Dr. Ifeoma Chinelo Amakor
Dr. Ifeoma Chinelo Amakor is a READER in BANKING AND FINANCE Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. (Mrs.) Ifeoma Chinelo Amakor, a native of Oraukwu in Idemili-North LGA of Anambra State. I am a senior lecturer in the Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. I am a scholar and Researcher who specialized in Financial Management, Business Finance, International Finance and SME's management. I am a Bible believing Christian with the ministry of soul winning and Evangelism with a sole vision of making Heaven at last.
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Address: | Banking And Finance, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | BANKING AND FINANCE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2018) January, 2013 to May, 2018 Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) Banking And Finance |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2012) February, 2009 to September, 2012 Master Of Science (M.Sc.) Banking And Finance |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2006) September, 2002 to September, 2005 Bachelor Of Science Banking And Finance |
| 4 | Federal Polytechnic Nkede, Owerri. (OND, October, 2001) October, 1997 to October, 1999 National Diploma In Bus. Admin & Management Business Administration And Management |
| 5 | Bobendof Adazi-Nnukwu. (GCE, December, 1996) November, 1996 to December, 1996 |
| 6 | St. Monica's College, Ogbunike. (SSCE, July, 1996) August, 1991 to June, 1996 Senior School Certificate Examination |
| 7 | St. Monica's College Ogbunike. (SSCE, June, 1996) January, 1990 to June, 1996 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, FMS Teaching Facilities Committee for Regular programme November, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Departmental Coaches and Career Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka July, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Member Depart. Quality Assurance Sub-Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka July, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Staff Advicer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2019 to July, 2021 |
| 5 | Undergraduate Departmental Exam Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | Departmental Exam Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka September, 2018 to October, 2022 |
| 7 | Departmental ICT officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2015 to January, 2022 |
| 8 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2010 to Present |
| 9 | Marketing Manager, Business Insight Communication Limited Onistha August, 2008 to January, 2009 |
| 10 | Teacher, Dennis Memorial Grammar School Onitsha October, 2007 to October, 2008 |
| 11 | Teacher/Librarian, BCM Special Nursery And Primary School September, 2000 to August, 2003 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Udeh F., Chieke J., Amakor I.C.. (2017, February) Applying The Law Of Creativity, Innovation And Idea Generation In Business Management SCOA Heritage Nigeria Ltd., pp 94-102 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Uzowulu Henry, Anyanwu F.A., Amakor I.C.. (2024, February), "IMPACT OF CASHLESS POLICY ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY (2009-2022)", African Banking and Finance Review Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 40-54 |
| 2 | Nwosu Anthony Ogadi, Dr. (Mrs) Amakor Ifeoma Chinelo, Dr. (Mrs) Anyanwu Felicia Akujinma. (2023, July), "REAL EXCHANGE RATE VOLATILITY AND NIGERIA PRODUCTIVE SECTOR", 179African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 168-179 |
| 3 | Nzubechi Nwachukwu, Gideon KasieEzu2, Ifeoma Chinelo Amakor. (2023, July), "Effect of selected Macroeconomic Variables on Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria: 1986-2021", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 256-272 |
| 4 | Chiamaka Lawrene Onwuteaka, Felix Nwaolisa Echekoba, Ifeoma Chinelo Amakor Amalachukwu Chijindu Ananwude. (2023, July), "INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL INFLOWS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFNIGERIA (1986 – 2021)", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 81-102 |
| 5 | Uzowulu Henry, Anyanwu F.A., Amakor I.C.. (2023, February), "IMPACT OF CASHLESS POLICY ON THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY (2009-2022)", African Banking and Finance Review Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 40-54 |
| 6 | Nwaji Ugochukwu, Echekoba F.N., Amakor, I.C.. (2023, September), "PRICE VOLATILITY AND PRIVATE SECTOR CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION IN NIGERIA", African Banking and Finance Review Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 64-76 |
| 7 | Amakor Ifeoma Chinelo, Nwanna Ifeanyi Onyenwe. (2022, July), "EXCHANGE RATE MOVEMENT AND INVESTORS CONFIDENCE: EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET", Journal of Global Accounting, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 93-102 |
| 8 | Eneh Onyinye M.,Amakor Ifeoma C.. (2022, February), "BOARD STRUCTURE AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PERFORMANCE IN LISTED MANUFACTURING FIRMS IN NIGERIA: A DOUBLE HURDLE REGRESSION APPROACH", Research Journal of Management Practice, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 17-28 |
| 9 | Amakor, Ifeoma Chinelo. (2022, March), "CONTRIBUTORY EFFECT OF MICROFINANCE CREDITS ON AQUACULTURE OUTPUT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA", African Journal of Business and Economic Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 14-20 |
| 10 | Amakor Ifeoma Chinelo, Anyamaobi Chukwuemeka. (2022, March), "CASUAL EFFECT OF MICROFINANCE CREDIT ON CROP PRODUCTION AND LIVESTOCK OUTPUT IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Research in Education and Sustainable Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 25-31 |
| 11 | Amakor Ifeoma C., Kolawole Fatimehin, Okerekeoti Chinedu U.. (2022, June), "Paired sample analysis of digital currency trading and selected Nigerian micro economic performance indicators", Innovations, Vol. 69, (Issue 5), pp 544-552 |
| 12 | Eneh Onyinye M.,Amakor Ifeoma C.. (2021, October), "EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE REGIMES ON NIGERIAN ECONOMIC GROWTH", African Journal of Business and Economic Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 10), pp 54-63 |
| 13 | Eneh Onyinye M.,Amakor Ifeoma C.. (2021, October), "FOREIGN EXCHANGE REGIMES AND MACROECONOMIC PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 10), pp 37-49 |
| 14 | Amakor I.C., Eneh Onyinye M. (2021, October), "Fund Mobilization and Sustainable Economic Growth; the Nigerian’s Experience", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 1026-1033 |
| 15 | Amakor Ifeoma Chinelo, Eneh Onyinye M. (2021, November), "FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Research (IJR), Vol. 8, (Issue 11), pp 1-14 |
| 16 | Amakor Ifeoma Chinelo, Eneh Onyinye M. (2021, October), "FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND POVERTY REDUCTION: AN EMPIRICAL ANALYSIS OF RURAL COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Research in Education and Sustainable Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 10), pp 92-100 |
| 17 | Amakor I.C., Ndubuisi-Okolo P.U.. (2019, July), "Austerity Measures And Its Effect On Net Investment And Export Capacity Of Tanzania (1986 To 2018)", International Journal of Academic Accounting, Finance & Management Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 1-9 |
| 18 | Amakor I.C., Onyinye Eneh. (2019, June), "A Comparative Analysis Of Adjustment Of Nigerian Selected Macro Economic Variables To Deregulated Exchange Rate System", Journal of Public Management Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 19 | Amakor Ifeoma C., Onwuzuligbo L.T.. (2019, July), "Trade Openness And Its Effect On Selected Macroeconomic Variables Of Senegal From 1986 To 2018", International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR), Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 1-7 |
| 20 | Onyinye E., Amakor I.C.. (2019, June), "Firms Attributes And Sustainable Reporting In Nigeria", International Journal of academic Accounting, Finance & Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 36-44 |
| 21 | Onwuzuligbo L.T., Amakor I.C.. (2019, July), "Corporate Turnaround And Employee Needs A Study Of Selected Firms In Nigerian", International Journal of Academic Accounting, Finance & Management Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 10-18 |
| 22 | Amakor I.C., Ndubuisi-Okolo P., Okonkwo R.. (2018, December), "Adjustment Of Nigerian Selected Macro Economic Variables To International Monetary Fund Conditionality From 1986 To 2016", International Journal of Academic Accounting, Finance & Management Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 12), pp 20-28 |
| 23 | Amakor I.C.. (2018, December), "Selected Macro Economic Variables Of Rwanda And Loan Conditionality Of Western Financial Institutions (Study Of International Monetary Fund) From 1986-2016", International Journal of Academic Management Science Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 12), pp 41-49 |
| 24 | Echekoba F.N., Amakor I.C.. (2017, March), "THE IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE ON NIGERIA ECONOMIC GROWTH: A FURTHER DISAGGREGATED APPROACH", NG - Journal of Social Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 34-48 |
| 25 | Echekoba F.N., Amakor I.C.. (2017, February), "THE IMPACT OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE ON THE PERFORMANCE OF BANKING INDUSTRY", Journal of Policy and Development Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 12), pp 43-53 |
| 26 | Amakor I.C., Echekoba F.N., Ifeanyichukwu C.D.. (2016, September), "The Adjustment Of Consumer Price Index And Real Output To Naira Currency Devaluation In Nigeria (1986-2014)", African Banking and Finance Review, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 55-68 |
| 27 | Echekoba F.N., Adigwe P.K., Amakor I.C.. (2015, February), "Inflation And Growth In Developing Countries: The Nigerian Experience", IOSR Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 95-109 |
| 28 | Okonkwo R.I., Ndubuisi-Okolo P., Amakor I.C.. (2013, November), "Globalization And Economic Development In Nigeria", Journal of Policy and Development Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 32-38 |
| 29 | Egbunike F.C., Amakor I.C.. (2013, June), "Fraud & Auditors Analytical Procedure: A Test Of Benford's Law", EBS Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 14-31 |
| 30 | Ndubuisi-Okolo P.U., Okonkwo R.I., Ifeoma Amakor. (2013, August), "Effective Risk Management In Organizations: The Nigerian Experience", International Journal of Computers and Technology, Vol. 10, (Issue 8), pp 1878-1883 |
| 31 | Echekoba F.N., Ezu G.K. Amakor I.C.. (2012, September), "Globalization And Its Importance In Economic Growth Of Nigeria", National Journal of Banking and Finance, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 38-51 |
| 32 | Egbunike C.F., Amakor C.I. Eneh O.. (2012, July), "Sustainability Management Accounting For Sustainable Organizational Performance: An Exploratory Study Of Corporate Accountants Perspective In South-Eastern Nigeria", Review of Public Administration and Management, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 9-36 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Amakor Ifeoma Chinelo, Sara Elechi, Jeff-Anyeneh. (2021, September), "PAIRED SAMPLE ANALYSIS OF DIGITAL CURRENCY TRADING AND SELECTED NIGERIAN MICRO ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE INDICATORS", Afri-Springer Concept Limited, pp 550-561 |
| 2 | Amakor I.C., Okeke I.C.. (2021, August), "Fund Mobilization And Sustainable Economic Growth: The Nigerian's Experience", Department of Pub. Admin. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Vol. 1 |
| 3 | Amakor I.C., Charity I.O., Sarah E.J.A.. (2021, September), "FINANCIAL INCLUSION OF RURAL COMMUNITIES AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA", Faculty Of Management Sciences International Conference |
| 4 | Okaro C.S., Onwuzuligbo L.T, Amakor I.C.. (2016, November), "Effect Of Introduction Of Higher Currency Note On Selected Macro Economic Variables In Nigeria", Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Vol. 3 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Amakor, Ifeoma Chinelo. "Challenges of Exam Malpractice among Christian Students and the way forward", (Others, 2019 August) |
| 2 | Amakor I.C.. "Disciplines For Academic Success", (Others, 2014 August) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Federal Government Expenditure and Economic growth in Nigeria" (2022). Completed Masters project by Nwankwo Anayo Emmanuel 2014416009P |
| 2 | "Fiscal Policy and Economic growth in Nigeria" (2022). Completed Masters project by Obiora, Roselyn Ukamaka 2014416002f |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Policy and Development Studies" (February, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "AN INTERVENTION MODEL FOR DAILY BRAZILIAN REAL / NIGERIAN NAIRA EXCHANGE RATES DUE TO 2016 NIGERIAN ECONOMIC RECESSION" (June, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Empirical Testing of Markowitz Portfolio Management: Evidence from Indian Capital Market" (April, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Precarious Financial Condition of Local Bodies" (May, 2022) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Financial Literacy and its determinants: A Case of professionals in Colombo District Sri Lanka" (August, 2022) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Remittances Flow to India: Trends and Determinants" (June, 2022) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "IMPACT OFMONETARY POLICY TRANSMISSION INSTRUMENTS ON NON-OILREAL SECTOR PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA" (June, 2022) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CYCLE AND PROFITABILITY OF RETAIL SUPERMARKETS IN MOMBASA, KENYA: A CASE STUDY OF BINATHMAN HOUSEHOLD SUPERMARKET IN MOMBASA CITY" (May, 2022) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Empirical Analysis of Female Directors and Market Value of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria" (May, 2022) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "APPLICATION OF GOAL PROGRAMING FOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF A LISTED INDUSTRIAL GOODS FIRM IN NIGERIA" (May, 2022) |
| 10 | Reviewer, "The Effects of Economic Factors on Tax Compliance by Small and Medium Enterprises of Tamale Metropolis in Ghana" (May, 2022) |
| 11 | Reviewer, "The impact of capital on bank liquidity: case of Tunisia" (April, 2022) |
| 12 | Reviewer, "The Pandemic Impact on Interest Based Income by Category of Commercial Banks in Indonesian" (May, 2022) |
| 13 | Reviewer, "AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF COVID 19 ON CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE BANKING INDUSTRY. A CASE OF 6 COMMMERCIAL BANKS IN LUSAKA, ZAMBIA" (May, 2022) |
| 14 | Reviewer, "The effect of financial sector development on inflation in the CEMAC" (April, 2022) |
| 15 | Reviewer, "The Effect of COVID-19 on the Market Reaction of Abnormal Stock Returns: An Empirical Study in Indonesia" (May, 2022) |
| 16 | Reviewer, "The Association Between Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure and Tax Avoidance: Evidence from Philippine" (May, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "External Examiner" (November, 2021 to November, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MSc proposal Defense" (October, 2018). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "MSc proposal Defense" (October, 2018). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "MSc final defense" (October, 2015 to February, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "MSc final defense" (October, 2010 to February, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Member, "Departmental Undergraduate Accreditation Committe" (July, 2021) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretary, "Professionalism in EFAC ministry" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Departmental Exam Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2022 to December, 2022) |
| 3 | Chairman, "FMS Teaching Facilities Committee for Regular programme" (November, 2022) |
| 4 | Departmental Exam Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 5 | Member Departmental Quality Assurance sub-Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2021) |
| 6 | Coaches and Career Officer for Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 7 | Member; Departmental Undergraduate Accreditation Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2021 to December, 2022) |
| 8 | Presidential and National Assembly Election Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 9 | House of Assembly Election Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 10 | Staff Adviser, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2019 to July, 2021) |
| 11 | Departmental Exam Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2019 to October, 2019) |
| 12 | Departmental Exam Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2019 to June, 2021) |
| 13 | Leader, "Evangelical Fellowship in Anglican Communion (EFAC)" (January, 2019 to December, 2022) |
| 14 | Member; 2020 Archdeaconry women conference Entertainment Sub-committee, "St. Peter's (BCM) Parish Onitsha" (January, 2019 to June, 2020) |
| 15 | Member; 2020 Archdeaconry women conference Finance Sub-committee, "St. Peter's (BCM) Parish Onitsha" (January, 2019 to July, 2020) |
| 16 | Member; Faculty Staff Welfare Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2018 to October, 2020) |
| 17 | Member; Faculty Peace and Reconciliation Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2018 to October, 2020) |
| 18 | Leader, "Evangelical Fellowship in Anglican Communion (EFAC)" (January, 2017 to December, 2019) |
| 19 | Member; Faculty Business and Bookshop Management Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2016 to May, 2018) |
| 20 | Departmental ICT officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2015 to January, 2022) |
| 21 | Member; BCM school Management Board, "St. Peter's (BCM) Parish Onitsha" (January, 2013 to December, 2017) |
| 22 | Coordinator; Church Action Committee on AIDS, "St. Peter's (BCM) Parish Onitsha" (February, 2009 to September, 2016) |
| 23 | Girls Guild Coordinator, "St. Peter's (BCM) Parish Onitsha" (January, 2001 to December, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "The Academy of Management Nigeria (TAMN)" - MAMN/2021/007 (member since 2021), https://www.tamn-ng.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Repositioning the financial services industry for an evolving global context", (CIBN), 13th September, 2022 to 14th September, 2022; CIBN E-LEARNING |
| 2 | "Technological, Pandemic Disruption, and Management Sciences' Theory and Practice: Challenges, Responses and Strategic Choices", (The Academy of Management Nigeria (TAMN)), 22nd September, 2021 to 23rd September, 2021; Rivers State University, Port Harcourt |
| 3 | "Economic Recovery, Inclusion and Transformation: the role of Banking and Finance", (Chartered Institute of Banker Nigeria (CIBN)), 14th September, 2021 to 15th September, 2021; Lagos |
| 4 | "Security Challenges and Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in Sub-Saharan Africa", (Faculty of Management Sciences), 8th September, 2021 to 10th September, 2021; Nau Awka |
| 5 | "Governance and Development in COVID-19 ERA: Strategies for Breaking the JINX", (Department of Pub Admin, Unizik), 11th August, 2021 to 13th August, 2021; Nau Awka |
| 6 | "Managing Diversification for Sustainable Development In Sub-Saharan African", (Faculty of Management Sciences), 8th November, 2016 to 10th November, 2016; Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, NAU Awka |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Counselling and Career development Training Workshop", (NAU Psychological Research Centre), 26th July, 2021 to 29th July, 2021; Faculty of Management Sciences Awka |