Prof. Emeka Williams Obiozor
Prof. Emeka Williams Obiozor is a PROFESSOR in ADULT EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Williams Emeka Obiozor, is a professor of adult learning and special education; a United States Congressional Youth Leadership Awardee IN 2006, community activist, creative writer, Career mentor and founding editor-in-chief of the African Journal of Teacher Education (AJOTE) published in Canada; International Journal of Education, Science and Public Policy in Africa (IJESPPA), among others. Obiozor is widely traveled and was formerly an assistant professor of Special education at the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, USA. He is also an alumnus of the prestigious University of Pittsburgh, PA-USA; Wilmington University, Georgetown-Delaware; University of Nigeria, and St. Teresa's College Nsukka. He was a former Assistant Director, Frederick Douglass Institute of Academic Excellence at Bloomsburg University; former Deputy Director, International programs at Nnamdi Azikiwe University-Awka; founder and former Director, Centre for Disability and Special Needs Research (CENDASNER 2019-2025) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka-Nigeria.
He taught at American Public Schools System for 5 years; and 8 years in the Higher education settings before returning to Nigeria.
From 2018-2020 he served as Rector, NationBuilders Polytecnic, Asaba, Delta State.
Obiozor's 10 years anniversary of professorship was marked with a just concluded sabbatical and fellowship programme at CICA-University and Seminary in Orlando, Florida, USA. He recently wrote, edited and published 3 international books on Artificial Intelligence and Education; among over 70 journal articles, papers and books locally and overseas. In 2022 he attracted an international grant from Afrexim bank, Cairo-Egypt, for his Centre for Disabilities (CENDASNER) While in 2023, JAMB recognized his CENTRE and Nnamdi Azikiwe University with a Gold Award of Excellence, as the Best University in Nigeria that provides access to higher education to students with disabilities. He is the producer, Onestreet Radio $how; chief consultant, Onestreet Consulting and loves playing tennis.
Personal Information
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Address: | Adult Education, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ADULT EDUCATION |
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2007) May, 2004 to August, 2007 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD) DEGREE EDUCATION LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | • California State University, Dominguez Hill -Technology In Management (October, 2011) October, 2011 to October, 2011 CERTIFICATE LEADERSHIP -TECHNOLOGY IN MANAGEMENT |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Williams Emeka Obiozor. (2023, December) PARADIGM SHIFT IN PROMOTING AADULT LEARNING , INCLUSION NEEDS OF PWDS NETIZENS MEDIA, 97TH INAUGURAL LECTURE, pp 108 |
| 2 | Obiozor, W.E. & Obidiegwu, U.J.. (2015, June) . Globalisation of adult education: Theories and strategies for instructors. Patrobas Publishers |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Williams Emeka Obiozor, Ifeoma Obumneke-Okeke, Martha-Rose Ifeoma Uwaezuoke, Leonard E Anenomo, Felicia Oluchi Awah. (2022, August) Adult Lerning, Education, Covid 19 and Sustainable Development Patrobas Publishers |
| 2 | Blessing Anukaenyi, Lillian Onwuka, Williams E Obiozor. (2019, May) Education Management & Internet Development for Sustainable Development of Nigeria FESTSCHRIFT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS, pp 1-10 |
| 3 | Williams Emeka Obiozor. (2014, November) Agencies and organizations in adult education: Opportunities for jobs/employment for graduates of adult and non-formal (NFE) programmes. Rex Charles & Patrick publishers. |
| 4 | Williams Emeka Obiozor, Vivian Ngozi Nwogbo. (2013, January) Management and Policy Process in Adult Education: Leadership Implications to Corporate Social Responsibility in Higher Institutions Springer Berlin Heidelberg, pp 265-275 |
| 5 | Obiozor, W.E. & Ahon, T. (2013, April) Nomadic education programme in Nigeria: Implications on literacy, disabilities and special education services Fab Educational Books., Contemporary issues and challenges in education. |
| 6 | . Obiozor, W.E. & Ndow, I.. (2010, March) Teacher training in The Gambia: Issues, policies and practices. Atrapos Editions., In Karras, K.G. & Wolhuter, C.C. - International handbook on teacher education worldwide. |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chris Onyebuchi Ifediora Williams Emeka Obiozor Obinna Ifediora. (2025, October), "Empowering high school students to combat breast cancer in Nigeria: evaluating a school-based intervention", Journal of Health Population and Nutrition, Vol. 44, (Issue 1), pp 18 |
| 2 | Williams Emeka Obiozor, Mariagoretti Ijeoma Obiakor. (2025, September), "ADVOCACY, AWARENESS, AND SENSITIZATION PROGRAMS FOR AI INCLUSION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN NIGERIA", Int’l Academic Research Journals of Education 308-313., Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 308-313 |
| 3 | Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu, Chiamaka Orizu, William Emeka Obiozor, Anthony A Apiti. (2024, October), "Barriers to effective learning for students with visual impairments at an inclusive‐education university in Nigeria", British Journal of Special Education, Vol. 51, (Issue 4), pp 447-457 |
| 4 | Williams Emeka Obiozor, Regina Chidinma Ezudike. (2022, February), "PSYCHOLOGICAL ANDPHYSIOLOGICALENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS PROMOTING ADULT LEARNERS’PARTICIPATION IN LITERACY CENTRES IN ANAMBRA STATE", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 10, pp 16-25 |
| 5 | Onwuka, Johnpaul, Obiozor, W E. (2022, May), "Extent of Adult Education programmes to women by Agency for Adult and Non formal Education in Anambra State", Research in Adult and Continuing Education (JORIACE), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 14 |
| 6 | Williams Emeka Obiozor, Chieke, J.C.. (2021, July), "Staff awareness of adult education programmes in Nnamdi Azikiwe University", UNIZIK Journal of Education Graduates, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 7 | Blessing Anukaenyi, Williams E Obiozor. (2017, September), "Funding and Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria Education System", Journal of School of Post Graduate Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 8 | Blessing Anukaenyi, Williams E Obiozor, Chitom Rachael John-Akamelu, LU Koledoye. (2016, June), "EMERGING TRENDS IN PLANNING AND ADMINISTRATION OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIA", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 4) |
| 9 | Williams Emeka Obiozor. (2013, April), "The use of visuals to train young adults in small scale business enterprise in three South-eastern commercial centers of Nigeria.", International Journal of Adult Education |
| 10 | W.E Obiozor. (2011, July), "Identification of ICT for development in Nigeria: Utilization, literacy efforts and challenges", Journal of Education, Science and Public policy in Africa, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 113 |
| 11 | Williams Emeka Obiozor. (2011, April), "Identification of ICT for development in Nigeria: Utilization, literacy efforts and challenges", Journal of Education, Science and Public policy in Africa, 1 (1) 113, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 113 |
| 12 | Williams Emeka Obiozor, Uzoamaka Lucynda Koledoye. (2011, May), "Ageing and Women Disabilities in Sub-Saharan Africa: Role of Adult Educators", Journal of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies |
| 13 | Williams Emeka Obiozor, VC Onu, Ifeanyi Ugwoegbu. (2010, October), "Academic and social challenges facing students with developmental and learning disabilities in higher institutions: Implications to African Colleges and Universities", African Journal of Teacher Education, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 124-126 |
| 14 | Williams Emeka Obiozor. (2010, January), "The use of music to teach life skills to students with emotional disabilities in the classroom", US-China Education Review, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 17-26 |
| 15 | Williams Emeka Obiozor. (2008, January), "Language and graffiti of exceptional individuals in West Africa", African Journal of Criminology and Justice Studies:, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 16 | Williams Emeka Obiozor. (2008, May), "Applying focus groups in educational research in Africa", International Journal of Education, Science and Public Policy in Africa |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Williams Emeka Obiozor. (2008, August), "The Gambian Vision 2020 National Development Plan: The Place of Girl Child Education. An Executive Position Paper (EPP).". WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY, DE-USA |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Christian Ifediora , Lennert Veerman, Emmanuel Azuike, Uchenna Ekwochi , Williams Obiozor. (2022, May), "Impact of Integrating Anti-cervical Cancer Teachings Into the Curriculum of High Schools in Nigeria". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Williams Emeka Obiozor. (2026, April), "ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR INNOVATIVE EDUCATION", |
| 2 | Williams Emeka Obiozor. (2025, March), "Use of the Head, the Heart, and the Hand in Achieving Education for Human and Sustainable National Transformation", |
| 3 | Williams Emeka Obiozor. (2013, March), "Keynote Presentation at the 2013 International Women’s Day", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Christian Ifediora, Lennert Veerman, Emmanuel Azuike, Uchenna Ekwochi, Williams Obiozor. "Outcomes from integrating anti-cervical cancer teachings into the curriculum of high schools in a South-Eastern Nigerian State", (Research Work, 2022 October) Australia |
| 2 | W Emeka Obiozor, D Yanhui Pang. "Special Education: Historical Perspectives–Nigeria/China: The Journey So Far.", (Presentation, 2009 October) Bloomsburg, PA (USA) |
| 3 | Maureen Walsh, Sheila Dove Jones, James Krause, Emeka Obiozor, Angela Pang, Deborah Stryker, Barbara Wert, Barbara Wilson, Walter Zilz, Eileen Astor-Stetson. "Attitudes of university students toward individuals with exceptionalities and inclusive practices: A baseline analysis of students enrolled in the introductory course", (Research Work, 2008 October) Bloomsburg, PA (USA) NERA CONFERENCE |
Academic Leadership Qualities
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE)." - https://nncae.org.ng/ (member since 2012), https://nncae.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN (NAEC)" (member since 2012), https://exceptionalchildren.org/takeaction |
| 3 | Affiliate Member, "Global Awareness Society International, USA." (member since 2007), https://orgs.bloomu.edu/gasi/html_pages/About.html |
| 4 | Affiliate Member, "Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA) USA" (member since 2007), https://www.nera-education.org/ |
| 5 | Affiliate Member, "University Black Caucus, Bloomsburg USA" (member since 2007), https://www.bloomu.edu |
| 6 | Affiliate Member, "Council for Exceptional Children (C.E.C.)" (member since 2007), https://exceptionalchildren.org/ |
| 7 | Affiliate Member, "Black Studies Association" (member since 2007), https://africanstudies.org/ |
| 8 | Fellow Member, "Phi Lambda Society International" (member since 2004), https://pittpilam.com/ |