Dr. Anthony Osinachi Okorafor
Dr. Anthony Osinachi Okorafor is a SENIOR LECTURER in TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Anthony Osinachi Okorafor is a senior lecturer in Nnamdi Azikiwe University. He holds a Ph. D in Industrial Technical Education with specialization in Mechanical/Automobile Technology. He is a passionate academic and devotes good time to research. He has quite a good number of researched publications (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=UMxxCz0AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao). He has special research interest in TVET, capacity building (skill development), technology (ICT) integration in education, gender equity and School-Industry linkage.
He is a good team player and demonstrates great devotion to achieving cooperate goals. This explains why he has always been recommended and appointed into many committees in the department, faculty, university and society.
Personal Information
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Address: | Technology And Vocational Education, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2017) December, 2010 to October, 2016 Ph. D Technical Education/Mechanical/Automobile Technology |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, May, 2011) December, 2007 to November, 2010 M. Sc. Tech. Ed. Technical Education/Mechanical/Automobile Technology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, May, 2007) January, 2004 to July, 2006 B. Sc. Tech. Ed. Technical Education/Mechanical/Automobile Technology |
| 4 | Private. (SSCE, December, 2000) July, 2000 to September, 2000 SSCE Science |
| 5 | Ahaba Imenyi Central School Isuikwuato. (FSLC, May, 1997) January, 1987 to July, 1992 FSLC Basic Education |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2020 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2017 to September, 2020 |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2014 to September, 2017 |
| 4 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2013 to January, 2014 |
| 5 | Center Manager, National Directorate of Employment August, 2012 to January, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor. (2021, September) Entrepreneurship Culture School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, pp 62-78 |
| 2 | Jacinta Ifeoma Obidile, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor. (2018, August) Establishing a new business School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, pp 88-101 |
| 3 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Philomena Nnennaya Okorafor, Sunday Nwabueze Wogu. (2017, ) Effect Of Nigerian Political Dispensation On Curriculum And Instruction At The Tertiary Level. Department of Educational Foundations Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, pp 254-271 |
| 4 | O. T. Ibeneme, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor. (2015, August) Parents’ Attitude To Vocational Education In Nigeria: Implication To Young Peoples’ Access. Nigerian Academy of Education, (Issue 8), pp 183-196 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Michel Oghenekaro Onokpaunu. (2023, September), "IMPROVEMENT NEEDS OF BUSINESS EDUCATORS FOR MAINTENANCE OF MODERN LEARNING RESOURCES IN BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN UNIVERSITIES IN ANAMBRA DELTA STATES ", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF EDUCATION GRADUATES, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1=11 |
| 2 | Gowon Kerter Eric, Okoye P. I., Okorafor A. O. (2022, April), "NEED FOR ADOPTION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES IN TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION RESEARCH BY UNIVERSITY EDUCATORS AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC PREVALENCE", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies |
| 3 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Francisca Nebechi Nnajiofor. (2017, ), "TVET Policies And Practices In Nigeria: Why The Gap", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 612 - 624 |
| 4 | Titus Iloduba Eze, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor. (2016, August), "A Century Of Nigeria’s Existence: The Need To Strengthen Technical, Vocational Education And Training.", Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 125-133 |
| 5 | Philomena Nnennaya Okorafor, Ifeoma J Obidile, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Christian Amaechi Uduanochie. (2015, January), "Understanding Women’s Position In Education: The Nigerian Experience.", Planning and Changing 46 (3/4), Vol. 46, (Issue 3), pp 281-293 |
| 6 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Ogochukwu Tabugbo Ibeneme. (2015, October), "Ethical Issues In Teaching And Learning Of Vocational Education In Nigeria.", International Journal of Education and Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 165-171 |
| 7 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Woyengidubamo Kakiri, Esther Chinwendu Okorafor. (2015, December), "Women Participation In Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics In Nigeria: Challenges And Way Forward", NAM Institute of the Empowerment of Women (NIEW) Journal, Vol. 7, pp 99-112 |
| 8 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor. (2014, August), "Developing Indigenous Technology For Harnessing Local Natural Resources In Nigeria: The Place Of Technical Vocational Education And Training", International Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 8) |
| 9 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Philomena Nnennaya Okorafor. (2014, August), "Building The Image Of Technical, Vocational Education And Training For Fighting Terrorism And Enhancing Economic Development In Nigeria.", African Education Indices, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 175-186 |
| 10 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Christian A Uduanochie, Bartholomew Chimezie Achukwu. (2014, November), "Sustainable Mechanisms For Involving Industries In Technology Education For Economic Development.", World Educators Forum, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 87-99 |
| 11 | Titus Iloduba Eze, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor. (2014, October), "Pedagogical Information & Communication Technology Competencies Needed By Tertiary Technical Teachers In South East Nigeria", Journal of Vocational and Adult Education, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 26-36 |
| 12 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Chinweoke U Ike, Oluchi Chinazor Obi. (2014, December), "Inspiring Women’s Participation In Technical, Vocational Education And Training For Sustainable Development In Africa", NAM Institute of the Empowerment of Women (NIEW) Journal, Vol. 6, pp 45-56 |
| 13 | Philomena Nnennaya Okorafor, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor. (2013, ), "Technical, Vocational Education And Training (TVET) For Human Resource Development (HRD) In The Emerging Knowledge Economy.", The Intuition, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 150-161 |
| 14 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Francisca Nebechi Nnajiofor, Philomena Nnennya Okorafor, E U Enemuoh. (2013, December), "Towards Gender Equality In Educational Leadership: A Case Study Of Selected Tertiary Institutions In Nigeria", NAM Institute of the Empowerment of Women (NIEW) Journal, Vol. 5, pp 47-62 |
| 15 | Titus Iloduba Eze, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Mary Neoleen Obi. (2013, ), "Internet/networking Competencies Needed By Tertiary Technical Teachers In South East Nigeria", Delsu Journal of Educational Research and Development, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 16-32 |
| 16 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Chinweoke U Ike. (2013, ), "Relevance Of Entrepreneurship In Technical, Vocational Education And Training For Sustainable National Transformation", Unizik Orient Journal of Education, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 113-119 |
| 17 | Titus Iloduba Eze, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor. (2012, April), "TRENDS IN TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR IMPROVING NIGERIAN WORKFORCE", Ebonyi Vocational and Technology Education Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 107-115 |
| 18 | Iloduba Titus Eze, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor. (2012, ), "New Approach To The Development Of Technical, Vocational Education And Training (TVET) Curriculum For Improved Labour Productivity", International Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 101-108 |
| 19 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Chinweoke U Ike. (2012, June), "Developing And Sustaining E-learning Strategy For Open And Distance Education Programs In Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 50-57 |
| 20 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Philomena Nnennaya Okorafor, Chinweoke U Ike. (2012, September), "Enhancing Human Capacity Building In Open Distance Education Through Information Communication Technology In Nigeria.", Journal of Educational Media and Technology, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 16-22 |
| 21 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Philomena Nnennaya Okorafor. (2011, ), "Pedagogical Use Of ICT In Science Education: The Constructivist Perspective.", Journal of Research in Science and Technology Education, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 128-137 |
| 22 | Philomena Nnennaya Okorafor, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor. (2011, ), "New Teacher’s Professional Repertoire As Perceived By Technical Teachers In Colleges Of Education (Technical) In Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Curriculum Studies, Vol. 18, (Issue 3), pp 139-145 |
| 23 | Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Ugochukwu S Madubuko, Ekene E Achigbo. (2011, July), "Adopting E-learning In Nigerian Tertiary Education: Implications To Teacher Preparation", Unizik Orient Journal of Education, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 124-131 |
| 24 | Philomena Nnennaya Okorafor, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor. (2010, October), "Information And Communication Technology (ICT): Implications For Science Curriculum (The Constructivists Perspective)", Journal of Curriculum Studies, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 34-44 |
| 25 | Philomena Nnennaya Okorafor, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor. (2010, ), "Reappraising Technical And Vocational Education And Training (TVET) For Functionality And Self-Reliance", Journal of Qualitative Education, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 80-89 |
| 26 | Philomena Nnennaya Okorafor, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor. (2009, ), "Universal Basic Education And The Constructivist Curriculum Design", SEWIJ South East Women in Colleges of Education Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 30-35 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "availability and utilization of instructional resources for entrepreneurship in business education in colleges of education in South-East Nigeria." (2023). Completed Masters project by Loretta Onyeka Eziolisa 2016196010F |
| 2 | "Development and Validation of mobile phone maintenance training module for Technical Colleges" (2023). Completed Masters project by Okolo Chinedu Sunday 2017196022F |
| 3 | "EXTENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES BY BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by SOLOMON NNAEMEKA OKAFOR 2018196028F |
| 4 | "ASSESSMENT OF PRACTICAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS POSSESSED BY TECHNICAL COLLEGE BLOCKLAYING/BRICKLAYING AND CONCRETING GRADUATES FOR EMPLOYABILITY IN KADUNA STATE" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by BALA ANTHONY GORA 2019196028FB |
| 5 | "Work Skills Requirements of Technical College Electrical Installation graduates for Self-Employment in Anambra State" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Sandra Kenechukwu Innocent 2021196002FA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "Unizik Journal of Education Graduates" (July, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "NAU Journal of Technology and Vocational Education" (December, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "African Educational Research Journal" (April, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Evaluation of fine and applied arts educational programme in colleges of education in the south east Nigeria" (September, 2021 to July, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Physics Teachers’ utilization of physics content of University teacher training programme in teaching physics in secondary school in Anambra State" (December, 2021 to July, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Development and validation of business studies placement test for senior secondary schools in Anambra State" (February, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Level of Effectiveness of Teaching strategies used by Technology Education Lecturers in Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State" (February, 2021 to August, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Supervisor’s perception of records management practices by secretaries in Colleges of Education in South-East Nigeria" (March, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Competency Improvement needs of Business Teachers for effective Teaching of Business Subjects in Secondary Schools in Anambra State" (May, 2023). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "Mechatonic Skills needed by Technical College Motor Vehicle Mechanic Students for Self-Employment in Enugu State" (February, 2021). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Faculty of Education TRCN Committee" (February, 2023) |
| 2 | Sub-Dean, "Faculty of Education" (November, 2022) |
| 3 | Chairman, "Faculty of Education committee on Teaching Practice" (July, 2021) |
| 4 | Financial Secretary, "Ubogho Town Development Union" (December, 2021) |
| 5 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Quality Assurance Committee" (July, 2021 to May, 2023) |
| 6 | Member, "Faculty of Education Committee on Demerging Technology and Vocational Education" (September, 2021) |
| 7 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Curriculum Development Committee for OCHIE Igbo STEM Project" (September, 2021) |
| 8 | Member, "NAU, • Departmental Career Officer" (July, 2021) |
| 9 | Departmental Liason officer, "ASUU NAU branch" (July, 2019 to July, 2023) |
| 10 | Member, "ASUU NAU Committee on Labour and Trade Unions" (July, 2019) |
| 11 | Secretary, "Faculty of Education committee on Teaching Practice" (April, 2019 to April, 2021) |
| 12 | Editor/Vice Chairman,, "Faculty of Education News Letter committee" (October, 2019 to March, 2021) |
| 13 | Member, "TVE Deptl. Committee on Course Rationalization" (June, 2019 to August, 2019) |
| 14 | Regional House Fellowship Coordinator, "Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries South East Mega Region IV Amawbia" (June, 2018) |
| 15 | Financial Secretary, "Men of Valour Group of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries South East Mega Region IV Amawbia" (May, 2017) |
| 16 | Member, "Faculty of Education committee on International Conference" (March, 2017 to November, 2023) |
| 17 | Collation of Officer, "Independent Electoral Commission" (November, 2017 to November, 2017) |
| 18 | Member, "Faculty of Education committee on Environment and Utilities" (April, 2017 to October, 2019) |
| 19 | House Fellowship Leader, "Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries South East Mega Region IV Amawbia" (February, 2016) |
| 20 | Search the Scripture Teacher, "Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries South East Mega Region IV Amawbia" (March, 2016) |
| 21 | Member, "TVE Deptl. Workshop planning committee" (July, 2016 to November, 2016) |
| 22 | Vice President, "Ubogho Town Development Union" (December, 2014 to December, 2021) |
| 23 | Financial Secretary, "Ubogho Youth Association" (December, 2014 to December, 2017) |
| 24 | Member, "Faculty of Education Venture committee" (January, 2014) |
| 25 | Member, "TVE Deptl committee on creation of computer data base" (October, 2014 to September, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Technology Educators Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TEPAN)" (member since 2013), https://www.tepan.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshop | |
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| 1 | "17. Workshop training on Data Analytics with Microsoft Excel", (Awka Window on America in partnership with Flourish Data Analytics School), 16th February, 2022 to 18th February, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "18. 2022 South East Zonal Summit of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Charted)", (Nigerian Institute of Management (Charted)), 21st July, 2022 to 23rd July, 2022; Hilton Hotel Awka |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "16. IVETA-NBTE 2021 E-Workshop for TVET and Infrastructural Development", (International Vocational Education and Training Association in collaboration with National Board for Technical Education Kaduna), 12th October, 2021 to 12th October, 2021; Zoom |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "16th Annual National Conference Of National Association For The Advancement Of Knowledge – NAFAK", (National Association for the Advancement of Knowledge – NAFAK), 10th March, 2014 to 14th March, 2014; Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port-Harcourt |
| 2 | "26th Annual National Conference Of Nigerian Association Of Teachers Of Technology", (Technology Education Practitioners Association), 21st October, 2013 to 13th October, 2021; Federal polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State |
| 3 | "2nd International Conference Of West And Solomon Corporate Ideals Limited In Association With National Association For Research Development", (West and Solomon Corporate Ideals Limited in Association with National Association for Research Development), 10th September, 2012 to 14th September, 2012; University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State |
| 4 | "Annual National Conference Of The Faculty Of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 1st August, 2012 to 4th August, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "2012 International Conference Of The Faculty Of Education, UNN In Collaboration With Ministry Of Education, Anambra State And Her Affiliate Institutions", (Faculty of Education, UNN in collaboration with Ministry of Education, Anambra State and her Affiliate Institutions), 4th June, 2012 to 7th June, 2012; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 6 | "32nd International Conference Of Nigeria Association For Educational Media And Technology (NAEMT)", (Nigeria Association for Educational Media and Technology (NAEMT)), 19th September, 2011 to 23rd September, 2011; Imo State University, |
| 7 | "1st Bi-annual Faculty Of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University International Conference", (Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 22nd May, 2011 to 28th May, 2011; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 8 | "7th Annual Conference Of The Association For Encouraging Qualitative Education In Nigeria", (Association for Encouraging Qualitative Education in Nigeria), 9th May, 2011 to 13th May, 2011; College of Education Osiele-Abeokuta |
| 9 | "23rd Annual Conference Of The Nigerian Association Of Teachers Of Technology (NATT)", (Technology Education Practitioners Association), 19th October, 2010 to 22nd October, 2010; University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State |
| 10 | "6th Annual Conference Of The Association For Encouraging Qualitative Education In Nigeria", (Association for Encouraging Qualitative Education in Nigeria), 17th October, 2010 to 21st October, 2010; Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe, Anambra State |
| 11 | "23rd Annual Conference Of The Curriculum Organization Of Nigeria", (Curriculum Organization of Nigeria), 15th September, 2010 to 18th September, 2010; Pastoral center Abakaliki Ebonyi State |
| 12 | "2010 National Conference Of The Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 30th August, 2010 to 3rd September, 2010; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 13 | "30th Annual Conference Of Nigeria Association For Educational Media And Technology (NAEMT)", (Nigeria Association for Educational Media and Technology (NAEMT)), 5th October, 2009 to 9th October, 2009; College of Education Afah Nsit Akwa Ibom |
| 14 | "22nd Annual Conference Of The Curriculum Organization Of Nigeria (CON)", (Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON)), 16th September, 2009 to 19th September, 2009; College of Education Agbor Delta State |