Dr. Uju Chinwe OSAKWE

Reader / Associate Professor

Faculty of Agriculture · Department of Soil Science and Land Management

Specialization Soil Physics and Conservation

Office: Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management. Ikole Campus

Phone: +2348033130292

Email: uju.osakwe@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Osakwe Uju Chinwe is a Soil Scientist with a Ph.D. in Soil Physics and Conservation from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where she also obtained her B.Agric. and M.Sc. degrees in Soil Science.

She is currently a Reader in the Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), with over twelve (12) years of teaching, research, and administrative experience. She currently serves as the Head of the Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management.

Dr. Osakwe has taught numerous undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Soil Science and has actively supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. Her research interests include soil structural stability, soil carbon dynamics, land-use systems, and the management of tropical soils for sustainable crop production. She has published over twenty four (24) scholarly articles in reputable national and international journals.

She has held several academic and administrative positions, including Departmental Examination Officer, Faculty of Agriculture Representative on the Faculty Board of Science, Departmental Coordinator of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Seminars, and Departmental Representative to the Faculty of Agriculture Postgraduate Studies Committee. She has also made significant contributions to the development and review of undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. In addition, she served as Deputy Director of Quality Assurance at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE).

Dr. Osakwe is a member of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN). She is widely recognized for her democratic, inclusive, and collaborative leadership style, as well as her commitment to academic excellence, research, and institutional development.

Research Interests

Soil Science (Aggregate Stability, Soil Erosion, Soil Organic Carbon sequestration and ecosystem health)

Qualifications

• PhD, University of Nigeria Nsukka (2021)
• MSc, University of Nigeria Nsukka (2010)
• B.Agric., University of Nigeria Nsukka (1984)

Selected Publications

1. 2. Soil Organic Carbon and Hydraulic Properties in Response to Poultry Manure and Inorganic Fertilizers in Two Tropical Agro-ecologies.
   Authors: Uju Chinwe Osakwe, Sunday Ewele Obalum, Mohammed Moro Buri, Temitope Seun Babalola, Charles Arizechukwu Igwe, Jose Miguel Reichert
   SAINS TANAR- Journal of Soil Science and Agroclimatology, 22 (2 ) (2025.)
2. 3. Impact of Agriculture and Road Construction on Soil Aggregates in Two Locations of Coastal Plain Sand, Southeastern Nigeria
   Authors: Osakwe U. C, Ogunwole J.O. Omoju O., Oluleye A. K., Odetola K. A.
   Agricultural Science Digest, DF- 680 (1-9). (2025)
3. 1.IAggregate Stability in Relation to Hydrolysable Organic Carbon in Humid Tropical Ultisol under Manure-Fertilizer Amendments.
   Authors: Uju Chinwe Osakwe, Kayode Samuel Ogunleye, Sunday E. Obalum, Temitope Seun Babalola, Charles Arizechukwu Igwe
   Indian Journal of Ecology, 52(4): 715-722 (2025)
4. 7. Physicochemical Properties as Affected by Concretionary Nodules of Oxic Rhodustalf of Southern Guinea Savanna Agroecological Zone of Nigeria.
   Authors: David Emmanuel, Adeyemo Adebayo Jonathan, Oluwagbemi, Israel Adegbile, Omalle, Joy Afor, Osakwe Uju Chinwe, Adebayo Mathew Ayorinde, Ewulo Babatude Sunday
   International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) (2024.)
5. 6. Impact of Road Construction and Agriculture on Soil Aggregate Stability and Aggregate-Soil Organic Carbon: Ultisols of Derived Savannah.
   Authors: Osakwe Uju Chinwe, Omoju Olanrewaju, Oluleye Anthony Kehinde, Odetola Kafayat Aina.
   Indian Journal of Ecology 51 (2), 446-452 (2024.)
6. 5. Land Use Effects on Soil Organic Carbon and Microaggregate Stability in Ikole, South western Nigeria
   Authors: Ogunleye K. S., Osakwe U. C., Fasina, A.S., Babalola, T. S., Adewumi E. O., Ademola, A. I., Oluleye A. K. and Omoju O. J.
   Journal of Organic Agriculture and Environment, 12 (2) (2024.)
7. 8. Effects Of Termite Mounds On Land-Use In The Humid-Forest And Derived-Savanna Of Nigeria
   Authors: Oluleye, A.K.,   Ogunwole, J.O.,   Adeyemo, A. J., Shittu, O.S., Osakwe, U.C. K S Ogunleye, K. S. and Omoju, O.
   FUOYE Journal of Agriculture and Human Ecology, 6 (2), 69-76 (2024)
8. 4. Physicochemical Properties as Affected by Concretionary Nodules of Oxic Rhodustalf of Southern Guinea Savanna Agroecological Zone of Nigeria
   Authors: David Emmanuel, Adeyemo Adebayo Jonathan, Oluwagbemi, Israel Adegbile, Omalle, Joy Afor, Osakwe Uju Chinwe, Adebayo Mathew Ayorinde2, Ewulo Babatude Sunday1
   International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) (2024)
9. 9. Nutrients, Antinutrients, Their Correlations and Minerals Ratios in the Fruits of Organically Produced (Corchorus Olitorius) Cultivars.
   Authors: Samuel O. Baiyeri, Olawale T. Adeniji, Elias A. Jandong, Chimaluka C.A. Samuel-Baiyeri, Uju C. Osakwe, Oluyinka B. Adewoyin1, Grace T.O. Otitoju
   Journal of the Austrian Society of Agricultural Economics (JASAE), 19 (5): 1729 -1740. (2023.)
10. 11. Overlooked Influence of Indian Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Cultivation on Soil Physicochemical Fertility of Humid Tropical Agroecosystems: Upland Soils
    Authors: Kolo M. E. Ukabiala U. C. Osakwe, J. B. Parah, K. Nyamapfene, S. E. Obalum , A. M. Hassan, P. C. Nnabude and C. A. Igwe
    Indian Journal of Ecology , 49 (4) (2022.)
11. 12. Effects of Fertilizers on the Growth Performance of Senecio biafrae Accessions.
    Authors: Baiyeri, S. O., Oluwole, T. I. and Osakwe, U.C.
    Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment, 9 (3): 11- 21 (2022)
12. 10.Overlooked Influence of Indian Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Cultivation on Soil Physicochemical Fertility of Humid Tropical Agroecosystems: Lowland Soils
    Authors: Kolo M. E. Ukabiala U. C. Osakwe, J. B. Parah, K. Nyamapfene, S. E. Obalum , A. M. Hassan, P. C. Nnabude and C. A. Igwe
    West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 30(1), 2022: 68 – 81 (2022)
13. 13. Soil Physical Properties and Soil Organic Carbon as Affected by Land Use in Selected Locations of Southwestern Nigeria.
    Authors: Osakwe, Uju, C.; Olulegan, Ayomide. B.; Ogunleye, Kayode, S.; Adeyemo, Adebayo, J.; Mmaduakor, Chika, O.; Omoju, Olanrewaju, J.; Babalola, Temitope, S. 2021.
    International, Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development24(1): 5686-5696. (2021.)
14. 15. Soil Physical Properties and Soil Organic Carbon as Affected by Land Use in Selected Locations of Southwestern Nigeria.
    Authors: Osakwe, Uju, C., Olulegan, Ayomide. B., Ogunleye, Kayode, S., Adeyemo, Adebayo, J., Mmaduakor, Chika, O., Omoju, Olanrewaju, J., Babalola, Temitope, S.
    International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development24(1): 5686-5696. (2021)
15. 14. Soil Characterization and Classification in an Upland of SouthernGuinea Savannah Zone of Nigeria.
    Authors: Babalola, T.S., Ogunleye, K.S., Omoju, O.J., Osakwe, U.C., Ilori, A.O., 2021.
    Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, A -627: 1 – 6 (2021)
16. 16. Evaluation of growth and yield of Okro (Albelmoscus Esculentus) and Hot Pepper (Capsicum Frutenscence) under intercropping in Karba.
    Authors: Babalola, T.S., Osakwe, U.C. and Etukudo, O.O.
    International Journal of Agriculture and Food Science, 10: 1558 - 1553. (2020)
17. 19. Effect of Land Use on Soil Aggregate Properties and Soil Erodibility (K-Factor) in Selected Soils of Enugu State, Southeastern Nigeria.
    Authors: Osakwe U. C. 2018.
    International, Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 21(1);3478-3400 (2018)
18. 17. Depth-Wise Evaluation of Land Use Effect on Soil Properties in Some Selected Locations of Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria.
    Authors: Osakwe, U. C., Omoju, O. J., Alawaye, S. K.
    Journal of the Science of Agriculture, Food Technology and Environment, 18 (1):19 – 27. (2018)
19. 21. Amelioration of a Degraded Ultisol with Hardwood Biochar: Effects on Soil Physico-Chemical Properties and Yield of Cucumber.
    Authors: Mba, C.N., Njoku, C.C., Okoloc.C, Atoe, E.E and Osakwe, U. C.
    African Journal of Agricultural Research. 12 (21) 1781-1792. (2017)
20. 20. Soil Organic Carbon and Water Retention Capacities of water Stable Aggregates as affected by Land Use in Enugu State, South Eastern Nigeria. .
    Authors: Osakwe U.C, Igwe, C. A. and Oluleye, A.K.
    International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development .20 (2): 3080 –3088 (2017)
21. 22. Effect of Applied Organic Materials on Intensively Cropped Ultisol In North Eastern Nigeria.
    Authors: Oluwadare, D. and Osakwe, U.C.
    Journal of Recent Advances in Agriculture, 2(3):199-207. (2014)
22. 23. Conversion of Forest to Arable Land and its Effect on Soil Properties in Enugu State South eastern Nigeria.
    Authors: Osakwe, U.C and Igwe, C. A.
    Nigerian Journal of Bio-technology, 26, 33-40. (2013)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Soil Science Society of Nigeria - Member (2012 - date)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Osakwe U. C., Adeuti, A.L. and Ilo, A.S. Impact of on-site snd off-site erosion on soil properties and agronom8c performance of Amaranthus - Faculty of Agriculture FUOYE (2026)
• Osakwe U. C., Mbagwu, C. S., Oluwole, B. H., Oluwatayo, E., Olujuyigbe, A.1, Ilo, S. and Azuka, C.V. The Impact of Long-Term Cultivation on Soil Organic Carbon Fractions on Selected Wetland Soils of Ikole Ekiti, South Western Nigeria. Proceedings of the - 47th Annual Conference of Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN). 18th - 23rd September 2023, 186 – 196, University of Nigeria Nsukka. (2023)
• Osakwe U.C., Aladeokun, M.T.,Quadri, S.A. Adeyoriju , W. and Ilo, S. A. Soil Organic Carbon Fractions in Response to Land Use And Depth in an Alfisol, South Western Nigeria. - 47th Annual Conference of Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN). 18th - 23rd September 2023,197 – 208. University of Nigeria Nsukka. (2023)
• Osakwe, U. C., Ogunwole, J., Oluleye, A. K., Omoju, O.J. and Odetola A.I. Soil Aggregate stability and soil carbon sequestration as affected by land use in two agroecological zones of south eastern Nigeria - 44th Annual Conference of Soil Science Society of Nigeria, Enugu State University of Technology, Enugu, Nigeria. March 16 – 20, 2020 (2020)
• Osakwe U.C. Effect of Land use on soil chemical properties and micro aggregate in South eastern Nigeria. - 38th Annual Conference of Soil Science Society of Nigeria: March 10 – 14, 2014. University of Uyo, Akwa-Ibom Nigeria. (2014)

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

• ADEJUWON Adebola Temidayo - Impact of Tillage Practices and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Inoculation on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Yield of Maize (Zea mays L.) in an Alfisol (2026)

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

• OJO Olusola Adegbotega - Comparative Effects of Tlllage Systems and Nano-Fertilizer on Soil Properties and Cabbage Yield in Two agroecological zones of Nigeria. (2026)

Undergraduate Project Supervision

• ALAWAYE, KUNLE, SALMON - The effect of land use on the physical properties and organic carbon of selected soils of Ekiti State (2016)
• OLULEGAN, AYOMIDE BOSEDE - The effect of land use on some selected physicochemical properties and microaggregate stability in two agroecological zones in Ekiti State, Southwestern Nigeria (2017)
• ODETOLA KAFAYAT AINA - The effect of land use on soil aggregate stability and carbon sequestration in some selected soils of South eastern Nigeria (2018)
• ADEWUMI EBENEZER OLUWASEUN - Depth-wise evaluation of soil soil organic carbon and microaggregate stability in selected under different land uses in Ikole-Ekiti Southwestern Nigeria (2019)
• QUADRI SAHEED - Depth-wise evaluation of microaggregate stability indices in selected plantations in Ekiti-State, Southwestern Nigeria (2020)
• ALADEOKIN, MUTUNRAYO TEMITOPE - Depth-wise evaluation of Soil Organic Carbon Fractions in Selected Plantations in Ikole-Ekiti, Nigeria. (2023)
• OLUWOLE,, BOLATITO - The effect of long-term cultivation on soil erodibility K in selected wetlands of Ikole-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria. (2023)
• OLUWATAYO, ESTHER - Assessment of long-term cultivation on soil aggregating and aggregate stability in selected wetlands in Ikole-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria. (2023)
• OLUJUYIGBE ADEMOLA SUNDAY - The impact of long-term cultivation on soil water moisture in selected wetlands of Ikole-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria. (2023)
• MBAGWU CHIBUZOR SAMUEL - The impact of long-term cultivation on soil organic carbon fractions in selected wetlands in Ikole-Ekiti, Southwestern Nigeria. (2023)
• OLOFINITILA BUKOLA OLUWASEYI - The Effect of Land use on Soil Aggregating Agent and Aggregate Stability under two soil types in Ekiti State Nigeriahysical Properties and Erodibility K in two locations of Ekiti Ste Southwestern Nigeria (2023)
• IDRIS ISEOLUWA - Assessment of biochar types and their effects on soil organic carbon fractions and water Retention in an Alfisol, Southwestern Nigeria (2024)
• FOLORUNSO DUYILEMI CALEB - The impact of organic manure on Chemical Properties and Agronomic Performance of Amaranthus in Eroded Soil. (2025)
• AKINDELE SOLIAT OMOTOYOSI - Assessment of Onsite and Offsite Soil Erosion on Soil Aggregate Stability and Growth of Amaranthus (2025)
• ADEUTI ADESOLA LOVETH - Effect of onsite and offsite soil erosion on soil erodibility and agronomic performance of Amaranthus (2025)
• JOSEPH JOHN - The effect of mulching and organic amendment on hydraulic properties and Agronomic Performance of Amaranthus. (2026)

Course Teaching

• SLM 301 - Principles of Soil Science II (2013/2014 -2025/2026 First)
• SLM 302 - Soil and Water Conservation (2013/2014 -2025 Second/2026)
• FPY 405 - Soil Fertility and Soil Management Techniques (2014/2015 -2025 First/2026)
• SLM 503 - Soil Physics (2015/2016 - 2025/2026)
• SLM 506 - Climate Change and Soil Quality (2015/2016 Second)

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