Chikamso Christian Apeh

@uaes.edu.ng

Agricultural Economics
University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo Imo State, Nigeria

Chikamso Christian Apeh


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Scopus Publications

  • Safety knowledge, practices, and risk factors among household liquefied petroleum gas users in Nigeria
    Chikamso Christian Apeh, Andrew Chiahalam Apeh, Yahaya Rukaiya Adamu, Dauda Mohammed, NwaJesus Anthony Onyekuru
    Discover Public Health, 2026
  • Sustainable groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) cultivation using various soil amendment sources in an ultisol of Southeastern Nigeria
    Angus Onwudiwe Ikeh, Chikamso Christian Apeh, Janet Oliver Orji, Yudia Azmi, Hadidjah Latuponu, et al.
    Bio Web of Conferences, 2026
    The findings of this study indicated that introduction of organic soil amendments (poultry manure, cow dung, cassava peels) boosts SOC, TN and pH into the soil medium as must haves for optimal plant growth. These amendments not only correct for imbalances of nutrients and soil pH, but also help support the long-term sustainability of soil productivity through creating a better ecosystem in the soil. Higher yields from the organic practices, especially cow dung, cassava peel and compost manure demonstrate that they could form essential components in promoting food security while preserving the environment. Of the amendments investigated cow manure appeared to be particularly beneficial for soil amendment in ultisols compared with other tested amendments. Hence, it is recommended that in the ultisol areas of southeastern Nigeria including alternative cow dung application would lead to enhance groundnut yield which will help toward ensuring sustainable soil management.
  • Factors Influencing Adoption of Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices among Cassava Farmers in Southeastern Nigeria
    Christopher Chiedozie Eze, Chikamso Christian Apeh, Chibuike Ononogbo, Andrew Chiahalam Apeh
    Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2026
    This study investigated the factors influencing the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices (CSAP) among cassava farmers in Southeastern Nigeria. Using data from the Nigeria General Household Survey (GHS) Panel conducted by the National Bureau of Statistics for 2011/2012, 2013/2014, and 2015/2016, the study applied descriptive statistics and a multivariate Probit model for analysis. Results show that the average cassava farmer was 44 years old with approximately nine years of schooling. About 85.45% of farmers adopted at least one CSAP. Key determinants of CSAP adoption included age (intercropping: coefficient = –0.02 and inorganic fertilizers: coefficient = –0.01), education (inorganic fertilizers: coefficient = 0.02 and improved varieties: coefficient = –0.01), farm size (improved varieties: coefficient = 0.03, and inorganic fertilizers: coefficient = 0.04), access to fertiliser subsidies (intercropping: coefficient = 32.05, and inorganic fertilizers: coefficient = 1.20), and credit (intercropping: coefficient = 0.45, and inorganic fertilizers: coefficient = 0.32). The findings highlight the need for policy interventions that promote effective CSAP combinations and address adoption barriers such as limited land and inadequate extension services. Enhancing farmer education, improving access to agricultural inputs, and supporting smallholders through targeted training and subsidies are recommended to boost cassava productivity and climate resilience.
  • Analysis of Adoption of Soil Nutrient Management Practices: A Case of Rice Farmers in Liberia
    Chikamso Christian Apeh, Stella Nwawulu Chiemela, Andrew Chiahalam Apeh, Richard Anayo Okere, Sunday Ifeanyi Ukwuaba, et al.
    Land Degradation and Development, 2024
    The declining level of crop yield in connection with soil infertility poses a major threat to farmers’ food security and income leading to adoption of different soil nutrient management (SNM) practices by rice farmers. The study identified five soil SNM options adopted by rice farmers and the factors influencing their adoption in the South Eastern region of Liberia. A multistage sampling technique was used to select study areas and participants, starting with purposive sampling of 6 high rice‐producing counties and 12 districts, followed by random sampling of 17 rice farmers from each district, resulting in a total of 408 farmers, with data collected through structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a probit regression model to understand the factors influencing SNM adoption. The result showed that the majority (78.43%) of the rice farmers were into lowland rice farming, 97.55% into integrated SNM with 26.72% in organic fertilizer options. The probit regression analysis revealed that the likelihood of adopting SNM practices was significantly influenced by gender (−4.9%), age (+8.2%), education (+16.7%), land ownership (−6.8%), farm size (+4.4%), agricultural group membership (+32.08%), credit access (+4.9%), and farm distance (−8.8%). It was observed that rice farmers adopt SNM practices primarily to increase yield ( = 4.34), with secondary motivations including maintaining a healthy environment ( = 3.89), increasing income ( = 3.46), and improving food and nutrition security ( = 3.11). To ensure efficient and effective rice production and boost agricultural output, agricultural policymakers and extension services should actively promote the adoption of SNM and integrated practices by providing targeted education and increasing access to credit facilities for farmers.
  • Exploring data sources and farmers' perceptions regarding agrochemical use and food safety in Nigeria
    Andrew Chiahalam Apeh, Chikamso Christian Apeh, Sunday Ifeanyi Ukwuaba, Ikechi Kelechi Agbugba, Helen Onyeaka
    Jsfa Reports, 2024
    BackgroundFarmers in Nigeria are using agrochemicals inappropriately which pose health and environmental risks. The current research aims at establishing the socio‐economic pressure factors behind these practices and also assesses the effectiveness of measures into reducing the risky use of agrochemicals. Data were collected from 840 participants comprising farmers and agrochemical marketers using a multistage sampling technique across six states in Nigeria. Descriptive statistics and detailed case studies were employed to explore socio‐economic antecedents of agrochemical application.ResultsFindings of this study showed that market demands, costs, and unavailability of safer compounds put the farmers in a dilemma regarding proper usage of agrochemicals. Among the farmers in Esanland, 96% of them applied agrochemicals in their farming activities without first following the best practices, and the reason was that 61% of them mentioned that they were compelled to use it due to market demands. Likewise in Fadan Daji, 65% farmers revealed that high cost and no training were the causes of their improper use of agrochemicals. This study also established that factors that hindered the prevention of these practices including financial constraints, lack of adequate education and training, and weak enforcement of regulations.ConclusionThis study suggested that to encourage proper utilization of agrochemicals, extended emphasis needs to be placed on addressing the socio‐economic factors. Hence, the study recommended the following measures: incentives to facilitate the use of sustainable practices by encouraging financial rewards, extensive education, and training on the benefits of sustainable practices as well as new legislation to reduce supply of reckless agrochemicals.
  • Gendered Analysis of the Economic Impact of Adoption of Multiple Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices in Nigeria
    Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2024
  • Evaluating the barriers to adoption of improved biomass cookstoves in Benue state, Nigeria
    Chikamso Christian Apeh, Stella Nwawulu Chiemela, Chinedum Jachinma Chiemela, Andrew Chiahalam Apeh
    African Journal of Science Technology Innovation and Development, 2024
  • Assessing the Determinants of Adopting Urban Tree Planting as Climate Change Mitigation Strategy in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria
    Chikamso Christian Apeh, Ikechi Kelechi Agbugba, Lelethu Mdoda
    Sustainability Switzerland, 2023
    This study sought to explore the determinants of adopting urban tree planting as a method of reducing climate change in the metropolis of Enugu. The 823 respondents were chosen using a multistage random selection process. Logistic regression and descriptive statistics were employed in analysing the data. The study results indicated that the majority (53%) of the respondents were male, with an average age of 36 years. The majority of the households were aware of climate change, since they perceived extreme weather events like drought, a decrease in rainfall, and a rise in temperature. Moreover, the majority of the households experienced a decline in agricultural productivity, a reduction in farm returns, and a rise in unemployment during peak seasons. The mitigation strategy adopted by households for climate change is urban tree planting, and this contributes positively to livelihood improvement. Furthermore, the study results showed that the price of the tree, access to information on the changing climate, access to water, use and access of trees, and occupation positively influenced households’ decisions in adopting urban tree planting. Therefore, we recommend that stakeholders such as governments must promote the delivery of agricultural extension and advisory services by improving their climate information systems, among other strategies to boost their all-inclusive adaptation to the effects of climate change.
  • Impacts of Ebola disease outbreak in West Africa: Implications for government and public health preparedness and lessons from COVID-19
    N.A. Onyekuru, E.J. Ihemezie, C.P. Ezea, C.C. Apeh, B.O. Onyekuru
    Scientific African, 2023
  • Households Food and Nutrition Security in Enugu State, Nigeria
    Stella Nwawulu Chiemela, Chinedum Jachinma Chiemela, Chikamso Christian Apeh, Chikaosolu Maryqueen Ileka
    Journal of Agricultural Extension, 2022
    The study used household data from 240 randomly selected respondents to assess the food and nutrition security of households in Enugu State. The Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS) and Household Dietary Diversity Score (HDDS) were used to describe households’ food security levels. Descriptive statistics, such as percentages, were also utilized to describe households' food sources, as well as their understanding of food nutrition and balanced diet, while the Likert scale was employed to identify the variables influencing their food choices. Only 30% of the respondents were food secure. The mean score of the dietary diversity of households was 5.95 out of 12. The respondents had little or no knowledge of food nutrition and balanced diet. Educational programmes on food and nutrition security should be conducted and encouraged by extension agents, governments and non-governmental agencies to enlighten households.
  • Enviro-Health Consequences of Unpaved Road Deterioration in Liberia: Implications for Development
    Chikamso Christian Apeh, NwaJesus Anthony Onyekuru, Stella Nwawulu Chiemela, Chimeremeze Paulinus Apeh
    Climate Change Management, 2022
  • Households’ Willingness to Pay for the Use of Improved Cookstove as a Climate Change Mitigation Strategy in Nigeria
    Anthony NwaJesus Onyekuru, Chikamso Christian Apeh, Chukwuma Otum Ume
    Handbook of Climate Change Management Research Leadership Transformation, 2021
  • Survey of sachet water waste disposal in Liberia
    Chikamso C. Apeh
    Journal of Health and Pollution, 2018
  • Farmers' perception of the health effects of agrochemicals in Southeast Nigeria
    Chikamso C. Apeh
    Journal of Health and Pollution, 2018

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Safety knowledge, practices, and risk factors among household liquefied petroleum gas users in Nigeria
    CC Apeh, AC Apeh, YR Adamu, D Mohammed, NJA Onyekuru
    Discover Public Health 23 (1), 166 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Factors influencing adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices among cassava farmers in Southeastern Nigeria
    C Eze, C Apeh, C Ononogbo, A Apeh
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Sustainable groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) cultivation using various soil amendment sources in an ultisol of Southeastern Nigeria
    AO Ikeh, CC Apeh, JO Orji, Y Azmi, H Latuponu, A Rahmat
    BIO Web of Conferences 225, 06001 , 2026
    2026
  • ASSESSMENT OF CONSUMERS'PREFERENCES FOR BANANA (MUSA SPP.) RIPENING METHODS AND PERCEIVED HEALTH IMPLICATIONS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA
    CC Apeh, CO Osuagwu, RY Abdulsalam, AO Ikeh, NA Onyekuru, CC Eze
    Journal of Agripreneurship and Sustainable Development 8 (2), 25-35 , 2025
    2025
  • 9. INTERNATIONAL CUKUROVA AGRICULTURE AND VETERINARY CONGRESS
    Ö GÜLAYDIN, S SEYDOŞOĞLU
    2025
  • Farmers’ Perception of the Impact of Presidential Fertilizer Initiative Programme (2016-2022) on Crop Production in Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria
    FU Tikon, CC Apeh, YF Kachebri
    Journal of Environmental Science and Agricultural Research 3 (1), 1-6 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Effects of household attributes on climate change mitigation practices: empirical evidence from Enugu State, Nigeria
    CA Ifejirika, NA Onyekuru, O Asadu, C Ume, O Okorie, C Apeh, ...
    AGRO SCIENCE 23 (1), 38-49 , 2025
    2025
  • Adoption of Farm Management Decisions in Mitigating Climate Change
    CC Apeh, CO Osuagwu, JO Oparaojiaku, IC Nzeh, A Amanze
    UAES Journal of Innovative Sciences and Technology for Development (UJISTD … , 2025
    2025
  • Analysis of Adoption of Soil Nutrient Management Practices: A Case of Rice Farmers in Liberia
    CC Apeh, SN Chiemela, AC Apeh, RA Okere, SI Ukwuaba, ANJ Onyekuru
    Land Degradation & Development 35 (18), 5549-5558 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Evaluating the barriers to adoption of improved biomass cookstoves in Benue state, Nigeria
    CC Apeh, SN Chiemela, CJ Chiemela, AC Apeh
    African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development 16 (7 … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Gendered analysis of the economic impact of adoption of multiple climate-smart agriculture practices in Nigeria
    CC Apeh, NA Chukwuone, ANJ Onyekuru, AC Apeh
    Journal of Agricultural Extension 28 (4), 131-143 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Gender-Based Analysis of Adoption and Impact of Climate-Smart Agriculture on Food Production and Food Security in Nigeria
    CC Apeh
    University of Nigeria, Nsukka , 2024
    2024
  • Proceedings of 2024 BAASANA International
    MT Hamlet, KW Zeno, C Gargouri, J Mboga, IC Moreno
    2024
  • Exploring data sources and farmers' perceptions regarding agrochemical use and food safety in Nigeria
    AC Apeh, CC Apeh, SI Ukwuaba, IK Agbugba, H Onyeaka
    JSFA Reports 4 (8), 304-315 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 15
  • Women's Participation in Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) in Southeast, Nigeria
    CC Apeh, IK Agbugba, AC Apeh, RA Okere, C Mzuyanda
    Rwanda Journal of Agricultural Sciences 3 (1), 59-70 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Citizens’ Assessment of Rhetoric versus Service Delivery among Elected Political Office Holders in Enugu State, Nigeria
    AC APEH, UHEZECC APEH
    policy 2 (1), 71-80 , 2024
    2024
  • Climate Change and Food Value Chains: The Role of Research, Policy and Sustainable Practice
    CC Eze, OA Akinjare, CC Apeh
    Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Economics 14 (1), 1-10 , 2024
    2024
  • Asymmetric Price Transmission in Nigeria’s Livestock Markets
    RY Abdulsalam, CC Apeh, AH Wudil, BY Mamman
    Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Economics 14 (1), 23-33 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Barriers to agricultural productive resources among female farmers in the Southeastern zone of Nigeria
    CC Apeh, SI Ukwuaba, CO Osuagwu, OP Ugwuoti, CP Apeh
    Journal of Agricultural Economics, Environment and Social Sciences 9 (2 … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 10
  • An application of sustainable livelihood approach to fishing households in Jigawa State, Nigeria
    RY Abdulsalam, M Goni, CC Apeh, MY Kabeer
    Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Economics 13 (1), 1-9 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Impacts of Ebola disease outbreak in West Africa: implications for government and public health preparedness and lessons from COVID-19
    NA Onyekuru, EJ Ihemezie, CP Ezea, CC Apeh, BO Onyekuru
    Scientific African, e01513 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 51
  • Farmers' perception of the health effects of agrochemicals in SouthEast Nigeria
    CC Apeh
    Journal of Health & Pollution 8 (19), 180901 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 35
  • Handbook of climate change management
    W Leal Filho, J Luetz, D Ayal
    Springer International Publishing , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 31
  • Assessing the use and determinants of households’ adoption of improved cook stove in Nigeria: empirical evidence from Enugu state
    NJA Onyekuru, C Apeh
    Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology 5 (1), 1-12 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 21
  • Assessing the determinants of adopting urban tree planting as climate change mitigation strategy in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria
    CC Apeh, IK Agbugba, L Mdoda
    Sustainability 15 (16), 12224 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 16
  • Exploring data sources and farmers' perceptions regarding agrochemical use and food safety in Nigeria
    AC Apeh, CC Apeh, SI Ukwuaba, IK Agbugba, H Onyeaka
    JSFA Reports 4 (8), 304-315 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 15
  • Analysis of the consumption patterns of cassava food products amongst rural households in Imo State, Nigeria
    CC Apeh, OP Ugwuoti, AC Apeh
    Ghana Journal of Agricultural Science 58 (1), 100–110-100–110 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 15
  • Households food security and perception of food nutrition in Enugu State, Nigeria
    SN Chiemela, CJ Chiemela, CC Apeh, CM Ileka
    Journal of Agricultural Extension 26 (2), 11-23 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 15
  • Survey of sachet water waste disposal in Liberia
    CC Apeh
    Journal of Health & Pollution 8 (20), 181211 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 14
  • Households’ willingness to pay for the use of improved cookstove as a climate change mitigation strategy in Nigeria
    ANJ Onyekuru, CC Apeh, CO Ume
    Handbook of Climate Change Management: Research, Leadership, Transformation … , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 12
  • Role of digital entrepreneurship in youth empowerment in Enugu State, Nigeria
    AC Apeh, CC Apeh, FU Tikon, ANJ Onyekuru
    Journal of Agripreneurship and Sustainable Development 6 (2), 50-57 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 11
  • Barriers to agricultural productive resources among female farmers in the Southeastern zone of Nigeria
    CC Apeh, SI Ukwuaba, CO Osuagwu, OP Ugwuoti, CP Apeh
    Journal of Agricultural Economics, Environment and Social Sciences 9 (2 … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 10
  • ANALYSIS OF THE SMALLHOLDER FARMERS INFORMATION NEEDS ON CLIMATE CHANGE IN SOUTHEAST OF NIGERIA
    OP Ugwuoti, AC Apeh, AC Christian, OO Chizoma
    Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences (RJOAS) 134 (2 … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 10
  • Adoption and challenges associated with organic farming in bogoro local government area, Bauchi State, Nigeria
    FU Tikon, AH David, HO Gadu, CC Apeh
    Journal of Agripreneurship and Sustainable Development 6 (2), 132-139 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 9
  • Gendered analysis of the economic impact of adoption of multiple climate-smart agriculture practices in Nigeria
    CC Apeh, NA Chukwuone, ANJ Onyekuru, AC Apeh
    Journal of Agricultural Extension 28 (4), 131-143 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Handbook of human and planetary health
    W Leal Filho
    Springer , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 7
  • Women's Participation in Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) in Southeast, Nigeria
    CC Apeh, IK Agbugba, AC Apeh, RA Okere, C Mzuyanda
    Rwanda Journal of Agricultural Sciences 3 (1), 59-70 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Evaluating the barriers to adoption of improved biomass cookstoves in Benue state, Nigeria
    CC Apeh, SN Chiemela, CJ Chiemela, AC Apeh
    African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development 16 (7 … , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • FARMERS’PERCEPTION OF MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE INSECURITY IN ENUGU STATE
    AC Apeh, CC Apeh, SI Ukwuaba
    ESUT Journal of Media Studies 14 (1), 55-62 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 3
  • Assessing the Determinants of Adopting Urban Tree Planting as Climate Change Mitigation Strategy in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria. Sustainability, 15 (16), 12224
    CC Apeh, IK Agbugba, L Mdoda
    2023
    Citations: 3