Dr. Ifeoma Loretto Nnaji

Dr. Ifeoma Loretto Nnaji is a SENIOR LECTURER in PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Ifeoma Loretto Nnaji

Staff Profile

My name is Dr Ifeoma Loretto Nnaji, a Senior Lecture in the Department of Public Administration, Faculty ofIManagement Science, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka. I was a Lecturer at the National Open University of Nigeria, Awka Study Centre From 2008; an Adjunct Lecturer 1 at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka from July 2016 - March 2019 when i was employed as a full time Staff in the department of Public Administration, UNIZIK Awka.

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Public Administration, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Social Profiles

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. (Post-Doctorate Degree, March, 2015)
February, 2010 to August, 2014
PHD Public Administration
2Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. (Master Degree, February, 2010)
January, 2008 to August, 2010
MSC Public Administration
3Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2001)
September, 1995 to October, 1996
MPA Public Administration
4Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 1995)
October, 1993 to July, 1995
PGD Public Administration
5University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 1991)
September, 1987 to December, 1990
BA EDU/ENG Education/English
6College Of Education, Nsugbe, Anambra State. (NCE, March, 1987)
September, 1983 to June, 1986
NCE English History
7Girls' Secondary School, Ngwo. (GCE, July, 1981)
September, 1976 to June, 1981
8Central School Nsukka. (FSLC, August, 1977)
August, 1970 to August, 1976

Relevant/Working Experience

1Deputy Director 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria
January, 2025 to Present
2PG COORDINATOR, Department Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
February, 2024 to Present
3Member, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE
February, 2024 to Present
4Member, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
February, 2024 to Present
5Member Editorial Board, Review of Public Administration and Management (ROPAM) Journal
February, 2024 to Present
6Deputy Director 11, Center For Disability and Special Needs Research, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2024 to January, 2025
7Chairman, Public Administration Department, FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL FEES ENFORCEMENT
November, 2022 to Present
8Editor-in-Chief, Review of Public Administration and Management Journal
February, 2022 to January, 2024
9Head of Department, Department Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
January, 2022 to January, 2024
10CHAIRMAN FACULTY LIBRARY COMMITTEE, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
April, 2021 to Present
11Postgraduate Supervisor, College of Post-Graduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
September, 2019 to Present
12PG COORDINATOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
April, 2019 to January, 2022
13Adjunct Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
July, 2016 to March, 2019
14Part time Lecturer of Public Administration, National Open University Of Nigeria
February, 2008 to Present
15Human Resources Consultant, Data Matrix Consult
April, 2003 to Present
16Director of Administration, God's Estate Specialist Hospital And Maternity
October, 1996 to Present
17Teaching in a Secondary School, National Youth Service Corps
November, 1992 to November, 1993

Creative Output

Books
1Rosemary O. Anazodo (PhD), Ifeoma L. Nnaji (PhD), Nwafor Angela E. (PhD), Chijioke I. Ojiako. (2024, August) Gender Development Issues in Public Administration Uzopietro Publishing Company Owerri, ISBN: 978-27101-4-2
2Ifeoma L.Nnaji (PhD),Francis L. Onyeulo, Chijioke I. Ojiako (PhD). (2024, August) Organizational Behaviour: An Empirical Guide Uzopietro Publishing Company Owerri, ISBN: 978-27101-9-4
3Dr. Nnaji, Ifeoma L., Udunze, Ugochukwu M., and Dr Chijioke I. Ojiako. (2023, August) Public Enterprises Management in Nigeria Abbot Books Ltd. Onitsha, ISBN: 978-36514-2-0
Book Chapters
1Prof. Egboh, E.A; Prof. Okeke, M.I.; Dr. Nnaji, I.L. and Eme, O.I. (2023, May) Rural and Community Development: Critical Issues and Challenges Okezie Printing and Publishing Ltd. Awka
Journal Articles
1Sunday Odo Nwangbo, Ifeoma Loretto Nnaji, Ikechukwu Ogeze Ukeje, Kennedy Okechukwu Ololo, Henry Aluko, Akinseye Olatokunbo Aluko, Elija Obumneme Ani. (2025, January), "Transforming Voter Behaviour in Nigeria's South-East Region: Analysing the Impact of Socio-Economic Conditions, Electoral Irregularities and Sustainable Voters' Education", Journal of African American Studies, Vol. 28, pp 359-379
2Nnamdi B. Opara, Ifeoma L. Nnaji. (2024, November), "Workplace Ergonomics and Employee Service Delivery in Enugu State Board of Internal Revenue", Advanced Journal of Management, Accounting and Finance, Vol. 9, (Issue 11), pp 81-107, Impact Factor: 6.93
3Ogbulu, Ukeje, Durokifa, Nnaji, I.L., Nwangbo, Iteshi, and Onyema. (2024, September), "Nigeria's TraderMoni Scheme: Assessing the Implementation of the Petty Trader's Loan Programme", African Journal of Public Administration and Environmental Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 263-281, ISSN 2753-3182
4Nobert Onyeka Ugwueze and Ifeoma Loretto Nnaji. (2024, June), "Capacity Building and Employee Service Delivery in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka", Review of Public Administration and Management, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 393-411, ISSN 2315-7844
5Ewuim Favour Chinaza, Nnaji Ifeoma Loretto PhD. (2023, October), "Workforce Diversity Management and Employee Performance in Anambra State Civil Service", American Journal of Economics and Business Management, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 131-142, ISSN 2576-5973
6Ifeoma L. Nnaji, Ikechukwu O. Ukeje, Chioma V. Iteshi, Ikechukwu C. Akor, Johnpaul C. Onele, Chukwudum C. Umoke and Emmanuel O. Okwor. (2023, June), "An X-Ray of Customers Satisfaction Perception of Public Private Partnerships Services in Nigeria Power Sector: Implication for Service Delivery and Sustainable Development", Review of Public Administration and Management, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 67-76, ISBN 2315-7844
7Ifeoma Loretto Nnaji, and Promise Onyinyechukwu Nri. (2022, November), "Effect of Electronic Governance and Public Sector Service Delivery in the Nigerian Civil Service in South Eastern States of Nigeria", Advanced Journal of Management and Social Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 06), pp 62-74, Impact Factor: 4.47
8Ifeoma Loretto Nnaji, Chinyeaka Justine Igbokwe-Ibeto, Ikechukwu Ogeze Ukeje and Sunday Odo Nwangbo,. (2022, June), "Educational and Political Leadership Challenges: Exploring Implications on Security in Nigeria", West African Journal of Educational Sciences and Practice (WAJESP), Vol. 1
9Ikechukwu O. Ukeje; Ifeoma L. Nnaji; Johnpaul C. Onele and Sunday O. Nwangbo. (2022, June), "Interrogating the Survivability of Government Intervention Models for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development in Nigeria", State. Association of Nigerian Public Administrator’s Journal, Vol. 1
10Ifeoma L. Nnaji; Chijioke I. Ojiako; Ikechukwe O. Ukeje; Sunday O. Nwangbo. (2022, June), "Governance Intervention in Developing Economies: An Appraisal of Public Enterprises Approach to Sustainable Nation Building", Review of Public Administration and Management, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 139-149, ISBN 2315-7844
11Igbokwe – Ibeto, C.J., Nnaji, I.L., and Mac – Ozigbo, A.,. (2021, September), "Open Grazing, Food Insecurity And Sustainable Human Development In Nigeria: A Horn Of Dilemma. Kampala International University Journal Of Social Sciences", Unknown Journal or Publisher, pp 63-71
12Nnaji, I.L. (PhD), Iwuokafor, U.C., Afuecheta, E.C., and Oranekwu, D.C. (2021, August), "Intergovernmental Relations And Policy Complexities In Nigeria: Contentions, Challenges And Remedies, European Modern Studies", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 3)
13Chioke, Stephen Chinedu., Prof. Agbodike, Florence. C. and Dr Nnaji, Ifeoma. L.,. (2021, September), "Breaking the Jinx of Academic Corruption for Educational Development in Enugu State: A Focus on Covid-19 Ordeal.", Sapientia Foundation Journal of Education, Sciences and Gender Studies (SFJESGS),, Vol. 3, pp 101-121
14Udunze Ugochukwu MacDonald, Ifeoma Nnaji, and Edokobi Tonna David. (2021, October), "Assessing the Effects of E-Governance and its Application by the Independent National Electoral Commission during the 2019 General Elections in Nigeria", KIU Journal of Social Sciences, Kampala International University, pp 53-62
15Ugbo, I.E., Chukwuemeka, E.O., and Nnaji, I.L.. (2020, August), "Intergovernmental Fiscal Relations And Performance Of Local Government Councils In Anambra State, Nigeria. Journal Of Public Policy And Administrative Research", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 10, (Issue 8)
16Idike, A.N., Ukeje, I.O., Nwangbo, S.O., Onele, J.C., Okezie, B.N., Nnaji, I.L., and Akor, I.C. (2020, August), "., Privatisation Question, Perspectives And Experiences. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020. A. Faramand (ed) Global Encyclopaedia Of Public Administration, Public Policy And Governance", Unknown Journal or Publisher
17Igbokwe - Ibeto, C.J., Ogunlela, Y.I., and Nnaji, I.L.,. (2020, March), "African Bureaucracy And Cost Of Governance: Road Map For Resolving The High Cost Of Governance In Africa. KIJ Journal Of Humanities", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 21-31
18gbokwe-Ibeto, Chinyeaka Justine, Nwobi, Fidelia and Nnaji, Ifeoma Loretto. (2019, September), "The Nigerian State And Public Sector Management: A Political Economy Analysis. The International Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanities Invention", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 06, (Issue 4)
19C Ndukwe, CI Nwuzor, IL Nnaji, EC Ede, and E Ejem. (2019, April), "Sense And Nonsense In Secessionist Agitations In Nigeria: Implications For National Integration. International Digital Organization For Scientific Research Journal Of Arts And Humanities,", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 1)
20Igbokwe – Ibeto, C.J., and Nnaji, I.L.,. (2019, May), "Rethinking The Role Of International Civil Service On Sustainable Development: Issues, Challenges And The Way Forward. Journal Of Public Administration And Governance", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 9, (Issue 4)
21Dr. Nnaji, Ifeoma L., Udunze, Ugochukwu M., and Nebo, Chidiebere S.. (2018, July), "Training And Development As A Tool For Improving Health Workers’ Performance In Enugu State, Nigeria. Journal Of Policy And Development Studies", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 11
22Dr.Nnaji, I.L.. (2017, April), "., Supportive Supervision And Performance Of Health Workers In Enugu State Of Nigeria, Nigerian Journal Of Social Development.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, (Issue 2)
23Nnaji, Ifeoma Loretto (PhD), Udunze, Ugochukwu MacDonald, Dimukeje, Francis,. (2017, April), "Workers Experience And Assessment Of Implementation Of Environmental Sustainability Polices: Focus On Anambra State Environmental Protection Agency, Awka, Nigeria, Journal Of Policy And Development Studies", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 11, (Issue 3)
24Dr. Nnaji, I. L., Dr. Ndukwe, C., Dr. Nnaji, G. A., Prof. Onah, F.. (2016, January), "Effect Of Human Resource Planning On Reduction Of Childhood Mortality In Selected Primary Health Centers In Enugu State, Nigerian Journal Of Social Development", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 2)
25Nnaji, I. L., Nnaji, G. A., Ndukwe, C.. (2015, March), "., Strengthening The Administrative Capacity Of The District Health System In Enugu State Of Nigeria: A Discriptive Case Study", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, pp 1
26Ndukwe, C., Nnaji, I. L., Nwuzor, C. I.. (2015, October), "Impact Of Nigerian Housing Policy On University Staff Service Delivery In Ebonyi State: A Study Of Ebonyi State University And Federal University, Ndukwu Alike, Ikwo, Nigerian Journal Of Social Development", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, pp 1
27Dr. Nnaji, I.L.. (2015, November), "Challenges Of Administering The New Contributory Pension Scheme In Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, (Issue 4)
28Nnaji, G. A., Nnaji, I. L., Shabi, O. M., Agu, U.. (2013, November), "Knowledge And Practice Of Mentoring In Residency Programme In Family Medicine In Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 19-25
29Nnaji, G.A, Oguoma, C., Nnaji, I.L, Nwobodo, E.. (2010, January), "The Challenges Of Budgeting In A Newly Introduced District Health System: A Case Study, Global Public Health", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 87-101
Conference Papers
1Chartered Institute of Administration. (2022, August), "Mandatory Training/ Workshop for Direct Members",
2Chioke, Stephen Chinedu., Prof. Agbodike, Florence. C. and Dr Nnaji, Ifeoma. L.,. (2021, August), "Breaking The Jinx Of Academic Corruption For Educational Development In Enugu State: A Focus On Covid-19 Ordeal. Paper Presented At 1st International Conference Of The Department Of Public Administration, Faculty Of Management Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe Univ",
3Dr. Nnaji, I.L.. (2019, July), "., Development Of Operational Guidelines On Adolescent Nutrition In Delta State, From 23rd - 25th July, 2019, Sponsored By UNICEF In Collaboration With Delta State Government",
4Dr C.J. Igbokwe-Ibeto, Prof. J.C. Okoye, and Dr I.L. Nnaji. (2018, October), ". Open Grazing, Food In-security And Sustainable Human Development In Nigeria: A Horn Of Dilemma. Paper Presented At1st International Conference Of The Department Of Public Administration, Faculty Of Management Science, Enugu State University Of Science A",
5Dr Nnaji, I.L. (2018, July), "Monitoring Report Of Maternal, Newborn And Child Health Week In Anaocha North And South Local Government Areas Of Delta State As UNICEF Independent Monitor, From 16th – 20th July, 2018, Sponsored By UNICEF In Collaboration With Delta State Government.",
6Dr. Nnaji, I.L.. (2018, December), "Monitoring Report Of Maternal, Newborn And Child Health Week In Some Selected Local Government Areas In Delta State As State Technical Facilitator, From 5th – 9th December, 2018, Sponsored By UNICEF In Collaboration With Delta State Government.",
Technical Reports
1Dr. Nnaji, I.L.. (2019) Development Of Operational Guidelines On Adolescent Nutrition In Delta State, From 23rd - 25th July, 2019, Sponsored By UNICEF In Collaboration With Delta State Government
2Dr. Nnaji, I.L.. (2018) Monitoring Report Of Maternal, Newborn And Child Health Week In Anaocha North And South Local Government Areas Of Delta State As UNICEF Independent Monitor, From 16th – 20th July, 2018, Sponsored By UNICEF In Collaboration With Delta State Government
3Dr. Nnaji, I.L.. (2018) Monitoring Report Of Maternal, Newborn And Child Health Week In Some Selected Local Government Areas In Delta State As State Technical Facilitator, From 5th – 9th December, 2018, Sponsored By UNICEF In Collaboration With Delta State Government.
4Dr. Nnaji, I.L.. (2007) A Report On Monitoring Of Immunization Pluses In Ekwusigo LGA During The Child Health Week In The Three UNICEF LGAs In Anambra State
5Dr. Nnaji, I.L.. (2006) A Report On Monitoring Of Vitamin A Supplementation In Onitsha South LGA During The National Integrated Measles Campaign Sponsored By Anambra State Government And UNICEF

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Effects of Leadership Style on Employee Service Delivery in Imo State University, Owerri, 2017-2022" (2023). Completed Masters project by CHIOKWE JOY NNENNA
2"Workforce Diversity Management and Employee Performance in Anambra State Civil Service" (2023). Completed Masters project by Ewuim Favour Chinaza 2020456006P
3"Capacity Building and Employee Service Delivery at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ugwueze Onyeka Nobert Reg. No. 2019456007FB
Grants
1Awardee: "Award of TETFund Institution Based Research (IBR) Grant" (August, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
Editorships
1Chief Editor, "REVIEW OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (ROPAM)" (June, 2022)
2Chief Editor, "REVIEW OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (ROPAM)" (June, 2022)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "MSc Proposal to Final Defence" (April, 2024 to January, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
2Examiner, "PhD Proposal to Final Defence" (April, 2024 to April, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
3Examiner, "PhD Proposal to Final Defence" (July, 2024 to April, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
4Examiner, "MSc FINAL DEFENCE" (March, 2023 to September, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
5Examiner, "MSc Proposal to Final Defence" (March, 2023 to September, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
6Examiner, "PGD Final Exams" (October, 2022 to November, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
7Examiner, "PGD Proposal Exams" (February, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam
8Examiner, "MSc Proposal, Faculty and Final Defence" (March, 2021 to December, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
9Examiner, "PGD Final Exam" (January, 2021 to June, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
10Examiner, "MSc Proposal, Faculty and Final Defense" (February, 2021 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam
11Examiner, "PGD Exams" (February, 2021 to June, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
12Examiner, "MSc Proposal, Faculty and Final Defense" (August, 2019 to March, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
13Examiner, "MSc Proposal, Faculty and Final Exams" (October, 2019 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam
14Examiner, "MSc Proposal, Faculty and Final Exams" (October, 2019 to July, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
Accreditation Panel Memberships
1Member in charge of Postgraduate Studies in Pub Admin Dept, "Department of Public Administration Re-Accreditation Panel" (February, 2024)
2Coordinator Post Graduate Studies, "Department of Public Administration Re-Accreditation Panel" (September, 2019)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE COMMITTEE" (February, 2024 to December, 2024)
2Chairman (Public Administration Dept), "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES SCHOOL CHARGES ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE" (November, 2022 to October, 2024)
3Member in charge of Postgraduate Studies in Pub Admin Dept, "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES PG STUDENTS LEARNING AND TEACHING AID COMMITTEE" (November, 2022 to October, 2024)
4Metro Vice President, "Ladies of the Knights of Saint Mulumba, Onitsha Metropolitan Council" (November, 2022 to December, 2024)
5Chairman, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka Library Committee" (April, 2021 to February, 2024)
6Member, "DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE COMMITTEE" (January, 2020 to December, 2023)
7Metro Secretary, "Ladies of the Knights of Saint Mulumba, Onitsha Metropolitan Council" (November, 2018 to November, 2022)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Associate Member, "Association of Nigeria Public Administrators" - C No. 0049 (member since 2021), Website: http://journalofpubadmin.blogspot.com
2Fellow Member, "Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration" - 0211768 (member since 2021), https://www.facebook.com/CharteredInstOfLocalGovtPubAdminOfNig
3Fellow Member, "Chartered Institute of Administration" - 9/5915 (member since 2013), https://www.cia.org.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
1"Security Challenges And Achievement Of Sustainable Development Goals In Sub-Sahara Africa 2021", (Faculty of Management Sciences , International Conference), 9th August, 2021 to 9th October, 2021; Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
Other Events
1"Covid-19: Harnessing The Informal Sector For Sustainable Economic Development. 2020", (Business School Virtual/Physical International Conference), 1st September, 2021 to 2nd October, 2021; Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
2"Governance And Development In Covid-19 Era: Strategies For Breaking The Jinx. 1st International Conference Of The Department Of Public Administration, Faculty Of Management Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka", (Department of Public Administration), 11th August, 2021 to 13th August, 2021; Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
3"Fraud Detection, Prevention And Control For Sustainable Development. A Two Day Membership Education And Training Workshop", (Chartered Institute of Administration), 20th January, 2021 to 20th January, 2021; Lagos
4"1st International Conference Of The Department Of Public Administration, Faculty Of Management Science", (Enugu State University of Science and Technology), 10th September, 2018 to 10th September, 2018; Enugu State University of Science and Technology
5"Achieving Organisational Peak Performance Through Effective Customer Relationship Administration", (Chartered Institute of Administration), 19th April, 2015 to 20th April, 2015; Lagos
6"Effective Budget Preparation And Implementation For The Achievement Of Organizational Goals And Objectives", (Chartered Institute of Administration), 8th August, 2014 to 8th September, 2014; Lagos
7"Professional Administration Techniques: The Professional Administrator In Corporate Leadership And Governance", (Chartered Institute of Administration), 30th May, 2013 to 31st May, 2013; Lagos
8"Administrators In Nigeria’s Transformation Agenda: Roles And Challenges. A Two Day All Administrators National Conference", (Chartered Institute of Administration), 7th April, 2013 to 7th May, 2013; Lagos