Dr. Obioma Stella Nnatu
Dr. Obioma Stella Nnatu is a READER in SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr. Stella Obioma Nnatu. I am an Associate Professor of Sociology of Development, in the department of Sociology/Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
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Address: | Sociology And Anthropology, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2017) July, 2011 to March, 2017 PhD Sociology Of Development |
| 2 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, May, 1993) January, 1988 to November, 1992 Sociology/Anthropology Master Of Science |
| 3 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 1984) December, 1980 to June, 1984 B.Sc. Sociology/Anthropology/Religion |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head, Department of Sociology January, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Member, welfare/Ceremonial, Faculty of Social Sciences October, 2000 to September, 2002 |
| 3 | Member, Sociology/Anthropology Academic Research Team October, 1998 to September, 2001 |
| 4 | Secretary, Department of Sociology Board, 1993-1996 November, 1993 to November, 1996 |
| 5 | Secretary, Department of Sociology Board, 1993-1996 November, 1993 to November, 1996 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Nnatu, S.. (2011, March) Social Change (ed Ezeah P.) in Fundamental Issues in Sociology Studies. Fab Anieh Nig Ltd. |
| 2 | Nnatu, S.. (2011, July) Social Problems (ed Ezeah P.) in fundamental Issues in Sociological Studies. |
| 3 | Nnatu, S.. (2007, June) Introduction to sociology Onitsha, Royal Landmarks Limited. |
| 4 | Nnatu, S. (2002, October) Social Control and delinquency An Introduction. Enugu. Oktek publishers, Ltd. |
| 5 | Nnatu, S.. (2002, October) Crime (ed Egbue & Edokobi) Sociology Enugu .Oktek Publishers Ltd. |
| 6 | Nnatu, S.. (2002, July) Theoretical Perspectives (ed Egbue & Edokobi in Sociology: An Introduction. Oktek Publishers Ltd. |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Nnatu, S.. (1997, July) The family as a fundamental social institution John Jacob's classic publisher Ltd Enugu |
| 2 | Nnatu, S.. (1988, August) General studies as an instrument of creating social awareness in proceedings of National Conference of General studies the Division of General studies, Federal Polytechnic, Oko |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Nwankwo Franklin Chibuike, Nwankwo Ignatius Uche, Nnatu Stella Obioma. (2024, April), "NIGERIA’S NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME: A REVIEW OF COVERAGE, PACKAGES, PROBLEMS BEING ENCOUNTERED AND THE WAY FORWARD", JOURNAL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH IN EDUCATION, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND ARTS, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Ugwu, T.S., Nnatu, S.O., Chinweuba, A.E. (2024, February), "Pentecostalism and Traditional Identity among the Urum of Southeastern Nigeria", Social Sciences Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 62-86 |
| 3 | Okeke, O. D. C., Nnatu, S. O., Okafor, P. C., & Okafor, E. G.. (2023, July), "Online marketing exposure and academic problems: Impact of mass media marketing exposure on academic performance of secondary students in Anambra state.", Nnadiebube Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 1-78 |
| 4 | Okeke, O. C., Nnatu, S. O., & Nnedum, O. A. U.. (2023, June), "Assessment of welfare emoluments of awaiting trial persons in Owerri and Awka cities’ correctional centers in southeast, Nigeria.", Nnadiebube Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1-28 |
| 5 | Nnatu, S.. (2023, September), "Insurgency in Nigeria: A review of literature on its types, strategies adopted by insurgent groups, causes and solutions", International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 87-101 |
| 6 | Nnatu S., Chine B., Echiegu E., & Nkechinyere B.. (2019, June), "Eco-labeling-on-Eco -Product, Product Advertisement as Correlates of Consumer Buying Behavior –for- Eco- Consumption.", African Psychologist: An International Journal of Psychology and Allied Professions |
| 7 | Allen N., Ojinime E., & Nnatu, S.. (2019, August), "Party Politics, Hate Speech and the Media: A Developing Society Perspective, International Institute of Academic Research and Development", Journal of Humanities and Social Policy, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 8 | Allen N., Godson O., Ogochukwu E., & Nnatu, S.. (2019, April), "Addressing the Emerging Security Challenges from Transhumance in West Africa: The ECOWAS Perspective,", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 9 | Allen, N, Ogochukwu E., Ojinime E. & Nnatu, S.. (2019, June), "Utilization of Sexual Health Information among In- School Girls in South East Nigeria, International Institute of Academic Research and Development", Research Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Ofodile, C. & Nnatu, S. (2019, February), "Child Suicide Bomber in the North East Nigeria, A victim or perpetrator?", The Nigeria Journal of medical Sociology, Vol. 2 |
| 11 | Nwankwo, I. U., Nnatu S.O. (2018, June), "Exploring inclusive Education strategy for Optimization of learning capacity and Access to Health information among children with Disabilities in Nigeria", International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 1147-1163 |
| 12 | Nnatu, S.. (2018, October), "Health Implications of ineffective Solid Waste Disposal for Urban Residents.", International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 23-44 |
| 13 | Nnatu, S.. (2018, July), "Prostitution and its Adverse Effects on our Society", International Journal of Innovative studies in Sociology and Humanities. |
| 14 | Idumere O., Nnatu, S.. (2018, April), "Strategic planning and Industrial Harmony in Employer/Employee Relationship in Agen Alumunium Company, Benin City", Journal of Sociology (MJS), Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | Nnatu, S.. (2018, June), "A Review on International Donor Agencies and the Control of Malaria in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects.", American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 9) |
| 16 | Nnatu S., Chine B., Echiegu E., & Nkechinyere B.. (2018, May), "Does Information Sharing, Product Advertisement, Price, and Peer Relation Predict Consumer Buying Behavior- for- GSM among Young People", African Psychologist: An International Journal of Psychology and Allied Professions, Vol. 8, (Issue 2) |
| 17 | Nnatu S., Chine B., Echiegu E., & Nkechinyere B.. (2018, December), "Empirical Examination of the Effect of Dirty Money on Human Greed and Moral Behavior in a Sample of Nigerian University Students.", African Psychologist: An International Journal of Psychology and Allied Professions, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 18 | Omonijo D., Olujobi J., Anyaegbunam M., Nnatu S. & Adeleke V.. (2018, April), "Fundamental Human Rights, Polices of a Nigerian Private Mission University and the Safety of Students: Critical Analysis.", The Journal of Social Sciences Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 12), pp 841-848 |
| 19 | Nnatu, S., Idumere O.. (2017, March), "Police Brutality in Nigeria State; A Sociological thought.", Journal of Arts and Social Sciences. Maduguri, Vol. 14 |
| 20 | Nnatu, S., Idumere O.. (2017, October), "Causes and Implication of Unemployment in Anambra State. A Study of Onitsha North Local Government Area.", International Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 11, (Issue 3) |
| 21 | Nnatu Stella Obioma. (2002, September), "The socio-economic implications of the dwindling rate of male Enrolment in Educational Institutions in Anambra State. Nnamdi Azikiwe University.", Journal of Sociology, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | The perception of the younger generation (Adolescents) towards the aged in Nigerian Society: A study of Awka North Local Government, Anambra State. A conference paper presented at the Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association Practitioners held at Baze University Abuja 1st - 4th May. (2023, May), "The perception of the younger generation (Adolescents) towards the aged in Nigerian Society: A study of Awka North Local Government, Anambra State. A conference paper presented at the Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association Practitioners held at Baze University Abuja 1st - 4th May", |
| 2 | Nnatu, S.. (2017, May), "Anti-Social behavior among Juveniles and its prevention in our Contemporary Society. A Seminar paper presented at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Awka. Anambra State on the Occasion of Social work day at Milatel Hotel Awka, 31st May.", Anti-Social behavior among Juveniles and its prevention in our Contemporary Society. A Seminar paper presented at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Awka. Anambra State on the Occasion of Social work day at Milatel Hotel Awka, 31st May. |
| 3 | Nnatu, S.. (2012, November), "The Public Sector and Corruption in Nigeria. A paper presented at the National Conference of Nigeria Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA) held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 6th – 8th November.", The Public Sector and Corruption in Nigeria. A paper presented at the National Conference of Nigeria Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA) held at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 6th – 8th November. |
| 4 | Nnatu, S.. (2008, August), "Determinants and Consequences of Rural- Urban Migration in Anambra State.", A paper presented at the National conference of Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA) held at the Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto 20 - 22 August. |
| 5 | Nnatu, S.. (2008, August), "A paper presented at the National conference of Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA) held at the Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto 20 - 22 August.", A paper presented at the National conference of Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA) held at the Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto 20 - 22 August. |
| 6 | Nnatu, S.. (2007, September), "The changing family pattern in our society.", A paper presented at the National Conference of Nigerian Anthropological and sociological Association (NASA) held at University of Ibadan 26th - 28th September. |
| 7 | Nnatu, S.. (2007, July), "The Role of Social workers in the society", A paper at the Nigerian Association of social workers celebration held at Cana House Awka 24th - 27th July. |
| 8 | Nnatu, S.. (2000, November), "The Relief of the Drudgery of the Economic Activities of women in Nigeria through the application of indigenous technology for sustainable development", Gender and Science and Technology (GASAT) African Regional Conference 29th October- 2nd November. Abuja Nigeria. |
| 9 | Nnatu, S.. (1999, September), "The Adaptive Mechanisms of the Rural inhabitants to the problems of soil erosion in Nigeria", A case study of Anambra State, presented at the end of project workshop of the IDRC supported gully erosion project held at Modotel, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria on Thursday 2ndSeptember |
| 10 | Nnatu, S.. (1999, September), "Industrial Transformation with reference to Nigerian Situation. A paper presented to the International "Human Dimensions programme on Global Environmental change", held at Oslo in Norway, September 24- 26. |
| 11 | Nnatu, S.. (1998, February), "The management and control of solid waste. A paper presented at a workshop on community training in soil erosion control and waste disposal in Rural and Urban centres", |
| 12 | Nnatu, S.. (1997, September), "The Socialization of women within Nigerian Environment", A paper presented at the National conference of women studies hosted by the women academic staff union of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka at Ikenga Hotel Ltd. Awka |
| 13 | Nnatu, S.. (1996, October), "Pollution Prevention and control as a potential strategy for alleviating environmental problems", A Paper presented at an International Conference on Pollution hosted by the German Alumni Association on 16th and 17th October. |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Urbanization and provision of intra-city public transport services" (2000). Completed Masters project by Nwankwo Ignatius Uche (SOC/MSCP/95/001 |
| 2 | "Growing urban centre plan and prevalence of housing problems (A case study of the new Awka city)" (2000). Completed Masters project by Modebelu Victor I. O. (SOC/MSCP/95/002) |
| 3 | "Civil Service Corruption and Service Delivery in Anambra State Nigeria" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Ekeh Onyinye Elizabeth (2019156012FB) |
| 4 | "relationship between moral leadership and work-family and the moderating role of affective organizational commitment among subordinates in private owned organizations." (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Ekeh Onyinye Elizabeth (2019156012FB) |
| 5 | "Relationship between moral leadership and work-family and the moderating role of affective organizational commitment among subordinates in private owned organizations" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Igwebuike Ikechukwu Christian (2020146008FB) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Urbanization and the status of women in Onitsh- Nigeria" (November, 1992 to July, 1994). Completed sponsored grant by Cordesia |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Nnadiebube Journal of Social Sciences" (January, 2023) |
| 2 | Chief Editor, "Nnadiebube Journal of Social Sciences" (July, 2023) |
| 3 | Editor, "The Nigerian Journal of Medical Sociology, Special Edition, October, 2019" (May, 2019) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Head, "Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | • Member Examination Misconduct Committee faculty of Social Sciences 2018-Present, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2018) |
| 3 | • Member-Curriculum Committee 2016- 2017, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2016 to October, 2017) |
| 4 | Member Social Welfare Officer- Faculty of Social Sciences, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2013 to October, 2015) |
| 5 | • Welfare Officer. Department of Sociology/Anthropology Unizik 2003-Present, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (August, 2003) |
| 6 | Supervision of Undergraduate/Postgraduate Students, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (August, 2000) |
| 7 | Member, Social Welfare/ Ceremonials- Faculty of Social Sciences., "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2000 to October, 2002) |
| 8 | Member, Social Welfare/ Ceremonials- Faculty of Social Sciences., "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2000 to October, 2002) |
| 9 | • Member- Faculty Library Committee of the Faculty of Social Sciences, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2000 to September, 2002) |
| 10 | Secretary- Peace Committee of the Faculty of Social Sciences 2000/2001 and 2001/2002 Session, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2000 to November, 2002) |