Mr. Chidubem Collins Umeghalu
Mr. Chidubem Collins Umeghalu is a LECTURER I in ECONOMICS Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a development economist who believes in the possibility of a world devoid of the "absolutely poor." Clinging tenaciously to this belief, I channel my energy and passion towards carrying out impactful research works that will ultimately amount to discovering few feasible steps that could metamorphosize any developing country that imbibes them into a developed country before long.
Personal Information
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Address: | Economics, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ECONOMICS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2017) December, 2012 to July, 2017 M.Sc. Economics |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2007) December, 2001 to August, 2007 B.Sc. Economics |
| 3 | St. Joseph's College, Vom, Jos South.. (NECO, September, 2000) September, 1994 to July, 2000 SSCE |
| 4 | Fatima Private School, Shendam, Plateau State.. (FSLC, August, 1994) September, 1988 to July, 1994 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Editor, Tropical Africa Spectrum June, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2019 to March, 2054 |
| 3 | Planning Officer, Anambra State Government, Awka December, 2013 to March, 2019 |
| 4 | Economics Teacher, St. Mary's Catholic Secondary School, Town, Port Harcourt September, 2011 to July, 2013 |
| 5 | Economics Teacher, Obedient Group Of Schools, Oyigbo, Rivers State. September, 2009 to July, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Uchenna N. Anyanwu, Eze A. Eze and Collins C. Umeghalueghalu. (2022, February) Social Accounting Matrix and Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) Model |
| 2 | Uchechukwu C. Nwogwugwu and Collins C. Umeghalu. (2022, October) Global Financial Flows and Public Debt Financing |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ezenekwe, U. R. and Umeghalu, C. C.. (2026, June), "Community-based Initiative for Enhancing Girl Child Education and Living Standard in Nigeria", Tropical Africa Spectrum, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 25-40 |
| 2 | Paul Abijia Osang, Collins Chidubem Umeghalu, and Euphemia Ifunanya Mbamalu. (2026, April), "Government Micro-financing for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises and Business Performance in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Intelligent Insights in Business and Accounting, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 3 | Collins Chidubem Umeghalu and Paul Abijia Osang. (2026, July), "Minimum Wage and Unemployment in Developing Countries: A Case of Nigeria", European Archive for Economics and Development Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 73_97 |
| 4 | Umeghalu, C. C., Machi, I. O., & Chukwuka, S. M.. (2025, August), "Impact of Welfare Payments on Standard of Living in Nigeria: A Case of Anambra State", European Archive for Economics and Development Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 1-18 |
| 5 | Umeghalu, C. C., Machi, I. O., & Onwuka, I. N.. (2025, October), "Human Capital Development and Economic Growth in Nigeria", Tropical Africa Spectrum, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 1-21 |
| 6 | Ositaufere, W., Umeghalu, C. C., Ekpendu, E. J., & Ezenwobi, N. F.. (2025, October), "The Impact of Education Reforms on Human Capital Development in Sub-Saharan Africa", Tropical Africa Spectrum, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 41-54 |
| 7 | Onwuka, I. N., Obiakonze, E. C., Umeghalu, C. C., & Udeze, C. R.. (2025, November), "The Role of Global Trade in Shaping Nigeria's Economic Growth Trajectories", European Archive for Economics and Development Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 16-31 |
| 8 | Abamara, K. C., Umeghalu, C. C., Okeke, Q. C., & Nkamnebe, O. E.. (2025, November), "The Effect of Financial Innovations on Deposit Financial Inclusion in Nigeria", European Archive for Economics and Development Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 32-43 |
| 9 | Umeghalu, C. C., Machi, I. O., Abamara, K. C., & Oladipo, O. A.. (2025, November), "Entrepreneurial Expertise, Size of Business and Performance of SMEs in Nigeria", European Archive for Economics and Development Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 60-81 |
| 10 | Umeghalu, C. C. & Obeh, H. O.. (2025, November), "Borehole Drilling and Environmental Sustainability in Southeastern Nigeria: A Case of Anambra State", Asian Journal of Climate and Environmental Sustainability, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 18-42 |
| 11 | Umeghalu, C. C., Udo, P. U., & Metu, A. G.. (2025, October), "Aggregate Demand and Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Nigeria", Tropical Africa Spectrum, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 55-73 |
| 12 | Umeghalu, C. C., Ezenekwe, U. R., & Okoli, C. L.. (2025, July), "Impact of non-oil export on economic growth in Nigeria", Tropical Africa Spectrum, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 1-21 |
| 13 | Okoli, C. L., Ezenekwe, U. R., Nzeribe, G., & Umeghalu, C. C.. (2023, July), "Impact of non-oil export on economic growth in Nigeria", Journal of International Economic Relations and Development Economics, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 44-63 |
| 14 | Umeghalu, C. C., Ezenwobi, N. F., Okoli, C. L. & Nchedo, R. I.. (2022, June), "Oil Price Uncertainty and Industrial Output in Nigeria", International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 2120-2136 |
| 15 | Nwogwugwu, U. C. C. and Umeghalu, C. C.. (2021, September), "International Trade and Economic Misery in African Countries with Low Human Development", Economics and Social Sciences Academic Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 1-29 |
| 16 | Umeghalu, C. C., Imoagwu, C. P., Okafor, V. C. & Ezeoke, J. S.. (2021, September), "Banking Reforms and Price of Loanable Funds in Nigeria", Contemporary Journal of Banking and Finance, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-19 |
| 17 | Ezenekwe, U. R. & Umeghalu, C. C.. (2021, September), "Poverty, Feminism and Gender Inequality in Africa: A Case of Nigeria", Economics and Social Sciences Academic Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 10), pp 11-32 |
| 18 | Umeghalu, C. C., Agupusi, E. I. and Uzodigwe, A. A.. (2019, January), "Government Investment, Foreign Direct Investment And Standard Of Living In Nigeria", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 7, pp 191 - 215 |
| 19 | Uzodigwe, A. A., Umeghalu, C. C. and Ozoh, J. N.. (2019, January), "Human Capital Development And Economic Growth In Nigeria", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 359 - 377 |
| 20 | Ezenekwe, U. R., Umeghalu, C. C. and Uzodigwe, A. A.. (2018, June), "Oil Export Earnings Instability And Standard Of Living Nexus In Nigeria", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Umeghalu, C. C. & Machi, I. O.. (2025, July), "Entrepreneurial Expertise, Size of Business and Performance of SMEs in Nigeria", Unizik Business School |
| 2 | Umeghalu, Collins Chidubem and Ezenekwe, Uju Regina. (2024, September), "Socioeconomic Impediments of Development in Africa: A case of Nigeria", Nigeria Economic Society (NES) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "FDI and Economic Growth of Nigeria: An Application of ARDL Model" (August, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Associate Editor, "Nigeria Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics" (December, 2025) |
| 2 | Department Board Secretary, "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2025 to October, 2026) |
| 3 | Examination Officer (CEP), "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2025) |
| 4 | Editor, "Tropical Africa Spectrum" (June, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Research Member, "Intellingenuity Journals" (member since 2025), https://intellingenuityjournals.com/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigeria Economic Society" - FM.5884 (member since 2024), http://www.nigerianeconomicsociety.org/ |