Dr. Chijiuka Isreal Oparaji
Dr. Chijiuka Isreal Oparaji is a SENIOR LECTURER in EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Israel Oparaji is from Ochia, in Ohaji-Egbema LGA in Imo state, is a lecturer I in the department of Educational Management and policy, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
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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 | National Open University Of Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2014) November, 2009 to November, 2014 LLB Law |
| 2 | National Open University Of Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2014) November, 2009 to October, 2013 LLB Law |
| 3 | National Open University Of Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2014) November, 2009 to November, 2014 LLB Law |
| 4 | University Of Ibadan. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2010) May, 2002 to March, 2010 Ph.D Educational Management |
| 5 | University Of Ibadan. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2010) November, 2002 to March, 2010 |
| 6 | University Of Ibadan. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2010) November, 2002 to June, 2008 PhD Educational Management |
| 7 | University Of Ibadan. (Master Degree, May, 1997) November, 1995 to May, 1997 M.Ed Management |
| 8 | University Of Ibadan. (Master Degree, May, 1997) November, 1995 to May, 1997 |
| 9 | Abia State University, Uturu. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1992) November, 1988 to September, 1992 BLS (Hons) Library Science |
| 10 | Abia State University, Uturu. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1992) November, 1988 to September, 1992 |
| 11 | Abia State University, Uturu. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1992) November, 1988 to June, 1992 BLS LIbrary And Information Science |
| 12 | Community Secondary School, AWARRA. (SSCE, December, 1984) August, 1979 to June, 1984 |
| 13 | Community Secondary School, AWARRA. (SSCE, June, 1984) September, 1979 to June, 1984 |
| 14 | Community Secondary School Awara, Ohaji Imo State. (SSCE, June, 1984) September, 1979 to June, 1984 SSCE |
| 15 | University Of Ibadan. (Master Degree, May, 1977) November, 1995 to February, 1997 M.Ed Management |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to March, 2005 |
| 2 | Lecturer 1 ( Full Time ), Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka March, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Senior Lecturer (Full Time), Abubakar Tafewa Balewa University, Bauchi April, 2016 to March, 2019 |
| 4 | Part Time Lecturer, Lagos State University, Ojo June, 2008 to April, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Oparaji Israel Chijiuka. (2022, May) Concepts and Issues in Educational Planning and Administration in Post Covid'' 19 Era. Education and Sustainable development in Post Covid-19 Era. Onstreet Consulting Limited h, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 36-48 |
| 2 | Nwankwo, I. N, Oparaji, I. C & Obiakor M. (2020, August) Stress Management and Teachers' Efficiency in Public Secondary schools in Ohaji, Imo State, Nigeria University of Lome, Togo, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 92 - 97 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Oparaji,I .C. Okafor, J.N., Ezemba, E.U. (2023, April), "Influence of Increased Enrolment on the Provision of Facilities in Public Secondary Schools in South East , Nigeria.", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 20 - 35 |
| 2 | Oparaji, I.C., Ani, A.N., Okonkwo, E.C., and Eziamaka, C.N.. (2023, April), "Job Performance Indicators As Correlates of Teachers' Job Proficiency in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Enterpreneurship Studies. Vol. 2. https://ajemates.org, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 15 - 24 |
| 3 | Oparaji, I.C., Okonkwo. E. C., and Eziamaka, C. N. (2023, June), "Job Involvement Indicators As Tools for Teachers' Job Performance Appraisal", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Reseach and Policy Studies, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 70 - 79 |
| 4 | Oparaji, I.C., Ezemba, E.U.,and Okafor, J. N. (2023, June), "Work Autonomy As Correlates of Teachers' Job Effectiveness Public Secondary Schools in Imo State", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Reseach and Policy Studies, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 28 - 37 |
| 5 | Uwaezuoke, M. R. I & Oparaji, I.C. (2023, August), "Managing students' academic failure among secondary school students for high productivity in Obingwa LGA of Abia State", Eureka Journal of Educational Research, 2(1). https://doi.org/10.56773/ejer.v 211.19. ISSN 2962-5548. 15-25, Vol. 211, (Issue 19), pp 15-25 |
| 6 | Ugwude, D. I, Oparaji, I. C, Agu, A. N. (2023, May), "Nomadic Education and National Security in Nigeria: Challenges and the Way Forward", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 230 - 237 |
| 7 | Oparaji, I.C. (2022, December), "Causes and Effects of Increased Enrolment in the Provision of Facilities in Public Secondary Schools in the South East of Nigeria.", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Reseach and Policy Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 209 - 223 |
| 8 | Oparaji, I.C, Eziuzo, G O. & Okeke, N .L. (2022, September), "Organizational Pride as Correlate of Teacher' Job Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State", IIARD Journal of Humanities And Social Policy, Vol. .0, (Issue 1), pp 10 - 16, E-ISSN: 2545-5729 P-2695 |
| 9 | Oparaji, I.C, agu, N, Oji,,M.E, Emengini., B, and Chike, R.N. (2022, May), "Innovative Teaching as Predictor of Teachers' Job Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State", International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Reseach, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 57-60 |
| 10 | Oparaji, I.C, Eziamaka, C, Amaefule, F, and Obineme, P.O. (2022, June), "Selection of Subjects as Correlte of the Academic Achievement of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Reseach and Policy Studies, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 45-50 |
| 11 | Oparaji, I.C, Nwosu, O, and Okeke, N.C.. (2022, May), "Time Management as Predictor of Teachers' Job Effectiveness in Public Secondary Schools in Imo Stae", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Reseach and Policy Studies, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 84-90 |
| 12 | Oparaji, I.C, Nwosu, O ,and Oguejiofor, N. (2022, June), "Online Teaching and Learning in Imo State Public Secondary Schools during the Covid-19 Pandemic Era", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 209-222 |
| 13 | Oparaji, I.C, Oguejiofor, N and Agogbua V.. (2022, August), "Management Organizational Cynicism as Predictor of Teachers' Job Effectiveness", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 46-59 |
| 14 | Oparaji, I.C, Ugwude, A.C, Obineme, P.O, and Emengini, B.B. (2021, August), "Influence Of Self-Esteem On Teachers' Job Effectiveness In Public Secondary Schools In Orlu Educational Zone , Imo State, Nigeria.", The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 8), pp 72 - 77 |
| 15 | Oparaji, I.C.. (2021, June), "Emotional Intelligence As Correlate Of Academic Achievement Of Students In Mathematics In Public Secondary Schools In Imo State, Nigeria.", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Enterpreneurship Studies. Vol. 2. https://ajemates.org, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 209-222 |
| 16 | Oparaji, I.C, Ugwu, I. and Chime, G.O.. (2021, May), "Teaching Ethics As Determinants Of Teacher's Job Performance In Public Secondary Schools In Okigwe Education , Imo State.s", International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 17 | Obineme, P.A; Oparaji, I.C; Nwigwe, J.C. (2021, July), "Effective Management Emergencies Utilized By Head Teachers Of Primary Schools In Ebonyi State", International Journal of Management Studies and Social Sciences Reserch. Vol. 3, Issue 4, IJMSSSR: ISSN: 2582 - 0265 |
| 18 | Chime, G.O; Ugwu, I; Oparaji, I.C.. (2021, July), "The Influence Of COVID-19 On Nigeria's Education System: A Spotlight On Enugu State Nigeria", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Enterpreneurship Studies. Vol. 2. https://ajemates.org |
| 19 | Ugwude, A.C, Oparaji, I.C., Agu, A.N. (2021, May), "A Delphi Study On The Management Information System (MIS) For Decision-Making For Administrators In South-East, Nigeria Universities.st", Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS), Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 84-90 |
| 20 | Ugwude, A.C., Oparaji, I.C, Agu, A.N.. (2021, April), "Management Information Data Dissemination Methods For Decision-making In South-East Universities.", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research., Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 23-27 |
| 21 | Akudo, F.U., Igbokwe, A.C., Oparaji, I.C.. (2021, April), "School Mapping As The Determinant Of The Provision Of Infrastructures In Public Secondary Secondary Schools In Imo State", European Journal of Education Studies8, Vol. 8, (Issue 3) |
| 22 | Oparaji, I.C, Itoya, J., Asiegbu, E.N, Igbo, C.J.. (2021, April), "School-Community Financing As Determinant Of Infrastructure In Public Secondary Schools In Ohaji L.G.A, Imo State.", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 3) |
| 23 | Oparaji, I.C., Igbokwe, I.C., Eziuzo, G.O, Itoya, J.. (2021, February), "Study Habit As Predictor Of Academic Performance Of Students In Public Secondary Schools In Imo State.", Global Scientific Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 1-12 |
| 24 | Oparaji, I.C., Umeozo, U.J., Obiakor, M.I., Igbokwe, I.C.. (2021, January), "Influence Of Self-Influence Of Strategies On Academic Achievement Of Students In Public Secondary Schools In Ohaji, Imo State, Nigeria.", The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies., Vol. 8, (Issue 9) |
| 25 | Oparaji, I.C., Ugwude, A.C., Nweke, J.. (2021, January), "SCHOOL CLIMATE AS PREDICTOR OF Principal'S EFFICICIENCY IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA SOUTH OF ANAMBRA STATE", Unizik Journal of Educational REsearch and Policy Studies, Vol. 6, pp 190-201 |
| 26 | Oparaji, I. C, Chime, G and Agogbua V.U. (2021, September), "Teachers' Recruitment as Determinant of the Academic Performance of Students in Public Secondary Secondary Schools in Imo State.", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 11, (Issue 9), pp 84-90 |
| 27 | Oparaji, I. C, Chime, G and Agogbua V.U. (2021, September), "Teachers' Recruitment as Determinant of the Academic Performance of Students in Public Secondary Schools in Imo State", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 11, (Issue 9), pp 84-90 |
| 28 | Nwankwo, I. N, Ejesi, S.N, Oparaji, I. C. & Obiakor, M. (2020, June), "Nwankwo, I. N, Ejesi, S.N, Oparaji, I. C. & Obiakor, M. (2020) Influence of Principals' Laissez Affair Leadership Style on Academic Achievement of Students in Public Secondary schools in Onitsha Educational Zone of Anambra State", Journal of Education: A Publication of the Faculty of Education, Kampala International University, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 250 - 263 |
| 29 | Oparaji, I.C. (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 And Method In Education (JOSR-JRME)", IOSR Journal of Research & Method in Education (IOSR-JRME), Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 45-50 |
| 30 | Oparaji, I.C, Igbokwe, I.C, Anyanwu, A.N, and Ugwude,A.C,. (2020, September), "Quality Assurance Indices As Correlates Of Students' Academic Achievement In Public Secondary Secondary Schools In Imo State.", International Journal of Research and Research Publications, Vol. 10, (Issue 9) |
| 31 | Ugwu, I., Emengini, B., James-Okeke, N., Igbkwe, I.N., Oparaji, I.C. (2020, March), "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 |
| 32 | Oparaji, I.C.. (2020, January), "Creative Thinking As Predictor Of Teachers' Job Proficiency In Public Secondary Secondary Schools In Ohaji, Imo State", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 33 | Oparaji, I.C., Igbokwe, I.C., Ugwude, A.C.. (2020, February), "Class Management As Predictor Of Students' Academic Achievement In Public Secondary Secondary Schools In Awka South Of Anambra State", International Journal of Applied Research., Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 353-357 |
| 34 | Chime, G.O., Ugwu, I., Oparaji, I.C.. (2020, March), "Principal's Strategies For The Improvement Of Staff Personnel Administration Of Secondary Schools In Enugu North Education Zone, Enugu State, Nigeria", International Journal of Research GRANTHAALAYAH, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 322-328 |
| 35 | Ugwu, I., Oparaji, I.C., Chime, G.O.,. (2020, May), "Analysis Of Principals' Management Activities For Sustainable Quality Assurance In Secondary Schools In Anambra State.", International Journal of Research -- Granthaalayah: A Knowledge Repository, Vol. 8, pp 294-304 |
| 36 | Oparaji, I.C.. (2019, December), "Influence Of Principal's Leadership Style On Teachers Efficacy In Public Secondary Schools In Ohaji, Imo State", South-East Journal of Research and Sustainable Development (SEJRSD), Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 37 | Oparaji, I.C., and Ugwu, I.. (2019, December), "Self-regulated Learning Strategies As Correlates Of Students' Academic Achievement In Economics In Public Secondary Schools In Imo State", South-East Journal of Research and Sustainable Development SEJRSD), Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 38 | Oparaji, I.C. and Igbokwe, I.C.. (2019, October), "Challenges Of Educational Policy Implementation And Constraints To The Realization Of Millennium Development Goals In Nigeria.", UNIZIK Journal of Education Graduates, Vol. 6, pp 60=71 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwankwo, I.N., Oparaji. I.C., Obiakor, M.I. (2020, ), "The Influence Of Sress Management On Teachers' Job Performance : Multidisciplinary Report From Africa", The Global Education Network in Collaboration with the University of Lome, Togo, Vol. 2, (Issue 3) |
| 2 | Nwankwo, I.N, Ejesi, S.N., Oparaji, I.C., Obiakor, M.I.. (2020, ), "Influence Of Principals' Laissez - Faire Leadership Style On The Academic Achievement Of Secondary School Students In Onitsha Education Zone, Anambra State", Faculty of Education, Univerity of Kampala, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Award of TETFund Institution Based Research (IBR) Grant" (August, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND), Abuja |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies" (June, 2021) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "Quality Schools - Quality Learning", (University of Hall), 6th April, 2010 to 10th April, 2010; United Arab Emirate |
| 2 | "Performance Improvement Of Effective Teaching And Inter-Personal Skills In Schools", (Lagos State Public Service Development Centre), 25th September, 2002 to 25th September, 2002; Magodo, Lagos |