Diana Ada Agbo

Experienced with content evaluation, editorial processes, and team coordination. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of publishing standards and effective communication strategies. Track record of enhancing content quality and ensuring timely publication.

Over 30 students who graduated set up entrepreneurial ventures in garment making for self-sustainability. More than 20 of the graduates were employed in the university as either teaching or non-teaching positions.

• Member, International Federation of Home Economists (IFHE).
• Member, American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)
• Member, Society for Human Ecology of Nigeria (SHEN)
• Member, Editorial Board International Journal of Scientific Research in Information Systems and Engineering (IJSRISE).
• Member, National Association of Women Academics (NAWACS)
• Member, Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria (HERAN)
• Member, Home Economics Teachers Association of Nigeria (HETAN)
• Member, Home Economics Council of Nigeria (HECON)
• Member, Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP)
• Member, University of Agriculture Branch, Women in Agriculture
• Member, Family and Consumer Science Association of Nigeria (FACSON)
• Member, Association for Promotion of Education, Health and Technology Research (NJEHETR)

• Norcross Primary School, Otukpo, Benue, Nigeria, 1968-01-01, 1974-01-01
• Wesley High School, Otukpo, Benue, Nigeria, 1974-01-01, 1979-01-01
• Federal University of Technology, Bauchi, Bauchi, Nigeria, 1983-01-01, 1983-12-31
• University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue, Nigeria, 1985-01-01, 1990-12-31
• University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun, Nigeria, 1999-01-01, 2003-12-31
• University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria, 2005-01-01, 2013-12-31

• ICT training on examination computation, 2014-01-01
• In-house training workshop for academic staff on writing winning proposals for research grant, 2015-08-01

• Lecturer, Department of Home Science Management, 1997-01-01, present
• Departmental Examination Officer, 1997-01-01, present
• Acting Head of Department, 1997-01-01, present
• Deputy Dean, College of Food Technology and Human Ecology, 1997-01-01, present
• Industrial Training, Benue Bottling Company, 1997-01-01, present
• Industrial Training, Agro Millers Nig Ltd, 1997-01-01, present
• Instructor, Care Fashion Center, Makurdi, Benue, Nigeria, 1997-01-01, present

• International Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Scientific Research in Information System and Engineering (IJSRISE)
• Reviewer Board Member, International Journal of Scientific Research in Information System and Engineering (IJSRISE)
• Sub-Editor, Journal of Research in Science, Vocational and Engineering Technology Education (JRSVETE)
• Editor, Journal of the Society for Home Economists (JSHE)
• Editor, International Journal of Home Economics, Hospitality and Allied Research

• Design and Development of functional garments for breastfeeding Mothers in Benue State
• Evaluation of use of clothing as aging therapy for retired persons in Benue State
• Curriculum development for ICT software application in pattern drafting for tertiary institutions in Nigeria
• Design and Development of Prototype Pocket Toilet Seat Covers for use in Public Toilets

• Drdianadagbo@gmail.com
• Agbo.diana@uam.edu.ng

• Title: Professor
• Date of Birth: 1961-09-05
• Nationality: Nigerian
• Marital Status: Widowed
• Religion: Christianity

• Sewing
• New Food-product-Development
• Listening to gospel message and music
• Volunteering for social work among rural dwellers

• AGBO, D.A. (1990). B.Sc. Thesis University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria. Use of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae in Wheat Cocoa Composite Bread.
• AGBO, D.A. (2003). M.Sc. Thesis University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria. Effect of Attitude and Culture on the Dressing of the Idoma.
• AGBO, D.A. (2013). Ph.D. Thesis. Development of Functional Garments for Physically Challenged Wheelchair and Bedridden Females in Benue State
• DANGWAY, M. C. & AGBO, D.A.(2024) Influence of Clothing Education on Family Resource Management and Environmental Consciousness in Plateau State, Nigeria. Journal of the Society for Home Economists (JHSE) 5, 86-91.
• AKILA, L. K. & AGBO, D.A. (2024). From Trash to Wearable Wealth: A Study on Sustainable Fashion and Income Generation Through Textile Upcycling to Empower Families in Jos Plateau State. Nigeria Journal of the Society for Home Economists (JHSE) 5,35-40.
• TSEMENDE, M.H, & AGBO, D.A. (2023). Drafting school uniforms patterns of Junior Secondary School Students in Makurdi Metropolis using Computer Aided Designs (CAD) software. Journal of the Society for Home Economists (JHSE), 4:158-166.
• ANISAH J. ZONGORO, AGBO DIANA A., ESTHER A. MSHELIZA, IBRAHIM A. UMAR (2023). Entrepreneurial skills required for wig production by Home Economists of Federal College of Education (Technical) Gombe for family economic sustainability. Journal of the Society for Home Economists (JHSE), 4: 29-136.
• ODUMS, C.P., AGBO, D.A & SOMBO S.S. (2023). Extraction of natural dyes from Neem (Azadirachta Indica) leaves and its application on woven fabrics. Journal of the Society for Home Economists (JHSE),4 ,184-192.
• NASARA, EDITH. S., AGBO, DIANA.A., ANDA, S.A.D. (2020). Computer Aided Instructional Application for Teaching and Learning Pattern Drafting in Tertiary Institutions in Nasarawa State. Journal of the Society for Home Economists (JHSE) 2(1), 120-128.
• AKILA, I.K. & AGBO, D. A. (2020). Investigation into Clothing During Climate Change among Rural Dwellers in Nigeria. Journal of the Society for Home Economists (JHSE) 1(1), 173-179.
• NASARA, EDITH. S., AGBO, DIANA.A., (2019). Assessment of Corel Draw usage by clothing lecturers for teaching pattern drafting in tertiary institutions in Nasarawa State. Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES) 5(1) ISSN 2545-5176.
• NASARA, EDITH. S., AGBO, DIANA.A., (2019). A comparative study on level competency required by lecturers and students in the use of computer aided design for pattern drafting in tertiary institutions in Nasarawa State. Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JRSS) 3(7) 419-423.
• AGBO, DIANA.A., KINGSLEY, H.O. & ALIDU, M. (2019). Materialism and its Implication on on children clothing Behavior in Makurdi Metropolis. Journal of the Society for Home Economists (JHSE) 1(1), 173-180.
• KINGSLEY, H.O. & AGBO, D. A. (2018). Determinants of Clothing Selection among Aged Retirees (65yrs and above) in Makurdi, Benue State. Journal of Home Economics Research (JHER), 25(1),13-22.
• AGBO, D.A., IVANDE, P.D. & ENENCHE, F. O. (2018). Assessment of consumer awareness and adherence to clothing usage and care information in Otukpo, Benue State. Anglo- American Conference on Multidisciplinary Studies (AACMS’17). ISBN 978-1-946782-00-7
• UGAH, A.A., AGBO, D.A., & KEMBE, E.M. (2018). Reducing Clothing expenditure among families in Makurdi. Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science JAEES 4, (2),1-11.
• KINGSLEY, H.O. & AGBO, D. A. (2018). Influence of mothers’ career on children upbringing in Makurdi. Journal of Home Economics Research (JHER), 4(2), 98-110.
• ALIDU, MARYAM., AGBO, D. A. & KEMBE, E.M. (2017). Improving Breastfeeding Practices through Convenient Breastfeeding Garments for Nursing Mothers in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State. IORS Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 22(12), 4.
• AGBO, D.A. & IGBO, C.A. (2017). Functional Garment Designing and Development in Relation to Activities of Bedridden Females in Benue State, Nigeria. International Journal for Studies on Children, Women, Elderly and Disabled, 1, 73-84, ISSN 0128-309X
• LOHODDIDO, S.& AGBO, DIANA A. (2017). Assessment of Dry-cleaning business as avenue for revenue generation in Makurdi. Journal of Educational research and Development, 11(1),47-53. Faculty of Education, Zaria.
• UGAH, A.A. & AGBO, D.A. (2016). Climate Change and It’s Implication on Agricultural Sustainability in Nigeria: A review. Journal of Agricultural Economics and Extension. JAEES 2, (1),81-90. Official Journal of College of Agricultural Economics and Extension.
• AGBO, D.A., AKPAN, A. & ODEH, O.A. (2015). Utilizing ICT to improve students’ interest in clothing for enhanced creativity and entrepreneurship for Home Economics graduates. International Journal of Scientific Research in information Systems and Engineering (IJSRISE) 1, (1), 9-15. ISSN23805579
• AGBO, D.A. & IGOLI, V. (2015). Body size and shape categorization of some ethnigue groups in Benue State using waist, bust and hip measurements. International Journal of Scientific Research in information Systems and Engineering (IJSRISE) 1, (1), 29-36 ISSN23805579
• IGBO, C.A. & AGBO, D.A. (2015). Design feature requirement of Functional Garments for physically challenged wheelchair and bedridden females. Nigeria Journal of Home Economics (Nig. JHEC), 5(1), 31-40.
• AGBO, D.A. & NASARA, E.S. (2015). Designing and Drafting patterns for female pupils in Government Primary Schools in Makurdi, Benue State. Nigeria Journal of Home Economics (Nig. JHEC), 5(1), 156-162.
• AGBO, D. A. (2013). Wardrobe Management Practices of Pregnant Teachers in Makurdi: Ensuring Dress Sense for Students. Journal of Home Economics Research (JHER), 18, 79-88. www.heran.org.
• AGBO, D. A. (2013). Determination of body size and shape using, bust and hip measurements for effective garment designing for adult females in Benue State. Nigeria Journal of Education, Health and Technology Research (NJEHETR),4,1-8.
• AGBO, D. A. (2013). Functional garment needs of physically challenged wheelchair and bedridden females in Benue State. Nigeria Journal of Education, Health and Technology Research (NJEHETR), 4,133- 139.
• AGBO, D. A. (2011). Assessment of Advertisement and Consumer Education in Clothing in Benue State. Nigerian Journal of Home Economics, 6(6)155-160.
• AGBO, D.A. and UNOM, W. (2011). Role of Parents in Clothing Children (4-11yrs) in Benue State. Journal of Home Economics Research (JHER), 14,193-203. www.heran.org.
• AGBO, D. A. (2010). Effective Clothing Designing for Physically Challenged Wheelchair Persons. Visual Vanguard. The Journal of Contemporary Visual Art, Built Environment and Paint Media. 4(1), 112-118.
• AGBO, D.A. (2009). Apprenticeship Practices of Small-Scale Garment Construction Establishments in Benue State. Journal of Home Economics Research, (JHER). 10th Anniversary edition, 10 & 11. www.heran.org
• AGBO, D. A. (2008). Dress Culture Awareness: A Case Study of the Idoma Cultural Fabric. Journal of Family Development 3, 142-155, June, 2008. Published by Center for Family Development (CEFAD), Benue State University.
• AGBO, D.A. (2005). Fabric Care: Solutions to Colour Fading in Locally produced Nigerian Fabrics. Journal of Home Economics Research (JHER) 6 (1), 161-165.www.heran.org.

• ICT training on examination computation 2014
• In-house training workshop for academic staff on writing winning Proposals for research grant August 2015

Hobbies include volunteering for community vocational training for women.