Dr. Obiageli Grace Nwafor
Dr. Obiageli Grace Nwafor is a LECTURER I in COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Nwafor Obiageli Grace is a staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State with staff number SS-2111.She is from Ntokor in Ezinator, Awka South, Anambra State. She is a Lecturer in the Department of Cooperative Economics and Management.
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Address: | Cooperative Economics And Management, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2021) September, 2016 to November, 2021 Cooperative Management |
| 2 | National Teachers'Institute, Kaduna. (Post-Doctorate Degree, July, 2017) September, 2015 to November, 2016 PGDE Post 🏣 Graduate Diploma In Education |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2016) September, 2012 to May, 2016 Master Of Science (M. Sc) Cooperative Management |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2003) September, 1996 to October, 2002 Bachelor Of Science (B. Sc) Cooperative Economics And Management |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Anigbogu T.U., Onwumelu C.M.& Nwafor G.O. (2023, July) Cooperative Education and Extension , pp Pages 347 - 368 |
| 2 | Anigbogu T.U., Nwafor G.O. & Akonu S.C.. (2023, July) Principles of Rural Development SCOA Heritage Nig. Ltd No 8 Onwurah Street, Awka Anambra State, pp Pages 423 - 442 |
| 3 | IH Ogbodo, FN Aguaguiyi, GO Nwafor, EE Umebali. (2021, January) Determinants of Adoption of Improved Agricultural Technologies among Fadama Rice Farmer Cooperative Societies in Enugu State, Nigeria Boldscholar Research Ltd, pp 324-344 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Nwafor G. O., Umebali E. E.. (2025, January), "Effect of Cooperative Societies on Poverty Alleviation in Rural Communities in Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria,", International Journal of Community and Cooperative Studies,, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 2 | Nwafor G. O., Umebali E. E.. (2025, January), "Effect of Cooperative Thrift and Credit Societies (CTCS) in Enhancing its Members Living Standards in Awka South LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria,", International Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Research,, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 1-17 |
| 3 | Chinedu Kingsley Ezedialu, Anthony Ikechukwu Ibekwe, Obiageli Grace Nwafor. (2025, February), "GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN AWKA SOUTH ANAMBRA STATE", International Journal of Finance, Accounting and Management Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 193-209 |
| 4 | Grace Obiageli Nwafor, Emmanuel E. Umebali. (2025, February), "DETERMINING GREEN MARKETING PRACTICES AND SATISFACTION OF MEMBERS OF MARKETING COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Global Accounting, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 29-36 |
| 5 | Nwafor Grace Obiageli, Umebali Emmanuel E.. (2025, March), "Role of Cooperative Societies in Promoting Gender Equality in Rural Areas in Aguata, L.G.A. Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 434-439 |
| 6 | Anthony Odihekandu Agullah, Ifeoma Cecilia Onwuteaka, Grace Obiageli Nwafor, Christian Ikechukwu Akwaekwe. (2025, November), "Information and Communication Technology Adoption and Operational Efficiency of Cooperatives in Imo State, Nigeria", Journal of Interdisciplinary Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 107-124 |
| 7 | Nwafor Grace Obiageli, Theresa Ukamaka Anigbogu. (2025, May), "Urbanization and Agricultural Productions in Anambra State, Nigeria", European Journal of Life Safety and Stability (EJLSS), Vol. 53, pp 65-84 |
| 8 | Ugbodaga Christopher Osigbemeh, Fr. Andrew Izuchukwu Nnoje, Otugo Nkiru Esther, Nwafor Grace Obiageli. (2025, March), "DETERMINANTS OF BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA MANUFACTURING SECTOR", Manuscript on the Sustainable Economics, Finance and Management, Vol. 2, (Issue 3) |
| 9 | Grace Obiageli Nwafor, Oranusi Ifeanyichukwu Nwadiogo, Kingsley Chinedu Ezedialu. (2025, April), "INFLUENCE OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ON THE PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN AWKA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Finance, Accounting and Management Studies(IJFAMS), Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 92-113 |
| 10 | Oranusi Ifeanyichukwu Nwadiogo, Grace Obiageli Nwafor. (2025, March), "UTILIZATION OF DIGITAL MARKETING SYSTEM AND BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Finance, Accounting and Management Studies(IJFAMS), Vol. 1, (Issue 5), pp 183-195 |
| 11 | Stephanie Chidiogo Akonu, Frank O. Nwankwo, Grace Obiageli Nwafor. (2025, October), "DETERMINANTS OF LIVELIHOOD DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGIES AMONG AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE MEMBERS IN ANAMBRA STATE", International Journal of Finance, Accounting and Management Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 200-225 |
| 12 | IN Oranusi, Nwafor G.O.. (2024, September), "Sustainable Service Recovery and Performance of Businesses in the Service Industry in South East Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 208-228 |
| 13 | Nwafor G.O., Umebali E. E.. (2024, December), "USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS BY AGRO-COOPERATIVE SOCITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.", Ideal International Journal of Igbo Scholars Forum, Nigeria., Vol. 17, (Issue 3), pp 127-152 |
| 14 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Michael Maureen Chinenye, Chinedu Nwokorobia, Nwafor Obiageli Grace. (2024, March), "Women Participation in Cooperative Leadership and Cooperative Performance in Isiala Ngwa South, Abia State", European Journal of Applied Sciences-vol12, No. 2.DOI: 10.14738/aivp.166921, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 84-107 |
| 15 | Nwafor Grace Obiageli, Ifeanyichukwu Nwadiogo Oranusi. (2024, November), "Influence of Cooperative Societies in Promoting Financial Inclusion in the prevailing Economic Hardships in Nigeria", Journal of the Management Sciences, Vol. 61, (Issue 7), pp 49-59 |
| 16 | Nwafor Grace Obiageli. (2024, June), "EFFECT OF TRAINING ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN COOPERATIVES IN ANAMBRA STATE", Manuscript on the Sustainable Economics, Finance and Management, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 52-67 |
| 17 | Grace Obiageli Nwafor, Emmanuel E. Umebali. (2024, December), "EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES IN ANAOCHALOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Finance, Accounting and Management Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 50-65 |
| 18 | Nwafor Grace Obiageli, Umebali E Emmanuel. (2024, December), "IMPACT OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES AMONG RURAL FARMERS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Business and Management Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 52-67 |
| 19 | Nwafor Grace Obiageli. (2024, July), "AN EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON RETURNS ON INVESTMENT AMONG MEMBERS OF FARMERS MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVES SOCIETIES IN ANAMBRA STATE", Journal of Economics Finance and Innovation, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 8-23 |
| 20 | Nwafor Grace Obiageli. (2024, September), "Assessment of the Effect of Financial Management Practices on Operational Efficiency of Cooperative Societies in Awka South LGA, Anambra State", American Journal of Economics and Business Management, Vol. 7, (Issue 9), pp 730-747 |
| 21 | Ogochukwu Esther Okafor, Michael Maureen Chinenye, Okafo Okoreaffia, Nwafor Obiageli Grace. (2023, June), "Enhancing Cooperative Thrift and Loan Scheme for Increased Agricultural Production in UDI Local Government Enugu State, Nigeria", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 1056-1067 |
| 22 | Ogochukwu Esther Okafor, Michael Maureen Chinenye, Okafo Okoreaffia, Nwafor Obiageli Grace. (2023, July), "Influence of International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) on Value Chain Activities of Members of Cooperative Societies in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 7, (Issue 7), pp 1353-1371 |
| 23 | Nwafor Grace Obiageli. (2023, September), "Role of Cooperative Societies in Promoting Technopreneurship among Rural Women in Anambra State", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 7, (Issue 9), pp 876-886 |
| 24 | Frank Chika Udemadu, Chioma G Chilokwu, Grace Obiageli Nwafor. (2023, December), "PROMOTING PEACE AND REDUCING CONFLICTS BETWEEN FARMERS AND HERDERS IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES, OPTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS", Journal of the Management Sciences, Vol. 60, (Issue 5), pp 257-271 |
| 25 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Ego Josephine Obi-Okogbuo, Chinedum Nwokorobia, Nwafor Obiageli Grace. (2023, June), "ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF THE YOUTH THROUGH COOPERATIVES IN OGBARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE.", Global Journal of Arts Humanity and Social Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 741-752 |
| 26 | NWAFOR, GRACE OBIAGELI. (2023, January), "IMPROVING COOPERATIVE FARMERS' PRODUCTION CAPACITY THROUGH THE USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN ANAMBRA STATE", South Eastern Journal of Research and Sustainable Development, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1-19 |
| 27 | Nwafor Grace Obiageli. (2023, August), "Capacity Building as Correlate of Productivity of Agricultural Cooperative Societies in Anambra State", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 55-62 |
| 28 | Nwafor Grace Obiageli, Umebali Emmanuel E.. (2021, August), "Influence Of Cooperative Credit on Cassava Production in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 696-706 |
| 29 | Nwafor Grace Obiageli, Umebali Emmanuel E.. (2021, August), "Access to Agricultural Credit and Cassava Production: A Study of Selected Cooperative Farmers in Anambra State", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 957-962 |
| 30 | Nwafor Grace Obiageli, Agu-Aguiyi Fortune, Anigbogu Teresa & Umebali E.E.. (2018, April), "Loan Repayment Behaviour Among Members of Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies In Anambra State", International Journal Community & Cooperative Studies Conference, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 28-49 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Institution Based Research (IBR)" (May, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by TETFund UNIZIK |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Infrastructural Development" (July, 2024 to July, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Sir Humphrey E. Nwafor |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Global Accounting (JOGA)" (October, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "International Review of Financial Studies (IROFS) Journals" (October, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal of Global Accounting (JOGA)" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (March, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Master's Final Defence" (March, 2026 to April, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Master's Final Defence" (November, 2025 to January, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Staff Adviser III, "Faculty of Management Sciences" (January, 2025 to December, 2026) |
| 2 | PG Supervisor, "College of Postgraduate Studies, UNIZIK" (April, 2024) |
| 3 | CEP Coordinator, "Department of Cooperative Economics and Management, UNIZIK" (January, 2024 to July, 2024) |
| 4 | PG Coordinator, "Department of Cooperative Economics and Management, UNIZIK" (December, 2024) |
| 5 | Works committee member, "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES PG LEARNING AND TEACHING AID COMMITTEE" (November, 2022 to November, 2023) |
| 6 | STAFF ADVISER THREE, "COMMITTEE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES STUDENTS STAFF ADVISERS" (November, 2022 to October, 2023) |
| 7 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES PG LEARNING AND TEACHING AID COMMITTEE" (November, 2022 to October, 2023) |
| 8 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES PG LEARNING AND TEACHING AID COMMITTEE" (November, 2022 to November, 2023) |
| 9 | SANDWICH CO-ORDINATOR, "APPOINTMENT AS DEPARTMENT SANDWICH CO-ORDINATOR" (November, 2022 to October, 2023) |
| 10 | CEP. DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATOR, "CEP DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATOR" (November, 2022 to October, 2023) |
| 11 | Chairman, "Faculty Of Management Sciences Dress Code Enforcement Committee (Regular Students, Female)" (November, 2022) |
| 12 | Member, "Parents and Guardians Committee Faculty of Management Sciences" (May, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" (member since 2024), https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "Institute of Co-Operative Professionals of Nigeria (ICOPRON)" (member since 2023), https://icopron.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Amazon E-Publishers" (member since 2021), https://kdp.amazon.com/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "Association of Nigerian Universities Professional Administrators" (member since 2010), https://anupanigeria.com/members/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Navigating the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Era: Digital Transformation, Sustainability and the Evolving Nature of Work", (Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 30th October, 2025 to 31st October, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Building Sustainable Multisectoral Solutions through Responsive Cooperative Leadership", (Institute of Co-operative Professionals of Nigeria (ICOPRON)), 6th November, 2024 to 8th November, 2024; Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| 3 | "Sustainable Cooperative Management and Practice: Pivots for National Economic Growth and Development", (International Institute of Co-operative Professionals of Nigeria (ICOPRON)), 5th November, 2023 to 8th November, 2023; National Centre for Women Development, Abuja-FCT |
| 4 | "Sustainable Cooperative Management and Practice: Pivots for National Economic Growth and Development", (Institute of Co-operative Professionals of Nigeria (ICOPRON)), 5th November, 2023 to 8th November, 2023; National Centre for Women Development, Abuja, FCT |
| 5 | "2023 Faculty of Management Sciences Hybrid International Conference", (Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 19th October, 2023 to 19th October, 2023; Faculty of Management Sciences Boardroom, UNIZIK |
| 6 | "Use of Social Media and Marketing of Agricultural Products by Agro-Cooperative Societies in Anambra State", (Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 19th October, 2023 to 19th October, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Publish with Confidence and Promote with Ease", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th December, 2024 to 17th December, 2024; UNIZIK Business School |
| 2 | "Social Standards Executive Training", (Centre of Excllence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards (CE-sPESS), FUTO), 28th November, 2023 to 2nd December, 2023; Federal University of Technology, Owerri |
| 3 | "Social Standards Executive Training", (Centre of Excellence in SUstainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards (CE-sPESS), FUTO), 28th November, 2023 to 2nd December, 2023; Federal University of Technology, Owerri |
| 4 | "Mandatory Continuous Professional Training (MCPT)", (International Institute of Co-operative Professionals of Nigeria (ICOPRON)), 3rd November, 2023 to 4th November, 2023; AbujaCOOP2023 |
| 5 | "Mandatory Continuous Professional Training (ABUJACOOP2023)", (Institute of Co-operative Professionals of Nigeria (ICOPRON)), 3rd November, 2023 to 4th November, 2023; National Centre for Women Development, Abuja, FCT |
| 6 | "Career and Character Counselling: Project 200 in Perspective", (Center for Counselling and Career Development, UNIZIK), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Psychological Research Centre, UNIZIK |
| 7 | "Career and Character Counselling: Project 200 in Perspective", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 8 | "International Cooperative Day Workshop and Maiden Alumni Home Coming", (Department of Cooperative Economics and Management/Institute of Cooperative Professionals of Nigeria), 18th July, 2023 to 18th July, 2023; Faculty of Management Sciences Boardroom, UNIZIK |
| 9 | "Cooperatives: Partners for Accelerated Sustainable Development", (Department of Cooperative Economics & Management and Institute of Cooperative Professionals of Nigeria), 18th July, 2023 to 18th July, 2023; Faculty of Management Sciences Boardroom, UNIZIK |
| 10 | "On-line Teaching and Examination", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Sandwich Unit, UNIZIK |