Dr. Chitom Racheal John-akamelu
Dr. Chitom Racheal John-akamelu is a SENIOR LECTURER in ACCOUNTANCY Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr.Chitom Racheal John-Akamelu is a senior lecturer in Accountancy Department,Faculty of Management Sciences
in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. She was converted as a lecturer in 2014 and was first posted to Entrepreneurship Department. She was redeployed to Accountancy Department 2020. Dr. Chitom John-Akamelu is the current Head of Department (HOD) Accountancy which took effect from January 16th 2021. She is the first woman of Anambra State origin to acquire Ph.D in Taxation.
Personal Information
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Address: | Accountancy, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ACCOUNTANCY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anambra State University, Igbariam. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2019) October, 2013 to October, 2019 Ph.D Ph.D |
| 2 | COOU Igbariam. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2019) February, 2013 to February, 2019 PhD Taxation In Accountancy |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2013) October, 2010 to October, 2013 M.Sc M.Sc |
| 4 | NAU, AWKA. (Master Degree, February, 2013) February, 2010 to February, 2013 M.Sc Accountancy |
| 5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, October, 2009) October, 2007 to October, 2009 PGD |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikiwe Univwesity, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2002) October, 1996 to October, 2002 B.Sc B.Sc |
| 7 | NAU, AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2002) February, 1996 to February, 2002 B.Sc Accountancy |
| 8 | Senior School Certificate Exam (External) Nov/Dec. (SSCE, December, 1993) November, 1993 to December, 1993 S.S.C.E S.S.C.E |
| 9 | Anambra College of Education, Nsugbe. (NCE, October, 1993) October, 1990 to October, 1993 NCE NCE |
| 10 | Anambra State College of Education, Nsugbe. (NCE, February, 1993) February, 1990 to February, 1993 NCE English Language And French Major |
| 11 | Girls Secondary School, Nnewi. (SSCE, October, 1989) October, 1983 to October, 1989 S.S.C.E S.S.C.E |
| 12 | Girls Secondary school, Nnewi. (SSCE, February, 1989) February, 1984 to February, 1989 SSCE O'level |
| 13 | Nnewichi Centrel School, Nnewi. (FSLC, October, 1983) October, 1977 to August, 1983 F.S.L.C |
| 14 | Nnewichi Central School, Nnewi. (FSLC, February, 1983) February, 1977 to February, 1983 FSLC Primary School |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | FMS CEP Co-ordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2021 to April, 2023 |
| 3 | Cordinator/surpervisor ENT 200 University Wide Course, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2016 to February, 2018 |
| 4 | IT Cordinator/SIWES, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2015 to December, 2022 |
| 5 | ICT Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka September, 2015 to November, 2020 |
| 6 | Assistant Cordinator, Students Practicals/Exhibition, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2014 to October, 2020 |
| 7 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2014 to Present |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Dr. Chitom Racheal John-Akamelu and Prof. Chimezie Comfort Okolocha. (2021, January) Introduction to Entrepreneurship Fides Media Limited |
| 2 | Dr. Chitom Racheal John-Akamelu and Prof. Chimezie Comfort Okolocha. (2018, January) Concept of Entrepreneurship Fab Anieh Nigeria Limited |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | John-Akamelu C.R, Ezeagba, C.E & Nzeoma I.S. (2023, September), "Effect of Tax Revenue on Economic Growth in Nigeria", Journal of Global Accounting (JOGA), Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 36-53 |
| 2 | John-Akamelu C.R, Osegbue, I.F, Onuzulike-Chukwuemeka. N.F & Obi-Nwosu. v.o. (2022, November), "Effect of Conditional Cash Transfer on Vulnerable in Nigeria", Nigeria Academy of Management Journal, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 230-251 |
| 3 | John-Akamelu, C.R, Ndum, N.B & Alokwu, S.O. (2022, May), "Impact of Commercial Banks Assistance on Sustainability of Family Businesses in Nigeria", An Interdisciplinary Journal of Africa & Asian Studies (IJAAS), Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 120-134 |
| 4 | John-Akamelu, Cr, Ezejiofor, R.A & Ndum, N.B. (2022, July), "Company Income Tax (CIT) Reform and Internally Generated Revenue in Nigeria.", Journal of Global Accounting (JOGA), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 95-110 |
| 5 | Dibua, E.C. Nwanmuoh, E.E & John-Akamelu, C.R. (2021, April), "Locus Of Control And Technostress In Nigeria Commercial Bank:The Nexus International Journal Of Financial,Accounting And Management", International journal of financial,accounting and management(IJFAM), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 83-92 |
| 6 | Okolocha,C.B, John-Akamelu, C.R & Muogbo, U.S. (2020, December), "Effect Of Skill Aquisition On Youth Employability In Nigeria", An International Journal of Finance and Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 33-37 |
| 7 | John-Akamelu, C.R Iyidiobi, F.C. (2020, April), "Board Diversity And Effective Tax Rate Of Food Production Firms In Nigeria.", An international journal of research publication, Vol. 50, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
| 8 | Dibua, E.C. Nwanmuoh, E.E & John-Akamelu, C.R. (2020, October), "Locus Of Control:An Employee Job Embeddedness Imploication For Bankers In Nigeria", Annals of Management organization Research(AMOR), Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 251-260 |
| 9 | John-Akamelu, C.R Iyidiobi, F.C. (2019, March), "Effect Of E-Taxation On Revenue Generation In Anambra State.", An International journal of trend in scientific research and Development(IJTSRD), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 1624-1633 |
| 10 | John-Akamelu, C.R, Ofor,T.N & Anichebe,A.S.. (2019, April), "Effect Of Accounting Information On Deferred Taxation In Nigerian Deposit Money Banks.", An in ternational journal of innovative finance and economic research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 96-105 |
| 11 | Iliemena,R.O, Ijeoma,N.B & John-Akamelu, C.R. (2019, June), "The Effect Of Cash Conversion Cycle On Capital Structure:Emperical Evidence From Quoted Manufacturing Firms In Nigeria", journal of global accounting, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 59-74 |
| 12 | Okolocha,C.B, John-Akamelu, C.R & Ezejiofor, R.A. (2019, October), "Effect Of Financial Mix On Profitability Of Quoted Beverage Firms In Nigeria", An international journal of Accounting,finance and Risk Management, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 102-109 |
| 13 | John-Akamelu, C.R &Muogbo, U.S. (2018, November), "The Role Of Commercial Banks In Financing Small And Medium Size Entreprises In Nigeria(A Study Of Selected Banks And Firms In Anambra State Nigeria", European journal of Economic research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 14 | John-Akamelu, C.R Iyidiobi, F.C. (2018, January), "Intellectual Capital And Performance Of Nigeria Banks", international journal of innovative finance and economics research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 60-74 |
| 15 | John-Akamelu, C.R Iyidiobi, F.C. (2018, March), "Personal Income Taxes And Growth Of Small Firms In Nigeria", International journal of Trend in scientific Research and Development(IJTSRD), Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 441-451 |
| 16 | John-Akamelu, C.R &Muogbo, U.S. (2018, March), "Role Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Poverty Eradication In Nigeria.", An European Journal of Research and Reflection in Management, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 33-49 |
| 17 | John-Akamelu, C.R &Muogbo, U.S. (2018, March), "Impact Of Entrepreneurial Skills In Redducing Youth Unemployment", European Journal of business,Economics and accountancy, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 1-12 |
| 18 | Ifurueze, I.S, John-Akamelu C.R & Iyidiobi, F.C. (2018, September), "Effect Of Corporate Tax Aggresiveness On Firms Growth In Nigeria:An Emperical Analysis", An European Journal of trend in scientific research and development(IJTSRD), Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 1628-1639 |
| 19 | John-Akamelu, C.R Iyidiobi, F.C & Ifurueze, N.S. (2018, November), "Tax Aggresiveness And Firm Size:Evidence From Nigerian Deposit Money Banks", An International Journal of Academic research/socio and management sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 50-66 |
| 20 | John-Akamelu, C.R &Muogbo, U.S. (2018, May), "Gender Consideration And Enterpreneuship In Nigeria:A Study Of Business Enterprises In Awka Anambra State", Futo International Journal of Entrepreneuship and development Studies(FIJEDS), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 45-54 |
| 21 | Muogbo, U.S & John-Akamelu, C.R. (2018, July), "Evaluating Growth And Challenges Of Small Enterprises In Nigeria", International Journal of Business mand Management Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 561-574 |
| 22 | Muogbo, U.S & John-Akamelu, C.R. (2018, June), "Factors Affecting Ythe Performance Of Women Entrepreneurs In Micro And Small Enterprises.A Study Of Selected Women In Awka,Anambra State,Nigeria.", An EPRA international journal of research and development (IJRD), Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 215-225 |
| 23 | Ezejiofor,R.A Olise, M.C & John-Akamelu, C.R. (2017, March), "Effect Of Capitalization On Financial Performance:Experience From Nigeria Deposit Money Bank.", An European Journal Of Academic Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 12) |
| 24 | Ezejiofor, R.A, John-Akamelu, C.R & Iyidiobi, F.C.. (2017, July), "An Appraisal Of Human Resources Accounting On Profitability Of Corporate Organization.", An International Jpournal of Economics, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 25 | Ezejiofor,R.A, Olise, M.C & John-Akamelu, C.R. (2017, June), "Comparative Analysis On Investment Decision Of Telecommunication And Banking Industries In Nigeria.", An International Journal of Finance and Economics, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 65-75 |
| 26 | Onyali,C.I, John-Akamelu, C.R & Egbunike, P.A. (2017, July), "Towards A New Era In Corporate Reporting:The Need For Firms Adoption Of The Integrated Reporting Approach In Nigeria.", An International of innovative research and advanced studies(IJIRAS), Vol. 4, (Issue 7) |
| 27 | John-Akamelu, C.R &Muogbo, U.S. (2017, June), "Effect Of Entrepreneural Skills On The Productivity Of Small And Medium Scale Enterprises In Anambra State(A Study Of SMEs In Anambra State Nigeria)", AN European Journal Of Management Marketing Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 28 | John-Akamelu, C.R Iyidiobi, F.C & Ezejiofor, A.R. (2017, July), "Leverage And Financial Performance:Evidence From Nigerian Food Production Firms.", An European Journal of Research and Reflection in Management, Vol. 5, (Issue 4) |
| 29 | Ezeagba, C.E, John-Akamelu, C.R & Umeoduagu, C. (2017, April), "Environmental Accounting Disclosures And Financial Performance:of Food And Beverage Companies In Nigeria.", An International Journal of Academics Research in Business and social sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 9) |
| 30 | John-Akamelu, C.R,Iyidiobi,F.C & Ezejiofor, R.E. (2017, September), "Audit Expectation Gap On AUdit And Assurance:implication For Professionals.", A journal of studies in management and planning, Vol. 3, (Issue 10) |
| 31 | John-Akamelu, C.R Iyidiobi, F.C. (2017, November), "Professional Ethics On Audit Assurance Engagement:Evidence From Nigerian Firms", An International Journal of Academic research/socio and management sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 11) |
| 32 | Ifeakor,C.S & John-Akamelu C.R. (2016, July), "Plato And Teaching Of Entrepreneurship Studies As General Studies In Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria:A Philosophoical Investigation.", Mgbakoigba International journal of international studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 235-248 |
| 33 | Ezejiofor,R.A,John-Akamelu,C.R & Ben-Chigbo,E.E. (2016, June), "Effect Of Sustainability Environmental Cost Accounting On Financial Performance Of Nigeria Corprate Organisation.", Journal of scientific research and management(IJSRM), Vol. 1, (Issue 8), pp 4536-4549 |
| 34 | Anukaenyi,B.O,Obiozor,W.E &John-Akamelu,C.R. (2016, April), "Emerging Trends In Planning And Administration Of Higher Education Program In Nigeria", An European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 4) |
| 35 | Onyima,J.K & John-Akamelu, C.R. (2016, December), "Silent For How Long?community Leader's Attitude To Societal Integration Of Children Born Out Of Rape In Nigeria.", Journal Of Management Sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 36 | Egbunike P.A & John-Akamelu C.R. (2015, February), "Integrating Environmental Accounting Using Activity Based Costing System;Nigeria March To Sustainable Compettiveness In Global Economy", Indian journal of applied research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 37 | Ezejiofor,R.A,Adigwe,P.K and John-Akamelu,C.R. (2015, June), "The Credit Management On Liquidity And Profitability Positions Of A Manufacturing Company In Nigeria.", European Journal of research and Reflection in Management Sciences., Vol. 3 |
| 38 | Dr Chitom Rachael John-Akamelu. (2012, November), "Effect Of Personality Threat Of Female Acoountant On Their Profession", Journalm Of Bussiness Study and research, Vol. 9, pp 175-185 |
| 39 | Chitom Rachael John-Akamelu,Obiozor W.E and Koledoye N.Uzoamaka. (2012, November), "Advocacy For Entrepreneuship Education And Literacy Training For Student With Diabilities In Nigeria.", International journal of education,science andf public policy in africa., Vol. 5, pp 91-200 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Book Tax Differences and Financial Distress of Listed Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria." (2023). Completed Masters project by Orji Evangeline Nneoma (2018406005F) |
| 2 | "Social Responsibility Disclosure and Sustainable Development of Quoted Industrial Firms in Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by Chukwudi, Basil Oluchukwu (2019406015FA) |
| 3 | "Corporate Social Responsibility and Tax Avoidance of Listed Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by Irokwe, Favour Friday (2019406033PB) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Effect Of corporate tax aggressiveness strategy on firm growth in Nigeria" (February, 2023 to February, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND INSTITUTION BASED RESEARCH GRANT(IBR) |
| 2 | Collaborator: "BEST GRADUATING STUDENTS IN ACCOUNTANCY" (February, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by 1996 NAU ACCOUNTANCY ALUMNI |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "JOURNAL OF GLOBAL ACCOUNTING" (February, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "JOURNAL OF THE MANAGEMENT SCIENCES" (December, 2022) |
| 3 | Editor, "Proceedings of the 2021 Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka International Conference" (October, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "JOURNAL OF GLOBAL ACCOUNTING" (February, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINATION" (May, 2023 to February, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "INTERNAL DEFENSE" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "INTERNAL DEFENSE" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "INTERNAL DEFENSE" (November, 2022 to November, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINATION" (December, 2019 to December, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | MEMBER, "ALUMNI LINKAGE COMMITTEE" (October, 2021 to October, 2022) |
| 2 | MEMBER, "UNION ELECTORAL COMMITTEE (UNECO)" (April, 2021 to April, 2021) |
| 3 | CHAIRMAN, "ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE" (February, 2020) |
| 4 | MEMBER, "Student's Practical/Exhibition Committee" (February, 2020) |
| 5 | CHAIRMAN, "ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE" (May, 2019) |
| 6 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019) |
| 7 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 8 | MEMBER, "Student Character Committee" (May, 2019) |
| 9 | MEMBER, "Students' Practical/Exhibition Committee" (May, 2019) |
| 10 | MEMBER, "Library and ICT Management Committee" (June, 2018) |
| 11 | MEMBER, "Student Advisory Committee" (June, 2018) |
| 12 | MEMBER, "Staff Welfare Committee" (June, 2018) |
| 13 | President/Chairlady, "Inyom Nnewi Welfare Association Awka Branch" (November, 2018) |
| 14 | MEMBER, "Direct Teaching and Learning Cost Committee" (February, 2017) |
| 15 | Treasurer, "Inyom Nnewi Welfare Association Awka Branch" (June, 2017) |
| 16 | Secretary, "ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE" (February, 2017) |
| 17 | CHAIRMAN, "COMMITTEE OF SMOOTH TAKE-OVER OF ENT 200 FROM CHIKE OKOLI FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES" (May, 2016) |
| 18 | CHAIRMAN, "CURRICULUM COMMITTEE" (November, 2016) |
| 19 | Secretary, "Conference Traveling Grant Committee" (May, 2016) |
| 20 | Financial Secretary, "Inyom Nnewi Welfare Association Awka Branch" (May, 2015) |
| 21 | CHAIRMAN, "CURRICULUM COMMITTEE" (October, 2014) |
| 22 | STAFF ADVISER, "ENT Students Association" (October, 2014) |
| 23 | Director of Socials, "Inyom Nnewi Welfare Association Awka Branch" (September, 2012) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Resource Management and Accountability in COVID-19 Pandemic Era", (Accountancy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 17th November, 2022 to 18th November, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "Technological, Pandemic Disruption and Management Sciences' Theory and Practice: Challenges, Responses and Strategic Choices", (The Academy of Management Nigeria), 22nd September, 2021 to 23rd September, 2021; River State University, Port-Harcourt |
| 3 | "Security Challenges and Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub-Saharan Africa", (Faculty of Management Sciences), 8th September, 2021 to 10th September, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 4 | "Intergrating Sustainability into Management Education in Africa: Issues, Strategies and Perspectives", (The Academy of Management Nigeria), 12th November, 2020 to 13th November, 2020; Virtual |
| 5 | "The Promise of Actionable Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Economic Development in Africa: Leadership, Governance and Ethics", (Faculty of Management Sciences), 26th July, 2017 to 29th July, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 6 | "Building Strong Institutions For Effective Leadership & Good Governance in Sub-Saharan Africa", (Pub.Admin Department), Physical |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Quality Assurance:An Index of Academic Exception nalism", (Faculty of Agriculture), Physical |