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DR. ONYEKACHI CHUKWU CONFERRED WITH FAN FELLOWSHIP, ELECTED SOUTH-EAST ZONAL COORDINATOR
Nnamdi Azikiwe University academic, Chief Amb. Dr. Onyekachi Chukwu, has been conferred with the prestigious Fellowship of the Forestry Association of Nigeria (FFAN) and elected Zonal Coordinator for South-East Nigeria at the Association's 48th Annual Conference in Abuja.
The conference, held from 26–30 October 2026 at the Federal Ministry of Environment and Bolingo Xperia Hotel, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, brought together forestry professionals, researchers, policymakers and other stakeholders to deliberate on issues affecting forestry and natural resource management in Nigeria.
The Fellowship was conferred on Dr. Chukwu in recognition of his contributions to forestry, research, environmental sustainability and professional development. His election as FAN Zonal Coordinator for South-East Nigeria further reflects the confidence reposed in his leadership and capacity to advance the Association's activities and professional objectives within the region.
The conference was held under the leadership of the immediate Past and the newly elected Presidents of the Forestry Association of Nigeria, Dr. Abiodun Tajudeen Afolabi, FFAN and Prof. Aminu Umar Fagge, FFAN, respectively.
Dr. Chukwu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He previously served as Acting Head of the Department and has contributed to academic administration, establishment of postgraduate studies, research development and professional engagement.
Beyond his university responsibilities, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal (AFNRJ- the official Faculty of Agriculture Journal) and is the Founder of the Green Initiative for Humanitarian Aid and Development (GreeniHAD), an organisation committed to environmental sustainability and humanitarian development.
His academic and professional interests span forest biometrics, remote sensing, digital forestry, forest information technology, ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation.
As FAN Zonal Coordinator for South-East Nigeria, Dr. Chukwu is expected to contribute to strengthening the Association's regional presence, fostering collaboration among forestry professionals, promoting professional development and encouraging greater participation of young forestry graduates and practitioners in the activities of the Association.
The dual recognition represents another significant milestone in his professional career and underscores the contributions of Nnamdi Azikiwe University academics to forestry education, research, professional leadership and environmental sustainability.
The University community, particularly the Department of Forestry and Wildlife and the Faculty of Agriculture, celebrates this achievement and wishes Dr. Chukwu success in his new leadership responsibility.
Congratulations to Dr. Onyekachi Chukwu, FFAN!
Public Relations Unit, UNIZIK
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