Email: ikeoji@delsu.edu.ng

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  • Area of Specialization: Agricultural Education
  • Department of Vocational Education

  • IKEOJI, Canice is a Professor of Agricultural Education in the Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Nigeria Nsukka. He was Acting Head of Department 2008-2009, and Director, Sandwich Degree Programme, 2011-2020. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria (JAETAN). His current research interest is pre-service Agricultural Education teachers’ skill development in teaching trade subjects in Agriculture. He has successfully supervised Four Ph.Ds and examined another Six Ph.Ds. He successfully delivered his inaugural lecture on the 13th of July, 2017.
    My Publications
  1. Uduigwome, C.U. and Ikeoji, C.N (2020) Availability and utilization of material resources for implementing Animal Husbandry Curriculum in Senior Secondary Schools in Edo State, Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria
    Vol.4(1) Pages:

  2. Ideh, V. and Ikeoji, C.N. (2020) Skills needed by Secondary School Agricultural Science Graduates for composting and utilization of organic wastes for vegetable production in Delta State, Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria
    Vol.4(2) Pages:

  3. Agbidi, S.S. and Ikeoji, C.N. (2020) Challenges faced by Agricultural Education stakeholders and strategies for achieving sustainable economic recovery in Nigeria, Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria
    Vol.4(1) Pages:

  4. Ikeoji, C.N. et al (2019) Agricultural Science teachers’ knowledge and utilization of motivational strategies for students learning in Delta State for sustainable development, Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria
    Vol.3(1) Pages: 66-76

  5. Iyeke, A.P. and Ikeoji, C.N. (2019) In-service training needs of teachers in experiential learning to teach Animal Husbandry in secondary schools for sustainable development in Delta State, Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria
    Vol.3(1) Pages: 119-130

  6. Agbidi, S.S. and Ikeoji, C.N. (2019) Strategies for effective implementation of the senior secondary school agricultural trade curriculum for sustainable development in Nigeria., Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria
    Vol.3(2) Pages: 18-29

  7. Ikeoji, C.N. (2018) The place of Agricultural Education in exploiting entrepreneurship opportunities in Agriculture for food security in Nigeria, Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
    Vol.2(1) Pages: 1-9

  8. Ikeoji, C. N (2018) Technical skills needed by Animal Husbandry teachers to train employment-ready graduates of Senior Secondary Schools in the Niger-Delta Region of Nigeria, Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
    Vol.2(1) Pages: 24-32

  9. Agbidi, S.S. & Ikeoji, C.N (2018) Assessment of the implementation of senior secondary school agricultural trade curriculum for food security in Nigeria, Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
    Vol.2(1) Pages: 93-102

  10. Ikeoji, C. N (2018) Access to lifelong vocational learning opportunities and sustainable quality education. In. N.E. Akpotu and E.J. Egwunyenga (ed). Education for sustainable development: The teacher challenge in providing quality education in Nigeria by 2030 , Faculty of Education, DELSU, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 79-91

  11. Ikeoji, C.N. & Onwuegbune, D.U. (2017) Towards economic diversification in Nigeria: Experience gaps in the training of secondary school agriculture graduates in Anambra State, Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria
    Vol.1(1) Pages: 57-68

  12. Kayoma, F.O., Alfred, S.B., & Ikeoji, C.N. (2017) Students’ perception and attitude towards entrepreneurship and its education in colleges of education for economic diversification in Delta State, Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
    Vol.1(1) Pages: 118-127

  13. Ikeoji, C. N., & Eravwuvieke, Joy S (2017) Determination of agricultural education and training needs of prospective entrepreneurs for economic diversification in Delta State, Nigeria, Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
    Vol.1(1) Pages: 178-185

  14. Nwokoye, C. F. & Ikeoji, C. N (2017) Competencies in snail production required by secondary school agricultural science graduates in Anambra State for economic diversification, Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers’ Association of Nigeria
    Vol.1(1) Pages: 217-226

  15. Ikeoji, C.N. & Onyekwuluje, C.O (2017) Research difficulties confronting graduate students of agricultural education in Delta State University, Abraka, Journal of Education and Social Sciences
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  16. Ikeoji, C. N (2017) In search of future farmers of Nigeria: Can we make sense of Charles Prosser’s theorems?, The 58th Inaugural Lecture of Delta State University, Abraka,
    Vol. Pages:

  17. Onochie, E.I. and Ikeoji, C.N (2016) Farmers’ perception towards agricultural credits for job creation for secondary school graduates in Oshimili South, Delta State, Journal of Association of Vocational and Technical Educators of Nigeria (AVTEN)
    Vol.21(1) Pages: 109-115

  18. Ikeoji, C.N. & Ogwu, C (2016) Technical skills needed by Animal Husbandry teachers to train employment-ready graduates of senior secondary schools in the Niger-Delta of Nigeria, Proceedings of Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education (AIAEE) Conference held at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Portland, OREGON, USA
    Vol. Pages: 4-8

  19. Ikeoji, C. N. & Samuel, S. Agbidi (2015) Bridging the gap in manpower needs of Nigeria through technical vocational education and training workplace partnership, Nigeria Vocational Association Journal
    Vol.20(1) Pages: 223-229

  20. Nwokoye, C. F. & Ikeoji, C. N (2014) Entrepreneurial skills needs of agriculture graduates for quail production in Anambra State, Nigeria Vocational Association Journal
    Vol.19(1) Pages: 132-142

  21. Kayoma, F.O. & Ikeoji, C.N (2014) Entrepreneurship traits as correlates of entrepreneurial intentions of colleges of education agriculture students in Delta State, Nigeria Vocational Association Journal
    Vol.19(1) Pages: 263-276

  22. Ikeoji, C. N. & Iwelunmor, R. N. (2014) Technical and vocational skills needed by cassava farmers for food security in Ukwani Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria Vocational Association Journal
    Vol.19(2) Pages: 96-104

  23. Ikeoji, C. N (2014) Re-directing Igbo entrepreneurship towards national development, Sunday Vanguard, January 12, 2014
    Vol. Pages: 34

  24. Ikeoji, C. N. and V. Ideh (2013) Vocational education and training: An assessment of agriculture students perception of inadequacies in industrial work experience programme of Delta State University Abraka: in P. O. Ikoya (ed), Proceedings of Faculty of Education Conference
    Vol. Pages:

  25. Ikeoji, C. N (2013) Attitude: The change we need on our roads. Guest Lecture presented at the 2013 Annual Ember Month Campaign/Stakeholders Forum, Don Rose Conference Hall, Ughelli/Patani Road, Ughelli, on Thursday, 14th November, 2013
    Vol. Pages:

  26. Ikeoji, C. N (2012) Entrepreneurship among the Igbos: Imperative for a re-direction towards national development. Third Biennial Lecture Series of ELOBUIKE, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages:

  27. Alfred, S. B.; Kayoma, F.O. & Ikeoji, C. N (2012) Blended learning: A strategy for agricultural education delivery in a knowledge-driven economy, Nigerian Vocational Association
    Vol.17(1) Pages: 184-193

  28. Ikeoji, C.N. and Ekeagwu, Mary (2011) Professional and technical competencies needed by agricultural science teachers in duck production: Implications for food security and diversity in Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Home Economics (NIG. JHEC)
    Vol.2(1) Pages: 63 – 75

  29. Ikeoji, C.N. and Imobighe, M.U (2011) Agricultural literacy level exhibited by women farmers in Abraka Farm Reserve: A strategy for achieving food security in Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Home Economics
    Vol.2(1) Pages: 89 – 99

  30. Ikeoji, C.N. (2011) Importance of vocational technical education in the Nigerian economy”, Guest Lecture presented at the School of Marine Technology, Warri.
    Vol. Pages:

  31. Ikeoji, C. N (2011) Lapses in the carrying capacity of tertiary institutions in agricultural education: The need for new direction. In P. Muoboghare (ed): Carrying capacity of tertiary educational institutions in Nigeria, A Book of Reading in honour of Prof. John Okpako Enaohwo
    Vol. Pages:

  32. Ikeoji C. N. & Ojinnaka P.E. (2011) ICT for effective teaching and learning of agriculture in secondary schools in Delta State. In Prof .C N Ikeoji (ed) ICT and Educational Development in Africa, Proceedings of the 2011 Annual International Conference 9-13th August 2011, held at Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 95-99

  33. Ikeoji, C. N. & Alfred S. B. (2011) The Place of information and communication technology in effective vocational agriculture education delivery in secondary schools in Nigeria. In Prof. C.N. Ikeoji (ed) ICT and Educational Development in Africa, Proceedings of the 2011 Annual International Conference 9-13th August 2011, held at Delta State University, Abraka,
    Vol. Pages: 150-156

  34. Ikeoji, C.N. & Kayoma F.O. (2011) Towards improving teaching and learning of agricultural education in Nigerian schools through information and communication technology. In C. N. Ikeoji (ed):, Proceedings of the 2011 Annual International Conference of Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 188-194

  35. Ikeoji, C.N (2010) Agricultural education as a tool for sustainable development in Nigeria. A Lead paper presented at the 1st National Conference of the School of Agriculture and Vocational Studies, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri
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  36. Ikeoji, C. N (2010) Difficult content areas as perceived by newly employed agricultural science teachers in Delta State secondary schools, Nigerian Vocational Journal
    Vol.13(1) Pages: 48 - 57

  37. Ikeoji, C. N (2009) Socio-economic and cultural functions of goats in the Niger-Delta of Nigeria: Implication for education of farmers. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science, , Ghana Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Accra, Ghana
    Vol.43 Pages:

  38. Ikeoji, C. N (2009) Gender differences in the implementation of agricultural science curriculum in Delta State. Journal of Curriculum Studies, Curriculum Organisation of Nigeria (CON) University of Calabar
    Vol.XIV Pages:

  39. Ikeoji, C. N (2009) Urban agriculture as a strategy for eradication poverty and hunger in Delta State, Faculty of the Social Science, Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 53-61

  40. Ikeoji, C. N (2009) “Agricultural development through the schools” , Pointer Newspaper, Thursday 31st December 2009
    Vol.IX Pages: 19

  41. Ikeoji, C. N (2008) Training needs of rural women in agriculture in Delta/Edo States of Nigeria. Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science, Ghana Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, Accra, Ghana
    Vol.41 Pages: 78 - 84

  42. Ikeoji, C.N., Ovienmoada, L.E. and Disi, J.O (2008) Stakeholders’ perception of adaptability of agricultural education graduates to occupations other than teaching. Technical and Vocational Education Journal, Department of Vocational of Technical Education, Faculty of Education, University of Benin
    Vol. Pages: 80 - 89

  43. Ikeoji, C. N (2008) The practical agricultural science teaching delivery in private secondary schools in Delta State as perceived by agricultural science teachers and students. African Journal of Allied Education, Department of Educational Foundation, Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
    Vol.2(1) Pages: 110-124

  44. Ikeoji, C.N., Agwubike, C.C. and Disi, J.O (2007) Perceptions of head agricultural science teachers regarding problems and challenges of vocational agriculture delivery in secondary schools in Delta State, Nigeria. Electronic Journal of Science Education, Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas
    Vol.11(2) Pages: 6-17

  45. Ikeoji, C.N., Agwubike, C.C. and Ideh, V. (2007) The role of Sandwich in-service programme in developing agricultural science teachers in Delta State Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Education, American Association for Agricultural Education, USA
    Vol.48(1) Pages: 97 - 105

  46. Ikeoji, C.N. (2007) Animal husbandry: Pests and diseases and the trade in livestock. In F.O. Odemerho et al (Ed); Delta State in Maps, Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Delta State University Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 119 - 125

  47. Egbule, P. E. and Ikeoji, C.N (2006) Modern tropical agriculture for senior secondary Schools and colleges, Alphabet Nigeria Publishers, Owerri.
    Vol. Pages:

  48. Ikeoji, C.N. and Agwubike, C.C (2006) Approaches for effective vocationalisation of secondary school agriculture in Nigeria: The views of agricultural science teachers in Delta State. Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, Taylor and Francis Group for Wageningen University, The Netherlands
    Vol.12(3) Pages: 213 - 222

  49. Ikeoji, C.N. and Agwubike, C.C (2006) Problems facing new agricultural science teachers in Delta State, Nigeria. European Journal of Scientific Research, Eurojournals Publishing Inc. Turkey
    Vol.13(2) Pages: 229 -237

  50. Ikeoji, C.N. and Ojinaka, P.E (2005) Alternative sources and improvisation of teaching materials for agricultural science in secondary schools: A strategy for family survival in Delta State. Journal of Home Economics Research, Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria, University of Nigeria Nsukka
    Vol.5 (5) Pages:

  51. Ikeoji, C.N. and Kevwe, G. Otite (2004) “Manure disposal for sustainable environment in the Niger-Delta of Nigeria” Book of Abstracts of Soil Science Society of Nigeria, Soil Science Society of Nigeria, University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
    Vol. Pages:

  52. Ikeoji, C.N. and Agwubike, C.C (2003) “Meeting the challenges of the new technologies in science education in Southern Nigeria: The gender sensitive approach”. Proceedings of the 11th International GASAT Conference, 6th - 11th July 2003 held in Mauritius, Gender and Science and Technology (GASAT) in Mauritius
    Vol. Pages: 141-147

  53. Ikeoji, C.N., Agwubike, C.C. and Nmalada, N.A. (2002) Community-based resources in teaching agriculture in secondary schools - An alternative strategy for sustainable development in Africa. 43rd Annual Conference Proceedings of Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), Heinemann Education Books Nigeria Plc for Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN).
    Vol. Pages: 201 - 205

  54. Ikeoji, C. N (2002) “WOMEN, health and population: Implications for Nigeria’s sustainable agricultural development.” Journal of Gender Research, Nigeria Gender Network, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
    Vol.1(1) Pages: 14 - 22

  55. Ikeoji, C. N. and Agwubike, C.C. (2001) Sources of stress among female teachers of science, technology and vocational subjects: Implication for teacher education in Nigeria. 42nd Annual Conference Proceedings, Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), Heinemann Educational Books, Nigeria Plc for Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN).
    Vol. Pages: 201 - 205

  56. Ikeoji, C. N (2000) Policy imperatives for the future farmers of Nigeria: A proposal. Education and the Challenge of Patriotism in Nigeria., Philosophy of Education Association of Nigeria (PEAN)
    Vol. Pages: 257-263

  57. Nnadi, F.N., Onuoha, E.D. and Ikeoji, C.N (2000) Agricultural education: In F.N. Nnadi and F.N. Madubuike (Ed). Introductory Agriculture for Universities and Colleges. Owerri Education Books and Investment Limited, Egbeoba Associates
    Vol. Pages: 213-229

  58. Ikeoji, C. N (2000) Regular in-service training for agricultural science teachers in secondary schools: A tool for maintaining teacher performance standards in practical agriculture. Journal of Teachers and Teaching, Association of Teacher Educators of Nigeria (ATEN), University of Calabar, Calabar
    Vol.1(2) Pages: 155-160

  59. Ikeoji, C. N (2000) Training needs of rural women in agriculture for sustainable development in Delta/Edo States of Nigeria, Book of Abstracts GASAT Africa Regional Conference
    Vol. Pages: 47

  60. Ikeoji, C. N (2000) Maintenance of standards in agricultural education in Nigerian secondary schools: A tool for sustainable agricultural development in the 21st century. Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment, Faculty of Science Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.
    Vol. Pages:

  61. Ikeoji, C. N (1999) Farmers’ awareness of agricultural extension service in Delta State: Problems and solutions. Journal of Home Economics Research (JHER), Nigerian Home Economics Research Association
    Vol.II Pages: 38-42

  62. Ikeoji, C. N (1999) Utilising agricultural extension services for vocational agriculture in Nigerian schools and colleges. Journal of Vocational and Adult Education (JOVAE). , Department of Vocational and Adult Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
    Vol.1(2) Pages: 165-172

  63. Ikeoji, C. N. and Ibeneme, A (1999) Potentials of private secondary schools for practical agriculture in Onitsha North/South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Multidisciplinary Journal, National Association for the Advancement of Knowledge
    Vol.1(4) Pages: 129 - 136

  64. Ikeoji, C. N. and Agwubike C. C (1999) In-service educational needs of agricultural science teachers in Delta State. Journal of Educational Research and Development (JERD). Delta State University, Abraka, Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol.1(1) Pages: 91 - 102

  65. Ikeoji, C. N (1998) Developing relevant psycho-productive devices for evaluating vocational skills. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, National Association of Curriculum Theorists
    Vol.VI Pages: 81-85

  66. Ikeoji, C. N (1998) Scientific utilisation of agricultural inputs exhibited by rural farmers for food production in Delta State. Nigerian Journal of Rural and Community Development, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ogun State University of Nigeria, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State
    Vol.VI Pages: 62 - 67

  67. Ikeoji, C. N (1997) Identification of psycho-productive skills in crop production in senior secondary schools for evaluation purposes: Implication for stress and crisis in agricultural education, Journal of the Department of Science and Technical Education, University of Science and Technology, Enugu
    Vol. Pages: 205-218

  68. Ikeoji, C. N (1997) Scientific utilisation of agricultural inputs exhibited by rural farmers for food production in Delta State, Book of Abstracts. Science Association of Nigeria (SAN)
    Vol. Pages: 12

  69. Ikeoji, C. N (1997) Effectiveness of rating scales in assessing psychoproductive skills in crop production in secondary schools. Nigerian Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, National Association of Curriculum Theorists
    Vol.VI Pages: 1-5

  70. Ikeoji, C. N (1997) Improving senior secondary certificate practical agricultural science test format: A basis for effective curriculum implementation. Nigerian Vocational Association Journal, Nigerian Vocational Association.
    Vol.IX Pages: 5-10

  71. Ikeoji, C. N (1994) Towards an effective psychomotor evaluation in vocational agriculture in the Secondary Schools. Journal of Nigerian Vocational Association, Nigeria Vocational Association
    Vol.VII Pages: 230-235

  72. Ikeoji, C. N (1994) Effective involvement of youths in secondary school agriculture in schools: Panacea for Nigeria’s food problems. Nigerian Technical Writers, Researchers and Instructional Development Journal, Chukwurah Press, Awka
    Vol.I Pages: 95-103

  73. Ikeoji, C.N. and P.E. Egbule (1993) Modern practical agricultural science for senior secondary schools, Published by Totan Publishers Ltd. Owerri
    Vol. Pages: