Ndu Bibian Okafor
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 Bibian 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-five years ago. She is happily married to Mr. Ambrose Okafor of Umuofor village Ebenator in Nnewi South L.G.A. Her marriage is blessed with three children: a girl and a set of twins (boys).
Dr Ndu attended her primary school at Nupe Square primary school 11 Onitsha, from 1976-1981, and her post-primary education at Famous Ihembosi Girls' Secondary School from 1981-1986. She gained admission into University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 1988, where she studied Agricultural Science Education in the Department of Vocational Teacher Education. Her postgraduate studies, M.ED(1996-1998) and Ph.D(2008-2014), were all in Agricultural Education in the same Vocational Education Department of University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Dr. Ndu served the Anambra State Post Primary School Commission (ANPPSC) for twenty-one years (1996-2017) as a senior Agricultural science teacher, teaching Animal Husbandry and Entrepreneurship, and as a Vice Principal (Academics) and Guidance Counselor(2012-2017). Her commitment to work earned her an Award of Certificate of Achievement from the Anambra State Association in the USA(ASA-USA). She voluntarily retired from Anambra State Service in 2017.
Dr Ndu was employed as a lecturer in the Department of Vocational Education/ Entrepreneurship in mid-2017. She served as an Exam officer of the Entrepreneurship Studies Department from 2017-2022 and on dual appointment as a lecturer in the Department of Agricultural Education.
Dr Ndu specializes in teaching Creativity and Innovation, New Venture Creation, Re-Thinking Traditional Occupation and Agricultural Entrepreneurship to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Entrepreneurship and Agricultural Education Departments of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Her dedication to duty in Entrepreneurship Department had earned her a GST appointment as a Coordinator of ENT-GST 211 (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)for the 2021/2022, 2022/2023,2023/2024, 2024/2025 and the present 2025/2026 academic sessions.
She has about thirty-five publications in local and International Journals, has attended many international/national conferences, and has contributed chapters to many textbooks in her field of study.
Dr Ndu is a registered member of Nigerian Vocational and Technical Education Association (AVTEN), Agricultural Educators Teacher Association of Nigeria (AETAN) , Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) and Teahcers Registration Council of Nigeria. (TRCN).
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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
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 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | INTERNAL READER, POST GRADUATE THESIS; July, 2023 to July, 2023 |
| 3 | Editor, .Okafor Ndu B. Editor Unizik Journal of Entrepreneurship (ENTREP) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State Nigeria. December, 2021 to January, 2024 |
| 4 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2020 to October, 2023 |
| 5 | PEER -REVIEW, Reveiwer ; Unizik Journal of Entrepreneurship (ENTREP) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State Nigeria. June, 2020 to Present |
| 6 | TIME TABLE OFFICE, 5 Exam Officer Entrepreneurship Studies Department May, 2017 to January, 2022 |
| 7 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2017 to October, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Okafor, B. N., Iliemena, R. O. (2025, January) Entreprenuership and Innovation (ENT 211) |
| 2 | Okafor, N. B.. (2023, February) Entreprenuership Studies for Self-Reliance |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Okafor, N. B.. (2025, January) concepts and dimensions of innovation in Entrepreneurship and Innovation , pp 50-60 |
| 2 | Okafor N. B. (2023, May) Requirement for a new business start up Patrobas Nigeria Limited Awka Anambra State., pp 58-74 |
| 3 | Okafor Ndu Bibian. (2023, April) Entrepreneurship and self Reliance/ Requirement for a new Business starts ups , pp 58-76 |
| 4 | Okafor, N. B, Uzokife,. (2021, February) Business Ideas and Innovation , pp 79-92 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Alaribe Mary Otitochukwu; Okafor Ndu Bibian2 Onipede Omoleye; Amanze Peace Chimarauche. (2026, March), "Integrating Agriculture into Primary Education Studies Program as a Compulsory Course for Academic Sustainability", West African Industrial Academic Research, Vol. 27, (Issue -18), pp 57-62 |
| 2 | Chiamaka Francisca Izuakor , Ph.D, Okafor Ndu Bibian Ph.D and Juliana Ukonze (Prof). (2026, February), "Effect of Utilization of Systems Thinking Learning Strategies on Students’ Achievement in Agricultural Ecology in Secondary Schools in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research, Vol. -14, (Issue -1), pp 1-8 |
| 3 | Okafor Ndu Bibian zuakor Chiamaka Francisca, and Alaribe Mary Otitochukwu. (2026, March), "Organic Farming and Sustainability of Agricultural Production in Era of Economic Uncertainty in Anambra State", West African Journal of Industrial and Academic Research, Vol. 27, (Issue 2), pp 130-139 |
| 4 | Chiamaka Francisca Izuakor Ndu Bibian Okafor E.K Ogbonna J.A Ukonze. (2025, April), "GREENING AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION CURRICULUM FOR SUSTAINABLE WORKFORCE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA", NAU Journal of Technology & Vocational Education, Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 103-117 |
| 5 | ALARIBE, M. O., OKAFOR, N. B., OLAITAN, S. O., ONU, F. M.. (2025, March), "WORK- SKILL NEEDS IN YAM PROCESSING AND MARKETING ENTERPRISES OF SCHOOL GRADUATES FOR EMPLOYMENT AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN ABIA STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 1-11 |
| 6 | Okafor N. B., Iheakolam G. I., Izuakor C. & Okeke A. U. (2024, December), "MANAGEMENT SKILLS REQUIRED FOR GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF BUSINESSES IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY IN ABA NORTH INDUSTRIAL AREA", Multidisciplinary Journal of Management and Social Science (MJMSS), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 114-123 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | Okoli, Ifeanyi E. Nuel PhD.,Okafor Ndu Bibian and PEzeonuegbu Chukwunonso EjikehD.,. (2024, March), "SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING AND PERFORMANCE OF PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY IN ANAMBRA STATE", Multidisciplinary Journal of Management and Social Science (MJMSS), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 52-59 |
| 9 | Okafor, Ndu Bibian PhD.,Okoli, Ifeanyi E. Nuel PhD.& Ezeoke, Chinwe France. (2024, June), "EFFECT OF NEUROTICISM AND OPENNESS TO EXPERIENCE PERSONALITY TRAITS ON INTRAPRENEURIAL PERFORMANCE OF HOSPITALITY FIRMS", Multidisciplinary Journal of Management and Social Science (MJMSS), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 28-34 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | 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. |
| 15 | . 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 |
| 16 | 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.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, At the 4th Annual International conference of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria (AETAN) from 15th- 18th May, 2019 at Princess Alexandra Auditorium, UNN. |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | Okafor N.B. (2018, June), "Of Kolb's 4-Stage Cycle Model Of Experimental Learning On Students' Interest In Vegetable Crop Production.", Journal of Centre for Technical Vocational Education, Training and Research (JOCETVETAR), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-17 |
| 21 | Okafor N.B. (2018, July), "Experiential Learning Strategy For Reducing Learning Difficulties In Agricultural Science Classroom In Senior Secondary School Anambra State.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, 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. |
| 22 | 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 |
| 23 | 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 |
| 24 | 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 |
| 25 | 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, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 1-13 |
| 26 | 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 |
| 27 | 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. |
| 28 | . 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 |
| 29 | 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 |
| 30 | Okafor N.B. Okeme I & Okotoobo E. A. (2010, July), ") Entrepreneurial Skill Required By Secondary School Graduates In Palm Oil Processing In Anambra State.", NVAJ, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 283-289, A Nigerian Vocational Association NVA held at University of Nigerian, Nsukka from 28th -31th July.2010 |
| 31 | 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 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Personality traits and Intrapreneurial performance of Hospitality Firms in Ananbra State" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ezeoke chinwe Frances 2021806003FA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Unizik Journal of Entrpreneurship (ENTREP )" (January, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Internal examination 1" (July, 2023). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | post Graduation Coordinator, "Department of Agric Education" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | STAFF ADVISER, "Department of Agric Education" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | COORDINATOR ENTREPRENEURSHIPGST211 211, "SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES" (October, 2025 to July, 2026) |
| 4 | COORDINATOR ENTREPRENEURSHIPGST211 211, "SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES" (May, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 5 | chairman departmental agropreneurship committeehip committee, "Department of Entrepreneurship Studies" (January, 2024 to October, 2025) |
| 6 | chairman departmental committee on crestivity & Exhibition, "Department of Entrepreneurship Studies" (January, 2024 to October, 2025) |
| 7 | coordinator undergraduate programme, "Department of Entrepreneurship Studies" (January, 2024 to November, 2025) |
| 8 | Re-appointment Departmental Exam officer, "Department of Entrepreneurship Studies" (January, 2024 to November, 2025) |
| 9 | Saphire committee member, "Awka diocesan CWO" (March, 2023 to August, 2023) |
| 10 | COORDINATOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP, "SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES" (July, 2022 to July, 2023) |
| 11 | Chairman, "Teaching, Learning, Quality Control and Exam Committee" (February, 2022) |
| 12 | COORDINATOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP, "SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES" (February, 2021 to October, 2022) |
| 13 | Chairman, "Post Graduate Curriculum Committee" (May, 2019 to January, 2021) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "International Hybrid Conference", (Department of Education), 7th May, 2025 to 9th May, 2025; Zoom |
| 2 | "TVET in an era of economic uncertainties in Nigeria: challenges and Way Forward", (AVTEN OF NGERIA), 11th September, 2024 to 13th September, 2024; UYO AKWA IBOM STATE |
| 3 | "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 |
| 4 | "Entrepreneurial skill required by farmer for optimum Tomato Production in Ayamelum L.G .A of Anambra State", (CETVETAR CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS UNN), 13th June, 2023 to 16th June, 2023; UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA/ zoom |
| 5 | "Innovation in Stem Education", (Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN)), 10th August, 0202 to 15th August, 2021; Kano |
| 6 | "Centre for Technical Vocational Education Training and Research (CETVETAR)", (CETVETAR CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS UNN), UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA/ zoom |
| 7 | "Improving TVET Quality for Mrching Skills Demand and Supply 2nd Annual Conference", (CETVETAR CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS UNN), UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA/ zoom |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "DIRECTORATE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CERTIFICATION", (directorate of quality assurance and certification), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 2 | "Entrepreneurship Development Training Programme of the Institute", (institute of Advanced Entrepreneurship Research and Development(Creativity & innovation), 7th February, 2022 to 7th February, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "STAN Annual National Workshop Of Agricultural Science Panel", (Science Teachers Association, Nigeria STAN.), 8th May, 2016 to 14th May, 2016; Government Model College, Makurdi Benue State |
| 4 | "research competency", (dept of entrepreneurship nau), 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 | "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 |