Dr. Chidinma Chinenye Thompson
Dr. Chidinma Chinenye Thompson is a SENIOR LECTURER in EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Chidinma Chinenye Thompson. A Senior Lecturer from the Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. I was the ICT officer of the Department from the year 2017 till 2023. I have served the Department and the Society in several ways. I have authored and co-authored several scholarly articles in both Local and International Journals. I am someone who dedicates her time and effort in self development and team-work. I am a member of professional bodies like the TRCN, NAEAP, CCEAM, A'EMAPP etc. I love being a teacher, an advocate for children and young person's rights as can be seen in some of my Local and International engagements. As a Lecturer, I dedicate my time, efforts and skills for the nurturing the growth and development of the young ones that come across my path. This is who I am and wish to continue to be even better in the course of my teaching profession and career.
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Address: | Educational Management And Policy, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2022) July, 2017 to February, 2022 Ph.D Educational Management |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2017) October, 2013 to December, 2016 Higher Degree Examination Educational Management |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010) October, 2006 to July, 2010 Bachelor Of Science(Ed.) |
| 4 | Girls' Secondary School, Awka.. (SSCE, June, 2006) September, 2001 to June, 2006 Senior School Certificate Examination |
| 5 | St. Paul's Primary School, Awka.. (FSLC, July, 2001) September, 1995 to July, 2000 Primary School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Editor, International Journal of Educational Research and Scientific Development May, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Editor, Global Research for New World Order May, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Associate Editor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2020 to Present |
| 6 | 2. Managing Editor – National Journal of Educational Leadership (NJOEL) 2020, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2019 to December, 2019 |
| 7 | ICT OFFICER, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2018 to Present |
| 8 | 3. Secretary plenary group A during the Faculty of Education International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2018 to June, 2018 |
| 9 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2017 to Present |
| 10 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2016 to Present |
| 11 | Graduate assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2012 to December, 2016 |
| 12 | Teacher, National Youth Service Corps March, 2011 to March, 2012 |
| 13 | Teacher, Girl's Secondary School, Awka. May, 2009 to September, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Dr. Chidinma Thompson, Dr. Mariagoretti Obiakor, Dr. Chinenye Okonkwo, Dr. Juliana Odoh, Prof. Isaac Nwankwo. (2024, October) A Concise Application of ICT & Graphic Design To Educational Management Netizens Media |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Thompson, Chidinma Chinenye; Okonkwo, Silver. (2025, April) Management of Artificial Intelligence as an Assistive Tool for Students living with Disabilities in Nigeria IGI-Global Scientific Publishing, pp 187-218 |
| 2 | Amaonye, C.B, Anyaeji, A.V, Thompson, C.C, Babalola, J.B.. (2022, July) Techno-education and Its Relevance in Enhancing Access to Higher Education in the Post Covid 19 Era in Nigeria. Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 26-42 |
| 3 | Umeozor, U.J, Thompson, C.C. & Ifesiokwu, C. (2021, July) Promoting equity and quality in the management of teacher education institutions in Nigeria. Equity and quality in Nigerian Education, A book of readings in Honour of Professor C.N Musa. A publication of the Department of Educational Foundations, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria., pp 349-371 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Anyanwu Jude Azubuike, Thompson Chidinma Chinenye, Mbonu Victoria Chimezie. (2025, February), "Stakeholders Engagement in Educational Management and Leadership for the Implementation of Core Curriculum Academic Minimum Standards in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria.", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 1-18 |
| 2 | Thompson, Mmaduabuchi, Oparaji, Chukwuemeka-Nworu. (2024, July), "Perceived Impact of Principal's Financial Management Practices on Secondary School Administration in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 327-347 |
| 3 | Dr. Ngozi Florence Iwuno, Dr. Chidinma Chinenye Thompson, Dr. Ngozi Anthonia A. (2023, August), "APPRAISAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE WORKS OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS IN ANAMBRA STATE", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 217-226 |
| 4 | Ngozi Florence Iwuno, Chidinma Chinenye Thompson, Ngozi Anthonia Agu. (2023, August), "SELF DISCIPLINE AND SELF CONTROL: THE HEAD WAY TO SUCCESS", UNIJERPS, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 74-82 |
| 5 | Obiekwe, K.K, Thompson, C.C & Ogbo, R.N. (2023, April), "Principals’ Staff Mentorship and Networking Practices for Enhancing Effective Teaching in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State.", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 38-46 |
| 6 | Innocent C. Igbokwe, Patience N. Egboka, Chidinma C. Thompson, Anulika V. Etele, Adeline N. Anyanwu, Ndidiamaka J. Okeke-James, Helen E. Uzoekwe. (2023, July), "Emotional Intelligence: Practices to Manage and Develop It", European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 43-47 |
| 7 | Amaonye, Chinenye; Anyaeji, Adaorah; Ezeonwumelu,Victor; Thompson, Chidinma; Onwuegbuchunam, Marcellus. (2023, July), "ADVOCACY FOR ONLINE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM TOWARDS ENHANCING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 8 | Onuh, U.B, Umeozor, U.J, Thompson, C.C.. (2022, May), "Factors inhibiting mobilization of multi-media projectors in teaching and learning in public secondary schools in Nnewi Education Zone.", Global Journal of Academic Research Forum 2022 special edition, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 160-185 |
| 9 | Thompson, Chidinma Chinenye and Prof. Glad O. Unachukwu. (2022, February), "ORGANIZATIONAL CYNICISM AS A CORRELATEOF TEACHERS’ ENGAGEMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE", International Journal of Research (IJR), Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 403-415 |
| 10 | Thompson, C.C & Unachukwu, G.O.. (2022, February), "Organizational Justice as a Correlate of Teachers’ Engagement in Public Secondary Schools in Anambra State.", Gph-International Journal of Educational Research,, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 22-33 |
| 11 | Amaonye, C.B., Anyaeji, A., Thompson, C.C & Babalola, J.B.. (2022, May), "Techno-education and its relevance in enhancing access to higher education in the post- covid 19 era in Nigeria.", Journal of Education and Practice,, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 19-34 |
| 12 | Thompson, C.C, Unachukwu, G.O, Obiekwe, K.K & Amaonye, C.B.. (2022, August), "Relationship between school organizational culture and teachers’ task performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State.", Gph-International Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 7), pp 1-9 |
| 13 | Thompson, Chidinma Chinenye & Prof Glad. O. Unachukwu. (2021, June), "Gender differences on the relationship between School organizational culture and teachers’ task performance in public secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria.", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 14 | Obiekwe, K.K., Thompson, C.C. & Ikedinma, I.F.. (2021, May), "Principals’ managerial strategies and teachers’ use of innovative instructional strategies in secondary schools in Anambra state.", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation., Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 247-251. |
| 15 | Thompson, C.C , Ofojebe, W.N.. (2020, June), "Principals’ Application Of Managerial Skills As A Correlate Of Teachers’ Job Performance In Secondary Schools In Anambra State, Nigeria.", https://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejes/article/view/2835, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 273-284 |
| 16 | Obiekwe, K.K, Ikedinma, I.F, Thompson, C.C & Ogbo, R.N. (2020, May), "Assessment of principals’ involvement of stakeholders in school improvement planning in public secondary schools in Anambra State.", Epra International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD)., Vol. 5, (Issue 10), pp 366-372, www.eprajournals.com |
| 17 | Thompson, C.C & Akudo, F.U. (2020, February), "Extent of principals’ application of transformational leadership practices for effective administration of public secondary schools in Anambra State.", International journal of applied research, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 29-34 |
| 18 | Thompson, C.C , Nweke, J , Obiekwe, K. (2020, July), "Occupational Stress And The Management Strategies Adopted By Secondary School Principals In Anambra State.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 55-63 |
| 19 | Chukwuemeka-Nworu I.J , Thompson, C.C. (2020, June), "Repositioning Entrepreneurship Education For Youth Empowerment And Sustainable National Development", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 261-266 |
| 20 | Nwaozor, H.O , Thompson, C.C. (2019, July), "Influence Of Principals’ Reward Management Strategies On Teachers’ Job Performance In Secondary Schools In Delta State.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 88-99. |
| 21 | Thompson, C.C . Anachuna, O.N. (2019, August), "School Administrators’ Utilization Of Management Information System For Administrative Effectiveness In Secondary Schools In Enugu Education Zone.", International journal of research – Granthaalayah, Vol. 7, (Issue 9), pp 102-109 |
| 22 | Ezeugbor, C.O , Thompson, C.C. (2018, July), "Analysis Of Principals’ Leadership Roles For Secondary Schools Improvement In Anambra State.", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy., Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 15-24 |
| 23 | Thompson, C.C , Akinfolarin, A.V. (2018, August), "Improving Secondary Education In Ondo State: An Assessment Of The Contributions Of School Based Management Committees (SBMCs).", Journal for studies in management and planning., Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 32-43 |
| 24 | Nwune, E.N & Nwogbo, V.N & Okonkwo, C.C. (2016, February), "Competency Improvement Needs Of Head Teachers Of Primary Schools In Supervision Of Instruction In Anambra State.", Unizik Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 59-66 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Umeozor, U.J., Thompson, C.C & Adesina, O.A.. (2021, October), "Mobilization and Utilization of Emerging Technologies for Achievement of University Educational Objectives During Covid-19 Pandemic in Anambra State", |
| 2 | Thompson, C.C, Umeozor, U.J., & Odoh, J.N.. (2020, October), "Teacher Educational Leadership Practices Impacting on Effective Classroom Management for Students’ Academic Goal Achievement in Secondary Schools in Anambra State.", National Association of Educational Administrators and Planners (NAEAP), Being a paper presented at the 39th Annual Conference of the National Association of Educational Administrators and Planners (NAEAP) |
| 3 | Thompson, C.C, Nnorom, S.U & Igwe J.A. (2019, October), "Strategies for Involving Community in the Funding of Secondary Education in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State", NAEAP, Being a paper presented at the 38th Annual Conference of the National Association of Educational Administrators and Planners (NAEAP) held on the 7th – 11th of October, 2019 at J.F. Ade Ajayi Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria. |
| 4 | Thompson, C.C & Chukwuemeka-Nworu I.J.. (2018, June), "Inclusive Education in Nigerian Schools: Theoretical Perspectives, Challenges and Strategies for Improved Sustainability.", Unpublished Paper, Being a paper presented at the 2018 International Conference organized by the Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. 11th -14th June, 2018. Unpublished. |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Thompson, Chidinma Chinenye ; Okonkwo, Silver. "Education management and accessibility: leveraging artificial intelligence to expand educational opportunities for students with disabilities in Nigeria.", (Others, 2024 November) University of Alicante, Spain |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Unizik Journal of Educational of Educational Management and Policy" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "Global Research for New World Order" (April, 2023) |
| 3 | Editor, "Journal Article" (April, 2023) |
| 4 | Editor, "Journal Article" (May, 2023) |
| 5 | Editor, "Managing Editor National Journal of Educational Leadership" (July, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Management Support and Organizational Justice as Correlates of Teacher’s Job Performance in Seondary Schools in Anambra State." (September, 2021 to January, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Comparative Analysis of Sources of Funds for Public and Private Primary Schools in Anambra State." (October, 2019 to January, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2023 to February, 2023) |
| 2 | Adjudicator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (August, 2021 to August, 2021) |
| 3 | Collation officer, "10. Collation officer for the State House of Assembly and Presidential election polls during the general elections held in Nigeria" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 4 | Nigerian Representative, "Nigerian youths at the World Conference on Youths also held in Colombo, Sri Lanka," (May, 2014 to May, 2014) |
| 5 | Nigerian Representative, "Nigerian youths at the Commonwealth Youth Forum and Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held in Hambantota and Colomb, Sri Lanka respectively," (May, 2013 to May, 2013) |
| 6 | Nigerian Nominee, "United Nations International Conference on youth population and development" (August, 2012 to August, 2012) |
| 7 | Nigerian Nominee, "Nigerian Youths to the United Nations International Conference on youth population and development, New-York. United States of America in collaboration with UNFPA." (August, 2012 to August, 2012) |
| 8 | Youth member, "presidential committee on advocacy for the deregulation of the downstream sector of the petroleum industry, Abuja" (September, 2012 to September, 2012) |
| 9 | Nigerian Representative, "Nigerian youths in the conference organized by the International Planned Parenthood Federation tagged “Emerging leaders youth Summit in Oslo, Norway," (July, 2012 to July, 2012) |
| 10 | National deputy speaker, "Nigerian Youth Parliament, Abuja" (July, 2011 to November, 2015) |
| 11 | National Vice President, "Children and Young Persons Development Center" (July, 2008 to July, 2009) |
| 12 | 3. National Vice President, "Great Minds Youth Foundation" (July, 2008 to August, 2010) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Forum for African Women Educationalists" (member since 2025), https://fawe.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Association of Educational Management and Policy Practitioners" - A'EMAPP/MEM/2022/504 (member since 2022), https://aemapp.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)." (member since 2019), https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "National Association of Educational Administrators and Planners" (member since 2019), https://naeap.org.ng/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM)." (member since 2019), https://cceam.net/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)." (member since 2019), https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
| 7 | Full Member, "National Association of Educational Administrators and Planners" (member since 2019), https://naeap.org.ng/ |
| 8 | Full Member, "Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM)." (member since 2019), https://cceam.net/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "3rd International Congress: Humanities and Knowledge (ICON-huma 2024)", (UNESCO Catreda and University of Alicante, Spain), 28th October, 2024 to 29th October, 2024; University of Alicante, Spain |
| 2 | "Funding Architecture for Nigerian Educational System", (Educational Management & Policy Publishing in collaboration with Educational Managers and Policy Researchers), 1st August, 2023 to 4th August, 2023; University of Calabar International Conference Centre, Calabar. |
| 3 | "The 40th Annual Conference of the National Association for Educational Administrators and Planners at Calabar", (National Association for Educational Administration and Planning), 11th October, 2021 to 15th October, 2021; Calabar |
| 4 | "40th Annual Conference of the National Association of Educational Administrators and Planners (NAEAP)", (National Association for Educational Administration and Planning), International Conference Centre, University of Calabar, Nigeria. |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "8th Round Table: Reimagining Education for a Peaceful and Prosperous Future: The Intersection of Technology, Economic Empowerment and Conflict Resolution in Combating Educational Crises Among Young People in Southern Nigeria.", (University of Alicante, Spain in collaboration with the Department of Educational Management and Policy, UNIZIK, AWKA), Awka Windows on America |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Educational Leadership For Institutional Best Practices And Goal Achievement", (National Association for Educational Administration and Planning), 9th June, 2020 to 9th July, 2020; Annual Conference Webinar |
| 2 | "Quality Assurance In The Management Of Education Prospects And Challenges", (National Association for Educational Administration and Planning), 7th September, 2019 to 11th September, 2019; Nurudeen Alao Auditorium, University of Lagos |
| 3 | "The International Conference On Inclusive Education", (Faculty of Education), 14th June, 2018 to 14th June, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |