Dr. Ogochukwu Esther Okafor
Dr. Ogochukwu Esther Okafor is a SENIOR LECTURER in COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr. Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, I am 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 |
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2018) May, 2013 to December, 2017 PhD Cooperative Economics And Management |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, March, 2015) June, 2009 to August, 2012 Msc Cooperative Economics And Management |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2004) March, 1996 to July, 2002 Bsc Cooperative Economics And Management |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Coordinator Postgraduate Program, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Senior Assistant Registrar, Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka February, 1994 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Udemadu Frank Chika, Braimah Mathias & Ifesinachi Uju Monica. (2024, December), "Effect of Cooperative Thrift and Credit Societies on the Living Standard of University Workers in Aniocha North Local Government Delta State", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. -6, (Issue -1), pp 51-60 |
| 2 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther,Ogbodo-Osondu Oluchukwu Vivian, Amedu Mishau & Uju Monica. (2024, November), "INFLUENCE OF LOAN DEFAULTS ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSITY WORKER COOPERATIVE IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.", International Journal of Allied Research in Economic, Vol. -15, (Issue -6) |
| 3 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Amedu Mishau & Ifesinachi Uju Monica. (2024, November), "RURAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH UMUADA IN ANAMBRA STATE: A STUDY OF ADANRI GLOBAL INITIATIVE (ANGI)", Advance Journal of Management and Social Sciences, Vol. -8, (Issue -6) |
| 4 | OKAFOR, Ogochukwu Esther, OKONKWO, Chukwudi Joseph, NGENE Ngozi Chioma. (2024, July), "ASSESSMENT OF THE INFLUENCE OF COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP ON FARM BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY AND FOOD SECURITY IN ANAMBRA STATE", West African Journal of Sustainable Development |
| 5 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Okonkwo Chukwudi Joseph & Ngene Ngozi Chioma. (2024, February), "INFLUENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION OF FARMERS COOPERATIVE MEMBERS. A STUDY OF SELECTED AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE IN EHIME MBANO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA.", West African Journal of Sustainable Development, Vol. -1, (Issue -1) |
| 6 | Ngene, Ngozi Chioma, Okafor, Ogochukwu Esther & Okonkwo, Chukwudi Joseph. (2024, March), "FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL AND AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE IN IMO STATE.", Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. 60, (Issue 3) |
| 7 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Michael Maureen Chinenye & Ifesinachi Uju Monica. (2024, March), "Sustainability of Cooperative Members’ Farm Businesses in Post Covid-19 Era in Oshimili South Local Government Area, Delta State Nigeria.", Zendo Academic Publishing (ZAP) Journals, USA |
| 8 | Okafor, Ogochukwu Esther, Michael Maureen Chinenye, Nwokorobia, Chinedum. Nwafor Obiageli Grace. (2024, March), "Women Participation in Cooperative Leadership and Cooperative Performance in Isiala Ngwa South, Abia State", European Journal of Applied Sciences, United Kingdom, Vol. 12, (Issue 2) |
| 9 | Okafor Esther Ogochukwu & Ngene Ngozi Chioma. (2023, November), "EFFECTS OF WOMEN COOPERATIVE SOCIETY ON ENSURING FOOD SECURITY IN OGBARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Nigerian Journal of Cooperative Economics and Management |
| 10 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Dr. Mrs. 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", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. -3, (Issue 6), pp page 741-752 |
| 11 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Michael Maureen Chinenye, Dr. Okafo OKOREAFFIA. (2023, March), "Examining Members Commitment, Heterogeneity and Social Capital Within the Membership Base of Agricultural Cooperatives in Udenu Local Government Area Enugu State", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 8, (Issue 3) |
| 12 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Udemadu Frank .C, Ezeude Nneka Winifred. (2023, January), "EFFECT OF INSECURITY ON COOPERATIVE MARKETING: EXAMINATION OF COOPERATIVE SERVICES OF SOME SELECTED COOPERATIVES SOCIETIES IN AWKA SOUTH AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10, (Issue -1), pp 3244 – 5621 |
| 13 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Ngene Ngozi Chioma, Michael Maureen Chinenye. (2023, January), "YOUTH AND WEALTH CREATION THROUGH AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES: A STUDY OF SELECTED COOPERATIVES IN AYAMELUM AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 3244 – 5621 |
| 14 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Michael Maureen Chinenye ,Dr. Okafo Okoreaffia, Nwafor Obiageli Grace. (2023, August), "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", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 7) |
| 15 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Michael Maureen Chinenye ,Dr. Okafo Okoreaffia, Nwafor Obiageli Grace. (2023, June), "Enhancing Cooperative Thrift and Loan Scheme for Increased Agricultural Production in UDI Local Government Enugu State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 3) |
| 16 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Okonkwo Chukwudi Joseph, Michael Chinenye Maureen. (2023, October), "EFFECT OF CREDIT AND THRIFT COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ON AGRICULTURAL FINANCING. A STUDY OF AWKA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Advance Journal of Management and Social Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 6) |
| 17 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Okonkwo Chukwudi Joseph, Michael Maureen Chinenye. (2023, November), "Effects of insecurity on consumption pattern of households in Awka metropolis, Anambra State", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 4, (Issue 6) |
| 18 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Michael Maureen Chinenye, Udemmadu Frank. (2022, August), "EFFECTS OF SOCIAL CAPITAL ON ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES OF FARMER’S COOPERATIVES: A STUDY OF AWKA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Academic Journal of Current Research, Vol. -9, (Issue 8), pp p –ISSN 3244 – 5621 |
| 19 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Michael Maureen Chinenye, Udemmadu Frank. (2022, August), "FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE PERFORMANCE OF COOPERATIVE THRIFT AND CREDIT SOCIETY IN OKWELLE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA", Academic Journal of Current Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 8), pp p –ISSN 3244 – 5621 |
| 20 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Okonkwo Chukwudi. (2022, February), "Assessment of the Socio-Economic Effect on Violence Against Women Amidst Covid19 Pandemic In Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Polymer and Textile Engineering (IOSR-JPTE), Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp PP 17-29 |
| 21 | Ojiagu, Nkechi C, Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Michael Maureen Chinenye. (2022, April), "Influence of Farmers-Herders Conflict on Farming Economy of Anambra Agricultural Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria", Economics And Social SciencesAcademic Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp p –ISSN (4011 –230X |
| 22 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Ngene Ngozi Chioma. (2022, April), "Effect of Communual Clash on Agricultural Production in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra Stat", International Journal of Scientific and Management Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp Page: 55-68 |
| 23 | Okafor Esther Ogochukwu, Okafor Petronilla Ifeoma, Ngene Ngozi Chioma. (2022, June), "Effect of Cooperative Membership on Alleviating Problems of Flood Victims in Anambra State (A Study of Selected Cooperative in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria)", European Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp . 720-728. |
| 24 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther. (2021, ), "EFFECT OF YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP ON PROFITABILITY OF FARM OPERATIONS OF WOMEN AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE IN ANAMBRA STATE.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 25 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther. (2021, June), "EFFECT OF YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP ON PROFITABILITY OF FARM OPERATIONS OF WOMEN AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE IN ANAMBRA STATE.", Forshen Hub International Journal of Entrepreneurial and Cooperative Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp ISSN 2705 – 2443 |
| 26 | A. Emejulu Gerard , Nwachukwu Oforbuike Francis , Okafor Ogochukwu Esther and Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. (2019, ), "Capacity Building In Cooperative Organization: Ground For Change", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 27 | A. Emejulu Gerard , Nwachukwu Oforbuike Francis , Okafor Ogochukwu Esther and Taiwo Olabisi Abdulahi. (2019, ), "EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF FARMERS’ PARTICIPATION IN AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE SCHEME ON THE PERFORMANCE OF FARMERS’ AGRIC BUSINESS IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 28 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Okafor Pethronilla Ifeoma and Uzondu Chikodili Scholastica. (2018, ), "Role Of Women In Agricultural Development: A Study Of Women Cooperative Members In Awka South", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 29 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther and Nwankwo Francis Obiora. (2018, ), "Women Empowerment Through Cooperative", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 30 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther, Okafor Pethronilla Ifeoma and Uzondu Chikodili Scholastica. (2018, ), "Agricultural Cooperatives And Economic Empowerment Of Rural Dwellers In Awka North Local Government Area Of Anambra State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 31 | Okafor Esther Ogochukwu, Okafor Petronilla Ifeoma. (2017, ), "Membership Of Cooperative Society And Adoption Of Agricultural Technology", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 32 | Nwachukwu Oforbuike Francis1 , Okafor Ifeoma Petronilla2 , Okafor Ogochukwu3 and Taiwo Abdulahi Olabisi3*. (2016, ), "EFFECTS OF FADAMA III USER GROUPS (FUGS) PARTICIPATION ON FARMERS’ INCOME: A STUDY OF SELECTED CROP FARMERS IN AGRICULTURAL ZONES AND BLOCKS OF ANAMBRA STATE", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okafor Ogochukwu Esther,Okonkwo Chukwudi. (2020, ), "Covid-19 And Labour Migration: The Women Economics Dynamics", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Igbo Wikimedia User Group Annual Grant" (July, 2024 to August, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Wikimedia Igbo User Group |
| 2 | Awardee: "Igbo Wikimedia user group Annual Grant Award" (May, 2023 to May, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Igbo Wikipedia Network |
| 3 | Awardee: "WIKIDATA SCHOOL PROJECT" (September, 2023 to September, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by WIKIMEDIA USER GROUP NIGERIA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Nigerian Journal of Cooperative Economics and Management" (November, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Economic and Regional Studies" (September, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "COGENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCE JOURNAL" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE" (January, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Internal Control System and Financial Performance of Multipurpose Cooperative in Anambra State." (February, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Cooperative Leadership Style and Member Commitment in Anambra State" (February, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Effect of Corona Virus on Economic development of Cooperative Business in Anambra State" (July, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Performance Appraisal and Employee Service delivery of Selected Ministries in Enugu State 2012 -2022" (August, 2023 to January, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Effect of Treasury Single Account (TSA) on Implementation of Government Fiscal Operations in Federal Balance" (August, 2023 to January, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Organizational Dispute and Performance of Deposit Money Bank in Anambra State" (November, 2023 to February, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "Reward Management and Employee Performance in Pharmaceutical Firm in Anambra State" (February, 2024). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Ada Nri Global Initiative (ANGI) Awka branch" (August, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "12) Member Commodity Agriculture Forum (CAF) IFAD VCDP Awka North Conflict Resolution Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Management Science Examination Monitoring Committee" (August, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Management Science Aluminai Homecoming Committee" (July, 2023) |
| 5 | Secretary, "department of Cooperative Economics and Management Book of Reading/Journal Committee" (March, 2022) |
| 6 | Member, "13) Member department of Cooperative Economics and Mgt Grant Committee" (March, 2022) |
| 7 | Chairman, "Ada Nri Global Initiative (ANGI) Education Committee" (February, 2022) |
| 8 | Chairman, "Women Network IFAD VCDP, Awka North LGA" (August, 2022) |
| 9 | Member, "4) Member Parents and Guardians Linkages Committee" (August, 2021) |
| 10 | Member, "3) Member Faculty of Management Sciences Library Committee" (March, 2020) |
| 11 | Secretary, "5) Secretary Postgraduate Committee, Department Cooperative Economics & Mgt" (April, 2020) |
| 12 | Secretary, "Ada Nri Global Initiative (ANGI) Awka Branch" (August, 2020 to June, 2023) |
| 13 | Chairman, "2) Member sub Committee on departmental Quality Assurance" (September, 2019) |
| 14 | Secretary, "Sabbath Women Association, Awka South Local Government Area" (May, 2000) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Associate Member, "Institute of Cooperative professionals of Nigeria" (member since 2017), https://icopron.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Conclave on Sustainable Development", (Centre for Sustainable Development), 5th August, 2024 to 5th October, 2024; physcical |
| 2 | "Sustainable Development in Cooperatives Amidst 2023 Subsidy removal in Nigeria", (Federal Cooperative Collage, Ibadan), 27th March, 2024 to 29th March, 2024; ZOOM |
| 3 | "Nnamdi Azikiwe university Alumni Symposium and Business Expo", (Unizik Alumni, Awka branch), 27th October, 2023 to 27th October, 2023; physcical |
| 4 | "2023 Hybrid Faculty of Management Sciences International Conference", (Faculty of Management sciences), 19th October, 2023 to 19th October, 2023; physcical |
| 5 | "2nd UNIBEN Faculty of Management Sciences International Conference", (Faculty of Management Science), 30th August, 2023 to 1st September, 2023; VIRTUAL/IN-PERSON |
| 6 | "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE), 9th August, 2021 to 9th October, 2021; ASUU SCRETARIATE |
| 7 | "Building Sustainable Multi-sectoral Solutions through Responsive Leadership", (Institute of Cooperative Professionals of Nigeria), physcical |
| 8 | "First Southeast Regional Summit on Sustainable Development", (The Centre for Sustainable Development), physcical |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Capacity Building Workshop for Career Officers", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development), 5th February, 2024 to 5th March, 2024; physcical |
| 2 | "Social Standard", (Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Development Procurement, environmental and Social standard), 28th November, 2023 to 2nd December, 2023; physcical |
| 3 | "Re-Engineering the University System Through Quality Assurance", (Directorate of Quality Assurance), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; physcical |
| 4 | "Repositioning Cooperatives as Partners in Sustainable Development", (Department of Cooperative Economics and Management), 18th July, 2023 to 18th July, 2023; physcical |
| 5 | "KIWIX for School Mentorship Program", (KIWIX 4SCHOOLS West Africa), 21st June, 2022 to 21st October, 2022; ZOOM |
| 6 | "Kiwix for Schools mentorship program", (KIWIX 4SCHOOLS West Africa), 8th June, 2022 to 6th October, 2022; ZOOM |
| 7 | "Cultivating Professional Excellence through Digital Solutions for Multisectoral Cooperative Development", (Institute of Cooperative Professionals of Nigeria), physcical |
| 8 | "Academic writing and presentation for Scopus and Clarivate indexed Journals", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University ,Awka), physcical |
| 9 | "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Sandwich Programme Training on online Teaching and Examination", (SANDWICH PROGRAMME), physcical |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "Unizik Business School Hybrid (Virtual/ Physical) International Conference.", (Conference), 26th April, 2021 to 27th April, 2021; Unizik Business School |