Prof. OVWIGHO, BISHOP O (HEAD OF DEPARTMENT)

Email: boovwigho@delsu.edu.ng

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• Area of Specialization: Agricultural Programme Evaluation and Rural Sociology
• Department of Agriculture Extension


• Bishop Ochuko Ovwigho holds an M.Sc and Ph.D in the year 2000 from the Premier University of Ibadan, Nigeria in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development while the B.Sc. (Ed) was obtained from UNN. Dr. Ovwigho joined the services of the Delta State University in February, 1999 as Assistant Lecturer. He has held several positions including that of Acting Head of Department 2013 to 2015. He is a seasoned academic and researcher in the area of Agricultural Programme Evaluation and Rural Sociology. He has published extensively in the area of Agricultural Programme Evaluation. He teaches by inspiration and proper guidance. There is need to emphasise that he does not publish because he wants to perish tomorrow. Presently he remains the only authority in measurement and scaling in Nigeria as evinced by his research work. He was the first to publish a book on the Logical Framework Monitoring and Evaluation Model. The book 'Principles of Youth Development in Africa' in which he is the leading author is well demanded and required as practical guide in Child Culture as well as in the teaching of rural youth extension and education courses in Colleges and Universities. He has supervised two Ph.D students, several Masters' Degree and undergraduate students. My life interest is finding solution to disunity in the human race.

My Publications
1. Eromedoghene, E. O. and Ovwigho, B. O. (2019) Construction of Socio-economic status Indices for Arable Farmers in Isoko North and South Local Government Areas of Delta State, Nigeria., Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment, Faculty pf Agriculture Delta State University Abraka (Asaba Campus)
   www.jafedelsu.com/2020/04/05 Vol. 6(3) Pages: 1- 14
   
   
2. Ovharhe, O. J. and Ovwigho, B. O. (2016) Rural Development: Conceptual Issues and Implications for Agricultural Development in Delta State, Nigeria. , Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment, Faculty pf Agriculture Delta State University Abraka (Asaba Campus)
   www.jafedelsu.com Vol.2 Pages: 15-19
   
   
3. Ovwigho, B.O (2014) Standardisation of a Socio-economic Status Scale for Heads of Rural Arable Farm Families in the North Agricultural Zone of Delta State, Nigeria. , International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology, Federal University of Agriculture, Owerri, Nige
   Vol.17(1) Pages: 1717- 1725
   
   
4. Ovwigho, B. O (2014) Effects of Advisory Services on Attitude to Innovations and Fatalism: A Case Study of the Fadama III Participants in Delta Central Senatorial District of Delta State Nigeria. , Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Faculty of Agriculture, Ambrose Alli University., Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria
   Vol.4(1) Pages: 11-23
   
   
5. Ovwigho, B. O., Ifie, P. A. and Ajobo, R. T (2014) Availability and Use of Modern Information Communication Technologies by Extension Agents in Delta Agricultural Development Projects, Delta State Nigeria., Nigerian Journal of Agriculture and Forestry, Faculty of Agriculture, Ambrose Alli University., Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria
   Vol.4(1) Pages: 37-45.
   
   
6. Ovwigho, B. O. (2014) Socio-economic Status and Psychological Constructs of Heads of Farm Families in Delta State Nigeria., Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Imo State University, Owerri.
   Vol.11(1) Pages: 57-68
   
   
7. Ovwigho, B. O. and Ifie, P. A. (2014) Effects of the Women in Agriculture (WIA) Programme on Welfare of Rural Women in Uvwie Block of the Agricultural Development Programme (ADP), Delta State, Nigeria. , Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science
   www.iosrjournals.org Vol.7(1) Pages: 50-54
   
   
8. Ovwigho, B. O., Isiorhovoja, R. A. and Idoge, D. E. (2014) Positions and Roles of Agricultural Extension Workers in Poultry Egg Marketing in Delta State, Nigeria, Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences/Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research
   Vol. 5(2) Pages: 197-206
   
   
9. Ovwigho, B. O. (2014) Social and Economic Challenges of Small Scale Arable Farming in Delta Central Agricultural Zone, Delta State, Nigeria, , Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Health Care/International Institute for Science, Technology and Education
   Vol.4(7) Pages: 26-31
   
   
10. Ofuoku, A. U., Idoge, D. E. and Ovwigho, B. O. (2014) Child Labor in Agricultural Production and Socioeconomic Variables among Farming Households in Nigeria, Journal of Rural Social Sciences
    Vol.,29(2) Pages: 67 - 81
    
    
11. Ovwigho, B. O. (2014) Rethinking Rural and Agricultural Development through Market-Oriented Technologies in Africa., Sustainable Agriculture Research/Canadian Center of Science and Education
    Vol. 3(1) Pages: 85-94
    
    
12. Ovwigho, B. O. (2013) Monitoring and Evaluation of FADAMA III Projects in Delta Central Senatorial Districts, A Report submitted to the Delta State Coordination Office of the National Fadama Development Project ( Fadama III), Delta State, Nigeria
    Vol. Pages: 44p
    
    
13. Ovwigho, B. O. (2013) Monitoring and Evaluation of FADAMA III Projects in Delta South Senatorial District, A Report submitted to the Delta State Coordination Office of the National Fadama Development Project ( Fadama III), Delta State, Nigeria
    Vol. Pages: 44p
    
    
14. Ovwigho, B. O. (2013) A Framework for Measuring Adoption of Innovations: Improved Cassava Varieties in Delta State, Nigeria., http://www.apen.org.au/extension-farming-systems-journal
    https://www.apen.org.au/static/uploads/files/efs9-01r21-wfovjqrfbjyw.pdf Vol.9(1) Pages: 171-179
    
    
15. Ovwigho, B. O. and Orogun, P. (2013) Preliminary Assessment of Newspaper Coverage of Agricultural News in Delta State: A Case Study of the Pointer Newspaper in Delta State Asaba, Nigeria. , Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Research/ Canadian Center of Science and Education
    Vol.12(2) Pages: 232- 235
    
    
16. Ovwigho, B. O. and Ifie, P. A. (2013) Influence of Attitude and Social Belief on Domestication of Snail Production in the South Senatorial District of Delta State Nigeria., Spanish Journal of Rural Development / Galician Association of Researchers for Rural Development
    Vol.IV(2) Pages: 9-17
    
    
17. Ovwigho, B. O. (2013) A Framework for Measuring Adoption of Innovations: Improved Cassava Varieties in Delta State, Nigeria., Extension Farming Systems/Australasia Pacific Extension Network, Australian Farm Business Management Network (AFBM), Charles Sturt University, Curtin University; The University of Melbourne (Institute of Land and Food Resources); Massey University (College of Sciences); and Marcus Oldham College
    EFS Semantic scholars. Org. Vol. 9(1) Pages: 171-179
    
    
18. Ovwigho, B.O. (2013) Empirical Demonstration of Techniques for Computing the Discrimination Power of a Dichotomous Item Response Test., Journal of Research & Method in Education
    Semantic Scholars. Org www.iosrjournals.org Vol. , 3(2) Pages: 12-17
    
    
19. Ovwigho, B. O. (2012) Application of the Logical Framework Monitoring and Evaluation Model, Lambert Academic Publishing Germany
    Vol. Pages: 67p
    
    
20. Ovwigho, B. O. (2011) Contribution of Advisory Services and Input Support to ADP and Adaptive Research to the Attainment of the of Fadama III Project Development Objective in Delta State, Nigeria, A Report submitted to the Delta State Coordination Office of the National Fadama Development Project ( Fadama III), Delta State, Nigeria
    Vol. Pages: 84p
    
    
21. Ifie, P. A.; Ovwigho, B. O. and Erie, A. P.( 2011). (2011) Rural Women Groups (RWGs) Characteristics and Participation in Agricultural Extension Activities Delta State, Nigeria, , International Journal of Vocational Studies/Centre for Promotion of International Relations, Studies and Development, Ghana
    Vol. 3 (1) Pages: 220 – 226
    
    
22. Ovwigho, B. O. (2011) Construction of Socio-economic Status Indexes for Heads of Rural Farm Families in the Central Agricultural Zone of Delta State Nigeria., Extension Farming Systems Journal/Australasia Pacific Extension Network, Australian Farm Business Management Network (AFBM), Charles Sturt University, Curtin University; The University of Melbourne (Institute of Land and Food Resources); Massey University (College of Sciences); and Marcus Oldham College
    http://www.csu.edu.au/faculty/science/saws/afbmnetwork/efsjournal/index.htm Vol. 7(1)\ Pages: 21-28
    
    
23. Ovwigho, B.O. (2011) Training Needs of Agricultural Extension Agents in the Central Agricultural Zone of Delta State Nigeria., International Journal of Rural Studies /Gramodaya Degree College and Research Institute,
    Vol. 18 ( 1) Pages: 3- 6
    
    
24. Ovwigho, B.O. (2010) The Role of Rural Women in Household Food Security inEthiope East Local Government Area of Delta State Nigeria. In : Okoh, R.N. (ed). Engendering Policy for Attainment of the Millennium Development Goals. Proceedings of the National Conference on Engendering Policy for Attainment of the Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria, Rural Linkage Network Asaba, Nigeria.
    Vol. Pages: 77-84.
    
    
25. Ovwigho, B.O. (2010) Logical Framework Analysis of the Impact of the Live and Own a Farm Programme of the Delta State Government of Nigeria. , Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America/The Science Hub
    Science Hub Vol. (1)4 Pages: 644-648
    
    
26. Ovwigho, B.O. (2010) Institutional Factors in Curbing Youth Problem Behaviours in the Niger Delta Region. In: Akpotor, A.S., Otite, A.A., Ejumudo, K.O., Tonukare, N.and Sunny, A.(eds). Sustainable Environmental Peace and Security in the Niger Delta, Centre for Environmental and Niger Delta Studies, Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 252-259
    
    
27. Ovwigho, B.O. and Ifie, P.A. (2009) Principles of Youth Development in Africa, Benin- City(Nigeria) :Ethiope Publishing Corporation
    Vol. Pages: 227p
    
    
28. Ovwigho, B.O. (2009) Poverty Coping Mechanisms Among Heads of Farming Households in Delta Central Agricultural Zone, Delta State, Nigeria. In: Ewhrudjakpor, C. and Otite, A.A (eds.) Millennium Development Goals and Challenges : Issues on Education and Poverty, Faculty of Social Sciences Delta Stae University, Abraka
    Vol.1 Pages: 111- 122
    
    
29. Ovwigho, B.O., Bratte, L., Isikwenu, J.O. (2009) Chicken Management Systems and Egg Production in Delta State, Nigeria., International Journal of Poultry Science/Asian Network for Scientific Information
    www.asinet Vol. 8(1) Pages: 21-24
    
    
30. Ovwigho, B.O., Mmereole, F.U.C., Udeh, I., and Akporhuarho, P.O. (2009) Comparison of Constraints to Poultry Producers in Delta State, Nigeria., International Journal of Poultry Science/Asian Network for Scientific Information
    www.asinet Vol.8 (5) Pages: 480-484
    
    
31. Ovwigho, B.O. (2009) Validation of Socio-economic Status Indicators for Heads of Farm Families in Delta North Agricultural Zone Delta State Nigeria., Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development/Academic Journals
    Vol.1(2) Pages: 050-057
    
    
32. Ovwigho, B.O. (2009) Community Farm Extension Model for Agricultural Development in Nigeria. , International Journal of Rural Studies /Gramodaya Degree College and Research Institute,
    Vol.16(2) Pages: 26-31
    
    
33. Ovwigho, B.O. and Ifie , P.A (2009) Attitude of Youth to Agricultural Development Programmes in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta, State, Nigeria., Journal of Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria, Ilorin
    Vol. 13(2) Pages: 67-75
    
    
34. Ovwigho, B.O (2006) Socio-economic Status and Personal Characteristics of Heads of Farm Families in Delta State, Nigeria, Journal of Sustainable Tropical Agricultural Research University of Uyo, Nigeria.
    Vol. 18 Pages: 42-47
    
    
35. Ovwigho, B.O. and Idoge, D.E (2006) The Sustainability of the Fadama Farming System in Anwai, Asaba, Delta State., Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment Federal University of Agriculture, Umudike.
    Vol. 8(2) Pages: 176-183
    
    
36. Ovwigho, B.O., Emuh, F.N. and Idoge, D.E. (2006) Cropping Systems and Constraints of the Socio-economic Environment of Cassava Producers in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, University of Swaziland, UNISWA Research Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology. .
    www.ajol.info Vol. 9 (1) Pages: 45-52
    
    
37. Adekunle, O.A., and Ovwigho, B.O (2005) Empirical Measurement of Socio- economic Status of Farm Families in Delta State, Nigeria., Journal of Agricultural Research and Development University of Ilorin
    Vol. 4 (2) Pages: 200-217
    
    
38. Ovwigho, B.O. (2005) The Role of Indigenous Technologies in Fluted Pumpkin Production in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. In Obinne, C.P.O. (ed). Readings on Indigenous Processing, Storage and Marketing for Poverty Reduction in Nigeria, Nigeria Society of Indigenous Knowledge and Development, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi.
    Vol. Pages: 67-74.
    
    
39. Ifie, P.A. and Ovwigho, B.O. ( (2004) Strategies for Improving the Welfare of Youths Dwelling in the Rural Areas of Nigeria, Journal of Home Economics Research Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
    Vol. 5(3) Pages: 129-133
    
    
40. Ovwigho, B.O (2003) Socio-economic Analysis of Secondary Income Generating Activities of Heads of Farm Families in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria., Journal of Sustainable Tropical Agricultural Research University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria
    Vol. 8 Pages: 77-81.
    
    
41. Idoge, D.E. and Ovwigho, B.O. (2003) Socio-economic Impact of the National Fadama Development Project on Heads of Farm Families in Delta State, Nigeria., International Journal of Economic and Development Issues.
    Vol. 3(1) Pages: 58- 67.
    
    
42. Ovwigho, B.O. and Chucks-Okonta, V.A.A. (2001) Comparative Analysis of Indigenous and Modern Aquaculture Practices in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. In: Olowu, T.A. (ed) Privatization and Commercialization of Agricultural Extension Services Delivery in Nigeria: Prospects and Problems., Proceedings of the Seventh Annual Conference of the Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON). , Ilorin
    Vol.7 Pages: 82-90
    
    
43. Ovwigho, B.O. and Ifie, P.A (1996) Strategies for Improving Vocational Schemes in Warri and Environ., Enugu State University of Science and Technology
    Vol.1 (2 ) Pages: 306-319
    
    
44. Ovwigho, B. O (.2010) Social Factors Affecting Vegetable Production : A Case Study of Vegetable Production in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State Nigeria., Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
    Vol.11(2) Pages: 210-215
    
    
45. Ovwigho, B.O (.2007) Evaluation of Directive and Non-directive Approaches to Community Development. A Case Study of Rural Community Development Project in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State. , Global Journal of Agricultural Science University of Calabar Nigeria.
    African Journa Online Vol. 6(2) Pages: 171-176
    
    
46. Ovwigho, B.O. and Ifie, P.A. ((2008).) Gender Disparity in Cassava Production in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, Extension Farming Systems Journal /Australasia Pacific Extension Network, Australian Farm Business Management Network (AFBM), Charles Sturt University, Curtin University; The University of Melbourne (Institute of Land and Food Resources); Massey University (College of Sciences); and Marcus Oldham College
    Vol. . 4(1) Pages: 1-5
    
    
47. Ovwigho, B. O. ( 2014) Factors Influencing Involvement in Nonfarm Income Generating Activities among Local Farmers: The Case of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria., Sustainable Agriculture Research/ Canadian Center of Science and Education
    Vol. 3(1) Pages: 76-84
    
    
48. Ovwigho, B. O. ( 2014) Influence of Agricultural Extension Contact on Control of Farmland Degradation among Yam Farmers in Delta North Agricultural Zone of Delta State, Nigeria., Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences/ Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research
    Vol. 5(2) Pages: 25- 32