Email: efesunday@delsu.edu.ng

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  • Area of Specialization: Climatology, Water Resources and Environmental Management
  • Department of Geography and Regional Planning

  • He is Professor of Climatology, Water resources and Environmental Management in the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, Faculty of the Social Sciences, Delta State University Abraka, Delta State Nigeria. He is an erudite scholar/Professor with vast journal articles and textbooks publications in international/ foreign and indexed journals, as well as national and local journals. He is also an external examiners to many Universities and Colleges of Educations, member of the University Senate and many committees in the University
    My Publications
  1. Efe Sunday Ighovie, Esosuakpo Enoh Evelyn and Awaritefe, O. D (2023) Correlation of Rainfall on Tuberculosis Distribution in South-Southern Nigeria , Journal of Management and social science research
    Credencepressltd.com Vol.4 (1) Pages: 1-7

  2. Atuma I. Morrison, Efe S. Ighovie and Ndakara O. Emmanuel (2023) Temperature Trend in Niger Delta Region, Nigeria , Journal of Management and social science research
    Credencepressltd.com Vol.4 (1) Pages: 29-39

  3. ATUMA, Ifeanyi Morrison, NDAKARA, Ofudjaye Emmanuel and EFE Sunday Ighovie (2023) Analysis of Rainfall Distributions and Variations in Nigeria, Himalayan Journal of Agriculture
    https://himjournals.com/journal-details/hja/Volume :4/Issue:4 Vol.4(4) Pages: 72-80

  4. Oghenerukevwe Alexander EYEFIA, EFE,Sunday Ighovie, Ifeanyi Morrison ATUMA (2023) Urban-Rural Temperature and Diurnal Temperature Range (DTR) in Delta State, Nigeria, World News of Natural Sciences. An International Scientific Journal
    www.worldnewsnaturalsciences.com Vol.50(2023) Pages: 130-146

  5. Famous Ozabor , Sunday Ighovie EFE, Meelubari Barinua Tsaro Kpang c , Adekunle Obisesan (2023) Social and economic wellbeing of seafarers across coastal Nigeria amidst Corona virus disease, Heliyon
    www.cell.com/heliyon Vol.9(2023) Pages: e18275 (1-15)

  6. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2021) Effects of Corona Virus (COVID-19) on seafarers in Port Harcourt, Rivers, State Nigeria , Journal of Management and social science research
    Credencepressltd.com Vol.2(1&2) Pages: 14-23

  7. Efe, S. I. and Ewere R. C. (2018) Analysis of Urban Sprawl in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria ., The Nigerian Journal of Cartography and GIS Association
    https://www.nca.org.ng Vol.13(1) Pages: 89-79

  8. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2016) Evaluation of Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Temperature Variation in Nigerian Cities., Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International
    http://www.sciencedomain.org/abstract/14981 Vol.6(2) Pages: 1-9

  9. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2016) Comparison of Precipitation Characteristics in Warri and Port Harcourt Metropoigeria., Journal of Social and Management Sciences
    https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/4033/9f0f83b975a4c136a214d40379e6a75a1e6a.pdf Vol.11(1) Pages: 37-43

  10. Weli, V.E. and Efe, S.I. (2015) Climate and Epidemiology of Malaria in Port Harcourt Region, Nigeria. , America Journal of Climate Change
    https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=54577 Vol.4 Pages: 40-47

  11. Efe, S.I. and Weli, V.E. (2015) Economic Impact of Climate Change in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. , Open Journal of Social Sciences.
    http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jss.2015.33012 Vol.3 Pages: 57-68

  12. Efe, S.I. and Eyefia, A. (2015) Climate Change Effects on Policing in Delta State, Nigeria. , Open Journal of Social Sciences / Scientific Research Publishing Inc
    http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jss.2015.35015 Vol.3 Pages: 103-111

  13. Efe, S. I. and Eyefia Alex (2014) Urban Effects On The Precipitation Of Benin, Nigeria , America Journal of Climate Change, Scientific Research Publishing Inc.
    https://www.scirp.org/html/2-2360137_43629.htm Vol.3(1) Pages: 8-21

  14. Efe, S. I. and Elenwo, E. I (2014) Phytoremediation of Crude Oil Contaminated Soil with Axonopus Compressus In The Niger Delta Region of Nigeria , Natural Resources/ Scientific Research Publishing Inc
    https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=42885 Vol.5(2) Pages: 59-67

  15. Elenwo E I and Efe S. I. (2014) Flood Problems in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Nigeria, Int. J. Environ. Eng. Nat. Resour.
    http://www.ethanpublishing.com/uploadfile/2014/0915/20140915111219548.pdf Vol.1(2) Pages: 97-107

  16. Efe, S.I. and Ojoh, C. (2013) Climate Variability and Malaria Prevalence in Warri Metropolis , Atmospheric and climate Science, Scientific Research USA
    https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=27584 Vol.3 Pages: 132-140

  17. Efe, S. I. and Ojoh, C. O. (2013) Spatial Distribution of Malaria in Warri Metropolis., Open Journal of Epidemiology
    https://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=35710 Vol.3(3) Pages: 118-124

  18. Efe, S. I., Cheke, A. L. and Ojoh, C. (2013) Effect of Solid Waste on Urban Warming in Warri, Nigeria Metropolis , Atmospheric and Climate Science 3:6-12
    https://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=38835 Vol.3 Pages: 6-12

  19. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2013) Urban Effects on Precipitation and Rainwater Quality in Warri, Nigeria , Lambert Academy Publishing, Germany
    Vol. Pages: 43-64

  20. Cheke, A. L. and Efe, S. I (2013) Solid Waste and Urban Warming in Nigeria , Lambert Academy Publishing, Germany
      Vol.  Pages:  

  21. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2013) Waste Disposal Problems and Management in Ughelli, Nigeria. , Journal of Environmental Protection Scientific Research USA,
    https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=30788 Vol.4 Pages: 4-11

  22. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2013) Healthcare Problem and Management in Nigeria , Journal of Geography and Regional Planning.
    https://doi.org/10.5897/JGRP2013.0366. Vol.6(6) Pages: 244-254

  23. Efe, S. I. and Mogborukor, J. O.A. (2012) Acid Rain in Niger Delta Region: Implication on Water Resources Quality and Crisis. , International Journal of Science and Technology, by International Association of African Researchers and Reviewers
    https://www.ajol.info/index.php/stech/article/view/108049 Vol.1(1) Pages: 17-46

  24. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2012) Effect of Gas Flaring on the Niger Delta Environment: A Climatological Purview. , Niger Delta Research Digest Niger Delta University Publisher Ltd
    Vol.6(1). Pages: 145 – 171

  25. Efe, S. I. and A. E. Okpali (2012) Management of Petroleum impacted Soil with Phytoremediation and Soil Amendments in Ekpan Delta State, Nigeria , Journal of Environmental Protection, Scientific Research USA.
    https://m.scirp.org/papers/19508 Vol.3 Pages: 386-393

  26. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2012) Climate Change and Environmental Degradation: The case of acid rain in Nigeria. M.A. IIiya and I. M. Dankani (ed) Climate Change and Sustainable Development in Nigeria. , A publication of the Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG).
    Vol. Pages: 199-228

  27. Efe, S. I. and Abotutu, A. O (2012) Environmental Degradation and Rural Development in the Niger Delta in Ibaba I. S. (Ed) Niger Delta: Constraints and Pathways to Development. , Cambridge Scholars Publishing, UK, British Library Cataloguing in Publication
    Vol. Pages: 43-64

  28. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2011) The relationship between gas flaring and the spatial variation of acid rain in Nigeria. , Africa Geosciences Review France
    1760-997X/2011 Vol.318(3&4) Pages: 47-49

  29. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2011) Climate Change : A Challenge to our Generation in T. S. Ayobami and L.O.L Orimoogunje Environmental Research and Challenges of Sustainable Development in Nigeria. , Obafemi Awolowo University Press Ile-Ife, Nigeria pp165-189
      Vol.  Pages: 165-189

  30. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2011) Climate Change and Flood hazards in The Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. , Niger Delta Research Digest Niger Delta University
      Vol.5 Pages: 43-60

  31. Efe, S. I. and P.P. Ugboma (2011) Soil Management Methods under Rice Cultivation in Ndokwa Grassland Soils of Delta State, Nigeria. , African Research Review
    https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272471986_Soil_Management_Methods_under_Rice_Cultivation_in_Ndokwa_Grassland_Soils_of_Delta_State_Nigeria Vol.5(5) Pages: 251-263

  32. Efe S. I. and P. P. Ogbonna (2011) Effects of Rice (Oryza Sativa) Cultivation On Ndokwa Grassland Soils , The Nigerian Academic Forum
    http://www.globalacademicgroup.com/journals/the%20nigerian%20academic%20forum/EFFECTS%20OF%20RICE%20_ORYZA%20SATIVA.pdf Vol.21(1) Pages: 14-20

  33. Efe, S.I. and Ojoh, C (2011) Climate Variability and Commercial Activities in Warri Metropolis, Nigeria. , Journal of Social and Management Sciences
      Vol.6(3) Pages: 61-68

  34. Efe, S. I. and Mogborukor, J. O.A. (2010) Flood Hazards in Warri a Third Word City, Nigeria, Journal of Social and Management Sciences
      Vol.5(2) Pages: 83-93

  35. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2010) Spatial variation in acid and some heavy metal composition of rainwater harvesting in the oil producing region of Nigeria. , Natural Hazard/ Springer
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11069-010-9529-2 Vol.55 Pages: 307-319

  36. Efe, S. I. and Ndakara, E. O. (2010) Environment and Sustainable Development in the Niger Delta: Climate Change and Vegetation in Gas flaring Area of Western Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. , Niger Delta Research Digest/ Niger Delta University Publishers Ltd.
    Vol.4 Pages: 65-81

  37. Okadigwe, L O. and Efe, S. I. (2010) An Assessment of Water sources for Domestic use in Edo State of Nigeria in U. M. Igbozurike, M.A. Ijeioma and E. C. Onyenechere (ed) Rural Water Supply in Nigeria. , Cape publishers Int’l LTD,Owerri, Nigeria.
    Vol. Pages: 45-50

  38. Efe, S. I. and Okadigwe, L. O. (2010) Rural Water Resource Problems in Delta State of 4 Nigeria in U. M. Igbozurike, M.A. Ijeioma and E. C. Onyenechere (ed) Rural Water Supply in Nigeria. , Cape publishers Int’l LTD,Owerri, Nigeria.
    Vol. Pages: 375-390

  39. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2009) A Comparative Study of Physiologic Comfort of Sapele, Warri and Onitsha. , Ilorin Journal of Business and Social Sciences
    Vol.13(2) Pages: 152-162

  40. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2008) Spatial Distribution of Particulate Air Pollution in Nigerian Cities: Implication on Human Health , Journal of Environmental Health Research, Chartered Institute of Health London Chadwick house publishing, London
    www.jehr.online.org Vol.7(2) Pages: 107-116

  41. Efe, S. I. and Efe A .T (2008) Spatial distribution of particulate matter (PM10) in Warri metropolis, Nigeria , The Environmentalist, Springer Netherlands
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10669-007-9154-0 Vol.28 Pages: 385–394

  42. Olobaniyi S.B. and Efe S. I. (2007) Comparative Assessment of Rainwater and Groundwater Quality in an Oil Producing Area of Nigeria: Environmental and Health Implications. , Journal of Environmental Health Research, Chartered Institute of Health Chadwick house publishing, London.
    www.jehr.online.org Vol.6(2) Pages: 111-118

  43. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2007) Urban Flooding in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria, Journal of Environmental Conservation and Research. Anal.
    Vol.1(2) Pages: 96-103

  44. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2007) Effect of Visibility on Aircraft Mishaps in Nigeria., Social and Management Review
    Vol.2(2) Pages: 143-156

  45. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2007) Climate and Maize Production in Ibadan Oyo State, Nigeria. Nigerian , Journal of Research and Production
    Vol.10(2) Pages: 9-16

  46. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2007) The Influence of Climatic Characteristics on Recreation Participation in Abuja, Nigeria , Journal of Research in Tourism
    Vol.1 Pages: 152-167

  47. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2006) Assessment of Private Sector Participation ( PSP) in Water Supply in Abraka and its Environs, Delta State, Nigeria., Journal of Research in Physical Sciences
    Vol.2(2) Pages: 16-20

  48. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2006) Regionalisation of Nigeria Climate: A Recent Approach., The Nigerian Academic Forum
    Vol.11(3) Pages: 32-39

  49. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2006) Particulate Pollution and its Health Implications in Warri Metropolis, Delta State, Nigeria. , Environmental Analar
    Vol.11 Pages: 1339-1351

  50. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2006) Quality of Rainwater Harvesting for Rural Communities of Delta State, Nigeria. , The Environmentalist, Springer Netherlands.
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10669-006-7829-6 Vol.26 Pages: 175-181

  51. Efe, S. I. and Aruegodore, P. (2006) Environmental Hazard: The Case of Soil Erosion in Abraka and its Rural Communities, Delta State Nigeria., Journal of Environmental Studies
    Vol.2(4) Pages: 12-20

  52. Efe, S.I. and Adogbeji, O. B. (2006) The Assessment of the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Data Storage and Information Dissemination in Nigerian Meteorological Stations. , The Electronic Library the International Journal for the Application of Technology in Information Environments. Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, UK
    www.emeraldinsight.com/0264-0473.htm Vol.24(2) Pages: 237-242

  53. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2005) Quality of Water from hand-dug Wells in Onitsha Metropolitan areas of Nigeria. , The Environmentalist, Springer Netherlands
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10669-005-3091-6 Vol.25 Pages: 5-12

  54. Efe S. I, Ogban ,F.E; Horsfall, M. Jnr and Akporhonor, E. E (2005) Seasonal Variation of Physico-chemical Characteristics in Water Resources Quality in Western Niger Delta Region, Nigeria. , Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
    http://www.bioline.org.br/ja05036 Vol.9(1) Pages: 191-195

  55. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2005) Problem of Water Supply in the Rural Communities of Delta State, Nigeria. , International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Dynamics.
    Vol.3 Pages: 15-23

  56. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2003) Effect of Gas Flaring on Temperature and Adjacent Vegetation in Niger Delta Environment. , International Journal of Environmental issues.
    Vol.1(1) Pages: 91-101

  57. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2003) Quality of Water and its Utilization in the Nigeria Rural Setting: The example of rural area of Abraka. , International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Dynamics
    Vol.1 Pages: 81-90

  58. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2003) Carnage in Nigeria Roads: Can They be Avoided? , International Journal of Environmental issues
    Vol.1(2) Pages: 30-38

  59. Efe, S.I. and Aruegodore, P. (2003) Aspect of Microclimate in Nigerian Rural Environment: The Abraka Experience. , Nigerian Journal of Research and Production
    Vol.2(3) Pages: 48-57

  60. Efe, S.I. and Awaritefe O.D. (2003) Agroclimate Factors of Oil Palm in Nigeria. , International Journal of Environmental issues.
    Vol.1(1) Pages: 58-65

  61. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2002) Aspect of Indoor Microclimates Characteristics in Nigeria Cities: The Warri Experience. , Environmental Analar
    Vol.8 Pages: 906-916

  62. Efe Sunday Ighovie (2002) Urban Warming in Nigerian Cities. The Case of Warri Metropolis, African Journal of Environmental Studies
    Vol.3(1&2) Pages: 160 – 168

  63. Efe, S.I. (2001) (2001) Urban effects on temperature in the Warri metropolitan area, Urban and Regional Affairs,
    0 Vol.5(1). Pages: 31-34