Biochemistry

About Department

Welcome to the Biochemistry Department at Delta State University, Abraka. Established in 1992, our department proudly graduated its first set of Bachelor of Science students in December 1997. The Biochemistry Program is meticulously designed to equip and motivate students for the advancement and dissemination of knowledge within the broader life sciences community through both education and research. Our focus encompasses the biochemistry of life across a diverse array of organisms, including plants, animals, and microorganisms. We take pride in our role as a leader in promoting interdisciplinary collaboration across the University, which significantly enriches the training of our students. The curriculum and research opportunities we provide are greatly enhanced by these cooperative initiatives. Israel Oghenevwodokohwo Okoro Professor and Head, Department of Biochemistry
Prof. OKORO, ISREAL
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Staff

Staff PictureProf ACHUBA, FIDELIS I.
PROFESSOR
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Email: achuba@delsu.edu.ng
Area of Specialization: Biochemical Toxicology/Ecotoxicology
Staff PictureProf GEORGE, BETTY O.
PROFESSOR
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Email: georgebo@delsu.edu.ng
Area of Specialization: Nutritional Biochemistry
Staff PictureDr AGANBI, EFERHIRE
SENIOR LECTURER
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Email: eaganbi@delsu.edu.ng
Area of Specialization: Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Microbial Biochemistry, Community Health -Diabetes Screening, Medicinal Chemistry
Staff PictureProf ANIGBORO, A. KPORHUARHO A
PROFESSOR
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Email: anigboroaa@delsu.edu.ng
Area of Specialization: Enzymology, Biotechnology, Medical Biochemistry
Staff PictureProf. KADIRI, HELEN EJIROGHENE
DIRECTOR of Centre for Continuing Education Programme- (CCEP)
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Email: Kadiri@delsu.edu.ng
Area of Specialization: Nutrition and Toxicology
Staff PictureProf TONUKARI, NYERHOVWO J
PROFESSOR
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Email: n.tonukari@delsu.edu.ng
Area of Specialization: Molecular Biotechnology
Staff PictureProf ASAGBA, SAMUEL O.
VICE CHANCELLOR
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Email: soasagba@delsu.edu.ng
Area of Specialization: Toxicology and Environmental Biochemistry (Cadmium Toxicity)
Staff PictureMr UTIOME, SOLOMON MATTHEW
LECTURER II
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Email: sutiome@delsu.edu.ng
Area of Specialization: Biotechnology and Toxicology
Staff PictureDr APIAMU, AUGUSTINE
LECTURER I
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Email: aapiamu@delsu.edu.ng
Area of Specialization: Environmental Biochemistry and Toxicology
Staff PictureDr ICHIPI-IFUKOR, PATRICK CHUKWUYENUM
LECTURER II
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Email: pcichipi-ifukor@delsu.edu.ng
Area of Specialization: Environmental Biochemistry and Neurotoxicology
Staff PictureDr ICHIPI-IFUKOR, PATRICK CHUKWUYENUM
LECTURER II
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Email: pcichipi-ifukor@delsu.edu.ng
Area of Specialization: Environmental Biochemistry and Neurotoxicology
Staff PictureProf. ASAGBA, SAMUEL O.
VICE CHANCELLOR
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Email: SOASGBA@DELSU.EDU.NG
Area of Specialization: GENERAL
Staff PictureMr. AKPORIDO, E.U.
ASSISTANT LECTURER
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Email: AKPORIDO.UFUOMAOGHENE@DELSU.EDU.NG
Area of Specialization: GENERAL
Staff PictureDr MODO, Emmanuel Uchechukwu
SENIOR LECTURER
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Email: emmanuelmodo@delsu.edu.ng
Area of Specialization: Environmental Toxicology
Staff PictureMr Okonta, Clive Isioma
ASSISTANT LECTURER
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Email: clive-okonta@delsu.edu.ng
Area of Specialization: Neurotoxicology, Antioxidant Biochemistry