Chima, George Nwabuko
- Current Postal Address: Department of Geography and Planning, Abia
State University, Uturu.
- Permanent Home Address: Umuocholor Village, Ichiukwu Autonomous
Community, Isiala-Ngwa North, Abia State.
- Sex: Male
- Date of Birth: 9th September, 1962
- Place of Birth: Ichiukwu, Isiala-Ngwa North.
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Married
- School’s Attended: Year Qualification obtained
(i) Govt. College Umuahia 1974-79 WASC/GCE (O/L)
(ii) Fed. Sch. of Arts & Sci, Aba 1980-81 G.C.E (A/L)
(iii) University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1981-85 B.Sc. (Hons)
(iv) University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1986-89 M.Sc.
(v) University of Nigeria, Nsukka 1989-April 1995 PhD
- Awards of Excellence
(i) CODESRIA Award Winner for M.Sc. Thesis Writing (1988)
(ii) CODESRIA Award Winner for Ph.D. Thesis Writing (1991)
(iii) Educational Excellence Award (from Institute of Industrial Administration).
(iv) Vocational Service Awards (from Rotary Club of Okigwe) (2011).
Work Experience
Establishment/Institution Employer Year/Post Held
(i) Govt. Teacher’s College NYSC Geog.Teacher 1985-1986
Langtang, Plateau State
(ii) Dept. of Adult Education & UNN Part-Time Geography
Extra-mural Studies Tutor 1987-1994
(iii) Dept. of Geography and
Planning ABSU Full-Time Lecturer 1996-Date
(iv) Dept. of Geography & Metrology,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University; Awka Adjunct Lecturer 2012-Date
- Administrative Experience
Post Period
(i) Unit Head,
Department of Geography & Planning, ABSU 1998-1999
(ii) Head,
Department of Environmental
Resource Management (ERM), ABSU 2004-2006
(iii) Faculty of Environmental Studies Post Graduate
Representative 2008-2013
(iv) ASUU-ABSU Financial Secretary 2002-2006
(v) ASUU-ABSU Chairman 2008-2011
(vi) Rotary Club of Okigwe President (District 9140) 2009-2010
(Vii) Head, Department of Urban and Regional Planning ABSU 2013-2015
(viii) Dean, Faculty of Environmental Studies, ABSU 2016-
- University Service/Committees
Committees Post Held Date
(i) School of Environmental Member 1997-2003
Studies Examination Committee
(ii) Ike Nwachukwu Hostel Hall Warden 1998-2001
(iii) Oyiba Aja Nwachukwu Hostel Hall Warden 2001-2005
(iv) Faculty of Environmental Studies
Conference and Seminars Committee Chairman 2007-2013
(v) ABSU Post-UME Screening Test
Examination Committee. Member 2006-2013
- Community Services
- Vice Chairman, Oganihu Age grade, Ichi-ukwu 2004-Date
- Chancellor, The Satellite Forum, Okigwe 1999-2002
- President, Good Pals Circle, Okigwe 2005-2011
- Member, Great Minds Club Int’l 2007-Date
- Patron/ Federation of Ngwa Students 2006-Date
- Patron, Association for Good Friends (AGF) Okigwe 2008-Date
- Patron, Good Friends Club, Okigwe 2007-Date
- Member, Okigwe Urban Community Policing 2006-Date
- Member, Special Marsha! (FRSC) 2003-Date
- Area of Specialization
Hydrology and Water Resources (Water Supply, Planning, Management and Water Quality Analysis).
- Membership of Professional Bodies
(i) Member, Association of Nigerian Geographers 1991-Date
(ii) Nigerian Environmental Study Team (NEST) 1991-Date
- Academic Publications
Publications (see attached)
- Present Status Professor 2011-Date
Undergraduate Supervision: Over 300 project works (In Geography, Environmental Resources Mgt; and Urban and Regional Planning.
Post Graduate Supervision
Name of Candidates Degree Year
(i) Aiczie, M.C. M.Sc 2003
(ii) Obot M.M. M.Sc. 2005
(iii) Uwaga, C. M.Sc. 2005
(iv) Ejim, J.J M.Sc. 2005
(v) Digha, O.N. M.Sc. 2008
(vi) Nkemdirim, V. M.Sc. 2008
(vii) Enyinna, G.C. M.Sc. 2008
(viii) OkpeV.C. (in ERM) M.Sc. 2008
(ix) Okonkwo, C.A.
(Dept. of Environment MGT.) M.Sc. 2011
(x) Otomofa, J.O. M.Sc. 2015
(GeoMET, NAU, Awka)
(xi) Nwosu, A.C. M.Sc. 2015
(GeoMET, NAU, Awka) with
Dr. E.E. Ezenwaji
(xii) Nwagbara, M.O. Ph.D. 2008
(Co-Supervised with)
Prof. M.A. Ijioma
(xiii) Ogbonna J.U. Ph.D. 2009
(Co-Supervised with)
Prof. M.A. Ijioma.
(xiv) EzekweI.C. PhD 2009
(Co-Supervised with)
Prof. M.A. Ijioma
(xv) Nwafor, K.O. (Co-Supervised with Prof. E.I.C. Agwu, Ph.D 2011
(xvi) Madu, Tessy
(Co-Supervised with)
Prof. I. S. Onwuckwa PhD 2013
(xvii) Nkemdirim V U PhD 2015
(Co-Supervised with)
Prof. M.A. Ijioma
(xviii) Azunibine, C E Ph. D 2015
(Co-Supervised with)
Ass. Prof. OdimOdim
- Courses taught in Undergraduate
- Element of physical Geography
- Geomorphology and soil studies
- Geographic thoughts
- Geographic methodology
- Contemporary philosophyand methodology of Geography
- Water resources
- Hydrology systems analysis (for ERM Department)
- Water supply and drainage (for Architecture Department)
- History and Philosophy of Science (for GST)
- Public Health (for GST)
- Courses taught in Post Graduate
- Philosophy and methodology of Geography
- Drainage basin studies
- Applied Hydrology
- Water resources
- Water quality analysis
- Research methodology ( for URP and Estate Management Departments)
- Spatial organization of society (for Architecture Department)
- Environmental management (for Architecture Department 🙂
Recent Conferences / Workshops attended since 2008.
- Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG) held at University of Calabar, “Nigeria from 25th – 28 August, 2008.
- Rural Development Seminar with the Theme; “Rural Water Supply” held at Imo State University, Owerri Nigeria from 8th-9th April, 2009.
- Climate change and the Nigerian Environment organized by the Dept. of Geography, University of Nigeria Nsukka at Princess Alexandra Auditorium, UNN from 29th June – 2nd July, 2009.
- Advance Digital Appreciation Programmed for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPT). Organized by Digital Bridge Institute, Abuja and Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC). Held at the NCC center, Lagos from 281‘1 June – 2nd Jury, 2010.
23 Extra Curriculum Activities
Table Tennis, Novels and Movies
- Referees:
(i) Prof M.A. Ijioma
Department of Geography and Planning, Abia State University, Uturu.
(ii) Prof. Ify, Elekwa,
Department of biochemistry, Abia State University, Uturu.
(iii) Prof.I.S. Onwuchekwa
Department of Geography and Planning/ Abia State University, Uturu.
PUBLICATIONS
- Articles in Learned Journals:
- Chima, G.N. (1999): Water Supply as an Instrument for Enhancing
Leadership in Nigeria. International Journal of Leadership. 1:31-36
.
- Chima, G.N. (2000a): Analysis of water supply shortages and their causes in
Parts of Imo State. Nigeria. Abia State University Environmental Review (ASUER): A Journal on the environment. 1V(I): 68-78
- Chima, G.N. (2000b): Water supply deficiency and its implication for rural
Development in Isiala Ngwa North and South L.G.A, Abia State, Nigeria. Abia State University Environmental Review (ASUER). A journal on the Environment, IV (II): 37-44.
- Chima, G.N. (2001): Recent development in rural water supply Techniques
in developing countries: A spatial perspective. Real Estate Journal 1(1): 6-24.
- Chima, G.N; Nwaugo, V.O and Okpe, V.C. (2007): Water Resources
Development in Nigeria: Some Environmental Considerations: A Review. Int. J. Biotechnol and Allied Sci. 2(3): 109-115.
- Chima, G.N. and Digha, O.N. (2007): The impact of flooding on river bank
Erosion in the central Niger Delta Region: The case of Bayelsa State Nigeria. Int. J. Biotechnol and Allied Sci. 2(1); 120-125.
- Nwaugo, V.O; Onyeagba, R.A; Chima G.N, and Umeham, S.N. (2007;Effects of
discharge of petroleum produced water on physicochernicai and bacterial Flora of Nkissa River in Egbema, Rivers Sme. Biotechnoi and Allied Sci. 2(1): 126-130.
- Nwaugo, V.O; Onyeagba, R A; Chima G.N. and Agwaranze, D.I. (2007): Effects of Drilling wastes on the Farmland microbial spectrum in Egbema, South-south Nigeria Community. Pakistan Research Journal of Microbiology. 2(8) 632-638.
- Chima, G.N. and Okpe, V.C. (2007): The provision and maintenance of Sustainable water supplies in Nigeria: A strategic announcement. Int. J, BiotechnoL and Allied Sci. 2(2): 162-168.
- Chima, G.N; Nwaugo, V.O. and Okpe, V.C. (2007): Social and Economic
Benefits of potable water supplies in rural areas of Nigeria: An examination. Int. J. BiotechnoL and Allied ScL2(2): 146-153
- Iroegbu, A. N; Alozie, M.C. and Chima, G.N. (2007): A critical study on
Energetic Leakage control in water supply Network: A Neglected aspect of Envrionmental Engineering. The Nigerian Academic Forum. 13(2): 40-49.
- Chima, G.N; Alozie, M.C., Digha, O.N; and Enyinna, G.C. (2007): Swamp
Reclamation for human habitation: Its implication on the sustainability of wetlands (Acase study of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State); Int. J. BiotechnoL and Allied Sci. 2(3): 230-237.
- Chima, G.N and Nwagbara, M.O. (2007): Climate change and surface water
Resources in Northern Nigeria. Int. J. BiotechnoL and Allied Sci. 2(3): 250-257.
- Chima, G.N; Nwaugo, V.O. and Okpe,V.C. (2007); Water, waste and health
In southeastern Nigeria: A reappraisal. Abia State University Environmental Review; J. on the Environment. 6(1): 18-31.
- Chima, G.N. and Okpe, V.C(2007): Water supply problems in Nigeria:
Implication on Women and Children.Abia State University Environmental Review: J, on the Environment. 6(1): 62-74.
- Chima, G.N; Nwaugo, V.O. and Okpe, V.C. (2008): Water supply and
Environmental health in Southeastern Nigeria: An Evaluation. Int. J. Environmental ScL4(4): 8-13,
- Chima, G.N; Urnunakwe, H.C; and Ezekwe, i.C. (2008): Issues in Urban
Renewal in Ngwa Road section of Aba, South-East Nigeria. Journal of Geographic thought (JOGET), 9(1&2): 83-94
- Chima, G.N; Nwaugo, V.O. and Okpe, V.C. and Nwankwo, U.I.
Assessment of water quality and environmental health in Nsukka area of South-Eastern Nigeria. J. AppLEnviro.i. Scl. 4(2): 92-99.
- Chima, G.N. Ogbonna, C.E, Ekpeyong, U.S; end Nwagbara, M.O. (2008):
Methods of Tracking Deterioration in Environment: An analysis. J. of the Environment. 2(1): 106 119.
- Chima, G.N. and Okpe, V.C. (2008a): Water quality in Nsukka area of
South-Eastern Nigeria. J. of the Environment. 2(1): 38-48.
- Chima, G.N. and Okpe, V.C. (2008b): The problems of water resources
Management in South-eastern Nigeria: A review. Aarches-J; 7(2): 63-73,
- Chima, G.N; Nkemdirim, V.U; and Enyinnaya, G.C. (200): Physic-chemical
and bacterioiogicai analysis of water samples from Selected points in Umuahia Urban: Implications for health. Int. J. Biotechnol. and Allied Sci. 3(1): 339-345.
- Chima, G.N; Ogbonna, C.E; Enete, I.C: and Ekpeyong, U.S. (2008): Effects
Of climate and climate change on human health. Int. J. Biotechnol and Allied Sci. 3(1): 328-334.
- Chima, G.’N. And Digha, O.N. (2008): Assessment of the suitability of !he
Kolo creek surface water for Aqua culture: in Obia L.G.A. of Bayelsa
State, in the central Niger Delta of Nigeria. Ikogho. 5(1): 56-61.
- Nwaugo, V.O; Etok, C.A; Chima, G.N. and Ogbonnna, C.E. (2008): Impact of
Cassava Mill Effluent (CME) on soil Physic-chemical and Microbial Community Structure and Functions. Nig. J. microbiology. 22(1): 1681-1688.
- Nwaugo, V.O; Chima, G.N; Etok,.C.A; and Umeham, S.N. (2008); Effects of
Cassava Effluents on the Physic-chemic&.l parameters and Microbial flora of Nkissa river, Egbema, Rivers State. Int. J. BiotechnoL and Allied Sci, 3(1): 346-353.
- Onwuchekwa, I.S; Onochie,A.U; Chima, G.N. and Akinjogunla, OJ. (2008):
Bacteriological and Physico-chemical evaluation of the quality of Ihuku Stream in Isuikwuato L.G.A; Abia Stats, South-east Nigeria. Int. J. Biotechnol and Allied Sci. 3(1): 387-393
- Onwuchekwa, LS; Chima, G.N. and Ezekwe, I.C, (2008): An assessment of the
level of adoption of improved oil palm production technologies by small scale farmers in Abia State. Nigeria. Ikogho, 5(11); 8-12.
- Iroegbu, A.N; Chima, G.N. and Aiozie, M. (2008a): Correlation theory: the
QuantitativeMethod of Measuring Linear Correlation. Nig. J. of Res. and Prod; 13(2): 54-67.
- Iroegbu, A.N; Chima, G.N. and Aiozie, M. (2008b): A Pragmatic Approach on
Rationalization and Automatic selectors of Water Pump Impellers: A Crucial aspect of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. Muti Discipl. J. Res. Dev. 10(6): 54-61
- Chima, G.N; Nkemdirim, V.U., and Iroegbu. A.N. (2009): Water Demand and
Supply in UmuahiaUrban-Abia State: Critical Study. Knowledge Review. 18(1): 9-15.
- Chima, G.N; Ogbonna, C.E. and Ugbogu, O.C. (2009): Appraisal of the role of
Dams in river Ecosystems. Int. J. Environmental Sci. 5(2): 9-12.
- Chima, G.N: Nwagbara, M.O., and Ijioma, M.A. (2009): Rainfall response; to
Dam/irrigation projects in Northern Nigeria. Global Journal of Social Sciences. 8(1): 41-50.
- Chima, G.N; Umunakwe, H.C. and Ezekwe, LC, (2009): Structure and traffic
capacity of urban roads in Nigeria: The case of Aba Metropolis, South Eastern Nigeria. J.of ‘Applied Sciences. 12(2): 8419-8433.
- Chima, G.N, and Ugbong, LA. (2009a): Characterizing surface runoff and urban
Floods in the Calabar drainage area using Cartographic methods. J. Sci. Engr. Tech; 16(2): 8828-8840.
- Chima, G.N; Umunakwe. H.C; Ezekwe, I.C. and Nwodoh, C.I. (2009). Urban
flood Management and Impact of Urban floods on property rents in Aba, South Eastern Nigeria. J. Sci. Engr. Tech; 16(2): 8897-8909.
- Chima, G.N; Ogbonna, C.E. and Nwankwo, I.U. (2009): Effects of Urban
Wastes on the quality of Asata river in Enugu, South Eastern. Nigeria. Global J. Environ. Sci.8(1): 31 -39.
- Chima, G.N; Okpe, V.C. and Nkemdirim, V.C. (2009): The Role of Women as
participants and beneficiaries in water resources management in rural areas of Nigeria: A review. J. Sci. Engr. Tech; 16(3): 9013-9024.
- Nwaugo, V.O; Etok, C.A; Onwuchekwa, I.S, and Chima, G.N. (2009):
Assessment of the Physico-chemical and M’crobial Diversity of Orashi River Flood Plain in Egberna. Journal of Applied Sciences. 12(2): 8380-8391.
- Nwaugo, V.O; Chima, G.N; Elekwa, I. and Onwuchekwa, I.S. (2009):
Comparative Assessment of Domestic Water Supply Sources in Ishiagu, Heavy Metal Mining Community in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Journal Applied Sciences. 12(2): 8473-8480.
- Nwaugo. V.O; Chima, G.N; Elekwa, I. and Inyang, C.A. (2009): Evaluation
of Surface Water Quality in Heavy Metal Mining Area of Ishiagu, South Eastern Nigeria. J. Sci. Engr. Tech; 16(2): 8781-8794.
- Digha, O.N; Chima, G.N; and Obiene, E.A. (2009): The Causes and Problems
of Water Pollution in Kolo Creek in OgbiaL.G.A. of Bayelsa State, Central Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. Int J. Environ. Sci. 5(1): 100-108.
- Chima, G.N, and Ugbong, LA. (2009b): Anomalous Bifurcation Ratios and
Drainage Density Indexes as Indicators of Flood Conditions in Calabar Metropolis. African J.of Sciences, 10 (1): 2313-2326.
- Chima, G,N., Okpe., V.C., and Nwankwo, I.U. (2C09): Physico-chemical and
Bacteriological Analysis of Surface and Ground water Resources of Nsukka Area of Southeastern Nigeria. African J.of Sciences, 10 (i): 2459-2473.
45, Chima G.N., Ijioma M.A, Ezekwel.C, and NwaugoV.O. (2009): Assessing
Historical Changes in Heavy Metals in the Sediments of the Ivo River Basin, South Eastern, Nigeria; Using Regional Markers and Multivariate Statistics. World J. of Biotechnology, 10(1): 1537-1548.
- Chima, G.N, and Ugbong, LA. (2009c): Water, Peace and Conflict
Resolution: A Spatial Overview Using Case Studies. World Journal of Biotechnology, 10 (3): 1630-1639.
- Digha, O.N; Chima, G.N. and Nkemdirim, V.U. (2009): Waste Water Reuse,
Public Health and Environment; The need for Effective Monitoring in Nigeria. Journal of Environ. Studies and Policy Analysis, 2 (1): 77-89.
- Digha, O.N. and Chima, G.N. (2009): A Review of Global Desertification;
Causes, Implications and the way forward: Contemporary Challenges in Research and Sustainable Development in the Third World. J. Environ. Research and Policies, 4 (3): 42-49.
- Nwagbara, M. O; Ijioma, M.A; Chima, G.N. and Idoko M.A. (2009): Decadai
Variations in Stressed and non-stress Vegetation in Northern Nigeria. Journal of Applied Social Sciences, 8(1&2): 141 – 154
- Chima, G.N. Nwaugo, V.O. and Ezekwe, l.C. (2010): Impacts of Rock
Quarrying on Akwukwu: Tributary of the Ivo River in Ishiagu Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Journal Applied and Environmental Sciences, 6 (2): 68 -73.
- Chima, G.N. Ezekwe, C.I; Ijioma, M.A, and Opuene, K. (2010): Preliminary
Assessment of Heavy Metals in active Stream and Lake Bottom Sediment: in the Ivo River Basin, South East, Nigeria. Intl. Journal Applied Environmental Sciences, 5 (6): 803-812.
- Digha, O. N; Chima, G.N; and Appah, M. O, (2010): The Effects of Gas Flaring
on Soils Bacteria Spectrum of Kolo Creek Flow Station in Ogbia L.G.A. of Bayelsa State, Niger Delta Nigeria. Int. Journal of Bioscience, 5(1): I – 10.
- Onwuchekwa, I. S. Chima, G.N. and Okorigwe, D.S, (2010): Vital Registration in
Rural Nigeria: Its Implications for National Development. Abia Journal of Population Studies, 1:29-36.
- Chima, G. N.; Ijioma, M. A; Nwagbara, M.O. and Nwaugo, V. O. (2011) Sensitivity of Vegetation to decadal variations in Temperature and Rainfall over Northern Nigeria. Journal of Soil Science and- Environment Management, 2(8): 228-236
- Chima, G, N; Ezekwe, C I; Digha, NO . (201 1): An assessment of medical waste
management in health institutions in Yenegoa, South-South Nigeria. World Review of Science, Technology and sustainable development, 8 (23/4):224-233
- Ezekwe, I. C; Aisubeogun. A. O; Chima, G. N. and Odubo. E. (2011): TDS-ES
Graph Analysis and Rural Water Supply Implications of Water Quality of a River affected by Mining in South-eastern Nigeria. Frontiers of Earth Science,.Doi:10.1007/s 11707-011-0201-2
- Ezekwe, I. C; Odubo, E; Chima, G. N; and Onwuchekwa, I. S. (2011)
Groundwater Occurrence and Flow Patterns in the Ishiagu Mining Area of South Easten Nigeria; Frontiers of Earth Science. Doi 10.1007/s11707-011-0203-0
- Ezekwe I. C. Odu, N N, Chima G. N and Opigo, A (2012): Assessing Regional Groundwater Quality and its Implication in the Lokpaukwu. Lekwesi and Ishiagu Minning Areas of South Eastern Nigeria using Factor Analysis. Frontier of Earth Sci. Doi: 10.1007/s 12665-012-1539-9
- Ezekwe, I.C, Chima, G. N and Ikogori, G (2013) An Investigation of Selected Microbial Pollutants in Ground Water Sources in Yenagoa Town, Bayelsa, Nigeria. Estudos de BIOLOGIA, 35(84): 77-84
- Chima G, N, Obi, L I ,Alaka , I. N Eze , M U and Azubuine C E (2013) Impact of
Labour Constants on Real Property Development in Nigeria. World Journal of Biotechnology, 14 (2): 2135-2140
- Alaka, I.N, Chima, G. N,Eze, M.U and Azubuine C E (2013): Land price-to-hostel
Rent Model: A Precursor to Investor Rent Performance Assessment at Futophima, Nigeria. World Journal of Biotechnology, 14 (2): 2183-2193.
- NwagbaraM.O ,Chiam G .N and Ndukwe Okoye, N. (2014) Climate Change and
Gully Erosion in the Derived Savannah of South-Eastern Nigeria. Intl J.
of Environment, Ecology, Family and urban studies (IJEEFUS), 4 (3): 77-84.
- B. Chapters in Referred University Books:
- Chima, G.N (1998a): Efficient River Basin Management in Nigeria in Arunsi, S.I
and Chima, G.N. (eds); Sustainable Environment and Development in Nigeria. Okigwe: Whytem Publishers, 97-103.
- Chima, G.N (1998b): The Provision of Water Supply as an index for Improving the Quality of life of the Rural Children in Africa, in Arunsi S.I. and Chima, G.N. (eds); Sustainable Environment and Development in Nigeria. Okigwe: Whytem Publishers, 125-129.
- Chima, G.N and Chiemeka, I.U. (!998): Impact of Science on the Environment; in Ogbonnaya, C.I. and Ezumah, B.S. (eds); ‘Uriiv text in History and Philosophy of Science, Okigwe: Whytem Publishers 155-171.
- Chima, G.N (1998c): Historical Development of Landforms; in Oleka, M.O. (ed);
‘Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science ‘{A Freshman’s course). Okigwe: Whytem Publishers. 26-43.
- Chima, G.N (1998c): Historical Development of Engineering Technology
Oleka, M.O. (ed); Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science. (A Freshman’s course). Okigwe: Whytem publishers, 205-216.
- Chima, G.N (2000c): Rural water investment in Nigeria: Successes and
Failures of water supply projects in parts of Imo State; in Aja, A.A and Emeribe, A.C. (eds); Policy and contending issues in Nigerian National Development Strategy. Enugu : John Jacob Classic Publishers,. 184 -196.
- Chima, G.N and Nnachi, R.O. (2001): Science and Philosophy; an
Overview; in Ogbonnaya, C.I. and Onyike, N.B. (eds): Modern Text in History and Philosophy of Science. Okigwe: Crystal publishers, 1 I-25.
- Chima, G.N (2001a): The Physical Environment; in Ogbonnaya, C.I.
Onyike, N.B. (eds); Modern Text in History and Philosophy of Sci. Okigwe: Crystal Publishers, 76-105.
- Chima, G.N and Ogbonna, J.U. (2001): Man and his Natural Resources. In
Ogbonnaya, C.I. and Onyike, N.B. (eds): Modern Text in history, Philosophy of Science. Okigwe: Crystal publishers, 106-117.
- Chima, G.N (2001b): The age of Science and “Technology; in Ogbonnaya
C.I. and Onyike, N.B.(eds); Modern Text in History and Philosophy of Science. Okigwe: Crystal publishers, 242-259.
- Chima, G.N (2006): Water supply and Housing in Nigeria: A situation
appraisal; in Kalu, A.I. and Chima, G.N.(eds); Housing Development Nigeria (concepts, issues and Strategies). Abakaliki: Pauli ton pp. 284-296.
- Chima, G.N and Alozie, M.(2006): Marching the Average Daily Demand of
Water (ADD) in Isiala Ngwa with .Institutional and Corporate Interventions as a pre-requisite for sustainable Rural Housing Delivery. In Kalu, A.I and Chima, G.N. (eds); Housing Development in Nigeria (concepts, issues and strategies). Abakaliki; Palimonypress,187-194.
- Chima, G.N and Nwagbara, M.O. (2010a): Drought: Causes, Effects and
Mitigation Strategies. In Eyisi, J; Obienusi, E.A. and Omazu, E. (eds); Celebration of Academics Excellence. Enugu: El’demak Publishers, pp. 159-165.
- Chima, G.N and Nwagbara, M.O. (2010b): Climate change and Land Cover
variability. In Eyisi, J; Obienusi, E.A. and Omazu, E. (eds); Celebration of Academics Excellence. Enugu: El’demak publishers, pp. 129-135.
- Chima, G.N; Nwagbara, M.D. and Ogbonna, C.E. (2010): Climate Change Building and Urban Design, in Chima, G.N. and Kalu, A.I. (eds)Contemporary Issues in Environmental Sciences. Uluru: ABSU Press, 1-20.
- Chima, G.N.Ogbonna, C.E, and Ekpenyong, U.S. (2010): Floods:
Socio-economic Costs and Mitigation Strategies. In Chima, G.N. and Kalu, A.I. (eds), Contemporary issues in Environmental Sciences, Uturu: ABSU Press, 65-78.
- Chima, G.N; Nwankwo, I.U. and Uwerevu, E.D. (2010): Environmental effects of oil spillage. In Chima, G.N. and Kalu, A.I. (Contemporary issues in Environmental Sciences, Uturu: ABSU, Press, pp. 79 – 96.
- Chima, G.N. and Okpe, V.C. (20JO): Biodiversity Depletion: Causes, effects: and
preventive measures. In Chima, G.N and Kalu, A.I (eds), Contemporary Issues in Environmental Sciences, Uturu: ABSU press, pp.124 – 158.
- Chima, G.N. Digha, O.N. and Obiene, E.A. (2010); Solid Waste Management; And Basic Sanitation. In Chima, G.N. and Kalu, A.I. (eds), Contemporary Issues in Environmental Sciences, Uturu: ABSU, Press; 232-258.
- Chima, G.N; Ugbong, I.A. and Inya, P.E. (201.0): The Role of man in the Drainage Basin. In Chima, G.N. and Kalu, A.I. (eds), Contemporary Issues in Environ. Sci. Uturu: ABSU, Press; 384-401.
- Chima, G.N; Digha, O.N. and Onwuchekwa, I.S. (2010): Water Pollution: Causes, Effects and Control Measures. In Chima. G.N. and Kalu, A.I. (Contemporary Issues in Environ. Science); Uturu: ABSU, Press; 431 -455.
- Chima, G. N. and Azuwike, D. O. (2011). Water Investments in Nigeria: An
Appraisal. In: Kalu, A. I (ed), Aspects of Real Estate Investments, Uturu: ABSU Press; pages, 1 78 – 202.
- Chima, G. N; Ogwo, P.A; and Iheukwumere, I. (2014): Public Health Education: An Introduction, in Chima, G. N (ed) Modern Text in Public Health Education for
Tertiary Institutions Uturu; ABSU Press, pp. 1-22
- Chima, G. N. and Iheukwumere I, (2014): Maintaining a Healthy Environment, in Chima, G. N (ed) Modern Text in Public Health Education for Tertiary Institutions Uturu; ABSU Press, pp. 40-54
- Chima, G. N ,Ogwo, P. A and Alozie G. C (2014): Emerging problems in Public
Health: Environmental Hazard and Accidents. In Chima G.N. (ed), Modern Text in Public Health Education For Tertiary Institutions, ABSU press. Pp. 280-289
- Chima G. N;Uzoanya, S U and Azubuine C E (2014): Water, Flooding and HumanHealth. In Chima, G. N (ed), Modern Text in Public Health Education for Tertiary Institutions Uturu; ABSU Press, pp. 290-307.
- Ibe, C; Chima , G. N and Solomaon C. U (2014): Noise Pollution. In Chima, G. N (ed) Modern Text in Public Health Education for Tertiary Institutions Uturu; ABSU Press, pp. 308-317.
- Editor/Co-Editor:
- Arunsi, S.I. and Chima, G.N. (1998): Sustainable Environment and Development in Nigeria. Okigwe: Whytem Publishers. 285.
- Kalu, A.I. and Chima, G.N. (2006): Housing Development in Nigeria
(Concepts, Issues and Strategies). Abalaliki: Paulinton Press, 301.
- Chima, G. N. and Kalu, A. I. (2010). Contemporary Issues in Environmental.
Sciences. Uturu: ABSU Press,. 485.
- Chima G.N (2014) Modern Text in Public Health Education for Tertiary Institutions Uturu; ABSU Press, 344 pages
- Co-Editor of Journal:
- Journal Of the Environment: A publication of the Faculty of Environmental
Studies, Abia State University, Uturu.
- Published Conference Proceedings:
- Chima, G.N. and Digha, O.N. (2010): Community water supply and human Health in Ogbia L.G.A of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. In Igbozurike U.M. Ijioma, M.A. and Onyenechere. E.C. (eds), Rural Water supply in Nigeria, Owerri: Cape Publishers Int. Ltd. 188-194.
96 Nwagbara, M.O; Ijioma, M.A and Chima, G.N. (2010): Climate change
Precipitation and rural water supply in Northern Nigeria. In Igbozurike U.M. U.M. and Ijioma, M.A and Onyenechere, E. C. (eds) Rural in Nigeria, Owerri: Cape Publishers Int. Ltd, 14-25.
- Nwagbara, M.O; Ijioma, M.A. and Chima, G.N. (2010): Climate Change flooding
in Northern Nigeria: An examination of rainfall trends over in region. In Anyadike, R.N.C; Madu, I.A. and Ajaero, C.K. (eds), Climate-Change and the Nigerian Environment. Enugu: Jamoe Publishers (Nigeria), 525-538.
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Prof. G.N. Chima
Professor of Geography and Planning
(Hydrology and water Resources)
Phone: 08034921065
Email: geochima@yahoo.com