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Ominikari, Abraham Godwin

ominikari@gmail.com

Areas of Research Interest & Specialty

S/N Research Area
1 Specialized in Agricultural Extension, Rural Sociology and Development

School Attended with Qualifications

  • Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development as area of Specialization - 2021
  • Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria - Master of Science (M Sc.) in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development as area of Specialization - 2017
  • Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - Bachelor of Agriculture (Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology) - 2009
  • Community Secondary School, Okunbiri - Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (NECO) - 2000
  • Reverend Proctor Memorial School II, Kaiama, Yenagoa Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria - First School Leaving Certificate - 1994

Membership of Professional Bodies- Year

  • Member, Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria - 2018
  • Member, Community and Communication Development Research - 2022
  • Member, Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria - 2023
  • Member, Agricultural Society of Nigeria - 2023
  • Lecturer I, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - 2022-date
  • Lecturer II, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - 2019-2022
  • Assistant Lecturer, Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - 2012-2019
  • External Examiner, Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - 2022
  • Member, Organogram/Management Structure Development Committee for Niger Delta University Teaching/Research and commercial Farm, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - 2022-date
  • Member, Faculty Academic Board, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - 2019-date
  • Member, Departmental Academic Board, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - 2019-date
  • Member, Departmental Postgraduate Board, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - 2022-date
  • Departmental Undergraduate Project/Seminar Coordinator, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - 2019-2023
  • Departmental Assistant Examination Officer, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - 2021
  • Member, Departmental Quality Assurance Committee, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - 2021
  • Member, Departmental final year project committee, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - 2021-date
  • Board Member, Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - 2012-2019
  • Board Member, School of Agriculture, Federal Polytechnic Ekowe Bayelsa State , Nigeria - 2012-2019
  • Departmental Postgraduate Seminar Coordinator, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island Bayelsa State - 2023-date
  • Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development, Niger Delta University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria - Till date

Workshops and Conferences Attended

  • Computer Data Processing from ICDL Programme Sponsored by TetFund - 2021
  • 25th Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON), THEME: enhancing the role of public/private agricultural extension in soil conservation and agricultural productivity, 28th-29th of July. - 2020
  • 1ST International Conference (CNREM) 2020, THEME: Promoting Sustainable Natural and Environmental Resources Management for National Economic Recovery and Growth, 9th-10th, March, 2020, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State. - 2020
  • 1st International Conference, Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State in collaboration with the Konkan Geographers’ Association of India. THEME: Global Challenges and Economic Development in the 21st Century, 4th September, 2020. - 2020
  • International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Development organized by Society for Community and Communication Development Research, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, August 16-18, 2016 - 2016
  • Enterprise Development Master Class Organized Workshop by the Bayelsa State Government, August, 24th – 28th, 2020. - 2020
  • Workshop organized by Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State, THEME: Evaluation, Methodology, Ethics and Strategies towards the Sustenance of Polytechnic Education, 23-24, January, 2014 - 2014
  • Workshop organized by Association of Organic Agriculture Practitioners of Nigeria.. Theme: - 2023

Articles

  • Ominikari, Abraham G. and Nimiye C. Morgan (2023). Assessment of Rural Farmers’ Perceived Effect of Soil Erosion on Farming Activities in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Fudma Journal of Sciences (FJS), 7(2) 114-116 https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2023-0702-171
  • Ominikari, Abraham G. (2023). Assessment of Training Needs of Small-Scale Oil Palm Processors in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria". Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology (NJAAT) , 3(1) 172-`179 www.njaat.atbu.edu.ng, ISSN (Print): 2811-1885; ISSN (Online): 2811-1893
  • Ominikari, Abraham Godwin (2022). Evaluation of Rural Development Projects by Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Administration for Improving Livelihood Activities of Rural Dwellers (2019-2022)". Journal of Agripreneurship and Sustainable Development (JASD), 5(1) ISSN (Print): 2651-6144; ISSN (Online): 2651-6365
  • Ominikari, A. G. and Sikpi, Ebiwari E. (2022). Environmental Factors Affecting Farmers’ Indigenous Knowledge Creation in South-South Nigeria". International Journal of Agricultural Economics, Management and Development (IJAEMD), 10(0) 11-22 International Journal Of Agricultural Economics, Management And Development (IJAEMD) 10(1); 2022
  • Ominikari, A. G. and Agbarevo, M. N. (2021). Assessment of Benefits of Niger Delta Development Commission Cassava Project on Participants’' Livelihood Activities in Bayelsa State, Nigeria". Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), 0(0) Pages 131-142. www.jaees.org
  • Ominikari, A. G. and Itekume, E. (2021). Assessment of Community Development Projects by Shell Petroleum Development Company in Empowering Cluster Communities in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria". Journal of Agripreneurship and Sustainable Development (JASD), 4(3) ISSN (Print): 2651-6144; ISSN (Online): 2651-6365
  • Ominikari, A. A., Ekpebu, I. D. and Ominikari, A. G. (2020). A Study on Risk Management Strategies used by Risk-Averse Entrepreneurs in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria". Journal of Current Science & Humanities, www.e-currentscience.com/CPR , 8(2) 124-131 www.e-currentscience.com/CPR 8(2),
  • Okringbo, J. I., Ibeneme, G. C., Ominikari, A. G., and Ukohol, F. Y. (2020). Factors Influencing the Demand for Fish Protein among Rural Households in Bayelsa State, Nigeria". Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science, (JAEES), 6(1) 74-81 JAEES Vol. 6 No. 1 2020, Pages 74 - 81
  • Ukpong, I. G., Ominikari, A. G., Kainga, P. E., Iruo, F. A. (2020). Ecological Consequences of Plant Encroachment on Waterways in Nigeria: the Case of the River Nun in Bayelsa State". Promoting Sustainable Natural and Environmental Resources Management for National Economic Recovery and Growth, 9th-0th, March, 2020, CNREM, MOUAU, Abia State, Nigeria , 1(1) 368 – 371 College of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (CNREM), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
  • Udem, E. S., Ukpong, I. G., Udom, A., Ominikari, A. G. (2020). “Environmental and Livelihood Implications of Marine Ecosystem Disturbances on Mangrove Swamp Succession in the Eastern Obolo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria” Promoting Sustainable Natural and Environmental Resources Management for National Economic Recovery and Growth, 9th-0th, March, 2020". CNREM, MOUAU, Abia State, Nigeria. , 1(1) 280 – 283 College of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (CNREM), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
  • Ukpong, I. G., Ominikari, A. G., Inyeinyang, M. M. (2020). The Changing Environment of the Niger Delta: What do People worry about? ". Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, School of Agricultural Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Ekowe, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. School of Agriculture, Policy and Development, University of Reading, United Kingdom, 1(1)
  • Inibehe G. U., Inyeinyang, M. M., Ominikari, A. G. (2019). Socioeconomic Disparity and Poverty Profiles in Oil Producing Rural Areas in Nigeria, Journal of Asian Rural Studies". Published by University and Asian Rural Sociology Association, 3(2) 145-15 Journal of Asian Rural Studies, 2019, 3(2): 145-157 ISSN: 2548-3269 Published by Hasanuddin University and Asian Rural Sociology Association
  • Ukohol, F. Y., Asema, R. M., Bassey, J. I., & Ominikari, A. G. (2019). Assessment of the Level of Adoption of Organic Farming Technologies by Rice Farmers in Benue State, Nigeria ". International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production, 4(1) 2536-7331 http://www.casirmediapublishing.com
  • Ominikari, A. G., Onumadu, F. N., Nnamerenwa, G. (2017). Assessment of Factors that Influence Participants Level of Participation in Fadama III Agricultural Project in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB), 2(4) 2167-2183 http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/2.4.78
  • Ominikari, A. G., Kuforiji, O. A. Eshiet, A. A. (2017). Assessment of the Benefits of National Fadama III Agricultural Project among Participants through Her Activities (Indicators) in Bayelsa State. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology (IJEAB), 2(4) 2149-2155 http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/2.4.75
  • Okringbo, J. I., Ominikari, A. G. (2017). Effect of Climate Change on Arable Crop Production in Bayelsa State, Nigeria". Journal of Community and Communication, 2(1) 23-27 www.jccr.org.ng
  • Ominikari, A. G., Onumadu, F. N., & Eshiet, A. A. (2017). Assessment of Various Activities (Indicators) made Available to Farmers for Participation through Fadama III Agricultural Project Delivery Agency in Bayelsa State, Nigeria". International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 6(9) 11-15 www.ijstr.org
  • Ominikari, A. G., Okringbo, I. J. and Eshiet, A. A. (2017). Perceived Effectiveness of National Fadama III Agricultural Project in Conduct of her Project Activities in Empowering the Participants in Bayelsa State". , Journal of Community and Communication, 2(1) 93-99 www.jccr.org.ng
  • Ominikari, Abraham Godwin & Akalugwu, Queeneth Onyinyechi (2017). A Study of Farmer's Perception of the Causes, Levels and Consequences of Soil Erosion in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State" Federal Polytechnic Ekowe, Bayelsa State; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State (Book of Abstract)". Enhancing Agricultural Extension Capabilities for Improved Agricultural Value Chain in Nigeria, 24th Conference of AESON, 7TH – 10 , 1(1) Visit our website www.rmrdc.gov.ng
  • Ani, N., Ominikari, Abraham G., Ajunwa, S. I., and Okringbo, J. I. (2017). Folk Media: A Viable Option for Rural Development, Rural Research and Advocacy Society, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria"". Rural Development in Nigeria, Content, Contexts, and Discontent in Charles O., and Edward, U. (Eds.), 1(1) 130-141 http://www.angolabelazebelo.com/wp-content/uploads
  • Okringbo, J. I., Ominikari, A. G. & Gbede, O. I. (2016). Adaptation Strategies to Climate Variability being Practiced by Farmers’ in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, (CARD) . International Journal of Agricultural Research and Food Production (IJARFP), 1(3) http://ipccwg2.gov/AR5/images/uploads/WGIIAR5-Volume- FAQs_FGD.pdf
  • Ominikari, Abraham G. (2015). Sweet Potato Preservation Techniques". Agroserve in Nwachukwu, I. Agbo, A. I., Okringbo, J. I., Ani, N., Ogbuji, N. and Ajunwa, I. S. (Eds.), 3(1) 14 AGROSERVE Agricultural Magazine November 2015
  • Ekpebu, I. D., Ukpong, I. G., & Ominikari, A. G. (2010). The Nigerian Agricultural Cooperative and Rural Development Bank and Agricultural Development in Bayelsa State, Nigeria". Nigerian Southeast Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension [Published by the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Calabar, Nigeria], 9(1) 28-35 Nigerian Southeast Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension [Published by the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Calabar, Nigeria]