Dr. Chinyere Love Okika
Dr. Chinyere Love Okika is a SENIOR LECTURER in EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr Okika Chinyere Love. A lecturer in the Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education.
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Address: | Early Childhood And Primary Education, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Doctor Of Philosophy In Early Childhood And Primary Education. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2021) March, 2016 to August, 2021 PhD Early Childhood And Primary Education |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2016) March, 2014 to August, 2016 M.Ed Early Childhood And Primary Education |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010) October, 2006 to July, 2010 B.Ed Early Childhood And Primary Education |
| 4 | Government Technical College Awka. (NABTEB, December, 2001) November, 2001 to November, 2001 NABTEB National Business And Technical Examination Board |
| 5 | Girls' Secondary School Awka. (SSCE, January, 1992) September, 1986 to December, 1991 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination |
| 6 | Ezi Awka Primary School, Awka. (FSLC, October, 1987) July, 1980 to September, 1985 FLSC First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2020 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer ll, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2017 to August, 2020 |
| 4 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2016 to August, 2017 |
| 5 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2012 to August, 2016 |
| 6 | Teaching Practice Teacher, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Primary School, Awka September, 2008 to December, 2009 |
| 7 | Work - Aid Student, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2007 to September, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Okika , C.L & Onwuka, L.N. (2018, July) Repositioning Childhood Education Using Literature Activities. A Publication Of The Association For Childhood Educators Nigeria (ACEN) Publication of Association for Childhood Educators Nigeria (ACEN), pp 163-172 |
| 2 | Obidike, N.D; Anyachebelu, F.E & Okika,C.L. (2017, July) Autism and Learning in Children , pp 85- 112 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Bosah , I.P , Okika C.L and Anozie, A.C. (2025, March), "MOTHER TONGUE MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AS CORRELATE OF PUPILS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BASIC SCIENCE IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT EDUCATION AUTHORITY .", Journal of Early Childhood and Primary Education ( JECAPE), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 35-49 |
| 2 | N.O Nnaemezie; M.C Anyaorah & C.L Okika. (2024, July), "Knowledge of the Reproductive Tract Infections and Preventive Measures among Secondary School Students in Anambra State", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 451- 461 |
| 3 | Anierobi,E.I, Nwachukwu M.C, Okika C.L& Nwanna U.C. (2024, April), "STUDY HABITS AND ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION AS CORRELATES OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE", Journal Educational Management and Policy ( JOEMP), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 11-17 |
| 4 | E.J, Ibeagha; C.F, Okika; C.L, Okika. (2024, November), "Knowledge and Practices of Preventive Measures of Hypertension among Retired Civil Servants in Anambra State", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 18, (Issue 3), pp 1-14 |
| 5 | Onwurah, C.C, Alozie Isaiah, lkegulu, J.U, Chinyere, L Okika, Soma,P.W & Eziuzor C.C. (2024, March), "Experiences and Consequences of Sexual Violence among Female Adolescents in Emoha Local Government Area of River State", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 5297-5302 |
| 6 | C.L Okika, C.C Nnamah, C.F Okika & J.U lkegulu. (2023, August), "Impact of Domestic Violence on the Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.", Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies ( JETERAP), Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 7 | O.C Onwunali, C.C Onwurah, J.U Ikegulu, I.O Alozie, C.L Okika, P.W Soma, D.O Ilouno & C.C Eziuzor. (2023, November), "Health Consequences of Poor Hand Washing hygiene: Implication for Proper Handwahing Education", Journal of Guidance and Counselling Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-15 |
| 8 | Emeka, l .D, Okika C.L, Albert, C.O & Abiakwu, O.F. (2023, July), "Comparative Effect of Home Related Variables on Academic Engagement of Secondary School Students in Anambra State S", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies ( UNIJERPS), Vol. 16, (Issue 4), pp 65-73 |
| 9 | Benjamin Woke Wadi , Love Chinyere Okika. (2022, August), "Preschoolers’ care transition and their attitudes to learning in early childhood care centres in Obio/Akpor local government area, Rivers Sta", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 75-82 |
| 10 | Okika C.L, Umeugoji N & Ezeanwu M.C. (2021, October), "Factors affecting the Effective Teaching and Learning of Mathematics in Primary Schools in Awka South LGA", UNIZIK Journal of Education Graduates, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 128- 137 |
| 11 | Okika, C.L ; Anyamene, A.N & Anyachebelu, F.E. (2021, February), "Effect Of Literature Circle And Peer Tutoring On The Reading Comprehension Achievement Of Primary School Pupils In Awka South Local Government Area Of Anambra State.", Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies., Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 33- 38 |
| 12 | Elechi , G. O; Ugwude, D.l & Okika, C.L. (2021, February), "Strategies For Fostering Creativity And Innovation In Public Primary Schools In Awka South LGA Of Anambra State", International Journal of MuItidisciplinary Research and Growth Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 259-263 |
| 13 | Aleke, D.I, Okika ,I.P & Bosah, I.P. (2021, January), "Integrating Peace Education Into Early Childhood Curriculum In Nigeria", Unizik Orient Journal of Education, Vol. 1, (Issue 8), pp 78-83 |
| 14 | Okika, C.L ; Anyamene, A.N & Anyachebelu, F.E. (2021, June), "Effect Of Peer Tutoring On The Reading Achievement Of Primary School Pupils In Awka South Local Government Area Of Anambra State", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 3, pp 215- 222 |
| 15 | Okika ,C.L; Bosah ,I.P & Okonkwo, J.A. (2019, July), "Jigsaw Technique As Effective Way Of Promoting Cooperative Learning In Primary Schools In Awka South Local Government Area", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 7), pp 117- 120 |
| 16 | Okika, C.L & Aleke, D.I. (2017, March), "Strategies For Resolving Administrative Conflict In Primary Schools In Awka South", Journal of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 12-22 |
| 17 | Aleke, D. I & Okika, C.L. (2017, March), "Qualities In Early Childhood Education: Curriculum Issues And Standard", Journal of Early Childhood and Primary Education ()Faculty of Education, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 12- 22 |
| 18 | Anyachebelu , F.E & Okika C.L. (2017, April), "Teaching Activities For Encouraging Pupils 'Development Of Fine Motor Skills.", Journal of Essay and Researchers in Education, Arts and Social Sciences. A Compendium in Honour of Prof Rose Ebenebe, pp 306-312 |
| 19 | Aleke, D.I;Okeke,O.J & Okika , C.L. (2017, August), "Using Mother Tongue As Medium Of Instruction In Teaching Pre- Primary School Pupils: Challenges And Solution", Journal of Research and Practice in Childhood Education. Association of Childhood Educators Nigeria ( ACEN), (Issue 3), pp 53-60 |
| 20 | Lilian Nnwanneka Onwuka & Okika Chinyere Love. (2017, April), "Childhood Education: The Foundation for Good Career Choice and Future Societal Transformation", Journal of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 21 | Bosah, I .P; Obidike, N.D & Okika, C.L. (2015, June), "The Impact Of Health Education In I Improving Healthy Life Style Of Primary School Pupils In Awka Urban Area Of Anambra State.", International Journal of MuItidisciplinary Research and Development., Vol. 2, (Issue 11), pp 536-538 |
| 22 | Okika, C.L & Anyachebelu , F.E. (2014, June), "Parental Roles In Children Development In Anambra State.", Unizik Journal of Education Graduate, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 118-124 |
| 23 | Obumneke- Okeke, I.M & Okika,C.L. (2014, June), "Teachers' Awareness And Application Of Montessori Teaching Method In Primary Schools In Awka Urban", Unizik Journal of Education Graduate, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 135-143 |
| 24 | Obumneke- Okeke l.M, lkwuka, O.l , Anyachebelu, F.E & Okika C.L. (2014, July), "Extent of the Use of Technology in Early Childhood Education in Onitsha North Local Government of Anambra State: lmplication for Child Development", Journal of Educational Media and Technology, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 151-155 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | CL, Okika; CF, Okika; JU, Ikegulu; KU, Machie & CS, Nwaikwu. (2024, September), "Perception of Teachers on the Decline of Recess Time and it's Effect on the Cognitive Development of Primary School Pupils in Onitsha South Local Government Area.", , Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 20-28 |
| 2 | Okika, C. F., Okika, C. L., Chigbo-Okeke, P. N., & Anidebe, C. B.. (2024, July), "Nutritional Status and Feeding Practices among Primary School Children in Anambra State", , Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 160-168 |
| 3 | E.l, Anierobi, V.U Ezeonwumelu, F.N, Ufearo & C.L Okika. (2023, June), "Academic overload, Academic Stress and Social Development among Secondary Students in Anambra State in a period of Uncertainty.", , Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 212- 224 |
| 4 | Okika, C.L ;Iwu, C.V & Okoye, C.J. (2016, January), "The Impact Of Family Involvement In Children' Learning.", Journal of Research and Practices in Childhood . Association of Childhood Educators Nigeria ( ACEN), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 262- 272 |
| 5 | Nwasor, V.C:Oluwatayo, G; Okika, C.L & Anierobi, E. (2014, September), "Childhood Maltreatment As A Predictor Of Adolescent Academic Achievement In Anambra State.", Journal of Educational Psychologist, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 127- 134 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Situational Analysis of Parental Attitude and Family Support towards the Use of Mother Tongue Medium of Instruction in Early Childcare Centres in Anambra State." (2025). Completed Masters project by Cherechi Abigail Anozie, 202167007PA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Early Childhood and Primary Education" (August, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Proposal defence" (April, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Faculty Defence" (May, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, Linkage and Staff Development Committee, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Secretary, Examination Monitors, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education" (February, 2024) |
| 3 | Secretary, Departmental Dress Code Committee, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education" (February, 2024) |
| 4 | Secretary, Curriculum Committee, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education" (February, 2024) |
| 5 | Member, Accreditation Committee, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 6 | Secretary, Environmental Sanitation Committee, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education" (February, 2024) |
| 7 | Secretary, ECPE Alumni, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education" (February, 2024) |
| 8 | Results Verification Committee, Member, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 9 | Member, Organising Committee for National Summit on Child Rights, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2023) |
| 10 | Member, Organising Committee for National Summit on Child Rights, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2023) |
| 11 | Sub -Committee Chairman TRCN Registration, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2023) |
| 12 | Member, Faculty of Education Alumni Committee, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2023) |
| 13 | Member, Faculty of Education Accreditation Committee, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2023) |
| 14 | Adhoc Staff, "National Population Census" (January, 2023) |
| 15 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC)" (March, 2023) |
| 16 | Secretary, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education Alumni Homecoming Committee" (September, 2022 to December, 2023) |
| 17 | Secretary, "Good Governance Initiative ( GGI)" (December, 2022) |
| 18 | Postgraduate Supervisor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka,College of Postgraduate Studies" (December, 2021) |
| 19 | Member, University Creche Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Education" (July, 2021 to June, 2023) |
| 20 | Member, Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria ( TRCN), "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (March, 2021) |
| 21 | Member ASUU NAU NDC Feeding Committee, "Academic Staff Union of Universities NAU" (May, 2021 to July, 2023) |
| 22 | Member, ASUU NAU NDC Covid - 19 Committee, "Academic Staff Union of Universities , Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2021 to July, 2023) |
| 23 | Public Relation Officer, "Awka Academics" (May, 2021) |
| 24 | Member, "Faculty of Education Students' Welfare Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 25 | Secretary Departmental Dress Code Committee, "Early Childhood and Primary Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2020) |
| 26 | Member, NAU Alumni, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni" (June, 2020) |
| 27 | Member, Faculty of Education Committee on Students Welfare, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2020 to July, 2022) |
| 28 | Member, News Letter Committee, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka" (September, 2020 to May, 2022) |
| 29 | Member, Staff Linkage and Staff Development Committee, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2020) |
| 30 | Covid- 19 Departmental Representative, "Covid- 19 Monitor Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2020) |
| 31 | Secretary, "Awka For Christ Initiative , Awka Zone" (May, 2019) |
| 32 | Secretary Umudioka Branch, "Born Again Christian Association of Nigeria, Umudioka branch" (July, 2019) |
| 33 | Member, "Development initiative of Awka Graduates( DiAG)" (June, 2019) |
| 34 | ASUU NAU Departmental Liaison Officer, "Academic Staff Union of Universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2019) |
| 35 | Member, Faculty of Education Sport, Fitness and Well Being, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2019 to March, 2021) |
| 36 | Secretary, Faculty of Education Students' Welfare Committee, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2018 to July, 2020) |
| 37 | Academic Adviser, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (August, 2018 to December, 2022) |
| 38 | Member , Faculty of Education Committee on Environment and Utility, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2018 to June, 2020) |
| 39 | Member, Time Table Committee, Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (February, 2017 to April, 2019) |
| 40 | Member, Departmental Welfare Committee, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2017 to June, 2020) |
| 41 | Coordinator Diploma Programme, "Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2016 to August, 2017) |
| 42 | National Secretary, "Born Again Christian Association of Nigeria Awka ( BACANA)" (August, 2016 to August, 2020) |
| 43 | Home branch Secretary, "Born Again Christian Association of Nigeria Awka ( BACANA" (December, 2006 to December, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Association of Childhood Educators Nigeria" - ACEN - 061 (member since 2018), https://www.google.com |
| 2 | Professional Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)" - AN/R/00463 (member since 2013), https://trcn.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Innovative Research and Sustainable in the South- East Region", (Forum of South East Academic Doctors( FOSAD )), 31st July, 2024 to 31st July, 2024; https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84830562872?pwd=aERTeS9FRUV3czZ0NEJmTnVPeFZSdz09 |
| 2 | "Education in a Period of Socio- Political and Economic Uncertainty", (Faculty of Education, National Conference), 31st October, 2023 to 3rd November, 2023; Hybrid |
| 3 | "Education in a Period of Socio- Political and Economic Uncertainty", (Faculty of Education, National Conference), 31st October, 2023 to 3rd November, 2023; Hybrid |
| 4 | "Strengthening Community Action for Effective Health Promotion", (Health Promotion Research Association of Nigeria ( HEPRAN))), 11th October, 2023 to 14th October, 2023; Ebonyi State University, Abakalilki |
| 5 | "The Nigerian Child in Crisis", (Association of Childhood Educators, Nigeria), 29th September, 2023 to 30th September, 2023; NAU, Awka |
| 6 | "Training of Trainers on the Presentation of New Curriculum for Child Rights", (UNICEF in Collaboration with Child Rights Information Bureau ( CRIB) of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture), 22nd March, 2023 to 25th March, 2023; Villa Toscana Hotel , Independent Layout Enugu State |
| 7 | "The 21st Century Child: Innovative Practices in Teaching Young Children", (Association of Childhood Educators Nigeria), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Capacity Building Workshop", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development), 29th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; NAU, Awka |
| 2 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Faculty of Education, Workshop/Seminar Committee), 26th September, 2023 to 27th September, 2023; NAU, Awka |
| 3 | "Sandwich On-line Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Unit ( Q- verse), 3rd June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; NAU, AWKA |
| 4 | "Building the Foundation on EAP in Nigeria Organization: The Role of Universities", (Employees Assistance Professional Association, Nigeria in collaboration with School of Post Graduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 21st May, 2018 to 21st May, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Workshop On Writing Grant Oriented Proposal And Research Management", (Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research in Collaboration with Centre for Health and Allied Legal and Training( CHALADDRAT)), 26th May, 2015 to 26th May, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Theme: Education In 100 Years Of Nigeria’ S Existence: Achievement, Challenges & The Way Forward.", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 18th September, 2014 to 20th September, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |