Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba

Mr Irabor Arnold Ebuka
(ASSISTANT LECTURER)
Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

I am a sustainable aquaculturist with expertise in fish nutrition and feed formulation. I am focused on developing eco-friendly, cost-effective diets to enhance fish growth, health, and environmental sustainability. As an assistant lecturer in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Department, I combine academic teaching with practical research, mentor students, and advance knowledge in sustainable aquaculture practices. My work emphasizes improving aquaculture systems while balancing productivity with environmental conservation. I have authored and co-authored over thirty (30) articles in my field and related fields published in renowned journals.

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Publications

Irabor A. E., Ekelemu J. K., Ekokotu, P. A., Obakanurhe, O. and Adeleke, M. L.
Year of Publication 2022
Groundnut shell meal as partial replacement for maize in diets of Clarias gariepinus juveniles.
Published by International Journal of Agricultural Technology http://www.ijat-aatsea.com
BeghoT., DaubryT. P. and Irabor A. E.
Year of Publication 2022
What do we know about Nigerian farmers' attitudes to uncertainty and risk? A systematic review of the evidence
Published by Scientific African e01309, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01309
Irabor, A. E., Adeleke L M, Jn Pierre H and Nwachi F O
Year of Publication 2022
Performance of nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) with giant freshwater prawns (Macrobrachium rosenbergii) fed diets with duckweed (Lemna minor) and fish waste meal as replacement for conventional protein sources.
Published by Livestock Research for Rural Development http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd34/8/3473irab.html
Irabor A. E., Ekelemu, J. K., Nwachi, F. O. Olawale, J. O. and Pierre, J. H.
Year of Publication 2022
Effect of Maize Cop as Replacement for Maize on the Growth Performance and Haematological Profile of Clarias gariepinus
Published by International Journal of Agricultural Technology http://www.ijat-aatsea.com
Nwachi, F. O. and Irabor, A. E.
Year of Publication 2022
Determination of sex-reversal rate and growth performance in Diallel Hybrids of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Blue Tilapia (Oreochromis aureus)
Published by Yuzuncu Yil University Journal of Agricultural Sciences https://doi.org/10.29133/yyutbd.1035192
Irabor, A. E., Obakanurhe, O., Nwachi, O. F., Ekokotu, P. A., Ekelemu, J. K., Awhefeada, O. K., Adeleke M. L., Hardin, J. P. and Adagha, F.
Year of Publication 2022
Duckweed (Lemna minor) meal as a partial replacement for fish meal in catfish (Clarias gariepinus) juvenile diets
Published by Livestock Research for Rural Development
Irabor A. E, Ekelemu, J. K., Ekokotu P. A and Nwachi O. F.
Year of Publication 2021
The effect of garlic concentrates on the performance of hybrid catfish fingerlings (Heterobranchus longifilis x Clarias gariepinus).
Published by International Journal of Agricultural Technology
Irabor, A. E., Ekokotu, P. A, Obakanurhe O., Adeleke M. L., Obugara J. E. and Ayamre E. U.
Year of Publication 2021
Moringa oleifera Meal Inclusion as Partial Replacement of Soybean Meal in Diets of Clarias gariepinus Juveniles.
Published by Livestock Research for Rural Development. http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd33/8/33100obaka.html
Ekelemu, J. K., Nwabueze, A. A., Irabor, A. E. and Otuye N. J.
Year of Publication 2021
Spicing: A Means of Improving Organoleptic Quality and Shelf Life of Smoked Catfish.
Published by Scientific African
Ekokotu, P. A, Irabor, A. E, Nwachi. O. F. and Aminu A. G.
Year of Publication 2018
Nutritive Potentials of Pawpaw (Carica Papaya) Seed Meal as Additive on the Haematological Profile of Catfish Fingerlings.
Published by Journal of Food Processing & Technology DOI: 10.4172/2157-7110.1000763
Irabor A. E, Ekokotu P. A and Nwachi O. F.
Year of Publication 2016
Effects of Pawpaw seed meal as an additive to the growth performance of catfish Clarias gariepinus reared in an indoor tank
Published by Journal of Northeast Agriculture Doi.10.1016/s1006-8104(17)30007-7
Nwachi O. F. and Irabor A. E.
Year of Publication 2015
Response of catfish Heterobranchus bidorsalis to cultured zooplankton and decapsulated artemia in the Niger Delta Nigeria
Published by International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
Omovwohwovie E. E., Ekokotu P. A., Irabor A. E., Garba A. A. and Egwono S. O.
Year of Publication 2018
Haematological Effect of Iron and Lead on Clarias gariepinus Juveniles
Published by International Journal of Agriculture and Earth Science/IIARD – International Institute of Academic Research and Development www.iiardpub.org
Irabor A E, Obakanurhe O, Pierre J H, Adeleke M L and Chukwurah I A
Year of Publication 2023
Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaf meal as partial replacement for soyabean meal in catfish (Clarias gariepinus) juvenile diet.
Published by Livestock Research for Rural Development/Centro para la Investigación en Sistemas Sostenibles de Producción Agropecuaria, Cali, Colombia http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd35/4/3531arno.html
Irabor, A. E., Jn Pierre, H. A. and Nwachi, O. F.
Year of Publication 2023
Microalgae; Unicellular Organism with Multiple Functions
Published by Aquaculture Feed Magazine
Ekelemu, J. K., Irabor, A. E. and Anderson, R. E.
Year of Publication 2023
Performance and gut microbiota of catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fed powdered Moringa oleifera leave as additive (Probiotics)
Published by Aquaculture and Fisheries https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aaf.2023.04.006
Ekelemu, J. K. and Irabor, A. E.
Year of Publication 2013
A review of aquaculture production in Nigeria: Problems and prospects
Published by Journal of NorthEast Agricultural University (English Edition)
Ekelemu, J. K., Irabor, A. E and Anderson, R. E.
Year of Publication 2023
Performance and gut microbiota of catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fed powdered Moringa oleifera leave as additive (Probiotics)
Published by Aquaculture and Fisheries https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aaf.2023.04.00 (Elsevier)
Irabor, A. E., Jn Pierre, H. A., Obakanurhe, O., Nwachi, O. F., Chukwurah, I. A., Ozor, A. O., Sanubi, J. O. and Ekelemu, J. K.
Year of Publication 2023
ACOUSTIC DETERRENT DEVICES FOR THE PROTECTION OF FISH FARMS FROM PREDATOR ATTACKS: A SOLUTION OR MENACE
Published by The Journal of Ocean Technology
O. Obakanurhe, I. J. Onwumelu, P. E. Irikefe-Ekeke, A. M. Moemeka, A. D. Iwegbu, A., Inweh, A. E. Irabor
Year of Publication 2023
Additive Potentials of Goat Weed (Ageratum Conyzoides) Leaf Meal: Growth Performance and Microbial Load of Broiler Starter Chicken Under Tropical Environment
Published by Association of Deans of Agriculture in Nigeria Universities (ADAN)
O. F. Nwachi, A. E. Irabor, M. C. Umehai, T. Omonigho, J. O. Sanubi
Year of Publication 2023
Pattern of color inheritance in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus): an expression of a Mendelian law
Published by Journal of Fish Physiology and Biochemistry (Springer) https://rdcu.be/dtsHw
C. N. Onwuka, A. E. Irabor
Year of Publication 2023
The Fish Fauna of Otamiri River, Imo State, South East Nigeria: The Composition, Abundance and Distribution, and Management Issues
Published by ASRIC Journal on Agricultural Sciences https://www.asric.africa/documents/Journal/Journal%20of%20Agricultural%20Sciences%202023%20Vol.%204%20Issue%202.pdf#page=80
Irabor, A.E.; Onwuka, C.N.; Adagha, O.; Sanubi, J.O.; Jn Pierre, H.A.; Onwuka, M.; Obieh, S.
Year of Publication 2024
Performance of pacu (Colossoma macropomum) fed varying dietary inclusion levels of fish visceral and duckweed (Lemna minor) as replacement for fish and soybean meals
Published by Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics https://www.jarts.info/index.php/jarts/article/view/202312229279
Irabor, A. E.; Ekelemu, J. K.; Jn Pierre, H. A.; Nwachi, O. F.
Year of Publication 2024
TILAPIA (Oreochromis niloticus) CULTURE IN SAINT LUCIA; AN UNDER-TAPPED RESOURCE
Published by AGRICULTURE FOR THE TIME: SOLVING FOOD INSECURITY IN A FRAGILE ECONOMY (JAFE).
Begho, T; Irabor, A. E.
Year of Publication 2024
Fish feed formulation: Does Nigerian farmers' risk and time preference play a part in choosing feed protein sources for intensively farmed fish?
Published by Aquaculture https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0044848624001844
A. E. Irabor, O. Obakanurhe, A. O. Ozor, H. A. Jn pierre, O. Adagha, J. O. Sanubi, I. A. Chukwurah, I. Idolo, O. F. Nwachi, J. K. Ekelemu, N. F. Olele, S. A. Zelibe
Year of Publication 2024
Is small-scale fishing sustainable in Delta State, Nigeria? A glance into the problems and possible solutions
Published by Fisheries Research https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0165783624000456
A. E. Irabor, J. O. Sanubi, H. A. Pierre, N. F. Olele
Year of Publication 2024
The Uniqueness of the Salmonids: A Mini-Review on Its smoltification
Published by FUDMA Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology https://doi.org/10.33003/jaat.2023.0904.14
A. E. Irabor, J. O. Sanubi, A. A. Nwabueze
Year of Publication 2024
Implementation of Ecosystem-Based Management in the South-South Region of Nigeria: A Coastal Resources and Environment Conservation Approach
Published by Proceedings of ECOSON Conference, Abraka 2024 (Nigerian Journal of Ecology)
Irabor, A. E., Sanubi, J. O., Olele, N. F., Jn Pierre, H. A.
Year of Publication 2024
Eyestalk Ablation in Crustacean Production: A Brief Review of the Advantages, Disadvantages, and Public Opinions
Published by International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development (IJARD)
Irabor, A. E., Jn Pierre, H. A., Obakanurhe, O., Adagha, O., Nwachi, O. F., Ekelemu, J. K., Adeleke, L. M., Ozor, A. O., Sanubi, J. O., Chukwurah, I. A., Onwuka, M., Olele, N. F. & Idolor, I.
Year of Publication 2024
The Use of Alternative Feed Sources in Giant Freshwater Shrimp (Macrobrachium Rosenbergii) Postlarval Production in Saint Lucia: A Review.
Published by Journal of Shellfish Research. https://doi.org/10.2983/035.043.0214
Ofuoku, A. U.; Nwabueze, A. A.; Irabor, A. E.
Year of Publication 2024
Fish farming technology change management in river bank communities of Delta state, Nigeria: The fish cage culture
Published by Agricultural and Biological Research DOI: 10.35248/0970-1907.24.40.1109-1115
O Obakanurhe; A. E. Irabor; O. Okpara; H. A. Jn Pierre
Year of Publication 2024
Feeding snails (Archachatina marginata) with leaves: growth performance, carcass characteristics, nutrient digestibility, proximate composition and minerals contents of snail meat
Published by Tropical Animal Health and Production/Springer https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-024-04167
Irabor, A. E.; Sanubi, J. O; Ozor, A. O.; Onwuka, M.; Jn Pierre, H. A.; Khalil, M. F.
Year of Publication 2024
Effect of goat weed leaf meal (Ageratum conyzoides) as a partial dietary replacement for maize in the diet of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Published by Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics https://doi.org/10.17170/kobra-2024070910493
Adagha, O.; Ekelemu, J. K.; Nwachi, O. F.; Irabor, A. E.
Year of Publication 2024
Performance Evaluation of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Fed Diets with Varying Dietary Inclusion Levels of Christmas Melon (Laganaria breviflorus) as a Partial Replacement for Wheat Offal
Published by Aquaculture Journal MDPI
A E Irabor, O Obakanurhe, J O Sanubi, N. F. Olele, H A Jn Pierre
Year of Publication 2024
Effect of the Replacement of Fishmeal Using Plant Protein Sources in African Catfish: A Mini Review
Published by 38th Annual FISON Conference
Adagha, O.; Ekelemu J. K.; Zelibe, S. A. A.; Irabor A. E.
Year of Publication 2024
A Review on the use of Lagenaria breviflorus as Potential Feed Additive in Diet of African Catfish, Clarias gariepinus
Published by Journal of Aquatic Sciences http://www.ajol.info/index.php/jas
Sanubi J. O.; Irabor A. E.; Ade S.; Ighobesuo O. B.
Year of Publication 2024
Genetic Improvements for Cost Efficiency and the Role of Biotechnology in Cattle Production in Nigeria
Published by Animal Biotechnology/ANIMAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA
Nwachi, O. F.; Umehai, M. C.; Okwuenu, R.; Zelibe, S. A.; Irabor, A. E.
Year of Publication 2024
Resting Systems During Spawning Season; A Determinant Factor In the Production of Ecotype Cichlid ‘Wasefu’
Published by Journal of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Animal Sciences https://jafeas.com/index.php/j1/article/view/162/125

Mr Irabor Arnold Ebuka (ASSISTANT LECTURER)Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture

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Mr Irabor Arnold Ebuka
(ASSISTANT LECTURER)
Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture