Dr. Gabriel Ike Obiefuna
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Dr. Gabriel Ike Obiefuna

Senior Lecturer
Department of Geology, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Hydrogeochemistry from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Gabriel Ike Obiefuna is currently working as Senior Lecturer at Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria. He obtained his PhD in Hydrogeochemistry at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi Nigeria. He has experienced in teaching and research especially as it relates to the Solution of Hydrogeological, Engineering Geological and other Environmental Problems. Further to his skills he has good knowledge in Speciation Modeling of Metal Ions in Groundwater and in the Assessment of Groundwater Quality for Domestic, Industrial and Agricultural purposes Employing Hydrogeological Models, and Adept at Assessing the Geological and Geotechnical properties of Gully sites with a view of Finding Solutions to Gully Erosion Problems. He worked briefly with Enyigba Salt Mines Abakaliki Ebonyi State between 1987-1988 and 1991-1994. He supervised a good number of undergraduate student’s research projects and seminars. He also attended conferences and seminars. He is member of scientific societies and association such as Nigerian Mining and Geoscienc Society, Nigerian Association of Hydrogeologists, International Association of Hydrogeologists, New York Academy of Sciences, and American Chemical Society. He has published 34 articles in both national and international journals as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Earth Science and Geography
100%
Hydrogeology
62%
Hydrogeochemistry
90%
Environmental Geology
75%
Applied Geochemistry
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1
Chapters
1
Articles
38
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Obiefuna,G.I., C.O. Agbo and B. Danjuma, 2018. Geological and geotechnical assessment of selected gully sites in lainde fulani area NE Nigeria. J. Environ. Sci. Resour. Manage., 10: 1-39.
  2. Obiefuna, G.I. and I.S. Nggada, 2014. Geochemical and mineralogical composition of Biu Basalt Deposit, Biu area NE Nigeria. Res. J. Environ. Earth Sci., 6: 241-250.
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  3. Tabwassah, C.A. and G.I. Obiefuna, 2012. Geophysical and Geotechnical Investigation of Cham Failed Dam Project, NE Nigeria. Res. J. Recent Sci., 1: 1-18.
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  4. Obiefuna, G.I. and J. Adamu, 2012. Geological and Geotechnical Assessment of Selected Gully Sites in Wuro Bayare Area NE Nigeria. Res. J. Environ. Earth Sci., 4: 282-302.
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  5. Obiefuna, G.I., M. Oraegbune and P. Ani, 2011. Geotehnical assessment of selected gully sites in ganye area ne Nigeria. Int. J. Phy. Sci., 13: 157-176.
  6. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M. Orazulike, 2011. The Use of Anion Geochemistry in Mapping Groundwater Facies of Yola Area NE Nigeria. Res. J. Chem. Sci., 1: 30-41.
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  7. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M. Orazulike, 2011. The Hydrochemical Characteristics and Evolution of Groundwater in Semiarid Yola Area, Northeast, Nigeria. Res. J. Environ. Earth Sci., 3: 400-416.
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  8. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M. Orazulike, 2011. Sandclass classification for bima sandstone units in yola area NE Nigeria. Int. J. Sci. Res., 1: 63-72.
  9. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M. Orazulike, 2011. Geochemical studies of groundwater systems of semiarid Yola area, Northeast Nigeria. Global J. Geol. Sci., 9: 33-53.
  10. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M. Orazulike, 2011. Geochemical and mineralogical composition of Bima Sandstone deposit, Yola Area, NE Nigeria. Res. J. Environ. Earth Sci., 3: 95-102.
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  11. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M. Orazulike, 2011. Evaluation of corrosion and encrustation potentials of boreholes in yola area, northeastern Nigeria. Trends Applied Sci. Res., 6: 1197-1205.
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  12. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M. Orazulike, 2011. Application and comparison of groundwater recharge estimation methods for the semiarid Yola Area, Northeast, Nigeria. Global J. Geol. Sci., 9: 177-204.
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  13. Obiefuna, G.I. and A. Sheriff, 2011. Assessment of shallow ground water quality of Pindiga Gombe Area, Yola Area, NE, Nigeria for irrigation and domestic purposes. Res. J. Environ. Earth Sci., 3: 131-141.
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  14. Valdon, Y.B., G.I. Obiefuna and E. Ayegba, 2010. Hydrogeological and geotechnical assessment of selected gully sites in Gombi Area, Northeastern, Nigeria. Continental J. Applied Sci., 5: 8-14.
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  15. Obiefuna, G.I., S.S. Adamolekun and M.I. Jackson, 2010. Determining potential areas of groundwater occurrences using remote sensing techniques: A case study of Mubi Area, Northeast, Nigeria. Continental J. Applied Sci., 5: 15-24.
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  16. Obiefuna, G.I., M.O. Oraegbune and C. David, 2010. Geotechnical evaluation of soils in Numan and its environs, Northeastern Nigeria. Continental J. Earth Sci., 5: 20-31.
  17. Obiefuna, G.I. and S.E. David, 2010. Geological and Geotechnical Assessment of Selected Gully Sites In Jada Area NE Nigeria. J. Environ. Sci. Resour. Manage., 2: 22-55.
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  18. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M. Orazulike, 2010. Physicochemical characteristics of groundwater quality from Yola Area, Northeastern Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., 14: 5-11.
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  19. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M. Orazulike, 2010. Hydrologic characteristics of the Benue River wetland in semiarid Yola Area, Northeast, Nigeria. Water Resour. J. Nig. Assoc. Hydrogeol., 20: 54-64.
  20. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M. Orazulike, 2010. Chemical speciation of some metal ions in groundwaters of Yola Area using Geochemical model. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 14: 65-70.
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  21. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M. Orazulike, 2010. Assessment of the groundwater quality of Yola Area for irrigation purposes. Water Res. J. Nig. Assoc. Hydrogeol., 20: 32-52.
  22. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M. Orazulike, 2010. A comparative method of estimating potential evapotranspiration over a semi-arid station in Yola Area, Northeastern Nigeria. Water Res. J. Nig. Assoc. Hydrogeol., 20: 11-31.
  23. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M. Orazulike, 2010. Geology and hydrogeology of groundwater systems of Yola Area Northeast, Nigeria. J. Environ. Sci. Resour. Manage., 2: 37-64.
  24. Obiefuna, G.I. and D.M Orazulike, 2010. Physicochemical assessment of groundwater quality of Yola area, Northeast, Nigeria. Int. J. Phy. Sci., 2: 112-119.
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  25. Ishaku, J.M., G.I. Obiefuna and A. Al-Farisu, 2010. Determinations of Influence of Geology and Anthropogenic Activities on Water Quality in Fufore Area, Northeastern Nigeria. J. Sci. Multi. Res., 2: 135-155.
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  26. Obiefuna, G.I., 2005. Physicochemical qualities of groundwater and Agricultural productivity in Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Agric. Adamawa, 1: 88-106.
  27. Nur, A., G.I. Obiefuna and M.E. Uche, 2005. Hydro-geophysical investigation of bauchi and environs NE of Nigeria. Global J. Geol. Sci., 3: 143-151.
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  28. Bassey, N.E. and G.I. Obiefuna, 2005. The threat of gully erosion in Federal University of Technology Yola Northeastern Nigeria. Sustainable Dev. Agric. Environ., 1: 124-135.
  29. Yenika, M.E., K.O. Uma and G.I. Obiefuna, 2003. The impact of human activities on groundwater quality: A case study of shallow aquifer in Jimeta-Yola Metropolis Northeastern Nigeria. Water Res. J. Nig. Assoc. Hydrogeol., 14: 84-91.
  30. Obiefuna, G.I. and A. Nur, 2003. Hydrogeological and geotechnical study of Bauchi and environs, Northeast Nigeria. Global J. Geol. Sci., 1: 187-198.
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  31. Nur, A., G.I. Obiefuna and N.E. Bassey, 2001. Interpretation of geoelectrical data of the Federal University of technology, Yola, Nigeria. Environ. Hydrol., 9: 1-10.
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  32. Bassey, N.E., A. Nur and G.I. Obiefuna, 2000. Analyses of aerial photographic and aeromagnetic map over Guyuk Area, Northeastern, Nigeria. J. Mining Geol., 36: 145-152.
  33. Obiefuna, G.I., A. Nur, A.U. Baba and N.E. Bassey, 1999. Geological and geotechnical assessment of selected gully sites, Yola Area, Northeast Nigeria. J. Environ. Hydrol., 7: 1-13.
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  34. Obiefuna, G.I., N.E. Bassey, H.I. Ezeigbo and N.S. Duhu, 1997. The geology and hydrogeology of Mubi and its environs, Northeastern Nigeria. Water Res. J. Nig. Assoc. Hydrogeol., 8: 41-51.
  35. Ezeigbo, H.I. and G.I. Obiefuna, 1995. An evaluation of the groundwater resources of Ogbunike area, Anambra State Southeast, Nigeria. Water Res. J. Nig. Assoc. Hydrogeol., 2: 31-41.