Dr. Uju Christiana Nwanna
Dr. Uju Christiana Nwanna is a LECTURER I in GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Nwanna Uju Christiana (PhD) is a Lecturer 1 of Vocational Counselling at the Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
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Address: | Guidance And Counselling, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2023) May, 2019 to May, 2023 PHD VOCATIONAL COUNSELLING |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2016) April, 2009 to February, 2016 |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, May, 1998) November, 1995 to December, 1997 B.Ed Guidance And Counselling |
| 4 | Onitsha. (GCE, December, 1994) November, 1994 to December, 1994 |
| 5 | Enugu. (SSCE, June, 1990) May, 1990 to June, 1990 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, Faculty of Education Committee on teaching Practice January, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Secretary, Department of Guidance and Counselling Quality Assurance Committee August, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Faculty of Education Public Lecture Committee January, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | CEP Coordinator, Department of Guidance and Counselling February, 2022 to December, 2026 |
| 5 | Member, Department of Guidance and Counselling Accreditation Committee January, 2022 to Present |
| 6 | Member, Faculty of Education Alumni Committee June, 2021 to Present |
| 7 | Member, Faculty of Education TRCN Committee June, 2019 to Present |
| 8 | Member, Department of Guidance and Counselling Clinic Committee February, 2019 to Present |
| 9 | Member, Department of Guidance and Counselling Research Team February, 2019 to Present |
| 10 | Classroom Teacher/ School Counsellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nursery/Primary School June, 2000 to July, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Nwanna Uju Christiana. (2017, April) Early Childhood Guidance and Counselling: A Step towards a firm education foundation in Nigerian schools Essays and Researches in Education, Arts and Social Sciences, pp 167-173 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Uju Christiana Nwanna, Mokwelu, Obianuju Blessing, and Nwosu Ikechukwu Augustine. (2026, January), "Intrinsic and Extrinsic Work Values as Predictors of Career Commitment among Nigerian University Undergraduates in a High-Unemployment Environment", The Anambra Counsellor,, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 56 - 68 |
| 2 | Chisom Mary-Cynthia Meka; Juliana Azuka Akuezuilo, Uju Christiana Nwanna. (2026, January), "Relationship between Learning Styles and Academic Achievement of Students in Mathematics among in Ogidi Education Zone of Anambra State", The Anambra Counsellor, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 44 - 54 |
| 3 | Dr. J. A Akuezuilo, Dr. U. C. Nwanna and Mary Ann Amarachi Nnadi. (2026, January), "Relationship Between School-Related Stress and Students' Academic Achievements in General Use of English Among Public University Undergraduates in Anambra State", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 162-174 |
| 4 | Ifeanyi Mathew Azuji, Anthonia Nneka Obumse, Uju Christiana Nwanna, Esther Chinyere Ejichukwu, Anulika Valentina Etele, Obianuju Blessing Mokwelu, Helen Efeyadu Uzoekwe. (2025, April), "Body image perceptions and marital adjustment levels of married persons in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria", Academia Mental Health and Well-Being, Vol. 2, pp 1-9 |
| 5 | Uju Christiana Nwanna. (2025, April), "THE ROLE OF PERSONALITY TYPE VARIABLES IN SHAPING THE EDUCATIONAL CAREER ASPIRATIONS OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 379-391 |
| 6 | Juliana Azuka Akuezuilo, Nwanna Uju Christiana, Kizito Arinze Agha. (2025, April), "COPING STRATEGIES USED BY SINGLE PARENTS IN THIS FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL IN AKWA SOUTH L.G.A., NIGERIA", Unizik Journal of Educational Research, Science and Vocational Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 73-85 |
| 7 | NWOBI NGOZIKA. L; MOKWELU OBIANUJU .B.; NWANNA CHRISTIANA. U.; UZOEKWE HELEN. E.; & UDEAGHA FRANCISCA. U.. (2025, January), "IMPACT OF AGING PROCESS AND COUNSELLING STRATEGIES IN MANAGEMENT OF THE AGED", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES, LITERATURE AND ART RESEARCH, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 265-278 |
| 8 | NGOZIKA L. NWOBI, BLESSING U. MOKWELU, LUCKY O. OGBEN, HELEN E. UZOEKWE, UJU C.NWANNA. (2024, January), "RISK FACTORS, CONSEQUENCES AND COUNSELLING STRATEGIES IN CURBING HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN ANAMBRA STATE", Journal of Human, Social & Political Science Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 6) |
| 9 | Dr Elizabeth Ifeoma Anierobi, Miracle Chisom Nwachukwu, Dr Chinyere Love Okika, Dr Uju Christiana Nwanna,. (2024, October), "STUDY HABITS AND ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION AS CORRELATES OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE.", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy (UJOEMP),, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 11-17 |
| 10 | Obianuju Blessing Mokwelu, Anulika Valentina Etele, Uju Christiana Nwanna, Onyeisi Lucky Ogben. (2024, March), "EXPLORING THE PSYCHO-SOCIAL DYNAMICS: EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF ASSERTIVENESS TECHNIQUE ON LOW ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS", EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR) - Peer Reviewed Journal, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 187-194 |
| 11 | Nwanna, Uju Christiana; Akuezuilo, Juliana. (2023, June), "Workplace Collaboration and Mentoring of Counsellors as Correlates of their Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State", Unizik Orient Journal of Education, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 157-165 |
| 12 | Uzoekwe Helen Efeyadu, Nnadi Grace Chinyere, Nwanna Uju Christiana, Ofojebe Edna Nkechi, Nwobi Ngozika Lovina. (2023, February), "Determination of Types and Conditions that can benefit from creative art therapy as perceived by Guidance counselors", Global Journal of Arts Humanity and Social Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 190-194 |
| 13 | Uzoekwe Helen Efeyadu, Nnadi Grace Chinyere, Mokwelu Obianuju Blessing, Nwanna Uju Christiana, Ojo Taiwo Abiodun. (2023, March), "Counsellors' Perceived Causes and Strategies for Reducing Suicidal Thoughts among Secondary School Teenagers", INTERNATIONAL JOUNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 1383-1390 |
| 14 | A.N Anyamene, U.C Nwanna, C.O Odo, L.I Akunne. (2022, June), "Students' Perceived Influence of Broken Homes on their Academic Achievement in Secondary Schools in Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, Vol. 29, (Issue 3), pp 50-60, ISSN: 2581-6268 |
| 15 | Chinyelu Nwokolo, Nwanna Uju Christiana. (2021, December), "Does Self-Efficacy have a Relationship with Career Aspiration? A Study among Secondary School Students in Anambra", Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, Vol. 34, (Issue 12), pp 155-161 |
| 16 | Chinyelu Nwokolo, Nwanna Uju Christiana. (2021, October), "Personality Types as Predictors of Achievement Career Aspiration of Secondary School Students in Anambra State, Nigeria", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 13) |
| 17 | Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca, Nwobi Ngozika Lovina, Nwanna Uju christiana,Etele Anwulika Valentina. (2021, April), "Relationship between peer influence and sexual behavior of in-school adolescent in south east Nigeria", European Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6 |
| 18 | Dr. Nwobi Ngozika L, Dr. Uzoekwe Helen, Dr. Ofojebe edna, Nwanna Uju C.. (2021, June), "Counselling strategies for reducing substance abuse amongst secondary school students in Ogidi education zone, Anambra state", International journal of contemporary education Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 2) |
| 19 | Juliana Azuka Akuezuilo, Nwanna Uju C.. (2021, June), "Communication styles and sexual satisfactions as predictors of marital satisfaction among couples in Anambra State", Sapientia Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and development studies. (SGOJAHDS), Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 20 | Chinyelu Nwokolo and Nwanna Uju Christiana. (2021, September), "Does Self-Efficacy have a Relationship with Career Aspiration? A Study among Secondary School Students in Anambra State", Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, Vol. 34, (Issue 12), pp 155-161 |
| 21 | Uju Christiana Nwanna. (2020, March), "Analytical Study Of Styles Of Love Among Secondary School Adolescents In Anambra State, Nigeria", Universal Journal of Psychology, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 22 | Helen E. Uzoekwe, Grace Chinyere nnadi, Uju christiana Nwanna, Edna nkechi ofojebe, Nwobi Ngozika Lovina. (2020, June), "Availability and accessibility of Counselling services among students of government owned universities", Prestige Journal of Education, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 23 | Ifeanyi Mattew Azuji,Nwanna Uju Christiana, Helen E uzoekwe, Etele Anwulika Valentina, Esther chinyere ejichukwu. (2020, October), "Relationship between parents home participation in primary school pupil's learning and pupil's academic achievement in Anambra state Nigeria.", European journal of Education studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 24 | Nnadi Grace chinyere, Uzoekwe Helen Efeyaelu, Nwanna Uju Christiana, Udeagha Francisca Uju, Ofojebe Edua nkechi. (2020, December), "Effect of assertiveness training on social withdrawal among adolescent in secondary schools in Owerri municipal in Imo state Nigeria.", European journal of Education studies, Vol. 6 |
| 25 | Juliana Azuka Akuezuilo (P.hd), Uju Christiana nwanna. (2020, March), "Lack of intimacy and poor attitude as marital dysfunction risk- factors among married public servants in Anambra State", Prestige journal of Counselling psychology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 172-179 |
| 26 | UJU CHRISTIANA NWANNA, IFEANYI MATHEW AZUJI,ESTHER CHINYERE. (2020, September), "Economic Distress Arising From Covid-19 Shutdowns As A Factor In Development Of Anxiety Symptoms Among Undergraduate Students In Anambra State, Nigeria", Current Research Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 244-254 |
| 27 | Nwanna Clifford Ezekwe, Nwanna Uju Christiana. (2019, December), "Influence Of Education On Practice Of Contemporary Wood Carving In Awka Town, Anambra State", Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 638-651 |
| 28 | Helen E. Uzoekwe, Grace chinyere Nnadi, Uju christiana Nwanna, Edna nkechi ofojebe. (2019, December), "Challenges facing teachers in the use of computers in the classroom", Prestige Journal of Education, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 29 | Ifeanyi Matthew Azuji, Uju Christiana Nwanna. (2019, November), "Elements Of Adjustment Process In Adolescents: Suggestions For Counselling", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 11), pp 456-462 |
| 30 | Nwanna U.C. (2018, February), "Language Education for National Development: Art as an Example", Awka Journal of Fine and Applied Arts, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 62-65 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Relationship between School related Stress and Academic Achievement of Students in Public Universities in Anambra State, Nigeria." (2026). Completed Masters project by Nnadi Amarachi MaryAnna/ 2022696002FA |
| 2 | "Learning Styles and Self-Efficacy as Correlates of Academic Achievement of Students in Mathematics in Ogidi Education Zonw" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Meka Chisom MaryCynthia |
| 3 | "Family Conflict resolution styles and emotional regulation as predictors of Social Adjustment among senior Secondary School students in Anambra State" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by IBEH CHINAZA HOPE/ 2025696004FN |
| 4 | "Self-Esteem and Academic Motivation as Correlates of Academic Adjustment of Secondary School Students in Akwa Education Zone of Anambra State" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Ebere Mercy Oluchieze/2025296004HN |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Guidance and Counselling Studies" (May, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Awka Journal of Fine and Applied Arts" (May, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Unizik Journal of Education Graduates" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies" (January, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "External Defence" (November, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (March, 2025). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Proposal" (November, 2025). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty of Education Committee on teaching Practice" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Coordinator, Counselling Sub-Committee, Cathedral Deanery Synod 2026, "The Cathedral Church of Saint Faith, Awka" (June, 2025) |
| 3 | Secretry, "Department of Guidance and Counselling Quality Assurance Committee" (July, 2024) |
| 4 | Chairperson, "Umuanunwa family meeting women wing" (June, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, "Faculty of Education Public Lecture Committee" (January, 2023) |
| 6 | Member, "Faculty of Education Alumni Committee" (January, 2023) |
| 7 | Award of Recognition, "SCASSON, NAU" (December, 2022) |
| 8 | Out Standing Contributions to the Field of Academics, "Department of Guidance and Counselling" (June, 2021) |
| 9 | CEP coordinator, "Department of Guidance and Counselling" (February, 2019) |
| 10 | Award of Excellence in Service to Humanity, "Rotary Club of Awka, District 9142" (September, 2019) |
| 11 | Adjudicator, "Student Union Government, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2015 to July, 2015) |
| 12 | Guidance Counsellor, "Demonstration Primary School NAU, Awka" (January, 2000 to December, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Diocese of Awka, Women's Guild (Membership)" (member since 2021), http://www.awka.anglican.org, |
| 2 | Full Member, "Counselling Association of Nigeria" - 4083 (member since 2021), https://www.cassonnigeria.org. |
| 3 | Full Member, "Diocese of Awka, "Mgbako Nke Ndi Bu Nne" (member since 2012), http://www.awka.anglican.org, |
| 4 | Full Member, "Teacher's Registration Council of Nigeria" - AN/P/07855 (member since 2007), https://trcn.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Mental Health and Counselling Psychology in the Post-Covid-19 Era in Nigeria", (Counselling Association of Nigeria), 15th August, 2022 to 17th August, 2022; Aminu Chiroma Auditorium, Federal College of Education , Yola, Adamawa State |
| 2 | "Managing Education in Global Economic Challenges", (Faculty of Education, ESUT), 15th September, 2021 to 17th September, 2021; Enugu State University of Science and Technology |
| 3 | "Re-Engineering Education for Good Governance Security, Creativity and Environmental protection for National Development in Covid-19 Pandemic", (Faculty of Education. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 15th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; physical Contact |
| 4 | "Adeolescents Development in Nigeria: Globalization, Violence and Suicide Tendency", (National Association of Developmental Psychologists), 26th November, 2019 to 28th November, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe Auditorium, Awka |
| 5 | "DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT", (The Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists), 4th September, 2019 to 7th September, 2019; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 6 | "2010 FACULTY OF EDUCATION NATIONAL CONFRENCE", (Faculty of Education,Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 14th September, 2010 to 17th September, 2010; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 7 | "E-Learning in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects", (Faculty of Education, NnamdI Azikiwe University,Awka), 18th August, 2010 to 21st August, 2010; CBN Hall, NnamdI Azikiwe University,Awka |
| 8 | "Counselling Approaches for Economic Sustainability in the 21st Century", (Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON)), physical Contact |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Essentials of Effective Career Coaching and Counselling", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th April, 2025 to 17th April, 2025; physical Contact |
| 2 | "Inculcating Employability Skills", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 2nd May, 2024 to 4th May, 2024; physical Contact |
| 3 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Faculty of Education. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; physical Contact |
| 4 | "Online Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "Rebranding Counsellors at Duty Post", (Anambra State Association of Nigeria (ANACASSON)), 7th December, 2021 to 8th December, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe Auditorium, Awka |
| 6 | "Staff Professional Conduct: Imperatives for Quality Assurance", (Faculty of Education, NnamdI Azikiwe University,Awka), 2nd November, 2021 to 20th November, 2021; CBN Hall, NnamdI Azikiwe University,Awka |
| 7 | "PROFESSIONAL PEDAGOGY FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS", (Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Akwa), 8th September, 2016 to 9th September, 2016; Chike Okoli Entrepreneurship Centre, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 8 | "ACADEMIC RESEARCH IS EXCITING", (Department of Guidance and counselling,Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 5th May, 2015 to 6th May, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Evolving Landscape in Nigeria Education and Research: Digitalization, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Learning, Virtual Reality, Augmented Learning and Adaptive Learning System Integration as Innovative Approaches to Learning in the 21st Century", (UNESCO), 13th November, 2024 to 13th November, 2024; Zoom |