Dr. Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne
Dr. Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne is a SENIOR LECTURER in ECONOMICS Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. She obtained her B.sc, M.sc, and Ph.D. in Development Economics at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Pontifical Gregorian University Rome, Italy. She also obtained another M.sc in Management of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) at the Faculty of Social Sciences, at Pontifical University Angelicum, Rome, Italy. She obtained a Diploma in Health Science from the Department of Social Sciences at Pontifical Urban University Rome, Italy. In 2020, she also obtained a certificate in Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies through an online learning initiative of Harvard University USA.
Dr. Uzonwanne has served in many institutions such as; the Department of Economics Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka as both academic staff and coordinator of postgraduate seminars, part-time lecturer at Tansian University, Umunya (2016), Managing Director of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters Madonna Renewal Centre Nkpor-Agu, from 2012- 2022, Fund Raiser of an International Non- Governmental Organization: Aid to the Church in Need, Rome, Italy, 2009-2010, Classroom teacher at Mater Christ Catholic Girls Secondary School, Igede-Ekiti, Ekiti State, 1998-2003 and Account Officer at Mater Christ Catholic Girls Secondary School, Igede-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Dr. Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne's teaching and research interests include Microeconomics, Development Economics, Problems and Policies of Development, Economics of Development and Planning, Monetary Economics, and Qualitative Research.
She has attended many local and international conferences and published in local and international journals. She is the chief editor of the International Journal of Social Sciences and Education (2018 special edition), Editor of the Journal of Economics NAU, and the Journal of Energy Economics NAU from 2022 to date. She is the author of many books such as (1) Empowerment Strategy for Catholic School Management (2) Rediscovering the Essence of NGOs, both published in 2019, and (3) a co-author of the book; A Guide for Research Process and Referencing written in 2020 and (4) keys to business success published in 2021 and (5)Problems and POlicis of Development in 2023.
Dr.Uzonwanne has reviewed lots of work for different journals both local and international such as the Journal of Economics, management and Trade (2021), the Journal of Nigerian Economic Studies (2021), the Asian Research Journal of Mathematics (2021), Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Account (2022) and so many others.
Apart from her teaching career, Dr. Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne is a member of professional bodies such as the Nigerian Economic Society, Association for the Advancement of African Women Economist (AAAWE), Nigerian Association for Energy and Environmental Economics (NAEEE), International Association for Female Academic Doctors (IAFAD) and Fellow, Center for Migration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. She is also a consultant with the African Development Institute.
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Address: | Economics, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ECONOMICS |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2012) July, 2009 to July, 2012 PhD Development Economics (Social Science) |
| 2 | Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy. (Master of Philosophy, November, 2010) February, 2008 to June, 2009 Msc Development Economics |
| 3 | Pontifical University, Angelicum, Rome, Italy.. (Master Degree, October, 2010) March, 2009 to December, 2010 MSC NGO Management Of Non Governmental Organization |
| 4 | Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2008) January, 2004 to June, 2008 Bsc Development Economics |
| 5 | Charles Heerey Memorial Juniorate Urualla, Imo State. (SSCE, December, 1994) November, 1989 to July, 1994 SSCE |
| 6 | Nworah Umunna Memorial Primary School Onitsha, Anambra State.. (FSLC, September, 1991) September, 1983 to July, 1988 |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | Harvard University (HarvardX), Massachusetts (May, 2020) April, 2020 to May, 2020 Entrepreneurship In Emerging Economies |
| 2 | Pontifical Urban University Rome, Italy (May, 2009) May, 2008 to October, 2009 Diploma Health Science |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Quality Assurance, Department of Economics NAU June, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Course Lecturer, Centre for Migration Unizik April, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Editor, Department of Economics NAU January, 2021 to September, 2025 |
| 4 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy Awka October, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | Course Lecturer, School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka September, 2020 to Present |
| 6 | Production Manager, Journal of Economic Studies, Department of Economics UNIZIK May, 2019 to February, 2020 |
| 7 | Module Development, Centre for Migration Unizik March, 2019 to Present |
| 8 | Session Chaired, AFDB-WAIFEM March, 2019 to March, 2019 |
| 9 | Consultant, African Development Bank (AFDB), Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. March, 2019 to March, 2020 |
| 10 | Chairman Exam Misconduct, Faculty of Social Sciences NAU February, 2019 to January, 2023 |
| 11 | PG Supervisor, School of Postgraduate Studies UNIZIK July, 2018 to Present |
| 12 | Part time Lecturer, Tansian University Umunya January, 2016 to January, 2016 |
| 13 | PG Seminar Coordinator, Department of Economics UNIZIK June, 2014 to September, 2019 |
| 14 | Administrator, Madonna Renewal Centre Nkpor August, 2012 to Present |
| 15 | Fund Raiser, Aid to the Church in Need January, 2009 to January, 2010 |
| 16 | Production Manager, Encounter Journal of African Life and Theology Rome, Italy February, 2008 to December, 2008 |
| 17 | Class Room Teacher and Account Officer, Mater Christ Catholic Girls Secondary School, Igede-Ekiti, Ekiti State September, 1998 to September, 2004 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | UZONWANNE, MARIA CHINECHEREM AND ONYEJIUWA CHIKA. (2023, September) PROBLEMS AND POLICIES OF DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA FAB EDUCATIONAL BOOKS AWKA-NIGERIA |
| 2 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem and Udoye Edwin. (2022, November) Keys to Business Success Eternal Press Awka |
| 3 | Ezenekwe, Uju Regina, Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem, Uzoechina Benedict Ikemefuna. (2020, July) A Guide For Research Process And Referencing |
| 4 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem. (2019, September) EMPOWERMENT STRATEGY FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL MANAGEMENT FAB ANIEH NIG. LTD |
| 5 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem. (2019, September) Rediscovering The Essence Of The NGOs Premier Publishers Ltd. 15/16 Dan Anyiam Shopping Plaza Wetheral Road, Owerri. |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Amaka Gertrude Metu, Kingsley Chidera Adonike, Francis Chukwudi Onyedibe. (2023, January) Effect of COVID-19 on Small- and Medium-Scale Enterprises in Nigeria Which Sector Is Mostly Affected? Routledge, Vol. 1, pp 278-292 |
| 2 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem, Uju Ezenekwe & Nzeribe Geraldine. (2023, February) Palm Oil Production for the Food and Cosmetics Industry in Africa: Ethics and Sustainability Implications Intech Open |
| 3 | Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Chika P. Imoagwu, Chinwendu, P Onugha. (2022, November) Linking Economic Planning to Budgeting Eternal Press Awka, pp 144-164 |
| 4 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem. (2021, June) Economic Realities and Conflict of Values in Nigeria: The Role of Family School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 5 | Maria Chinecherem UZONWANNE. (2019, ) BASIC ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF AN UNDERDEVELOPED ECONOMY IN STRUCTURE AND PROBLEMS OF THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY FAB ANIEH PRESS AWKA, pp 194-226 |
| 6 | Maria Chinecherem UZONWANNE. (2018, ) NATIONAL INCOME ACCOUNTING AND CIRCULAR FLOW OF INCOME IN INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS Djompol Int’l Co. Ltd |
| 7 | Ezenekwe Uju & Uzonwanne, M. C.. (2018, ) Market Structure Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (UPEB |
| 8 | Ezenekwe, U. R, Bernard, O. A. & Uzonwanne, M. C.. (2018, September) Analysis of energy consumption pattern and its effect on economic growth in Nigeria. NAEE/IAEE International conference |
| 9 | Maria Chinecherem UZONWANNE. (2017, ) MONEY AND BANKING In INTRODUCTION TO MICROECONOMICS FAB ANIEH PRESS AWKA |
| 10 | Maria Chinecherem UZONWANNE. (2017, ) 'ELEMENTARY MARKET ANALYSIS' IN PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II Eternal Press Awka |
| 11 | Maria Chinecherem UZONWANNE. (2017, ) 'MONEY AND BANKING' IN PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II Djompol Printers & Publishers,, pp 61-102 |
| 12 | Nwogwugwu Uche Collins, Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne. (2017, ) 'NATIONAL INCOME ACCOUNTING AND CIRCULAR FLOW OF INCOME' IN PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II Djompol Printers & Publishers,, pp 1-32 |
| 13 | Uzonwanne, M.C. & Metu Amaka. G. (2017, August) Stabilization Policies In Developing Countries’ In Macroeconomics published by : Djompol Printers & Publishers. |
| 14 | Maria Chinecherem UZONWANNE. (2017, August) MONEY AND BANKING I Djompol Printers & Publishers, pp 61-102 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Innocent Chile Nzeh , Uche Collins Nwogwugwu , Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne , Christopher Urua Kalu , Emmanuel Chinonye Akalazu. (2024, January), "Investigating the Joint Impact of Exchange Rate and Foreign Direct Investment Inflows on Domestic Interest Rate in Nigeria", Financial Economics Letters, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-15 |
| 2 | Izuchukwu Benjamin Oduche, Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Olisa Dennis Maduka & Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne. (2023, April), "AN ANALYSIS OF THE LINKAGE BETWEEN INFLATION, SAVINGS AND OUTPUT IN NIGERIA", Global Scientific Journals, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 1364-1382 |
| 3 | Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Catherine Chidinma Mbah, Chinasa Ifeoma Obi, & Francis Chukwudi Onyedibe. (2023, June), "THE IMPACT OF CROP PRODUCTION ON THE ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA", Journal of Advanced Research in Economics and Administrative Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1-12 |
| 4 | Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Geraldine Ejiaka Nzeribe. (2023, May), "Impact of Environmental Pollution from Industrial Agriculture on the Quality of Human Life in Nigeria: Concern for GMOs and Agri- Business", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 167-186 |
| 5 | Obetta Ugochukwu Doris, Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Amaka Metu & Eze A. Eze. (2023, November), "FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT IN NIGERIA", Journal of Economic Studies (JES), Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 255-266 |
| 6 | Ugochukwu Paul Ilonze, Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Ebere Stella Nwokoye & Eze. E. Eze. (2023, November), "IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE ON HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA", Journal of Economic Studies (JES), Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 154-171 |
| 7 | Okeke C.A., Nwogwugwu, U. C., Ezenekwe, R. U., Uzonwanne, M. C. and Ekwoh, G. A.. (2023, November), "Inclusive growth and informal sector growth in Enugu State, Nigeria", Journal of Economic Studies (JES), Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 391-413 |
| 8 | Uju Regina Ezenekwe*, Eze A. Eze, Geraldine Ejiaka Nzeribe, Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne. (2023, September), "Winning the Environmental Sustainability Crusade: Do Agricultural Development and Public Debt Mitigate Environmental Pollution in Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 1481-1497 |
| 9 | Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Onyedibe Chukwudi Francis and Matthew Okechukwu Nwokoye. (2023, May), "IMPACT OF LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION ON GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Advanced Economics, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 107-118 |
| 10 | Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne , Catherine Chidinma Mbah , Francis Chukwudi Onyedibe and Chinasa Ifeoma Obi. (2023, May), "Impact of Fish Production on the Gross Domestic Product in Nigeria", Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, Vol. 29, (Issue 8), pp 88-98 |
| 11 | Mbah Catherine Chidinma , Okoli Chike Kingsley , Uzonwanne Maria Chinecherem , Orjime Simon Mtswenem. (2022, May), "Economic Stabilization Policy in Nigeria: Reassessing the Classical-Keynesian Uncertainty Controversy", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) |, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 892-899 |
| 12 | Okonkwo, Ogochukwu A., Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne and Ezenwobi Ngozi Florence. (2022, July), "Impact of Educational Sector on Human Capital Development in Nigeria", Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, Vol. 22, (Issue 21), pp 42-52 |
| 13 | Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne , Catherine Chidinma Mbah , Kingsley Chidera Adonike , Innocent Acho Egbunike. (2022, September), "Trans-Atlantic Transmission Of Interest Rate Shocks: Any Macroeconomic Concern For Nigeria?", International Journal of Economics Development Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 245-256 |
| 14 | Lucky I. OKOYE , Chris U.KALU, Maria C. UZONWANNE & R. Uju EZENEKWE. (2022, December), "Small-Scale Fish Farming and Poverty Reduction in Some Selected States in Southeast, Nigeria", Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 84-100 |
| 15 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem, Asogwa Henry, Ezenekwe Uju and Nzeribe Geraldine. (2022, December), "HOUSEHOLDS INEQUALITY AND INSURANCE INCIDENCE DYNAMICS: IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH RISK FINANCING IN NIGERIA", Torun International Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 16), pp 69-84 |
| 16 | Geraldine Nzeribe, Uju Ezenekwe, Maria Chinecherem Uzonwwanne, Amaka Metu, Chekwube, V. Mdadichie. (2022, December), "POVERTY-GROWTH-INEQUALITY TRIANGLE: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA", Torun International Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 16), pp 85-102 |
| 17 | Kingsley Chidera Adonike, Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Mbah Catherine Chidinma. (2022, April), "NIGERIA-CHINA BILATERAL TRADE RELATIONS: ECONOMIC GAIN OR DRAIN FOR NIGERIA?", African Journal of Business and Economic Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 70-89 |
| 18 | Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Anayo Nkamnebe, Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, GERALDINE EJIAKA NZERIBE, Chekwube Vitus Madichie. (2022, June), "The new scramble for Africa’s oil: Implication for Labour and employment.", Torun International Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 15) |
| 19 | Geraldine Ejiaka Nzeribe, Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Amaka G. Metu, Chibuike R. Oguanobi, &Anthony Ajana Uzodigwe. (2022, March), "Empirical Analysis of the Effect of Public Health Expenditure and Out-of-Pocket Health Spending on Poverty in Nigeria. Journal of African Development", Journal of African Development, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 155-186 |
| 20 | Francis Chukwudi Onyedibe; Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne; Mbah Catherine Chidinma. (2022, May), "Impact of Budget Deficit Financing on Money Supply in Nigeria", Asian Journal of Growth, Vol. 1, (Issue 9), pp 20-30, DOI: 10.20448/growth.v9i1.3931 |
| 21 | Onyedibe Chukwudi Francis , Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne , Uju Regina Ezenekwe , Geraldine Ejiaka Nzeribe and Ngozi Florence Ezenweobi. (2021, December), "Impact of Budget Deficit Financing on Money Demand in Nigeria", Journal of Economics, Management and Trade, Vol. 27, (Issue 10), pp 29-47, DOI: 10.9734/JEMT/2021/v27i1030370 |
| 22 | Chidinma C. Mbah, Chike K. Okoli1 , Chinecherem M. Uzonwanne. (2021, September), "POPULATION GROWTH INDUCED AND HOUSEHOLDS FINANCIAL VULNERABILITY IN NIGERIA", European journal of Economics and Financial Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 115-131 |
| 23 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem ; Adonike, Kingsley Chidera; Egbunike, Innocent Acho. (2021, ), "AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE AREA AND NIGERIA’S MACROECONOMY: CONCERN FOR IMPORTED INFLATION", The Nigerian Journal of Energy & Environmental Economics (NJEE); @ Published by Department of Economics, NAU, Awka, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 41-56 |
| 24 | Timothy Ogbemudiare Idehi , Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne. (2021, September), "IMPACT OF EXTERNAL DEBT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA", European journal of Economics and Financial Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 132-150 |
| 25 | NWOKOYE, Mathew Okechukwu , ADAMU, Peter & UZONWANNE Maria Chinecherem. (2021, ), "SELECTED SECTORAL CONTRIBUTION TO UNEMPLOYMENT REDUCTION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA", Journal of Economic Studies (JES), Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 61-74 |
| 26 | Maria Chinecherem UZONWANNE. (2020, March), "Non-oil Export And Economic Growth In Nigeria: A Disaggregated Analysis", Turkish Economic Revie, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-15 |
| 27 | Maria Chinecherem UZONWANNE. (2020, March), "The Scramble For African Mining By World Economic Powers: Concern For Africa’s", Journal of Economics Bibliography, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 23-38 |
| 28 | Maria Chinecherem UZONWANNE. (2020, March), "International Trade And Economic Growth In Nigeria: An Auto Regressive And Distributed LAG Bound Test Approach", Journal of Economics Library, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-18 |
| 29 | Maria C. UZONWANNE; Anoke E. EZE; Geraldine E. NZERIBE ; Uju R. EZENEKWE; Chiemezie D. UKEJE. (2020, March), "Assessment Of The Efficiency Of Public Education Expenditure On Literacy Rate In Nigeria", Journal of Economic and Social Thought, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 30 | Maria Chinecherem UZONWANNE. (2020, October), "Expanding Female Capacity For Poverty Reduction: Strategies For Sustainable Development In Africa", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 11, (Issue 20), pp 7-15 |
| 31 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem; Ezenekwe, Uju; Nzeribe Geraldine; Mathew, Nwokoye & Adonike, Kingsley Chidera. (2020, ), "IMPACT OF TRANSPORTATION COST ON PRICES OF CONSUMABLE COMMODITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE.", Published by Department of Economics, NAU, Awka., Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 195-204 |
| 32 | Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Henry.T Asogwa, Uju. R Ezenekwe, Geraldine. E . Nzeribe. (2020, September), "Households Inequality and Insurance Incidence Dynamics: Implication for Health risk Financing in Nigeria", Virtual International Scientific Conference on Challenges of Contemporary Economics. Organized by University of Economics and Human Sciences |
| 33 | Uzonwanne, M. C; Ezenekwe, Uju, Nwokoye Mathew, Nzeribe, Geraldine & Ukeje Chiemezie. (2019, September), "Developmental Challenges of African Developing Economies: A Multi-Disciplinary Discourse, in the Nigerian", Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 53-80 |
| 34 | Olatunji A. SHOBANDE; Uju R. EZENEKWE; Maria C. UZONWANNE. (2018, ), "Restructuring Rural Financial Market For Agricultural Growth In Nigeri", Turkish Economic Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 241-253 |
| 35 | Maria Chinecherem UZONWANNE. (2018, ), "Economic Globalization And Poverty Reduction: A Nigerian Perspective", Journal of Economics and Political Economy, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 410-423 |
| 36 | Olatunji A. SHOBANDE; Uju R. EZENEKWE; Maria C. UZONWANNE. (2018, September), "Revisiting Economic Integration In West Africa: A Theoretical Exposition", Journal of Economic and Social Thought, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 225-229 |
| 37 | Bernard, Ojonugwa Anthony, Ezenekwe, Uju, Maria Chinecherem Uzowanne. (2018, June), "ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION, CO2 EMISSION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA", Journal of Social Sciences and Education, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 41-68 |
| 38 | Geraldine Nzeribe, Ezenekwe UJu, Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem. (2018, November), "OVER THREE DECADES OF TRADE LIBERALISATION IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTIO", Unizik Journal of Business, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 39 | Uju Regina Ezenekwe; Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne. (2017, March), "TREE CROP DISEASES MANAGEMENT AND DWINDLING FOOD PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 405-416 |
| 40 | Uju Regina Ezenekwe; Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne. (2017, ), "Effects Of Abandoned Highway Construction Project In The Nigerian Economy: A Case Study Of Enugu-Onitsha Highway Road", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 10), pp 30-34 |
| 41 | Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Uju Regina Ezenekwe. (2017, ), "Financial Illiteracy And Cashless System In Nigeria", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 123-139 |
| 42 | Joan N. Ozoh, Uzonwanne Maria Chinecherem. (2017, ), "Child Labour And Its Determinants In Informal Sector Of Onitsha, Anambra State , Nigeria.", Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 20), pp 104-117 |
| 43 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem; Ezenekwe, Uju, Ukeje Desmond. (2017, December), "FINANCE AS A CATALYST FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR GROWTH IN NIGERIA", Babcock Journal of Ec onomics (BJOE), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 50-62 |
| 44 | Uju Regina Ezenekwe; Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne. (2017, ), "Developing Positive Attitudes In Microfinance Banks: Implications For Nigeria’s Recessed Economy", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 1) |
| 45 | UZONWANNE, Maria Chinecherem. (2017, ), "ECONOMIC RECESSION AND THE NEED FOR DIVERSIFICATION IN NIGERIA:THE ROLE OF NGOs IN FIGHTING POVERTY", Published by Department of Economics, NAU, Awka., Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 1-19 |
| 46 | Metu Amaka G. , Uzonwanne, M.C.. (2017, ), "THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATIVE ORGANISATIONSINNIGERIA", Published by Department of Economics, NAU, Awka., Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 1-15 |
| 47 | Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne; Regina Uju Ezenekwe; Paul Chinenye Iregbenu. (2016, March), "ELECTIONEERING CAMPAIGN AND THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 650-662 |
| 48 | Izuchukwu Clement Igbanugo; Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne; Ezenekwe, Uju. (2016, March), "SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISES IN AFRICAN SETTING: THE PLACE OF WOMEN", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 762-778 |
| 49 | Akubue, Chukwuma, Ezenekwe, Uju Regina, Uzonwanne, Chinecherem Maria. (2016, April), "ENTREPRENEURIAL AND NEW MEDIA APPROACHES IN THE POULTRY MANAGEMENT OF BROILERS AND LAYERS IN ANAMBRA STATE: A CASE STUDY OF DUNUKOFIA LOCAL GOVERNMENT", International Journal of Economics Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 16-28 |
| 50 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem. (2015, June), "THE INDISPENSABLE ROLE OF TAXATION FOR STATE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Economics Research, 20 (5), pp.48 59., Vol. 20, (Issue 5), pp 48-59 |
| 51 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem. (2015, September), "CO-OPERATIVE ORGANIZATIONS AS A MEANS OF POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 482-498 |
| 52 | Augustine C. Osigwe; Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne. (2015, ), "Causal Relationship Among Foreign Reserves, Exchange Rate And Foreign Direct Investment: Evidence From Nigeria", International Journal of Economics and, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 882-888 |
| 53 | Paul Iregbenu; Chinecherem Uzonwanne. (2015, ), "Security Challenges And Implications To National Stability", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 169-175 |
| 54 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem. (2015, July), "Deposit Money Banks And Financing Of Small And Medium Scale Enterprises In Nigeria", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 8), pp 185-195 |
| 55 | Kalu, Chris U, Uzonwanne, Maria C (Ph.D), Okeyika, Kene.O, Maduka, Olisaemeka, D. (2015, ), "Modeling MSMEs Financing And Economic Growth: Evidence From Nigeria", Mathematical Theory and Modeling, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 236-247 |
| 56 | Uzonwanne Maria Chinecherem, Iregbenu, Paul Chinenye Ezenekwe, Regina Uju. (2015, February), "SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA AND THE PROBLEM OF URBANIZATION AND URBAN UNEMPLOYMENT", Australian Journal of Business and Management Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 1-7 |
| 57 | Maria Chinecherem UZONWANNE. (2015, ), "Economic Diversification In Nigeria In The Face Of Dwindling Oil Revenue", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 61-67 |
| 58 | Maria Chinecherem UZONWANNE. (2015, September), "IMPACT OF FOREIGN AID ON CAPITAL GENERATION IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 876-889 |
| 59 | Chidozie, Ejike Jacob, Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem and Ezenekwe, Regina Uju. (2015, August), "MEDIA AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ROLL-BACK MALARIA PROGRAMME IN NIGERIA: A Case Study Of Anambra State", Australian Journal of Business and Management Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 26-35 |
| 60 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem, Ezenekwe, Regina Uju and Iregbenu, Paul Chinenye. (2015, August), "FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL AND THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY", Australian Journal of Business and Management Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 15-25 |
| 61 | Paul C. Iregbenu, Maria C. Uzonwanne, Uche C. Nwogwugw. (2014, December), "AFRICA’S ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN IN GLOBAL CHANGE", Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1-11 |
| 62 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem. (2008, ), "THE ECCLESIASTICAL INPUT IN PROMOTING GOOD ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA", Encounter International Journal of African Life and Religion,, Vol. 8, pp 131-141 |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem. (2012, April), "Empowerment Strategy and Organizational Management in Nigeria: A case study of Catholic Schools in South Eastern Nigerar". Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Uzonwanne, Maria Chinecherem; Adonike, Kingsley Chidera; Egbunike, Innocent Acho and Ideh, Timothy Ogbemudiare. (2021, October), "TRANS-ATLANTIC TRANSMISSION OF INTEREST RATE SHOCKS: ANY MACROECONOMIC CONCERN FOR NIGERIA?", |
| 2 | Uju Ezenekwe, Bernard Ojonugwa Anthony & Maria Chinechcrem Uzowanne. (2018, November), "Analysis Of Energy Consumption Pattern And Its Effect On Economic Growth In Nigeria", Nigerian Association for Energy Economics |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Analysis of the Effect of globalization on Human Capital Flight in Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Ukeje Chiemezie Desmond |
| 2 | "Analysis of Nigeria-China Agreements on export diversification and industrialization: Implications for economic growth in Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Adonike Kingsly Chidera |
| 3 | "Impact of External debt on Economic Growth in Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Ide Timothy Ogbemudiare (2017116006F) |
| 4 | "IMPACT OF BUDGET DEFICIT FINANCING ON MONEY SUPPLY IN NIGERIA" (2023). Completed Masters project by ONYDIBE CHUKWUDI FRANCIS (2019116003FA) |
| 5 | "IMPACT OF EDUCATION ON HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIgERIA" (2023). Completed Masters project by OKONKWO OGOCHUKWU ANASTETIA (2013116039) |
| 6 | "IMPACT OF GOVERMENT EXPENDITURE ON HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA" (2023). Completed Masters project by ILONZE PAUL UGOCHUKWU (2020116012F) |
| 7 | "FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT GENERATION NEXUS IN NIGERIA" (2023). Completed Masters project by OBETTA UGOCHUKWU DORIS (2020116002F) |
| 8 | "Impact of Small-Scale Fish Farming on Poverty Reduction in Selected States of South-East Nigeria" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Ezeokoye Lucy Ignatius (2019117003FA) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "PROBLEMS AND POLICIES OF DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA" (May, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "THE NIGERIA JOURNAL OF ENERGY ECONOMICS & ENVIROMENTAL ECONOMICS (NJEEE) DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS NAU" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Economic Studies (JES)" (January, 2022) |
| 3 | Editor, "Introduction to Macroeconomics" (September, 2018) |
| 4 | Editor, "Principles of Economics I" (September, 2018) |
| 5 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Social Sciences and Education" (November, 2018) |
| 6 | Editor, "Principles of Economics II" (September, 2017) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews Ms_JMSRR_69903 Extractive Commodity Price Risks and Effects given Covid-19 Pandemic" (May, 2021) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Factors associated with utilization of donor funds in Somali Region of Ethiopia" (August, 2021) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "INFLUENCE OF GENDER AND AGE WITH CONSUMERS ‘GREEN BEHAVIOUR’" (July, 2021) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Factors Promoting Pet Economic Development among Youth in the COVID-19" (March, 2021) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Factors Associated with Utilization of Donor Funds in Somali Region of Ethiopia" (June, 2021) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Influence of Gender and Age with Consumers ‘Green Behavior" (June, 2021) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "An Analysis of the Livelihoods Activities of the Tribal Communities of Arunachal Pradesh, India: The Case of Galo Tribal People" (August, 2021) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "COVID-19 PANDEMIC ITS IMPACT ON EARTH, ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT" (August, 2021) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "ANCHOR BORROWERS’ PROGRAMME AND POVERTY LEVEL AMONG SMALLHOLDERFARMERS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND GROWTH PLAN" (September, 2019) |
| 10 | Reviewer, "LABOUR MARKET GENDER INEQUALITY AND POVERTY IN NIGERIA." (September, 2019) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Editor, "THE NIGERIA JOURNAL OF ENERGY &ENVIROMENTAL ECONOMICS (NJEEE) NAU" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC STUDIES NAU" (October, 2021) |
| 3 | Chairman, Exam Misconduct Committee, "Faculty of Social Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2019) |
| 4 | Member, ASUU Cooperatives By-Law Amendment, "ASUU Cooperatives UNIZIK" (July, 2019 to July, 2019) |
| 5 | Member, FSS Delayed Result, "Faculty of Social Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2019 to November, 2020) |
| 6 | Member: Curriculum Committee, "Department of Economics UNIZIK" (October, 2019 to December, 2020) |
| 7 | Member; Staff Seminar and Development,, "Department of Economics UNIZIK" (October, 2019) |
| 8 | CHIEF EDITOR, "JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND EDUCATION" (June, 2018 to October, 2019) |
| 9 | Staff Adviser, 200 Level, "Department of Economics UNIZIK" (February, 2017) |
| 10 | Staff Adviser, 200 Level, "Department of Economics UNIZIK" (February, 2017 to October, 2018) |
| 11 | Chairman, "Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters Project Committee" (August, 2016 to October, 2017) |
| 12 | Secretary, "Faculty of Social Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2015 to October, 2017) |
| 13 | Secretary Linkage Committee, "Faculty of Social Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2015 to October, 2017) |
| 14 | Member, Economic Department Lecture Series,, "Department of Economics UNIZIK" (April, 2014 to October, 2017) |
| 15 | Assistant Welfare Officer, "Department of Economics UNIZIK" (April, 2014 to October, 2016) |
| 16 | Member, "Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters Financial Committee" (August, 2014 to August, 2017) |
| 17 | Manager, "Madonna Renewal Centre Nkpor" (August, 2012 to January, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Association of Nigerian Women Academic Doctors" (member since 2019), https://www.anwadinc.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "The Nigerian Economic Society" - FM.4185 (member since 2017), https://www.nigerianeconomicsociety.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Association for the Advancement of African Women Economists" (member since 2017), http://www.aaawe.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association for Energy Economics" (member since 2015), https://www.naee.org.ng |
| 5 | Full Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities" (member since 2014), https://asuunigeria.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Nigeria and Migration Today: The Diverse Strategies of State and Non-State Actors", (Centre for Migration studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 1st February, 2024 to 2nd February, 2024; Awka |
| 2 | "Cutivating New Frontiers in Employability Research for skills and Career Enhancement", (African Centre for Career Enhancement and Skills Support (Access)), 31st July, 2023 to 4th August, 2023; Zoom |
| 3 | "GLOBAL UNCERTAINTIES AND POLICY INTERVENTIONS FOR MACROECONOMIC STABILITY IN AFRICA", (Nigeria Economic Society), 26th October, 2021 to 29th October, 2021; Abuja |
| 4 | "3rd UBS International Conference “COVID-19: Harnessing the Informal Sector for Sustainable Economic Development", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th April, 2021 to 27th April, 2021; Awka |
| 5 | "AFRICAN CONTINENTAL FREE TRADE", (NES (Nigerian Economic Society)), 21st September, 2020 to 22nd September, 2020; Abuja, Nigeria |
| 6 | "Perspective Of Entrepreneurship, Education And Technology", (GlobWorld Association of Academic Doctors in Collaboration with Colorado Technical University Colorado Technical University), 19th September, 2020 to 20th September, 2020; USA |
| 7 | "Challenges Of Contemporary Economics", (University of Warsaw), 14th September, 2020 to 15th September, 2020; Warsaw, Poland |
| 8 | "Participated at the De-Risking the Future of Europe: Reforming the Micro-Financial Architecture at London School of Economics Houghton Street", (London School of Economics), 11th September, 2019 to 11th September, 2019; London |
| 9 | "The 12th NAEE/IAEE International Conference on “Energy Efficiency and Access Imperatives for Sustainable Development in Emerging Economies", (NAEE/IAEE), 14th April, 2019 to 16th April, 2019; Abuja |
| 10 | "Economic Integration And Financial Deepening", (African Development Bank (AFDB-WAIFEM)), 18th March, 2019 to 22nd March, 2019; Lagos |
| 11 | "Optimizing Value Chain in the Agricultural Sector in Nigeria", (59th Annual Conference of Nigeria Economic Society[NES]), 25th September, 2018 to 27th September, 2018; Abuja |
| 12 | "Energizing emerging economics: Role of natural gas and renewable energy resources", (The 11th annual Conference, organized by the Nigerian association of Energy Economics (NAEE) in collaboration with the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE)), 25th April, 2018 to 26th April, 2018; Abuja |
| 13 | "Sustainable Development", (VIVAT international), 30th April, 2017 to 5th May, 2017; Lagos |
| 14 | "Energizing emerging economics: Role of natural gas and renewable energy resources", (NAEE/IAEE), 25th April, 2016 to 26th April, 2016; Abuja |
| 15 | "The New Media and Capacity Building in Developing Economics", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Unizik), 2nd December, 2015 to 5th December, 2015; Awka |
| 16 | "National Security and the Nigerian Economy in the 21st Century", (Department of Economics UNIZIK), 29th November, 2015 to 29th November, 2015; Awka |
| 17 | "Future Energy Policy Options: Assessment, Formulation and Implementation", (University of Ibadan), 26th April, 2015 to 28th April, 2015; Ibadan |
| 18 | "Attaining Inclusive Growth in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges", (Nigerian Economic Society [NES]), 11th October, 2014 to 14th October, 2014; Abuja |
| 19 | "Energy Consumption and Nigerian Economy: Challenges and Prospects in the 21st century", (Economics Department Unizik), 24th July, 2014 to 24th July, 2014; Awka |
| 20 | "Social Sciences and Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Unizik), 5th July, 2014 to 8th July, 2014; Awka |
| 21 | "Economic Policies and the Quality of Life in Africa", (Nigeria Economic Society), Abuja |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Migration Modules Development And Teaching Migration For Effective Learning", (Centre for Migration Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 19th August, 2019 to 23rd September, 2019; Enugu |
| 2 | "Postgraduate Studies Research Workshop at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria. Theme: Deepening Research Competence for Effective Scholarship", (Nnamdi Azikwe Postgraduate School), 9th October, 2018 to 12th October, 2018; Awka |
| 3 | "Improving Research Capacity for Sustainable Development", (Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka,), 22nd January, 2018 to 1st February, 2018; Awka |
| 4 | "Academic Writing and Publishing", (Enaago Academy, Azikiwe University), 15th December, 2017 to 20th September, 2021; Awka |
| 5 | "Towards a principled and Ideological Unionism,", (ASUU, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka,), 15th June, 2017 to 15th June, 2017; Awka |
| 6 | "Train the Trainers", (School of Post Graduate, UNIZIK), 27th April, 2016 to 27th April, 2016; Awka |
| 7 | "High Profile Grant Oriented Proposals-Writing and Research Management", (Ekwueme Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Research(ECMR) in Collaboration with Centre for Health and Allied Legal and Demographical Development Research and Training (CHALADDRAT)), 26th May, 2015 to 27th May, 2015; Awka |
| 8 | "Research Issues in Social Sciences", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Unizik), 25th September, 2014 to 26th September, 2014; Awka |
| 9 | "Basics of Budgeting and How to Raise and Manage Funds [", (Pontifical Gregorian University), 20th September, 2007 to 20th September, 2007; Rome, Italy |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "How to Write like a Professional and With Ease", (Elipses ideation company), 15th July, 2023 to 15th July, 2023; Zoom |
| 2 | "Achieving The High 5s Of The African Development Bank: Role Of The Think Tanks And Other Knowledge Institutes", (ADI-AFDB/ADS-UNN), 11th March, 2019 to 15th March, 2019; Enugu, Nigeria |