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Prof. Mmaduabuchukwu Chioma Mkpado

Professor

Department of Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agriculture

Area of Specialization: Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Finance and Agribusiness

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Biography

Mkpado, Mmaduabuchukwu C. possessed B. Agric., M.Sc. and Ph.D., Degrees in Agricultural Economics with bias in Agribusiness Management. He is a Professor and Researcher with Federal University Oye-Ekiti Nigeria. He has been part of research teams that worn and successfully completed research with African Economic Research Consortium, African Technology Policy Studies, CODESRIAL, UNU-INRA among others. He won the merit award of Support Africa International in 2007. He also is a graduate of Multi-Method Research Course organised by PASGR, and the Course on Climate Change Science and Modelling of Biophysical and Economic Impacts Organized by World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University (UNU-WIDER). African Economic Research Consortium and National Research Fund. He is one the climate change innovators recognised by Economic Commission for Africa and a committee member of African Earth Future Network. He is eager to learn and contribute to development.

Research Interests

Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Mnagement, Finance, development, gender and climate chnage

Qualifications

DegreeInstitutionYear
PhDUniversity of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria2010
MScUniversity of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria2006
B. Agric.University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria2001

Awards

Merit Award Winner for Sustainable AgricultureDiversity and Gender Stereotypes with respect to African Feminine New Land Tenure in Southwest Nigeria Β· 2007

Support Africa International –Germany

Climate Change Award Β· 2010

African Technology Policy Studies

Grants

Managing Issues Amidst Cultural Diversity and Gender Stereotypes with respect to African Feminine New Land Tenure in Southwest Nigeria Β· 2021 NAIRA 15,000,000.00

TETFUND NRF

Historical Roots of Contemporary Land Trade: Evidence From West Africa Β· 2017 USD 5,000.00

CODESRIA

Hectrage and Output Responses of Major Crops to Market Liberalisation and Price Risk in Nigeria Β· 2010 USD 10,000.00

African Economic Research Consortium

Total Grant: USD 15,000.00
Total Grant: NAIRA 15,000,000.00

Membership of Professional Bodies

 National Association of Agricultural Economists Β· 2010/2026

Menber

 African Economic Research Consortium, Nairobi Β· 2008 /2026

Member

  African Technology Policy Network Kenya Β· 2008/2026

Member

Selected Publications

Food Price Changes and Consumption Adaptation Models In Enugu State, Nigeria Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic Shocks

Authors: 40 Ifejirika, C. and Mkpado, M.

Africa Development β€’ 2024

Open publication

Reexamining Gender Inequality in Accessing Resources and Education Stance in Reducing Masculine Gender Hegemony in Nigeria

Authors: O.O. Alabi, Mkpado M et al

Heliyon β€’ 2024

Open publication

Effects of trade liberalization on prices of selected carbohydrate staples in Nigeria. Research Paper No. 256, African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) Nairobi, Kenya

Authors: Achike A. I., M. Mkpado and C. J. Arene (2014).

AERC Research Paper No. 256, β€’ 2015

Open publication

Global Financial Crisis, Return Migration and Adjustments among Agrarian Households’ in Rural Nigeria.

Authors: Mkpado M

Economic Affairs β€’ 2012

Open publication

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