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., Onwumelu C.M.& Nwafor G.O. (2023, July) Cooperative Education and Extension , pp Pages 347 - 368 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 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, pp 1-16, Vol.13 No.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, pp 1-17 |
| 3 | 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, pp 208-228 |
| 4 | Nwafor, 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 |
| 5 | Okafor, 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 |
| 6 | Nwafor, 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 |
| 7 | Okafor, 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 |
| 8 | 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 2705-2001 |
| 9 | Nwafor, 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 |
| 10 | NWAFOR, 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 |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | Nwafor 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 |
| 13 | 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
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Works committee member, "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES PG LEARNING AND TEACHING AID COMMITTEE" (November, 2022 to November, 2023) |
| 2 | STAFF ADVISER THREE, "COMMITTEE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES STUDENTS STAFF ADVISERS" (November, 2022 to October, 2023) |
| 3 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES PG LEARNING AND TEACHING AID COMMITTEE" (November, 2022 to October, 2023) |
| 4 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES PG LEARNING AND TEACHING AID COMMITTEE" (November, 2022 to November, 2023) |
| 5 | SANDWICH CO-ORDINATOR, "APPOINTMENT AS DEPARTMENT SANDWICH CO-ORDINATOR" (November, 2022 to October, 2023) |
| 6 | CEP. DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATOR, "CEP DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATOR" (November, 2022 to October, 2023) |
| 7 | Chairman, "Faculty Of Management Sciences Dress Code Enforcement Committee (Regular Students, Female)" (November, 2022) |
| 8 | Member, "Parents and Guardians Committee Faculty of Management Sciences" (May, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Institute of Co-Operative Professionals of Nigeria (ICOPRON)" (member since 2023), https://icopron.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "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 |
| 2 | "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 |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "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 |
| 2 | "Mandatory Continuous Professional Training (MCPT)", (International Institute of Co-operative Professionals of Nigeria (ICOPRON)), 3rd November, 2023 to 4th November, 2023; AbujaCOOP2023 |
| 3 | "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 |
| 4 | "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 |
| 5 | "On-line Teaching and Examination", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Sandwich Unit, UNIZIK |