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

Dr. Obiageli Grace Nwafor

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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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

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2021)
September, 2016 to November, 2021
Cooperative Management
2National Teachers'Institute, Kaduna. (Post-Doctorate Degree, July, 2017)
September, 2015 to November, 2016
PGDE Post 🏣 Graduate Diploma In Education
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2016)
September, 2012 to May, 2016
Master Of Science (M. Sc) Cooperative Management
4Nnamdi 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
1Anigbogu T.U., Onwumelu C.M.& Nwafor G.O. (2023, July) Cooperative Education and Extension , pp Pages 347 - 368
2Anigbogu T.U., Onwumelu C.M.& Nwafor G.O. (2023, July) Cooperative Education and Extension , pp Pages 347 - 368
3Anigbogu 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
Journal Articles
1Nwafor, 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, pp 1-16, Vol.13 No.1, pp.1-16
2Nwafor, 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, pp 1-17
3Ugbodaga, Christopher Osigbemeh:Fr. Andrew Izuchukwu Nnoje, PhD:Otugo, Nkiru Esther:Nwafor, Grace Obiageli, PhD. (2025, March), "DETERMINANTS OF BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA MANUFACTURING SECTOR", Manuscript on the Sustainable Economics, Finance and Management, Vol. 2, (Issue 3)
41Dr Nwafor, Grace Obiageli:2Dr Ifeanyichukwu Nwadiogo Oranusi:3Ezedialu Kingsley Chinedu. (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)
51Dr Ifeanyichukwu Nwadiogo Oranusi;2Dr 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)
6IN 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, pp 208-228
7Nwafor, G.O. & Umebali, E. E.. (2024, November), "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. 7, pp ISSN.2476-8421
8Okafor, O. E., Chinenye, M. M., Nwokorobia, C., & Grace, N. O. (2024).. (2024, April), "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, pp 84-107
9Nwafor, G. O. & Oranusi I. N. (2024, August), "Influence of Cooperative Societies in Promoting Financial Inclusion in the prevailing Economic Hardships in Nigeria", Journal of the Management Sciences/Article ., pp 49-59
10Nwafor, Grace Obiageli, PhD. (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)
11Nwafor, Grace Obiageli PhD. (2024, March), "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
12Okafor, Ogochukwu Esther1* , Dr. Mrs. Ego Josephine Obi-Okogbuo2 , Chinedum Nwokorobia3 , Nwafor Obiageli Grace4. (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
13NWAFOR, 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 2705-2001
14Nwafor, Grace Obiageli (Ph. D). (2023, August), "Capacity Building as Correlate of Productivity of Agricultural Cooperative Societies in Anambra State", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 4, pp pp 55-62
15NWAFOR, GRACE O, PROF. E.E. UMEBALI. (2022, February), "INFLUENCE OF COOPERATIVE CREDIT ON CASSAVA PRODUCTION IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA", COOU JOURNAL FACULTY OF MGT SCIENCE, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 27-44
16Nwafor 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
17Nwafor Grace Obiageli, Umebali Emmanuel E.. (2021, August), "Access to Agricultural Credit and Cassava Production: A Study of Selected Cooperative Farmers in Anambra StateFarmer", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 957-962
18Nwafor 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
1Awardee: "International Cooperative Day Celebration" (July, 2024 to July, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Department of Cooperative Economics and Management, Faculty of Management Sciences, UNIZIK
Editorships
1Editor, "Journal of Global Accounting (JOGA)" (October, 2024)
2Editor, "International Review of Financial Studies (IROFS) Journals" (October, 2024)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Journal of Global Accounting (JOGA)" (March, 2025)
2Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (March, 2025)
Contributions to the University/Society
1PG Supervisor, "College of Postgraduate Studies, UNIZIK" (April, 2024)
2CEP Coordinator, "Department of Cooperative Economics and Management, UNIZIK" (January, 2024 to July, 2024)
3PG Coordinator, "Department of Cooperative Economics and Management, UNIZIK" (December, 2024)
4Works committee member, "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES PG LEARNING AND TEACHING AID COMMITTEE" (November, 2022 to November, 2023)
5STAFF ADVISER THREE, "COMMITTEE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES STUDENTS STAFF ADVISERS" (November, 2022 to October, 2023)
6MEMBER, "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES PG LEARNING AND TEACHING AID COMMITTEE" (November, 2022 to October, 2023)
7MEMBER, "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES PG LEARNING AND TEACHING AID COMMITTEE" (November, 2022 to November, 2023)
8SANDWICH CO-ORDINATOR, "APPOINTMENT AS DEPARTMENT SANDWICH CO-ORDINATOR" (November, 2022 to October, 2023)
9CEP. DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATOR, "CEP DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATOR" (November, 2022 to October, 2023)
10Chairman, "Faculty Of Management Sciences Dress Code Enforcement Committee (Regular Students, Female)" (November, 2022)
11Member, "Parents and Guardians Committee Faculty of Management Sciences" (May, 2021)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Fellow Member, "Institute of Co-Operative Professionals of Nigeria (ICOPRON)" (member since 2023), https://icopron.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"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
2"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
3"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
4"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
5"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