Prof. Amaka Gertrude Metu
Prof. Amaka Gertrude Metu is a PROFESSOR in ECONOMICS Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Prof Amaka Getrude Metu is a lecturer in the Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Nigeria. She is also Facilitator for the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). She earned a master degree in Development Economics in 2009 from University of PortHarcourt and a PhD degree in Development Economics in 2017 from NAU Awka, Nigeria. Her research interest includes development studies particularly inclusive growth, institutions, entrepreneurship and environmental and environment. She was the Associate and Managing Editor of The Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics (NJEEE) and the Journal of Economic Studies (JES), both published by the Department of Economics, NAU, Awka from 2017 to 2019. She was an Associate Editor of Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities (2020 Special Edition). Amaka has published articles in both national and international journals, and numerous book chapters to her credit. She is a member of the Nigerian Economic Society and Association for the Advancement of African Women Economists (AAAWE). She is a research associate of the Center for Migration Studies and Centre for Sustainable Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. She is also a research fellow of the Pan-African Scientific Research Council and Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research (CEPDeR), Covenant University Otta. Prof Amaka Metu is currently the Head of Economics Department, NAU Awka, Nigeria.
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Address: | Economics, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ECONOMICS |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2017) October, 2012 to July, 2017 Ph.D Economics |
| 2 | University Of Portharcourt. (Master Degree, March, 2008) February, 2005 to March, 2008 B.Sc. Economics |
| 3 | Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, December, 1999) January, 1994 to October, 1998 BA(Ed) Economics/Education |
| 4 | Federal College Of Education, Katsina State, Nigeria. (NCE, October, 1992) October, 1989 to October, 1992 N. C. E. Mathematics/Economics |
| 5 | Eastern Academy Onitsha, Nigeria. (SSCE, January, 1988) January, 1982 to January, 1988 WAEC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2024 to January, 2025 |
| 2 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2024 to October, 2026 |
| 3 | Fellowship, Dataville Research LLC January, 2024 to February, 2024 |
| 4 | Faculty of Social Sciences PG Sub Dean, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Economics Department, PG Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to August, 2021 |
| 6 | Adjunct Lecturer, National Open University Of Nigeria May, 2019 to January, 0001 |
| 7 | PG Supervisor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2017 to Present |
| 8 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2011 to Present |
| 9 | Class Teacher, Igbo-Elerin Grammar Sch, Lagelu,Oyo State (NYSC) January, 1999 to January, 2000 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amaka G. Metu. (2024, June) Public Spending, Institutional Environment and Inclusive Growth: Evidence from Nigeria Eternal Publisher, (Issue 1), pp 1-53 |
| 2 | Amaka Gertrude Metu, Eze A. Eze, Olisaemeka Maduka, Benedict Uzoechina, Geraldine Nzeribe. (2022, December) Economic Planning: Theory and Practice Eternal Press awka |
| 3 | METU Amaka G. & Kalu, C. U. (2020, April) Advanced Monetary Economics ECO 717 National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, None, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-136 |
| 4 | METU, Amaka G.. (2020, September) ECO 714 Development Economics National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Vol. -1, (Issue -1), pp 1-127 |
| 5 | Ezenekwe, U.R., Metu, A. G., Nwokoye, E. S. & Maduka O. L.. (2019, January) Structure And Problems Of The Nigerian Economy Fab Anieh Nig Ltd., pp 1-313 |
| 6 | METU, Amaka G. & Ezenekwe, Uju R.. (2019, September) DES 222 Technology and Socioeconomic Development National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, none, Vol. 1, (Issue -1), pp 1-123 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Amaka G. Metu & Chekwube V. Madichie. (2023, February) Fiscal Planning, Fiscal Rules and Economic Growth in Nigeria Pearl Publishers, pp 455-469 |
| 2 | Amaka Gertrude Metu, Joan Ozoh, Chinwe Madueke, Chika Okaforocha. (2022, December) Economic Planning: Meaning, Features, Types and Processes Eternal Press awka, Vol. 1, pp 1-14 |
| 3 | Madichie, C. V., Ngwu, F. N., Maduka, A. C. & Amaka Gertrude Metu. (2022, October) COVID-19 and Poverty Incidence in Sub-Saharan Africa: Evidence from Past Pandemics Routledge, pp 179-196 |
| 4 | Uzonwanne, M. C., Amaka Gertrude Metu; Adonike, C. K., and Onyedibe, F.. (2022, October) Effect of COVID-19 on Small- and Medium -Scale Enterprises in Nigeria Routledge, pp 278-292 |
| 5 | METU, Amaka G., Nwokoye, E. S., Egbunike, I. I. & Obidigwe, P. E.. (2021, January) Modelling The Inter-Links Between Human Capital Investments And Inclusive Growth In Nigeria, 1980 To 2018 Boldscholar Research Ltd, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 201-213 |
| 6 | AMAKA G. METU, Madichie C. V., Anyanwu, U. N., Kalu, C. U. & Ihugba A. O.. (2021, April) Economic Diversification And Inclusive Growth In Nigeria: Does Institutional Quality Matter? . IGI Global, pp 90-108 |
| 7 | Kalu, Chris U. & Metu, Amaka G.. (2021, February) Washington Consensus, Inclusive Growth, And Poverty Reduction Springer, Cham, pp 1-16 |
| 8 | METU, G. Amaka, Madichie , C. V., U. N., Kalu, C. U., & Ihugba, O. A.,. (2021, January) Economic Diversification And Inclusive Growth In Nigeria: Does Institutional Quality Matter? . IGI Global, pp 90-108 |
| 9 | Amaka G. Metu & Chinwe Madueke. (2021, August) Issues of Unemployment and Poverty in Nigeria School of General Studies, Unizik Awka, pp 157-176 |
| 10 | A. G. Metu, C. J. Akaolisa, I. I. Egbunike, & N. I. Igwegbe. (2020, November) Strategies to Enhance the Contributions of Entrepreneurship to Sustainable Development in Nigeria Lagos: University of Lagos Press & Bookshop Ltd., Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 81-106 |
| 11 | E. Nwokoye, Amaka. G. Metu, E. B. Aduku & I. A. Eboh. (2020, November) Rural Sector, Entrepreneurship Development And Economic Growth University of Lagos Press & Bookship Ltd, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 125-146 |
| 12 | Amaka G. METU. (2019, March) Perspectives on the Nigerian Economic Structure. Awka: Fab Anieh Nig Ltd., pp 1-16 |
| 13 | Amaka G. Metu, U. C. C. Nwogwugwu & Kenechukwu Okeyika. (2019, March) An Overview of the Structure of the Nigerian Economy Awka Fab Anieh Nig Ltd., pp 17-43 |
| 14 | Amaka G. METU & Chris U . Kalu.. (2019, March) Problems of Poverty and Inequality in Nigeria Awka: Fab Anieh Nig Ltd., pp 226-251 |
| 15 | METU, Amaka G.. (2018, August) Theory of Consumer Behaviour: Ordinal Utility Analysis Awka :Eternal press, pp 124-143 |
| 16 | Uzonwanne, M. C. & METU Amaka G.,. (2018, March) Stabilization Policies In Developing Countries. Nigeria: Djompol Printers & Publishers, pp 240-266 |
| 17 | METU, Amaka G.. (2017, January) Economic Growth And Development Nigeria: Djompol printers & publishers, pp 164-178 |
| 18 | METU, Amaka G.,. (2016, September) The Nature and Scope of Economics Fab Anieh Nig Ltd., pp 104-115 |
| 19 | METU, Amaka, Kalu U. C. & Ezenekwe, R. U.. (2015, July) Demographic Patterns And Sustainable Development In Nigeria Fab Educational Books, pp 129-140 |
| 20 | METU Amaka, Nwokoye, Ebele. S. & Kale, Chris. (2015, February) Investigating Impediments To Accessing Finance For Female Micro Entrepreneurs In Awka, Nigeria. Afe Babalola University Press, pp 249-274 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chidinma Goodness Okafor, Ebele Stella Nwokoye & Amaka Gertrude Metu. (2025, January), "Foreign Investments and Market Capitalization in Nigeria:A VECM Analysis", South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics, Vol. 22, (Issue 2), pp 35-47 |
| 2 | Amaka Gertrude Metu & Uche C. C. Nwogwugwu. (2024, January), "Challenging Factors Affecting Access to Finance by Female Micro Entrepreneurs in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of African Business, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 142-154 |
| 3 | Amaka Gertrude Metu & Uche Nwogwugwu. (2024, March), "Challenging Factors Affecting Access to Finance by Female Micro Entrepreneurs in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of African Business, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 142-154 |
| 4 | Obeh, H. O; Uzonwanne, M. C.; Nwogwugwu, U. C.; & Metu, A. G. (2024, March), "Effects of Interest Rate on Savings Mobilization in Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 1758-1775 |
| 5 | Onwe Martha; Metu Amaka; Obi Kenneth; Uzoechina Benedict & Osayi Kelechi. (2023, May), "Impact of Monetary Policy on Consumption Expenditure in Nigeria", Journal of International Economic Relations and Development Economics, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-13 |
| 6 | Udedi, U. C.; Amaka G. Metu & Kalu, C. U.. (2023, January), "Exchange Rate Dynamics and Household Consumption in Nigeria", Journal of International Economic Relations and Development Economics, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 18-33 |
| 7 | Obetta Ugochukwu Doris, Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Amaka G. Metu & Eze A. Eze. (2023, January), "Foreign Direct Investment and Employment Generation in Nigeria", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 253-266 |
| 8 | Onyia, C. J; Onwuka, E., Metu Amaka., Ezenekwe, U.& Asoqwa, T. H.. (2022, January), "Financing Incidence of Catastrophic Health Expenditures Across Geopolitical Regions in Nigeria", International Journal for Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1+10 |
| 9 | Onyia, J, C.; Onwuka, E; Metu, Amaka G.; Ezenekwe, U. R; Asogwa,H. T. & Ukwueze, E.. (2022, October), "Disparity in Catastrophic Health Expenditures Across Households Income Groups in Nigeria: The Lens of FosterGreerThorbecke Poverty Indices", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 13, (Issue 20), pp 12-22 |
| 10 | Ozoh Joan N., Nwogwugwu, Uche C., Nwokoye, Ebele S. & Metu, Amaka G.. (2022, March), "Impact of Access to Credit on Household Welfare in Nigeria", International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 187-197 |
| 11 | Asiegbu, Benjamin., Nwogwugwu, U. C. C. & Amaka G. Metu. (2022, December), "Government Policy Intervention: A Survival Strategy for Small Scale Garment Industrial Cluster Productivity Growth in Aba, Nigeria", International Journal of Maritime and Interdisciplinary Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 15), pp 166-190 |
| 12 | Asiegbu, Benjamin., Nwogwugwu, U. C. C, & Amaka G. Metu. (2022, October), "Investigating the Determinants of Productivity Growth of the Small Scale Garment Industrial Cluster in Aba, Nigeria", Journal of Research in Business, Economics and Management, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 20-34 |
| 13 | Nesta I. Igwegbe & Amaka G. Metu. (2021, July), "Determinants Of Income Inequality In Nigeria", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 73 - 87 |
| 14 | Uche Nwogwugwu, Amaka G. METU & Okezie A. Ihugba. (2021, June), "Do Disaggregated Manufacuring Sectors Matter In Nigeria's Economic Growth:VECM Approach?", Journal of Economics and International Finance, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 85-99 |
| 15 | Attamah, N., Metu Amaka G. & Kalu, C. U. (2021, March), "Fiscal Consolidation, Macroeconomic Reform And Poverty Reduction In Nigeria, 1981-2020", Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 50-64 |
| 16 | Ihugba, Okezie A., Metu, Amaka G., & Ezenekwe, Uju R.. (2021, May), "Effect Of Expansionary Monetary Policy On Household Consumption In Nigeria: Evidence From Money Supply", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 12-30, Article ID: 147 |
| 17 | Amaka G. Metu, Chris U. Kalu, Nesta I. Igwegbe & Emmanuel I. Ajudua. (2020, June), "Ageing Population, Domestic Investment And Economic Growth In Africa", ASUU Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 32-53 |
| 18 | AMAKA GERTRUDE METU, Chekwube V. Madichie, Chris U. Kalu, Geraldine E. Nzeribe. (2020, April), "The Fourth Industrial Revolution And Employment In Sub-Saharan Africa: The Role Of Education", Journal of African Development, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 116-137, Special Issue |
| 19 | Ozoh, J. N., Metu, Amaka G. Chukwuka, S. M. & Madueke, C.. (2020, January), "Poverty Alleviation Programmes And Poverty Reduction In Anambra State", Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 217-229 |
| 20 | Nwosu, C. A., Marcus, S. N . & Metu Amaka G.. (2020, December), "COVID-19 Lockdown, Supply Disruptions And Inflationary Pressure In Nigeria", Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 84-95 |
| 21 | METU, A. G. & Nwokoye, E. S.. (2020, December), "Entrepreneurship Development In Nigeria: Prospects And Challenges.", IUP Journal of Entrepreneurship, Vol. 17, (Issue 4), pp 7-14 |
| 22 | METU, G. Amaka, Emmanuel Ajudua, Ifeoma Eboh, Chimezie Ukeje, Chekwube Madichie. (2020, November), "Ending Youth Unemployment In Sub-saharan Africa: Does ICT Development Have Any Role?", African Development Bank, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp S20-S31, African Development Review |
| 23 | Chris U. Kalu, METU, Amaka Gertrude., & Okeyika, K. O.. (2019, May), "Is Geography Really A Determinant Of Economic Growth And Development In Sub-Saharan Africa?", IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), Vol. 24, (Issue 5), pp 46-55 |
| 24 | METU, Amaka. Gertrude. Kalu, Chris. U., Ezenekwe, Uju. R. & Maduka, Olisa. D.. (2019, December), "Does Green House Gas Emission Have Any Relevance To Per Capita Health Expenditure? Empirical Evidence From Nigeria.", African Journal of Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 3) |
| 25 | METU, G. Amaka, Olisa D. Maduka, Eze A. Eze, Emmanuel Ajudua. (2019, August), "Impact Of Fiscal Policy On Inclusive Growth In Nigeria", Centre for Sustainable Development, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 61-87, African Journal of Sustainable Development |
| 26 | Amaka G. Metu & Somtochukwu Okoye. (2019, March), "Impact of Escrow Service on the Purchasing Behaviour of Online Buyers in Nigeria", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 1-18 |
| 27 | Metu, Amaka G., Igboanugo, I. C. & Okonji, S. O.. (2018, December), "Economic Diversification, Institutional Environment And Industrialization In Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 10-25 |
| 28 | Amaka G. Metu, Chris U. Kalu & Olisa D. Maduka. (2018, November), "Analysis Of Crime Rate And Economic Growth In Nigeria: The Institutional Challenges And Way Forward", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 39-50 |
| 29 | Amaka G. METU, Igboanugo, I. C. & Okonji Sunday O.. (2018, September), "Economic Diversification, Institutional Environment And Industrialisation In Nigeria.", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 10-25, ISSN 23480386 |
| 30 | Ezenekwe , U. R., Amaka G. METU & Madichie, V. C.. (2018, June), "Small And Medium Scale Enterprise Financing And Industrial Growth In Africa", UNIZIK Journal of Business, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 75-85, Unizik Journal of Business |
| 31 | Metu, Amaka G, & Uzonwanne, M. C.. (2017, March), "The Role of Education in the Development of Cooperative Organisations In Nigeria", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 79-92 |
| 32 | Metu, Amaka G. & Okeyika, K. O.. (2017, December), "Environmental Factors Affecting The Performance Of Female Entrepreneurs In Nigeria.", The Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 85-105 |
| 33 | METU, Amaka. G., Kalu, C. U., Ezenekwe, U. R. & Maduka, O. D.. (2017, December), "Does Greenhouse Gas Emission Have Any Relevance to Per Capita Health Expenditure? Empirical Evidence from Nigeria", African Journal of Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 17-32 |
| 34 | Kalu, Chris U., Metu, Amaka. G. & Ezenekwe, U. R.. (2017, December), "Investing In Nigerian People: An Agenda For Sustainable Livelihood and National Development", International Journal of Advanced Studies in Economics and Public Sector Management, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 20-39 |
| 35 | Kalu Chris U., METU, Amaka Gertrude & Ezenekwe, R. Uju. (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, ISSN Print: 2354-421X | ISSN Online: 2354-4228 |
| 36 | Nwokoye, Ebele, S. METU, Amaka G., & Kalu , Chris. (2015, July), "Does Bank Credit Have Any Effect An Nigeria's Domestic Investors?", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 37 | Ezenekwe, R. U., Metu, Amaka. G. & Kalu, C. U.. (2015, June), "Balance Of Peyments Adjustment And Productivity Growth In Nigeria", Journal of Economic and Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 126-139 |
| 38 | Nwokoye, Ebele, METU, Amaka G., & Kalu , Chris. (2015, August), "Does Bank Credit Have Any Impact on Nigeria's Domestic Investment?", IOSR Journals, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 32-43 |
| 39 | Nwosu C. A & METU, Amaka G.. (2015, August), "Financial Development And Economic Growth Nexus In Nigeria", IOSR Journals, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 49-56 |
| 40 | Kalu, Christopher U., METU Amaka G & Nwaigwe,Francis O. (2014, September), "External Reserves And Enhanced Economic Growth In Nigeria: A Bound F-Test Approach", ANSU Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 105-114 |
| 41 | Ezenekwe, R. U., Nwokoye, E. S., METU, Amaka G. & Kalu, Christopher U.. (2014, March), "Efficiency Of The Nigeria Electricity Market-Emerging Issues, Prospects and Challenges", The Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 105-121 |
| 42 | METU, Amaka G., Kalu, C. U. & Nwogwugwu, U. C. C.. (2014, July), "Controlling Flood Disaster For Improved Agricultural Productivity And Food Security In Nigeria", The Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-14 |
| 43 | Nwokoye E. S. & Metu, Amaka G.. (2014, December), "Can Planning Protect Us From Pollution Health Hazards?", Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 35-43 |
| 44 | Ezenekwe , U. R., Amah, M, A. & METU, Amaka. (2013, March), "Educational Expenditure And Economic Growth In Nigeria.", International Journal of Development Studies, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 18-30 |
| 45 | Nwokoye, E. S. & METU, Amaka G.. (2013, April), "Dialectics Of The Neoclassical Growth Model: Implications For Economic Growth", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 95_104 |
| 46 | Kalu, U. C., METU, Amaka & Nwachkwu Athan. (2012, December), "Behaviour Of Real Exchange Rate And Fiscal Variables In Nigeria: An Econometric Exploration", Journal of Management and Corporate Governance, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 14-26 |
| 47 | Onyeagu, A.N & METU, Amaka G. (2011, November), "International Migration, Remittance And Human Development In Developing Countries.", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 39-52 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Kalu, Christ U. & METU, Amaka G.. (2018, June), "Ethic Diversity, Ethno-linguistic Fractionalisation And Public Policy Choices In Nigeria: Implications For Economic Performance", |
| 2 | Amaka G. METU, Kenechukwu o. Okeyika & Olisa D. Maduka. (2016, May), "Achieving Sustainable Food Security In Nigeria: Challenges And Way Forward", Covenant University Ota eprint, pp 182-187 |
| 3 | METU, Amaka G, Nwokoye, Ebele. S. & kalu, Chris.. (2015, May), "Investigating Impediments to Accessing Finance For Female Micro Entrepreneurs In Awka, Nigeria.", Ado Ekiti., pp 257-274 |
| 4 | METU, Amaka; Kalu, U. C. & Ezenekwe, U.R.. (2013, June), "Demographic Pattern And Sustainable Development In Nigeria", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | METU, Amaka Gertrude.. "Economic Diversification In Nigeria: Patterns And Policy Implications.", (Presentation, 2020 January) Cotonou |
| 2 | Amaka G. METU, Kenechukwu Okeyika & Olisa Maduka. "Achieving Sustainable Food Security In Nigeria: Challenges And Way Forward", (Presentation, 2016 May) icadi16 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Determinants of Income Inequality in Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Igwegbe, Nesta Izuchukwu (2017116014F) |
| 2 | "Impact of Vegetable Exports on Economic Growth in Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Ojukwu, Ekwutosi Virgenia |
| 3 | "Determinants of Manufacturing Sector Performance in Nigeria: The Role of Institutions and Infrastructure" (2021). Completed Masters project by Egbunike, Innocent Ifeanacho (2017116013F) |
| 4 | "Minimum Wage Rate, Cost of Governance and Economic Development in Selected SSA Countries" (2024). Completed Doctorate project by Collins Chidubem Umeghalu |
| 5 | "Determinants of Industrial Cluster Productivity Growth: Evidence from Small-Scale Garment Industries in Aba, Abia State Nigeria" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Asiegbu, Benjamin 2013117002F |
| 6 | "Exchange Rate Determinants and Household Consumption in Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by Udedi, Uchenna Collins 2019116002PA |
| 7 | "Monetary Policy and Consumption Expenditure in Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by Onwe, Martha Chinasa 2018116028F |
| 8 | "to be supplied" (2024). Ongoing Doctorate project by Asuquo, Emmanuel Effion 2016117001F |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Workshop attendance and participation" (January, 2023 to January, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by British Academy |
| 2 | Awardee: "Advanced Econometrics Training Programme" (October, 2016 to October, 2016). Completed sponsored grant by African Heritage Institute Enugu Nigeria |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "SocialScientia" (March, 2021) |
| 2 | Editor, "The Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics" (January, 2020) |
| 3 | Editor, "The Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics" (September, 2019) |
| 4 | Editor, "Journal Of Economic Studies Vol 16" (March, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Eternal Examiner" (October, 2024 to October, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Dissertation Defence" (December, 2020 to June, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Thesis Defence" (October, 2016 to May, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Thesis Defence" (July, 2013 to August, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "College of Postgraduate Studies NAU Awka Online MoS Curriculum Development Committee" (January, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 2 | Coordinator, "Faculty of Social Science Homing Coming and Awards Committee" (March, 2023 to October, 2024) |
| 3 | Faculty PG sub Dean, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University College of Postgraduate Studies Technical Committee" (August, 2023 to September, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, Exam Monitoring Committee, "College of Postgraduate Studies NAU Awka" (January, 2022 to February, 2022) |
| 5 | Patroness, "Nigerian Federation of Catholic Students (NFCS) Ifite sub Chapter" (November, 2022) |
| 6 | Faculty PG Sub Dean, "College of Postgraduate Studies, NAU Awka" (August, 2021) |
| 7 | Member Exam Misconduct Committee, "School of General Studies NAU Awka" (June, 2021) |
| 8 | Madien Staff Adviser, "Nigerian Economic Students' Association (NESA) South East Zone" (March, 2021) |
| 9 | Acting HOD, "Department of Economics, NAU Awka" (March, 2021 to July, 2021) |
| 10 | Patroness, "Appostleship of Prayer: League of Sacred Heart of Jesus Awka 1 Deanery." (March, 2016) |
| 11 | Secretary, "Dedication Committee St Anthony Catholic Church Ifite Awka" (August, 2015 to August, 2016) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Research Member, "Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research, Covenant University" (member since 2022), https://cepder.covenantuniversity.edu.ng |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "Centre for Economic Policy and Development Research, Covenant University, Ota" (member since 2021), https://cepder.covenantuniversity.edu.ng |
| 3 | Research Member, "Pan-African Scientific Research Council" - None (member since 2021), https://pasrc.princeton.edu/members/individuals/amaka-g-metu |
| 4 | Graduate Member, "Young Scholars Initiative (YSI), The Institute for New Economic Thinking" (member since 2019), https://ysi.ineteconomics.org |
| 5 | Research Member, "Centre for Migration Studies" - None (member since 2019), https://migrationstudies.unizik.edu.ng/membership/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "Nigerian Economic Society (NES)" - 4325 (member since 2018), https://www.nigerianeconomicsociety.org |
| 7 | Junior Member, "Pan-African Scientific Research Council" (member since 2018), https://pasrc.princeton.edu/members/individuals/junior-fellows |
| 8 | Associate Member, "Centre for Sustainbe Development (CSD), NAU Awka" - None (member since 2018), https://csd.unizik.edu.ng/about-unizik-csd/ |
| 9 | Full Member, "Association for the Advancement of African Women Economists" (member since 2017), https://www.aaawe.org |
| 10 | Full Member, "Nigerian Economic Society" - 4325 (member since 2017), https://www.nigerianeconomicsociety.org/ |
| 11 | Associate Member, "Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD), NAU, Awka." (member since 2016), https://csd.unizik.edu.ng |
| 12 | Research Member, "Association for the Advancement of African Women Economists (AAAWE)" - None (member since 2016), http://www.aaawe.org/membership/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Nigeria and Migration Today: The Diverse Strategies of State and Non-State Actors", (International Organisation for Migration & Centre for Migration Studies), 1st February, 2024 to 2nd February, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria |
| 2 | "Nigerian Economic Society 64th Annual Conference", (The Nigerian Economic Society), 10th October, 2023 to 10th December, 2023; Abuja |
| 3 | "15th Annual General Assembly/Homecoming Events", (ABU Alumni Association), 6th October, 2023 to 9th October, 2023; ABU Zaria Kaduna State |
| 4 | "63rd Nigerian Economic Society Annual Conference", (Nigerian Economic Society), 27th September, 2022 to 29th September, 2022; Kano State Nigeria |
| 5 | "International Conference on Human Resource Management (ICHRM)", (Gulf University), 29th November, 2020 to 30th November, 2020; Zoom |
| 6 | "Global Conference of the World Association of Academic Doctors", (World Association of Academic Doctors), 21st October, 2020 to 22nd October, 2020; Zoom |
| 7 | "2020 Nigerian Economic Society 61st Annual Conference", (Nigerian Economic Society), 8th September, 2020 to 12th September, 2020; Zoomlive |
| 8 | "African Economic Conference 2019", (African Development Bank, the Economic Commission for Africa and the United Nations Development Programme), 2nd December, 2019 to 4th December, 2019; Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt |
| 9 | "Sixty Annual Conference Of The Nigerian Economic Society", (Nigerian Economic Society), 16th September, 2019 to 18th September, 2019; NAF Conference Centre and Suites, Abuja, Nigeria |
| 10 | "African Working Group Of Young Scholars Initiative Conference", (Young Scholars Initiative (YSI) African Working Group), 10th April, 2019 to 12th April, 2019; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria |
| 11 | "Nineth Annual Ibadan Sustainable Development Summit", (Ibadan Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Ibadan Nigeria), 27th August, 2018 to 30th August, 2018; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria |
| 12 | "First Unizik Business School International Conference", (UNIZIK Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria), 24th May, 2018 to 28th May, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 13 | "National Conference Of The Department Of Psychology, UNIZIK, Awka", (Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 14th May, 2018 to 15th May, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, |
| 14 | "Fourth Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Awka, International Conference", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 25th April, 2018 to 27th April, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 15 | "National Economic Recovery And Strategic Development Conference", (International Institute for Policy Review and Development Strategies), 2nd November, 2017 to 2nd November, 2017; Abuja |
| 16 | "Eight Annual Ibadan Sustainable Development Summit", (Ibadan Centre for Sustainable Development), 21st August, 2017 to 25th August, 2017; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria |
| 17 | "Fifty-Seventh Annual Conference Of The Nigerian Economic Society", (Nigerian Economic Society), 27th September, 2016 to 29th September, 2016; Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja |
| 18 | "Third International Conference On African Development Issues", (Covenant University), 9th May, 2016 to 11th May, 2016; Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria. |
| 19 | "Fourth International Petroleum Downstream Conference/Exhibition on Gas, Petroleum Refining, Petrochemicals & Fertilizer", (Institute for Petroleum Studies, Centre for Gas Refining & Petrochemicals), 19th August, 2015 to 20th August, 2015; Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| 20 | "First International Conference Of The Department Of Business Administration", (Department of Business Administration, ABUAD), 13th May, 2015 to 15th May, 2015; Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria |
| 21 | "First International Conference Of The Department Of Business Administration, BOWEN University Iwo Osun State Nigeria", (Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences), 28th May, 2014 to 30th May, 2014; Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State Nigeria |
| 22 | "Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Awka, International Conference", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 5th July, 2013 to 8th July, 2013; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Proposal and Grant Writing", (Dataville Research LLC & Institute for Development Research), 2nd January, 2024 to 22nd February, 2024; Zoom |
| 2 | "Rethinking Development in Nigeria: Economic History, Ideas and Policies", (British Academy), 25th January, 2023 to 27th January, 2023; University of Ibadan |
| 3 | "Benin Institutional Diagnostic Dissemination Workshop On Needs And Obstacles To Economic Diversification In West Africa", (Economic Development and Institution and Benin Institutional Diagnostic Team), 15th January, 2020 to 15th January, 2020; Hotel du Lac, Cotonou, Benin |
| 4 | "Train-the-Trainers Retreat And Workshop On Course Modules Development", (Centre for Migration Studies, CMS-NAU and International Migration Organisation for Migration (IOM)), 20th August, 2019 to 22nd August, 2019; Enugu State |
| 5 | "Workshop On Employee Assistance Programme", (Employee Assistance Professionals Association/SPGS Unizik), 21st May, 2018 to 21st May, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, |
| 6 | "Postgraduate Train-the-Trainers Workshop", (School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 22nd January, 2018 to 26th January, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 7 | "Academic Staff Union Of Universities Leadership Training Workshop", (Academic Staff Union of Universities), 15th June, 2017 to 15th June, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, |
| 8 | "Postgraduate Train-the-Trainers Workshop", (School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria |
| 9 | "Train-the-Trainers Executive Course On Advanced Econometrics For Policy Analysis", (African Heritage Institute), 17th October, 2016 to 28th October, 2016; AfriHeritage Enugu, Nigeria |
| 10 | "Workshop On The Use Of Stata 11 Software", (Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 12th December, 2012 to 13th December, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Endnote as a Referencing Tool in Research Writings", (Word Forum for Young Scientists), 6th November, 2022 to 6th November, 2022; Zoom |
| 2 | "Translating scientific information into scholarly publication: Mastering scientific writing is essential", (Association of Ghanaian Students Malaysia), 24th October, 2020 to 24th October, 2020; Zoom |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Conference Setting Of Examination Questions For 2020_2 Session", (National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)), 14th September, 2020 to 18th September, 2020; NOUN, Jabi, Abuja |
| 2 | "Conference Setting Of Examination Questions For 2020_1 Session", (National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)), 9th February, 2020 to 12th February, 2020; NOUN, Jabi, Abuja |
| 3 | "Course Material Content Development For DES 222:Technology And Socio-Economic Development", (National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)), 15th October, 2019 to 29th October, 2019; AES, Apartment, Jabi, Abuju |