Dr. Chika Priscilla Imoagwu

Dr. Chika Priscilla Imoagwu is a LECTURER I in ECONOMICS Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chika Priscilla Imoagwu

Staff Profile

My name is Chika Priscilla Imoagwu.I am a Lecturer in the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. I had my primary and post-primary education in Anambra State. I obtained my B.Sc. with second-class honours (upper division)from the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State. I also obtained my M.Sc.from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), the defunct Anambra State University, Igbariam and my PhD (Still-in-view) in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. My area of specialization is Financial, Development, Health and Environmental Economics. I started my primary and post-primary teaching career before joining Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe (NOCEN) as a Part-time Lecturer in 2009. I was employed in the Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in 2019. I'm a Full Member of the Nigerian Economic Society (FM 4629).

Personal Information

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Economics, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
ECONOMICS

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA ANAMBRA STATE. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023)
October, 2019 to December, 2023
PhD In Economics DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
2Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam Campus Anambra State. (Master Degree, January, 2018)
January, 2013 to October, 2017
M.Sc Monetary Economics
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State. (Post-Graduate Degree, May, 2012)
October, 2009 to February, 2012
PGD In Economics Diploma In Economics
4University Of Nigeria Nsukka Enugu State. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2008)
October, 2005 to August, 2007
B.sc (Edu/Eco) Economics/Education
5Federal College Of Education (Technical) Asaba Delta State. (NCE, October, 2000)
October, 1997 to August, 2000
Nigerian Certificate In Education Accounting/Economics Education
6Regina Pacis Secondary School Onitsha (Defunct Social Centre Secondary School Onitsha) Anambra State.. (SSCE, September, 1997)
September, 1991 to July, 1996
SSCE Secondary Education
7Urban Primary School II Fegge Onitsha Anambra State.. (FSLC, October, 1991)
September, 1982 to July, 1988
FSLC Basic Education

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State
March, 2020 to Present
2Member,Faculty of Social Sciences Student Welfare Committee 31st 0ctober -June 2021, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State
October, 2019 to June, 2021
3Member,Faculty of Social Sciences Examination Misconduct Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State
October, 2019 to June, 2021
4National President, Catholic Women Organisation
August, 2019 to Present
5Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State
February, 2019 to Present
6Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State
February, 2019 to March, 2020
7Financial Secretary, University of Nigeria Alumni Association, Onitsha Branch
February, 2017 to February, 2019
8Secretary, Education and Social Orientation Committee, University of Nigeria Alumni Association, Onitsha Branch
July, 2016 to November, 2017
9Part-Time Lecturer, Nwafor Orizu College Of Education Nsugbe, Anambra State.
October, 2009 to March, 2019
10Bursary clerk/NYSC, Nwafor Orizu College Of Education Nsugbe, Anambra State.
August, 2009 to July, 2010
11National Vice President, Anambra State Universal Basic Education Teachers (UBE).
October, 2007 to October, 2008
12Classroom Teacher, Crowther Memorial Primary School G.R.A Onitsha, Anambra State.
October, 2006 to July, 2008
13Classroom Teacher/ Teaching Practice, Onicha-Ugbo Girl's Grammar School Onicha Ugbo, Delta State.
November, 1999 to April, 2000
14Bank Cashier / I.T., Nebeisi Community Bank, Cable Point Asaba, Delta State.
April, 1999 to July, 1999

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Mayor M. Mbadiwe, Lucky I. Amabuike, Amos J. Nwoba & Chika P. Imoagwu. (2022, February) Economic History & Issues in Human Development in Africa: A Festschrift in Honour of: Prof. Anthony I. Nwabughuogu University Of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, pp 474 - 492
2Kalu, C.U. & Imoagwu, C.P.. (2020, May) Household Income As An Indicator For Addressing Poverty Springer Nature Switzerland, pp 1-12
3Kalu, C.U., Ezenekwe, R.U., Anyanwu, U.N. & Imoagwu, C.P.. (2020, April) Some Reflection On Universal Health Coverage Country Experience From Nigeria And Ghana.
4Kalu, C.U., Ezenekwe, U.R. & Imoagwu, C.P.. (2020, May) Public Health Education And Professional Training: Critical Points Of Consideration. In Skills For The 21st Century Teacher (eds) Advanced Publishers Nigeria, pp 83-107
Journal Articles
1Umunna Godson Nwag,u Chika Priscilla Imoagwu, Chinwe Ann Anisiobi, Amos Jeremiah Nwoba.. (2023, January), "Real Interest Rate, Investment and Economic Growth: Panel Evidence from West African Monetary Zone", Journal of Advanced Research in Economics and Administrative Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 21 -36
2*Chika Priscilla Imoagwu, Uche Collins Nwogwugwu, Uju Regina Ezenekwe & Chris Ulua Kalu. (2023, October), "FOOD PRODUCTION AND LIFE EXPECTANCY: EVIDENCE FROM THE ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES (ECOWAS)", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), Vol. 7, (Issue 9), pp 2099-2112
3Innocent Chile Nzeh, Uzoechina, Benedict I., Chika Priscilla Imoagwu & Ogwuru, Hycenth O. R.. (2023, May), "Investigating the Determinants of Cereal Production in Nigeria", International Journal of Advanced Studies in Economics and Public Sector Management (IJASEPSM), Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 33-48
4Nzeh, C.I., Uzoechina, B.I., Okoli, U.V., & Imoagwu, C. P.. (2023, December), "Economic Performance in the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU): A Focus on the Contributions of Economic Openness and Institutional Quality", International Journal of Economics, Business, and Entrepreneurship |, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 153-169
5Chika Priscilla Imoagwu, Godson Nwagu Umunna, Chika Maureen Okaforocha, Ogochukwu Theresa Ugwunna, & Eze Anoke Eze. (2023, September), "DOES TRADE LIBERALIZATION IMPROVE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN NIGERIA: EVIDENCE FROM RECENT DATA", International Journal of Advanced Economics, Vol. 5, (Issue 7), pp 199-214
6Chika Priscilla Imoagwu, Uju Regina Ezenekwe, Uche Collins Nwogwugwu.. (2023, April), "RISING EXTERNAL DEBT AND EXCHANGE RATE: EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA", International Journal of Advanced Economics,, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 90-106
7EHIEDU, Victor C. & IMOAGWU, Chika P.. (2022, October), "FIRM SPECIFIC DETERMINANTS AND ITS IMPLICATION ON LISTED OIL AND GAS FIRMS PROFITABILITY IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Advanced Economics, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 142 -158
8Nzeh I. Chile, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Chika P. Imoagwu & Uju V. Okoli.. (2022, June), "EXAMINING THE ROLES OF INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY AND FINANCIAL OPENNESS IN ENHANCING ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM BRICS COUNTRIES", Journal of Advanced Research in Economics and Administrative Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 50 - 63
9EHIEDU, Victor C. & IMOAGWU, Chika P.. (2022, October), "EFFECT OF CORPORATE DIVERSIFICATION STRATEGIES ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF INDUSTRIAL GOODS IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Applied Research in Social Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 293 -305
10Chinwe Monica Madueke*, Stephen Maduabuchukwu Chukwuka, Joan Nwamaka Ozoh, Chidiogo Jane Akolisa, and Chika Priscilla Imoagwu. (2022, October), "Managing COVID- 19 Crisis in Nigeria: Impact on Informal Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in Anambra State", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 6, (Issue 9), pp 519 -525
11Imoagwu Chika Priscilla, Umunna Godson Nwagu, Kalu Chris Ulua & Okaforocha Chika Maureen.. (2022, October), "Efficacy of Monetary Policy Measures on Price and Exchange Rate Stability in Nigeria", Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, Vol. 22, (Issue 23), pp 162-174
12Chika P. Imoagwu. Joan N. Ozoh, Chinwe M. Madueke & Chidimma C. Mbah. (2021, April), "Impact Of African Free Trade Policy (Agreement) On The Socio-economic Development Of Nigeria", European Journal of Economics and Financial Research (EJEFR), Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 108-127
13Clement I. Ezeanyeji, Cyril O. Obi, Chika P. Imoagwu & Ugochukwu F. Ejefobihi. (2021, March), "Monetary Policy And Inflation Control: The Case Of Nigeria", European Journal of Management and Marketing Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 128 -150
14Uzoechina,B.I,J., Akaolisa,C.J., Imoagwu,C.P. and Uzoma,M.A.. (2019, September), "ILLICT FINANCIAL OUTFLOWS AND CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE IN A CONSUMER-ORIENTED NIGERIA ECONOMY.", THE NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 37 -52
15Ezeanyeji, C. I., Imoagwu, C.P. & Ifeako, M.. (2019, April), "Impact Of Recession On Economic Growth In Nigeria", International Journal of Economics, Commeerce and Management (IJECM)h, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 207-223
16E zeanyeji, C.I.,imoagwu, C.P. & Ejefobihi, U. F.. (2019, February), "Public Debt And Inflation In Nigeria: An Econometric Analysis", International Journal of Applied Research (IJAR), Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 219-224
17imoagwu, C.P. , Ejefobihi, U.F. and Ezeanyeji, C.I.. (2019, June), "Microfinance- One Of The Key Drivers Of Financial Inclusion In Nigeria", International Journal of Policy and Development Studies (IJPDS), Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 24-42
18Ezeanyeji, C.I., Imoagwu, c.p. & Ejefobihi, U. F.. (2019, April), "Entrepreneurship Development And Poverty Reduction In Nigeria: The Synergy", International Journal of Economics, Commeerce and Management (IJECM), Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 584-600
19Ezeanyeji, C.I., Ibekilo,C.B.N. & Imoagwu, C.P.. (2019, March), "Effects Of Downsizing On Market Orientation In Nigeria: Critical Appraisal Of GTB In Anambra State.", International Journal of Applied Research (IJAR), Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 32-40
20imoagwu, C.P. , Ezeanyeji, C.I.. (2018, November), "Financial Development And Economic Growth Nexus In Nigeria", Internationsl Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBM), Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 50-63
21ignatius O. Machi & Imoagwu, Chika.P.. (2017, September), "TERRORISM AND MACRO-ECONOMICS: THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE", NOCEN International Journal of Arts and Social Sciences (Maiden Edition), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 78-101
Thesis
1Imoagwu, C. P. (2014, August), "The Impact Of Capital Market On Nigerian Economic Growth". , pp 1-54
2Chika P. Imoagwu. (2012, December), "The Economic Implication Of Nigerian's Over Dependency On Petroleum Sector". , pp 1-83
Dissertations
1Chika P. Imoagwu. (2017, September), "Financial Development And Economic Growth In Nigeria: The Nexus". , pp 1-104
Projects
1Chika P. Imoagwu. (2007, October), "Evaluating The Impact Of Insurance Industry Consolidation And Recapitalization On Industrial Production On Nigeria Economy". , pp 1-84
2Chika P. Nwokeoma. (2000, October), "The Causes And Effects Of Hawking On Students Academic Performance. ( A Case Study Of Oshimili South LGA In Delta State)". , pp 1-72
Conference Papers
1Chika, P. Imoagwu, Lucky, I. Amabuike, Uche, C. Nwogwugwu & Uju, R. Ezenekwe. (2022, September), "FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY AND POVERTY REDUCTION: AN EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA", THE NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SOCIETY
2Kalu,C. U., Anyanwu,N. A., Imoagwu, C.P.. (2021, February), ""COVID-19 And The Global EConomy: Strategies For Business Recovery, Survival & Sustainability"", Unizik Businesss School, Nnamdi Azikiwe UNiversity, Awka
3Chika P. Imoagwu. Joan N. Ozo, Chinwe M. Madueke & Chidinma C. Mbah. (2020, September), "Impact Of African Free Trade Policy (Agreement) On The Socio-economic Development Of Nigeria", NES, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 108-127
Other Relevant Publications
1Imoagwu, C. P. ""Terrorism: A Threat To Human Dignity"", (Others, 2017 October)
CEP- NOCEN
2Imoagwu, Chika P.. ""Empowering Women For Self-Actualisation And Sustainable Development"", (Others, 2016 June)
3Imoagwu, Chika P.. ""Attaining Greater Heights In Education: A Better Approach For Students"", (Others, 2012 May)
Nwafor Orizu College of education, Nsugbe, Anambra State.

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Member and Protocol Sub-Committee, "FACULTY AWARDS AND ALUMNI HOMECOMING COMMITTEE" (June, 2023)
2MEMBER, "FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDENTS WELFARE COMMITTEE" (June, 2023)
3DEPUTY CORDINATOR, "STAFF ADVISER OF NESA( Nigerian Economics Students Association) ADVISORY COMMITTEE" (April, 2023)
4Member & Coordinator Entertainment Sub-Committee, "DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE ON HOME COMING EVENT 2022/2023" (February, 2023)
5CORDINATOR ENTERTAINMENT, "DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEE ON INAUGURATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR REGIONAL INTEGRATION AND TRADE RESEARCH, NAU, AWKA." (May, 2023)
6SECRETARY, "NESA STAFF ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR 2021/2022" (February, 2022)
7GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING, "DEPARTMENTAL TECHNICAL ADVISERS" (February, 2021)
8MEMBER, "FACULTY JOURNAL COMMITTEE" (June, 2021)
9SECRETARY, "FACULTY COMMITTEE ON POWER SUSTAINANCE AND ELECTRICAL REPAIRS" (June, 2021)
10ACADEMIC STAFF ADVISER FOR YEAR 4, "DEPARTMENTAL ACADEMIC ADVISER FOR THE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMME (CEP)" (February, 2021)
11MEMBER, "DEPARTMENTAL ANNUAL LECTURE/ENDOWMENTS COMMITTEE" (May, 2021 to June, 2023)
12SECRETARY, "DEPARTMENTAL DRESS CODE COMMITTEE" (June, 2021)
13MEMBER, "DEPARTMENTAL ANNUAL LECTURE COMMITTEE" (February, 2021)
14MEMBER, "FACULTY EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT COMMITTEE" (February, 2020)
15SECRETARY, "NESA ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR 2019/2020; 2020/2021" (January, 2020)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "THE NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SOCIETY" - FM4629 (member since 2019), http://.nigerianeconomicsociety.org.

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"THE 64th ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SOCIETY, ABUJA", (NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (NES)), 10th October, 2023 to 10th December, 2023; SHEHU MUSA YAR'ADUA CONFERENCE CENTRE, CENTRAL AREA, FCT, ABUJA.
2"FIRST SOUTHEAST REGIONAL SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT", (CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA & UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION CENTRE FOR NIGERIA, UN HOUSE ABUJA), 31st August, 2023 to 3rd September, 2023; ASUU SECRETARIAT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE.
3"8TH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE ON AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT ANALYSIS", (INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POLICY REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (IIPRDS)), 14th June, 2023 to 15th June, 2023; UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA.
4"NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT", (INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POLICY REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES (IIPRDS)), 27th April, 2023 to 28th April, 2023; DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, ALEX EKWUEME UNIVERSITY, NDUFU-ALIKE, EBONYI STATE.
5"THE 63rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SOCIETY, KANO.", (NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SOCIETY(NES)), 27th September, 2022 to 29th September, 2022; Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria
6"2020 UBS HYBRID (VIRTUAL PHYSICAL) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (UNIZIK BUSINESS SCHOOL), 26th April, 2021 to 27th April, 2021; UNIZIK BUSINESS SCHOOL, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE.
7"2020 NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SOCIETY 61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE", (NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SOCIETY), 8th September, 2020 to 12th September, 2020; VIRTUAL EDITION
8"2019 NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SOCIETY 60TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE", (NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SOCIETY), 16th September, 2019 to 18th September, 2019; NIGERIAN AIRFORCE CONFERENCE CENTRE AND SUITES, PLOT 496, AHMADU BELLO WAY, KADO, ABUJA.
9"3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES), 9th August, 2017 to 12th August, 2017; CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY (FORMERLY ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY)
10"2014 Interdisciplinary Conference", (Faculty Of Social Sciences), 29th September, 2014 to 30th September, 2014; Anambra State University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State.
11"First International Interdisciplinary Conference", (School of postgraduate Studies, Anambra State University), 23rd September, 2014 to 25th September, 2014; E.T.F. Auditorium Igbariam Campus, Anambra State.
Workshops
1"1ST FACULTY WORKSHOP ON ICT COMPLIANCE, DIGITAL RESULT UPLOAD AND MODERATION", (FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES), 5th March, 2024 to 5th March, 2024; PROF. UZOKA CENTRE, FSS, NAU AWKA
2"ONE-DAY WORKSHOP ON: ON-LINE TEACHING AND EXAMINATION", (SNADWICH UNIT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASUU NAU, Secretariat
3"RESEARCH TRAINING WORKSHOP ON ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN QUALITATIVE AND QUATITATIVE RESEARCH.", (INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CONSORTIUM, UNITED KINGDOM (UK).), 14th June, 2023 to 14th June, 2023; UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA.
4"A RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND APPLIED ECONOMETRIC WORKSHOP", (KLAUCH CONSULTS IN COLLABORATION WITH DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA, NIGERIA.), 26th February, 2022 to 13th July, 2022; DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS BUILDING, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA, NIGERIA.
5"Online Virtual Training", (African Heritage Institution and Strategy Centre for African Development), 5th October, 2020 to 21st October, 2020; Online-Virtual
6"ON-LINE TEACHING AND EXAMINATION", (SANDWICH PROGRAMME TRAINING), NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA
Seminars
1"NIGERIAN FEDERATION OF CATHOLIC STUDENTS PRAYER FIESTA", (NIGERIAN FEDERATION OF CATHOLIC STUDENTS), 21st July, 2000 to 22nd July, 2000; FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (TECHNICAL) ASABA, DELTA STATE.
2"12th NIGERIAN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION GAMES ASSOCIATION (NICEGA)", (NIGERIAN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION), 24th February, 2000 to 7th March, 2000; FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OSIELE, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE.
Webinar
1"WEBINAR SERIES ON APPLIED QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS", (THE AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH(AIR) PIPELINE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (P3-Africa) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE AFRICAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH CONSORTIUM (AERC)), 29th February, 2024 to 7th March, 2024; http://air-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MJ5UevG-RESBb-iWtEOdmQww
Other Event
1"ELEVENTH NIGERIAN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION GAMES ASSOCIATION (NICEGA)", (NIGERIAN COLLEGES OF EDUCATION), 14th May, 1998 to 23rd May, 1998; KASHIM IBRAHIM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE.