Sonny Chidebelu
Sonny Chidebelu | |
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| Born | Sonny Angus Nnaemeka Dixie Chidebelu |
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| Discipline | Agricultural Economics |
| Institutions | University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
Sonny Angus Nnaemeka Dixie Chidebelu is a Nigerian professor of Agricultural economics (Agribusiness) from the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.[1][2][3] He is a two times head of Department of Agriculture and a member of the Nigerian Academy of Science.[4][5][6]
Early life and education[edit]
Sonny was born on February 15, 1948, at Abagana in Anambra State, Nigeria. He obtained his West African School Certificate (WAEC) in 1965 from King's College, Lagos Nigeria.[3] He obtained his first degree in Agricultural Economics and Extension from University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1973 . He received his Master's degree in Agribusiness/ Agricultural Economics from the University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 1977. In 1980, he obtained his PhD in Agricultural Economics from University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, U.S.A.[3][7]
Career[edit]
Sonny began his academic career in 1977 as a Graduate Research Assistant at the department of Agric economics, University of Georgia. he became research associate in 1980, Lecturer II in 1981, Lecturer I in 1983, Senior Lecturer in 1985, a professor in 1996 and a visiting professor to Delta State University in 2001.[3][5]
Membership and fellowship[edit]
Sonny is a member of Nigerian Association of Agricultural Economists (NAAE) and Agricultural Society of Nigeria (ASN). He is a fellow of Farm Management Association of Nigeria (FAMAN) and African Institute for Applied Economics (AIAE).[3]
Selected publications[edit]
- Nwosu, C. S., & Chidebelu, S. A. N. D. (2014). Resource Productivity under Yam Based crop Mixture in crude and non-crude oil Producing communities of Imo State, Nigeria. Agricultura tropica et subtropica, 47(1), 20–28.[8]
- Ani, D. P., Chidebelu, S. A. N., & Enete, A. A. Spatial Price Differential: An Analysis of Soyabeans Marketing in Benue and Enugu States, Nigeria.[9]
- Ogbanje, E. C., Chidebelu, S., & Nweze, N. J. (2015). Off-Farm Income's Share and Farm Investment among Small-Scale Farmers in North-Central Nigeria: The Heckman's Selection Model Approach. Global Journal of Human Social Science, 15(3), 1–7.[10]
References[edit]
- ^ Adegun, Aanu (2022-03-15). "Professors in the faculty of agriculture in Nigerian universities". Legit.ng – Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Adamu Rasheed, Abubakar, ed. (2017). Directory of Full Professors in the Nigerian University System. National Universities Commission. p. 34.
- ^ a b c d e "Staff Profile: Sonny, Angus Nnaemeka Dixie CHIDEBELU". staffprofile.unn.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "Staff". Dept. of Agric Economics. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ a b "Alumni". Dept. of Agric Economics. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ "UNN Congregation List by Faculties".
- ^ Admin, Law Nigeria (2020-08-10). "Agriculture & Food Policy and Projects and Projects Experts in Nigeria". Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ C. S, Nwosu; S. A. N. D., Chidebelu (2014). "Resource Productivity under Yam Based crop Mixture in crude and non-crude oil Producing communities of Imo State, Nigeria". Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica. 47 (1): 20–28. doi:10.2478/ats-2014-0003. S2CID 110784485.
- ^ Ani, D. P.; Chidebelu, S. A. N. D.; Enete, A. A. (2016). "Pricing efficiency in soyabean marketing: An evaluation of costs and margins in Benue and Enugu states of Nigeria". American Journal of Agricultural Science. 3 (4): 59–71.
- ^ Ogbanje, E. C.; Chidebelu, S.; Nweze, N. J. (2015). "Off-Farm Income's Share and Farm Investment among Small-Scale Farmers in North-Central Nigeria: The Heckman's Selection Model Approach". Global Journal of Human Social Science. 15 (3): 1–7.