Dr. Ndidiamaka Jacinta Okeke-james
Dr. Ndidiamaka Jacinta Okeke-james is a LECTURER I in EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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my name is Ndidiamaka jacinta Okeke-James
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Address: | Educational Management And Policy, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2021) October, 2016 to August, 2021 Doctor Of Philosopy Educational Management |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Master Degree, February, 2016) July, 2013 to July, 2016 |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2009) July, 2005 to July, 2009 |
| 4 | URBAN GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL,FEGGE,ONITSHA. (NECO, July, 1998) August, 1994 to July, 2000 |
| 5 | UGBORIMILI PRIMARY SCHOOL. (FSLC, May, 1996) August, 1988 to August, 1994 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | ICT Officer, DEPARMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY February, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | LECTURER 1, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY October, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | LECTURER 11, DEPARMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY October, 2020 to October, 2023 |
| 4 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, DEPARMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY February, 2019 to October, 2020 |
| 5 | Subject Instructor, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY February, 2017 to February, 2018 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Anyanwu,A.N.,Okeke-James,J.N, Igbokwe,I.C. (2021, August) Prevention of drug abuse among Nigerian University Students through Educational Policies and Curriculum Reforms , A book of readings in honour of Professor Osayuki Godwin Oshodin. In Salami, L. I., Iyamu, E. O. S. & Omobude-Idiado, S. N, pp 550-565 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | NDIDIAMAKA J.OKEKE-JAMES. (2026, January), "Influence of peer pressure and time management on academic performance of senior secondary school students", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 10-13 |
| 2 | Boniface Emegini, Jacinta Ndidiamaka Okeke-James, Jude Azubuike Anyanwu, Innocent Chiawa Igbokwe. (2025, March), "University teachers' burnout as a correlate of their intention to quit in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 59-62 |
| 3 | Jacinta Ndidiamaka Okeke-James,Innocent Chiawa Igbokwe,Jude Azubuike Anyanwu, Boniface Emengini. (2025, April), "Teachers’ Perception of the Counter-Influence of Spanking on Secondary Schools Students", international Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 1118-1123 |
| 4 | NDIDIAMAKA J.OKEKE-JAMES, BONIFACE EMENGINI, ROSITA N. OGBO, INNOCENT C. IGBOKWE. (2024, June), "INFLUENCE OF SPANKING AS A CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE TECHNIQUE ON STUDENTS’ MISBEHAVIOUR IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OGBARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA NDIDIAMAKA J. O", Journal of Guidance and Counselling Studies (JGCS) Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024), Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 68-77 |
| 5 | Ndidiamaka J. Okeke-James, Helen N. Chike, Boniface Emengini, Innocent C. Igbokwe. (2024, July), "Students’ Perception of Spanking as a Disciplinary Technique", EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF THEORITICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCE, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 51-55 |
| 6 | Anachuna, Obinna Nonso, PhD, 2Okeke-James Ndidiamak Jacinta, PhD, 3Ugwu ifeanyichukwu, 4 Innocent chiawa Igbokwe. (2024, August), "PRINCIPALS PROVISION OF STUDENT SUPPORT PRACTICES: A PANACEA TOWARDS CURBING TEACHERS’ ATTRITION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA", Journal of Guidance and Counselling Studies (JGCS), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 7 | Chike,N.E, Enweozor, C.H, Okeke-James, N,. (2023, May), "Strategies for Enhancing Effective Teaching and Learning of Agricultural Science in Senior Secondary Schools in Osisoma Ngwa Local Government Area", International Journal of Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 1-13 |
| 8 | 1Ndidiamaka J. Okeke-James, 2Helen N. Chike, 3Ngozi A. Agu, 4Nkechi C. Ezebube, 5Anulika V. Etele and 6Innocent C. Igbokwe. (2023, April), "Self-Actualization Needs a Panacea for Enhancing Teachers’ Commitment in Accomplishing Secondary Education Goals", International Institute of Academic Research and Development, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 76-82. |
| 9 | 1Okeke-James, Ndidiamaka Jacinta., 2*Igbokwe, Innocent Chiawa., 3Onyilibe, Ndidi Gloria., and 4Mokwe, Nwamaka Florence. (2023, March), "The Influence of Principals’ Application of Esteem Need Principle on Teachers’ Job Commitment in Secondary Schools in Awka-South Local Government Area of Anambra State", Journal of Humanities and Social Policy, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 28-32 |
| 10 | Innocent C. Igbokwe,Patience N. Egboka,Chidinma C. Thompson,Anulika V. Etele,Adeline N. Anyanwu,Ndidiamaka J. Okeke-James,Helen E. Uzoekwe. (2023, June), "Emotional Intelligence: Practices to Manage and Develop it", European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 1-7 |
| 11 | Anthonia Ngozi Agu,Eucheria Chinenye Okonkwo,Okeke-James Ndidiamaka J.. (2023, June), "STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND PRINCIPALS’ LEADERSHIP APPROACH AS LINK TO THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOUR IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IMO STATE", MDRMJI Multidisciplinary Research Development International, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 12 | OKEKE-JAMES NDIDIAMAKA J, IGBOKWE INNOCENT C., OGUEJIOFOR CHIDUMEBI N., OGBUANYA PATIENCE. (2023, March), "SAFETY NEEDS FOR ENHANCING TEACHERS' COMMITMMENT ON INSTILLING DISCIPLINE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN ANAMBRA STATE", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 46-49 |
| 13 | NDIDIAMAKA J. OKEKE-JAMES, INNOCENT C. IGBOKWE, HELEN N. CHIKE & NGOZI A. AGU. (2023, March), "Discipline in Primary Education in Nigeria", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Management & Policy, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 167-175 |
| 14 | IGBOKWE INNOCENT CHIAWA, OKEKE-JAMES JACINTA NDIDIAMAKA, OBINEME PATIENCE OBIAGELI, CHIKE HELEN NKIRU. (2022, August), "PRINCIPALS' APPLICATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL NEEDS PRINCIPLE FOR ENHANCING TEACHERS' JOB PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 111-114 |
| 15 | Okeke-James, N. J., *Igbokwe, I. C. & Oguejiofor, N. C.. (2022, July), "Principals’ Leadership Practices for Successful Achievement of Secondary Education Goals in Anambra State", IIARD Journal Of Humanities And Social Policy, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 54-64 |
| 16 | NWOGBO VIVIAN NGOZI, OKEKE-JAMES JACINTA NDIDIAMAKA, IGBOKWE INNOCENT CHIAWA. (2021, February), "ORGANISATIONAL SILENCE AND SCHOOL CLIMATE AS CORRELATE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS' PERFORMANCE IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 50-54 |
| 17 | Ikwuka, O.I, Igbokwe, I.C, Okoye, C.A, Olonikawu, S.A, Udenwa,C.C, Okeke-James, N.J & Ude, C.J. (2021, August), "Relationship between Economics Teachers' Self Efficacy and their ability to integrate Technology in Secondary Schools in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Research and Method in Education, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 01-05 |
| 18 | OGBO ROSITA N, ANYANWU JUDE A, EMENGINI BONIFACE, OKEKE-JAMES, JACINTA N, UMEOZOR JULIANA U.. (2021, February), "PRINCIPALS' QUALITY CONTROL MECHANISMS AS DETERMINANTS OF TEACHERS' JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 140-153 |
| 19 | EMENGINI BONIFACE, IGWE JANE ADAORA, ANYANWU JUDE AZUBUIKE, OKEKE-JAMES JACINTA NDIDIAMAKA, IWUNDU SOCHIMA PEACE. (2021, March), "SCHOOL FACILITY PLANNING AS DETERMINANT OF STUDENTS' UTILIZATION OF EDUCATION RESOURCES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS", Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 01-06 |
| 20 | Okeke-James, N.J, Anyanwu, A.N, Igbokwe, I.C & Emengini, B. (2020, March), "Gender differences in teachers' perception of school climate and their job performance in secondary schools", Journal of Education and Pratice, Vol. 11, (Issue 9), pp 202-207 |
| 21 | Igbokwe, I.C & Okeke-James, N.J. (2020, June), "Entrepreneurial Competencies needed by Vocational Subject Teachers as Panacea for Unemployment in Nigeria", Lagos Education Review. A Journal of Studies in Education, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 41-60 |
| 22 | INNOCENT C. IGBOKWE, NDIDIAMAKA J. OKEKE-JAMES, ADELINE N. ANYANWU, NGOZI C. ELI-CHUKWU. (2020, June), "MANAGING THE CHALLENGES TO THE EFFECTIVE UTILISATION OF E-LEARNING AS RESPONSE IN COVID-19 NIGERIA", International Studies in Educational Administration, Vol. 48, (Issue 2), pp 28-34 |
| 23 | NWOGBO VIVIAN NGOZI, OKEKE-JAMES JACINA NDIDIAMAKA. (2020, September), "TEACHERS' PERCEPTION OF SCHOOL CLIMATE AS CORRELATE OF THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL SILENCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", National Journal of Educational Leadership. Vol. 5. No. 2,pp. 14-21, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 14-21 |
| 24 | OKEKE-JAMES NDIDIAMAKA.J., IGBOKWE INNOCENT C., OGBO ROSITA N.,EKWEOGU LOVELINE B., ANYANWU ADELINE N. (2020, March), "School Climate As A Predictor Of Teachers Job Performance In Secondary Schools In Anambra State", International Journal of Education and Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 17-26 |
| 25 | OKEKE-JAMES NDIDIAMAKA JACINTA,IGBOKWE INNOCENT CHIAWA,ANYANWU JUDE AZUBUIKE, OGBO ROSITA NWARIBEAKU. (2020, May), "QUALITY ASSURANCE IN SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA", www.oapub.org/edu, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 175-185 |
| 26 | ISREAL C. OPARAJI,INNOCENT C.IGBOKWE, ANTHONY C. UGWUDE, NDIDIAMAKA J OKEKE-JAMES. (2020, August), "THE INFLUENCE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN ECONOMICS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE", Journal of Research & Method in Education, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 45-50 |
| 27 | STEPHEN UGWU,BONIFACE EMEGINI, NDIDIAMAKA OKEKE-JAMES,INNOCENT IGBOKWE, ISREAL OPARAJI. (2020, July), "THE INFLUENCE OF PRINCIPAL-TEACHER CONFLICT ON TEACHERS' JOB PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA SOUTH OF ANAMBRA STATE", International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 39-42 |
| 28 | NDIDIAMAKA J.OKEKE-JAMES,INNOCENT C. IGBOKWE, ADELINE N. ANYANWU, OBIAGELI P. OBINEME. (2020, April), "GENDER INFLUENCE ON SCHOOL CLIMATE AND ORGANIZATIONAL SILENCE AMONGST TEACHERS IN ANAMBRA STATE", European Scientific Journal, Vol. 16, (Issue 10), pp 223-237 |
| 29 | IGBOKWE, INNOCENT.C, OKEKE-JAMES, NDIDIAMAKA.J, AKUDO FLORENCE.U, ANYANWU, JUDE.A.. (2020, June), "ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS FOR CURBING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN NIGERIA:HENRY FAYOL'S APPROACH", European Scientific Journal, Vol. 16, (Issue 16), pp 63-72 |
| 30 | Igbokwe I. C, Okeke-James,N.J. (2019, September), "Enhancing Quality Assurance in Nigeria Education System by Educational Managers through Artificial Intelligence", Nigerian Journal of Educational Administration and Planning, pp 69-77 |
| 31 | Unachukwu, G and Okeke-James, N.J. (2017, May), "Gender differences on influence of classroom management techniques on students' classroom behaviour in secondary schools in Anambra State", Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education,, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 58-69 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Teachers' welfare package as correlate of job performance in public secondary schools in Imo State" (2025). Completed Masters project by Anthony Vivian Chinenye |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "highly emotional intelligent education administrators: pratical recommendations" (October, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "UNIZIK Journal of Educational Management and Policy" (March, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, Faculty of Education Committee on International Conference, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2023) |
| 2 | Secretary, Accreditation Committee, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (May, 2023) |
| 3 | Member/Secretary, Accreditation Committee, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (May, 2023) |
| 4 | Member Curriculum Committee, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (May, 2023) |
| 5 | Students’ Adviser (Regular-Year Two), Department of Educational Management and Policy, UNIZIK, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (May, 2023) |
| 6 | Member/Secretary, Regular Result Committee, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (May, 2023) |
| 7 | President, Home and Abroad Women, Okpuno, "ST. JOHN'S PARISH,OKPUNO" (August, 2023) |
| 8 | Member, Faculty of Education Committee on Curriculum, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2023) |
| 9 | Member, Faculty of Education Committee on International Conference, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2022) |
| 10 | Member, Parochial Church Committee, "The Anglican Churchof Redemption" (March, 2022) |
| 11 | Member, Faculty of Education Award Committee, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (July, 2021) |
| 12 | Member, Faculty of Education Committee on International Conference, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (July, 2019) |
| 13 | Secretary, Sandwich Result Computation Committee, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (July, 2019) |
| 14 | Member/Secretary, Time-Table Committee, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (July, 2019) |
| 15 | Assistant Secretary, Departmental Board, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (July, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Association of Educational Management and Policy Practitioners" - A'EMAPP/MEM/2022/219 (member since 2022), https://www.aemapp.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning" - 02617 (member since 2019), https://naeap.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Artificial Intelligence and Security Management in Schools", (Department of Educational Management and Policy), 13th May, 2025 to 13th May, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Re-engineering education in the 21st century: issues and prospects in Africa", (International Conference Held by Faculty of Education), 23rd November, 2022 to 23rd November, 2022; Institute of Education University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 3 | "Managing Education Policy Implementation in Nigerian Educational System: The Evidence & Implication for effective Practice", (41st Annual Conference of Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning), 11th October, 2022 to 11th October, 2022; National Commission for Colleges of Education, Abuja |
| 4 | "Leadership and Nigeria’s Quest for Prosperity: Challenges & Blueprint", (2022 South East Zonal Summit of Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered)), 21st July, 2022 to 21st July, 2022; King David Hotel Awka, Anambra State |
| 5 | "Re-engineering Education for good Governance, Security, Creativity & Environmental Protection for National Development in COVID-19 Pandemic Era", (National Conference of Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka), 15th September, 2021 to 15th September, 2021; Chike Okoli Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka |
| 6 | "Quality Assurance in the Management of Education Prospects and Challenges", (Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning), 10th July, 2019 to 10th July, 2019; Nurudeen Alao Auditorium, University of Lagos |
| 7 | "Education for National Transformation: Institutional Innovations, Challenges & Prospects.", (National Conference of Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka), 8th June, 2012 to 8th June, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "A day workshop on Demystifying grant writing and postdoctoral, fellowship opportunities through practical experience and applications", (Department of Educational Management and Policy), 9th April, 2025 to 9th April, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Building the foundation for fundraising success for sustainable development goals’ researchers’", (Centre for Sustainable Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in conjunction with United Nations Information Centre for NigeriaI), 22nd June, 2023 to 22nd June, 2023; Auditorium, Ekwueme Centre for Multi-Disciplinary Research, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "On-line teaching and examination", (Sandwich Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Academic Staff Union of Universities Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "Staff Professional Conduct: Imperatives for Quality Assurance", (Annual Workshop Organized by Faculty of Education), 11th February, 2021 to 11th February, 2021; Central Bank of Nigeria Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "Certificate of participation, Sandwich Workshop on empowering educators: leveraging artificial intelligence for enhanced teaching, learning and research", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Sandwich Dictorate), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka ASUU Secrtariate |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |