Dr. Nonye Blessing. Onyima
Dr. Nonye Blessing. Onyima is a READER in SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr Blessing Nonye ONYIMA is an Associate Professor of Anthropology with a specialization in Medical and Cultural Anthropology. She is proficient in qualitative ethnographic research with themes on Culture, Health, Gender, Environment, Transdisciplinary (TD) Research and Conflict Studies. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical Anthropology, an M.A. in Medical Anthropology, and a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology from the University of Ibadan. A seasoned ethnographer and qualitative researcher. 2024 External Examiner for Rhodes University, South Africa. A 2022 Visiting Fellow at the African Studies Centre, Rhodes University, South Africa. A 2019-2021 LIRA Grant Award Winner and Co-principal investigator (CO-PI) in the Leading Integrated Research Agenda for Africa (LIRA 2030) sponsored by the International Science Council (ISC) and Network for African Science Academies (NASAC), which is a transdisciplinary research that took place in South Africa and Nigeria. 2022 fully funded AHP-AHA Manuscript Development Workshop in Stellenbosch, South Africa. 2020 Fully funded LIRA 2030 Annual Research Forum on Theories and Methods of Transdisciplinary Research Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 2019 Fully Funded Author Aid Research Writing Training Workshop For LIRA 2030 Co-Investigators held at Accra Ghana. Fellow 2016 African Humanities Program (AHP) Dissertation Completion Grant of the American Council for Learned Societies (ACLS) Sponsored by Carnegie Corporation. Laureate of the 2014 Association of Commonwealth University (ACU) Travel Grant to the British Sociological Association Conference (BSA) held at Leeds University UK. 2013 Laureate of the fully sponsored American of Political Science Association (APSA Africa Workshop) held at Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. She has published in local and international journals and contributed to book chapters, with two books to her credit.
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Address: | Sociology And Anthropology, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | University Of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2017) June, 2012 to December, 2016 PhD Anthropology Anthropology |
| 2 | University Of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria. (Master Degree, January, 2011) June, 2009 to January, 2011 Masters Of Arts (M.A) Anthropology |
| 3 | University Of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2007) June, 2003 to March, 2007 Bachelor Of Arts Anthropology |
| 4 | 4. Ibeku High School Umuahia, Abia State. (SSCE, June, 1998) June, 1995 to June, 1998 SSCE Senior School Certificate |
| 5 | 6. Holy Child Covent School Okuku Ogoja Cross River State. (FSLC, July, 1992) July, 1986 to July, 1992 FSLC FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | PG Coordinator, Sociology/Anthropology Department Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria February, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | LECTURER, SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA January, 2022 to November, 2022 |
| 3 | Vice Chair Committee on Linkages, Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University November, 2021 to November, 2022 |
| 4 | Member Conference Committee Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University November, 2021 to November, 2022 |
| 5 | Chairman on Library Matters Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University November, 2021 to November, 2022 |
| 6 | Member Conference Committee Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2021 to November, 2022 |
| 7 | Research Assistant, TETFUND-sponsored work for the Department of Sociology University of Lagos August, 2020 to October, 2020 |
| 8 | Co-Principal Investigator, Pro-value Humanity Foundation-Sponsored Research at the Unizik Business School January, 2020 to October, 2021 |
| 9 | Assistant PG Coordinator Department of Sociology/Anthropology Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2019 to January, 2021 |
| 10 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria October, 2019 to October, 2022 |
| 11 | Vice Chairman Linkages and Endowment Fund Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University August, 2019 to November, 2021 |
| 12 | Member Centre for Documentation, Democracy and Leadership Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University August, 2019 to November, 2021 |
| 13 | Co-Principal Investigator, The International Science Council (ISC) and the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) August, 2019 to December, 2021 |
| 14 | 2. Secretary PG Board, Department of Sociology/Anthropology Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2018 to October, 2020 |
| 15 | Special Panelist, The Toyin Falola @ 65 Conference on African Knowledges and Alternative Futures held at the University of Ibadan, 29-31 January 2018. January, 2018 to January, 2018 |
| 16 | PG SUPERVISOR, SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA October, 2017 to November, 2022 |
| 17 | Lecturer I, Department Of Sociology & Anthropology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria October, 2016 to October, 2019 |
| 18 | Principal Investigator (AHP), African Humanities Program (AHP) Dissertation Grant of the American Council for Learned Societies (ACLS) April, 2016 to January, 2017 |
| 19 | Research Assistant, Kings College London in collaboration with Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) March, 2015 to August, 2015 |
| 20 | Member, Member Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) Environment Beautification/Sanitation Committee 2014. October, 2014 to October, 2015 |
| 21 | Member, Member Office Space Allocation Committee in FSS 2014. October, 2014 to October, 2015 |
| 22 | Departmental Examination Officer, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, 2013-2017. October, 2014 to October, 2017 |
| 23 | Departmental Secretary, Sociology and Anthropology Department Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2013 to October, 2018 |
| 24 | Research Assistant, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) June, 2013 to June, 2013 |
| 25 | Lecturer II, Department Of Sociology & Anthropology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria February, 2013 to October, 2016 |
| 26 | Research Assistant, University of Manitoba, Canada February, 2013 to November, 2013 |
| 27 | Assistant Lecturer, Department Of Sociology & Anthropology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria February, 2012 to February, 2013 |
| 28 | Principal Researcher PhD Fieldwork, Department of Archaeology & Anthropology University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria January, 2012 to January, 2017 |
| 29 | Ethnographer II, Ministry Of Information And Strategy Imo State Civil Service Commission January, 2010 to July, 2011 |
| 30 | Principal Researcher, Department of Archaeology & Anthropology University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria November, 2008 to January, 2011 |
| 31 | Classroom Teacher, Agadama Secondary School During The Compulsory National Youth Service (NYSC) At Ughelli North L.G.A Delta State September, 2008 to September, 2009 |
| 32 | Store Keeper, Gmicord Aluminium And Printec Supergalum Factory, Owerri Imo State December, 2007 to September, 2008 |
| 33 | Principal Investigator, Department of Archaeology & Anthropology University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria. November, 2003 to October, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nkemdili Au. Nnonyelu, Ezimma K. Nnabuife, Chinedu U. Onyeizugbe, Rosemary Anazodo and Blessing Onyima. (2022, November) Igba Boyi: A Study of the Igbo Apprenticeship Scheme in Onitsha Markets Adonis & Abbey Publishers Ltd |
| 2 | Onyima, Blessing Nonye. (2013, September) Biography of Egbeigwe Bartholomew: The metamorphoses of a Servant of Men into a Servant of God. Boarnage Publisher |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2022, October) Ndi Igbo and Inter-Ethnic Stereotyping among Nigerians. In Chinedu Uchechukwu (ed.) Learning about Ndi Igbo. Agunze Chib Ikokwu Foundation, pp 441-462 |
| 2 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2021, November) Land Resource-Related Conflicts in Nigeria: A Study of Selected Communities in the Anambra River Basin Mambayya House, pp 108-144 |
| 3 | Onyima, Blessing Nonye. (2020, November) Pan-African Doctoral Schools and Knowledge Production in Africa: Experiences, Issues, and Testimonials of Participants. In: Oloruntoba S., Afolayan A., Yacob-Haliso O. (eds) Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Development in Africa. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. |
| 4 | Onyima, Blessing Nonye. (2020, November) Land Resource Conflicts In Ibarapa, Oyo State, Nigeria: A Study Of Intra-Nomadic Disputes And Pastoralist-Farmers Conflicts And Their Implications. In Egodi Uchenndu (ed.) Nigeria’s Resource Wars |
| 5 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2020, October) The Yoruba Kinship System: The Question of Cognatism Or Agnatism. In Mgbemena Stanley C., Ogugua Paul and Muoto Chukwunonso, ‘Women and Development in Africa: Burdens, Challenges and Prospects Festschrift Papers in Honour of Prof. Justina Nneka Okoye. Perpetual Prints Abuja. |
| 6 | Onyima, Blessing Nonye. (2019, October) Women in Pastoral Societies. In Olajumoke Yacob-Haliso, and Toyin Falola (eds.) Palgrave Handbook of African Women’s Studies. Springer |
| 7 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2016, October) Pragmatic Acculturation and Health: Production and Utilization of Ágbó in South-Eastern Nigeria LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, pp 1-28 |
| 8 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2016, September) Pragmatic Acculturation and Health: Production and Utilization of Agbo in South-Eastern Nigeria.In E.O. Ezenweke and L. K. Nwadialor (Eds.), African Philosophies and Ideologies Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing., pp 1-28 |
| 9 | Onyima, Blessing Nonye. (2015, April) Nigerian Cultural Heritages: Preservation, Challenges & Prospects In Nwachukwu LC, Okeke, M.I, Chukwukwura D.C. & Pepple, S.J. (Ed.). Perspectives in Nigerian peoples and cultures. Owerri, Applause B, Multi-secto |
| 10 | Onyima, Blessing Nonye. (2015, September) New Media Development and Health Information Search on Breast Feeding: Knowledge and Remedies for Delayed Lactation. In Mathias, B.A, Nwankwo, I.U, & Oli, N. P.(Ed.). Development Issues in Nigerian Societies Published In Honour Professor Ng Egbue By Department Of |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Blessing Nonye Onyima, · Lydia Ngozichukwuka Nwabueze,· Chika Felicitas Nnadozie, · Gift Ochonogor Omovoh, · Thandi Mmachaka. · Blessing Odafe Omovoh, · Francis Ofurum Arimoro, · Jude Edafe Uku, · Frank Chuckwuzuoke Akamagwuna, Gospel Ogochukwu Onyima, · Oghenekaro Nelson Odum. (2025, January), "Livelihood risks arising from urban river pollution in selected marginal communities in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria", Urban Ecosystems, Vol. 28, (Issue 33) |
| 2 | Testa, D. J., Nagarwala, Z. A., Vale, J. P., Carrillo, A. E., Sargent, C. T., Amollo, S., Nyamai, M., Onyima, B. N., Afolabi, I., Mayor, T. S., Hargreaves, S., Marković, M., & Flouris, A. D.. (2024, February), "Measuring the Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Mobility Aspirations and Behaviours.", COVID, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 261-275 |
| 3 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2023, July), ""Prescription opioids, consumption cultures and “informal governing images” among “young street guys” in Nigeria",", Drugs, Habits and Social Policy, Vol. 24, (Issue 4), pp 270-284 |
| 4 | Onuagha, Amaka Veronica;Onyima, Blessing. (2023, August), "Gender Norms and Implications on Livelihood Patterns of the Riverine Community of Umuoba-Anam in Anambra East L.G.A of Anambra State", Greener Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 27-37 |
| 5 | Oghenekaro Nelson Odume, Blessing Nonye Onyima, Chika Felicitas Nnadozie, Gift Ochonogor Omovoh, Thandi Mmachaka, Blessing Odafe Omovoh , Jude Edafe Uku, Frank Chukwuzuoke Akamagwuna, Francis Ofurum Arimoro. (2022, October), "Governance and Institutional Drivers of Ecological Degradation in Urban River Ecosystems: Insights from Case Studies in African Cities", SCOPUS JOURNAL: Sustainability, Vol. 14, (Issue 21) |
| 6 | Joseph O. Agashi, Blessing Onyima, & Sabastine Sunday Ezeh. (2022, July), "Public Perceptions of Patterns and Gender Dimensions of Criminal activities by Commercial Motorcyclists in Nnewi South L.G.A., Anambra State", UNIZIK Journal of Gender Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 13-34 |
| 7 | Sokhna Thiam; Fati Aziz; Sandra Boatemaa Kushitor; Akosua Baah Kwarteng Amaka-Otchere; Blessing Nonye Onyima; Oghenekaro Nelson Odume,. (2021, October), ""Analysing The Contributions Of Transdisciplinary Research To The Global Sustainability Agenda In African Cities".", Springer (SCOPUS) Journals: Sustainability Science, Vol. 16, pp 1923–1944 |
| 8 | Oghenekaro Nelson Odume, Akosua Amaka-Otchere; Blessing Onyima, Fati Aziz, Sandra Kushitor, Sokhna Thiam. (2021, October), "Pathways, Contextual And Cross-scale Dynamics Of Science-policy-society Interactions In Transdisciplinary Research In African Cities.", Elsevier (SCOPUS) Journals: Environmental Science and Policy, Vol. 125, pp 116-125 |
| 9 | Ibekwe Chimaobi Christopher, Onyima Blessing Nonye & Tagbo Uchenna Onyilofor. (2021, April), "COVID-19 Pandemic And Proliferation Of Ponzi Schemes In Nigeria Cyberspace.", Pakistan Social Sciences Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 414-430 |
| 10 | Alichie B.O, Nelson Ediomo-Ubong & Onyima Blessing Nonye. (2021, October), "Infodemic, Social Contagion And The Public Health Response To COVID-19: Insights And Lessons From Nigeria", (SCOPUS): Journal of Communication in Healthcare: Strategies, Media and Engagement in Global Health, Vol. 15, (Issue 3) |
| 11 | Aderemi Ajala, Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2020, December), "Public Healthcare Access: Burdens and Adaptation in Ibarapa Nomadic Community of Southwestern Nigeria", Journal of Asian and African Studies, Vol. 56, (Issue 7) |
| 12 | Ajala, AS and Onyima, BN. (2020, December), "Public Healthcare Access Burdens And Adaptation In Ibarapa Nomadic Community Of Southwestern Nigeria", (SCOPUS) Sage Journal of Asian and African Studies, Vol. 56, (Issue 7), pp 1-7 |
| 13 | Onyima, B.N.. (2020, June), "Kingship Tussles And The Preservation Of Nri Kinship Institution And Cultural Heritages.", Ripples of Culture: Journal of Anthropology, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 73-89 |
| 14 | Blessing Nonye ONYIMA, Promise Chukwuedozie UDEH. (2020, December), "Impact Of Covid-19 Lockdown: Expressions Of Inequality And Survival Strategies Among Informal Workers In Selected Southeast States Nigeria.", Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 55-68 |
| 15 | NWABUEZE, N. L., & ONYIMA, B. N.. (2020, December), "EFFECTS OF COVID-19 ON THE CONDUCT OF AN ‘ON-GOING’ ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WUPA RIVER IN THE FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA", Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 134-144 |
| 16 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2019, July), "Direct and Indirect Costs of Structural Oppression in Primary Health Care Delivery Systems: Ethnography of Healthcare Provisioning in Agadama, Delta State, Nigeria.", Social Sciences Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 17 | Onyima, Blessing Nonye. (2019, September), "Intersectional Identities And Access In Health-oriented Ethnography Among The Pastoralists In South-western Nigeria.", African Ethnography, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 13-42 |
| 18 | Bentina Mathias, Blessing N. Onyima. (2018, April), "Igbo Cultural Naming Patterns And Western Religion In Selected Communities In Awka-South Anambra State South-Eastern Nigeria.", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Sociology, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 19 | Emeka W. Dumbili, Blessing N. Onyima. (2017, December), "Beyond Leisure: The Role Of Alcohol In The Lives Of Nigerian University Students.", Substance Use & Misuse (SCOPUS JOURNAL), Vol. 53, (Issue 8), pp 1361-1371 |
| 20 | Nwankwo, Ignatius Uche & Onyima, Blessing Nonye. (2016, September), "Social anthropological inquiry onto “camp agriculture mass production strategy” at Agadama community of Delta State, Nigeria.", American Journal of Research Communication, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 48-66 |
| 21 | Onyima, Blessing Nonye. (2016, August), "Nigerian Cultural Heritage: Preservation, Challenges And Prospects.", Ogirisi a New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 273-292 |
| 22 | 18. Onyima B.N., Iwuoha, V.C. (2015, October), "New Dimensions to Pastoralists-Famers Conflicts and Sustainable Agricultural Development in Agadama and Uwheru Communities, Niger Delta.", SCOPUS JOURNAL: African Security, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 166-184 |
| 23 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2015, April), "Infant Female Genital Mutilation (IFGM) in Cities and the Role of Women in Perpetuating FGM: A Probe on Why FGM Persists In Urban Center in Nigeria.", Mgbakoigba Journal of African Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 122-135 |
| 24 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2015, October), "Traditional methods of social control in Afikpo North Local government area southeastern Nigeria.", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 95-109 |
| 25 | Mathias, B.A., Onyima, B.N. (2015, August), "Salutation and in Traditional Society: A Study of Selected Communities in the South Eastern Region", Ogirisi a New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 1) |
| 26 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2014, April), "“Local Economy and Health: Potatoes Production and Its Implication for Rural Repopulation in Agadama, Delta State, Nigeria”.", Aridon: the International Journal of Urhobo Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-22 |
| 27 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2014, August), "Marriage ceremony: the clash between traditional marriage rites and western marriage.", International journal of religion & Human Relations, Vol. 1, (Issue 6) |
| 28 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2014, June), "Human-Environmental Relations: Pre & Post Flood Conditions and Its Health Implications in Agadama Community, Delta State Nigeria", International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 118-132 |
| 29 | Iniye Irene, Oluwatayo, Gbenga Kayode & Onyima, Nonye Blessing. (2014, July), "Competencies of Nigerian Graduate Teachers: The Insider’s Perspectives", African Higher Education Review, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 30 | Anigbogu KC, Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2013, June), "New Technology and Challenges of the Blacksmithing Industry in Awka: Implication for Entrepreneurship Development.", African Journal of Microfinance and Enterprise Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 46-56 |
| 31 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2013, October), "Conflict Resolution in Pentecostal Churches: Ibadan Pentecostal Churches in Perspective", Journal of Sociology, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 32 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2012, June), "Domestic Debris Management and Community Health Security in South-Western Nigeria.", The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 101-116 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2010, November), "Living with Risks: Domestic Debris and Health Management in Ibadan Nigeria". Defended (2010) M.A Thesis. Anthropology Department of Archaeology & Anthropology University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria, Awarded 2011. |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2016, December), "Pastoral Environment and Access to Healthcare Systems among Cattle Nomads in Ibarapa Communities of Oyo State, Nigeria". Department of Archaeology & Anthropology University of Ibadan, Ibadan Nigeria, Defended 21st December 2016; Awarded 11th January 2017. |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2007, March), "CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN PENTECOSTAL CHURCHES IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED CHURCHES IN IBADAN, NIGERIA". BEING AN ORIGINAL ESSAY SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE B.A. (HONS) DEGREE IN ANTHROPOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN, NIGERIA |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2022, July), "Mediating Urban Rivers/Wetlands Complex Systems Towards Sustainability Transitions. Presented under panel “Mediating African urban complex systems towards sustainability transition”", Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence conference |
| 2 | Nelson Odume, Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2021, September), "Facilitating urban river water quality governance through transdisciplinary, engaged research", |
| 3 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2019, May), "Land Resource Conflicts: Intra-Nomadic Disputes, Pastoralist-Farmers Conflicts and Its Implications in Ibarapa Oyo State South-Western Nigeria. 2019 Humboldt Kolleg on “Nigeria’s Resource Wars” held @ the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.", Vernon Press |
| 4 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2019, July), "Commercialization of Prayers in Motor Parks and Reflections on Shared Life Insecurity: A Study of Prayers in Selected Motor Parks of a South-Eastern Nigerian. Presented at the 9th TOFAC conference on Religion, the State and Global Politics held 1-3 July 2019, at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Nigeria.", |
| 5 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2018, January), "Pan-African Doctoral Schools and Knowledge Production in Africa: Experiences, Issues, and Testimonials of Participants. Presented at 2018 Toyin Falola @ 65 Conference on African Knowledges and Alternative Futures held at the University of Ibadan, 29-31 January, 2018.", |
| 6 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. (2014, April), "Understanding the Phenomenon of Late Marriage among Professional Young Adults in Nigeria. In British Sociological association conference programme and abstract book held 23rd-25th April, 2014 at the University of Leeds United Kingdom.", |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | Nkemdili Au. Nnonyelu, Ezimma K. Nnabuife, Chinedu U. Onyeizugbe, Rosemary Anazodo and Blessing Onyima. (2021) THE IGBO ENTREPRENEURIAL INCUBATION SCHEME (IEIS)- Nkwado Ogaranya REINVIGORATING IGBO ENTREPRENEURIAL BEHAVIOUR THROUGH ENHANCED APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME: A STUDY OF ONITSHA MARKETS, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA Fab Educational Books |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. "Widows in Nigeria are sometimes treated badly: culture is no excuse to violate rights", (Presentation, 2022 June) |
| 2 | Blessing Nonye Onyima. "PODCAST Material Memory: Heritage has a History (March 2021).", (Presentation, 2020 September) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Gender Norms, Livelihoods And Access To Healthcare Systems Among The Riverine People Of Umuoba-Anam Anambra East Lga Of Anambra State" (2024). Completed Masters project by ONUAGHA AMAKA VERONICA 2018156005P |
| 2 | "Assessing migration and gender contribution in remittances to household socio-economic development in Nigeria." (2023). Completed Masters project by Oloruneto Ayomide Oyewole (2019CM6009FA) |
| 3 | "Prevalence and Patterns of Criminal Activities among Commercial Motorcycle Operators (Okada) In Nnewi South L.G.A. Of Anambra State" (2022). Completed Masters project by Agashi, Joseph (2014156006F) |
| 4 | "Acculturation, River-Related Risks, and Ecosystem Services/Livelihoods Among Urban Riverine Communities Living Along Wupa and Jabi Rivers In FCT, Abuja Nigeria" (2021). Ongoing Masters project by NWABUEZE NGOZICHUKWUKA LYDIA (2017156002F) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Visiting Fellowship Rhodes University" (July, 2022 to July, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by African Studies Centre, Rhodes University |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Offer of student stipends covering school fees and all related research costs for NWABUEZE LYDIA" (April, 2021 to December, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Insitute for Water Reseources Rhodes University South Africa |
| 3 | Awardee: ": REINVIGORATING IGBO ENTREPRENEURIAL BEHAVIOUR THROUGH ENHANCED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM" (January, 2020 to October, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by PRO-VALUE HUMNANITY FOUNDATION |
| 4 | Awardee: "Leading Integrated Research in Africa (LIRA) for Agenda 2030. Project title: Enhancing urban wetland and river ecosystem health" (August, 2019 to December, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by International Science Council |
| 5 | Awardee: "RESIDENCY AT RHODES UNIVERSITY SOUTH AFRICA" (February, 2017 to April, 2017). Completed sponsored grant by African Humanities Program (AHP) of the American Council for Learned Societies (ACLS) |
| 6 | Awardee: "African Humanities Program" (April, 2016 to July, 2017). Completed sponsored grant by African Humanities Program (AHP) of the American Council for Learned Societies (ACLS) |
| 7 | Awardee: "TETFUND" (June, 2014 to June, 2014). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| 8 | Awardee: "TRAVEL GRANT" (March, 2014 to April, 2014). Completed sponsored grant by Laureate/Travel Grant 2014 Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Early Career Grant, |
| 9 | Awardee: "2013 APSA Workshop" (July, 2013 to July, 2013). Completed sponsored grant by American Political Science Association (APSA) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (JMDR)" (July, 2022) |
| 2 | Chief Editor, "Unizik Journal of Gender Research" (February, 2022) |
| 3 | Editor, "Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities" (August, 2020) |
| 4 | Editor, "Journal of African Ethnography" (October, 2018) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Drugs, Habits and Social Policy" (October, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Key factors, drivers and gatekeepers of Female Genital Mutilation in Ethiopia: a meta synthesis of national and regional studies" (October, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Monkeypox and SARS-CoV-2 an overlapping pandemic: A perspective on the current situation" (May, 2022) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Journal of Patient Experience" (March, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "PARTICIPATORY MAPPING OF KEY DRIVERS OF ECOLOGICAL CHANGE AND ANALYSING EQUITY DIMENSIONS OF ECOSYSTEM SERVICES FLOW IN THE KAT RIVER CATCHMENT" (February, 2024 to April, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Subtheme Chair of the 67th ASA Annual Meeting to be held December 12-14, 2024, in Chicago, IL., "African Studies Association" (April, 2024 to July, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Unizik Committee on Humanities and Social Sciences Research Ethics" (May, 2022 to November, 2022) |
| 3 | RESOURCE PERSON GRANTS WORKSHOP, "FACULTY OF ARTS" (October, 2021 to October, 2021) |
| 4 | RESOURCE PERSON: RESEARCH AND VISIBILITY, "Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2021 to October, 2021) |
| 5 | INTERNAL EXAMINER I, "Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2021 to March, 2021) |
| 6 | INTERNAL EXAMINER II, "Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2021 to March, 2021) |
| 7 | INTERNAL EXAMINER I, "Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2021 to March, 2021) |
| 8 | SUPERVISOR, "Sociology and Anthropology Department Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2021 to November, 2022) |
| 9 | INTERNAL EXAMINER II, "Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2020 to February, 2020) |
| 10 | PARTICIPATING FELLOW AT AHP NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, "Assembly of the African Humanities Program (AHP) of the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)" (February, 2020 to February, 2020) |
| 11 | ASSISTANT PG COORDINATOR SOCIOLOGY, "Sociology and Anthropology Department Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2019 to October, 2020) |
| 12 | EXTERNAL EXAMINER, "Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2019 to May, 2019) |
| 13 | Pioneer pariticipant: Module Design, "Centre for Migration Studies" (August, 2019 to August, 2019) |
| 14 | Collation Officer, "Independent Electoral Commission (INEC)" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 15 | Collation Officer, "Independent Electoral Commission (INEC)" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 16 | I got Funding for my MSc Supervisee, "The International Science Council (ISC) and the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC)" (July, 2019 to December, 2021) |
| 17 | ASSISTANT PG COORDINATOR 2018/2019, "Sociology and Anthropology Department Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2018 to September, 2019) |
| 18 | Internal External Examiner for M.Sc Students, "Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2018 to November, 2022) |
| 19 | Assistant Secretary UIAA, "University of Ibadan Alumni Association Anambra State Branch (UIAA)" (February, 2018 to February, 2020) |
| 20 | ASSISTANT PG COORDINATOR 2017/20187, "Sociology and Anthropology Department Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2017 to September, 2018) |
| 21 | Internal External Examiner, "Psychology Department Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2017 to October, 2018) |
| 22 | APPOINTMENT AS A PG SUPERVISOR, "SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (October, 2017 to November, 2022) |
| 23 | RESIDENCY AND FELLOW OF AHP/ACLS, "African Humanities Program (AHP) Dissertation Grant of the American Council for Learned Societies (ACLS)" (February, 2017 to April, 2017) |
| 24 | ASSISTANT PG COORDINATOR 2016/2017, "Sociology and Anthropology Department Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2016 to October, 2017) |
| 25 | Internal External Examiner for M.Sc Students, "Sociology and Anthropology Department Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2015 to November, 2022) |
| 26 | EXAMINATION OFFICER III, "Sociology and Anthropology Department Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2012 to October, 2014) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "African Studies Association" - 20640 (member since 2024), https://africanstudies.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "International Studies Association." - https://www.isanet.org/My-Profile/userId/117755 (member since 2021), https://www.isanet.org/My-Profile/userId/117755 |
| 3 | Full Member, "Lagos State Studies Association (LSA)" - https://www.lagosstudies.org/membership-directory (member since 2020), https://www.lagosstudies.org/membership-directory |
| 4 | Fellow Member, "African Humanities Program (AHP) of the American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS)" (member since 2016), https://www.acls.org/programs/african-humanities-program/ |
| 5 | Professional Member, "American Anthropological Association (AAA)" - 000294590I (member since 2014), https://www.americananthro.org/StayInformed/Landing.aspx?ItemNumber=14876&navItemNumber=571&navItemNumber=649 |
| 6 | Professional Member, "Association of African Traditional Religion and philosophy Scholars" (member since 2014), http://www.aatrepscholars.org.ng/aatreps-conferences/ |
| 7 | Professional Member, "British Sociological Association (BSA)" (member since 2013), https://www.britsoc.co.uk/ |
| 8 | Full Member, "National Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA)" (member since 2012), http://nasanigeria.org.ng/ |
| 9 | Junior Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)" (member since 2008), https://www.nimportal.com/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "The 2022 Annual conference of the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence brings together our work on the Cluster theme of the year (‘Medialities’ in 2021-22)", (Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence), 7th July, 2022 to 9th July, 2022; Rhodes University, Makhanda, South Africa |
| 2 | "3rd Annual Cluster Conference: "Medialities"", (Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence), 6th July, 2022 to 9th July, 2022; Zoom |
| 3 | "Conference on Archaeology, Anthropology And National Development", (Department of Archaeology and Anthropology University of Ibadan), 21st September, 2021 to 23rd September, 2021; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| 4 | "International Transdisciplinary Conference: Creating Spaces And Cultivating Mindsets For Learning And Experimentation", (Network for Transdisciplinary Research and Transdisciplinary Lab, ETH Zurich), 13th September, 2021 to 17th September, 2021; Swisszerland |
| 5 | "Organized By Self: 2020 Online Workshop On “Multidimensional Indicators (Ecological, Social And Economic) For Federal Capital Territory River Water Quality Governance And Establishing The FCT Joint Forum For Users And Regulators Of Rivers/Wetlands Resourc", (Leading Integrated Research Agenda -Team Nigeria), 23rd September, 2020 to 23rd September, 2020; Zoom |
| 6 | "Organized By Self: 2020 First Transdisciplinary (TD) Knowledge Co-Production LIRA 2030 Workshop– Funded By The International Science Council (ISC). Project On “Enhancing Urban Wetland And River Ecosystem Health”.", (Leading Integrated Research Agenda -Team Nigeria), 19th January, 2020 to 23rd January, 2020; Federal Department of Forestry Conference Room, Abuja. |
| 7 | "2019 Humboldt Kolleg On “Nigeria’s Resource Wars”", (Humboldt Kolleg), 6th May, 2019 to 10th October, 2019; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 8 | "Religion, The State And Global Politics", (2019 Toyin Falola 9th Annual International Conference on Africa & the African Diaspora), 1st May, 2019 to 3rd May, 2019; Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| 9 | "2018 The Toyin Falola @ 65 Conference On African Knowledges And Alternative Futures", (Annual Toyin Falola International Conference on Africa & the African Diaspora), 29th January, 2018 to 31st January, 2018; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| 10 | "2014 Annual Conference Of Association Of African Traditional Religion And Philosophy Scholars (AATREPS) On The Theme “African Philosophy In A Globalized World”", (Association of African Traditional Religion and philosophy Scholars (AATREPS)), 25th June, 2014 to 28th June, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria. |
| 11 | "2014 British Sociological Association Annual Conference On The Theme “Changing Society”", (British Sociological Association Annual Conference), 23rd April, 2014 to 25th April, 2014; Leeds University, United Kingdom |
| 12 | "2013 Faculty Of Social Science 2nd International Conference On “Social Sciences And Challenges Of Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Social Sciences), 11th November, 2013 to 16th November, 2013; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria. |
| 13 | "2013 American Political Science Association (APSA) Africa Fellows Workshop On The Theme “Religion And Politics In Comparative Perspective", (American Political Science Association (APSA)), 1st July, 2013 to 12th July, 2013; Institute for Governance and Development Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso |
| 14 | "2012 National Conference On Societal Values, Corruption And Security Organized By Nigerian Anthropological And Sociological Association (NASA)", (Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA)), 5th November, 2012 to 9th November, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria. |
| 15 | "2011 Alexander Von Humboldt Kolleg Conference 2011 On Climate Change And Sustainable Development: Cultural And Techno-Environmental Responses In West Africa Convened By Prof. Dr. Adebowale, K. Of The Department Of Chemistry, University Of Ibadan, Ibadan", (Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation (AvH), Bonn, Germany.), 11th October, 2011 to 15th October, 2011; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| 16 | "2010 Alexander Von Humboldt Kolleg 1st International Ibadan Symposium On State Nationalism, Politics And Violence In Nigeria", (Dr. Ajala, A.S. of the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria), 7th October, 2010 to 9th October, 2010; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "AHP-AHA Manuscript Development Workshop in South Africa", (African Humanities Program of the American Council for Learned Societies Sponsored by Carnegie), 13th October, 2022 to 18th October, 2022; Mont Fleur Conference Venue, Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| 2 | "Resource Person on Multidisciplinary Research: Bedrock For Holistic National Development Workshop. As A Resource Person, I Spoke On "Research And Its Role In Evidence-Based Practice", (Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research), 6th August, 2021 to 6th August, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria. |
| 3 | "Resource Person: Grants Writing/Application Workshop For The Humanities-Focus On Early Career Post-Doctoral Fellowship And Residences. As A Resource Person, I Spoke On 'Bibliographic/Referencing Systems: Mendeley", (Centre for Arts, Culture, and Humanities in Collaboration with the Academic Planning Unit and Directorate of Research and Innovation), 14th June, 2021 to 15th June, 2021; Auditorium Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 4 | "4. 2020 Fully funded LIRA 2030 Annual Research Forum on Theories and Methods of Transdisciplinary Research", (Ethiopian Academy of Sciences. Sponsored by the International Science Council (ISC), Network of African Science Academies (NASAC), & INASP), 17th February, 2020 to 19th February, 2020; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| 5 | "2019 Fully Funded Author Aid Research Writing Training Workshop For LIRA 2030 Co-Investigators", (international Science Council (ISC), Network of African Science Academies (NASAC), & INASP), 18th November, 2019 to 19th November, 2019; MJ Grand Hotel, Accra, Ghana |
| 6 | "2016 University Of Ghana Pan-African Doctoral Academy (UGPADA) On Statistics For Social And Life Sciences, Innovative Thinking, Use Of Selected Computer Packages For Research Data Analysis (Atlas Ti), Leadership Skills And Issues In Career Development", (University of Ghana Pan-African Doctoral Academy), 13th June, 2016 to 24th June, 2016; Centre for Wetlands, University of Ghana |
| 7 | "2016 Alexander Von Humboldt Kollege Workshop On ‘Ethical Issues In Research And Scholarship’", (Alexander von Humboldt Kolleg), 10th February, 2016 to 14th February, 2016; University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| 8 | "3. 2015 University Of Ghana Pan-African Doctoral Academy (UGPADA) On Use Of Selected Computer Packages (Nvivo) For Research Data Analysis, Qualitative Research Methodology, Managing Doctoral Process (Including Literature Review And Research Conceptualizat", (University of Ghana Pan-African Doctoral Academy), 15th July, 2015 to 23rd July, 2015; Centre for Wetlands, University of Ghana |