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From 1998 to 2003 Chris was Lecturer 1 with the Rivers State University of Science and Technology. In 2001, he joined Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited as Agriculture Extension Officer while still lecturing. He held onto this job until he was appointed Acting Head, Public Affairs Services in Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited, Port Harcourt District Office in 2003. Thereafter, in September 2003 he was appointed Assistant Manager, Manpower Development, a post he held till November 2011 when he was appointed Managing Director/CEO, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). On completion of his Tenure on August 2013, Chris was appointed Manager, Business Development Liaison on October 2013 and served on this position until his retirement in 2016. On retirement, Chris went into self-employment as the Chief Operating Officer of Integrated Services Limited (Environmental Consultancy Firm) and Managing Director of The Lamb Ranches Limited.

Chris has also served in various Committees and Boards such as:

• NAOC representative, Committee on Model Schools, Rivers State

• Member, Task Force on Road maintenance & Rehabilitation, Rivers State

• Member, GMD’s Technical Committee on Review of Safety Standards in NAOC operated operational areas.

• Represented NAOC at OPTS/NDDC Working Committee Level

• Assistant Secretary General, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Rivers State University of Science & Technology Branch (RSUST), PH.

• Secretary General, Staff Club RSUST, 1998

• Member, Lecture Sub Committee 25th Anniversary of Rivers State.

• President, national Union of Rivers State Students (NURSS), RSUST Chapter, 1998-1989.

• President, Nigerian Association of Food Science & Technology Students, 1988.

• Senior Prefect, Mater Dei High School, Imiringi-Ogbia, Bayelsa State

He has the following Professional Affiliations:

• Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)

• Member, Nigerian Institute of Food, Science & Technology.

Chris has attended many Trainings and Seminars relevant to his professional development and has published numerous Research Papers individually and in conjunction with others.

Stella started her working in 1991 at Nicotes Services Limited (currently INTELS Logistics) as Confidential Secretary to the General Manager Operation and in 1992, she was elevated to Secretary, Managing Director’s Office. She willingly disengaged in 1994 to start up Catering Business where she concentrated on Outdoor Catering Services until 2000 when she was employed by Hallmark Bank as a General Banking Operations Staff. In 2003, she was elevated to a Management Trainee Position which she held until 2005 when she willingly disengaged to recommence her Catering Services Business. Till date she is the MD/CEO of Evergreen Eateries Limited which business cover operation of Fast Food Restaurants, Offshore Catering Services, Commercial Bakery and Evergreen Mama Kitchen for African dishes.

In 2007, Samuel started his working career as a Research Assistant/Professional Inseminator atMilk Flow Project (MTN F/Farm Fresh Partnership). He held onto this post till 2010 when he joined Integrated Dairies Limited, Vom, Plateau State as Dairy/Forage Supervisor whose responsibilities included: Management of daily operations of more than 500 cattle in the dairy farm; Supervision of more than 50 technicians to carry out various farm operations; Supervision of the mechanized cultivation of 300 hectares of maize feed and 200 hectares of pasture production; Development of farm budget and ensuring strict adherence to it that resulted in the increase of output and profitability annually. Between 2017 and 2018, he was with Rico Gado Nutrition Nigeria Limited as Technical Sales Representative with the following Job roles: Design and implementation of sales, services and market development plans of animal feeds(cattle, poultry, horses and small ruminants) in the territory; Prospecting and linking up new clients(retailers) to the distributors; Training of farmers and distributors on responsible animal husbandry; Providing technical services to farmers and other stakeholders in animal production field. He held on to this job till 2018 when he joined Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Ltd as Field Manager with the following roles: Ensuring timely and high quality implementation of Sahel Capital-led projects; Planning and implementation of technical aspects of Sahel Capital-led projects; Supervision of program implementation including, planning, coordination of, and reporting of project activities; Supervise a team of Sahel Capital employees and contractors to successfully deliver on projects’ objectives; Managing engagement with stakeholders from the public, private and social sector to successfully deliver on projects’ objectives; Preparing PowerPoint and Word reports summarizing research and analyses and developing recommendations for the client; Supporting senior management on other Sahel Capital initiatives as requested. Samuel joined The Lamb Ranches Limited, Omoku, Rivers State as Operations Manager to implement and manage all activities in the Ranch.

                        In 2008 Samuel attended a 6 weeks training in Artificial Insemination of Cattle at Animal Welfare and Integrated Service Limited (AWlS), Vom, Jos Plateau State.

                        Samuel is married with children.

For his working career, David was a Classroom Teacher in the famous Okirika Grammar School (OGS), Okirika in 1985. From 1985 to 1990, he was Technologist I & II at Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi prior to transferring to Rivers State University of Science and Technology as Senior Technologist where he stayed on to 2006 and rising to Chief Technologist. From 2006 to 2018, he lectured in the same University, rising from Lecturer II to Reader prior to joining The Lamb Ranches Limited as Pioneer Factory Manager. David has vast experience in setting up Food Quality Control Laboratories and Instrumental Techniques in Food Analysis which include Spectroscopy (uv-visible spectroscopy AAS and AES) and Chromatographic (paper, TLC, GC and HpLC).

David is an accomplished Publisher of Food Science and Technology Papers which include: (2002). Estimation of Anti- Nutritional Components of Common Edible Truffles in Rivers State, Nigeria; (2002). B. Carotene Content of Fresh, Boiled and Fermented forms of Cantharellus cibarrus; Evaluation of the Nutritional Quality of Breads Prepared from Wheat-fluted Pumpkin (Telferia occidentalis Hook) Seed Flour Blend; (2005) Studies on Bambara Groundnut Flour Performance in Okpa Preparation; (2006). Utilization of the Local Nigerian Pear (Dacroydes edulis) as a Spread; (2007). Nutritional Analysis and Organoleptic Studies of Allanbiackia floribunda O.I.V in Rivers State; (2008). Changes in Beta Caroteine (Provitamin A) Content of Oil from Biodeteriorating Palm Fruits (Elaesin Guinensis Jacq); (2008). Substitution of Cassava Starch for Granulated Sugar as Adjunct for Native Gin Making; (2008). Stabilized Avocado Paste: Chemical contents and oxidative changes during storage; (2010). Chemical, Pasting, Functional and Sensory Properties of Sweet and Irish Potato Chips; (2001). Effects of extracts from three indigenous spices on the chemical stability of smoke-dried catfish (Clarias lezera); (2012). Effects of Temperature and PH on ethanol Production by a Putative Blastomyces species isolated from the intestine of oil palm weevil (Rhychophorous palmarum coleopteran); (2011). Effect of pre-boiling on the chemical, functional and pasting properties of Rice; (2012). Protein Quality and Sensory  Evaluation of moin-moin prepared from Cowpea/Maize Flour Blends; (2012). Effect of   processing method on the proximate, mineral and fungi properties of Groundnut (Arachis hypogeal); (2012). Effect of Treatment and Refrigeration on the Chemical and microbiological stability of Avocado (Persea americana) spread; (2012). Effect of substitution on the functional properties of flour, proximate and sensory properties of wheat/plantain composite bread; (2012). Endogenous ethanol   production in the larva of oil palm weevil; (Rhynchophorus palmarum coleoptera, curculnidae); (2013). Production, Proximate and Sensory Evaluation of Rhychophorous phoenicis (f) larva paste; (2013). Physico-chemical and sensory properties of cakes and cookies produced from composite flours of wheat and plantain; (2013). Effect of storage period on selected functional, chemical stability and sensory properties of bush mango (irvingia gabonensis) seed flour; (2014). Microbial flora and nutritional composition of adult palm-wine beetle (Rhychophorus phoenicus); (2014). Physico-chemical and pasting properties of starch from three cultivars grown in Nigeria; (2014). Effect of processing on the proximate composition, functional properties and storage stability of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seed flour; (2014), Fatty acid composition of edible larvae of Beetles (Oryctes spp) utilized as human food in Niger Delta Area of Nigeria; (2015). Physico chemical properties and in-vitro protein digestibility of non-wheat cookies prepared from plantain flour and bambara groundnut protein concentrate; (2015). Functional and pasting properties of wheat/plantain flour enriched with bambara groundnut protein concentrate; (2015). Comparative studies on the physicochemical and sensory properties of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) and melon (Citrullus vulgaris) seed flour used in “egusi” soup preparation; (2015). Bioavailability of mineral nutrients in plantain based product enriched with bambara groundnut protein concentrate; (2015). Assessment of   food service quality in selected hotels/restaurants in Port Harcourt municipality; (2015). Physico-chemical and sensory properties of cookies prepared from wheat flour and cashew-apple residue as a source of fibre; (2015). Physicochemical and sensory evaluation of soy/carrot drinks flavoured with beetroot; (2015). Physicochemical and sensory properties of bread prepared from wheat and unripe plantain composite flours fortified with Bambara groundnut protein concentrate; (2015). Physico-chemical, starch fractions and dietary fibre of biscuits produced from different levels of substitution of wheat flour with plantain flour; (2015). Quality characteristics of cakes prepare from wheat and unripe plantain flour blends enriched with Bambara groundnut protein concentrate; (2016). Nutritional composition and microbiology of some edible insects commonly eaten in Africa, hurdles and future prospects: a critical review; (2016). Effect of substitution levels on the physico-chemical and sensory properties of cake and chin-chin made from wheat/cocoyam flour blends; (2016). Microbiological quality of selected street vended foods in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria; (2016). Effect of African Yam Bean (AYB) (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) on the Quality Characteristics of Extended Meat Ball; (2016). Quality characteristics of orange/pineapple fruit juice blends; (2016). Effect of frozen storage on the chemical stability, functional and sensory properties of ‘ogbono’ (Irvingiagaabonensis Var. Excelsa) and ‘egusi’ (Citrullus vulgaris Schrad) seed flours; (2016). Microbiological flora and proximate composition of the large african cricket (Brachytrupes membranaceus); (2016). In-vitro starch hydrolysis and prediction of glycemic index (PGI) in “amala” and plantain based baked products; (2016). The Particle size and thermal properties of flour from three plantain (Musa paradisiaca) Cultivars Grown in Nigeria; (2016). Microbiological flora and proximate composition of the yam beetle, Heteroligus meles; (2017). Production, proximate, functional and organoleptic assessment of ready-to-cook “ogbono”/egusi” seeds premix (dry mix powder); (2017). Physico-chemical properties and fatty acid profile of shea butter and fluted pumpkin sead oil, a suitable blend in bakery fat production; (2017). Influence of drying techniques on the quality characteristics of wheat flour cookies enriched with moringa (Moringa oleifera) leaf powder; (2017). Effect of soaking periods on the proximate composition, functional properties of cowpea/maize flour blends and sensory properties of "akara" and "moin-moin" prepared from the blend; (2017). Palm kernel separation efficiency and kernel quality from different methods used in some communities in Rivers State, Nigeria; (2017). Nutritional composition of Selected Shellfish consumed in Rivers State, Nigeria; (2018). Bio accessibility of minerals in some plantain and banana hybrids grown in Nigeria; (2018). Chemical and Sensory Evaluation of Cereal-based Complementary Foods supplement with Soybean and Monkey Kola; (2018). Fermentation of Corn Starch Powder for the Production of Ogi; (2018) Changes in Physiochemical Characteristics and Microbiological quality of bakery shortening formulated with Shea butter and fluted pumpkin seed oil during storage; (2018) Protein quality of edible larvae of beetles (Orycte spp.) from palms and compost in Niger Delta, Nigeria; (2018). Effect of chemical interesterification on the physiochemical characteristics and fatty acid profile of Bakery shortening produced from Shea butter and fluted pumpkin seed oil blend; (2019). Micronutrient composition and its bio-availability in complementart foods developed from cereal (millet/maize), soybean and monkey kola flours. International Journal of food and nutrition Research. 3(24): 1-8.

David is married with children.

Macualey was born in his Home Town Obrikom, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area, Rivers State on 8th October 1992.
Macualey had his primary education at New Life Baptist nursery and primary school from 1999 to 2005 and passing out with First School Leaving Certificate. For his secondary education, he attended Victory High School, PortHarcourt from September 2005 to June 2011 and obtained his Senior Secondary School Certificate. For his tertiary education, he attended University of East London in Malaysia where he obtained Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Civil Engineering in 2015. In 2016, he was awarded Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Civil Engineering by Coventry University, United Kingdom.

Macualey undertook his National Youth Service from May 2017 to April 2018 in Abia State and carried out his primary assignment in Isuikwuato High School, Abia State as a Classroom Teacher. After his National Youth Service, he worked as a Trainee Engineer with Ceedars Engineering on the Construction of Rumughulu Road and Drainage where he was involved in the supervision of site activities (such as excavation of drain, installation of reinforcement for drain, installation of shuttering and casting of the drain and excavation of earth work and asphalting of the road and observing and supervising of the labours and workers and levelling of the drainage system. Macualey has also worked as an Assistant Civil Engineer with a Consulting Firm, TEAM Nigeria on the Nigerian Railway Modernization Project, Lagos to Ibadan. During his tertiary education, he undertook Industrial Training as Engineer’s Representative from February to June 2017 in Pearl HPW Limited where he was involved in the excavation of earth work, excavation of borrow-pit, directing and supervising of dumping truck, excavator, bulldozer, front end loader, grader. In charge of taking attendance and distribution of working materials (storekeeping) and also involve in the levelling of the road. Also, he worked as Dictorial Operative with Unipart jaguar Expedient Agency, Coventry, United Kingdom from August 2016 to January 2017 and was involved in the team of personnel that explicitly plan, organize, and monitor the dispatched motor parts. Also involve in the assigning of jobs to workers and getting the materials needed in carrying out the job.

Macualey has Good Research Skills, Excellent Communication, Writing and Presentation Skills and Versatile in the use of Microsoft Office Programs. His other skills include: Identifying efficiency and cost savings in construction and Keeping up to date good construction practice; Good customers care proficiency; Great team worker, works effectively and productively under pressure with little supervision as well as independently; Great critical skills in evaluating design drawings and project plans and proficiency in site management; Producing construction methodology and good Health and safety awareness