International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2572

Full Length Research Paper

Hydrogeological assessment of groundwater resources within Isuikwuato and environ South Eastern Nigeria: Agenda for food agriculture and clean water policies

Joshua Chima CHIZOBA
  • Joshua Chima CHIZOBA
  • Department of Applied Geophysics, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
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Ayatu Ojonugwa USMAN
  • Ayatu Ojonugwa USMAN
  • Department of Applied Geophysics, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
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Chukwudi Chris EZEH
  • Chukwudi Chris EZEH
  • Department of Geology and Mining, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria.
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Ifeanyi Augustine CHINWUKO
  • Ifeanyi Augustine CHINWUKO
  • Department of Applied Geophysics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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George-Best AZUOKO
  • George-Best AZUOKO
  • Department of Applied Geophysics, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
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Obinna Chigoziem AKAKURU
  • Obinna Chigoziem AKAKURU
  • Department of Geology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
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Kenneth Obinna IHEME
  • Kenneth Obinna IHEME
  • Department of Geology and Mineral Resource, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 29 May 2023
  •  Accepted: 07 August 2023
  •  Published: 31 October 2023

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