Dr. Ndu Bibian Okafor
Dr. Ndu Bibian Okafor is a LECTURER I in ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr Ndu Okafor was born to the family of Late Ignatius and Martina Nwosu of Umuabu Ihembosi in Ekwusigo L.G. A of Anambra State about Fifty years ago. She happily married to Mr Ambrose Okafor of Umuofor village Ebenator in Nnewi south L.G.A. her marriage was blessed with 3 kids a girl and a set of Twins (boy). Dr Ndu attended his primary school at Nupe Square primary school 11 Onitsha 1976-1981, and her post primary at Famous Ihembosi Girls' secondary school1981-1986. She gained admission into University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1988 where she studied Agricultural science Education in dept of Vocational teacher Education. Her post Graduate studies M.ed 1996-98 and Ph.D 2008- 2014 were all in Agricultural Education of the same Vocational Educatiion Department of University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Dr. Ndu served Anambra State Post primary school Commission for twenty one years (1996-2017) as a senior Agricultural Science teacher as teacher of Animal Husbandry an Entrepreneurship subject and as a Vice Principal Academics. Her commitment to work earned her an Award of certificate of Achievement by Anambra State Association in USA aka ASA-USA. She voluntary retired from Anambra State Service in 2017. Dr Ndu got an appointment as a lecturer in the Dept of Voc.Ed/ Entrepreneurship in mid 2017. She is currently the Exam officer of the Entrepreneurship studies department of Faculty of Management sciences. she had about 15 publication in local and International Journals. She had attended a lot of international/national conferences both within the State and outside. She has contributed chapters of many text books in her field of study. Dr Ndu is a registered member of Nigerian Vocational and Technical Education Association, Agricultural Educators Teacher Association Nigerian (AETAN) and Science Teachers Association of Nigeria STAN.
Personal Information
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Address: | Entrepreneurial Studies, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Post-Graduate Degree, January, 2015) October, 2008 to May, 2014 Ph.D Agricultural Education |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, April, 1999) July, 1996 to October, 1998 M.ed Agricultural Education |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, May, 1993) November, 1988 to November, 1992 B.Sc ED Vocational Agricultural Education |
| 4 | Girls' Secondary School, Ihembosi. (SSCE, June, 1986) September, 1981 to June, 1986 O' Level WAEC Certificate |
| 5 | Nupe Square Primary School 11 Fegge Onitsha. (FSLC, August, 1985) September, 1976 to July, 1981 First Scool Leaving Certificte |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | INTERNAL READER, POST GRADUATE THESIS; July, 2023 to July, 2023 |
| 2 | Editor, .Okafor Ndu B. Editor Unizik Journal of Entrepreneurship (ENTREP) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State Nigeria. December, 2021 to January, 2024 |
| 3 | PEER -REVIEW, Reveiwer ; Unizik Journal of Entrepreneurship (ENTREP) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State Nigeria. June, 2020 to Present |
| 4 | TIME TABLE OFFICE, 5 Exam Officer Entrepreneurship Studies Department May, 2017 to January, 2022 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Okafor N. B. (2023, May) Requirement for a new business start up Patrobas Nigeria Limited Awka Anambra State., pp 58-74 |
| 2 | Okolocha C.C, Ojiagu N.C,Obidile J.I, Okoli C .I, OKafor N. B, Nnajiofor. N.N Okoroafor A. O,Ezenwafor J.I, Nwakoby N.P, Uzokife G.C. (2021, ) Innovative Concepts In Entreprenurship Fo School Of General Studies NAU FIDES MEDIA LTD, ISBN: 978-978-993-574-1-1, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 75-89,143-149 |
| 3 | Okolocha C.C, Ojiagu N.C,obidile J.I, Okoli C .I, OKafor N. B, Nnajiofor. N.N Okoroafor A.O. (2018, ) Entrepreneurship Studies For University Students Fab. Anieh Nig. Ltd., ISBN: 978-978-8454-51-5, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 59-72 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ihediwa A. A. Nwakoby N. P. Okafor N.B & Nwuche O. C. (2024, November), "Does Strain Matter in Laying Performance in Improvement of Poultry Business Entrepreneurs, Delta State Nigeria", Social Science Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 34-42 |
| 2 | Ndu B. Okafor , C. IZUAKOR. (2023, February), "ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS REQUIRED BY FARMERS FOR OPTIMUM TOMATO PRODUCTION IN AYAMELUM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE.", SOUTH EASTERN JOURNAL RESEARCH AD SUSTAINABILITY developmentENT, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 19-48 |
| 3 | Ndu B. Okafor Ph.D. (2022, December), "COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF KOLB’S 4-STAGE CYCLE MODEL OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING ON STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN VEGETABLE CROP PRODUCTION IN URBAN AND RURAL SCHOOL IN ANAMBRA STATE Okafor Ndu Bibian (Ph.D", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP (ENTREP), Vol. 3, (Issue -2), pp 98-102 |
| 4 | Okafor N B. & Samuel Ogbara. (2021, June), "Capacity Building Needs Of Teachers For Effective Teaching of Entrepreneurship Subjects In Senior Secondary Schools In Anambra State.", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP (ENTREP), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 38-59 |
| 5 | Samuel Ogbara & Okafor N.B. (2021, June), "The Role Of Technology Competence In The Development University-Based Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In Nigerian Universities.", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP (ENTREP), Vol. -1, (Issue 2), pp 134-142 |
| 6 | Ndem J. U, Okafor . N. B, Ochijenu M. A, Azunku F., Eni L I, Nwovu .C, Edu C.N & Okpara C. M. (2020, June), "Strategies For Improving Agricultural Extension Services Delivery In Afikpo North Local Government Area. Ebonyi State", . Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, Vol. 21, (Issue 9), pp 10-21, https//:doi. Org/10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i.930165. |
| 7 | . Ndem J.U., Azunku F.N., Ochijenu M. A , Okafor N.B, Edu C . N & Okpara C. M. (2020, May), ") Improving Agricultural Education Curriculum Through Sea Food Resources At The Tertiary Institution", . Journal of Education and Practice, Vol. 11, (Issue 35), pp 18-23, Http.www.iiste.org |
| 8 | Okafor N.B. (2019, May), "Experiential Learning Strategy For Reducing Learning Difficulties In Agricultural Science Classroom In Senior Secondary School Anambra State.", STEM Journal of Anambra STAN (STEMJAS, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 60-68, ISSN:2705-1579 |
| 9 | Okafor N.B. (2019, October), "Farm Surveying For STAN Agric Sc Workshop Panel Modular In STEM", Journal of Anambra STAN (STEMJAS, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 208-211, ISSN:2705-1579 |
| 10 | Ogba E. I, Okafor N. B. & Mouzie M. A.. (2019, March), "Skill NeedS Of Rural Farmers’ In Cassava Production And Marketing For Home Making In Ebonyi State", Journal of Education and practice., Vol. 10, (Issue 35), pp 43-57, Http.www.iste.org |
| 11 | Okafor N.B. (2018, December), "Of Kolb's 4-Stage Cycle Model Of Experimental Learning On Students' Interest In Vegetable Crop Production.", Journal 0f Centre for Technical Vocational Education Training And Research (JOCETVETAR), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 227-237, ISSN NO 5463-6449 |
| 12 | Egbe B. &Okafor N.B.. (2018, November), "Development of Entrepreneurial Work –Skill Modules on BeeKeeping For Training Secondary School Graduates in Eboyi State Skill Acquisition Centres.", International Advanced Journal of Teaching and Learning., Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 109-122 |
| 13 | Egbe B.I & Okafor N. B. (2018, ), "Development Of Entrepreneurial Work-Skill Modules On Beekeeping ForTraining Secondary School Graduates In Ebonyi State Skill Acquisition Centres.", International Advanced Journal of Teaching & Learning, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 109-122, ISSN: 2505-029X (Print |
| 14 | Ndem J & Okafor N. B. (2015, August), "Private Sectors Participation In The Implementation Of Technical And Vocational Education Programmes In Technical Colleges", Nigeria Vocational Association Journal (NVAJ), Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 116-124, ISSN 1115-9626 |
| 15 | Okafor N. B & Ifeanyieze F. O. (2014, ), "Capacity Building Needs Of Teachers Of Agricultural For Effective Teaching Of Fishery In Secondary Schools In Anambra State", : publicationof Institute of Education UNN,, (Issue 8), pp 309-319, ISBN: 978-978-8506-21-8. |
| 16 | . Okafor N. B & Osinem E.. (2014, July), "Of Kolb 4- Stage Cycle Model Of Experiential Learning On Academic Performance Of Students In Vegetable Crop Production In Anambra State", Nigeria Vocational Association Journal (NVAJ), Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 217-226, ) ISSN 1115-9626 |
| 17 | Okafor N.B. Okeme I & Okotoobo E. A. (2010, ), ") Entrepreneurial Skill Required By Secondary School Graduates In Palm Oil Processing In Anambra State.", Nigeria Vocational Association Journal (NVAJ), Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 282-289, ISSN: 1115-9626 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ndem J & Okafor N. B. (2019, May), "Strategies For Improving Supervision, Monitoring And Evaluation Of Agricultural Education Programs In Colleges Of Education In Ebonyi State And Enugu State.", , At the 4th Annual International conference of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria (AETAN) from 15th- 18th May, 2019 at Princess Alexandra Auditorium, UNN. |
| 2 | Okafor N.B. (2018, June), "Of Kolb's 4-Stage Cycle Model Of Experimental Learning On Students' Interest In Vegetable Crop Production.", At the 2nd Annual National Conference of the Centre for Technical Vocational Education Training and Research (CETVETAR) held at Unive |
| 3 | Okafor N.B. (2018, July), "Experiential Learning Strategy For Reducing Learning Difficulties In Agricultural Science Classroom In Senior Secondary School Anambra State.", , At STAN Anambra branch Maiden Conference held at St John of God Secondary Schoo, Awka. Between 30thJune -2nd July 2018. Theme: Reducing learning difficulties in STEM classrooms. |
| 4 | Ndem J & Okafor N. B. (2015, August), "Private Sectors Participation In The Implementation Of Technical And Vocational Education Programmes In Technical Colleges", At the 23rd Annual International Conference of Nigeria Vocational Association (NVA) held atbYaba College Of Education, Yaba-Lagos 5th -8th August, 2 |
| 5 | Okafor N. B & Ifeanyieze F. O. (2013, September), "Capacity Building Needs Of Teachers Of Agricultural For Effective Teaching Of Fishery In Secondary Schools In Anambra State", At Institute of Education University of Nigeria Nsukka Annual National Conference on the Theme: Teacher Education in Nigeria; Need for Quality, R |
| 6 | Okafor N.B. Okeme I & Okotoobo E. A. (2010, July), ") Entrepreneurial Skill Required By Secondary School Graduates In Palm Oil Processing In Anambra State.", , At Annual National International Conference Of Nigerian Vocational Association NVA held at University of Nigerian, Nsukka from 28th -31th July.2010 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Unizik Journal of Entrepreneurship (ENTREP" (June, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Internal examination 1" (July, 2023). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Teaching, Learning, Quality Control and Exam Committee" (February, 2022) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Post Graduate Curriculum Committee" (May, 2019 to January, 2021) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Financial Management Skills: Driving Business Growth And Sustainable Global Economy in Aba North Industrial Area, Abia State", (AVTEN), 27th September, 2023 to 30th October, 2023; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 2 | "Centre for Technical Vocational Education Training and Research (CETVETAR)", (CETVETAR CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS UNN), UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA/ zoom |
| 3 | "Innovation in Stem Education", (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN)), Kano |
| 4 | "Improving TVET Quality for Mrching Skills Demand and Supply 2nd Annual Conference", (CETVETAR CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS UNN), UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA/ zoom |
| 5 | "Entrepreneurial skill required by farmer for optimum Tomato Production in Ayamelum L.G .A of Anambra State", (CETVETAR CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS UNN), UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA/ zoom |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "DIRECTORATE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICAtion", (directorate of quality assurance and certification), 7th October, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 2 | "research competency", (dept of entrepreneurship nau), NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 3 | "Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme of the Institute", (institute of Advanced Entrepreneurship Research and Development(Creativity & innovation), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "55th STAN Annual National Conference", (Science Teachers Association, Nigeria STAN.), 30th August, 2021 to 8th October, 2023; Federal College of Education Technical, Asaba |
| 2 | "Annual National Conference Of Institute Of Education U.N.N On Teacher Preparation And The Vision 20:20:20", (at Institute of Education UNN), 2nd May, 2021 to 2nd May, 2021; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 3 | "STAN Annual National Workshop Of Agricultural Science Panel", (Science Teachers Association, Nigeria STAN.), 5th August, 2016 to 3rd September, 2021; Government Model College, Makurdi Benue State |
| 4 | "On 54th STAN Annual National Conference.", (Science Teachers Association, Nigeria STANia), 8th December, 2013 to 30th August, 2021; at Community Secondary School, Aka Offot, Uyo |