Dr. Kenechukwu Okezie Okeyika

Dr. Kenechukwu Okezie Okeyika is a SENIOR LECTURER in ECONOMICS Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Kenechukwu Okezie Okeyika

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Economics, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
ECONOMICS

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2022)
January, 2012 to December, 2022
Ph.D Economics
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, June, 2012)
January, 2009 to June, 2012
M.Sc Economics
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2007)
February, 2004 to July, 2007
B.Sc Economics
4Ajeromi Ifelodun High School, Lagos, Nigeria. (NECO, June, 2000)
May, 2000 to June, 2000
SSCE

Relevant/Working Experience

1Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2022 to Present
2Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2016 to October, 2022
3Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
June, 2013 to October, 2016
4Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
June, 2012 to June, 2013
5Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
April, 2010 to June, 2012

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Metu Amaka, Nwogwugwu Uche, Okeyika Kenechukwu. (2019, September) Overview of the structure of the Nigerian economy. In U. Ezenekwe, A. Metu, E. Nwokoye & O. Maduka [Eds], Structure and problems of the Nigerian economy , pp 17-43
2Okeyika Kenechukwu. (2018, February) Balance of payments. In U. Ezenekwe, K. Obi, M. Uzonwanne & E. Nwokoye [Eds], Introduction to macroeconomics , pp 199-205
3Uzonwanne Chinecherem, Okeyika Kenechukwu. (2017, August) Elementary market analysis. In U. Ezenekwe, K. Obi, M. Uzonwanne & C. Kalu [Eds], Principles of economics 1 , pp 211-258
4Okeyika Kenechukwu. (2017, February) Balance of payments. In U. Ezenekwe, K. Obi, M. Uzonwanne & C. Kalu [Eds], Principles of economics 11 , pp 130-136
5Onwuka Kelvin, Okeyika Kenechukwu. (2011, September) Income inequality, poverty and wages determination: some policy issues. In U. Nwogwugwu, A. Adum & J. Okafor [Eds], Spectacles of the social sciences. , pp 46-70
Journal Articles
1Ibeto Victor, Ezenekwe Uju, Nzeribe Geraldine, Okeyika Kenechukwu.. (2023, February), "Determinants of Exchange Rate Dynamics in Nigeria", Journal of International Economic Relations and Development Economics, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-17
2Kenechukwu Okeyika, Victor Ibeto, Austin Okere, Boniface Umoh. (2023, June), "The Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Human Resource Management: Current State of AI and Its Impact on the Traditional Recruiting Process", AKU: An African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 127-137
3Austine Okere, Okeyika Kenechukwu. (2021, June), "An Evaluation of Nigeria’s Performance in International Development Objectives", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 48-63
4Kalu Christopher, Metu Amaka, Okeyika Kenechukwu. (2019, May), "Is geography really a determinant of economic growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa?", IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 24, (Issue 5), pp 46-55
5Okeyika Kenechukwu, Austine Okere. (2019, September), "On conditional cash transfers (CCTs) and nutritional poverty in Anambra west and Dunukofia local governments areas of Anambra state, Nigeria.", Journal of Asian and African Social Science and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 1-12
6Austine Okere, Okeyika Kenechukwu. (2019, June), "Nigeria’s infrastructure “headache” and Chinese international infrastructure development finance “medicine”: how potent?", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 2)
7Austine Okere, Okeyika Kenechukwu. (2016, August), "Nigeria’s conditional grant scheme in the light of the sustainable development goals (SDGs): lesson and policy option in a post-2015 era.", International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp 2278-0211
8Kalu Christopher, Uzonwanne Maria, Okeyika Kenechukwu, Maduka Olisaemeka. (2015, June), "Modeling MSMEs financing and economic growth: evidence from Nigeria.", Mathematical Theory and Modeling, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 236-247
9Onyeagu Augustina, Okeyika Kenechukwu. (2013, June), "Investigating the interaction between foreign direct investment and human capital on growth: evidence from Nigeria.", Asian Economic and Financial Review, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 1134-1159
10Okeyika Kenechukwu, Uzuebgu Chibzor. (2013, June), "Foreign direct investment and economic growth in sub-saharan Africa.", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 73-94
11Okeyika Kenechukwu, Uzuebgu Chibzor. (2012, June), "Small and medium enterprises financing as catalyst for Nigeria’s economic growth", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 136-148
Conference Papers
1Metu Amaka, Okeyika Kenechukwu, Maduka Olisa. (2016, May), "Achieving Sustainable Food Security in Nigeria: Challenges and Way Forward", 3rd International Conference on African Development Issues (CU-ICADI)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Editorships
1Editor, "Journal of International Economic Relations and Development Economics" (July, 2023)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Journal of International Economic Relations and Development Economics" (October, 2021)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Chairman, ICT and Result Computation Committee, "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2021)
2Faculty ICT Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2019)
3Examination Officer, "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2019)
4Secretary Sports Committee, "Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2011)

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Economic Policies and Quality of Life in Africa", (Nigerian Economic Society), 16th September, 2019 to 18th September, 2019; Abuja
2"The New Media and Capacity in Developing Economy.", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 2nd December, 2015 to 2nd December, 2015; Awka
3"Social Sciences and Sustainable Development.", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 5th July, 2013 to 8th July, 2013; Awka
Workshops
1"Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institution (ADAPTI)", (Digital Bridge Institute), 8th May, 2017 to 12th May, 2017; Awka
2"The Nigerian Universities Electronic Teaching and Learning Platform", (Spectrum Engineering Limited), 28th September, 2015 to 30th September, 2015; Awka
3"Panel Data Analysis using STATA", (Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University in conjuction with University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.), 12th December, 2012 to 13th December, 2012; Awka
4"Econometric Analysis using STATA", (University of Lavel, PEP and African Institute of Applied Economics), 26th July, 2010 to 31st July, 2010; Enugu