Dr. Ngozi Kesiah Okeke
Dr. Ngozi Kesiah Okeke is a LECTURER I in FINE AND APPLIED ARTS Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am okeke Ngozi kesiah .A lecturer in the department of Fine and Applied Arts, Faculty of Environmental Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I specializied in Textile Designs a branch of Applied Arts
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Address: | Fine And Applied Arts, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FINE AND APPLIED ARTS |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2023) November, 2018 to February, 2023 PhD Textile Design |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2015) March, 2011 to March, 2015 MFA (Textile Design) Textile Design |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1997) October, 1991 to September, 1996 BA Fine And Applied Arts ( Textile Designs) Fine And Applied Arts ( Textile Designs) |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Fine and Applied Arts October, 2023 to October, 2026 |
| 2 | LECTURER, Department of Fine and Applied Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | VISUAL ART TEACHER, Nnamdi Azikiwe University High School, Awka. April, 2009 to February, 2019 |
| 4 | INSTRUCTOR, Farashama Computer Training Centre, Maiduguri Borno State. January, 2000 to January, 2001 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ngozi K. Okeke. (2022, September) “Entrepreneurial Skills in Textile Design” In Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Economy in the 21st Century Department of Science Education, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, pp 16-27 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ngozi, Kesiah Okeke; Chinedu C. Chukueggu. (2025, November), "Biomass Innovation: Exploration of Waste Plantain Pseudo Stem Fiber for the Production of Hair Extension", Environmental Review, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 1-16 |
| 2 | Ngozi, Kesiah Okeke. (2025, June), "Analysis of the Variables influencing the Availability of Hand-woven Fabrics at Ogbo Abada Bridge Head Fabric Niche Market, Onitsha Anambra State.", Awka Journal of Fine and Applied Arts, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
| 3 | Ngozi, Kesiah Okeke. (2025, December), "Advancement of Sustainable Natural Resource Management via Textile Consumption Habits in Nigeria", Gazi University Journal of Science PART B: ART, HUMANITIES, DESIGN AND PLANNING, Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 685-698 |
| 4 | Ngozi, Kesiah Okeke. (2025, July), "An investigation of how the circular economy's upcycling, repair, and reuse strategies might increase resource efficiency and reduce fabric waste generation in Nigeria", Journal of Design Studio, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 107-124 |
| 5 | Ngozi, Kesiah Okeke. (2024, December), "Sustainable Fabric Manufacturing: The Crotchet Experience", Journal of Design Studio, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 397-408 |
| 6 | Ngozi, Kesiah Okeke. (2024, July), "THE ROLE OF FABRICS IN FUNERAL RITES AMONG THE IGBO: A FOCUS ON AMAWBIA AND MBA-UKWU COMMUNITIES OF ANAMBRA STATE", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 1-17 |
| 7 | Ngozi K. Okeke. (2023, February), "Exploring Coconut Fibre as Potential Resource for Creating Eco-friendly Tassel Jewelries", South Eastern Journal of Research and Sustainable Development (SEJRSD), Vol. -1113, (Issue -2), pp 97-118 |
| 8 | Ngozi K., Okeke. (2023, October), "Fabric Fashion Trends in Awka and Amawbia: Analysis of the Most Preferred Fabric Between Ankara and Lace", Awka Journal of Fine and Applied Arts, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 53-57 |
| 9 | Ngozi K., Okeke. (2023, September), "Smart Textiles in Medical: A Study of the Level of Acceptance and Knowledge of Application of Smart Textile in Significant Hospital in Awka, Anambra State.", Environmental Review Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 88-98 |
| 10 | A.A. Nzoiwu, O. Okotier, N.K. Okeke. (2023, June), "A Visual Representation in Textile design of the Traditional Dress Codes of the Urhobo Culture", ICONIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING JOURNALS, Vol. -6, (Issue -12), pp 25-34, Paper ID:- 1704583 |
| 11 | Ngozi K. Okeke. (2023, July), "Repositioning Traditional Hand Embroidery for Contemporary Fashion in Nigeria", Awka Journal of Fine and Applied Arts, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 45-58 |
| 12 | Ngozi K. Okeke, Chinedu C.Chukueggu. (2022, June), "SUSTAINABLE FASHION ACCESSORY PRODUCTION WITH PLANTAIN FIBRE IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", South Eastern Journal of Research and Sustainable Development, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 37-55 |
| 13 | Ngozi K. Okeke, Professor Emman Okunna. (2021, October), "Indigenous Fibre Art: Strategy For Sustainable Development", Bassey Andah Journal, Vol. 14, pp 329-349 |
| 14 | Ngozi k. Okeke, Chinedu C. Chukueggu. (2021, March), "Fashion Design in Nigeria and Possibilities with Plantain Fibre", Icheke Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 317-328 |
| 15 | Ngozi k. Okeke, Chinedu C. Chukueggu. (2020, March), "PLANTAIN FIBRES AND IT’S APPLICATION FOR INTERIOR DECORATION IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Sciences, Vol. 13, pp 67-81 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ngozi, Kesiah Okeke. (2024, November), "PROMOTING CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN TEXTILES AND THEIR ALLIED INDUSTRIES THROUGH STRATEGIES OF REUSE, REPAIR AND UPCYCLING", Textile Researchers Association of Nigeria (TRAN) |
| 2 | Ngozi K. Okeke, Vershima Joseph I.. (2023, June), "Inculcation of Entrepreneurial Skills in Students through Clothing and Textile Technology Education", Centre for Technical Vocational Education, Training and Research (CETVETAR) University of Nigeria Nsukka, 3rd Annual National Hybrid Conference 2023 |
| 3 | Ngozi K. Okeke. (2022, November), "“Smart Textiles in Medicals, Fashion and Home Furnishing, the Nigerian Situation: Anambra State in Focus”", Textile Researchers Association of Nigeria, pp 52 |
| 4 | Ngozi K. Okeke, Terungwa Oragbe and Vershima Joseph I.. (2022, February), "Stylistic Trends in Contemporary Nigeria Fashion and Textiles” At Conference on Textile and Fashion Arts as a Means of Socio- Economic Development in Nigeria", , pp 10 |
| Patents | |
| 1 | Ngozi, Kesiah Okeke; Azikiwe, Peter Onwualu; Gideon Ayuba Duvuna. "DOUBLE BOBBINES FIBRE SPINNING MACHINE", (Issued: 2025, September) |
| 2 | Ngozi, Kesiah Okeke; Emea Ogboso Ogboso; Alade Tunde A.; Amaka Elizabeth Agbata. "THE MOTORIZED WARPING AND BEAMING MACHINES FOR INDIGENOUS HAND-WOVEN FABRICS", (Issued: 2025, September) |
| 3 | Ngozi K., Okeke, Patricia Uche Chukwu, Michael C hukwuemeka Amonye. "Non-Woody Plant Fibre Extraction Machine.patent No: NG/P/2023/102", (Issued: 2023, March) |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Okeke Ngozi K.. "Moonlight Tales", (Others, 2026 March) Late Chief and Lolo Zephaniah Madubuko Auditorium Faculty of Social sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | Ngozi K., Okeke. "Art Exhibition: Foot Print organized by National Gallery of Arts Igbo-ukwuu", (Others, 2023 August) Title of work: Moon Light Tales (Mixed Media Applique) |
| 3 | Ngozi K., Okeke. "Art Exhibition: XX Exhibition Catalogue and Female Art Exhibition, organized by Awka Museum Foundation", (Others, 2021 July) Title of work: Dance Festival |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Awka Journal of Fine and Applied Arts" (May, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Chukwurah Chinedu F.(Fine and Applied Arts PG Masters) Proposal defense" (October, 2024 to December, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Onyejekwe Rosemary Ebele (Fine and Applied Arts PG.Masters)" (October, 2024 to April, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Nwachukwu Chidi ( Fine and Applied Arts PG. Masters)" (May, 2026). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Conference/workshop/Exhibition Committee, "UNIZIK Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Fine and Applied Arts" (January, 2025 to January, 2026) |
| 2 | Journal/Festschrift/Publication, "UNIZIK Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Fine and Applied Arts" (January, 2025 to December, 2026) |
| 3 | Departmental Course Adviser, "UNIZIK Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Fine and Applied Arts" (January, 2025 to December, 2026) |
| 4 | Departmental Disciplinarian Committee, "UNIZIK Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Fine and Applied Arts" (January, 2025 to December, 2026) |
| 5 | Induction Committee, "UNIZIK Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Fine and Applied Arts" (January, 2025 to December, 2026) |
| 6 | Departmental Uniform Committee, "UNIZIK Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Fine and Applied Arts" (January, 2025 to December, 2026) |
| 7 | Supervision of Masters and PGD Podtgraduate program, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, College of Podtgraduate studies Awka Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Fine and Applied Arts" (October, 2024) |
| 8 | UNIZIK TEAM 1 MEMEBER, "TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND/ INNOV 8 HUB" (March, 2024 to November, 2024) |
| 9 | paper presenter, "CENTRE FOR TECHNICAL VOCATIONALEDUCATION, TRAINING AND RESEARCH (CETVETAR) UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA" (June, 2023 to June, 2023) |
| 10 | FACILITATOR, "Workshop on Learning Simple Tie- dyeing Techniques and Its Application for Creating Designs on Fabric at qSt Luke’s Anglican Church, Lake Dioceses Agulu u" (October, 2022 to October, 2022) |
| 11 | Secretary, "Department Quality Assurance Committee" (April, 2021) |
| 12 | Secretary, "Member Committee for Research Fair and Convocation Exhibition" (October, 2020) |
| 13 | EXAMINATION OFFICER, "DEPARTMENT OF FINE AND APPLIED ARTS" (October, 2019 to January, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Textile Researchers Association of Nigeria" (member since 2022), https://tran.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshop | |
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| 1 | "TETFUND Alliance for Innovative Research", (Tertiary Education Trust Fund and Innov8 Abuja), Innov8 Hub Airport Road Abuja |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Research connections to circular fashion, textile innovation and sustainable materials.", (Nigeria Circular Fashion Network), 8th June, 2026 to 9th June, 2026; Zoom |
| 2 | "EPA Grant Compliance Webinar", (United States Environmental Protection Agency), 19th May, 2026 to 9th June, 2026; Zoom |