Dr. Njideka Benedicta Okafor
Dr. Njideka Benedicta Okafor is a READER in ESTATE MANAGEMENT Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Estate Management, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ESTATE MANAGEMENT |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2018) August, 2014 to August, 2018 PhD Environmental Management |
| 2 | University of Lagos. (Master Degree, January, 2009) January, 2006 to January, 2006 MSc. Estate Management |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, (NAU), Awka, Nigeria. (Master of Philosophy, January, 2006) October, 2003 to January, 2006 M.Sc. M.Sc. (Construction Management) |
| 4 | Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, Niger State of Nigeria.. (Post-Graduate Degree, October, 2002) January, 2001 to January, 2002 PGD PGD (Math/Computer Science) |
| 5 | Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu.. (Bachelor Degree, January, 1997) October, 1992 to January, 1997 BSc. Estate Management |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Faculty Career Officer (Coach), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | a. CEP coordinator Estate management Department for CEP students from, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2005 to January, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Benedicta Njideka Okafor PhD, Chinyere Jennifer Ukachukwu M.Sc, Peter Igwilo Ph.D. (2025, April) Environmental Sciences and Technology Dynamics: Analytical Tools for Sustainable Future |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | B.N OKAFOR. (2023, May) Curriculum Vitae and Resume SCOA HERITAGE, pp 75-106 |
| 2 | B.N OKAFOR. (2023, May) SWOT ANALYSIS SCOA HERITAGE, pp 202-220 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Benedicta Njideka Okafor, Blessing Justin Onwurliri. (2025, December), "The role of construction project management practices in achieving low-carbon and eco-efficient building delivery in developing economies", Journal of Human, Culture, Society, and Education, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 137 - 154 |
| 2 | B. N. OKAFOR , V. C. OGBOH , C. A. OBIORAOKEKE , H. N. OGBOKE. (2025, May), "The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in University Education in Nigeria Towards a Built and Sustainable Environment", ICONIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING JOURNALS, Vol. 8, (Issue 11) |
| 3 | Benedicta Njideka Okafor. (2025, December), "Investigating Regulatory Compliance with Road Setback Requirements in Developmental Activities in the Anambra Capital Territory", Journal of Social Science and Economics (JOSSE), Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 187-194 |
| 4 | Benedicta Njideka Okafor. (2025, September), "Decentralised Land Tenure, Governance Frameworks, and Rural Development Outcomes: A Technical Review of the Land Use Act (1978) in Nnobi, Nigeriay", International Journal of Administration and Education (IJAE), Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 130-141 |
| 5 | Benedicta Njideka Okafor, Blessing Justin Onwurliri. (2025, April), "Evaluation of environmental impact assessment compliance in public construction projects and its implications for sustainable development", Al-Iqtishad wal Mashlahah: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-35 |
| 6 | Benedicta Njideka Okafor. (2025, September), "Urban Informality and Its Economic Consequences: An Empirical Study of Slum Effects on Property Values in Asaba Community, Delta State", Siber Nusantara of Community Service Review, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 55-70 |
| 7 | Benedicta Njideka Okafor. (2024, December), "AN EMPIRICAL ASSESSMENT OF REAL ESTATE FINANCING CULTURE IN NIGERIA: A CASE ANALYSIS OF A BANK IN AWKA", Jurnal Ekonomi, Bisnis dan Pendidikan, Vol. 4, (Issue 12) |
| 8 | B. N. OKAFOR, H. N. OGBOKE , C. A. OBIORAOKEKE, A. O. ANIAGBOSO. (2024, October), "Biotic Impacts: Adverse Effects of Air Pollution on Biota (Human Health/Environment) and Practical Measures for Prevention", ICONIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING JOURNALS, Vol. 8, (Issue 4) |
| 9 | B. N. OKAFOR , H. N. OGBOKE , D. C. OYIOGU , C. O. IKARAOHA. (2023, November), "Compliance With the Road Setback in Siting of Structure in Anambra State: Citizen Participation in Environmental Sustainability", ICONIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING JOURNALS, Vol. 7, (Issue 5) |
| 10 | B. N. OKAFOR, H. N. OGBOKE , A. O. ANIAGBOSO , N. A. NWOYE. (2022, January), "Skills Development and Labour Output in Construction: Towards Reducing Poverty in The Society", ICONIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING JOURNALS, Vol. 5, (Issue 7) |
| 11 | B. N. OKAFOR, C. A. OBIORAOKEKE, D. C. OYIOGU, N. A. NWOYE. (2022, July), "The Problems and Prospects of Achieving Sustainable Environment in Nigeria.", ICONIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING JOURNALS, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 12 | Okafor B.N. (2020, October), "Compliance to COVID-19 Preventive Measures towards the Environmental Health in Nigeria Universities", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 775-782 |
| 13 | Okafor B.N. (2020, September), "Causes of Non-Compliance with Road Setbacks in Awka Capital Territory", International Journal of Research and Review, Vol. 7, (Issue 9), pp 75-81 |
| 14 | Okafor B.N. (2020, September), "COMPLIANCE WITH COVID-19 PREVENTIVE MEASURES: TOWARDS ACHIEVEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY IN NIGERIA", Journal of Environment, Earth Sciences and Ecology, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 17-26 |
| 15 | B.N OKAFOR. (2020, August), "Management Solutions of Non-Compliance with Road Setbacks Standards in Awka Capital Territory, Anambra State", IJARIE, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 1130-1137 |
| 16 | Okafor B.N. (2020, September), "Environmental Implications of Non-Compliance with Road Setbacks Standards in the Awka Capital Territory", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY FIELD, Vol. 6, (Issue 9), pp 33-38 |
| 17 | Nwabueze, I. Igu, Benedicta, N. Okafor and Amauchechukwu, C. Udeogu,. (2019, January), "PLANTATION FORESTRY AND ASSOCIATED ECOSYSTEM SERVICE BENEFITS AT LANDSCAPE SCALE", Tropical Built Environment Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 156-166 |
| 18 | Okafor, B. N. Nwike, E. C.. (2017, August), "Effects of Land Price Inflation in Management of Slums and Housing Provision in Onitsha, Anambra State", Journal of Environment and Earth Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 8), pp 41-46 |
| 19 | OGBUENE, E.B, NDUBUKA C.P, ALOH O.G, ODINKONIGBO U.L, OKAFOR B.N, NEBO N.. (2017, July), "QUANTIFICATION OF SEASONAL VARIATION OF VEHICULAR EMISSION IN URBAN AND RURAL AREA OF LOKOJA, NIGERIA", Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Science and Humanities (AARJSH), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 859 |
| 20 | Ezekeke C. J, Okafor B. N, Nwike E. C3 and Obienusi E. A. (2016, August), "INFLUENCE OF AUTOMOBILE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES ON NNEWI URBAN DEVELOPMENT, NNEWI NORTH L.G.A, ANAMBRA STATE", British Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 79-87 |
| 21 | Okafor B.N. (2016, May), "THE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING PROBLEM IN ANAMBRA STATE (A CASE STUDY OF ONITSHA METROPOLIS)", International Journal of Civil Engineering, Construction and Estate Management, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 22-39 |
| 22 | OKAFOR, B. N., ONUOHA, D. C. (2016, September), "Facility Management in Educational Institutions: A Study of Nnamdi Azkiwe University Awka", Journal of Resources Development and Management, Vol. 22, pp 23-32 |
| 23 | B.N OKAFOR. (2016, June), "GREEN BUILDING FOR NIGERIA PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS TOWARDS EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES: A CASE STUDY OF MILITARY BARRACKS AND POLICE STATIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Internal Journal of Physical and Human Geography, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 16-22 |
| 24 | B.N OKAFOR. (2016, May), "The Residential Housing Problem in Anambra State (A Case Study of Onitsha Metropolis)", International Journal of Civil Engineering Construction and Estate Management, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 22-39 |
| 25 | B.N OKAFOR, D.C ONUOHA. (2016, August), "EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF SLUM ON PROPERTY VALUES IN ONITSHA METROPOLIS OF ANAMBRA STATE", EUROPEAN AMERICAN JOURNALS, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 9-23 |
| 26 | Okafor B.N. (2016, September), "Residential Property Mortgage Delinquency in Anambra State: A Case Study of Union Homes Savings and Loans Plc", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 14), pp 69-75 |
| 27 | Okafor B.N. (2016, September), "Analysis of Tenement Rating Administration in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State", Civil and Environmental Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 53-60 |
| 28 | Nwabueze, I. Igu, Benedicta, N. Okafor and Amauchechukwu, C. Udeogu,. (2015, September), "Evaluation of the Impacts of Flooding On Socio-Economic Activities in Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State", Journal of Environment and Earth Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 18), pp 155-171 |
| 29 | Okafor B. N.. (2013, April), "The Performance of Nigeria Economy and the State of Infrastructural Development and Management", Journal International Environmental Application & Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 304-307 |
| 30 | Okafor Benedicta N. (2012, September), "The Performance of Manufacturing Industries and Public Electricity Supply in 1998 in Nigeria", Tropical Built Environment Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 341- |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Evaluation of the Economic Implication of Gender Discrimination on Land Inheritance in Ebonyi State Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by 2019306008F |
| 2 | "AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE USE OF INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) TOOLS IN THE MAINTENACE OF BUILDINGS AT FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO" (2025). Completed Masters project by ANENE CHINENYENWA JOY (2019286010PB) |
| 3 | "EVALUATION OF THE ECONOMIC IMPLICATION OF GENDER DISCRIMINATION ON LAND INHERITANCE I EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA" (2023). Completed Masters project by Agwu Kenneth 2019306008f |
| 4 | "Post Graduate Proposal Defence" (2022). Completed Masters project by Ezeonyebuchi Peter 2019306001FA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Nationa Coordinator" (July, 2014). Completed sponsored grant by Transformation Advocacy & Capacity Building Initiative |
| 2 | Awardee: "National Coordinator" (October, 2014). Completed sponsored grant by Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Tropical Built Environment Journal" (April, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (January, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (January, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (March, 2023) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (January, 2022) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (January, 2022) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (January, 2022) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (December, 2022) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (November, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner for Undergraduates and Professionals" (March, 2025 to March, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner for Undergraduates and Professionals" (June, 2022 to June, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | FES CCCD Coordinator, "Faculty of Environmental Sciences CCCD" (February, 2022) |
| 2 | Postgraduate Supervisor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2021) |
| 3 | Committee Member of Faculty Cultural Festival NAU, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2011) |
| 4 | CEP Coordinator, "Department of Estate Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2010 to October, 2011) |
| 5 | Exhibition Committee member for Books and Artworks NAU, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2009) |
| 6 | Year Five Students Academic Adviser of Estate mgt Dept NAU, Awka, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2008 to February, 2013) |
| 7 | Resource person to NIM, "NIM" (June, 2008) |
| 8 | Computers lab Technicians for all Levels (100-500 levels) Estate Mgt, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2008 to April, 2016) |
| 9 | Department Students’ Laboratory Workshop Trainer in Computer Science, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2008 to May, 2016) |
| 10 | Committee member of Lecture and examination Time table of NAU, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2005 to March, 2013) |
| 11 | o. Leader of Ray Readers Association. St. Michaels’ Catholic Church 2009, "Ngo Igbo-Ukwu Awka. Diocese." (May, 2004 to June, 2010) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Associate Member, "NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS AND REGULATION ENFORCEMENT AGENCY" - 499 (member since 2015), https://nesrea.gov.ng/ |
| 2 | Associate Member, "Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria" - A 2284 (member since 2010), https://www.esvarbon.gov.ng |
| 3 | Associate Member, "The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers" - M 2261 (member since 2007), https://www.niesv.org.ng |
| 4 | Full Member, "National Association of Catholic Corpers, Niger State Chapter" (member since 1997), https://naccedostate.wordpress.com/about/ |