C. E. Ihejirika

Impact of Climate Change on the Influx of Hydrocarbon and Heavy Metals into a Fresh Water System

C. E. Ihejirika, R. F. Njoku-Tony, J. I. Nwachukwu, U. O. Enwereuzoh, D. C. Ashiegbu, C. C. Uche & A. A. Ojiaku · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Meteorological events are posing serious environmental challenge especially in freshwater pollution control. Imo River serves as a source of water for domestic uses, agricultural irrigation, fishery and recreational activities and exposed to pollution. Surface water samples were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2014/10403

Physico-chemical and Microbiological Qualities of Abattoir Wastewater in Egbu, Imo State, Nigeria

E. C. Chinakwe, N. U. Nwogwugwu, C. E. Ihejirika, J. C. Ngumah, E. E. Mike-Anosike, G. C. Ajugwo & J. C. Iwuji · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2022

Abbattoir waste water is of a complex composition. When discharged without being treated, poses a threat to human health and the environment. This is the practice common in Nigeria, and is worrisome. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the physico-chemical and microbio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2022/v32i430383

Microbial Assessment and Health Risks of Consumption of Uncooked Smoked Horse Mackerel Fish (Trachurus trachurus) Sold in Open Markets in Owerri Metropolis, South Eastern Nigeria

N. U. Nwogwugwu, E. C. Chinakwe, C. E. Ihejirika, E. C. Ezenweani, C. C. Ngumah & E. E. Mike- Anosike · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2021

Aim: To assess the microbiological quality of uncooked smoked horse mackerel fish (Trachurus trachurus) sold in Owerri and ascertain the presence and prevalence of microorganisms of public health importance. Study Design: Random sampling was done. Place and Duration of Study: Dep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2021/v10i330230

Changes in Microbial Population Numbers during Composting of Some Organic Wastes in Greenhouse

E. C. Chinakwe, U. N. Nwogwugwu, V. I. Ibekwe, I. N. Nwachukwu, C. E. Ihejirika, C. J. Ofoegbu, P. O. Chinakwe & O. K. Mejeha · Journal of Advances in Microbiology · 2019

Aim: This study identified and enumerated microorganisms associated with the composting of some organic wastes using the plate count method Study Design: The wastes were allowed to decompose for 70 days in greenhouse using the modified windrow method of composting. Standard metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jamb/2019/v17i130132