Mr. ENWEMIWE, Victor Ngozi (ASSISTANT LECTURER)

Email: enwemiwe.victor@delsu.edu.ng

• Area of Specialization: Entomology and Environmental Biology
• Department of Animal and Environmental Biology


• ENWEMIWE, Victor Ngozi is an Entomologist and Research Assistant, Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. Enwemiwe is equally a PhD candidate in the same Institution. He holds a Master of Science in Zoology (Entomology Option) from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria and a Bachelor Degree from the Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Delta State University, Abraka. He was one of the best graduating student of the 2011/2012 academic session with a Second Class Upper Honours. Till date, Enwemiwe is an Entomology Technician for Delta State Entomological Surveillance Project, National Malaria Elimination & Control, sponsored by Global Fund and have served as Supervisor for Blackfly Entomology for NTD (Onchocerciasis) in Delta North Senatorial District, Delta State by Carter Center, Nigeria. He has reviewed for a number of journals; International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, BMJ Open Ecology Journal, PLoS Neglected Tropical Disease, and EcoHealth. He is equally a member of Entomological Society of Nigeria, Zoological society of Nigeria, International Society of Plant Protection and Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, London. Enwemiwe have published over 20 research articles in International, National and Local journals. His research interest includes but not limited to Stored Product, Forest, Aquatic, Urban, Medical and Molecular Entomology

My Publications
1. Ujuagu, G.I., Ejeromedoghene, O., Enwemiwe, V.N., Mgbechidinma, C.L., Omoniyi, A.O., Oladipo, A. and Gu, J. (2025) Exploring the toxicity, socio-ecological impacts and biodegradation of microplastics in Africa: Potentials for resource conservation, Toxicology Reports
   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214750024002567?via%3Dihub Vol.14 Pages: 101873.
   
   
2. Eyeboka, D.N., Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., Omotayo, A.I., Egedegbe, A.O. and Esiwo, E. (2025) Molecular confirmation of Anopheles coluzzii as a major malaria vector in relation to seasonal abundance, biting behaviour, and wing development for vectoral capacity in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria. , Nigerian Journal of Parasitology.
   https://njpar.com.ng/index.php/home/article/view/466 Vol.46(1) Pages: 10-22.
   
   
3. Ayoola, E.O., Enwemiwe, V.N., Erhenhi, H.O., Obi, C.C., Adebowale, A.A., Esiwo, E., Onokpasa, J.A. and Ikomi, R.B. (2024) Toxicity assessment of Nile Tilapia fingerings (Oreochromis niloticus) exposed to effluents from male hostel of Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. , African Scientific Report
   https://asr.nsps.org.ng/index.php/asr/article/view/160 Vol.3 Pages: 160.
   
   
4. Ayoola, E.O., Enwemiwe, V.N., Erhenhi, H.O., Esiwo, E., Obi, C.C. and Onokpasa, J.A. (2024) Detection of some organochlorine pesticides in large African snails from Oje Market, Ibadan, Nigeria. , Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria
   https://www.journals.chemsociety.org.ng/index.php/jcsn/article/view/943 Vol.48(6) Pages: 1159-1174.
   
   
5. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., Egwunyenga, A.O., Agboro, A. and Owobu, E. (2024) Sampling efficiency and screening of Aedes albopictus for yellow fever virus in Niger Delta region of Nigeria. , Pan African Medical Journal
   https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/47/120/full/ Vol.47 Pages: 120
   
   
6. Enwemiwe, V.N., Oladipo, A., Nnyia, M.O., Ayodeji, J.O., Ejeromedoghene, O., Alowakennu, M., and Tesi, G.O. (2024) Trace metals encapsulated biopolymers as nanobiocides for crop protection: A review. , Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals
   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050623000666 Vol.7 Pages: 100113.
   
   
7. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., Esiwo, E., Aghahowa, E., Ifeta, S., Russia, D. and Atisele, S.I. (2024) Evaluating the response of Anopheles coluzzii and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito larvae to sodium chloride and detergent powders in semi-field condition in Nigeria. , Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
   https://jesp.journals.ekb.eg/article_397250.html Vol.54(3) Pages: 361-367
   
   
8. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., Esiwo, E., Golley, D., Ifeta, S.E., and Oborayiruvbe, T.E. (2024) Investigating the Potency of Camphor Combined with Kerosene on the Emergence of Anopheles gambiae. , Natural Product Communications
   https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1934578X241262886 Vol.19(6) Pages: 1–9
   
   
9. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., Esiwo, E., Ifeta, S. and Aghahowa, E. (2024) Resistance of mosquitoes to Lambda Cyhalothrin and DDT in a Niger Delta Region of Nigeria, Tropical Parasitology
   https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11473011/ Vol.14 Pages: 100-7.
   
   
10. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., Esiwo, E., Ifeta, S., Russia, D. and Atisele, S.I. (2024) Larvicidal Potency of Ashes of Two Insecticidal Plants against the Activities of Anopheles coluzzii and Culex quinquefasciatus Mosquitoes. , The Open Environmental Research Journal
    https://openenvironmentalresearchjournal.com/VOLUME/17/ELOCATOR/e18742130281350/FULLTEXT/ Vol.17 Pages: 1-10
    
    
11. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., Esiwo, E., Mekunye, F., Anidiobi, A. and Oborayiruvbe, T.E. (2024) Susceptibility status and synergistic activity of DDT and Lambda-cyhalothrin on Anopheles gambiae and Aedes aegypti in Delta State, Nigeria. , PLoS ONE
    https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0309199 Vol.19(8) Pages: e0309199
    
    
12. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., Esiwo, E., Aghahowa, E., Ifeta, S., Edhebe, P., and Oborayiruvbe, E.T. (2024) Efficacy of Essential Oils of Ocimum gratissimum and Mesosphaerum suaveolens Against Culex quinquefasciatus, Natural Product Communications
    https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1934578X241306949 Vol.19(12) Pages: 1–9.
    
    
13. Erhenhi, O.H., Enwemiwe, V.N., Micheal, O.E., Aghahowa, E., Esiwo, E., Obi, C.C. and Omokoro, F. (2024) Studies on the impact of microplastics in freshwater systems: Biota could be vital indicators in Delta State, Nigeria. , Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology
    https://mbimph.com/index.php/UPJOZ/article/view/4177 Vol.45(14) Pages: 34-44
    
    
14. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., Esiwo, E., Orji, G.O. and Nkeze, A.J. (2023) Food and Feed Additive of Insects: Economic and Environmental Impacts., International Journal of Child Health and Nutrition
    https://lifescienceglobal.com/pms/index.php/ijchn/article/view/9273 Vol.12 Pages: 107-119
    
    
15. Obi, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., Ayoola, E.O., Esiwo, E., Atisele, S.I and Oborayiruvbe, T.E (2023) Physicochemical characteristics of snail breeding habitats in Ndokwa West LGA, Delta State. , Agrobiological Records
    https://agrobiologicalrecords.com/detail.php?view_id=2167 Vol.14 Pages: 79-90
    
    
16. Oluwagbemi, E.B., Enwemiwe, V.N., Ayoola, E.O., Obi, C.C., Okushemiya, J.U., and Ufoegbune, H. (2023) Physicochemical characteristics of soil and water in electronic waste dump site, Alaba Lagos, Nigeria. , African Scientific Report
    https://asr.nsps.org.ng/index.php/asr/article/view/84 Vol.2 Pages: 84
    
    
17. Egedegbe, A.O., Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., Omotayo, A.I., Eyeboka, D.N. and Esiwo, E. (2023) Molecular characterization and potentiality of Anopheles coluzzii in disease transmission in different communities in Ughelli North LGA, Delta State, Nigeria. , Animal Research International
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ari/article/view/254521 Vol.20(2) Pages: 4988-5006
    
    
18. Ojianwuna, C.C, and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2023) Acceptability of African palm weevil (Rhynchophorus phoenicis) incorporated pie in a university in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. , Nigerian Journal of Nutritional Science
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njns/article/view/265457 Vol.44(2) Pages: 65-79
    
    
19. Ojianwuna, C.C., Omotayo, A.I., Enwemiwe, V.N., Adetoro, F.A., Eyeboka, D.N., Adesalu, K., Egedegbe, A., Esiwo, E., Oyeniyi T.A. (2022) Pyrethroid Susceptibility in Culex quinquefasciatus Say. (Diptera: Culicidae) Populations from Delta State, Niger-Delta Region, Nigeria. , Journal of Medical Entomology
    https://academic.oup.com/jme/article-abstract/59/2/758/6506303?redirectedFrom=fulltext&login=false Vol.59(2) Pages: 758-763
    
    
20. Oladipo, A., Enwemiwe, V.N., Ejeromedoghene, O., Adebayo, A., Ogunyemi, O., and Fu, F. (2022) Production and functionalities of specialized metabolites from different organic sources. , Metabolites
    https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1989/12/6/534 Vol.12 Pages: 534
    
    
21. Ejeromedoghene, O., Oladipo, A., Okoye, C.O., Enwemiwe V.N., Anyaebosim, E.V., Olusola, M., and Adewuyi, S. (2022) Green biodiesel based on non-vegetable oil and catalytic ability of waste materials as heterogeneous catalyst, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15567036.2022.2113935 Vol.44(3) Pages: 7432-7452
    
    
22. Ojianwuna, C.C. and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2022) Insecticidal effectiveness of naphthalene and its combination with kerosene against the emergence of Aedes aegypti in Ika North East, LGA, Delta State, Nigeria. , Parasite Epidemiology and Control
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S240567312200023X Vol.18 Pages: e00259.
    
    
23. Ojianwuna, C.C. and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2022) Effects of Insect Formulated Feeds on Performance and Nutrient Retention Characteristics of Caged Cobb Broilers. , Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences B. Zoology
    https://eajbsz.journals.ekb.eg/article_269378.html Vol.14(2) Pages: 315-329.
    
    
24. Enwemiwe, V.N., Ayankoya TA., Esiwo E., Rahim, J., Obi, C.C., and Okushemiya, J.U. (2022) Baseline survey on the insecticide resistance profile of Anopheles gambiae (Dipera: Culicidae) to selected insecticides in Igbokoda, Southwestern-Nigeria, Agrobiological Records
    https://agrobiologicalrecords.com/articles/9-Select%20Issue-Vol-9-62-68-2022-ABR-22-7117.pdf Vol.9 Pages: 62-68
    
    
25. Ojianwuna, C.C, Enwemiwe, V.N., Ojo, M.G., and Oborayiruvbe, T.E. (2022) Bio-Efficacy of grounded Sesamum radiatum and Psoralea corylitolia on emergence of Anopheles gambiae and Culex quinquefasciatus. , Agrobiological Records
    https://agrobiologicalrecords.com/articles/10-0-vol-10-74-82-ABR-2022-12139.pdf Vol.10 Pages: 74-82
    
    
26. Ojianwuna, C.C. and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2022) Succession Pattern of Insects in Relation to Drowning and Poisoning of Rattus norvegicus at Delta State University, Abraka, Southern Nigeria. , Nigerian Journal of Parasitology
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njpar/article/view/233038 Vol.43 (2) Pages: 203-213
    
    
27. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., Osuya, I.O and Eyeboka, D.N. (2022) Nutrient retention and performance of broiler chicks fed finisher diets fortified with insect meals, Animal Research International
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ari/article/view/239768 Vol.19(3) Pages: 4673 – 4683
    
    
28. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., Omotayo, A.I., and Golley, D. (2022) Cytochrome P450 is implicated in permethrin resistance in Anopheles coluzzii population from Delta State, Nigeria., Animal Research International.
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ari/article/view/225859 Vol.19(1) Pages: 4261-4269.
    
    
29. Ojianwuna, C.C. and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2022) Water closets as breeding sites for Aedes mosquitoes in dry seasons. , Nigerian Journal of Parasitology
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/njpar/article/view/225769 Vol.43 (1) Pages: 145-155
    
    
30. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., and Odibo, E.O. (2021) Nutritional composition of some insects consumed in Delta State, Nigeria. , FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal
    https://www.ftstjournal.com/Digital%20Library/61%20Article%2024.php Vol.6(1) Pages: 141-145.
    
    
31. Ilondu, E.M and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2021) Entomopathogenic fungi: diversity and their application as biopesticidal agents. , Nigerian Journal of Mycology
    https://njm.com.ng/articles/2020-vol.2/1%20MYCOSON%20PUBLICATION_2020_(Issue%20II)_Ilondu%20and%20Enwemiwe.pdf Vol.12(2) Pages: 1-25.
    
    
32. Ojianwuna, C.C., Ilondu E.M., and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2021) Larvicidal Efficacy of Leaf Extracts from Three Asteraceous Plant against Culex quinquefasciatus , FUDMA Journal of Sciences
    https://fjs.fudutsinma.edu.ng/index.php/fjs/article/view/528 Vol.5(2) Pages: 100-108
    
    
33. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., and Ekeazu, C.N. (2021) Abundance and distribution of Anopheles mosquitoes in relation to physicochemical properties in Delta State, Nigeria. , FUDMA Journal of Sciences
    https://fjs.fudutsinma.edu.ng/index.php/fjs/article/view/752 Vol.5(3) Pages: 274-280.
    
    
34. Ojianwuna, C.C and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2021) Spatial distribution of butterflies in different macrohabitat in a university campus in southern Nigeria, International Journal of Tropical Insect Science
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42690-021-00447-1 Vol.41(4) Pages: 3671-3686
    
    
35. Anyaele, O.O and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2021) Prevalence of tungiasis in rural poor neighbourhood in Igbokoda, Ondo State, Nigeria, African Zoology
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/az/article/view/209740 Vol.56(2) Pages: 117-123
    
    
36. Enwemiwe, V.N., Ojianwuna, C.C., and Anyaele, O.O. (2021) Intensity and clinical morbidities of tungiasis in an impoverished south-west Nigerian community. , Parasite Epidemiology and Control
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405673121000167?via%3Dihub Vol.14(4) Pages: e00215
    
    
37. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe, V.N., and Erhunmwun, S. (2021) Effect of petroleum products on larvicidal activity of Aedes mosquitoes in Ika North-East LGA, Delta State, Nigeria. , The Open Environmental Research Journal
    https://openenvironmentalresearchjournal.com/VOLUME/14/PAGE/24/ABSTRACT/ Vol.14 Pages: 24-30
    
    
38. Ojianwuna, C.C. and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2021) Toxicity and repellency of scent leave (Ocimum gratissimum), kerosene and naphthalene in single form and in mixed form in termites (Macrotermes bellicosus), Journal of Biopesticides
    https://www.jbiopest.com/users/LW8/efiles/vol_14_1_41-49.pdf Vol.14 (1) Pages: 41-49
    
    
39. Enwemiwe, V.N., Anyaele, O.O. and Ojianwuna, C.C. (2021) Evaluating the potentials of randomised integrated control trial on tungiasis in a south-western Nigerian community, Acta Tropica
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0001706X21002552?via%3Dihub Vol.223 Pages: e106076
    
    
40. Ojianwuna, C.C. and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2021) The efficacy of salt, ginger and two local peppers for the management of plantain chips infested with Tribolium castanaeum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebriodae)., Journal of Biopesticides
    10.57182/jbiopestic.14.2.154-164 Vol.14(2) Pages: 154-164
    
    
41. Ejeromedoghene, O., Egejuru G., Enwemiwe V.N., and Tesi G. (2021) Exploring the veracity and multi-bioactive potentials of curcumin as an arsenal for the novel coronavirus disease., Palliative Medicine and Care International Journal
    10.19080/PMCIJ.2021.04.555627 Vol.4(1) Pages: 1-10
    
    
42. Ojianwuna, C.C., Enwemiwe V.N, Ossai, P.I. (2021) The use of deltamethrin, permethrin, their combination and synergist on female Anopheles mosquito in Isoko South, Delta State. , Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment.
    https://www.njse.org.ng/user/approved/document%20(6).pdf Vol.19(1) Pages: 39 – 50
    
    
43. Ojianwuna, C.C. and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2020) Efficiency of ginger, pepper fruit and alligator pepper powders in the biocontrol of cowpea bruchid (Callosobruchus maculatus). , FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal
    https://www.ftstjournal.com/Digital%20Library/52%20Article%2023.php Vol.5(2) Pages: 445-450
    
    
44. Enwemiwe, V.N., Ojianwuna, C.C., Anyaele, O.O. (2020) Assessing the potentials of two local topical ointments as affordable treatment against tungiasis infestation: a self-experimentation in Igbokoda, Nigeria. , Parasite Epidemiology and Control
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405673120300374?via%3Dihub Vol.11 Pages: e00168
    
    
45. Ojianwuna, C.C and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2020) Monitoring the toxicity of dry wood termites using three plant powders in laboratory culture, Journal of Biopesticides
    https://jbiopestic.com/archivesbrief.php?id=72 Vol.13(2) Pages: 150-158
    
    
46. Ilondu, E.M and Enwemiwe, V.N. (2019) Field survey of diseases, pest and Efficacy of Three Plant Powders against Flea Beetles of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench. , International Journal of Biosciences
    https://innspub.net/field-survey-of-diseases-pest-and-efficacy-of-three-plant-powders-against-flea-beetles-of-okra-abelmoschus-esculentus-l-moench/ Vol.15(1) Pages: 553-562