Name: Engr. Michael Igara Nmecha, MNSE, COEN,Reg.

Rank: Lecturer I

Qualifications: First School Leaving Certificate 1992

Senior Secondary School Certificate 1998

General Certificate Examination 2004

B.Eng. (Agricultural Engineering) 2009

M.Sc. (Pollution Control in Environmental Technology) 2014

Ph.D. (Environmental Engineering in Agricultural and

Bio-Resources Engineering) 2017/18 in View

Date of Birth: 14th February

Genotype: AA

Blood Group: A+

Disability: None

FUTO Email address: michael.nmecha@futo,edu.ng

Country: Nigeria

State: Abia

LGA: Ohafia

Home Town: Abiriba

A brief biography

Michael Igara Nmecha, born on February 14, 1981, in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, at Ndubisi Hospital, comes from a family of notable heritage with roots in both Abia and Imo States (Chief and Lolo Igara Nmecha of Ameke Abiriba Abia State/Chief and Lolo Michael Ihemeje Asinobi of Obazu Mbeiri Mbaitoli).

As the eldest of three siblings, his early education spanned the vibrant 1980s at Children Welfare Nursery School and Constitution Crescent Primary School in Aba, before advancing to Ngwa High School, where he completed his secondary education from 1992 to 1998.

Nmecha's academic journey continued at the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, where he pursued and earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Agricultural Engineering and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Pollution Control in Environmental Technology, which is now known as Environment Management.

Despite facing numerous challenges, Nmecha's resilience and determination led him to gain valuable experience through roles in various organizations, including the Ministry of Agriculture in Abeokuta, Ogun State, FADAMA 1-3, Imo State Agricultural Development Program, the Federal Road Safety Corps, TARI-GLO Ventures, the Independent National Electoral Commission, and others.

Since 2012, Nmecha has contributed his expertise to the Public Procurement Research Centre, alongside pursuing a Doctorate degree in Environmental Engineering with a focus on Agricultural Bioresources Engineering.

His appointment as a Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Management underscores his commitment to academic excellence and his practical approach to problem-solving.

Nmecha's personal life is as fulfilling as his professional journey. He is married to Mrs. Ugochi Igara Nmecha, a Lay Reader, and together they are devoted members of the Anglican Church. They are blessed with three children, Princess Michaela Uzoamaka Michael Igara Nmecha, Princess Harmony Onyinyeomachukwu Michael Igara Nmecha,and Princess Chibuchi Purity Michael Igara Nmecha born on February 2nd, 2020,February 7th, 2022, and 3rd May 2024 respectively.

Beyond his family life, Nmecha actively participates in his church as an Usher(Former), Chorister and Bible Study Facilitator and is involved in various religious and community organizations, including the Bible Society of Nigeria, Boys Bridge of Nigeria Owerri Division, Anglican Christian Men Fellowship, and Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship.

Nmecha's hobbies are diverse, ranging from sports such as soccer, table tennis, and swimming, to intellectual pursuits like scrabble, chess, and monopoly, alongside video gaming, internet surfing, reading, traveling, driving, and climbing.

His dynamic personality and openness to new ideas underscore his belief in the power of positivity, flexibility, and hard work. Nmecha's life philosophy centres on making a silent yet impactful difference, underpinned by his deep faith and commitment to seeing possibilities in every challenge.

Appointment Information

Year of Employment: 2018

Centre/Unit/Department: Environmental Management/PPRC/CE-sPESS

• Course Code and Courses Assigned to Teach: Module I: The Legal and Regulatory frameworks for Public Procurement.
• Module VIII: Procurement for Design, Supply, and Installation of electro-mechanical plant.
• Environmental Management PGD
• EVT 528: Erosion Dynamics & Modeling
• EVT 552: Storm Water Management
• EVT 441: Land Development for Erosion Studies.
• EVT 429: Principles of Land Drainage.
• EVT 425: Foundations and Slope Stability.
• EVT 423: Fluvial/Costal Geomorphology.
• EVT 421: Hydrologic Modelling.
• Public Procurement Research Training Courses (PPRCT 01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12).

Status: Lecturer I

Academic Qualifications

• First School Leaving Certificate 1992
• Senior Secondary School Certificate 1998
• General Certificate Examination 2004
• B.Eng (Agricultural Engineering) 2009
• M.Sc. (Pollution Control in Environmental Technology) 2014
• Ph.D (Environmental Engineering in Agricultural

and Bio resources Engineering) 2017/18 in View

Professional Qualifications

• Financial Management for Donor Funded Projects Course Certification Nairobi, Kenya 2024
• Agile Procurement Certification 2024
• Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) 2024

· Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Reg. 2023

• Digital Skills & International Volunteer Certificate 2023
• Advanced international Human Resource Management 2023
• Environmental Standards Track C ToT workshop 20TH – 31ST March 2023
• E-Learning Course Development and Administration Training Using Moodle; Febuary,2023.
• Leadership, Team Building and Personal Productivity Skills; December 2022.
• Project Management Training 2022
• Member Nigeria Society of Engineers 2018
• Mandatory Continuing Professional Education Course forProspective Corporate Members (MCPE) 2018
• Mandatory Branch Pre-Examination Workshop for Prospective Corporate

Members 2018

• Member Igbo Studies Association 2017
• Member IEEE 2017
• IEEE Virtual Events Program in Africa: Cybersecurity 2016
• Certification in Public Procurement (UEPP,UPPP,CMP,TFBEGWS) 2016-18
• HSE Competence Development Training (Level 3) 2011
• General Health, Safety & Environment Course 2011
• Executive Master’s Certification in Project Management 2010
• Graduate Member of Nigerian Society of Engineers 2009

Honours/Awards

1. Award of Study Fellowship to Undertake a PhD Programme in Soil and Water Engineering in the Department Agricultural and Bio resources Engineering, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

2. Letter of Commendation by the University Governing Council at its 178th Meeting held on Thursday December 12,2019 noted with delight the Vice-Chancellor’s report on the selection of the University as the Centre of Excellence in Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards, FUTO (CE-sPESS-FUTO), the Governing Council was very pleased and appreciated my effort in attracting such honor and recognition to the University.

Affiliations

• Member COREN
• Member NES
• Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Member Nigeria Society of Nigeria
• Member Igbo Studies Association
• Member Bible Society of Nigeria
• Patron Boys Brigade of Nigeria (Owerri Zone)
• Member Anglican Men Fellowship
• Member Full Gospel Men’s Fellowship

Experience

(Work Experience)

Federal University of Technology Owerri: Lecturer 1 2018-Till Date

Public Procurement Research Centre: Assistant to the Director on Technical

Logistics and Operations 2012-Till Date

Project Management/Logistics & Transport, FUTO Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Procurement, Environmental

and Social Standards 2018-Till Date

INEC 2011

FRSC 2011

Imo State ADP 2008

FADAMA 2006-07

TARI-GLO Ventures 2006-2012

Research Interest

(Areas of Research Interest/Specialization)

• Engineering
• Oil Spill
• Public Procurement/Procurement management/Sustainable Procurement
• Environmental Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Environment
• Robotics
• Sustainable Energy

Publications

(List of peer-reviewed Publications)

Nmecha, M. I., Okereke, C. D., Egwuonwu, C. C., Okorafor, O. O. (2024). Assessment of Water Quality of Otamiri River along Selected Reach Using Drone Technology. Curr Res Env Sci Eco Letters, 1(1), 01-19.

· October 2023**Iheriohanma, C. C, Nwachukwu, M. A., Ejiogu, C. C., Uyo, C. N., Iwuji, M. C., Nmecha, I. M., Onwuagba, C. G., and Esomonu, I.**Soil Contamination and Sustainability of Open Market in Ihiagwa, Imo State, Nigeria.Global Research in Environment and Sustainability October 2023, Vol. 1, No. 8, pp. 31-39.

· Ekweogu Chinonye, Diagi E. Bridget ,Justin N. Okorondu ,Chidinma Acholonu Obayi Victor Ikedi and M. I. Nmecha **Bio-Accumulation of Heavy Metals in Aquatic Organism in Otamiri River inOwerri, Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review Volume XXX, Issue XX, Page XX-XX, 20YY; Article no.IJBCRR.99915ISSN: 2231-086X, NLM ID: 101654445

· May 2023**Michael Igara Nmecha, Osuji Chuks Stanley,.A.B.C. Akujuobi,Esomonu Iheanyichukwu ,Ikechukwu Eze ** An Appraisal of Effectiveness of Public Procurement Act and Procurement Process in the Cost of Contract Awards. Quest Journals Journal of Research in Business and Management Volume 11 ~ Issue 5 (2023) pp: 83-92 ISSN(Online):2347-3002

· May 2023 *Anyanwu J.C., Nwafor D.M., Ejiogu C.C., Iwuji M.C., Ulor C.O., Esomonu I., Uche C.C.,Nmecha M.I., Amaku, G.E.,PHYSICOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PHYTOPLANKTON ABUNDANCE OF NKISI RIVER, ANAMBRA STATE. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 15, Issue, 05, pp.24486-24491, May, 2023DOI: https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.45138.05.2023

· April 2023** Michael Igara Nmecha, Paul C. Njoku, Ekweogu Chinonye Victoria,Esomonu Iheanyichukwu **Impact of Oil Spill on Edaphic Variables Near A Flow Station In Odagwa . Quest Journals Journal of Research in Environmental and Earth Sciences Volume 9 ~ Issue 4 (2023) pp: 145-155 ISSN(Online) :2348-2532

· April 2023** Peter Claver Okoro, M.I. Nmecha, A.B.C. Akujuobi.Factors Affecting the Adoption of E-Procurement in Public Sector in Nigeria Quest Journals Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science Volume 11 ~ Issue 4 (2023) pp: 118-135 ISSN(Online):2321-9467

· March 2023** Nmecha, M. I, C.D. Okereke, C.C. Egwuonwu, I. Esomonu“Drone Development of a Dynamic Drone Device for Surveillance for Agricultural Lands to Detect Crude Oil Spill in Federal University of Technology Owerri.” is Accepted for publication in Quest Journals. Article id: 9065.

· December 2022**L. U Mgbeahuruike, E.I Emereibeole,F.U Nwobodo, Nmecha I.M. Et Al, Trace Metal Uptake by Food Cultivars in Coal Mining Environment of Enugu State, Nigeria. Vol. 10. No. 1, 1-7 American Journal of Environmental Protection.

· August 2021** Emereibeole E. I., Enenebaku C. K, Nmecha I.M. Et Al, Groundwater Contamination from a Municipal Solid Waste Dumpsite: Case Study of Obosi, Southeastern Nigeria.VOL.12,15-22(ISSN 2229 – 6441) International Journal of Science and Nature.

· January 2021**Ogar P.A., Uyo C.N, Nmecha I.M. Et Al, Study on the Physical Environmental Parameters that Influence the Location of Industries in Ibadan, Nigeria: A Geospatial Approach. VOL.7. pp: 63-70 ISSN(Online) :2348-2532. Quest Journals, Journal of Research in Environmental and Earth Sciences.

· 2019**Anyikwa Sylvester Obum, Nmecha, M.I. Et Al, Effect of Brewery Effluent on Surface Water Quality of Ikpoba River, Benin City, Edo State. Doi: 10.13140/Rg.2.2.17095.04000.

· 2015 **Ikwa L. E., Nmecha M. I. Et Al, Investigation of Soil Ecosystem Variables Affected by Oil Spill in Odagwa Etche Rivers State, Nigeria. Journal Of Biopesticides and Agriculture, Vol. 1, 2465-7115 (Online) 2465-7123 (Print). Http://Www.Biopjournal.Com.