Mrs. Betty Nkiruka Akuchi
Mrs. Betty Nkiruka Akuchi is a LECTURER II in ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
MY NAME IS BETTY NKIRUKA AKUCHI. I AM AN ACCOUNTANT WORKING WITH UNIZIK. AT PRESENT , I AM IN PAYMENT UNIT OF BURSARY DEPARTMENT. I AM A CHRISTIAN LADY AND A TERRIFIC MUM. I HOLD A MASTERS DEGREE IN ACCOUNTANCY AND A Ph. D STUDENT OF ACCOUNTANCY. I LIKE TO DEVELOP AND IMPROVE MYSELF IN MY CAREER BY ACQUIRING MORE RELEVANT SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE AND IMPACTING SAME ON PEOPLE
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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 |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2024) April, 2017 to December, 2023 Ph. D ACCOUNTANCY ACCOUNTANCY |
| 2 | NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2020) July, 2016 to June, 2019 B.SC. ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA. (Master Degree, October, 2016) January, 2014 to October, 2016 M. SC. ACCOUNTANCY |
| 4 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA. (Post-Graduate Degree, August, 2006) April, 2003 to April, 2006 POST - GRADUATE DEGREE ACCOUNTANCY |
| 5 | FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, OKO. ANAMBRA STATE. (HND, June, 1998) October, 1994 to June, 1998 HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) ACCOUNTANCY |
| 6 | HOLY INNOCFENTS JUNIORATE CONVENT, NKPOR, ANAMBRA, STATE. (SSCE, October, 1992) October, 1986 to June, 1992 |
| 7 | COLLEDGE DEMONSTRATION PRIMARY SCHOOL AWKA. (FSLC, October, 1986) September, 1980 to July, 1986 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | ACCOUNTANT, SHINE OUT BEAUTY CENTRE, AWKA January, 2011 to December, 2018 |
| 2 | COMPANY ACCOUNTANT, C.C. UMEJI AGRO ALLIED CO. LTD. ONITSHA January, 2005 to December, 2009 |
| 3 | COMPANY ACCCOUNTANT, RICCO FOODA NID. LTD AWKA January, 2002 to December, 2004 |
| 4 | AUDIT ASSISTANT, B. C. ONYIWA & CO. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, ABA . ABIA STATE January, 2001 to December, 2001 |
| 5 | MATHEMATICS TEACHER, NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORP (NYSC) March, 1999 to February, 2000 |
| 6 | ACCOUNTS OFFICER, INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AT ANAMBRA STATE PALM DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AWKA February, 1996 to December, 1997 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | B. N. Akuchi, G.O. Nworie & N.I. Adani. (2026, March), "Entrepreneurial Innovativeness at Work: Powering Revenue in Nigeria’s Consumer Industry", World Journal of Entrepreneurial Development Studies (WJEDS) E-ISSN 2579-0544 P-ISSN 2695-2483 Vol 11. No. 3 2026, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 39-59 |
| 2 | B. N. Akuchi & G.O. Nworie. (2026, May), "Financial Distress Signals in Nigeria's Agricultural Firms: The Role of Leverage", Journal of Accounting and Financial Management, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 131-142 |
| 3 | Akuchi B. N. & Egbunike, P.A.. (2023, September), "Environmental Responsibility Disclosure and Performance of Oil and Gas Firms Listed in Nigeria: Moderating Role of Earnings Management.", Journal of Global Accounting, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 214-230 |
| 4 | Akuchi B. N. & Egbunike, P.A.. (2023, September), "Moderating Role of Earnings Management on the Relationship Between Social Responsibility Disclosure and Performance of Listed Oil and Gas Firms in Nigeria. Available @https://cajitmf. Centralasianstudies.org", Central Asian Journal of Innovations and Tourism, Vol. 4, (Issue 9), pp 46-57 |
| 5 | Akuchi, B. N., Egbunike, P.A. & Oduche, I.J.. (2022, December), "Effect of Corporate Attributes on Segment Reporting of selected listed firms in Nigeria . Available at: https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/joga", Journal of Global Accounting, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 86 -97. |
| 6 | Okoye Emma Ikechukwu; Nwoye Ugochukwu John; Akuchi Betty Nkiruka & Onyema Adaeze Chizoba. (2020, March), "Effect of Forensic Investigation Techniques in Detecting Occupational Fraud In The Public Sector: A Study of Ministry of Finance, Anambra State", International Journal of Innovative Finance and Economics Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 117 – 124 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | DEPARTMENTAL POST GRADUATE COORDINATOR, "DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES" (January, 2026) |
| 2 | DEPARTMENTAL FARM COORDINATOR, "DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES" (December, 2025) |
| 3 | SECRETARY DEPARTMENTAL BOARD, "DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES" (February, 2022 to December, 2025) |
| 4 | MEMBER CONSTITUTION OF TEACHING, LEARNING, QUALITY CONTROL AND EXAM COMMITTEE G, "DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES" (February, 2022 to June, 2024) |
| 5 | COORDINATOR STUDENTS/STAFF AFFAIRS ADVISER FOR 100 LEVEL STUDENTS, "DEPARTMENT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDIES" (February, 2022 to June, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL ENTREPRENEURS AND STRATEGIC ADMINISTRATORS OF NIGERIA (IPESA)" - FS/743 (member since 2023), https://ipesanigeria.com.ng |