Name: Omoja, Valentine, Uneojo.
Position: Lecturer I
Department: Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology.
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
University of Nigeria Nsukka Campus
Phone: 08134576173, 08057067910
Email address: lawrence_aka@yahoo.com
Brief Biography
Dr Lawrence Okonkwo Gerald Aka was born on the 29th of September, 1972. As an academic staff of University of Nigeria, Dr Lawrence Okonkwo Gerald Aka rose through the ranks from Assistant Lecturer in 1998 to Lecturer II in 2000, Lecturer I in 2004, Senior Lecturer in 2008 and Associate Professor in 2011. He has served many Universities in various capacities. As an erudite academician, he has been involved in active teaching and research and thus has published over fifty (50) scientific articles in reputable local and international journals. Also he has authored a book titled ‘Foundation of Veterinary Physiology” which is the first of its kind in Nigeria as far the teaching of Veterinary Physiology is concerned. This book is currently being used in all Veterinary Faculties in Nigeria. He is married to Mrs Celestina Nkiruka Aka and is blessed with six children: Daniel, Solomon, Emmanuel, Lawrence (Jnr), Bernard and David
CURRICULUM VITAE: DR LAWRENCE O. AKA
PERSONAL DATA
- Surname Aka
- Other names Lawrence Okonkwo
- Date of Birth 29th, September, 1972.
- Age 40years
- Sex Male
- Marital Status Married
- Number of Children: Six
- Home Town Okpatu
- L.G.A Udi
- State of Origin Enugu
- Nationality Nigerian
- Telephone 08134576173
- Contact Address Department of Veterinary Physiology/Pharmacolog
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
E-mail: lawrence_aka@yahoo.com
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:
- Community Primary School Ogurugu 1976-1983
- Government Technical College, Nsukka 1983-1989
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1989-1996
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1999-2004
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka 2005-2009
QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES.
- F.S.LC. 1983
- W.A.S.C 1988
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 1996
- Master of Science (MSc) 2004
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 2009.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- NYSC) (NDA, KADUNA) Lecturer 1996-1997
- Resident Veterinary Officer, Belli Farms, Kaduna 1997-1998
UNIVERSITY TEACHING CAREER
- Assistant Lecturer 1998-1999
- Lecturer II October 2000
- Lecturer I October2004
- Senior Lecturer October 2008
- Associate Professor Designate October 2011
ACADEMIC PRIZES DATE
- Best Student, G.T.C Nsukka 1988
- Best Student in Veterinary Physiology 1992
- Best Student Elect for World Poultry Science New Delhi India 1995
- Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UNN 1996.
- Best Master’s Graduate, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UNN 2004
- Best PhD Graduate, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UNN/Recipient of Vice-Chancellor’s Faculty Postgraduate Prize (2009/2010 session) 2009
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
- Member Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association
- Member Nigerian Society for Animal Production
- Member World Poultry Science Association
- Royal Physiological Society, London
SERVICES TO OTHER UNIVERSITIES OUTSIDE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
- Sabbatical Staff, Department of Veterinary Physiology/Pharmacology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Dec. 2009-Nov. 2010
- Visiting Senior Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Physiology, and Biochemistry Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto December, 2010- date
- Current External Examiner, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Agriculture, Markurdi January,
- External Examiner (Post Graduate) Department of Veterinary Physiology, and Pharmacology, University of Maduiguri January, January-December, 2012
- Current Visiting Senior Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology University of Maduiguri
- Consultant, Beli Farms, Gwani Murktar, Malali Kaduna
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
- 29th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. March, 2005. Number of papers presented--------One
- 42nd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, University of Maiduguri, 14th -18th November, 2005. Number of papers presented----------One
- 43rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association,
Gidan Matasa, Minna, Niger State, November, 2006.
Number of papers presented-- -----One
- 44th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association,
Effuru Delta State, October, 2007
Number of papers presented-- -----One
- 2nd International Neuroscience Conference, Institute of Neuroscience and Biomedical Research (INBR), Owerri, Nigeria. 20th -25th July, 2008.
Number of papers presented-- -----Two
- 45th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Owerri, Imo State, October, 2008.
Number of papers presented-- -----Two
- 33rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, Onabisi Onabanjo University, Ayetoro, Ogun State. March, 2008.
Number of papers presented-- -----Two
- 34th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production, University of Uyo, Akwa- Ibom State. March, 15th -18th, 2008.
Number of papers presented-- -----Five
- 46th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Awka Anambra State, October, 2009
Number of papers presented-- -----One
- 47th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Makurdi, Benue State, October, 2010.
Number of papers presented-- -----Two
- 49th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, November,5-9th, 2012.
Title of papers presented: (a) The effect of heat stress on some physiological and biochemical parameters,
sperm reserve, adrenal and thyroid function.
HOBBIES
- Hunting and Playing in -door games.
