Dr. Onyebuchi Gabriel Oguamanam
Dr. Onyebuchi Gabriel Oguamanam is a SENIOR LECTURER in SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Gabriel Onybuchi Oguamanam, a native of Alaoma Umuenyi in Isiala-mbano Local Government Imo State.
i am married with children. i am a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State Nigeria. i love football and reading.
Personal Information
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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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2018) October, 2005 to November, 2017 Ph.D Medical Social Work |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, April, 2005) October, 2000 to August, 2004 M.Sc Social Work/ Community Development |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2002) September, 1995 to September, 1999 B.Sc Social Work |
| 4 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (OND, June, 1995) September, 1992 to September, 1995 Diploma Social Work |
| 5 | King's High School Victoria Island,. (GCE, October, 1989) May, 1989 to June, 1989 General Certificate Of Education. |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | CEP COORDINATOR, Department of Sociology January, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Chairman Sport Committee, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. May, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Quality Assurance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. October, 2020 to Present |
| 4 | Editorial Board, Medical Sociology Sub-Group, Nigeria Anthropological And Sociological Practitioners Association (NASA) October, 2019 to Present |
| 5 | DIPLOMA EXAMS OFFICER, Department of Sociology March, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | DIPLOMA EXAMS OFFICER, Department of Sociology January, 2018 to Present |
| 7 | Member, Examination Malpractice Committee, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. August, 2017 to August, 2019 |
| 8 | Assistant Editor, Department Of Sociology/Anthropology, NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka. April, 2015 to Present |
| 9 | Acting Head, Department Of Sociology/Anthropology, NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka July, 2014 to July, 2014 |
| 10 | Editorial Board (Circulations Manager), Journal Of Sociology, NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka October, 2013 to October, 2015 |
| 11 | Secretary, Publication Committee, Faculty Of Social Sciences, NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka. March, 2013 to November, 2014 |
| 12 | Secretary, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. November, 2012 to November, 2014 |
| 13 | Secretary, Publication Committee, Faculty Of Social Sciences, NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka. October, 2012 to October, 2013 |
| 14 | Departmental Diploma Coordinator, Social Work Unit Department Of Sociology: Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2010 to Present |
| 15 | Diploma Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. October, 2008 to Present |
| 16 | Member, Academic Staff Union Of Universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. September, 2007 to Present |
| 17 | Research Assistant, Health Policy Research Institute June, 2004 to August, 2005 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | OGUAMANAM GABRIEL ONYEBUCHI. (2009, May) SOCIAL SCIENCES AT A GLANCE |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Oguamanam, G. O.. (2015, September) Development Issues In Nigerian Society |
| 2 | OGUAMENAM GABRIEL ONYEBUCHI. (2015, April) THE BURDEN OF CARE GIVING ON FAMILIES WITH MENTALLY III PERSONS IN NIGERIA |
| 3 | Gabriel Oguamanam. (2013, October) Globalization and Culture. In A. Adum, C. Ukwueze & K. Osayi [Eds], Social science discourses: exploring issues in the social sciences School of General Studies NAU, pp 140-162 |
| 4 | Oguamanam, G. O. (2011, February) Fundamental Issues In Sociological Studies |
| 5 | OGUAMENAM GABRIEL ONYEBUCHI. (2011, May) LEADERSHIP IN NIGERIAN SOCIETY |
| 6 | OGUAMENAM GABRIEL ONYEBUCHI. (2011, April) SOCIAL WORK |
| 7 | OGUAMANAM GABRIEL ONYEBUCHI AND OKOYE CHUKWUEMEKA A.F. (2009, May) SOCIAL SCIENCES AT A GLANCE |
| 8 | OGUAMENAM GABRIEL ONYEBUCHI. (2004, November) RELIGION, SOCIAL WORK AND METAL ILLNESS: SOME REHABILITATIVE PERSPECTIVES |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Onyebuchi Gabriel Oguamanam, Augustine Ikechukwu Obah. (2026, June), "COPING STRATEGIES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN THE TREATMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA", IDEAL INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL of IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, Vol. 19, (Issue 2), Volume 19, No 2A |
| 2 | Oguamanam Gabriel Onyebuchi. (2025, October), "ETHNIC SOCIOLIZATION AND ETHNIC AWARENESS IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE", ÉKWÉ INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF, Vol. 18, (Issue 4) |
| 3 | Samuel A. Ageva, Gabriel O. Oguamanam, Augustine I. Obah and Jane O. Njoku. (2024, October), "Media Influence on Self-Medications in Nigeria", African Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences (AJSBS), Vol. 14, (Issue 6) |
| 4 | Oguamanam G.O, Obah A.I. (2024, March), "Impact of Teenage Pregnancy on the Academic Performance of Female Secondary School Students in Awka South Local Government.", Nigerian Journal of Medical Sociology, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 5 | Oguamanam G.O, Obah A.I. (2024, March), "Cultural Factors Affecting Women's Rights to Property Inheritance: A study of the Njikoka Local Government.", Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Education, Social Science and Arts, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 13-27 |
| 6 | Oguamanam, G.O, Mathias B.A, Mathias P.A,. (2024, April), "Gender and Enterpreneurship: Egbenduru Production in Umuduruire, Umuekebi in Isiala Mbano L.G.A", Research in Education, Social Science and Arts., Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 23-31 |
| 7 | Oguamanam G.O, A.I. (2024, May), "Factors Influencing the Prevalence of Marital Crisis in Awka SOuth L.G.A", Jos Journal of Social Sciences (JJSS), Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 8 | Oguamanam G.O, Obah A.I. (2023, June), "The Contemporary Trend of Drug Abuse of Female Minors in Awka South L.G.A", Ideal International Journal of Igbo Scholars Forum, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 96-112 |
| 9 | Oguamanam G.O, Obah A.I. (2023, April), "Prevalence and Effect of Sexual Abuse of Female Minors in Awka South L.G.A", Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol. 8, (Issue 2) |
| 10 | Nwafor, K.C., Oguamanam, G.O. Osayi.K.K.. (2022, July), "Negative Public Perception and Reoffending of Discharged Offenders in Anambra State, Nigeria", Socialscientia: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 7 |
| 11 | Nweke, Chukwudi Kenneth , Oli, Nneka Perpetua , Oguamanam, Gabriel Onyebuchi. (2020, April), "Child Labour Practices In A Developing Country: A Survey Of Urban Communities In Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, South- East, Nigeria", International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 4) |
| 12 | ⦁ Abamara,N.C, Ezeh, L.N, Ikeorah, J.N, Oguamanam, G.O.. (2019, January), "Influence of Gender and personality on Atitude of Awka Residents towards the Removal of Fuel Subsidy", Nnamdi Aikiwe University Awka Journal of Sociology, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 13 | Oguamanam, G. O, Oli, N.P.. (2019, October), "Socio-Cultural and Economic Factors Affecting Health Seeking Behaviour in Mental illness in Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Medical Sociology, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 14 | Oguamanam G O, Oguamanam A N. (2018, September), "Barriers to Utilization of Mental Health Services in Nigeria", International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | Oguamanam Gabriel Onyebuchi. (2016, July), "Extra mundane conflict resolution strategies in traditional igbosociety of southeast nigeria: An Athropological Inquiry of Relevance in the Nigeria State", African Anthropologist, Vol. 20, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | Okafor, G. O., Nwankwo, I. U.; Oli, N. P., &Oguamanam, G. O.. (2016, April), "Health Information Dissemination In An Era Of Globalization Among The Igbos Of Southeast Nigeria: Harvesting Resilient Traditional Mass Media Systems To Advantage.", Advances in Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 2-7 |
| 17 | Oguamanam Gabriel Onyebuchi. (2015, June), "PEOPLES' ATTITUDE TO PERSONS TREATED FOR MENTAL ILLNESS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA", Internal Journal of Education, Science and Public Policy of Africa, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 18 | Oguamanam Gabriel Onyebuchi. (2014, January), "EFFECTIVE SOCIAL WORK SERVICES: AN IMPERETIVE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND ATTAINMENT ON NIGERIA VISION 20.20.20", International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 19 | Oguamanam, G. O. &Nwankwo, I. U.. (2014, January), "Protecting Rights And Dignity Of Persons With Disabilities In Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria: Issues And Prospects.", International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 145-152 |
| 20 | Oguamanam, G. O.. (2013, October), "Constraints To Women’s Production Of Food Crops: Implications For Sustainable Food Security In Nigeria.", Nnamdi azikiwe Journal of Sociologyu, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 113-122 |
| 21 | ⦁ Oguamanam, G. O. & A. Nwoke,. (2011, April), "Policy Gaps in the Reproductive and Sexual Health of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Enugu State, Nigeria", LAHSOR- International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 22 | OGUAMANAM GABRIEL ONYEBUCHI, OGUAMANAM AZUKA NDALIAKU. (2011, April), "INDIGENIZING THE SOCIAL WORK CURRICULUM IN NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF NIGERIAN SOCIAL WORK EDUCATORS, Vol. 1, pp 139-153 |
| 23 | Oguamanam Gabriel Onyebuchi. (2010, September), "UNEMPLOYEMENT AND POVERTY: THE CHALLENGES OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE", Nnnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Sociology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Oguamanam, G. O.. (2021, August), "Global Climate, Eco System And Behaviour: Issues And Action Plans", |
| 2 | Oguamanam, G. O.. (2018, September), "Emerging And Contemporary Social Issues", |
| 3 | Nwankwo, I. U., G. O. Oguamanam, & S. O. Okpan. (2016, May), "International Conference Of The Pan-African Anthropological Association’s Conference On Conflict Resolution", |
| 4 | Oguamanam, G. O. & A. N. Oguamanam. (2011, November), "Shaping The Teaching And Learning Experience By The Nigerian Association Of Social Work Educators", |
| 5 | Oguamanam, G. O.. (2009, May), "How Africans Underdeveloped Africa", |
| 6 | Oguamanam, G. O.. (2009, May), "Africa And Poverty Trap", |
| 7 | Oguamanam, G. O.. (2007, September), "Medical Social Work: An Indispensable Arm Of Comprehensive Health Care Delivery.", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL FACTORS INFLUENCING SELF-MEDICATION IN OSHIMILI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, DELTA STATE, NIGERIA" (2024). Completed Masters project by AGEVA SAMUEL AONDONGU 2020156003FB |
| 2 | "A PUBLIC PERCEPTION STUDY OF THE EFFECTS OF STIGMATIZATION ON DISCHARGED INMATES ON RECIDIVISM IN ANAMBRA STATE" (2023). Completed Masters project by NWAFOR KENECHUKWU CHINEDU |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Sociology" (March, 2021) |
| 2 | Editor, "THE NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY" (June, 2019) |
| 3 | Editor, "Development Issues in Nigerian Society" (May, 2015) |
| 4 | Editor, "Democracy and National Security in Nigeria" (November, 2013) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY" (November, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Evaluation of Nigerian..." (October, 2020 to December, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Evaluation of Nigerian NI Reportage of the Alleged case of Domestic Violence Against Osinachi Nwachukwu" (October, 2020 to December, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Member Committee on Infrastructure and Environment" (March, 2022 to March, 2024) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Chairman Sport Committee" (March, 2020) |
| 3 | Member, "Quality Assurance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Member 9th October, 2020" (October, 2020) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Faculty Seminar Committee" (March, 2019) |
| 5 | Secretary, "Faculty Of Social Sciences, NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka. Secretary, Publication Committee 19th March, 2013" (March, 2013) |
| 6 | SUPERVISOR, "ENUGU STATE ACTION COMMITTEE ON AIDS" (October, 2006) |
| 7 | SUPERVISOR, "SNR ENUGU STATE" (October, 2006) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Event | |
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| 1 | "Global Climate, Eco System And Behaviour: Issues And Action Plans", (Nigerian Psychological Association.), 23rd August, 2021 to 27th August, 2021; Enugu, Nigeria. |