Dr. Kabiru Abidemi Awopeju
Dr. Kabiru Abidemi Awopeju is a SENIOR LECTURER in STATISTICS Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Statistics, Faculty Of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | STATISTICS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2023) November, 2017 to October, 2023 Ph.D. Statistics |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, April, 2016) October, 2011 to February, 2016 M.Sc Statistics |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010) October, 2007 to July, 2010 B.Sc Statistics |
| 4 | Federal School Of Statistics, Ajibode, Ibadan, Oyo State. (OND, September, 2003) October, 2001 to September, 2003 OND Statistics |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | POST GRADUATE COORDINATOR FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Senior Lecturer, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman; Faculty Electricity Task Force Committee, Faculty of Physical Sciences, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA July, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2020 to September, 2024 |
| 5 | SIWES COORDINATOR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2019 to February, 2022 |
| 6 | PROJECT AND SEMINAR COORDINATOR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2019 to February, 2022 |
| 7 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2017 to October, 2020 |
| 8 | ICT OFFICER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2016 to February, 2022 |
| 9 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2016 to February, 2017 |
| 10 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2012 to February, 2016 |
Creative Output
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| 1 | C. C. EZEANI,C. C. OBI, C. E. OGUAZU, C. E. UZOR, C. P. OKONKWO, C. ENEMUO, K. A. AWOPEJU, M. I. OBIAJULU, N. O. ERIOBU, O. E. UZOWULU, C. UCHEFUNA, O. MUOJIAMA, AND C. OKAFOR. (2023, March) Fundamentals of History and Philosophy of Science FAB EDUCATIONAL BOOKS, OKPUNO AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, pp 108-117 |
| 2 | AWOPEJU K. A, AGU C. M., MADU L. O., NDUAGUINE A. C., NNUBIA A. C., OKOYEH S. C., OSUOKWU M. N., OTIKA T. D.. (2020, February) UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC CONCEPTS IN MATHEMATICS PATROBAS NIGERIA LIMITED, 342, ZIK AVENUE, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE. NIGERIA. |
| 3 | CHINWEZE A. J., MADU L. O., EZEA G. C., IKPEGBU J. M., ONYI C. E., IBEH K. O., NNUBIA A. C., AWOPEJU K. A.. (2018, February) INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IMMACULATE PUBLICATIONS LTD. 4, AKU STREET, OGUI NEW LAYOUT, ENUGU, NIGERIA. |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okechukwu, T. Anastensia, Edith U. Umeh, Awopeju K. Abidemi. (2026, March), "Improving the Forecasting Accuracy of Dynamic Conditional Correlation (DCC) GARCH Models for Exchange Rate of Emerging Market Currencies.", Journal of Basic Physical Research., Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 152 - 166 |
| 2 | Edet Chinyere Okokon, S. I. Onyeagu and K. A. Awopeju. (2026, February), "Classifying Multivariate Normality Tests into LMP and UMP Using Monte Carlo Simulations", Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics, Vol. 28, (Issue 2), pp 52-65 |
| 3 | Awopeju K. Abidemi, Alfred A. Abiodun and Bright F. Ajibade. (2026, April), "Exponentiated Generalized Modified Weibull Distribution for Skewed Dataset", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN APPLIED SCIENCE (IJRIAS), Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 1571 - 1587 |
| 4 | Awopeju Kabiru Abidemi, Alfred A. Abiodun. (2023, November), "Exponentially Generated Modified Chen Distribution with Applications to Lifetime Dataset", Journal of Probability and Statistics, Vol. 2023, pp 1-25 |
| 5 | Awopeju Kabiru Abidemi, Alfred A. Abiodun. (2023, September), "Transmuted Modified Weibull Distribution for Modeling Skewed Lifetime Dataset; Properties and Application", Journal of Probability and Statistical Science, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 36-61 |
| 6 | Awopeju K. A., Ajibade F. B., and Abuh Musa. (2023, May), "Classification of Some Test of Normality Techniques into UMP and LMP Using Monte Carlo Simulation Technique", Mathematics Letters, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 8- 17 |
| 7 | Etaga Harrison Oghenekevwe, Aforka Kenechukwu Florence, Awopeju Kabiru Abidemi, Etaga Njideka Cecilia. (2021, March), "Poisson Ridge Regression Estimators: A Performance Test.", American Journal of Theoretical and Applied Statistics, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 111-121 |
| 8 | Etaga Harrison Oghenekevwe, Chikwendu Peace, Awopeju Kabiru Abidemi, Aforka Kenechukwu Florence, and Etaga Njideka Cecilia. (2021, April), "Waiting Time before Justice in the Law Sector: A QUEUEING Theory.", American Journal of Theoretical and Applied Statistics, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 129-135 |
| 9 | Etaga, H.O., Ajao, K., Awopeju Abidemi, and Etaga, M.C. (2019, July), "Blocking Probability for Customers’ Flow in Banking Sector (A Case Study of Four Banks in Anambra State)", Journal of Basic Physical Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 68-78 |
| 10 | Etaga, H.O., Ajao, K., Awopeju Abidemi, and Etaga, M.C. (2019, July), "A Queuing Model for Customers’ Flow in Banking Sector with Blocking Probability (A Case Study of Four Banks in Anambra State).", Journal of Basic Physical Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 79-109 |
| 11 | Awopeju K.A., Umeh E.U and Ajibade B.F. (2019, January), "Robust Mantel-Haenszel Test using Probabilistic Approach", The MathLAB Journal, Vol. 2, pp 85 - 90 |
| 12 | Awopeju K. A, Ajibade B. F., Efeizormor R. A., and Omokaro B. E.. (2019, January), "Evaluation of Methods of Interpolation (Existing and Proposed) Using Monte Carlo Simulation Technique and Delete-D Jackknife Method", Earthline Journal of Mathematical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 491-503 |
| 13 | Etaga H.O, Nwosu C.R., Awopeju K.A., Afuecheta E., and Eriobu N. (2017, March), "Admission Modalities into Nigerian Universities: The Relationship and Transition Probabilities of Ume and PME Scores", Journal of Modern Mathematics and Applied Statistics (IJSAR-JMAS), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 123-137 |
| 14 | 8. Etaga H.O, Umeokeke E.T, Nwosu C.R, Etaga N. C, Umeh E. U, Awopeju B, Eriobu N, Okoye V.C., Omoruyi F. A. (2017, August), "Stochastic Modeling/Game Theory Analysis Of Scoreline", International Journal of Physical Sciences Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 13 |
| 15 | Etaga Harrison O., Etaga Njideka. C, Umeh Edith U, Awopeju Abidemi, Eriobu Nkiru and Nwagboo Chinyere J.. (2017, August), "Gender and Academic Performances", International Journal of Mathematics and Statistics Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 6 - 17 |
| 16 | Umeh Edith Uzoma, Awopeju K. Abidemi, Ajibade F. Bright. (2016, January), "Detection of Multicollinearity Using Min-Max and Point-Coordinates Approach", American Journal of Theoretical and Applied Statistics, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 640-643 |
| 17 | Oyeka I.C.A, Awopeju K.A., Onyiaorah A.A., Efobi C.C.. (2014, February), "Discriminating Between Response Scores in a Diagnostic Test: A Dummy Variable Regression Approach", Journal of International Journal of Science and Technology Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 548-551 |
| 18 | Oyeka I.C.A, Awopeju K.A., Onyiaorah A.A., and Efobi C.C.. (2014, February), "Estimating Packed Cell Volume Levels of HIV Positive Patients by Age, Duration of Infection and Sex.", Journal of International Journal of Science and Technology Research (IJSTR), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 101-106. |
| 19 | Anthony C. Okoye, Emma E. Ezenwaji, Kabir A. Awopeju. (2014, January), "The Impact of Urban Flooding on Surface Water Quality of Awka Town.", Journal of Environmental Protection,, Vol. 6, pp 60-66 |
| 20 | Oyeka I.C.A., Nwankwo C.H and Awopeju K.A. (2014, January), "The G-Method for Rank Determination in Rank Order Statistics for C-samples", American Journal of Theoretical and Applied Statistics, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 18-24 |
| 21 | Ezenwaji E.E., Awopeju A.K., Otti V.I., and Eduputa B.M. (2014, January), "Spatial Pattern of Residential Water Supply Accessibility Levels in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 326-336, Version 2 |
| 22 | Awopeju K. Abidemi. (2013, September), "Evidence of Human Induce Factors in Automotive Crashes in Nigeria.", Annal of Advance Automotive Medicine., Vol. 57, pp 339 - 342 |
| 23 | Awopeju K. A., Odum J.O. and Nnanatu C.C.. (2013, June), "Level of Intelligence among Best Brains in Mathematics in Nigeria Secondary Schools (South-East Geo-political Zone) Candid State of Nigeria Educational Standard", Journal of Culture, Society and Development. International Institute for Science, Technology and Education (IISTE)., Vol. 2, pp 18 - 23 |
| 24 | Ezenwaji E.E, Okoye A.C and Awopeju K.A. (2013, August), "The Relative Contributions of Climatic Elements and Environmental Factors to Flooding in Awka Urban Area", African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 8), pp 808-814 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Awopeju K. Abidemi and Ajibade F. Bright. (2025, November), "Application of Big Data Analytics on Crop Yield Forecasting: A Case Study of Maize Production in Nigeria", |
| 2 | Awopeju K. Abidemi and Ajibade F. Bright. (2024, December), "Structural Modeling of Road Accidents using Drivers' Demographic Characteristics and Habits.", 2nd International Conference of Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 3 | Onyenekwe, Chukwuenyem Enoch, Awopeju Kabiru Abidemi & Victor Chigozie Chukwuenenye. (2023, November), "Adjusted Coefficient of Determination to correct outliers and Ties", Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State,Nigeria |
| 4 | Awopeju Kabiru Abidemi, Alfred A. Abiodun. (2022, September), "Exponentially Generated Modified Chen Distribution", 45th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Statistical Association.. New Keffi Hotels, Keffi, nasarawa State, Nigeria. |
| 5 | Awopeju K. A. and Alfred Abiodun. (2021, September), "Exponentially Generated Modified Weibull Distribution", Annual Conference of the Nigerian Statistical Association. Dannic Hotels, Calabar, Cross River State. |
| 6 | Ajibade F.B and Awopeju K. A.. (2021, September), "Classification of Some Test of Normality Techniques into UMP and LMP", Annual Conference of the Nigerian Statistical Association. Dannic Hotels, Calabar, Cross River State. |
| 7 | Awopeju K. A., and Ebuh G.U. (2014, July), "Evaluation of Sensitivity of Four Univariate Test of Normality Techniques", 4th National Conference of Nigerian Young Academy (NYA). University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State. |
| 8 | Awopeju K. A., Efeizomor R.O., and Omokaro B.E.. (2014, July), "Comparison of Pearson’s Correlation and Variance Inflation Factor in the detection of Multicollinearity in Multiple Regression Model", 4th National Conference of Nigerian Young Academy (NYA). University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State. 8th – 11th July, 2014 |
| 9 | Awopeju K.A.. (2013, September), "Evidence of Human Induce Factors in Automotive Crashes in Nigeria.", 57th Annual Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine, Quebec, Canada. September 22-25, 2013. |
| 10 | Awopeju K.A and Ebuh G.U. (2013, September), "Evidence of Global Warming in the Eastern Part of Nigeria", Annual Conference of the Nigerian Statistical Association. Conference Hall, Akwa Ibom State Secretariate, Uyo. 11th – 13th September, 2013 |
| 11 | Awopeju K.A and Ebuh G.U. (2013, July), "How Strong is Nigeria Economy among West African Counterparts?", Nigerian Young Academy National Conference, University of Ibadan. 2nd – 4th July, 2013. |
| 12 | Awopeju K. A. and Nnanatu Chibuzor C.. (2012, September), "Statistical Analysis of Level of Intelligence among Best Brains in Mathematics in Nigeria Secondary Schools (South-East Geo-political Zone), Candid State of Nigeria Educational Standard.", NSA 36th Annual Conference, Makurdi, Benue State. |
| 13 | Awopeju K.A and Ebuh G. U. (2011, July), "Parametric Modeling of Fertility Schedules in Nigeria. Nigerian", Young Academy First National Conference, Federal University of Technology, Owerri |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Classification of Some Multivariate Normality Tests into Locally Most Powerful (LMP) and Uniformly Most Powerful (UMP) using Monte Carlo Simulation Approach" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Edet, Chinyere Okokon (2023556003PA) |
| 2 | "Improving Forecasting Accuracy of Dynamic Conditional Correlation GARCH Models for High-Dimensional Portfolios" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Okechukwu Toochukwu Anastencia (2023556002FA) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Editorial Board Member. Current Research in Statistics & Mathematics (CRSM)" (January, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences" (May, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Scientific African" (May, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Member of Editorial Review Board, RAE-Revista de Administracao de Empresas |" (October, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal (ASTESJ)" (February, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "International Journal of population Data Science" (March, 2024) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "IRA International Journal of Applied Sciences" (January, 2022) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences" (January, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MSc Deffence" (September, 2025 to September, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MSC INTERNAL-EXTERNAL EXAMINATION" (August, 2025 to August, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "MSc Defence; Internal Internal Examiner" (April, 2025 to May, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "MSc Defence" (September, 2024 to November, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Resource Person, "Accreditation / Resource Inspection Visitation to Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Kwara State" (June, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member of Committee on Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme, "MEMBERSHIP OF SENATE AND VICE-CHANCELLOR’S COMMITTEES BOARDS FOR THE 2023-2024 ACADEMIC YEAR" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Chairman;, Communique Drafting Committee for 1st Annual Conference,., "Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria" (November, 2024 to November, 2024) |
| 3 | Stake holder, Operationalization of Multidimentional Poverty Index as a Policy Tool in Nigeria, "United Nations Development programme (UNDP)/NBS" (June, 2024 to June, 2024) |
| 4 | Member of Committee on, "Validation Workshop on the Draft National Strategy for the Development of Statistics Phase III. National Bureau Statistics" (April, 2024 to April, 2024) |
| 5 | Chairman; Faculty Electricity Task Force Committee, Faculty of Physical Sciences, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (July, 2024) |
| 6 | MEMBER OF TASK FORCE FOR PRESCIENCE RESULT COMPILATION AND PROCESSING, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (March, 2021) |
| 7 | Resource Person; NSA-PRS, “Approach and Meth.of Data Survey, Sampling and Multiv. Analysis”, "Owerri, Imo State. NIGERIA STATISTICAL ASSOCIATION" (March, 2021 to March, 2021) |
| 8 | MEMBER, FACULTY EXAMINATION MONITORING COMMITTEE, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (March, 2021 to November, 2021) |
| 9 | Faculty Representative, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)" (June, 2021 to June, 2023) |
| 10 | Resource Person; NSA-PRS, “Longitudinal Data Analysis and Structural Modelling ”., "Ilorin, Kwara State. NIGERIA STATISTICAL ASSOCIATION" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 11 | Resource Person; NSA-PRS, “Multivariate Data Analysis Using Python with Applications to Insurance., "Warri, Delta State. NIGERIA STATISTICAL ASSOCIATION" (June, 2019 to June, 2019) |
| 12 | Resource Person; NSA-PRS, “Multivariate Data Analysis Using Python with Applications to Insurance., "Kano State. NIGERIA STATISTICAL ASSOCIATION" (July, 2019 to July, 2019) |
| 13 | Departmental ICT OFFICER, "Department of Statistics, Faculty of Physical Sciences, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (January, 2016) |
| 14 | 300 LEVEL DEPARTMENTAL ADVISER, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (March, 2015 to September, 2017) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "INTERNATIONAL BIOMETRIC SOCIETY" - 1187242 (member since 2021), https://www.biometricsociety.org/home |
| 2 | Full Member, "NIGERIASTATISTICAL ASSOCIATION" - 2013092 (member since 2013), https://nsang.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshops | |
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| 1 | "BMG Introduction to Spatial Analysis", ([email protected]), 14th October, 2025 to 15th October, 2025; Online |
| 2 | "Editorial Integrity and Innovation: Navigating Medical Publishing in the Indian Context", (Scientific Scholar), 20th September, 2025 to 20th September, 2025; Online |
| 3 | "Certified Peer Reviewer Course", (Researcher Academy), 24th July, 2024 to 24th July, 2024; Online |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "A 3-day Workshop", (Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) in conjunction with Laboratory for Multidisciplinary Statistical Analysis, Department of Statistics, FUTA), 19th June, 2018 to 21st June, 2018; FUTA-LISA Laboratory, Academic Building, Federal University of Technology, Akure. |
| 2 | "One Day Workshop On Academic Publishing For Junior And Middle Level Academics", (NUC and ENAGO), 15th December, 2017 to 15th December, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "21st Abdus Salam/Edward Bouchet Regional College On Functional Analysis, Differential Equations And Applications", (AIMS Ghana), 6th July, 2015 to 10th July, 2015; University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana |
| 4 | "High Profile Grant Oriented Proposals Writing And Research Management. Ekwueme Centre For Multi-Disciplinary Research", (Centre for Health and Allied Legal and Demographical Development Research and Training), 26th May, 2015 to 27th May, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. |
| 5 | "4th National Conference Of Nigerian Young Academy (NYA). University Of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State.", (Nigerian Young Academy (NYA)), 8th July, 2014 to 7th November, 2014; Ilorin, Kwara State |
| 6 | "20th Abdus Salam/Edward Bouchet Regional College On Functional Analysis, Differential Equations And Applications", (AIMS Ghana), 30th June, 2014 to 4th July, 2014; University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana |
| 7 | "57th Annual Conference Of The Association For The Advancement Of Automotive Medicine, Quebec, Canada.", (Annals of Advances in Automotive Medicine), 22nd September, 2013 to 25th September, 2013; Quebec, Canada |
| 8 | "Annual Conference Of The Nigerian Statistical Association", (Nigerian Statistical Association), 11th September, 2013 to 13th September, 2013; Akwa Ibom State Secretariate, Uyo |
| 9 | "Nigerian Young Academy National Conference", (NYA), 2nd July, 2013 to 4th July, 2013; University of Ibadan |