Dr. Emeka Clement Ikezue
Dr. Emeka Clement Ikezue is a READER in SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am an Associate Professor in the department of Sociology/Anthropology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka . I am a Criminologist by training and hold a PhD in Criminology.
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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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department Of Sociology-Anthropology.. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2014) January, 2010 to June, 2013 PhD Sociology/Anthropology Criminology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department Of Sociology-Anthropology.. (Master Degree, April, 2010) November, 2006 to September, 2009 M. Sc Sociology/Anthropology |
| 3 | University Of Maiduguri, Borno STate. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1997) December, 1992 to August, 1997 B. Sc Sociology/Anthropology |
| 4 | Government Secondary School, Jakusko, Yobe STate. (SSCE, December, 1991) October, 1985 to September, 1991 |
| 5 | Army Children's School II Maiduguri. (FSLC, October, 1985) October, 1979 to July, 1985 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Head of Department, Department of Sociology/Anthropology September, 2024 to December, 2024 |
| 3 | Departmental PG Coordinator, Sociology/Anthropology Department June, 2023 to October, 2024 |
| 4 | Examination Officer, Sociology/Anthropology Department June, 2021 to October, 2022 |
| 5 | ICT Officer, Sociology/Anthropology Department June, 2021 to October, 2022 |
| 6 | Examination Officer, Sociology/Anthropology Department October, 2019 to June, 2021 |
| 7 | ICT Officer, Sociology/Anthropology Department October, 2019 to June, 2021 |
| 8 | Examination Officer, Sociology/Anthropology Department September, 2018 to October, 2019 |
| 9 | ICT Officer, Sociology/Anthropology Department September, 2018 to October, 2019 |
| 10 | ICT Officer, Sociology/Anthropology Department September, 2017 to September, 2018 |
| 11 | Departmental PG Coordinator, Sociology/Anthropology Department February, 1022 to June, 2023 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ikezue E. C.. (2020, ) Methodologies For Building Capacities In Peacebuilding Training In Southeast Nigeria, Institute Of Peace And Conflict Resolution, (Directorate Of Research And Policy Analysis) Abuja. Directorate of Research and Policy Analysis, Abuja. |
| 2 | 2) Ezeah, P. C., Ikezue, C. E. (2016, ) African Traditional Medicine In A Globalized World, The Nigerian Experience. In E. O. Ezenweke And L. K. Nwadialor (Ed), African Ideologies And Philosophy In A Globalized World Saarbrucken, Germany, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing. |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Deborah Chinecherem Didigwu and Clement Emeka Ikezue. (2026, April), "IMPACT OF POVERTY-INDUCED CRIMINAL BEHAVIOUR AMONGST THE YOUTHS IN ENUGU STATE", JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY, HISTORY & INTERNATIONAL STUDIES,, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 60-70 |
| 2 | Martha ChinenyeNwadike-Fasugba, Peter Chukwuma Ezeah and Clement Emeka Ikezue. (2026, April), "EXPLORING THE PREVALENCE, PATTERNS AND CONSEQUENCES OF FEMALE CRIMINALITY AMONG INMATES IN CORRECTIONAL CENTRES IN THE SOUTH-SOUTH REGION OF NIGERIA", NTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. -162, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 3 | Florence Ngozi Mmakah, Clement Emeka Ikezue. (2026, April), "FACTORS AFFECTING THE CORRECTIONAL FUNCTIONS OF CORRECTIONAL CENTRE IN AWKA METROPOLIS, ANAMBRA STATE", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 144-154 |
| 4 | Okeke, A. C. and Ikezue, C. E.. (2025, November), "Community Policing And Grassroots Security Initiatives For SustainableDevelopment", Social Sciences Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 137-149 |
| 5 | Godwin Oliver Osadolor and Clement Emeka Ikezue. (2025, November), "EFFECTIVENESS OF THE POLICE IN CURBING THE MENACE OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 191-200 |
| 6 | Martha Chinenye Nwadike-Fasugba, Peter Chukwuma Ezeah and Clement Emeka Ikezue. (2025, February), "DETERMINANTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF FEMALE CRIMINALITY IN NIGERIA", MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SIENCES, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 91-98 |
| 7 | Okeke, A. C. and Ikezue, C. E.. (2025, December), "Community Sentencing Approaches as Alternatives to Incarceration in Nigeria", Practicum Psychologia, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 1-17 |
| 8 | Onwuchekwe, S. I, Ezeah, P. C. and Ikezue, C. E.. (2025, December), "Prevalence, Causes and Consequences of Oil Theft in the Niger Delta, Nigeria", Think India Journal, Vol. 28, (Issue 4), pp 36-51 |
| 9 | Rejoice Chizoba Nwachukwu & Clement Emeka Ikezue. (2024, August), "Interrogating the Prevalence, Determinants and Consequences of Suicide among Youths in Nigeria", ZIK Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 96-111 |
| 10 | Emeka Clement Ikezue. (2023, June), "Rural Urban Migration and its implications on Urban Crimes in Anambra State", Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 29-44 |
| 11 | ANTHONIA CHIDIEBELE OKEKE, CLEMENT EMEKA IKEZUE and NNEKA PERPETUA OLI. (2023, June), "CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND CONTROL OF KIDNAPPING IN NIGERIA", African Scholars Multidisciplinary Journal (ASMJ), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 101-112 |
| 12 | Adimchi Leona Eke, Nneka Perpetua Oli and Clement Emeka Ikezue. (2023, May), "Socio-Cultural Factors influencing Alcohol Consumption and Cigarette Smoking among Female Undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", ZIK Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 36-68 |
| 13 | Clement Emeka Ikezue. (2023, May), "The Past, Present and Future of Kidnapping in Nigeria; a Historical Analysis", ZIK Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 14-35 |
| 14 | Emeka Clement Ikezue. (2023, June), "The precarious security situation in the southeast of Nigeria: The Monday Sit-at-Home Phenomenon", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1-14 |
| 15 | Emeka Clement Ikezue. (2023, May), "Unmasking the Identity and Characteristics of the Unknown Gunmen in Anambra State, Nigeria: A Survey Approach", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 16 | Oliaku Chisom and Ikezue Clement Emeka. (2023, June), "Causes, Consequences and Control of Methamphetamine Abuse among Youths in Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
| 17 | Onuoha O. O., Oli N. P., Ikezue C. E. (2020, August), "Residents’ Awareness, Understanding and Support For Police- Community Partnership in Crime Control in Ishielu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, South-East, Nigeria.", American Journal of Humanities and Social Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 08-18 |
| 18 | Emeka Clement Ikezue, Nneka Perpetua Oli. (2020, August), "SOCIO ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF POLICE CORRUPTION ON CRIME PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE", Interdisciplinary Journal of African & Asian Studies (IJAAS), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-14 |
| 19 | Ikezue C E, Oli N P. (2019, August), "Corruption in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State; The Need For Attitudinal Change.", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 07-16 |
| 20 | Ikezue C. E.. (2019, May), "Inevitability of Economically Induced Sex Work in Nigeria: A Marxian Political Economy Approach", Practicum Psychologia, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 65-76 |
| 21 | 5) Ibekwe C. C., Oli N. P., Nwankwo I. U., Ikezue C. E. (2018, October), "Perceptions of the Social Consequences of Rape in Ezinihitte Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria", American Journal of Humanities and Social Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 01-08 |
| 22 | 6) Ikezue C. E., Ezeah P. C.. (2017, June), "Effects of Manmade Security Threats on Sustainable Development in Nigeria: A Study of Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 11-24 |
| 23 | 6) Ikezue C. E., Ezeah P. C.. (2017, July), "Recurrent Conflicts Among Migrant Fulani Herdsmen and Indigenous Communities of Southern Nigeria: A Review of Literature", International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 152169 |
| 24 | 6) Ikezue C. E., Ezeah P. C.. (2016, September), "The Role of Democracy in Infrastructural Development of Anambra West Local Government Area, Southeast, Nigeria", The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 62-78 |
| 25 | 6) Ikezue C. E., Ezeah P. C.. (2016, July), "The Roles Of Leadership And Good Governance In The Security Of Anambra State.", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 118-141 |
| 26 | 6) Ikezue C. E., Ezeah P. C.. (2015, December), "Boko Haram Insurgency In Nigeria: A Public Perception Approach", Mgbakoigba Journal of African Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 27 | Ikezue E. C., Ololo K.. (2015, September), "Electoral Violence And Sustainable Development In Nigeria", Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences, Vol. 10, pp 48-59 |
| 28 | Okafor, F. C. N., Ikezue, E. C. (2015, September), "Africa And The Imperative For Black Studies; A Development Agenda", Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences, Vol. 10, pp 19-23 |
| 29 | Anichie A., Ikezue C. E.. (2015, September), "A Retrospect Of The Incidence Of Teenage Pregnancy: The Role Of Social Worker In Calabar Municipality", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 48-58 |
| 30 | 14) Anichie A., Ikezue C. E. (2015, September), "An Appraisal Of Violence Against Women: A Focus On Ntigha Abia State", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 1-9 |
| 31 | 15) Ikezue E. C., Ezeah P. C., Oli, P. N. (2015, July), "Socio Cultural Determinants Of Smoking And Alcohol Consumption Among Road Transport Workers In Anambra State: A Study Of National Union Of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Awka", Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences, Vol. 9, pp 146-155 |
| 32 | 16) Ikezue, E. C., Mathias, B. A.. (2015, June), "Public Perception Of Corruption In Anambra State: A Study Of Aguata Local Government Area", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 16-26 |
| 33 | 6) Ikezue C. E., Ezeah P. C.. (2015, June), "Public Perception Of Governance In The Provision Of Security In Anambra State", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 16-26 |
| 34 | Ikezue C. E.. (2014, October), "Governance And Security Challenges In Anambra State", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 159-170 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Socio-Cultural Determinants of Alcohol Consumption and Cigarette Smoking among Female Undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (2023). Completed Masters project by Eke, Leona Adimchi 2016156016P |
| 2 | "Socio economic implications of kidnapping in Anambra State, Nigeria" (2024). Completed Masters project by Okeke, Anthonia Chidiebele 2019156002PA |
| 3 | "Socio cultural determinants of suicide among youths in Anambra State" (2025). Completed Masters project by NWACHUKWU, REJOICE CHIZOBA 2021156001FA |
| 4 | "Determinants, Patterns and the role of Community Engagement in mitigating oil theft in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria" (2026). Completed Doctorate project by Onwuchekwe Stanley Ikenna (2020157001F) |
| 5 | "Consumption of Methamphetamine among youths and the community control strategies in Anambra state" (2024). Completed Masters project by Oliaku, Chisom 2020156004FB |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "THE ESSENCE OF GOVERNMENT AND PERPETUAL INSECURITY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA 2016-2021" (March, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "National Security and the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons in Nigeria, 2010-2022" (July, 2022) |
| 3 | Editor, "INSECURITY, EMPLOYEE MORALE AND PRODUCTIVITY OF NATIONAL WORKFORCE IN NIGERIA" (July, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "‘I am only half alive’: Organ trafficking in Pakistan amid interlocking oppressions" (October, 2015) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Undergraduate External Examination" (December, 2024 to December, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Defence" (April, 2021 to December, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Defence" (January, 2021 to August, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Defence" (January, 2021 to August, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Defence" (December, 2021 to January, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "MSc. Final Defence" (December, 2021 to January, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (January, 2020 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 8 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Defence" (December, 2019 to September, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 9 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (March, 2018 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 10 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Defence" (February, 2017 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 11 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Defence" (December, 2017 to August, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 12 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (December, 2017 to September, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 13 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (November, 2016 to June, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 14 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Defence" (March, 2014 to November, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 15 | Examiner, "MSc Faculty Defence" (March, 2014 to December, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 16 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (January, 2013 to June, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "University Staff Welfare Club/Resources Committee" (February, 2025 to September, 2026) |
| 2 | Member, "ASUU NAU Security of staff and students committee" (November, 2023 to September, 2026) |
| 3 | Collation Officer, collation of results at ward level at Abagana Ward Iv in Njikoka LGA, "Offer of Appointment as a State Assembly Collation Officer in 2023 General Elections" (March, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 4 | To maintain quality in the departmental academic matters, curriculum development, innovations etc, "Quality Assurance Departmental Sub Committee" (July, 2021 to July, 2023) |
| 5 | Examination Officer representing Sociology Department in the Faculty, "Faculty Examination Officers" (April, 2019 to March, 2021) |
| 6 | Collation Officer, collation of results at ward level in Awgbu Ward II in Orumba North LGA, "Offer of Appointment as a Presidential Collation Officer in 2019" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 7 | Collation Officer, collation of results at ward level in Umuchu Ward II in Aguata LGA, "Offer of Appointment as a State Assembly Collation Officer in 2019 General Elections" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 8 | To investigate and address injustices,., "Faculty Code of Conduct, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee" (June, 2019 to March, 2021) |
| 9 | Organizing sporting activities in the faculty, "Faculty Sports and Cultural Committee" (June, 2019 to March, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigeria Society for Criminology" - NSC/23/0048 (member since 2023), https://www.ncsociety.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "National Anthropological and Sociological Association" - NASA/MEM/01/084 (member since 2014), https://www.nasanigeria.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "4th International Conference of Nigeria Society for Criminology: Securing Nigeria and Protecting Nigerians Held at Cosmopolitan University, Abuja, Nigeria", (Nigeria Society for Criminology), 10th June, 2026 to 13th June, 2026; Abuja |
| 2 | "30th Annual NASA Conference, held at the Nigeria Police Academy Wudil-Kano", (Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association (NASA)), 2nd November, 2025 to 5th November, 2025; Wudil-Kano |
| 3 | "3rd International Conference of Nigeria Society for Criminology (NSC) 2025 held at University of Abuja, Nigeria 26th -27th June, 2025", (Nigeria Society for Criminology), 26th June, 2025 to 27th June, 2025; Abuja |
| 4 | "27th Annual Conference of Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association", (Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association), 1st May, 2023 to 4th May, 2023; Baze University, Abuja |
| 5 | "24th Annual National Conference Of The Nigerian Anthropological And Sociological Practitioners Association (NASA) Held At The Bayero University, Kano (BUK) Between 4th-7th November, 2019", (Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association), 4th November, 2019 to 7th November, 2019; Bayero University, Kano |
| 6 | "23rd Annual National Conference Of The Nigerian Anthropological And Sociological Practitioners Association (NASA) Held At University Of Port Harcourt , Choba, River State Between 5th -8th November, 2018.", (Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association), 5th November, 2018 to 8th November, 2018; University of Port Harcourt |
| 7 | "International Conference On Ethnicity, Ethnic Identity And The Crisis Of National Development In Nigeria, Organized By The Department Of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 14-15 June, 2018", (Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 14th June, 2018 to 15th June, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 8 | "Annual National Conference Of The Nigerian Anthropological And Sociological Practitioners Association Held At University Of Lagos (UNILAG) Lagos State From 3rd To 5th November, 2015: Democracy, Livelihoods And Social Order.", (Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association), 3rd November, 2015 to 5th November, 2015; University of Lagos |
| 9 | "Annual National Conference Of The Nigerian Anthropological And Sociological Practitioners Association Held At Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos State From 3rd To 5th November, 2014.", (Nigerian Anthropological Sociological Association (NASA)), 3rd November, 2014 to 5th November, 2014; Lagos State University |
| 10 | "Annual National Conference Organized By The Nigerian Anthropological And Sociological Association Held At Ibadan 26-27 September, 2007", (Nigerian Anthropological Sociological Association (NASA)), 26th September, 2007 to 27th September, 2007; Ibadan |
| 11 | "Maiden International Conference on Africa at Crossroads: Confronting Governance, Security and Development Challenges in the 21st Century by the Department of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Political Science Department Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), Awka |