Prof. Uju Regina Ezenekwe
Prof. Uju Regina Ezenekwe is a PROFESSOR in ECONOMICS Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Uju Regina Ezenekwe is a distinguished expert in leadership, macroeconomic policy, corporate health, development, communication, and policy document editing. Her extensive teaching and research background fuels her passion for these areas. She has been actively involved in various conferences, seminars, and workshops globally, preparing her to excel in roles related to these fields. Ezenekwe has authored several books and chapters, further establishing her credentials.
At Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) Awka, Ezenekwe has made significant contributions. She was the first female Head of the Economics Department from 2017 to 2019 and has held several other key positions. She served as Associate Director of the Library and Information Centre at Unizik Business School (UBS) from 2016 to 2023. She was the Deputy Director of the School of General Studies (SGS) from October 2019 to February 2022. She was also the Deputy Director of the Center for Migration Studies Unizik and is now Deputy Director of Unizik Business School. Ezenekwe is also an active member of various university committees.
During her tenure as Head of the Economics Department, Ezenekwe enhanced students' practical understanding of econometrics, empowering them to conduct independent analyses. As Deputy Director at SGS, she transformed the school operations, improving procurement, duties execution, and digital result computation. She also played a key role in organizing international conferences for UBS.
Ezenekwe is a Professor of Development and Health Economics at NAU, where she completed her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Economics, specializing in Development and Health Economics. Additionally, she holds an MBA in Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, and in October 2020, she completed a course on Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies through HarvardX. Ezenekwe has extensive experience reviewing papers for journals like SAGE and Premier Publishers and has served as an editor for several publications, including the Journal of Economic Studies and The Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics.
Her professional affiliations include the Nigerian Economic Society, the Association for the Advancement of African Women Economists (AAAWE), and the International Association for Female Academic Doctors (IAFAD). She is also an Associate Fellow at the African Heritage Institute, a Fellow at the Center for Migration at NAU, and a Junior Fellow at the Pan-African Scientific Research Council. Ezenekwe has consulted for the African Development Institute and Afriheritage and contributed to various technical working groups (TWGs), including those for BECAN IV, AFREhealth Kumasi, and Health Care Financing in Anambra State. She has received an IBR grant from TethFund for her work.
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Address: | Economics, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ECONOMICS |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2014) June, 2008 to November, 2014 PhD Economics |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, May, 2008) January, 1998 to May, 2008 M.Sc Economics |
| 3 | 4. Federal University Of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2004) September, 2000 to January, 2004 MBA Management Technology |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1996) September, 1991 to October, 1996 B. Sc Economics |
| 5 | 2. Federal Govt. Girls' College, Bida, Niger State. (SSCE, December, 1989) September, 1983 to December, 1989 |
| 6 | 1. Premier Primary School, Awka Road, Onitsha, Anambra State. (FSLC, September, 1983) September, 1977 to July, 1983 |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, United States (October, 2020) April, 2020 to August, 2020 7. SW47x Enterpreneurship In An Emerging Economy |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Group Coordinator for Module Development in Public Finance, Institute of Social Policy in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka July, 2024 to July, 2024 |
| 2 | MEMBER ADVISORY/ACADEMIC BOARD, Prof. Ngozi Egbuna International Center for Regional Integration and Trade Research (ICRITR)) July, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Consultant, Fidicaryclinic June, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | PG Coordinator, Economics Department January, 2023 to January, 2023 |
| 5 | Lead Paper Presenter, Department of Banking and Finance Federal Poly Oko National Conference March, 2022 to March, 2022 |
| 6 | Course lecturer, Enugu State University of Technology Business School August, 2021 to Present |
| 7 | Course lecturer, Centre for Migration Unizik April, 2021 to Present |
| 8 | SESSION CHAIR, 3rd International Conference of Unizik Business School April, 2021 to Present |
| 9 | SESSION CHAIR, 60th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society September, 2019 to September, 2019 |
| 10 | SESSION CHAIR, Unizik Business School Conference July, 2019 to July, 2019 |
| 11 | MODULE DEVELOPMENT, National Open University of Nigeria April, 2019 to Present |
| 12 | MODULE DEVELOPMENT, Center for Migration Studies Unizik March, 2019 to Present |
| 13 | MODULE DEVELOPMENT, Center for Migration Studies Unizik March, 2019 to Present |
| 14 | SESSION CHAIR, AFDB – WAIFEM March, 2019 to March, 2019 |
| 15 | CONSULTANCY, African Development Bank March, 2019 to July, 2019 |
| 16 | Course lecturer, Unizik Business School January, 2018 to Present |
| 17 | Secretary, Economics Dept. Appraisal Committee, Economics Department, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka August, 2015 to Present |
| 18 | Academic Adviser, PAREF (Policy Analysis and Research Forum) Economics Students, Economics Department, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka October, 2014 to October, 2019 |
| 19 | Secretary, Economics Department Lecture Series, Economics Department, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka September, 2013 to September, 2017 |
| 20 | Welfare Chairperson, Economics Department, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka February, 2011 to Present |
| 21 | 400L Staff Adviser, Economics Department, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka January, 2010 to September, 2016 |
| 22 | Depot Manager, Juhel Nigeria Limited, Onitsha. September, 2006 to March, 2010 |
| 23 | Account Officer, Winwolf Development Nigeria Ltd Onitsha January, 1998 to February, 2003 |
| 24 | NYSC Corp Member, Federal Govt. Girls' College, Calabar, Cross River State October, 1996 to November, 1997 |
| 25 | CONSULTANCY, African Heritage Institution January, 1019 to December, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Ezenekwe, U. R., Uzonwanne, M.C., & Uzoechina, B. I. (2020, June) A Guide for Research Process and Referencing. |
| 2 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C.C., Ezenekwe, Uju R., Uzuegbu, Chibuzo J.. (2013, January) INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS A Systematic Approach Eternal Press Awka |
| 3 | Nwogwugwu, U.C.C, Onyeagu, A. N. & Ezenekwe, U.R.. (2010, June) Introduction to the History of Economic Thought. |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Uju Ezenekwe, Geraldine Nzeribe and Amaka Metu. (2024, May) Economic Benefits of Culture preservation for the family in Igboland Nigeria Fab Educational Books Nigeria, Studies in Regilion, Society and Human Relations. Festschrift in honour of Rev. Fr. Prof. BAC Obiefuna, pp 426-438 |
| 2 | Uju Ezenekwe, Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne,Geraldine Nzeribe and Amaka Metu. (2024, May) Religious Beliefs and Economic Decision-making in Nigeria Fab Educational Books Nigeria, Studies in Regilion, Society and Human Relations. Festschrift in honour of Rev. Fr. Prof. BAC Obiefuna, pp 659-669 |
| 3 | Uzonwanne Maria Chinecherem, Ezenekwe Uju and Nzeribe Geraldine. (2023, February) Palm Oil Production for the Food and Cosmetics Industry in Africa: Ethics and Sustainability Implications. IntechOpen,, Ethics in Scientific Research - New Perspectives |
| 4 | Uju R. Ezenekwe, Uju Okoli, Ukeje C. Desmond & Irene Onwuka.. (2022, January) Techniques of Economic Planning , pp 84-97 |
| 5 | Christopher Ulua K. , Uju R.Ezenekwe. (2020, November) Industrial Policy And Sustainable Development: Theoretical Perspectives. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham |
| 6 | Ezenekwe, U.R.. (2020, November) Risk-Based Infrastructure Management Approach To Sustainable Development. Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Springer, Cham. |
| 7 | Kalu C.U., Ezenekwe U.R. (2020, October) Civil Partnership And Social Protection Springer, Cham. |
| 8 | Uju, R. Ezenekwe, Chris,U. Kalu & Chika, P. Imoagwu. (2020, March) Public Health Education,Skills And Professional Training: Critical Points Of Considerations Skills For 21st Century Teachers , pp 83 |
| 9 | Uju R. Ezenekwe, Emeka C. Nzeh, Micheal Olaolu & Henry T. Asogwa. (2019, September) Determinants Of Profitability Of Maize Value Chain Among CADP Farmers In Enugu State Nigeria. Proceedings of the 2018 NES Conference on Optimising Value Chain in the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria |
| 10 | Uju R. Ezenekwe. (2019, March) NIGERIA PHYSICAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE ENDOWMENT IN STURCTURE AND PROBLEMS OF THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY Fab Anieh Nig Ltd, Awka, pp 44-56 |
| 11 | Ezenekwe Uju & Uzonwanne, M. C. (2018, March) Market Structure Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB, pp 113 |
| 12 | Ezenekwe, U. R, Bernard, O. A. & Uzonwanne, M. C. (2018, September) Analysis of energy consumption pattern and its effect on economic growth in Nigeria. Proceedings of the 11th NAEE/IAEE International conference on New Era in Global Energy Landscape: Implications for an emerging Economy. |
| 13 | Ezenekwe U. R.. (2017, September) Production Theory In Principles Of Economics. Eternal Press Awka,, pp 185 |
| 14 | Ezenekwe Uju Regina, Eze A. Eze & Maduka Olisa. (2017, September) Demand, Supply And Elasticity In Principles Of Economics. Eternal Press Awka, pp 47 |
| 15 | Ezenekwe, U.R.. (2017, September) Inflation And Unemployment In Principles Of Economics II. |
| 16 | Ezenekwe, U.R. & Ike, N. (2011, January) Economic Fluctuation, Unemployment And Inflation In Spectacles Of Social Sciences , pp 95 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Lucky, I. Amabuike, Uju, R. Ezenekwe, Geraldine, Nzeribe & Benedict, Uzoechima. (2025, January), "IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION AND TRADE ON AGRICULTURAL SECTOR PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA", DiamondBridge Economics and Business Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Daniel Akoh Atakpa , Christopher Ulua Kalu , Uju Regina Ezenekwe , Kenechukwu Okeyika , Emmanuel Chinanuife. (2024, August), "Asymmetric Analysis of the Impact of Foreign Capital Inflows on Economic Growth in Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 987-997 |
| 3 | NGOZI CHIOMA EWURUM, SAMUEL OSELOKA OKAFOR, UJU REGINA EZENEKWE. (2024, January), "EFFECTS OF PUBLIC AND HOUSEHOLD HEALTH EXPENDITURES ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA", Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences (GOJAMSS), Vol. 28, pp 41-64 |
| 4 | Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Kingsley Ikechukwu Okere, Stephen Kelechi Dimnwobi, Chukwunonso Ekesiobi. (2024, August), "Balancing the scales: Does public debt and energy poverty mitigate or exacerbate ecological distortions in Nigeria?", International Social Science Journal, Vol. 74, (Issue 252), pp 451-475 |
| 5 | Ogochukwu Edith Nkamnebe, Uchechukwu Collins Nwogwugwu, Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Geraldine Ejiaka Nzeribe. (2024, December), "MICROCREDIT AND INCOME GENERATION FOR POVERTY REDUCTION AMONG RURAL WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA", NAU Economics Journals, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 65-77 |
| 6 | Simon Ejimofor Olisemeka, Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Geraldine Ejiaka Nzeribe. (2024, December), "BANK LENDING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA", NAU Economics Journals, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 97-114 |
| 7 | A Daniel Atakapa, U Christopher Kalu, R Uju Ezenekwe, Mathias Bentina, B Ikemefuna Uzoechina. (2024, December), "IMPACT OF FOREIGN CAPITAL INFLOWS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA", NAU Economics Journals, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 78-96 |
| 8 | Ihejirika Andrew Chidiebere, Ezenekwe Uju Regina, Nzeribe Geraldine Ejiaka. (2024, October), "ANALYSIS OF THE FACTORS AFFECTING THE SIZE OF PUBLIC HEALTHCARE EXPENDITURE IN NIGERIA", NAU Economics Journals, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 50-68 |
| 9 | Umunna Godson Nwagu, Maria Uzonwanne, Uju Ezenekwe. (2024, December), "MONETARY POLICY RATE ON TRADE BALANCE IN NIGERIA", NAU Economics Journals, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 145-161 |
| 10 | T. Henry Asogwa, Amakom Uzochukwu, R. Uju Ezenekwe, R. Ukwueze Ezebuilo, I.Amos Ugwuoti, Kelechi Iwuamadi, D. Boniface Umoh, I. Ukamaka Anekeje. (2024, January), "Health System Resilience and Unequal Chances in Insurance in Nigeria: Implications on Health Cost", Hong Kong Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 62, pp 1-11 |
| 11 | OMEBERE Happiness Ifeanyi, EZENEKWE Regina Uju, UZOECHINA Benedict Ikemefuna, NWOKOYE Stella Ebele. (2024, October), "Impact of selected Macroeconomic variables on Economic Growth in Nigeria", NAU Economics Journals, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 86-102 |
| 12 | Joy Amaka Ezidimma, Ebere Stella Nwokoye, Uju Regina Ezenekwe. (2024, October), "GOVERNANCE QUALITY, FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA", NAU Economics Journals, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 148-163 |
| 13 | Simon Ejimofor Olisemeka, Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Ebele Stella Nwokoye. (2024, October), "IMPACT OF OIL PRICE FLUCTUATIONS ON THE ECONOMY OF NIGERIA", NAU Economics Journals, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 118-133 |
| 14 | IJ Ozulumba, AG Metu, G Nzeribe, UR Ezenekwe. (2024, October), "EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF REMITTANCES ON HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT: EVIDENCE FROM THE ECOWAS", NAU Economics Journals, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 15 | Anakwuba Blessing Winny & Uju Regina Ezenekwe. (2024, November), "Prioritizing and Re-orienting Vocational Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 8, (Issue 15), pp 141-150 |
| 16 | Onyekachukwu Ernest Ebenebe, Ifunanya Miracle Ejimgini, Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Christopher U Kalu. (2024, September), "Bridging Health Divides: Remittances and Health Expenditure in Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 24-41 |
| 17 | Anthony A Uzodigwe, Uju R Ezenekwe, Nzeribe Geraldine E Nzeribe, Chinecherem M Uzonwanne, Eze A Eze. (2024, August), "UNEMPLOYMENT HYSTERESIS AND PERSISTENCE IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR POLICY RESPONSE", CATALOGUE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCH (CSSR), Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 18 | Victor Ibeto; Uju Ezenekwe; Geraldine Nzeribe; Kenechukwu Okeyika. (2023, March), "Determinants of Exchange Rate Dynamics in Nigeria", Journal of International Economic Relations and Development Economics, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-17 |
| 19 | Chika Priscilla Imoagwu , Uju Regina Ezenekwe , Uche Collins Nwogwugwu. (2023, April), "RISING EXTERNAL DEBT AND EXCHANGE RATE: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA", International Journal of Advanced Economics, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 90-106 |
| 20 | Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Kingsley Ikechukwu Okere, Stephen Kelechi Dimnwobi, Chukwunonso Ekesiobi. (2023, October), "Balancing the scales: Does public debt and energy poverty mitigate or exacerbate ecological distortions in Nigeria?", International Social Science Journal |
| 21 | Uju Regina Ezenekwe*, Eze A. Eze, Geraldine Ejiaka Nzeribe, Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne. (2023, September), "Winning the Environmental Sustainability Crusade: Do Agricultural Development and Public Debt Mitigate Environmental Pollution in Nigeria?", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 7, (Issue 11), pp 1481-1497 |
| 22 | Asogwa T.H., Ugwuoti A.I., Ezenekwe R.U., Onyukwu E.O., Ezebuilo R.U., Uzochukwu A.. (2023, February), "A PANEL SNAPSHOT OF CLIMATE CHANGE (CO2) EMISSION ON HEALTH RISK: THE CASE OF RELATING SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA TO DIFFERENT COUNTRY REGIONS", African Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 15-29 |
| 23 | Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Geraldine Ejiaka Nzeribe. (2023, May), "Impact of Environmental Pollution from Industrial Agriculture on the Quality of Human Life in Nigeria: Concern for GMOs and Agri Business", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 7, pp 167-186 |
| 24 | Izuchukwu Benjamin Oduche; Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Olisa Dennis Maduka & Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne. (2023, April), "AN ANALYSIS OF THE LINKAGE BETWEEN INFLATION, SAVINGS AND OUTPUT IN NIGERIA", Global Scientific Journal (GSJ), Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 1364-1382 |
| 25 | Kalu, U. Christopher, Anigbogu, Hilary Ikechikwu, Ezenekwe, R. Uju, & Nga Chukwudi. (2023, September), "Public Health Financing Model and Under-Five Mortality Rate in Nigeria", International Journal of Advanced Research in Accounting, Economics and Business Perspectives, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 49-75 |
| 26 | Okoli, C., Ezenekwe, U., Nzeribe, G., & Umeghalu, C.. (2023, March), "Impact of Non-Oil Export on Economic Growth in Nigeria", Journal of International Economic Relations and Development Economics, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 44-63 |
| 27 | Onwuemeka Irene Olanma, Nwogwugwu Uche Collins and Ezenekwe Uju. (2022, October), "Drivers of Export Performance of Services: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria, 1981-2020", IOSR Journal of Economics and Finance (IOSR-JEF), Vol. 13, (Issue 5), pp 39-50, DOI: 10.9790/5933-1305063950 |
| 28 | Ogwueleka Chisom Frances, Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Amaka G. Metu, Obisike Ndubueze Ezindu, Uzoma, Kelechi Promise. (2022, August), "IMPACT OF DEFICIT FINANCING ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 125-134, ISSN: 2582 - 0265 |
| 29 | Obumneme Anakudo , Uju Ezenekwe. (2022, November), "Leaving No One Behind: Can Rising Africa Beat the Odds Against Poverty?", Universal Journal of Finance and Economics, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 91-99 |
| 30 | John C. Onyia, Emmanuel Onwuka, Amaka Metu, Uju R. Ezenekwe, Henry T. Asogwa, & Ezebuilo R. Ukwueze. (2022, October), "Disparity in Catastrophic Healthcare Expenditures Across Households’ Income Groups in Nigeria: The Lens of Foster-Greer-Thorbecke Poverty Indices", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 13, (Issue 20) |
| 31 | Modesta Chinwe Akunede, Geraldine Ejiaka Nzeribe, Uju Regina Ezenekwe. (2022, October), "Human Capital Development in Nigeria: Determinants and Challenges", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 465-476 |
| 32 | Obumneme Anakudo , Amaka Okafor , Uju Ezenekwe. (2022, October), "Effects of Socio-Economic Determinants on Educational Outcomes in Nigeria", Saudi Journal of Economics and Finance, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 353-359. |
| 33 | EZENEKWE, Uju Regina, NKAMNEBE, ANAYO, UZONWANNE, Maria Chinecherem, NZERIBE, GERALDINE EJIAKA & MADICHIE, Chekwube Vitus.. (2022, June), "THE NEW SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA’S OIL: IMPLICATION FOR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT", Torun International Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 15), pp 47-62 |
| 34 | Lucky I OKOYE, Maria C UZONWANNE, R Uju EZENEKWE. (2022, December), "Small-Scale Fish Farming and Poverty Reduction in Some Selected States in Southeast, Nigeria", Socialscientia: Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 84-100 |
| 35 | UZONWANNE, Maria Chinecherem, ASOGWA, Henry, EZENEKWE, Uju Regina & NZERIBE, Geraldine.. (2022, December), "HOUSEHOLDS INEQUALITY AND INSURANCE INCIDENCE DYNAMICS: IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH RISK FINANCING IN NIGERIA", Torun International Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 16), pp 69-84, DOI 10.12775/TIS.2022.011. |
| 36 | NZERIBE, GERALDINE EJIAKA, EZENEKWE, UJU REGINA, UZONWANNE, CHINECHEREM MARIA, METU, AMAKA G. & MADICHIE, CHEKWUBE V.. (2022, December), "POVERTY-GROWTH-INEQUALITY TRIANGLE: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA", Torun International Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 16), pp 85-102 |
| 37 | GERALDINE EJIAKA NZERIBE, UJU REGINA EZENEKWE, MARIA CHINECHEREM UZONWANNE, AMAKA G. METU, CHIBUIKE R. OGUANOBI, and ANTHONY AJANA UZODIGWE. (2022, March), "Empirical Analysis of the Effect of Public Health Expenditure and Out-of-Pocket Health Spending on Poverty in Nigeria", JOURNAL OF AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 155-186 |
| 38 | Onyedibe Chukwudi Francis, Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Geraldine Ejiaka Nzeribe & Ngozi Florence Ezenweobi. (2021, December), "Impact of Budget Deficit Financing on Money Demand in Nigeria", Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, Vol. 27, (Issue 10), pp 29-41 |
| 39 | Ezenekwe, U., Anaenugwu, N., Ibeto, V.. (2021, October), "Cash Will Soon Be Obsolete. Will Nigeria Be Ready?", Academia Letters, Article 3694. |
| 40 | Asogwa, T. Henry1 ; Ezenekwe, R. Uju2 ; Ezebuilo, R. Ukwueze3 ; & Iwuamadi, C. Kelechi1. (2021, February), "IMPACT OF PUBLIC HEALTH STRENGTHENING MECHANISM ON OUTCOME AMONG SELECTED AFRICAN COUNTRIES: IMPLICATION ON OUTBREAK IN FRAGILE SSA COUNTRIES.", Journal of Advance Research in Social Science & Humanities, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 1-15 |
| 41 | Stephen C. UGWUANYI, Uju R. EZENEKWE and Chris U. KALU. (2021, September), "A Structural VAR Analysis of the Differential Effects of Monetary Policy Shocks on Some Nigerian Sectoral Outputs", Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1-31 |
| 42 | Iwuchukwu, Uzoamaka Rita, Dr. Uju Ezenekwe, Dr. Geraldine Nzeribe. (2021, April), "A Cointegration Analysis Of Public Health Spending And Health Outcomes: Evidence From Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 414-422 |
| 43 | IHUGBA, Okezie A. METU, Amaka G. and EZENEKWE, Uju R.. (2021, November), "EFFECT OF EXPANSIONARY MONETARY POLICY ON HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION IN NIGERIA: EVIDENCE FROM MONEY SUPPLY", Journal of Economic Studies (JES), Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 13-30 |
| 44 | Uju R. Ezenekwe and Collins C. Umeghalu. (2021, October), "POVERTY, FEMINISM AND GENDER INEQUALITY IN AFRICA: A CASE OF NIGERIA", Economics And Social Sciences Academic Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 10), pp 11-32 |
| 45 | Maria C. Uzonwanne, Anoke E. Eze, Geraldine E. Nzeribe, Uju R. Ezenekwe & Chiemezie D. Ukeje. (2020, March), "Assessment Of The Efficiency Of Public Education Expenditure On Literacy Rate In Nigeria.", Journal of Economic and Social Thought, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 46 | Irene, Nkechi Onwuka, Obi, Kenneth Onyebuchi, Ezenekwe, Uju Regina & Ukeje, Chiemezie Desmond. (2020, ), "Effect Of Exchange Rate Volatility On Manufacturing Sector Performance In Nigeria.", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 345-359 |
| 47 | Udeze, Chike Romanus, Obi, Kenneth Onyebuchi, Ezenekwe, Uju Regina & Ukeje, Chiemezie Desmond. (2020, March), "Impact Of Fiscal Policy On Urban Unemployment In Nigeria.", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 202-217 |
| 48 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem; Ezenekwe, Uju; Nzeribe Geraldine; Mathew, Nwokoye & Adonike, Kingsley Chidera. (2020, May), "Impact Of Transportation Cost On Prices Of Consumable Commodities In Anambra State.", Journal of Economic Studies (JES), Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 195-204 |
| 49 | Kenneth, O. Ahamba, Kenneth, O. Obi, Uju, R. Ezenekwe & Chris, U. Kalu. (2020, August), "Analysis Of Effects Of Government Education Expenditure And School Attainment On Per Capita Income In Nigeria", International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 8), pp 121 - 146 |
| 50 | Okeke I. C, Utomi F. I., Ezenekwe U. R. (2019, April), "Impart Of International Remittances On Private Investments In Nigeria.", Saudi Journal of Economics and Finance., pp 159-166 |
| 51 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem, Ezenekwe Uju, Nwokoye Mathew, Nzeribe Geraldine, Ukeje Chiemezie. (2019, September), "Developmental Challenges Of African Developing Economies: A Multi-Disciplinary Discourse.", Nigerian Journal of Energy and Enviromental studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 53-80 |
| 52 | Okeke Izuchukwu Chetachukwu, Utomi Felix Izuka, Uju Ezenekwe. (2019, April), "Impact of International Remittances on Private Investments in Nigeria", Saudi Journal of Economics and Finance, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 159-166 |
| 53 | Shobande O. A, Ezenekwe U. R, Uzonwanne M. C.. (2018, September), "Revisiting Economic Intergration In West Africa: A Theoretical Exposition.", Journal of Economic and Social Thought, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 225-229 |
| 54 | Shobande O. A, Ezenekwe U. R., Uzonwanne M.C.. (2018, September), "Restructuring Rural Financial Market For Agricultural Growth In Nigeria.", Turkish Economic Reviews, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 241-255 |
| 55 | Ezenekwe, U.R., Umeghalu, C.C. & Uzodigwe, A.A.. (2018, June), "Oil Export Earnings Instability And Standard Of Living Nexus In Nigeria.", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 176-198 |
| 56 | Bernard, Ojonugwa Anthony, Ezenekwe, Uju, Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne. (2018, June), "Analysis Of The Effect Of Energy Consumption, CO2 Emission On Economic Growth In Nigeria.", Journal of Social Sciences and Education, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 41-68 |
| 57 | Oniore, O. Jonathan, Ezenekwe, R. Uju, Akatugba D. Oghenebrume. (2018, December), "Forecasting Of Nigeria Manufacturing Sector Growth Rates Using ARIMA Model.", Lafia Journal of Economics and Management Sciences., Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 61-74 |
| 58 | Geraldine E. Nzeribe, Chinecherem M. Uzonwanne, Uju R. Ezenekwe. (2018, ), "Over Three Decades Of Trade Liberalisation In Nigeria: Implications For Industrial Revolution", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 129-143, 10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0111 |
| 59 | Ezenekwe, Uju Regina, Metu, Amaka G., Madichie, Chekwube Vitus. (2018, March), "Small And Medium-Scale Enterprise Financing And Industrial Growth In Africa.", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF BUSINESS, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 75-85, 10.36108/unizikjb/8102.10.0280 |
| 60 | Kalu, Chris U., Metu, A. G. & Ezenekwe, U. R.. (2017, December), "Investing In Nigerian People: An Agenda For Sustainable Livelihoods And National Development", International Journal of Advanced Studies in Economics and Public Sector Management, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 20-39 |
| 61 | Amaka G. Getu, Chris Kalu, Uju Ezenekwe, Olisaemeka D. Maduka. (2017, ), "Does Greenhouse Gas Emission Have Any Relevance To Per Capita Health Expenditure? Empirical Evidence From Nigeria.", African Journal of Sustainable Development (AJSD), Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 18-36 |
| 62 | Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Chiemezie Desmond Ukeje. (2017, December), "Finance As A Catalyst For Sustainable Agricultural Sector Growth In Nigeria.", Journal Babcock Journal of Economics (BJOE), Vol. 6, pp 50-62 |
| 63 | Nwogwugwu, U. C. C., Ozoh, J. N., Nwokoye, E. S. & Ezenekwe, R. U.. (2017, ), "Impact Of Child Labour On Human Capital Development In Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, Vol. 21, (Issue 3), pp 1-12 |
| 64 | Uzonwanne, M. C. & Ezenekwe, R. U.. (2017, March), "Financial Illiteracy And Cashless System In Nigeria.", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 123-139 |
| 65 | Ezenekwe, U.R. & Uzonwanne, M.C.. (2017, March), "Effects Of Abandoned Highway Construction Project In The Nigerian Economy: A Case Study Of Enugu - Onitsha Highway Road", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 10), pp 30-34 |
| 66 | Ezenekwe, U.R. & Uzonwanne, M.C.. (2017, March), "Tree Crop Diseases Management And Dwindling Food Production In Nigeria.", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 405-415 |
| 67 | EZENEKWE, Uju Regina & OBAYORI, Joseph Bidemi. (2017, December), "Impact Of Selected Macroeconomic Aggregates On Economic Growth In Nigeria: A Three Stage Methodical Process.", International Journal of Research in Business, Economics and Management, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 221-234 |
| 68 | Ezenekwe, U.R. & Uzonwanne, M.C.. (2017, April), "Developing Positive Attitudes In Microfinance Bank: Implications For Nigeria Recessed Economy.", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 67-78 |
| 69 | Shobande Olatunji A. & Ezenekwe Uju. (2017, December), "THE IMPLICATION OF NEGATIVE INTEREST RATE POLICY (NIRP) FOR MONETARY TRANSMISSION MECHANISM AND BANKS’ BEHAVIOUR IN NIGERIA", Babcock Journal of Economics (BJOE), Vol. 3, pp 27-38 |
| 70 | Akubue. C., Uzonwanne M.C & Ezenekwe, R.U.. (2016, March), "Entrepreneurial And New Media Approaches In The Poultry Management Of Broilers And Layers In Anambra State: A Case Study Of Dunukofia Local Government.", International Journal of Economics Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 16-28 |
| 71 | Uzonwanne, M. C., Ezenekwe, R. U. & Iregbenu, P. C.. (2016, March), "Electioneering Campaign And The Nigerian Economy.", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 4 (3), pp. 650 662., Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 650-662 |
| 72 | Igbanugo, M. C. Uzonwanne, M. C. & Ezenekwe, R. U.. (2016, March), "Small And Medium Scale Enterprises In African Setting: The Place Of Women.", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 762-778 |
| 73 | Chidozie, E. J.,Uzonwanne, M. C. & Ezenekwe, R. U.. (2016, August), "Media And Economic Impact Of Roll-back Malaria Programme In Nigeria: A Case Study Of Anambra State.", Australian Journal of Business and Management Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 26-35 |
| 74 | Uzonwanne, M. C., Ezenekwe, R. U. & Iregbenu, P. C.. (2016, August), "Fuel Subsidy And The Nigerian Economy.", Australian Journal of Business and Management Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 15-25 |
| 75 | Uzonwanne, M. C. & Ezenekwe, R. U.. (2015, September), "Impact Of Foreign Aid On Capital Generation In Nigeria.", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management,, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 876-889 |
| 76 | Ezenekwe, U. R., Metu, A. G. & Kalu, C. U.. (2015, ), "Balance Of Payments And Productivity Growth In Nigeria: A Small Macroeconometric Analysis.", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 126-139 |
| 77 | Uzonwanne, M. C., Iregbenu, P. C. & Ezenekwe, U.R.. (2015, February), "Sustainable Development In Nigeria And The Problem Of Urbanization And Urban Unemployment", Australian Journal of Business and Management Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 1-7 |
| 78 | Ezenekwe, U.R., Nwokoye, E.S., Metu, A. G. & Kalu, C. U.. (2014, March), "Efficiency Of The Nigeria Electricity Market: Emerging Issues, Prospects And Challenges.", The Nigerian Journal of Energy & Environmental Economics,, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 79 | Nzeribe-George, G.; Nwokoye, E. S., Uwajumogu, N. R. & Ezenekwe, U. R.. (2014, ), "What Implications Does 2012 Flood Disaster Have On The Nigerian Economy?", The Nigerian Journal of Energy & Environmental Economics,, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 80 | Ezenekwe, U. R. & Amah, M. A. (2014, ), "Institutional Performance And Economic Development In Nigeria.", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 83-89 |
| 81 | Dim, C. & Ezenekwe, U. R.. (2014, January), "Capital Flight To Savings Gap In Nigeria: An Assessment Of The Socio-economic Determinants.", International Journal of Economics and Finance, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 75-86 |
| 82 | Metu, A., Kalu, U. C & Ezenekwe, U. R.. (2013, March), "Demographic Pattern And Sustainable Development In Nigeria.", Special Issues of SSR Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 83 | Ezenekwe, U.R., Amah, M. A & Metu, A.G.. (2013, January), "Educational Expenditure And Human Capital Development In Nigeria.", International Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 18-30 |
| 84 | Dim, C. & Ezenekwe, U. R.. (2013, March), "Does Agriculture Matter For Economic Development? Empirical Evidence From Nigeria.", International Journal of Economics and Finance, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 61-77 |
| 85 | Ezenekwe U.R. & Onwuochei, A. O.. (2012, September), "Fiscal Federalism And Local Government Finance In Nigeria: Problems And Prospects.", ASUP-DSPG Multi-Disciplinary Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 86 | Amakom, U. & Ezenekwe, U. R.. (2012, November), "Implication of Households Catastrophic Out-of-pocket (OOP) Healthcare Spending In Nigeria.", Journal of Research in Economics and International Finance (JREIF), Vol. 1, (Issue 5), pp 136-140 |
| 87 | Ezenekwe, U. R., Dim, C. & Amakom, U. (2012, November), "Is There Any Significant Contribution In Five Decades Of Government Expenditure On Economic Growth In Nigeria?", American International Journal of Contemporary Research., Vol. 2, (Issue 11), pp 100-105 |
| 88 | KALU, C.U. EZENEKWE, R.U. & NWAIGWE, O.F.. (2012, November), "IMPROVING THE NIGERIAN INVESTMENT CLIMATE FOR ENHANCED ECONOMIC GROWTH: AN ECONOMETRIC ANALYSIS", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND PUBLIC POLICY IN AFRICA (IJESPPA), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 149 |
| 89 | Nwogwugwu, U.C.C., Ezenekwe, U.R. & Kalu, C.U.. (2010, ), "Public Expenditure And Economic Growth: An Autoregressive Analysis.", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 1) |
| 90 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C.C, Ezenekwe, Uju R. & Kalu, Christopher U. (2010, March), "PUBLIC EXPENDITURE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA: A VECTOR AUTOREGRESSIVE ANALYSIS", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 91 | Okafor, S. O., Okafor, P. N. & Ezenekwe, U. R.. (2009, ), "Performance Of Nigerian Bank Industry Under Bank Reforms.", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Uju Regina Ezenekwe. (2008, July), "M.Sc Thesis: Ratchet Theoretical Perspective of SAP as a Potent Factor in Nigerian Inflationary Spinal. Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.". |
| 2 | Uju Regina Ezenekwe. (2002, September), "MBA Thesis: An Appraisal of Payment/Settlement Systems in the Nigerian Financial Institution. Federal University of Technology, Owerri.". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Uju Regina Ezenekwe. (2014, October), "Health Expenditure and Health Outcomes in Africa: Implication for Policy Reform,". Department of Economics , Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Uju Regina Onwusowulu. (1996, July), "B.Sc Project: Trade Union Activities in a Depressed Economy: A case study of Nigeria, 1982-1994. Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Victor Ibeto, Geraldine Ejiaka Nzeribe and Maria Chinecherem. (2023, August), "Skills-Gap and Employability Promotion in Nigeria", NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION - ABUJA, NIGERIA |
| 2 | Chika P. Imoagwu, Lucky I. Amabuike, Uche C. Nwogwugwu, Uju R. Ezenekwe. (2022, September), "63rd Annual Conference of Nigerian Economic Society: Fiscal Sustainability and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: Challenges & Prospects.", |
| 3 | Uju R. Ezenekwe and Henry T. Asogwa. (2022, July), "Health systems resilience in contexts of unequal chances in access to health insurance in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 5th Annual Africa Interdisciplinary Health Conference.", |
| 4 | Uzodigwe, Anthony A.; Ezenekwe, Uju R.; Nzeribe, Geraldine E. & Uzonwanne, Maria C.. (2021, April), "Assessing the Performance of the Informal Sector during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 3rd International Hybrid Conference of Unizik Business School.", |
| 5 | Ezenekwe Uju; Nzeribe Geraldine; Uzonwanne Chinecherem; Ibeto Victor & Ukeje Chiemezie.. (2021, April), "The Legal Environment and the Informal sector in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 3rd International Hybrid Conference of Unizik Business School.", |
| 6 | Ezenekwe, Uju R., Asogwa T. Henry, Ezebuilo R. Ukwueze, Iwuamadi, Kelechi. (2020, October), "Determinants of Households Expenditures on Health Risks in Nigeria", 2nd International Academic Conference on Mangement and Economics, Madrid Spain |
| 7 | Uju, R. Ezenekwe ; Geraldine E. Nzeribe; Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne; Amaka G. Metu; Henry T.Asogwa and Chiemezie D. Ukeje.. (2020, October), "Migrant Remittances and Growth Outburst in Nigeria: Implications for Social Cohesion. A paper presented at the 4th Global Conference (Virtual) of the World Association for Academic Doctors sponsored by Colorado Technical University", |
| 8 | Ezenekwe, U. R., Uzonwanne, C. M., Nzeribe, G. E., & Uzodigwe, A.A. (2019, April), "A modified partial adjustment model of sectoral electricity demand in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 12th Annual NAEE/IAEE International Conference, PTDF Conference Centre, Abuja Nigeria.", |
| 9 | Ezenekwe, U. R., Uzonwanne, C. M., Nzeribe, G. E., Metu, A.G., Ukeje, C. D.,. (2019, July), "Assessing the Impact of Economic Globalisation on Labour Productivity in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 2nd UBS International Conference “Re-Engineering Africa’s Economies Towards Sustainable Business Development”.", |
| 10 | Asogwa, H. T., Ezenekwe, U. R., Ukwueze, E. R., Nzeribe, G. E., Uzonwanne, M. C., Iwuamadi, K.. (2019, July), "Constraints to Non-Farm Business Operation Among Households in Nigeria. A paper presented at the 2nd UBS International Conference “Re-Engineering Africa’s Economies Towards Sustainable Business Development”.", |
| 11 | Nzeribe, G. E., Uzonwanne, C. M., Ezenekwe, U. R., Uzodigwe, A. A.. (2019, September), "Public Health Expenditure- Out of Pocket Health Spending Nexus in Nigeria: Implication for Poverty. A paper presented at 60th Annual Conference of Nigeria Economic Society with the theme “Economic Policies and Quality of Life in Africa”", |
| 12 | Ezenekwe,U.R.,Uzonwanne,C.M., Nzeribe, G. E., Uzodigwe, A. A.. (2019, September), "Unemployment Hysteresis and Persistence in Nigeria: Implication for Policy Response. A paper presented at 60th Annual Conference of Nigeria Economic Society with the theme “Economic Policies and Quality of Life in Africa”.", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Impact of Monetary Policy on Economic Growth in Nigeria" (2018). Completed Masters project by Ezeilo, Chioma Rosemary 2012116054P |
| 2 | "Impact of Oil Price Fluctuations on the Nigerian economy." (2018). Completed Masters project by Olisemeka, Simon Ejimofor 2011116002P |
| 3 | "Impact of Monetary Policy on Output Growth and Inflation in Nigeria" (2019). Completed Masters project by Chibueze, Irene Ifeyinwa 2013116083F |
| 4 | "Impact of Remittances on Private Domestic Investment in Nigeria" (2019). Completed Masters project by Okeke, Izuchukwu Chetachukwu 2015116032F |
| 5 | "Effects of Monetary Policy Shocks on Some Sectoral Components of the Nigerian Economy" (2021). Completed Masters project by Ugwuanyi Stephen Chigozie 2011116004F |
| 6 | "Impact of Public Health Spending on Health Outcomes in Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Iwuchukwu Uzoamaka Rita 2013116089F |
| 7 | "Evaluation of the Impact of Investment Climate on Nigeria Economic Development" (2019). Completed Doctorate project by Eshiobo Samuel 2012117017F |
| 8 | "IMPACT OF DEFICIT FINANCING ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA" (2022). Completed Masters project by Ogwueleka Chisom 2014116020F |
| 9 | "Information Communication Technology and Decision-Making in Selected Manufacturing Companies in the Southeast Nigeria" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Osagie, Lucky Osaro 201842K6006P |
| 10 | "Financial Compensation Strategy and Employee Performance in Selected Construction Firms in Federal Capital Territory(FCT)" (2019). Completed Masters project by Osagie, Lucky Osaro 201642A6010P |
| 11 | "Driving Informal Sector Growth through Inclusive Growth in Nigeria: Evidence from Enugu State" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Ambrose Chidozie Okeke 2014117001F |
| 12 | "An Analysis of the linckage between Inflation, Savings and Output in Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by Izuchukwu Benjamin Oduche 2017856005F |
| 13 | "Impact of Non-Oil Export on Economic Growth in Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by Okoli, Chisom Loveth (2013116041P) |
| 14 | "Determinants of Exchange Rate Dynamics in Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by Ibeto, Victor Chukwuemeka |
| 15 | "Microcredit and Poverty Reduction among Rural Women Micro-entrepreneur in South East Nigeria" (2024). Completed Doctorate project by Nkamnebe Ogochukwu Edith 2011727004P |
| 16 | "Impact of selected Macroeconomic variables on Economic Growth in Nigeria" (2024). Completed Doctorate project by Omebere Happiness Ifeanyi 2020117001FB |
| 17 | "Drivers and Dynamics of Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa: Implications for Poverty Alleviation Policies" (2024). Completed Doctorate project by Anthony Ajana Uzodigwe (2018117007F) |
| 18 | "Effects of Trade Liberalisation and Institutional Quality on Economic Growth in Nigeria" (2024). Completed Doctorate project by Andrew Chidiebere Ihejirika (2019117009FB) |
| 19 | "Effects of Health Care Financing Mechanisms on Health Outcomes in Selected sub-Saharan African Countries" (2021). Completed Doctorate project by Henry Thomas Asogwa (2017117001F) |
| 20 | "Military Expenditure and Economic Growth in Nigeria" (2024). Completed Doctorate project by Gabriel Okechukwu Ebenyi (2017117010F) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "IBR Intervention" (January, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Tethfund/Nau |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "ASUU National Scholar" (October, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, ""Analysis of innovation performance for retail banking industry with the hybrid fuzzy decision-making approach"" (April, 2020) |
| 3 | Chief Editor, "Structure and Problems of the Nigerian Economy" (March, 2019) |
| 4 | Chief Editor, "Introduction to Macroeconomics" (March, 2018) |
| 5 | Chief Editor, "Principles of Economics 1" (March, 2018) |
| 6 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Economic Studies 2018" (March, 2018) |
| 7 | Chief Editor, "Principles of Economics 11" (September, 2017) |
| 8 | Editor, "Journal of Economic Studies 2017" (March, 2017) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "CHALLENGES OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN SOUTH AFRICA: A STUDY IN BUTTERWORTH, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE" (April, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "EDUCATIONAL POLICY ON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING AT RUFUS GIWA POLYTECHNIC, OWO." (June, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "AN APPRAISAL OF THE EASE OF FOREIGN PARTICIPATION IN THE NIGERIAN BUSINESS ECONOMY: THE SHORTCOMINGS OF THE ONE STOP INVESTMENTS CENTER (OSIC),"" (April, 2021) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Analysis of innovation performance for retail banking industry with the hybrid fuzzy decision-making approach" (January, 2020) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Will the poor across Nigerian Regions have same benefit from Additional Public Spending on different Healthcare Levels?" f" (May, 2020) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Analysis of innovation performance for retail banking industry with the hybrid fuzzy decision-making approach" (March, 2020) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Premier Publishers" (December, 2020) |
| 8 | Reviewer, ""Determinants of Women’s Participation in Micro and Small Scale Enterprises in Ethiopia: A Review "" (November, 2020) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "The Political, Social and Economic Implications of the Rising Unemployment Rate in Nigeria" (April, 2020) |
| 10 | Reviewer, ""Analysis of innovation performance for retail banking industry with the hybrid fuzzy decision-making approach"" (January, 2020) |
| 11 | Reviewer, ""IS THE WEALTHY ALWAYS HEALTHY? HEALTH OUTCOMES AND PUBLIC HEALTH SPENDING NEXUS IN NIGERIA"" (November, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MBA/MPA INTERNAL DEFENCE" (February, 2020). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Deputy Director 1, "Unizik Business School NAU, Awka" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Deputy Director, "Unizik Business School NAU, Awka" (August, 2024) |
| 3 | Chairman LOC, "Center Migration Studies International Conference" (February, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "Online MoS Cmmittee CPGS" (January, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, "Monitouring and Evaluation Officer TCE-BEATS Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 6 | Deputy Director, "Center for Migration Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2023) |
| 7 | PG COORDINATOR, "Economics Department" (January, 2023 to July, 2023) |
| 8 | Member, "Students Diciplinary Committee NAU" (September, 2022) |
| 9 | Member, "ASUU NAU Committee on Review of Bursar's Advertisement" (December, 2021 to January, 2022) |
| 10 | Resourse Person, "Economics Department Staff Development Seminar" (September, 2021 to September, 2021) |
| 11 | Secretary, "ASUU NAU Visitation Panel Report Drafting Committee" (April, 2021 to May, 2021) |
| 12 | Chair, "FSS Dress Code Committee" (April, 2021 to March, 2023) |
| 13 | Finance Convener, "ASUU NDC LOC" (March, 2021) |
| 14 | Member, "UBS LOC CONFERENCE COMMITTEE" (February, 2020 to May, 2024) |
| 15 | Deputy Director School of General Studies, "Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka" (October, 2019 to February, 2022) |
| 16 | Head of Department, "Economics Department, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka" (September, 2018 to October, 2019) |
| 17 | Treasurer, "Academic Staff Union of Universities" (July, 2018 to July, 2023) |
| 18 | Head of Department, "Economics Department, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka" (January, 2017 to October, 2018) |
| 19 | Investment Secretary, "Academic Staff Union of Universities" (July, 2016 to July, 2018) |
| 20 | Coordinator Information Center Library, "Unizik Business School Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka" (July, 2016 to October, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Junior Member, ""Pan-African Scientific Research Council"" (member since 2020), https://www.pasrc.org/members/individuals/junior-fellows |
| 2 | Full Member, ""Association of Nigerian Women Academic Doctors"" (member since 2019), https://www.anwadinc.org |
| 3 | Full Member, ""Association for the Advancement of African Women Economists"" (member since 2017), http://www.aaawe.org |
| 4 | Associate Member, ""African Heritage Institution"" (member since 2011), https://www.afriheritage.org/ |
| 5 | Full Member, ""Academic Staff Union of Universities"" (member since 2010), https://asuunigeria.org |
| 6 | Full Member, "Nigeria Economic Society (NES)" - 2567 (member since 1998), http://www.nigerianeconomicsosiety.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "1st international conference of Center for Migration Studies on the "Nigeria and MigrationToday: The Diverse Strategies of State and Non-State Actors"", (Center for Migration Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (CMS-NAU)), 1st February, 2024 to 2nd February, 2024; Hybrid (ASUU Secretariat & CMS-NAU) |
| 2 | "2023 CFA Institute Africa Investment Conference ‘The Emrgencnce of Africa: ARethink or a Re-Straegizing”", (CFA Society Nigeria), 29th November, 2023 to 30th November, 2023; Eko Convention Center Lagos |
| 3 | "2023 SUMMER SCHOOL AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE AFRICA CENTRE FOR CAREER ENHANCEMENT AND SKILLS SUPPORT (ACCESS), NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION - ABUJA, NIGERIA,", (NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES COMMISSION), 31st July, 2023 to 4th August, 2023; virtual |
| 4 | "63rd Annual Conference of Nigerian Economic Society: Fiscal Sustainability and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: Challenges & Prospects.", (Nigerian Economic Society), 26th September, 2022 to 29th September, 2022; Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria |
| 5 | "STRENGTHENING AFRICA’S HEALTH SYSTEMS THROUGH INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND COMMUNICATION", (5 Annual Africa Interdisciplinary Health Conference), 13th July, 2022 to 15th July, 2022; University of Ghana, Legon, Accra |
| 6 | "The Challenges of African Development Economies: Assessing New Policies aqnd Development Strategies", (4th National Conference of Banking and Finance Department), 30th March, 2022 to 31st March, 2022; Federal Poly Oko |
| 7 | "“COVID-19: Harnessing the Informal Sector for Sustainable Economic Development”", (3rd UBS International Conference), 26th April, 2021 to 27th April, 2021; Unizik Auditorium |
| 8 | "Management and Economics", (The 2nd International Academic Conference,Madrid, Spain), 28th October, 2020 to 28th October, 2020; Zoom |
| 9 | "The Wave of the Future: Perspectives of Entrepreneurship, Education, and Technology", (4th Global Conference (Virtual) of the World Association for Academic Doctors sponsored by Colorado Technical University.), 21st October, 2020 to 22nd October, 2020; Zoom |
| 10 | "Challenges of Contemporary Economics ”", (International Scientific Conference „), 14th September, 2020 to 16th September, 2020; Warsaw/Poland |
| 11 | "“Economic Policies and Quality of Life in Africa”", (60th Annual Conference of Nigeria Economic Society), 16th September, 2019 to 18th September, 2019; NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Kado, Abuja |
| 12 | "“Re-Engineering Africa’s Economies towards Sustainable Business Development”", (2nd UBS International Conference Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 15th July, 2019 to 17th July, 2019; Unizik Auditorium |
| 13 | "“Energy Efficiency and Access Imperatives for Sustainable Development in Emerging Economies''", (12th NAEE/IAEE International Conference), 14th April, 2019 to 16th April, 2019; Abuja |
| 14 | "“ Optimizing Value Chain in the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria”", (59th Annual Conference of Nigeria Economic Society), 25th September, 2018 to 27th September, 2018; Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja |
| 15 | "New Era in Global Energy Landscape: Implications for an emerging Economy.", (11th NAEE/IAEE International conference), 22nd April, 2018 to 24th April, 2018; Abuja |
| 16 | "The Political Economy of Restructuring in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects", (6th Zik Annual Lecture Series by Faculty of Social Sciences), 16th November, 2017 to 16th November, 2017; Unizik Auditorium |
| 17 | "Nigerian Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, 2017-2020: Issues, Challenges and Prospects for Successful Implementation.", (International Institute for Policy Review and Development Strategies (IIPRDS), Abuja, Nigeria.), 2nd November, 2017 to 2nd November, 2017; Abuja |
| 18 | "Challenges and Prospects of Attaining Sustainable Development within Planetary Boundaries", (Eighth Annual Ibadan Sustainable Development Summit (ISDS)), 22nd August, 2017 to 24th August, 2017; Ibadan |
| 19 | "National Security and the Nigerian Economy in the 21st Century", (Economics Department Annual Lecture Series & Honours Award), 29th November, 2015 to 29th November, 2015; Unizik Auditorium |
| 20 | "Attaining Inclusive Growth in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges", (Annual Conference of the Nigerian Economic Society), 11th October, 2015 to 14th October, 2015; Sheraton Abuja, Ladi Kwali Hall |
| 21 | "Social Sciences And Sustainable Development", (Second International Conference of Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 5th July, 2014 to 8th July, 2014; Awka |
| 22 | "Energy Consumption and Nigerian Economy: Challenges and Prospects in the 21st century", (Economics Department Annual Lecture Series & Honours Award 2014), 24th June, 2014 to 24th June, 2014; Unizik Auditorium |
| 23 | "Social Sciences And The Challenges Of Sustainable Development", (International Conference of the Faculty of Social Sciences), 13th July, 2013 to 14th July, 2013; Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. |
| 24 | "Social Sciences and the Challenges of Sustainable Development", (International Conference organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.), 13th July, 2013 to 14th July, 2013; Unizik Auditorium |
| 25 | "Public - Private Partnership In Infrastructure Development In Nigerian Universities", (2013 Economics Department Annual Lecture Series & Honours Award), 25th April, 2013 to 25th April, 2013; Unizik Auditorium |
| 26 | "Economic Development In Africa", (Centre for the study of African Economies), 17th March, 2013 to 19th March, 2013; St. Catherine's College, Oxford, UK |
| 27 | "2nd Zik Annual Lecture Series - "Eradication Of Corruption In Africa".", (Faculty of Social Science Unizik Auditorium), 8th March, 2013 to 8th March, 2013; Awka |
| 28 | "Democracy And Security In Nigeria.", (Zik's Annual Lecture Series organised by Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University.), 21st November, 2012 to 21st November, 2012; Awka, Nigeria |
| 29 | "Annual Lecture/Seminar Series With The Theme: The Central Bank Of Nigeria And Her Contributions Towards National Economic Development.", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University.), 8th November, 2012 to 8th November, 2012; Awka Nigeria |
| 30 | "Business Mentoring And Macroeconomic Development In Africa: Strategies And Options.", (International Conference of the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences in collaboration with UniZik Business School), 29th October, 2012 to 30th October, 2012; Awka, Nigeria |
| 31 | "The Political Economy of Cattle Colony in Nigeria", (Economics Department Annual Lecture Series & Honours Award), Unizik Auditorium |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Advancing Research Excellence: Methodologies, Ethics, and Innovation", (College of Post Graduate Students Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 27th February, 2025 to 1st March, 2025; https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84373234897?pwd=OguxTVv9JmpjVhtFdmMPozUlAMxxjJ.1 |
| 2 | "MAAUN ONLINE INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON "RESEARCH INFORMATICS: A MODULE OF RESEARCH METHODOLOGY"", (Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria), 9th September, 2024 to 9th September, 2024; https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QhSLZvINoP4wyF1O8kbc1I2wzlMjaQNV |
| 3 | "One-Day Online International Workshop on Article Publication in Reputable Journals", (Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria), 4th April, 2024 to 4th April, 2024; https//bit.ly/MAAUN4 |
| 4 | "Lagos Business School Two-Day Programme on “Case and Teaching Note Writing Workshop”", (Unizik Business School), 28th November, 2019 to 29th November, 2019; Lagos Business School |
| 5 | "Migration Modules Development Retreat and Workshop on “Teaching Migration for Effective Learning”", (Centre for Migration Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 19th August, 2019 to 23rd August, 2019; Ozom Villa Hotels, Enugu |
| 6 | "Strengthening Capacity Development Effectiveness for Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development in Africa.", (ADI–AFDB Design Thinking Workshop), 27th June, 2019 to 29th June, 2019; Abidjan, COTE D’IVOIRE |
| 7 | "Building the Foundation of EAP in Nigerian Orgainisations: The Role of Universities.", (Empolyees Assistance Professionals Association in collaboration with School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,), 21st May, 2018 to 21st May, 2018; Unizik Auditorium |
| 8 | "Improving Research Capacity for Sustainable Development", (. Postgraduates Studies Research Workshop at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria), 22nd January, 2018 to 1st February, 2018; Unizik Auditorium |
| 9 | "NUC/ ENAGO Author Workshop", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 15th December, 2017 to 15th December, 2017; Unizik Auditorium |
| 10 | "Towards a Principled and Ideological Unionism", (Leadership Training Workshop by ASUU in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka,Nigeria), 15th June, 2017 to 15th June, 2017; PG Conference Hall |
| 11 | "Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI)", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 8th May, 2017 to 12th May, 2017; Unizik Auditorium |
| 12 | "Advanced Econometrics for Policy Analysis", (African Heritage Institution, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria), 17th October, 2016 to 28th October, 2016; 54 Nza Street Independence Layout, Enugu |
| 13 | "Train the Trainers Postgraduate Research Workshop", (College of Post Graduate Studies), 27th September, 2016 to 29th September, 2016; Unizik Auditorium |
| 14 | "Research Issues In Social Sciences,", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 25th June, 2014 to 26th June, 2014; Awka |
| 15 | "STATA 11 Software Workshop.", (Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University.), 5th October, 2012 to 6th October, 2012; Awka, Nigeria |
| 16 | "Econometric Analysis Using Stata.", (University of Laval, PEP and African Institute for Applied Economics (AIAE)), 26th July, 2010 to 31st July, 2010; Enugu, Nigeria |
| 17 | "Linkage/Awareness Creation Programme For Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria.", (Nigerian Accounting Standard Board), 2nd November, 2009 to 3rd November, 2009; Unizik |
| 18 | "Federal Ministry Of Education, Nigeria- Lesson Planning And Teaching Skills.", (Federal Government Girls' college Calabar.), 22nd September, 1997 to 23rd September, 1997; Calabar, Cross Rivers State, Nigeria |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | ""Managing Public Finance In Times Of Crisis In Africa."", (The African Development Bank), 28th February, 2022 to 28th February, 2022; Zoom |
| 2 | "G-CoP on “Building Resilient Health Systems: Policies for Inclusive Health in Post-COVID-19 Africa”", (A Brainstorming E-Seminar Hosted by African Development Institute (ADI) African Development Bank Group), 22nd June, 2020 to 22nd June, 2020; Zoom |
| 3 | "Policy Seminar On: "Building Resilience in Food Systems And Agricultural Value Chains: Agricultural Policy Responses To Covid-19”.", (African Development Institute (ADI)), 18th May, 2020 to 18th May, 2020; Zoom |
| 4 | "Enhancing Resilience in African Economies: Macro-Economic Policy Responses to COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa.", (A Brainstorming E-Seminar Hosted by African Development Institute (ADI) African Development Bank Group), 29th April, 2020 to 29th April, 2020; Zoom |
| 5 | "Capacity Building Retreat on “Moving towards A Top Ranked University: Education for Social Impact.”", (Professional Leadership Practitioners Institute), 8th July, 2019 to 9th July, 2019; Unizik Auditorium |
| 6 | "Economic Integration and Financial Deepening", (AFDB – WAIFEM Seminar), 18th March, 2019 to 22nd March, 2019; Lagos |
| 7 | "Achieving the High 5’s of the African Development Bank: Role of the Think Tanks and other Knowledge institutions.", (ADI-AFDB/ IDS-UNN Seminar), 11th March, 2019 to 15th March, 2019; Enugu |
| 8 | "Debating Policy Seminar/Book Presentation On "30 Eye Opener In Business Vol. 1" Paper Presentation On "Entrepreneurship And Employment Generation In Africa."", (African Heritage), 2nd May, 2013 to 2nd May, 2013; Eungu |
| 9 | "Development Policy Forum Seminar- Economic Transformation Process In Nigeria:Opportunity And Challenges For South Eastern States.", (African Institute for Applied Economics (AIAE) in Collaboration with UNN), 12th October, 2011 to 13th October, 2011; Enugu, Nigeria. |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Women and Development- Using Technology as a Catalyst", (International Association for Female Academic Doctors), 26th February, 2025 to 26th February, 2025; https://shorturl.at/JREhD |
| 2 | "Public Policy Change in Nigeria: Women in Perspective", (International Association for Female Academic Doctors Webinar - 2023), 22nd November, 2023 to 22nd November, 2023; https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88550701657?pwd=Z2ZmNGJWL2VHcWlVUjlFRGl0R25zZz09 |