Mrs. Ojone Anyebe | Sustainable Agricultural Practices | Best Researcher Award
Researcher | Ahmadu Bello University | Nigeria
Mrs. Ojone Anyebe, a dedicated Nigerian academic and professional from Kogi State, has built a strong career in soil science, environmental management, and education. He began his early education in Ogugu and advanced through secondary and tertiary institutions where he obtained qualifications in Soil Science and Environmental Management, complemented by professional certifications in health, safety, and environment. His scholarly contributions span research in conservation agriculture, soil remediation, biochar applications, and land suitability evaluation, with 4 peer-reviewed publications indexed with 15 citations from 14 documents and an h-index of 3, reflecting his growing academic impact. He has presented at national conferences and engaged in policy and agricultural projects that address fertilizer optimization and value chain development in Africa. His professional career includes teaching and research roles across schools, farms, and government establishments where he served as teacher, agronomist, examination officer, and front desk officer. Currently, he works as a mathematics teacher at Dream Towers Schools in Ebonyi State while continuing to mentor students and contribute to agricultural research. A member of the Soil Science Society of Nigeria, he collaborates with peers and mentors in advancing sustainable soil health management and innovative agricultural practices. His research interests emphasize sustainable agriculture, remediation of contaminated soils, and improving crop productivity through innovative soil management techniques. Beyond academics, he actively engages in mentoring, fashion design, and home management, reflecting a versatile personality with a passion for knowledge sharing and community development. Through his professional journey, Mrs. Ojone Anyebe has combined research, teaching, and service to advance science, education, and sustainable environmental practices in Nigeria and beyond.
Featured Publications
Sadiq, F. K., Anyebe, O., Tanko, F., Abdulkadir, A., Manono, B. O., Matsika, T. A., Abubakar, F., & Bello, S. K. (2025). Conservation agriculture for sustainable soil health management: A review of impacts, benefits and future directions. Soil Systems, 9, 103.
Anyebe, O., Sadiq, F. K., Sadiq, A. A., Almaary, K. S., & Akhtar, H. M. S. (2025). Evaluating citric and oxalic acids as sustainable chelating agents for heavy metal remediation and phytoextraction efficiency in contaminated soils using maize (Zea mays). Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, 26(3).
Anyebe, O., Sadiq, F. K., Manono, B. O., & Matsika, T. A. (2025). Biochar characteristics and application: Effects on soil ecosystem services and nutrient dynamics for enhanced crop yields. Nitrogen, 6, 31.
Sadiq, F. K., Yaqub, M. T., Maniyunda, L. M., Alalwany, A. A. M., Abubakar, F., & Anyebe, O. (2025). Soil classification and land suitability evaluation for tomato cultivation using analytic hierarchy process under different land uses. Heliyon, 11, e41681.
Anyebe, O., Uyovbisere, E. O., Sadiq, F. K., Adegoke, K. A., & Anumah, A. O. (2022). The phytoextraction by Zea mays of residual metals in ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid-washed soils. Chemistry Africa, 5, 395–404.
Anyebe, O., Uyovbisere, E. O., & Amapu, I. Y. (2018). The effect of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid on the removal and distribution of heavy metals in contaminated soils. In Proceedings of the Second Biennial Conference of the School of Postgraduate Studies, Ahmadu Bello University (pp. 308–315). Zaria, Nigeria.