Prof. Uchechukwu Collins Nwogwugwu
Prof. Uchechukwu Collins Nwogwugwu is a PROFESSOR in ECONOMICS Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a professor of economicsin the Department of economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka with diverse range of experience in the last 25 years of teaching, researching, publishing, and consulting.
I have extensive experience in conducting economic research, field surveys.
My academic training began with degrees in economics from Microeconomics, Game Theory, Energy/petroleum economics, public sector policies and Public finance.
In the course my career, I have taught Economic Theory (Micro and Macroeconomics); Research Methods (qualitative and quantitative), Energy Economics, Environmental Economics; Project Evaluation, Measurement and Evaluation /Supply and Value Chain etc. at undergraduate and post graduate levels
In mentoring of students, I have supervised more than a dozen PhD candidates; about three of them are professors; also Master and Bachelor degrees.
I have served as ad hoc member of NUC accreditation team and have visited more than a dozen universities.
I have also assessed more than a dozen lecturers to the ranks of Professor and Associate professors.
My research works are published in learned journals both locally and internationally.
I have also served as a consultant/resource person in a number of commissioned studies/projects nationally and internationally, as well as national assignment(s), such as MDGs projects, LEEMP projects, NEWMAP projects as well as SDGs projects. consultant to Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) Abuja
I have served as member of several professional organisations notably, the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics and affiliate of International Association for Energy Economics (NAEE/IAEE) as Vice President (conference and publications).
I also served in the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) as a Research Fellow and the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) as Council member.
I am a member of the National Technical Working Group (TWG)( Business Environment subgroup) of the ongoing National Development Plan 2021 - 25 and African Vision 2050 under the Presidency and National Development Plan Ministry of National Planning.
I have attracted projects worth billions of naira to the University while serving as the Head Department of Economics such as Books to Departmental Library from Fidelity Bank.
During my tenure as the Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences I attracted Buildings such as Faculty Auditorium of 700 sitting capacity; Office Building housing 20 offices for professors and senior lecturers situated at the medical school, Donation of seats for staff and students from Guarantee Trust Bank Nigeria as well as staff sponsorships for conferences.
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Address: | Economics, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ECONOMICS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Calabar, Cross Rivers. (Post-Graduate Degree, January, 2008) January, 2005 to June, 2005 PGDE Economics |
| 2 | University of Portharcourt. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2002) January, 1998 to November, 2002 PhD Economics |
| 3 | University of Portharcourt. (Master Degree, February, 1992) January, 1989 to November, 1992 MSc Economics |
| 4 | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1988) September, 1985 to July, 1988 BSC Economics |
| 5 | Obizi High School. (SSCE, June, 1977) September, 1973 to July, 1977 WAEC |
| 6 | St. Peters Primary School. Umuneke. (FSLC, June, 1974) September, 1967 to July, 1972 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Professor of Economics, Department of Economics Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2016 to Present |
| 2 | READER, Department of Economics Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2013 to October, 2015 |
| 3 | Senior Lecture, Department of Economics Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2010 to October, 2013 |
| 4 | Lecturer 1, Department of Economics Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2005 to October, 2010 |
| 5 | Lecturer 1, Department of Economics Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri October, 1999 to October, 2002 |
| 6 | Lecturer II, Department of Economics Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri October, 1997 to October, 1999 |
| 7 | Assistant Lecturer, Department of Economics Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri October, 1995 to October, 1997 |
| 8 | Part-time Lecturer, Abia State University Institute of Distant Education. Aba Study Centre, Abia State October, 1994 to October, 1995 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C.. (2006, December) The Millennium Development Goals and African Debt Burden: The Issue of Global Imbalance. Whelan Research Academy Annual Symposium Proceedings. |
| 2 | Nwogwugwu Uche. (2005, April) Good Governance, Transparency and Due Process – A Paradigm for Socio-Political and Economic Progress. Colon Concept Ltd |
| 3 | Nwogwugwu Uche. (2005, June) Econometrics for Beginners. Victojo Productions, Vol. 2 |
| 4 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C.. (2005, November) Industrial Policies in Nigeria – From Indigenization to Foreign Investment Promotion Colon Concept Ltd |
| 5 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C.. (2004, May) Africa in Development Paradox. Oscar Graphics |
| 6 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C.. (2003, July) Genesis of Economic/Political Economic Thought Lasen Publishers |
| 7 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C.. (2001, August) Elements of Public Finance Bean-Blaise publishers |
| 8 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C.. (2000, October) Economic Tools For Planning & Management Bean-Blaise publishers |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Nwogwugwu Uche ,Joseph Tchokote. (2011, September) Social Sciences Venture in SPECTACLES OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES Agmasum Printers and Publishers |
| 2 | 2. Nwogwugwu Uche & Joseph Tchokote, eds Allen Adum & Jude Okafor.. (2011, March) Economic Depression and Financial Crisis in SPECTACLES OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES Printers and Publishers |
| 3 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C.. (2008, March) Skills Acquisition and Job Creation in Nigeria: Strategies and Challenges (Chapter three) in MICROFINANCE & POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN NIGERIA. Harrisco Press |
| 4 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C.. (2008, January) Test of Hypothesis. (Chapter 16) in WRITING RESEARCH PROJECTS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES AND EDUCATION. Chyzon concept |
| 5 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C.. (2008, November) Industry and Industrialization in Nigeria: Lessons from International Experience in THE NIGERIAN INTELLECTUAL-LEADER. An essay in honour of Allwell Abalogu Onukaogu at Fifty-five. leadership and Literary Achievers Series |
| 6 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C.. (2005, September) Capacity Building for Small And Medium Scale Enterprises (SME) In Niger Delta Region Of Nigeria. Design Prints |
| 7 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C.. (2004, June) International Economic Cooperation In Principles Of Economics Harrisco Press, Vol. 2 |
| 8 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C. (Eds.) A.E.C., Ogunna and U. Uchegbu. (1997, March) Strategies for Improving Nigeria’s Rural Industrial Base” In Local Government and Community Development Great Versatile Publishers Ltd |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Madichie, C.V., NWOGWUGWU, U. C. (2021, February), "Estimation of Disaggregated Import Demand Function for Nigeria: Do Structural Breaks Matter?", CBN Journal of Applied Statistics |
| 2 | NWOGWUGWU U. C; UZOECHINA B. I; KALU C. U & OZOH, Joan N. (2021, March), "Review And Assessment of The Nigerian Vision 20:2020", Journal of Economic Studies |
| 3 | Nwogwugwu, U.C., Ijeoma, M.A., & Uzoechina, B.I.. (2016, March), "Oil Price Volatility and Macroeconomic Performance in Nigeria: The Principal Component – GARCH Approach", Journal of Harmonized Research in Management, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 125-134 |
| 4 | Nwogwugwu, U.C., and Uzoechina, B.I.,. (2015, August), "Impact of Economic Crimes on Nigeria’s Economic Prosperity under Democratic Framework.", International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 10, (Issue 9) |
| 5 | Nwogwugwu, U.C., Maduka, A. C., & Madichie, C.V. (2015, February), "Price and Income Elasticities of Import Demand in Nigeria: Evidence from the Bound Testing Procedure.", International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 91-103 |
| 6 | Ewurum, N.C., Mgbemena, O.O., Nwogwugwu, U.C., & Kalu, C (. (2015, October), "Impact of Health Sector Reform on Nigeria’s Economic Development: An Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model Approach.", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 194-205 |
| 7 | Mgbemena, O.O., Nwogwugwu, U.C. & Kalu,. (2015, May), "Determinant of Private Investment in Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sub-Sector.", International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 376-384 |
| 8 | Iregbenu P. C., Uzonwanne, M.C., & Nwogwugwu, U.C.,. (2014, December), "Africa’s Environmental Concern in Global Change", The Nigerian Journal Of Energy And Environmental Economics, Vol. 6, (Issue 2) |
| 9 | Ozughalu, U.M., and Nwogwugwu, U.C.. (2012, August), "Impact of Fixed Medium-Term National Development Plans and Structural Adjustment Program on Aggregate Economic Activity in Nigeria", European Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 4, (Issue 18) |
| 10 | Dike, E and Nwogwugwu, U.C.. (2012, April), "A Critical Study of Environmental Resources in Economic Analysis.", . International Journal of Economic Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 34-54 |
| 11 | Ogujiuba, K., Nwogwugwu, U & Dike, E.. (2011, August), "Import Substitution Industrialization as Learning Process: Sub Saharan African Experience as Distortion of the “Good” Business Model", Business and Management Review (BMR), Vol. 1, (Issue 6) |
| 12 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C., Joan N. Ozoh, Ebele S. Nwokoye & Uju R. Ezenekwe. (2007, May), "Impact of Child Labour on Human Capital Development in Onitsha.", Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, Vol. 21, (Issue 3), pp 1-12 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Examinerships | |
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| 1 | Examiner, "External Examiner For M.SC./MBA In The Department Of Financial Mgrt. Technology @ Federal University Of Technology University, Owerri" (August, 2021 to August, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "External Examiner For Higher Degree Examination IN the Department Of Economics @ Michael Okpara University Of Agriculture." (July, 2021 to July, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Appointment as External Assessor for Academic Staff Appraisal" (November, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "External Examiner For Undergraduate of the Department of Economics 2019/2020 @ Alex Ekwueme Federal University." (March, 2019 to March, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "External Examiner For 2019/2020 Academic Session For The Department Of Economics @ Chukwuemeka Odumegwu OjukwuUniversity." (February, 2019 to February, 2020). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "External Examiner For Postgraduate Students 2019/2020 Academic Session @ Emerald Energy Institute, University Of Port Harcourt." (January, 2019 to January, 2020). Completed External Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "External Examiner For 2018/2019 Academic Degree Programme In The Department Of Economics @ Godfrey Okoye University." (May, 2018 to May, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| 8 | Examiner, "External Examiner For 2016/2017 Degree Examination @ Paul University." (March, 2016 to March, 2017). Completed External Exam |
| 9 | Examiner, "External Examiner In The Department Of Economics For Its Bachelor Of Science Degree Programme For The 2016/2017 And 2017/2018 Session @ MadonnaUniversity" (March, 2016 to March, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| 10 | Examiner, "External Examiner In The Department Of Economics For The 2016/2017 Academic Session @ Renaissance University" (July, 2016 to July, 2017). Completed External Exam |
| 11 | Examiner, "Appointment As External Examiner" (March, 2016 to September, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| 12 | Examiner, "External Examiner For 2015/2016 NCE Final Examination For The Department Of Economics @ Alvan Ikoku Federal College Of Education." (April, 2015 to April, 2016). Completed External Exam |
| 13 | Examiner, "External Examiner For 2015/2016 Academic Session For The Department Of Economics @ Chukwuemeka Odumegwu OjukwuUniversity." (April, 2015 to April, 2016). Completed External Exam |
| 14 | Examiner, "Appointment of external examiner for higher degree examination" (October, 2023). Ongoing External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Member, "NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION (NUC): Accreditation Of Academic Programmes In Nigerian Universities." (March, 2021) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | FINANCIAL SECRETARY, "CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIETY: Local Economic Empowerment Program.(LEEMP) Community project Management Committee World Bank Project ." (February, 2016) |
| 2 | COUNCIL MEMBER, "Contributions To Academics / Professional Bodies: International Association For Energy Economics/ Nigerian Association For Energy Economics." (February, 2015 to February, 2017) |
| 3 | CHAIRMAN, "Contributions To Academics / Professional Bodies: Conference sessions. Nigerian Economic Society (NES)" (September, 2015 to September, 2017) |
| 4 | MEMBER, "University Level • University Industry Research Committee (UIRC)" (February, 2014) |
| 5 | SENATE REPRESENTATIVE, "University Level • Faculty of Social Science" (May, 2014) |
| 6 | CHAIRMAN, "Faculty level • Finance Committee Faculty of Social Sciences ." (January, 2014) |
| 7 | MEMBER, "Departmental level • Departmental Curriculum Committee" (May, 2014) |
| 8 | CHAIRMAN, "Contributions To Academics / Professional Bodies: Conference sessions 2014, 2015, 2016. Nigerian Association For Energy Economics" (January, 2014 to January, 2016) |
| 9 | MEMBER, "CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIETY: Sponsorship Committee and Technical Panel, Nigerian Association For Energy Economics" (June, 2014) |
| 10 | MEMBER, "Faculty level • Faculty Curriculum Committee 2012/2013" (February, 2012) |
| 11 | MEMBER, "Faculty level • Centre For Democracy, Development And Intergovernmental Studies, Faculty Of Social Sciences 2012/2013" (May, 2012) |
| 12 | CHAIRMAN, "Departmental level • Departmental Post-Graduate Committee" (August, 2012 to August, 2014) |
| 13 | CHAIRMAN, "Departmental level • Departmental Appraisal Committee" (October, 2012 to October, 2014) |
| 14 | CHAIRMAN, "Departmental level • Departmental DTLF Committee" (August, 2012 to August, 2014) |
| 15 | CHAIRMAN/FOUNDER, "CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIETY: NESDA Researchers/Consultants, Awka" (January, 2011) |
| 16 | CONSULTANT, "CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIETY: NEWMAP/WORLD BANK/IMO STATE MINSTRY OF PETROLEUM & ENVIRONMENT : Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) Umueshi Gully Erosion site Ideator South Local government " (May, 2011) |
| 17 | CONSULTANT, "CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIETY: NEWMAPWORLD BANK/EBONYI STATE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT - Environmental And Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of 2 Erosion Sites" (October, 2011) |
| 18 | CONSULTANT, "CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIETY: NEWMAPWORLD BANK/EBONYI STATE MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) of 2 Erosion Sites (Nguzo Edda and Ohaozara flood)" (November, 2011) |
| 19 | COORDINATOR, "Faculty level • Faculty of Social Sciences General Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 2010 / 2012" (January, 2010 to January, 2012) |
| 20 | COORDINATOR, "Faculty level • Faculty of Social Sciences, Post Graduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 2009-2012" (April, 2009) |
| 21 | RESEARCHER, "Contributions To Academics / Professional Bodies: African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) (2009 and 2010) Mombasa and Nairobi Kenya" (August, 2009 to August, 2010) |
| 22 | PRESIDENT GENERAL, "CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SOCIETY Town Union, Obokwu Autonomous Community, Town Union" (October, 2009 to October, 2011) |
| 23 | COORDINATOR, "Faculty level • Faculty of Social Sciences, Staff and Students Sports, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 2008-2012" (March, 2008 to March, 2012) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association for Energy Economics (NAEE)" (member since 2015), http://www.naee.org.ng |
| 2 | Associate Member, "Nigerian Institute Of Management (ANIM)" (member since 2015), http://www.nim.org.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association for Energy Economics" (member since 2015), https://www.naee.org.ng |
| 4 | Full Member, "The Nigerian Economic Society" (member since 2015), http://.nigerianeconomicsociety.org |
| 5 | Full Member, "Nigerian Economic Society" (member since 2015), http://.nigerianeconomicsociety.org |
| 6 | Fellow Member, "African Institute For Applied Economics (AIAE) Afri Heritage Enugu" (member since 2013), http://www.aiae.com |
| 7 | Associate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Public Relations. (NIPR)" - Degree No 16 of 1990 (member since 2007), http://www.nipr.com.ng |
| 8 | Full Member, "Nigerian Economic Society (NES)" (member since 2006), http://www.nigeriaeconomicsociety.com |
| 9 | Associate Member, "Nigerian Red Cross Society, Awka Division, Anambra State" (member since 2006), http://www.nigeriaredcross.com.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2nd International Conference/workshop 2021", (Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Enugu State University of Science and Technology), 10th November, 2021 to 11th November, 2021; Enugu |
| 2 | "INVESTMENT CLIMATE FOR NIGERIA: THE PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP NEXUS: A paper presented at the 3rd Annual National Conference & Fellowship Award", (Institute of Economists of Nigeria (INEN)), 5th November, 2011 to 5th November, 2011; Shangisha, Lagos |
| 3 | "THE EAST ASIAN CATCH-UP INDUSTRIALIZATION MODEL. SIX RECURRENT THEMES AND THEIR POLICY LESSONS FOR SUB SAHARAN AFRICA.", (Nigerian Economic Society), 28th September, 2009 to 30th September, 2009; NICON-NUGA Hotel Abuja |
| 4 | "POVERTY, WEALTH DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETS IN THE DEVELOPING NATIONS: AN EXAMINATION OF THE NEXUS. Presented at the conference of Sociological & Anthropological Society of Nigeria", (Sociological & Anthropological Society of Nigeria), 25th September, 2008 to 25th September, 2008; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "ECONOMIC POLICY FAILURE IN NIGERIA: SOURCES FORCES AND COURSES", (International Philosophy Conference), 23rd August, 2006 to 23rd August, 2006; Seat of Wisdom Seminary Ulakwo, Nigeria. |
| 6 | "LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: A CASE OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE RURAL SECTORS OF THE NIGERIA ECONOMY", (LGA), 7th May, 1996 to 10th May, 1996; Owerri, Nigeria |
| 7 | "RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL ORIENTATION: A CASE FOR RURAL INDUSTRIALIZATION.", (The Annual National Conference of the School of Social Sciences), 16th November, 1994 to 16th November, 1994; Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, Nigeria, |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Two-day Training of Trainers Workshop on Family Life & HIV/AIDS Education", (World Bank/UBE), 21st February, 2005 to 23rd February, 2005; Alvan Ikoku COE, Owerri |
| 2 | "SMALL ARMS AND LIGHT AMMUNITIONS & NIGERIAN DEVELOPMENT PROCESS.", (The 2nd National Workshop Of The Center For Development, Constitutionalism And Peace Advocacy.), 2nd February, 2004 to 2nd February, 2004; Nigeria |
| 3 | "PROMOTING CO-EXISTENCE AND UNITY IN NIGERIA THROUGH POVERTY REDUCTION PROCESS.", (The Center For Development, Constitutionalism And Peace Advocacy.), 28th June, 2003 to 28th June, 2003; Nigeria |
| 4 | "EMBRACING THE RUDIMENTS AND INNOVATIONS IN PUBLIC FUND MANAGEMENT & BOOK-KEEPING: A CALL FOR MANAGERIAL SKILLS AND GOOD LEADERSHIP BENCHMARK,", (Ministry of Finance Imo State Government), 20th September, 0201 to 20th September, 2015; Imo State |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "2020/2021 Pathfinder Rotary Foundation Seminar/Fundraiser", (Rotary District 9142, Nigeria), 6th November, 2020 to 7th November, 2020; International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia state |
| 2 | "Presidents'-Elect Training Seminar(PETS)", (Rotary District 9142, Nigeria), 21st March, 2019 to 22nd March, 2019; Calabar |