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Emeka Daniel Oruonye

Emeka Daniel Oruonye

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About

Professional Summary

Emeka Daniel Oruonye is an Associate Professor of Environmental Science in the Department of Geography, Taraba State University Jalingo. He obtained his B.Sc., M.Sc. and Doctorate degree from the University of Maiduguri. He was the author of the books Geographical Aspects of Yobe State, Climate Change Perception Among Rural Farmers in Taraba State Nigeria and co-author of History, Culture, and Tourism Potentials of Yobe State, Socio-economic and Ecological Impact of Resettlement Scheme along the Lake Chad Region of Nigeria, and the Geography of Taraba State Nigeria. He has also published many journal articles in local and international journals. He is a member of many professional bodies including the Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG), Association of American Geographers (AAG) and African Forest Forum (AFF). His specialization is development geography with interest in rural and agricultural development

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. University of Maiduguri, Nigeria Arid Zone Ecology | Completed: 2008

Publications (90)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Determinants of Rural Household Livelihood Vulnerability to Forest Degradation in the Central Zone of Taraba State, Nigeria
Emeka Daniel Oruonye, Babanyaya BM, Ahmed YM
Journal of Environmental Sustainability and Renewable Systems | Journal Article
10.67927/jenvironsustainrenewsyst/2026(1)104
Crossref
2026
Land use land cover dynamics of upper Benue River Basin, Nigeria.
Joshua, M.M., E.D. Oruonye, A.A. Zemba and M.B. Yusuf,
J. Geosci. Environ. Prot., | Journal Article
10.4236/gep.2023.113009
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2023
An assessment of land cover change in gashaka-gumti National Park, Nigeria.
Kwesaba, D.A., O.E. Daniel, D. Delphine and E. Benjamin,
J. Geosci. Environ. Prot., | Journal Article
10.4236/gep.2023.116013
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2023
Terrain analysis for environmental sustainability in Taraba Central Senatorial Districts, North-East, Nigeria
Oruonye ED, Tukura Ejati Danladi, Zemba A Ambrose, Ahmed YM
Forestry Research and Engineering: International Journal | Journal Article
10.15406/freij.2022.05.00105
Crossref
2022
Geopolitics of climate change-induced conflict and population displacement in West Africa.
Lenshie, N.E., V.N. Ojeh, E.D. Oruonye, C. Ezeibe and C. Ajaero et al.,
Local Environ., | Journal Article
10.1080/13549839.2022.2040461
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2022
Evaluation of erosion-prone areas in Lamurde River Basin, Nigeria using morphometric prioritization method.
Oruonye, E.D. and Y.M. Ahmed,
J. Geogr. Environ. Earth Sci. Int., | Journal Article
10.9734/jgeesi/2021/v25i830301
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2021
An assessment of the performance of state institutions in environmental protection in Taraba State, Nigeria.
Babanyaya, M.B., E.D. Oruonye and Y.M. Ahmed,
Eur. J. Environ. Earth Sci., | Journal Article
10.24018/ejgeo.2021.2.6.206
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2021
Dynamics of artisanal gold mining in Gashaka local government area of Taraba State, Nigeria.
Ahmed, Y.M., E.D. Oruonye and A.U. Adamu,
Int. J. Sci. Res. Updates, | Journal Article
10.53430/ijsru.2021.2.1.0033
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2021
Development question and abundant natural potentials of taraba state: the need for paradigm shift.
Mohammed, I., Oruonye and E. D,
Int. J. Hum. Social Sci., | Journal Article
10.14445/23942703/ijhss-v8i1p106
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2021
Impact of farmers/herders conflict on food security in Nigeria: a case study of Taraba state Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D., Y.M. Ahmed, A.Y. Fatima,
Scholars J. Arts, Humanities Social Sci., | Journal Article
10.36347/sjahss.2020.v08i03.006
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2020
The role of enforcement in environmental protection in Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D. and Y.M. Ahmed,
World J. Adv. Res. Rev., | Journal Article
10.30574/wjarr.2020.7.1.0237
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2020
Socioeconomic impact of COVID-19 in oil exporting countries: an analytical review of the macroeconomic indicators in Nigeria.
Idris, M. and E.D. Oruonye,
Int. J. World Policy Dev. Stud., | Journal Article
10.32861/ijwpds.65.44.50
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2020
The impact of the episodic rainstorm event of 18th april and 5th may, 2018 in taraba state, Nigeria.
Ojeh, N. Vincent, Oruonye, D. Emeka, Arisabor, Lucky and Jutum et al.,
Int. J. Environ. Clim. Change, | Journal Article
10.9734/IJECC/2019/v9i330104
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2019
The role of government institutions in supporting smallholder farmers adaptation to climate change in Gombe state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D., M.U. Osigwe, A. Abdullahi and T.E. Danladi,
Int. J. Pure Agric. Adv., | Journal Article
10.20448/813.31.1.13
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2019
Impact of HIV/AIDS on rural households in Taraba State Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D. and A.A. Gagare,
Jalingo J. Social Manage. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2018
Assessment of public perception and awareness of the effect of poor solid waste disposal on the environment in Jalingo Metropolis.
Oruonye, E.D., T.E. Danladi and Y.M. Ahmed,
Asian Rev. Environ. Earth Sci., | Journal Article
10.20448/journal.506.2018.51.27.33
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2018
Inventorization of abandoned mines and quarry pits in Taraba State, Nigeria.
Ahmed, Y.M. and E.D. Oruonye,
Int. J. Environ. Agric. Biotechnol., | Journal Article
10.22161/ijeab/3.5.32
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2018
Challenges and prospects of mining of solid mineral resources in Taraba State, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D. and Y.M. Ahmed,
Int. Res. J. Public Environ. Health, | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2018
A survey of the exploitation of medicinal plants: Gashaka-Gumti National Park, Taraba State in perspective.
Oruonye, E.D., V.N. Ojeh, Y.M. Ahmed and D. Mberinyang,
J. Geogr. Environ. Earth Sci. Int., | Journal Article
10.9734/JGEESI/2017/38335
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2017
Assessment of environmental effect of abandoned uranium mine site in Mika village of Taraba state Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D. and M.Y. Ahmed,
Int. J. Geogr. Geol., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2017
An assessment of the ecotourism potential of Gashaka Gumti national park in Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D., M.Y. Ahmed, G.A. Hajara and R.J. Danjuma,
Asian Res. J. Arts Soc. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2017
HIV/AIDS interventions in Gombe state Nigeria: Challenges of sustaining the gains.
Oruonye, E.D., H. Abubakar, M.Y. Ahmed and Y. Dan,
Int. J. Asian Soc. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2017
Effects of flood disaster on rural livelihood and coping mechanism in Lau local government area, Taraba state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D., M.Y. Ahmed, Yakubu, Dan, V.C. Wui and T.D.H. Ejati,
Agric. Sci. Res. J., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2017
Challenges of enforcement of forestry legislation in Taraba state, Nigeria.
Ahmed, Y.M. and E.D. Oruonye,
Int. J. Geography Geol., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2017
Prospect of urban water supply in Jalingo Metropolis, Taraba state Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D. and Y.M. Ahmed,
Int. J. World Policy Dev. Stud., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2016
Individual and composite effects of chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens) and Neem (Azadirachta indica) based botanical powdered formulations against Stemborer damage on sorghum in North Eastern Nigeria.
Okrikata, E., I.O. Adepoju and E.D. Oruonye,
J. Biol. Agric. Healthcare, | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2016
Prospect of tourism development on the Mambilla plateau: Lessons from Obudu mountain resort, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D., Y.M. Ahmed and E. Tukura,
Int. J. Manage. Soc. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2016
An appraisal of the challenges of Taraba state agricultural development Programme (TADP) in Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D. and Y.M. Ahmed,
Agric. Sci. Res. J., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2016
Urban sprawl analysis in Jalingo Metropolis, Taraba state Nigeria.
Garboa, K., E.D. Oruonye and Y.M. Ahmed,
Rev. Environ. Earth Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2016
An assessment of the socio-economic impact of Maiganga resettlement scheme, Akko LGA, Gombe state, Nigeria.
Abdulsalam, M., E.D. Oruonye, Y.M. Ahmed and L. Mbaya,
Int. J. Environ. Agric. Res., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2016
Sustainable mining practices in Nigeria: A case study of maiganga coal mining in Gombe state.
Oruonye, E.D., M. Iliya and Y.M. Ahmed,
Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., | Journal Article
10.9734/IJPSS/2016/26441
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2016
Strengthening capacity building for disaster management in Taraba state: A panacea for sustainable development.
Oruonye, E.D., Y.M. Ahmed and E. Tukura,
Int. J. Dev. Res., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2016
Socio-economic impact of commercial production of rosewood (P. erinaceus) in Taraba State, Nigeria.
Ahmed, Y.M., E.D. Oruonye and H.K. Ayuba,
J. Agric. Ecol. Res. Int., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2016
Dynamics of rosewood (Pterocarpus erinaceus), Exploitation in savanna lands of Taraba state Nigeria.
Ahmed, Y.M., E.D. Oruonye and E. Tukura,
Sky J. Soil Sci. Environ. Manage., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2016
Ecological impact of artisanal and small scale mining in parts of Taraba State, Nigeria.
Ahmed, Y.M. and E.D. Oruonye,
Global Adv. Res. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2016
Socioeconomic impact of artisanal and small scale mining on the Mambilla Plateau of Taraba State, Nigeria.
Ahmed, Y.M. and E.D. Oruonye,
World J. Social Sci. Res., | Journal Article
10.22158/wjssr.v3n1p1
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2016
Morphometry and flood in small drainage basin: Case study of Mayogwoi river basin in Jalingo, Taraba State Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
J. Geography Environ. Earth Sci. Int., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2016
Socio-economic impact of artisanal mining of blue sapphire on the Mambilla Plateau.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Res. Humanities Social Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2015
Challenges of abattoir waste management in Jalingo metropolis, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. J. Res. Geography, | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2015
Assessment of the socio-economic impact of Kashimbilla multipurpose dam project in Takum LGA, Taraba State, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Global J. Interdisciplinary Soc. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2015
An assessment of the level of farmers awareness and adaptation to climate change in northern Taraba state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D. and A.A. Adebayo,
J. Social Sci. Res., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2015
Politics of hydroelectric power development in Nigeria: A case study of the Mambilla hydroelectric power project.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Global J. Interdiscip. Social Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2015
Preliminary evaluation of chilli pepper and neem seed kernel powdered formulations against stemborer damage on sorghum in north eastern Nigeria.
Okrikata, E., S.M. Bukar, E.D. Oruonye and B. Ali,
Point J. Agric. Biotechnol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2015
Challenges of water resource development and management in Zing town, Taraba state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D. and E. Bange,
J. Adv. Humanities, | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2015
Flood hazardscape mapping in Jalingo metropolis, Taraba state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.,
Int. J. Innovative Environ. Stud. Res., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2015
Impact of climate variability on rural livelihood on Nigerian Mambilla plateau.
Oruonye, E.D.,
J. Global Agric. Ecol., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2015
Assessment of the impact of land use changes along the flood plains of river Lamurde, Jalingo LGA, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
J. For., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2015
An assessment of the trends of climatic variables in Taraba state Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Global J. Sci. Front. Res., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2014
An assessment of the level of awareness of climate change and variability among rural farmers in Taraba state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. J. Sustainable Agric. Res., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2014
The challenges of fishery resource management practices in mayo ranewo community in Ardo Kola local government area (LGA), Taraba state Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Global J. Sci. Front. Res., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2014
An assessment of the impact of road construction on land use pattern in urban centres in Nigeria: A case study of Jalingo LGA, Taraba state Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Mediterr. J. Social Sci., | Journal Article
10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n10p82
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2014
The challenges of quality secondary education in Taraba state.
Oruonye, E.D.,
J. Educ. Social Res., | Journal Article
10.5901/jesr.2014.v4n3p499
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2014
An assessment of flood risk perception and response in Jalingo metropolis, Taraba state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. J. Forest Soil Erosion, | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2013
The impacts of the drying lake Chad on rural dwellers of Africa.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Spanish J. Rural Dev., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2013
The potential of Neem based pesticides in integrated insect pest management in Nigeria: Aspects for more scientific investigation.
Okrikata, E. and E.D. Oruonye,
Asian J. Biol. Life Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2013
An assessment of climate change in Taraba state, Nigeria.
Adebayo, A.A. and E.D. Oruonye,
Niger. J. Trop. Geogr., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2013
The challenges of rural tourism development in Nigeria: A case of Yorro lga, Taraba state Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. J. Social Sci. Arts Humanities, | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2013
Grass root democracy and the challenges of rural development in Nigeria: A case study of Bali local government area of Taraba state.
Oruonye, E.,
Asian J. Humanities Social Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2013
The challenges of girl-child education to the attainment of the millennium development goals (MDGs) inTaraba state Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
TSU J. Arts Social Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2013
An assessment of the level of HIV/AIDS awareness and vulnerability in tertiary institutions in Jalingo LGA, Taraba state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. J. Sci. Nat., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2012
The challenges of farm credit accessibility by small scale farmers: The experience of farmers in gassol LGA, Taraba state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D. and M . Nafinji,
J. Agric. Econ. Dev., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2012
Issues surrounding the use of plant-derived pesticides (botanicals) in pest management in Nigeria.
Okrikata, E. and E.D. Oruonye,
Int. J. Sci. Nat., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2012
Socio-economic impact assessment of flash flood in Jalingo metropolis, Taraba state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. J. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2012
An assessment of the potential livelihood opportunity in sachet water vending in Jalingo metropolis, Taraba state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Spanish J. Rural Dev., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2012
The socio-economic impact of ethnic conflict in Taraba state: A case study of Kona-Minda conflict in Jalingo metropolis, Taraba state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. J. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2012
An assessment of the medical waste disposal methods in Jalingo metropolis, Taraba state Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. J. Adv. Biol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2012
The challenges of urban flood disaster management in Nigeria: A case study of Jalingo metropolis, Taraba state Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Recent Sci. J., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2012
Multinational oil corporations in subsahara Africa: An assessment of the impacts of globalization.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. J. Humanities Social Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2012
An assessment of the socio-economic impact of urban development-induced resettlement scheme in Nigerian cities: A case study of the nyamusala-ATC road construction in Jalingo metropolis, Taraba state.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. Rev. Social Sci. Humanities, | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2011
The impact of dam construction on irrigation activities downstream of river Yobe, Yobe state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Jalingo J. Afr. Stud., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2011
An assessment of the level of awareness of the effects of climate change among students of tertiary institutions in Jalingo metropolis, Taraba state Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
J. Geogr. Reg. Plann., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2011
Reducing rural poverty and developing livelihood opportunity through irrigation farming in Taraba state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. J. Plant Anim. Environ. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2011
The socio-economic impact of the lake Chad resettlement scheme, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2011
An assessment of fadama dry season farming through small scale irrigation system in Jalingo LGA, Taraba state.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. Res. J. Agric. Sci. Soil Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2011
An assessment of the response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Taraba state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
J. Geogr. Reg. Plann., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2011
The importance of participation and consultation in resettlement scheme: A case study of the Lake Chad resettlement Scheme.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Q. J. Borno Mus. Soc., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2010
Ecological impact assessment (ECIA) ofthe lake Chad resettlement scheme, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Confluence J. Environ. Stud., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2010
Sustainable use of plant protection products in Nigeria and challenges.
Oruonye, E.D. and E. Okrikata,
J. Plant Breeding Crop Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2010
Microbial analysis of municipal water supply in damaturu metropolis, Yobe state, Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D. and W.O. Medjor,
Niger. J. Microbiol., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2010
Protecting Nigeria`s forest resources through effective legislative enforcement: A case study of the lake Chad region of Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Nasher J., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2010
The impact of climate change on the bade fishing festival of Yobe state Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. J. Sustainable Dev., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2010
Fuel wood trading and livelihood sustainability: A case study of damaturu metropolis, Yobe state Nigeria.
Abdullahi, J. and E.D. Oruonye,
Ikhogho, | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2009
Land and compensation issues in resettlement scheme: A case study of the lake Chad resettlement scheme.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Knowl. Rev., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2009
The problems of rehabilitation in the lake Chad resettlement scheme of Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D.,
J. Environ. Res. Policies, | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2009
Environmental impact assessment and resettlement scheme: Lessons for the lake Chad resettlement scheme.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Intellectualism, | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2009
Physico-chemical analysis of borehole water in the three resettlement areas (Ali Sheriffti, Sagir and Dambore) in the lake Chad region of Nigeria.
Oruonye, E.D. and W.O. Medjor,
Nigerian J. Microbiol., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2009
The socio-economic impact of Fadama III project in Taraba State: A case study of Jalingo local government area.
Danjuma, I.A., E.D. Oruonye and Y.M. Ahmed,
Int. J. Environ. Agric. Res., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2008
Trace elements determination in municpal water supply in damaturu metropolis, Yobe state, Nigeria.
Emeka, D.O. and O.M. Weltime,
Bayero J. Pure Appl. Sci., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2008
The lake chad resettlement scheme: Lessons from the Kainji experience.
Oruonye, E.D.,
Int. J. Acad. Focus Ser. Agric. Sci. Environ., | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
2008
An assessment of the effectiveness of the Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) on the quality of life of people in the rural areas. A case study of BOSADP in Dikwa local government area of Borno State.
Ibe, B.A. and E.D. Oruonye,
Sahel Analyst, | Journal Article
Self Emeka Daniel Oruonye
1999