Prof. ACHUBA, FIDELIS I. (HEAD OF DEPARTMENT)

Email: achuba@delsu.edu.ng

• Area of Specialization: Biochemical Toxicology/Ecotoxicology
• Department of Biochemistry


• Fidelis Ifeakachuku Achuba holds a B.Sc, an M.Sc Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Benin, Nigeria in 1993 and 1997, respectively. He obtained Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry, specializing in toxicology and ecotoxicology from Delta State University, Abraka. He is currently a Professor of Biochemistry at Delta State University, Abraka. Achuba’s research interest is on Phytomedicine, Production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks from herbs and species, re-use and application of organic waste in agriculture, biochemistry and physiology of toxicants and ecotoxicology. Scopus Author ID: 8076975100. Current (2020) Scopus h-index: 5.ORCID:http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1358-3829. Current (2020) Google h-index 13

My Publications
1. Onakurhefe, P., Achuba, F.I., George, B.O. and Okpoghono, J (2020) Effect of Elaeis guineensis (Jacq) leaf extracts on crude oil-induced genotoxicity in Wistar albino rats, SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN/ELSEVIER
   https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227620300181 Vol.7 Pages: e00280
   
   
2. Achuba,F.I. and Oshiokpu, M.N. (2019) Growth and metabolic activities of cowpea seedlings exposed to artificial pond wastewater-treated soil, International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in AgricultureSpringer /Berlin Heidelberg
   https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40093-019-0262-x Vol.8 Pages: 351–359
   
   
3. Achuba, F.I. (2019) Protective Role of Elaesis guineensis leaves against crude oil tainted diet–induced hematotoxicity in Wistar Rats, Iranian Journal of Toxicology/Arak University of Medical Sciences in collaboration with the Iranian Society of Toxicology
   http://ijt.arakmu.ac.ir/files/site1/user_files_3a0bf3/achuba-A-10-602-1-d83d374.pdf Vol.13 Pages: 1-4
   
   
4. Achuba, F.I. (2019) Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina Del) extract potentiates testicular metabolic stress induced by petroleum-tainted diets in rats. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Science Research , Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Science Research /Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo, Nigeria
   http://nijophasr.com/articles/volume8/issue1/article165.pdf Vol.8(1) Pages: 44-51
   
   
5. Achuba, F.I. and Ohwofasa, S.O. (2019) Influence of fish pond wastewater treatment of diesel tainted soil on metabolic activities of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seedlings, FUW Trends in Science Technology Journal/Federal University Wukari, Taraba State
   http://www.ftstjournal.com/uploads/docs/41%20Article%2030.pdf Vol.4(1) Pages: 169 –173
   
   
6. Achuba, F.I. and Mordi, J.C. (2019) Effect of methanolic extract of Justicia flava on petroleum-induced reduced cell division and DNA damage, Galician Medical Journal/Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
   http://ojs.ifnmu.edu.ua/index.php/gmj/article/view/1094/943 Vol.26(4) Pages: E201945
   
   
7. Achuba, F.I. (2019) Effect of oil palm leaf treatment of crude oil impinged soil on biochemical indices of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seedlings, Soil and Environment /Soil Science Society of Pakistan
   http://www.se.org.pk/Papers.aspx?issueid=81 Vol.38(2) Pages: 162-169
   
   
8. Achuba, F.I. (2019) Effect of exposure to chronic petroleum pollution on biomarkers of oxidative stress in African toad (Bufo regularis) in parts of delta state, Nigeria, International Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biosciences /SRYAHWA Publications
   https://www.ijrpb.org/papers/v6-i7/4.pdf Vol.6(7) Pages: 18-23
   
   
9. Onakurhefe, P., Achuba, F.I. andGeorge, B.O. (2019) Phytochemical Analysis and Chemical Characterization of Extracts and Blended Mixture of Palm Oil Leaf, Tropical Journal of Natural Products Research/Natural Product Research Group, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
   https://www.tjnpr.org/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=467 Vol.3(9) Pages: 282-297
   
   
10. Achuba, F.I. and Ja-anni, M.O (2018) Effect of abattoir waste water on metabolic and antioxidant profiles of cowpea seedlings grown in crude oil contaminated soil, International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in AgricultureSpringer /Berlin Heidelberg
    Vol.7(1) Pages: 59-66
    
    
11. Achuba, F.I. (2018) Powdered oil palm (Elaesis guineensis Jacq) leaf as remedy for hydrocarbon induced liver damage in rats, Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Science Research /Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Uyo, Nigeria
    Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Applied Science Research Vol.7(3) Pages: 89-95
    
    
12. Achuba, F.I. (2018) Evaluation of the protective effects of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) on haematological indices of rats fed with crude oil treated diet, Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management/Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/170467 Vol.22(4) Pages: 489-492
    
    
13. Achuba, F.I. and Iserhienrhien, L.O (2018) Effects of soil treatment with abattoir effluent on morphological and biochemical profiles of cowpea seedlings (V. unguiculata) grown in gasoline polluted soil, Ife Journal of Science/Faculty of Science, university of Ife, Nigeria
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijs/article/view/168276 Vol.20(1) Pages: 051 – 059
    
    
14. Achuba, F.I.and Obaremi, C. (2018) Effects of selenium fortified diet on inflammatory markers in Wistar albino rats exposed to crude oil, Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Research/FACULTY OF PHARMACY, UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA
    https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fidelis_Achuba/publication/337171371_31Effects_of_Selenium_Fortified_Diet_on_Inflammatory_Markers_in_Wistar_Albino_Rats_Exposed_to_Crude_Oil/links/5dc9b41092851c818046cbfc/31Effects-of-Selenium-Fortified-Diet-on-Inflammatory-Markers-in-Wistar-Albino-Rats-Exposed-to-Crude-Oil.pdf Vol.3(3) Pages: 209-216
    
    
15. Achuba, F.I. (2018) Effect of Moringa oleifera on crude oil mediated haematotoxicity in Wistar albino rats, Nigerian Journal of Pure and Applied Science/Faculty of Physical Sciences and Faculty of Life Sciences, Univ. of Ilorin, Nigeria
    http://njpas.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/NJPAS-18-A29.pdf Vol.31(2) Pages: 3192-3196
    
    
16. Okpoghono, J., George, B.O. and Achuba, F.I. (2018) Assessment of antioxidant indices after incorporating crude oil Contaminated catfish and African Nutmeg (Monodora myristica) extracts into rat diet, Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management/Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/167924 Vol.22(2) Pages: 197–202
    
    
17. Achuba, F.I. (2018) Effects of hydrocarbon polluted soil on the biomass and protein content of cowpea and maize seedlings, Ife Journal of Agriculture/Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ife, Nigeria
    https://ija.oauife.edu.ng/index.php/ija/article/view/111 Vol.30(3) Pages: 19-32
    
    
18. Achuba, F.I. and Okoh, P.N. (2018) An appraisal of the effects of different petroleum chemicals on selected food crop seedlings, Nigerian Research Journal of Chemical sciences /University of Nigeria, Nsuka,Nigeria
    https://www.unn.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/APPRAISAL-OF-THE-EFFECTS-OF-DIFFERENT-PETROLEUM-CHEMICALS-ON-SELECTED-FOOD-CROP-SEEDLINGS.pdf Vol.5 Pages: 75- 81.
    
    
19. Achuba, F.I. (2018) Oil palm leaf treatment alters soil enzyme activities of crude oil polluted soil. FUW Trends in Science and Technology Journal, FUW Trends in Science and Technology Journal/Federal University Wukari, Taraba State
    http://www.ftstjournal.com/Digital%20Library/31%20Article%2032.php Vol.3(1) Pages: 167-170
    
    
20. Achuba, F.I. (2018) Role of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) extract in prevention of renal toxicity induced by crude petroleum contaminated diets in rats, International journal of veterinary science and medicine/Taylor & Francis
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1016/j.ijvsm.2018.07.002?af=R Vol.6(2) Pages: 172-177
    
    
21. Okpoghono, J., Achuba, F.I. and George, B.O. (2018) Protective effect of Monodora myristica extracts on crude petroleum oil-contaminated catfish (Clarias gariepinus) diet in rats. , International journal of veterinary science and medicine/Taylor & Francis
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1016/j.ijvsm.2018.03.006 Vol.6(1) Pages: 117-122
    
    
22. Achuba, F.I. (2018) Modulation of crude oil induced alteration of oxidative stress indices in rat by red palm oil, Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management/Faculty of Science, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jasem/article/view/174452 Vol.22(6) Pages: 929-932
    
    
23. Achuba, F.I. and Erhijivwo, P.O (2017) The effect of abattoir waste water on the metabolism of cowpea seedlings grown in diesel contaminated soil. , Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment/Faculty of Science, delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
    Vol.15(1) Pages: 155-162
    
    
24. Achuba, F.I., Ubogu, L.A. and Ekute, B.O (2016) Moringa oleifera attenuates crude oil contaminated diet induced biochemical effects in Wistar albino rats, UK Journal Pharmaceutical and Bioscience /Research Scholar Welfare Association (RSWA)
    http://ukjpb.com/article_details.php?id=252 Vol.4 Pages: 70 -77.
    
    
25. Achuba, F.I. and Nwokogba, C.C (2015) Effects of honey supplementation on hydrocarbon-induced kidney and liver damage in Wistar albino rats, Biokemistri/Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology
    http://www.bioline.org.br/abstract?id=bk15009&lang=en Vol.27(1) Pages: 50 -55
    
    
26. Achuba, F.I. and Nwokogba, C.C (2015) Effect of honey supplementation on heamatological parameters of Wistar albino rats fed hydrocarbon contaminated diets, Biokemistri/Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/biokem/article/view/133033 Vol.27(1) Pages: 44 -49
    
    
27. Achuba, F.I. and Okunbor, G. (2015) Abattoir waste water attenuates kerosene toxicity on cowpea (Vigna unguiculuta) seedlings, Biokemistri/Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/biokem/article/view/192793 Vol.27(4) Pages: 159- 162
    
    
28. Achuba, F.I. (2015) Effect of petroleum products treatment of soil on succinate dehydrogenase and lactate dehydrogenase activities in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and Maize (Zea mays) seedlings, Journal of Experimental Agriculture International/Sciecedormain
    Journal of Experimental Agriculture International Vol.5(5) Pages: 498-508
    
    
29. Achuba, F.I. and Okoh, P.N. (2014) Effect of petroleum products on soil catalase and dehydrogenase activities, Open Journal of Soil Science/Scientific Research Publishing, China
    https://m.scirp.org/papers/52126 Vol.4(12) Pages: 399-406
    
    
30. Achuba, F.I. and Ogwumu, M.D. (2014) Possible protective role of palm oil and beef liver on the kidney and liver of Wistar albino rats fed diesel-contaminated diet, Biokemistri/Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/biokem/article/view/118675 Vol.26(4) Pages: 124-129
    
    
31. Achuba, F.I. (2014) Petroleum products in soil mediated oxidative stress in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and maize (Zea mays) seedlings, Open Journal of Soil Science/Scientific Research Publishing, China
    https://m.scirp.org/papers/52245 Vol.4(12) Pages: 417-435
    
    
32. Achuba, F.I. and Ogwumu, M.D. (2014) Effect of palm oil and beef liver on diesel-induced haematotoxicity in Wistar albino rats, Biokemistri/Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/biokem/article/view/118680 Vol.26(4) Pages: 120–123
    
    
33. Achuba, F.I. (2010) Spent engine oil mediated oxidative stress in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seedlings, Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry/University of Vigo, Spain
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267374148_Spent_engine_oil_mediated_oxidative_stress_in_cowpea_Vigna_unguiculata_seedlings Vol.9(5) Pages: 910-917
    
    
34. Achuba, F.I. and Okoro, I.O. (2010) Role of antioxidants in the palatability and production potentials of water yam (Diascorea alata poir cv kurudu). , Electronic Journal of Environmental, Agricultural and Food Chemistry/University of Vigo, Spain
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228487001_Role_of_antoxidents_in_the_palatability_and_production_potentials_of_water_yam_Diascorea_alata_poir_cv_Kurudu Vol.9(2) Pages: 364-368
    
    
35. Achuba, F.I. and Awhin, P.E. (2009) Protective influence of antioxidant vitamins on hematological indices of rabbits fed crude-oil-contaminated diet, Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry/Taylor and Francis
    https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02772240802138069 Vol.91(3) Pages: 505-510
    
    
36. Achuba, F.I. and Peretiemo-Clarke, B.O (2008) Effect of spent engine oil on soil catalase and dehydrogenase activities, International Agrophysics/Institute of Agrophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences
    Vol.22(1) Pages: 1-4
    
    
37. Achuba, F.I. (2008) African land snail Achatina marginatus, as bioindicator of environmental pollution, North-Western Journal of Zoology /University of Oradea Publishing House, Oradea, Romania
    https://biozoojournals.ro/nwjz/content/v4.1/01.nwjz.04.01.Achuba.pdf Vol.4(1) Pages: 1-5
    
    
38. Otuya, B.O., Akporohnor, E.E. and Achuba F.I. (2008) Determination of heavy metals in toads exposed to oil polluted environment (Ekpan) Delta State, Nigeria, The Environmentalist/Springer
    Vol.28(4) Pages: 1-5
    
    
39. Peretiemo-Clarke, B.O and Achuba, F.I (2007) Phytochemical effect of petroleum on peanut (Arachis hypogea) seedlings, Plant Pathology/science Alert
    https://scialert.net/fulltextmobile/?doi=ppj.2007.179.182 Vol.6(2) Pages: 179-182
    
    
40. Achuba, F.I. (2006) The Effect of sublethal concentrations of crude oil on the growth and metabolism of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seedlings, The Environmentalist/Springer
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10669-006-5354-2 Vol.6(1) Pages: 17-20
    
    
41. Achuba, F.I. and Otuya, E.O. (2006) Protective influence of vitamins against petroleum-induced free radical toxicity in Rabbit. Environmentalist, The Environmentalist/Springer
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10669-006-0158-y Vol.26(4) Pages: 295-300
    
    
42. Achuba, F.I., Peretiemo-Clarke, B.O. and Okolie T.C (2005) Oxidative stress in the brain of rabbits with petroleum-induced hypoglycaemia, Biological Letters/sciendo
    https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/2661/3aa3755c37a987f13e21ced5b345cac80835.pdf?_ga=2.267670025.605163730.1587658165-652908143.1527885936 Vol.42(1) Pages: 33-39
    
    
43. Achuba, F.I. and Osakwe, S.A. (2003) Petroleum – induced free radical toxicity in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). , Fish physiology and Biochemistry/springer
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/B:FISH.0000035905.14420.eb Vol.29(2) Pages: 97-103
    
    
44. Achuba, F.I. (2003) A comparative study of superoxide dismutase activity of different yam species, Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences/ Bachudo Science Co. Ltd
    A comparative study of superoxide dismutase activity of different yam species Vol.9(1) Pages: 31-34
    
    
45. Achuba, F.I. (2003) Biochemical analysis and nutritive value of some malt drinks sold in Nigerian market, International Journal of Gender and Health Studies/
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319442976_BIOCHEMICAL_ANALYSIS_AND_NUTRITIVE_VALUE_OF_SOME_MALT_DRINKS_SOLD_IN_NIGERIAN_MARKET_ACHUBA_F_I Vol.1(1) Pages: 103– 105
    
    
46. Achuba, F.I. (2002) Superoxide dismutase and lipid peroxidation levels in fish from the Ethiope River in southern Nigeria, Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology/Springer
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00128-002-0143-1 Vol.69(6) Pages: 0892–0899