CELESTINA ABAMEFEGHE IHAYERE
BENIN CITY,EDO STATE
Summary
PhD in Mycology/Plant Pathology.
Interst is now focused on mycotoxins and they affect food security
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chairman Student Disciplinary Committee
University Services
01.2022 - Current
Chairman, Parks and Gardens Committee
University Services
01.2021 - Current
Director, General Studies (GST) Unit
University Services
01.2020 - Current
Senior Lecturer
Department of Environmental Management & Toxicology
01.2015 - Current
Lecturer
Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology
01.2013 - Current
- Courses Taught: (General Biology EMT 101; Practical Biology EMT 103; Fundamentals of the Environment EMT 106; Introduction to Waste Management EMT 214; Limnology EMT 314; Energy and Environment EMT 306; Environmental Aspect of Farming Systems EMT 403; Environmental Education and Awareness EMT 405; Scientific Writing and Presentation in Env
- Mgt & Toxicology EMT 411; Waste Management EMT 502; Project Supervision EMT 510; Seminar EMT 511; Environment and Poverty EMT 513; EMT 312; EMT 513; EMT 517; EMT 501…
Lecturer I
Department of Environmental Management & Toxicology
01.2010 - Current
Acting Head
Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology
10.2013 - 02.2020
- Presented the Department for accreditation in October 2019 and was granted Full Accreditation
- Lecturer/ Head in the development of the Department’s curriculum in line with NUC guidelines
- Presented the Department for Resource verification in September 2015
- Established the activities of the World Environment Day as a general School programme to involve Public Lectures, Road Walks, Primary and Secondary Schools Debates and Drama presentations and Field Trips
- (From 2018)
- Liaised with external Non-governmental Organizations (NGO) planting trees (2019 and 2020)
Member, Student Disciplinary committee
University Services
01.2008 - 01.2019
Facilitator
Loyola University, U.S.A
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Loyola Institute for ministry extension program in Nigeria (LIMEX)
- Loyola Institute for ministry extension program in Nigeria (LIMEX)
Lecturer II
Department of Biological Sciences
01.2008 - 01.2012
Lecturer
Department of Biological Sciences
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Courses taught: General Biology I EMT 101; Practical Biology 1 EMT 103; General Biology II EMT 102; Practical Biology 1 EMT 104; Cell Biology EMT 211; Genetics EMT 204; Lower Plants, EMT 207; Higher Plants EMT 212; Plants Form and Function; Plants Diversity, Ecology including Laboratory work and Field trips EMT 312.; Mycology and Fungal Physiology
International Treasurer
International Society
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Company Overview: African Society of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms (ASEMM)
- African Society of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms (ASEMM)
Education
Ph.D - Botany,(Mycology/Plant Pathology) Bioremediation
University of Benin
Benin City 01.2009 - 04.2014
M.Sc - Botany (Mycology/Plant Pathology) Bioremediation
University of Benin
Benin City 01.2004 - 04.2007
PGD - Education (Credit Division)
University of Benin
Benin City 01.1990 - 04.1991
B.Sc - Botany
University of Benin
Benin City 01.1982 - 04.1986
Skills
Mycology
Employmentrecords
- Senior Lecturer, Department of Environmental Management & Toxicology, 01/01/15 - Present
- Lecturer I, Department of Environmental Management & Toxicology, 01/01/10 - 12/31/14
- Lecturer II, Department of Biological Sciences, 01/01/08 - 12/31/09
Statementofexperience
Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, 10/01/13 - 02/29/20, Presented the Department for accreditation in October 2019 and was granted Full Accreditation., Lecturer/ Head in the development of the Department’s curriculum in line with NUC guidelines., Presented the Department for Resource verification in September 2015., Established the activities of the World Environment Day as a general School programme., Liaised with external Non-governmental Organizations (NGO) planting trees in 2019 and 2020., General Biology EMT 101, Practical Biology EMT 103, Fundamentals of the Environment EMT 106, Introduction to Waste Management EMT 214, Limnology EMT 314, Energy and Environment EMT 306, Environmental Aspect of Farming Systems EMT 403, Environmental Education and Awareness EMT 405, Scientific Writing and Presentation in Env. Mgt & Toxicology EMT 411, Waste Management EMT 502, Project Supervision EMT 510, Seminar EMT 511, Environment and Poverty EMT 513, EMT 312, EMT 513, EMT 517, EMT 501
Universityservices
- Chairman Student Disciplinary Committee, 01/01/22 - Present
- Chairman, Parks and Gardens Committee, 01/01/21 - Present
- Director, General Studies (GST) Unit, 01/01/20 - Present
- Member, Student Disciplinary committee, 01/01/08 - 12/31/19
- Member/ Chairperson, Ceremonial committee, 01/01/08 - Present
- Member Counseling Unit, 01/01/15 - 12/31/21
- Member, Internally Generated Revenue Committee, 01/01/17 - 12/31/19
- Chairperson, University Bookshop Board, 01/01/18 - 12/31/19
- Member, International Conference Committee, 01/01/18 - 12/31/18
- Hall Mistress, Female hostel, 01/01/10 - 12/31/18
- Member, Review of student’s handbook, 01/01/16 - 12/31/17
Servicetorelevantbodies
- International Treasurer, African Society of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms (ASEMM), 01/01/09 - 12/31/10
- Facilitator, Loyola University, U.S.A (Loyola Institute for ministry extension program in Nigeria, (LIMEX), 01/01/09 - 12/31/17
Membershipofprofessionalbodies
- African Society for Edible and Medicinal Mushroom (ASEMM)
- Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON)
- Mycological Society of Nigeria (MYCOSON)
- Waste Management Society of Nigeria (WAMASON)
- Organization of Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)
- Member, Plant Protection and Bioresources Research Group, University of Benin, Benin City
Fellowshipcertificateshonoursawards
- International Hybrid Workshop, Western Delta University in Collaboration with University of Nebraska, Lincoln. U.S.A., 08/20/24
- Fellow-USDA-FAS Scientific Exchange Program, Climate Smart Agriculture for West Africa in the United States of America, 03/01/23 - 06/30/23
- Certificate as Facilitator, Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension Program, Loyola University (LIMEX), 01/01/09
- Certificate in Adolescent Reproductive Health Counselling (ARHC), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), 01/01/00
- Merit Award, Catholic Women Organization, St Peter Catholic Church Benin City, 03/01/19
Conferencessymposiaworkshopsattended
International Hybrid Workshop, Western Delta University in Collaboration with University of Nebraska, Lincoln. U.S.A., 08/20/24, Water for Food Global Conference, Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA, 05/08/23 - 05/11/23, Leadership Style and Impact Workshop, North Carolina State University, 03/16/23, Facilitator Workshop, Loyola University, New Orleans for the Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension Program (LIMEX), 07/01/09, Second African Conference on Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms (ASEMM), Accra, Ghana, 03/01/09, Mycological Society of Nigeria (MYCOSON), 10/09/23 - 10/11/23, Paper presentation; Cultivation of Indigenous Ganoderma lucidum (Curt.) P. Karst for Medicinal Purposes, Mycological Society of Nigeria (MYCOSON), 10/06/19 - 10/09/19, Mycological Society of Nigeria (MYCOSON), 11/09/14 - 11/12/14, Computer Advanced digital appreciation Programme for tertiary institutions, Nigeria Communications Commission in conjunction with International Centre for communication studies (Digital Bridge Institute), Lagos, 11/08/10 - 11/12/10, Third world organization for women in science (TWOWS), African regional conference, Abuja, Nigeria, 11/01/09, A 2-day workshop on Practical Applications of Biological Techniques in Scientific Research, 02/06/24 - 02/07/24, Grant writing and academic publishing workshop, Institute of Delta and Development Studies in collaboration with Institute of Peace and Security Studies, Niger Delta University, 02/03/22, Paper presentation; ‘Women in agriculture, technology adoption and environmental quality in West Africa’, Organization of Women in Science for the Developing World, 07/08/21 - 07/10/21, Facilitator/Speaker/ Paper presentation at A-2 day capacity building workshop on Waste Collection and Disposal, 08/01/17, Training Workshop in Adolescent Reproductive Health Counselling (ARHC), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), 09/01/00
Localgovernmentarea
ESAN NORTH EAST
Publications
Analysis of Sclerotia and Sporophores of Pleurotus tuberregium (Fr) Sing an edible mushroom in Nigeria, Okhuoya, J.A and Ajerio, C., Korean Journal of Mycology, 16, 4, 204-206, https://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search.do?recordID=KR8936089, Sporocarp development of Pleurotus tuberregium (Fr) Sing, under different watering systems, Okhuoya, J.A and Ajerio, C., Korean Journal of Mycology, 16, 4, 207-209, https://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search.do?recordID=KR8936089, Folk uses of mushrooms by the Akoko Edo people of Nigeria, Osemwegie, O.O, Oghenekaro,A.O, Ihayere,C.A and Sule, E, Asian journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences, 12, 4, 709-714, http://www.envirobiotechjournals.com/article_abstract.php?aid=722&iid=32&jid=1, Spatial dynamics of fuel wood exploitation in Delta state, Nigeria, Igben, J. L., Ihayere, C .A and Ohiembor,O. M., Ethiopian journal of Environmental Studies and Management, 7, 6, 628-634, 10.4314/ejesm.v7i6.5, Cultivation of Ganoderma lucidum (W. Curtis: Fr.) P. Karst on sawdust of Brachystagia nigericaHoyle &A.P.D.Jones, Ihayere, C .A.,Okhuoya J.A and Osemwegie O., Agricultural and Food Science Journal of Ghana, 10, 1, 852 -862, https://www.ajol.info/index.php/afsjg/article/view/162910, Generation and management of solid waste in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, Igben, J.L., Ihayere, C.A. and Igun, E., International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 29, 1, 1-13, https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/IJEWM.2022.120620, Nigerian Mushrooms: Underutilized Non-Wood Forest Resources, Okhuoya,J.A, Akpaja, E.O, Osemwegie, O.O, Oghenekaro, A.O and Ihayere, C.A., Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 14, 1, 43-54, Chemical Nature of Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) Karst from woodlands of Edo State, Ihayere,C.A, Oghenekaro,A.O, Osemwegie, O.O and Okhuoya, J.A, Continental Journal of Biological Sciences, 3, 8-15, Myxomycetes from Nigeria, genus Stemonitis Roth, Angela, U. Ejale and Ihayere Celestina., Nigerian Journal of Botany, 25, 1, 147-160, The effects of the Niger Delta oil crisis on women folks, Celestina Ihayere, Doris Fovwe Ogeleka and Theresa Ifeyinwa Ataine, Journal of African Studies and Development, 6, 1, 14-21, In-vivo culturing of a species of Myxomycetes (Stemonitis axifera Bull.), Ejale, A. U. and Ihayere, C.A., Nigerian Journal of Mycology, 6, 58-65, Ethnic Pattern of Mushroom Consumption in Delta State. Nigeria, Ihayere, C. A and Igben, J. L., Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management, 24, 5, 735-740, Macro-Morphology of mycelium and pileus formation in the cultivation of indigenous Ganoderma sp., Ihayere, C.A. and Okhuoya, J. A., Nigerian Journal of Mycology, 13, 106-115, Water Quality Assessment Using Heavy Metal Indicators in Aghoro Community, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Ihayere, C. A. and Igben, J. L, FUTY Journal of the Environment, 15, 3, 56-63, Phytochemical analysis of cultivated medicinal mushroom- Ganoderma sp., Ihayere, C. A and Okhuoya, J. A, Nigerian Journal of Botany, 35, 1, 11-18, Identification of Fungi Associated with Food in Powdered Pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) from Nigeria: A Case Study of Yaba Market, Ihayere, C. A and Jaikel-Viquez, D., International Journal of Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 3, 1, 346 – 351, Effects of alternative culture media on mycelia growth and biomass of Ganoderma sp., Ihayere, C.A. and Okhuoya, J. A., Nigerian Journal of Life Sciences, 10, 1, 65-72, Antibacterial and Antioxidant activities of cultivated Ganoderma lucidum (Curt.) P. Karst in Niger Delta. Nigeria, Ihayere, C. A., Samuel Adegboyega University Science-Tech Journal, 4, 1, 29-36, Effects of waste dumpsites on Soil physico-chemical parameters and peri-urban agriculture in Benin-City, Nigeria, Igben, J. L. and Ihayere, C. A., Western Delta University Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 1, 1, 30-39, Women in Agriculture, technology adoption and environmental quality in West Africa, Ihayere, C. A., Ihayere, O. B and Maijeh P., African Journal of Health, Safety and Environment, 2, 2, 196-205, Estimation of carbon footprint from fuels (diesel and petrol) to mitigate climate change – A case study of Western Delta University, Oghara, Delta State. Nigeria, Ihayere, C.A , Igben, J.L. and Ezemeka, O.D., Western Delta University Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, 3, 1, 31-38
Extracurricular Activities
Reading Snail rearing Mushroom cultivation Counseling
Personal Information
- Mycology
- Plant Pathology
- Bioremediation
- Environmental Bioremediation
- Food Security
- Place of Birth: EDO
- Number of Children: 4
- Date of Birth: 08/11/63
- Nationality: NIGERIAN
- Marital Status: MARRIED
Timeline
Chairman Student Disciplinary Committee
University Services
01.2022 - Current
Chairman, Parks and Gardens Committee
University Services
01.2021 - Current
Director, General Studies (GST) Unit
University Services
01.2020 - Current
Senior Lecturer
Department of Environmental Management & Toxicology
01.2015 - Current
Acting Head
Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology
10.2013 - 02.2020
Lecturer
Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology
01.2013 - Current
Lecturer I
Department of Environmental Management & Toxicology
01.2010 - Current
Facilitator
Loyola University, U.S.A
01.2009 - 01.2017
International Treasurer
International Society
01.2009 - 01.2010
Ph.D - Botany,(Mycology/Plant Pathology) Bioremediation
University of Benin
01.2009 - 04.2014
Member, Student Disciplinary committee
University Services
01.2008 - 01.2019
Lecturer II
Department of Biological Sciences
01.2008 - 01.2012
Lecturer
Department of Biological Sciences
01.2008 - 01.2012
M.Sc - Botany (Mycology/Plant Pathology) Bioremediation
University of Benin
01.2004 - 04.2007
PGD - Education (Credit Division)
University of Benin
01.1990 - 04.1991
B.Sc - Botany
University of Benin
01.1982 - 04.1986
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