Chiebonam, Justina Ayogu
Dr. Chiebonam Justina Ayogu is a distinguished academic, researcher, and development practitioner specialising in forest resource governance, food and agriculture sociology, climate resilience, and rural development at the Resource and Environmental Policy Research Centre (REPRC)- EfD Nigeria. She earned her PhD in Sociology from the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, where she developed advanced competencies in interdisciplinary research methodologies, participatory rural analysis, and community-based adaptation strategies for environmental and natural resource management.
Research Interest
As a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Dr. Ayogu has made notable contributions to scholarship in agricultural extension, gender and development, forest governance, and climate change adaptation, with over 18 scholarly publications in prominent journals and book chapters. Her work has provided evidence-based insights into food security dynamics, women’s empowerment in agriculture, and sustainable rural livelihoods, positioning her as a thought leader in rural sociology and agricultural extension.
Mentoring (Undergraduates and graduate students)
She has supervised and mentored students at various levels, preparing the next generation of extension professionals with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Beyond academia, she engages with policy-driven research that strengthens climate-smart agriculture, sustainable resource management, and rural livelihoods, making her contributions highly relevant to the goals of institutions, development agencies, and policymakers.
Key Strengths & Value to the Resource and Environmental Policy Research Centre (REPRC)- EfD Nigeria
✅ Established expertise in smart agriculture, climate change, and food security, backed by strong academic publications that enhance consultancy credibility.
✅Skilled at integrating social sciences, agriculture, and climate studies to design innovative and sustainable rural development interventions.
✅ Advanced proficiency in analytical tools such as SPSS, Excel, and NVivo, ensuring evidence-based recommendations that drive impactful natural resource management and community development strategies.
✅ Extensive experience in teaching, mentoring, and community engagement, transforming research into real-world solutions that advance food security, gender equity, and climate resilience.
