Prof. Ikeotuonye Victor Okonkwo is a PROFESSOR in BANKING AND FINANCE Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Banking And Finance, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | BANKING AND FINANCE |
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Christ The King College Onitsha. (SSCE, March, 1986) September, 1980 to June, 1985 |
| 2 | New Bethel Primary School Onitsha. (FSLC, June, 1985) September, 1974 to June, 1980 |
| 1 | Chairman, FMS Staff Development Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Postgraduate Programme Coordinator, Department of Banking and Finance,, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Ag Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2015 to January, 2017 |
| 4 | Ag Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2014 to November, 2015 |
| 5 | Member, University Senate Sports Committee,, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2008 to September, 2014 |
| 6 | FMS, Diploma programme Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2005 to September, 2015 |
| 7 | FMS, Faculty Representative in Senate, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2005 to September, 2007 |
| 8 | Member, University Senate Sports Committee,, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2003 to September, 2006 |
| 9 | Department of Banking and Finance Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2000 to September, 2014 |
| 10 | Member, Faculty Examinations’ Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2000 to September, 2001 |
| 11 | Chairman, Faculty of Management Sciences Environmental Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 1997 to September, 1998 |
| 12 | Dean of Studies, Community Secondary School, Isu –Awaa,, Community Secondary school Isu-Awaa May, 1994 to September, 1995 |
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Okonkwo, I. V. & Pius, O. J.. (2026, March), "Digital Transformation and the Profitability of Nigerian Banks: Investigating the effect of Digital Transaction value, AI Driven Fraud Detection, and Employee Efficiency.", . African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), 21(3); pp 161-180., Vol. 21, (Issue 3), pp 161-180 |
| 2 | Okonkwo, I. V. & Nwaji, U. 21(3);. (2026, March), "Assessing Financial Literacy Gap among Banking and Finance Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State, Nigeria.", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 21, (Issue 3), pp 1-22 |
| 3 | Okonkwo, I. V. & Okpunor, L.. (2026, January), "Macroeconomic Volatility and Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Empirical Analysis of the Fourth Republic (1999- 2024).", International Journal of Finance, Accounting and Management Studies (IJFAMS),, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 109 - 129 |
| 4 | Okonkwo, I. V. & Uzochukwu, A. P.. (2026, January), "Quantifying the Influence of Electronic Transaction Channels on Financial Participation in Nigeria (2010 – 2024).", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 131-151 |
| 5 | Umukoro, B. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2026, February), "Impact of Interest Rate Fluctuations on Financial Investment in Nigeria (2014-2014).", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ),, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 48-73 |
| 6 | Okonkwo, I.V. & Egesionu, P. C.. (2026, January), "Financial Constraints and Renewable Energy Adoption in Nigeria (2010 – 2023). 21(1); pp 108-130.", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ),, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 108-130. |
| 7 | Okonkwo, I. V. & Okereke, S. C.. (2026, January), "Nigeria’s Economic Policy Uncertainty and Performance of Nigerian Exchange Group.", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 19, (Issue 19), pp 40-64 |
| 8 | Ogbonna, O. O. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2025, September), "Financial Technology (FINTECH) and Money Market Development in Nigeria (2010 -2024)", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ) International Open Access Journal,, Vol. 20, (Issue 10), pp 1-19 |
| 9 | Enabulu, O.G., Okaro, C. S. & Okonkwo, I. V. 2(1), April, 2025;. (2025, April), "Funding structure and interest rate spreads in the Nigeria Banking Sector: Insights from Bank Deposit, Money market funding and capital structure.", Ambrose Alli University Journal of Banking and Finance, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 209-222 |
| 10 | Chukwuka, N. C., Okonkwo, I. V. & Adigwe, P. K.. (2025, March), "Fiscal Policy measures and Performance of the Nigerian Economy: 2004-2024.", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ) International Open Access Journal, Vol. 20, (Issue 4), pp 105 - 124 |
| 11 | Uloghobui, Z. M. & Okonkwo, I. V. (2024). .. (2024, November), "Inflation Rate and Real Estate Investment Trust Scheme Returns in Nigeria (2011 – 2022)", International Journal of Finance, Accounting and Management Studies (IJFAMS), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 148 -168. |
| 12 | Uloghobui, Z. M. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2024, October), "Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure and Financial Performance of Listed Banks in Nigeria.", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 18, (Issue 19), pp 128-141. |
| 13 | Takpa, B. S. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2024, June), "Analysis of the effectiveness of E-dividend management system in Nigeria Stock Market. .", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 13, (Issue 13), pp 139 – 157 |
| 14 | Nwisienyi, K. J. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2024, May), "Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa: A panel ARDL Approach.", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 12, (Issue 12), pp 16-26 |
| 15 | Bello, I. A., Okaro, C. S. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2024, February), "Monetary Policy and Economic Growth of selected emerging African Economies.", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 221 – 237. |
| 16 | Bello, I. A., Okaro, C. S. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2024, January), "Comparative analysis of monetary policy on economic growth of some selected African Countries.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 145-163 |
| 17 | Chioke, S, Nwankwo, B. C., Okonkwo, I. V. & Agbodike, F. C.. (2024, January), "Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and War against White-Collar Crimes in Nigeria.", Journal of Public Administration, Finance and Law Issue, Vol. 29, (Issue 2023), pp 97-110 |
| 18 | Nnoje, A. I. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2024, January), "Effects of Fiscal Variations on Stock Market Turnover Ratio in Nigeria: 1990-2021", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 5914-5925 |
| 19 | Ogwuma, M. M., Okonkwo, I. V., Adigwe, P. K. & Nwabeke, E. C.. (2024, February), "Sovereign Wealth Funds and Nigeria’s Economy.", African Journal of Accounting and Financial Research,, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 101-118 |
| 20 | Bello, I. A., Okaro, C. S. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2024, February), "Monetary Policy and Economic Growth of selected emerging African Economies.", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 221 – 237 |
| 21 | Bello, I. A., Okaro, C. S. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2024, January), "Comparative analysis of monetary policy on economic growth of some selected African Countries", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 145-163 |
| 22 | Chioke, S, Nwankwo, B. C., Okonkwo, I. V. & Agbodike, F. C.. (2024, January), "Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and War against White-Collar Crimes in Nigeria", Journal of Public Administration, Finance and Law Issue, pp 97-110 |
| 23 | Nnoje, A. I. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2024, January), "Effects of Fiscal Variations on Stock Market Turnover Ratio in Nigeria:1990-2021", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews,, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 5914-5925 |
| 24 | Ogwuma, M. M., Okonkwo, I. V., Adigwe, P. K. & Nwabeke, E. C.. (2024, February), "Sovereign Wealth Funds and Nigeria’s Economy", African Journal of Accounting and Financial Research,, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 101-118 |
| 25 | Ogbonna, K. S., Akwam, O. P., Okonkwo, I. V. & Okaro, C. S.. (2023, April), "Financial Technology and Performance of Financial Institutions in Sub-Saharan African Economies: 2005-2021", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 54-67 |
| 26 | Nwadibe, C. E., Okonkwo, I. V. & Nwanna, I. O.. (2023, July), "Assessing the Determinants of Foreign Portfolio Investment in the Nigerian Financial Market: 2007-2021", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 273-293 |
| 27 | Akwam, O. P., Okaro, C. O. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2023, July), "Financial Technology and Economic Growth in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries: 2004-2021", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 102 -122 |
| 28 | Okoye, N. J., Okonkwo, I. V. & Okaro, C. S.. (2023, April), "Effect of Fraud and Corruption on Turnover ratio nexus in the Nigeria Capital Market", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 40-54 |
| 29 | Okoye, N. O., Okonkwo, I. V., Okaro, C. S. Olajide, B. M. & Otekunrin, A. O.. (2023, January), "Effect of Fraud and Corruption on Capital Market Performance in Nigeria. Journal of Economics, Management and Trade,", Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, Vol. 29, (Issue 1), pp 40-53 |
| 30 | Obiekwe, L. C., Okonkwo, I. V. & Adigwe, P. K.. (2023, November), "How has Cashless Policy Influenced Net Interest Margin of Commercial Banks in Nigeria: 2010-2022?", African Banking and Finance Review Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 249 - 272 |
| 31 | Nwokorobia, C. R. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2023, September), "Government Capital Expenditure and Industrial Production Output: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria (1981-2022).", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 14-32 |
| 32 | Akuesodo, U. E., Okonkwo, I. V., Okaro, C. S. & Okoye, N. J. .. (2023, November), "Infrastructure deficit and Human development Index: Nigeria’s Experience.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 273 - 291 |
| 33 | Nwokorobia, C. R. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2023, June), "Consumer Price Index and Industrial Production Output: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria (1981-2022).", Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. 60, (Issue 1), pp 81-94. |
| 34 | Akwam, O. P., Okaro, C. S. Okonkwo, I. V., Adigwe, P. K. & Ogbonna K. S,. (2023, July), "Financial Technology and Economic Growth in Selected Sub-Saharan African Countries: 2004-2021", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 102-122 |
| 35 | Ibeh, A. P., Nwakoby, C. N. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2023, August), "Effect of Commercial Bank Financing of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises on Economic Development of Nigeria: 1992-2022", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 267- 283. |
| 36 | Nwadibe, C. E., Okonkwo, I. V. & Nwanna, I. O.. (2023, July), "Assessing the Determinants of Foreign Portfolio Investment in the Nigerian Financial Market: 2007-2021.", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 273-293 |
| 37 | Okoye, N. J., Okonkwo, I. V. & Okaro, C. S.. (2023, April), "Effect of Fraud and Corruption on Turnover ratio nexus in the Nigeria Capital Market.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 40-54 |
| 38 | Ogbonna, K. S., Akwam, O. P., Okonkwo, I. V. & Okaro, C. S.. (2023, April), "Financial Technology and Performance of Financial Institutions in Sub-Saharan African Economies: 2005-2021", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 54-67. |
| 39 | Obiekwe, L. C., Okonkwo, I. V. & Adigwe, P. K.. (2023, November), "How has Cashless Policy Influenced Net Interest Margin of Commercial Banks in Nigeria: 2010-2022?", African Banking and Finance Review Journal,, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 249 - 272 |
| 40 | Akuesodo, U. E., Okonkwo, I. V., Okaro, C. S. & Okoye, N. J.. (2023, November), "Infrastructure deficit and Human development Index: Nigeria’s Experience", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 273 - 291 |
| 41 | Nwokorobia, C. R. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2023, October), "Government Capital Expenditure and Industrial Production Output: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria (1981-2022)", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 14- 32 |
| 42 | Nwokorobia, C. R. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2023, June), "Consumer Price Index and Industrial Production Output: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria (1981-2022)", Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. 60, (Issue 1), pp 81-94 |
| 43 | Uduakobong, I. and Okonkwo, I. V.. (2022, June), "Micro Insurance Schemes and Insurance Penetration in Nigeria: An Integrative Review", The Journal of Risk Management and Insurance, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp 60-74 |
| 44 | Oladunni, O. E. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2022, January), "Impact of Risk Retention on Claims Management of Insurance Companies in Nigeria.", Fuoye Journal of Finance and Contemporary Issues, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 63-79 |
| 45 | Ejinkonye, R. C. & Okonkwo, I.V.. (2022, April), "Effect of Domestic Savings and Investments on Nigeria’s Economy: 1981-2020.", Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, Vol. 22, (Issue 9), pp 37-50 |
| 46 | Nwisienyi, K. J. & Okonkwo, I. V.. (2022, February), "Nigeria’s Economy and the African Continental Free Trade Agreement: Issues and Prospects.", Contemporary Journal of Banking and Finance, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 17-35 |
| 47 | Uduakobong, I. and Okonkwo, I. V.. (2021, July), "Information and Communication Technology in Nigeria Insurance Industry: Developments, Challenges and Prospects", Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 1159 – 1171 |
| 48 | Afolayan, S. M. , Okonkwo, I. V. and Okaro, C. S.. (2021, April), "Value Added Tax rate change: Effects on inflation rate and government borrowing in Nigeria.", International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 23-45 |
| 49 | Ali, J. I., Nwakoby, C., Okonkwo, I. V. & Yua, H.. (2020, July), "Effect of Banking Sector Reforms on the Growth of Manufacturing Sector in Developing Economies: A Study of Nigeria: 1986-2018.", nternational Journal of Business and Management Review, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 11-38 |
| 50 | Okonkwo, I. V. & Ukoh, J. E.. (2020, July), "Foreign Direct Investment and Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuations in Nigeria: 1981-2018.", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 63-96 |
| 51 | Okonkwo, I. V. & Fiiwe, J. L.. (2020, March), "The Role of Insurance Industry in Managing Emergency Risks in Real Estate Industry in Nigeria", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 159-170 |
| 52 | Yua, H., Okonkwo, I. V., Okaro, C. S. & Ogbonna, K. S.. (2020, April), "Effect of Financial Structure and Economic Growth in Sub- Sahara Africa Economies. A Comparative Study of South Africa and Kenya", IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM), Vol. 22, (Issue 4), pp 31-43 |
| 53 | Okonkwo, I. V. and Chukwu, K. O.. (2019, May), "Government Tax Revenue and Economic Development in Nigeria: 1996-2017", International Journal of Research in Business, Economics and Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 91-105 |
| 54 | Okonkwo, I. V. and Afolayan, S. M.. (2019, January), "How Productive is Value Added Tax Revenue in Nigeria between 1994 and 2016?", IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance (IOSR-JEF), Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 16-29 |
| 55 | Okonkwo, I. V. and Eche, A. U... (2019, January), "Insurance Penetration Rate and Economic Growth in Nigeria: 1981-2017", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 22-45 |
| 56 | Okonkwo, I. V. and Okeke, D. C.. (2019, January), "Developments and Innovations in Nigerian Insurance Industry: 2010-2018.", International Journal of Research in Business, Economics and Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 105 – 121 |
| 57 | Okonkwo, I. V. and Ngini, S. O.. (2018, June), "Analysis of Fiscal Responsibility and the Nigerian Economy: 1997-2017.", ASUU Journal of Social Sciences. A Journal of Research and Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 61-85 |
| 58 | Izekor, A. O. and Okonkwo, I. V.. (2018, February), "Effect of Oil Price Fluctuations on Nigeria Foreign Reserves: 1982-2015.", Journal of Economics and Developmental Studies (JEDS), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 21-40 |
| 59 | Okonkwo, I. V. and Onu, E. E.. (2018, September), "Insurance Sector Integration in West African Economic Bloc: Issues, Protocols, Challenges and Prospects", International Journal of Research in Business, Economics and Management, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 38-50 |
| 60 | Okonkwo, I. V. and Nwokeji, M. I.. (2018, November), "Credit Risk Management and Financial Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria: 2003-2016 1(02), 8-23.", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 8-23 |
| 61 | Okonkwo, I. V. and Fiiwe, J. L.. (2018, September), "Insurance Intermediaries and Other Support Services Providers: Issues, Challenges and Prospects.", International Journal of Research in Business, Economics and Management, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 176-187 |
| 62 | Okonkwo, I. V. and Mojekwu, K. O.. (2018, March), "Crude Oil Price Fluctuations and Nigeria Economic Growth: 1997-2015", International Journal of Research in Business, Economics and Management (IJRBEM), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 46-61 |
| Examinerships | |
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| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Undergraduate external examination" (April, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Member, "MSc Finance Programme Caleb University, Imota Lagos State" (December, 2021) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Professorial assessor, "Imo State University Owerri Imo State Nigeria" (February, 2022 to February, 2022) |
| 2 | Professorial assessor, "Benson Idahosa University Benin City" (March, 2022 to November, 2022) |
| 3 | Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2022) |
| 4 | Collation officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019 to April, 2019) |
| 5 | Collation officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 6 | Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2014 to January, 2017) |
| 7 | Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2014 to January, 2017) |
| 1 | Full Member, "The Academy of Management Nigeria" - TAMN/FIM/2017/466 (member since 2017), https://www.tamn-ng.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "The Academy of Management Nigeria" - TAMN/FIM/2017/466 (member since 2017), https://www.tamn-ng.org |