Dr. Tonna David Edokobi
Dr. Tonna David Edokobi is a SENIOR LECTURER in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Tonna David Edokobi, a celebrated scholar and senior lecturer in the Department of business administrationn Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I hold a PhD in Business Administration from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, BSc and MSc in Business Administration respectively from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. My academic career began from Tansian University Umunya (2012), where i rose to become the Head of Department of Business Administration in 2018 before taking up my appointment with Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka in 2019. While at Tansian University, i was voted the Most Outstanding Lecturer for 2018. I am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Administration of Nigeria as well as Member, Academy of Management of Nigeria. I am also a Certified Teacher with the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria. I have many Published works in impact journals. I am happily married with 4 children.
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Address: | Business Administration, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, University, Igbariam Campus. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2018) September, 2014 to July, 2018 PhD Business Administration Business Administration |
| 2 | National Teachers' Institute (National Open University Of Nigeria). (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2015) March, 2014 to April, 2015 Post Graduate Diploma In Education (PGDE) Education |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, March, 2011) September, 2009 to April, 2010 MSc Business Administration Business Administration |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 1999) October, 1994 to July, 1999 BSc Business Administration Business Administration |
| 5 | Federal Government College, Enugu. (SSCE, June, 1992) October, 1986 to June, 1992 Senior School Certificate Examination |
| 6 | Onward Nursery And Primary School, Lagos. (FSLC, January, 1986) September, 1983 to June, 1986 First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Appointment as Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Business Administration, Unizik February, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Chairman, Departmental Workshop Committee, Department of Business Administration, Unizik January, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Post graduate Supervisor, College of Post Graduate Studies, Unizik June, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Chairman, Faculty of Management science Environmental Sanitation Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State November, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Senior lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka October, 2022 to October, 2025 |
| 6 | Part-Time Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Tansian University, Umunya October, 2022 to Present |
| 7 | Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State February, 2022 to August, 2023 |
| 8 | Acting Head of Department, Public Administration Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State March, 2021 to April, 2021 |
| 9 | Appointment as Academic Staff Adviser, Department of public Administration, Unizik April, 2019 to April, 2021 |
| 10 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2019 to October, 2022 |
| 11 | HOD, Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State May, 2018 to March, 2019 |
| 12 | Coordinator of Entrepreneurial Studies, Tansian University, Umunya June, 2016 to June, 2018 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Edokobi, Tonna David, Okoli, Ikechukwu Moses, Ugochukwu, Marius Ndubuisi. (2024, November), "Effect of E-commerce Utilization on SMEs performance in Anambra State Nigeria", Journal of the Management Sciences, Vol. 61, (Issue 7), pp 20-36 |
| 2 | Okonkwo, Ebelechukwu Rebecca Ph.D; Edokobi, Tonna David Ph.D; Abba, Ugochukwu Evaristus. (2023, June), "Farmers and Herders Crises in Nigeria: Implication to Food Security in Southeast Nigeria", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 895-903 |
| 3 | Ogu, Ogechukwu Amina, Edokobi, Tonna David, Abasili Kingsley Nkemjika. (2023, June), "Gender Consideration and Entrepreneurship Development in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of the Management Sciences, Vol. 60, (Issue 1), pp 95-108 |
| 4 | Udunze Ugochukwu MacDonald, Ifeoma Nnaji, Edokobi Tonna David. (2022, June), "Assessing the Effects of E-Governance and its Application by the Independent National Electoral Commission during the 2019 General Election in Nigeria", NIU Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 53-62 |
| 5 | Edokobi, Tonna David (Ph.D.), Okpala Ngozi Eugenia, Okoye Nonso John. (2021, August), "Exchange Rate And Trade Balance Nexus.", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development., Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 1290-1298 |
| 6 | Edokobi, Tonna David (Ph.D.), Okpala Ngozi Eugenia, Okoye Nonso John. (2021, August), "Monetary Policy And Trade Balance In Nigeria", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development., Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 1299-1306 |
| 7 | Prof. Emma E.O. Chukwuemeka, PhD, FCPA, Dr Ego Evangeline Dike, Dr.Tonna David Edokobi, PhD, FCPA. (2021, September), "Rural Development and Paradox of Local Government Administration in Nigeria: Praxis and Prospects", Journal of Policy and Development Studies, Vol. -71134, (Issue 5), pp 20-28 |
| 8 | Tonna D. Edokobi, Chijioke .I. Ojiako & Emmanuel C. Okoye,. (2021, December), "Conflict Management and Sustainable Development in the Post-Pandemic Era: The Nigerian Experience", International Journal of Public Administration and Management Research (IJPAMR), Vol. 3, pp 15-21 |
| 9 | Edokobi, Tonna David (Ph.D.), Okoli, Ngozika Nkeiruka, Akwaeze, Emeka Alex. (2020, April), "Entrepreneurs’ Level Of Education And Performance Of Medium Enterprises In Automobile Industry, Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development., Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 123-128 |
| 10 | Okoli, Ikechukwu Moses, Ezeanolue, Uju Scholarstica, Edokobi, Tonna David (Ph.D.). (2019, October), "Strategic Planning And Enterprise Succession In Selected Family Owned Businesses In Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 66-73 |
| 11 | Agbasi, Obianuju Emmanuella (Ph.D), Edoko Tonna David (Ph.D), Nwangene, Ogochukwu Christian. (2019, August), "Entrepreneurs’ Level Of Education And Performance Of Selected Manufacturing Firms In Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development. (IJTSRD), Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 266-272 |
| 12 | Dibua, Emmanuel Chijioke (Ph.D.), Edoko, Tonna David (Ph.D), Onwuteaka, Ifeoma Cecilia (Ph.D).. (2019, August), "Determinants Of Foreign Direct Investment In Nigeria", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development. (IJTSRD), Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 239-245 |
| 13 | 7.1.7 Nwangene, Ogechukwu Christian, Dibua, Emmanuel Chijioke (Ph.D.), Edoko, Tonna David (Ph. D). (2019, August), "). Innovations As Drivers Of Performance In The Hospitality Industry: A Study Of Selected Hotels In Awka, Anambra State", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development. (IJTSRD), Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 254-260 |
| 14 | Okpala Ngozi Eugenia, Ezeanolue, Uju Scholastica, Edoko, Tonna David (Ph.D.). (2018, November), "Commercial Banking And Economic Growth In Nigeria", Open Journal of Economics and Commerce, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 68-75 |
| 15 | Agbasi, Obianuju Emmanuella (Ph.D), Edoko Tonna David (Ph.D), Ezeanolue, Uju Scholarstica. (2018, ), "Economic Growth And Poverty Reduction In Nigeria", Sumerianz Journal of Economics and Finance, Vol. 1, pp 31-36 |
| 16 | Edoko, Tonna David (Ph.D.), Agbasi, Obianuju Emmanuella (Ph.D.), Ezeanolue, Uju Scholastica. (2018, May), "Government Intermediation And Small And Medium Enterprises Performance In Nigeria", International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 1-8 |
| 17 | Edoko, Tonna David (Ph.D.), Agbasi, Obianuju Emmanuella (Ph.D.), Ezeanolue, Uju Scholastica. (2018, June), "Effect Of Small And Medium Enterprises On Employment Generation In In Nigeria", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development. (IJTSRD), Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 1544-1553 |
| 18 | Otugo Nkiru Esther, Edoko Tonna David, Ezeanolue Uju Scholarstica. (2018, ), "Effect Of Small And Medium Enterprises On Economic Growth In Nigeria", Sumerianz Journal of Business Management and Marketing, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 73-78 |
| 19 | Edoko, Tonna David, Nwagbala, Stella Chinelo (Ph.D.), Okpala Ngozi Eugenia. (2018, June), "Impact Of Exchange Rate On The Performance Of Small And Medium Enterprises In Nigeria", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development. (IJTSRD), Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 1553-1559 |
| 20 | Tonna, D. Edoko (M.Sc), Chigbo, D. Ngige (PhD), Ikechukwu, M. Okoli (M.Sc). (2017, July), "Government Antipoverty Programmes And Small And Medium Enterprises Performance In Nigeria", European Scientific Journal, Vol. 13, pp 397-420 |
| 21 | Theresa. U. Anigbogu (Ph.D.), Edoko, Tonna D. and Okoli, Ikechukwu. (2016, April), "A Review On The Contribution Of Government To Business Performance And Economic Growth And Development In Nigeria.", Journal of Advance Research in Business, Management and Accounting, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 65-71 |
| 22 | Anigbogu, Theresa Ukamaka (Ph.D.), Edoko, Tonna David, Okoli, Ikechukwu Moses. (2016, June), "Foreign Direct Investment And Poverty Reduction In Nigeria", International Journal of Business and Management Invention, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 19-28 |
| 23 | Theresa U. Anigbogu, Cecelia I. Onwuteaka, Tonna D. Edoko and Moses I. Okoli. (2014, August), "Roles Of Small And Medium Scale Enterprises In Community Development: Evidence From Anambra Senatorial Zone, Anambra State", International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences Published by Human Resource Management Academic Research Society (HRMARS), Vol. 4, pp 302-315 |
| 24 | Olise, M. C., Anigbogu T. U., Edoko, T. D., and Okoli, M. I.. (2014, July), "Determinants Of ICT Adoption For Improved SMEs Performance In Anambra State, Nigeria.", American International Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 4 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Edokobi, Tonna David, Okoli Ikechukwu Moses, Ugo hukwu, Marius Ndubuisi. (2024, July), "Effect of E-commerce Utilization on SMEs Performance in Anambra State", |
| 2 | Edokobi Tonna David, Okoye Nwamaka Janefrancis, Okoli Ikechukwu Moses. (2024, June), "Profiling Crypto Currency Investment among Undergraduate Students in SouthEast Nigeria: Implication to Poverty Reduction", |
| 3 | Edokobi Tonna David. (2024, June), "Certificate of Participation", |
| 4 | Okoye Nwamaka Janefrancis, Okoli Ikechukwu Moses, Edokobi Tonna David. (2024, June), "Trade Openness and Economic Growth Nexus in Nigeria", |
| 5 | Nji Dan Chiwuzo, Edokobi Tonna David, Ogu Ogechukwu Amina. (2023, September), "Effect of Town Union Government on Community Development in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria", |
| 6 | Edokobi Tonna David, Okoli Ikechukwu Moses, Ogu Ogechukwu Amina. (2023, October), "Informal Credit and Members Economic Wellbeing: A Study of selected Informal Thrift and Credit Organization in Awka Metropolis, Anambra State", |
| 7 | Onwuteaka, Ifeoma Onwiteaka , Chibuzo, Okoli Ikechukwu, Edokobi Tonna. (2021, June), "Effect of Health Expenditure on Poverty Reduction in the Post -Covid 19 Era in Nigeria", |
| 8 | Chijioke Ojiako, Emmanuel Okoye, Tonna Edokobi. (2021, August), "Conflict Management and Sustainable Development in the Post-Pandemic Era:The Nigerian Experience", |
| 9 | Abba Evaristus Ugochukwu, J. O. Ani, Edokobi Tonna David. (2021, August), "Conflict between Herdsmen and Farmers on Food Security in Benue State", |
| 10 | Okoli Ikechukwu Moses, Ezeanolue Uju Scholastica, Edoko, Tonna David. (2019, June), "Strategic Planning and Enterprise Succession in Selected Family Owned Businesses in Anambra State, Nigeria", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Digital Transformation and Operational Efficiency in Traditional Banking Institutions in Anambra State, Nigeria" (2025). Completed Masters project by Aliuba Ukamaka Harrieta: 2023426007PA |
| 2 | "Artificial Intelligence Technologies and Business Optimisation of Commercial Banks in Nasarawa State" (2025). Completed Masters project by Musa David Edibo: 2023426009PA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Global Accounting JOGA" (September, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "International Review of Financial Studies journals" (September, 2024) |
| 3 | Editor, "International Journal of Business and Management Research (IJBMR)" (June, 2024) |
| 4 | Editor, "International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development" (September, 2023) |
| 5 | Editor, "Review of Public Administration and Management" (November, 2022) |
| 6 | Editor, "Journal of the Management Sciences" (November, 2022) |
| 7 | Editor, "TANSIAN UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF ART, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES" (April, 2019) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal Of Global Accounting (JOGA)" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Business and Management Research (IJBMR)" (June, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting" (July, 2023) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Journal of Global Economics, Manageement and Business Research" (April, 2022) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development" (August, 2021) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Reviewer List of International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation" (August, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Diversification Management and Employee Inclusion of Food and Beverages Firms in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" (January, 2024 to February, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Effect of Cooperative Aids on Cooperative Farmers' Production in Post Flood Disaster in Anambra State, Nigeria" (January, 2023 to December, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Tax Aggressiveness and Liquidity Management of listed Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria" (April, 2023 to October, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Effect of Sustainable Accounting Disclosure of Financial Performance of listed Brewery firms in Nigeria" (January, 2023 to April, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Remote Work and Employee Performance in Food and Beverage Firms in Anambra State" (February, 2023 to May, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | POST GRADUATE COORDINATOR, "Department of Business Administration, Unizik" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Secretary, "Department of Business Administration Alumni Committee" (January, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 3 | Member/Secretary, "Department of Public Administration 2nd international Conference Committee" (February, 2023 to September, 2023) |
| 4 | Postgraduate Supervisor, "College of Postgraduate Studies, Unizik" (June, 2023) |
| 5 | Chairman, "Faculty of Management Sciences Environmental Sanitation Committee" (November, 2022 to October, 2024) |
| 6 | Member, "Faculty of Management Sciences International Conference Committee" (November, 2022 to October, 2024) |
| 7 | Co-Chairman, "Faculty of Management Sciences ICT Committee" (November, 2022 to October, 2024) |
| 8 | Examination Officer, "Department of Public Administration, Unizik" (February, 2022 to August, 2023) |
| 9 | Member, "Faculty Cooperate Organization Interface Committee" (April, 2021 to April, 2022) |
| 10 | Acting Head Of Department, "Department of Public Administration, Unizik" (March, 2021 to April, 2021) |
| 11 | Member/Secretary, "Department of Public Administration 1st international Conference Committee" (January, 2020 to September, 2020) |
| 12 | Member, "ACCREDICTATION COMMITTEE OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION" (September, 2019 to October, 2019) |
| 13 | Academic Staff Adviser, "Department of Public Administration, Unizik" (April, 2019 to April, 2022) |
| 14 | Assistant PG Co-ordinator, "Department of Public Administration, Unizik" (April, 2019 to April, 2022) |
| 15 | Head of Department, "Department of Business Administration, Tansian University, Umunya" (May, 2018 to March, 2019) |
| 16 | Special Marshal, "Federal Road Safety Corps, Special Marshals Section, Anambra State Sector Command, Awka" (September, 2018) |
| 17 | Co-ordinator of Entrepreneurial Studies, "Tansian University, Umunya" (June, 2016 to May, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "The Academy of Management Nigeria" - TAMN/2024/955 (member since 2024), https://www.tamn-ng.org |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria" - 0211763 (member since 2021), https://cilgpan.com.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Responsible Consumption, Production and Accountability in Emerging Economies", (The Academy of Management Nigeria), 25th September, 2024 to 26th September, 2024; Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Port Harcourt |
| 2 | "Disruptions and Management Sciences in Africa: Issues and Strategic Choices", (Faculty of Management Sciences), 19th October, 2023 to 19th October, 2023; ASUU NAU SECRETARIAT |
| 3 | "Governance& Development In Covid-19 Era: Strategies For Breaking The Jinx", (Public Administration), 8th November, 2021 to 8th November, 2021; Asuu Secretariat |
| 4 | "Governance& Development In Covid-19 Era: Strategies For Breaking The Jinx", (Department of Public Administration, NAU), 11th August, 2021 to 13th August, 2021; Asuu (NAU) Secretariat |
| 5 | "Social media and security issues in post COVID - 19 era in Africa", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam), 30th June, 2021 to 1st July, 2021; Chief Ben Nwabueze SAN Auditorium, Igbariam Campus |
| 6 | "Global Trends In Africa' S Development", (Multimedia University of Kenya), 26th June, 2019 to 29th June, 2019; Multimedia University of Kenya Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Capacity Building for Effective Implementation of the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards", (Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, Tansian University, Umunya), 20th September, 2023 to 20th September, 2023; Lecture 1 Faculty of Law, Tansian University |
| 2 | "2017 Special Marshal Sectoral Workshop", (Federal Road Safety Corps Special Marshal unit Anambra State), 11th November, 2017 to 11th November, 2017; Special Marshal Secretariat, Federal Road Safety Corps Sector Command, Awka |