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Ohwo, Odafivwotu

ohwodafivwotu@ndu.edu.ng

Areas of Research Interest & Specialty

S/N Research Area
1 Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
2 Climate Change
3 Cartography

School Attended with Qualifications

  • Adeneokpe Model Primary School, Orerokpe - Nil - 1976
  • Agbon Primary School, Isiokolo - Primary School Leaving Certificate - 1977
  • Oghareki Grammar School, Oghareki - Nil - 1979
  • Ovu Grammar School, Ovu-Inland - West Africa School Certificate - 1982
  • Bendel State University, Ekpoma - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc/Ed) Geography - 1990
  • University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba - Master of Science (M.Sc) Geography and Planning - 1994
  • Delta State University, Abraka - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Geography and Regional Planning - 2010

Membership of Professional Bodies- Year

  • Association of Nigerian Geographers - 2014
  • Nigerian Cartographic Association - 2014
  • Nigerian Environmental Society - 2017

Work Experience (Academic)
  • Lecturer ll, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2012-2014
  • Lecturer I, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa - 2014-2017
  • Senior Lecturer, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2017-2020
  • Associate Professor, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2020-Date

Work Experience (Administrative)
  • Associate Dean, Postgraduate School, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2021-Date
  • Ag. Head, Department of Geography and Environmental Mgt, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2019-2021
  • Sub Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2018-2019
  • Member, University Quality Assurance Committee, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2017-2021
  • Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2016-2019
  • Examination Officer, Full-Time Programme, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2014-2019
  • Fieldwork Coordinator, Undergraduate, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2014-2019
  • Departmental Coordinator, Community Service, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2013-2021
  • Examination Officer, Part-Time Programme, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2012-2014
  • Secretary, Departmental Academic Board, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2012-2016
  • Associate Editor, Wilberforce Journal of Social Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State - 2019-Date

Workshops and Conferences Attended

  • Launching of the Doctoral Academy of Nigeria and Participated in the 30-hour Training Workshop on Ph.D Research Supervision, Committee of Vice-Chancellors (CVC) Conference Hall, Abuja - 2021
  • Nigerian Cartographic Association (NCA) 42nd International Conference, Workshop and Annual General Meeting (AGM), EKO 2021, University of Lagos, Akoka Yaba, Lagos - 2021
  • Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG) 61ST Annual National Conference, ANG-OAU 2021, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife - 2021

Articles

  		•  Ohwo, O and Odubo, T. V (2021). Comparative Analysis of WASH Services between the Rich and Poor in Sub-Saharan Africa . International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 6(3) 147-155
  		• Ohwo, O and Omidiji, A. O (2021). Pattern of Waterborne Diseases in Yenagoa, Nigeria . Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 25(6) 985-993
  		• Ohwo, O and Evwenurie, E. F (2021). Urban Households’ Resilience to Climate Change in Nigeria: Evidence from Yenagoa Metropolis . International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 6(2) 56-64
  		• Ohwo, O (2019). Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Private Healthcare Facilities in Yenagoa Metropolis, Nigeria ". Academia Journal of Environmental Science, 7(11) 162-171
  		• Ohwo, O (2019). Status of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Facilities in Public Secondary Schools in Yenagoa, Nigeria. World Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 5(3) 176-183
  		• Ohwo, O (2019). Proposed Privatization of Water Service Delivery in Lagos: Reviewing the Evidence of Water Utilities Privatization . Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 9(9) 58-67
  		• Ohwo, O (2019). Open Defecation Practice and its Implications in Sub-Saharan Africa . World Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 5(2) 92-100
  		• Ohwo, O ( (2019). Dimensions of Inequality in Urban and Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Sub-Saharan Africa . European Scientific Journal, 15(8) 144-162
  		• Ohwo, O (2019). Analysis of Households Vulnerability to Waterborne Diseases in Yenagoa, Nigeria . Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 9(1) 71-79
  		• Ohwo, O and Agusomu, T.D (2018). Assessment of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Services in Sub-Saharan Africa. European Scientific Journal, 14(35) 308-326
  		• Ohwo, O (2018). Impact of Storage on the Quality of Sachet Water Produced in Amassoma, Nigeria . Civil and Environmental Research, 10(5) 108-115
  		• Ohwo, O and Agusomu, T.D (2018). Residential Customers Satisfaction with Public Water Provision in Ojota, Nigeria . European Scientific Journal, 14(23) 117-137
  		• Ohwo, O (2018). Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Journal of Environment and Earth Science, 8(6) 171-179
  		• Ohwo, O (2017). Households’ Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Port Harcourt Journal of Social Sciences, 7(1) 185-197
  		• Ohwo, O (2017). Informal Water Vending in Yenagoa, Nigeria, . Wilberforce Journal of Social Sciences, 2(1) 58-68
  		• Ohwo, O (2016). Residents’ Perception of Urban Aesthetics of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigerian . Nigerian Geographical Journal, New Series, 11(1) 93-104
  		• Ohwo, O (2016). Challenges of Public Water Provision in Nigerian Cities: A Review . Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 6(1) 1-12
  		• Ejemeyovwi, D. O. and Ohwo, O (2015). Using Landsat Image Data Format for Hydrologic Mapping of Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, Nigeria, . Journal of Social and Management Sciences, 10(3) 76-84
  		• Ohwo, O and Abotutu A (2015). Environmental Impact of Urbanization in Nigeria . British Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 9(3) 212-221
  		• Ohwo, O (2014). Housing Quality in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Nigerian Geographical Journal, New Series , 10(1) 53-67
  		• Ohwo, O (2014). The Impact of Pipe Distribution Network on the Quality of Tap Water in Ojota, Lagos State, Nigeria . American Journal of Water Resources , 2(5) 110-117