Dr. Ikemefuna, Benedict Uzoechina
Dr. Ikemefuna, Benedict Uzoechina is a SENIOR LECTURER in ECONOMICS Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina. I hail from Nsugbe in Anambra-East Local Government Area of Anambra State. I had B. Sc., M. Sc (Quantitative Economics), Ph.D (Development Economics) all from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria in 2004, 2010 and 2015 respectively. I also obtained Bachelor of Laws, LL.B from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu Campus in 2009 and also attended the Nigerian Law School, Agbani and called to the Nigerian Bar in 2011. I started my teaching career at Renaissance University in 2013 and rose to the rank of Lecturer 1 and became the Head of Department in 2018 before I was employed at my alma mater- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in March, 2019 as Lecturer 1 in Economics Department.
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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. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2015) October, 2010 to November, 2015 Doctor Of Philosophy In Economics Development Economics |
| 2 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu Campus. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2010) October, 2004 to November, 2010 Bachelor Of Laws |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, April, 2010) September, 2006 to November, 2010 Master Of Science Degree In Economics Quantitative Economics |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2004) November, 2000 to November, 2004 Bachelor Of Science Degree In Economics |
| 5 | Community Secondary School, Izzikworo. (NECO, June, 2000) September, 1994 to July, 2000 Senior School Certificate Examination |
| 6 | Central School, Onueke. (FSLC, July, 1993) September, 1988 to July, 1993 First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Postgraduate Coordinator, Economics Department, Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2022 to March, 2024 |
| 2 | Managing Editor, Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics(NJEEE), Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2021 to March, 2024 |
| 3 | Web Editor for Economics Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2020 to October, 2023 |
| 4 | Managing Editor, Journal of Economic Studies, Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2020 to March, 2024 |
| 5 | Lecturer, College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | Departmental ICT Officer, Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2019 to March, 2024 |
| 7 | Senior Lecturer, Lecturer, Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2019 to Present |
| 8 | Head of Department, Renaissance University, Ugbawka, Enugu State October, 2018 to February, 2019 |
| 9 | Private Sector Participation and Financial Studies Consultant, Kano State Government March, 2017 to February, 2017 |
| 10 | Public Private Partnership Expert, FADAMA October, 2014 to March, 2018 |
| 11 | Researcher, Renaissance University, Ugbawka and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2013 to Present |
| 12 | Academic Staff, Renaissance University, Ugbawka January, 2013 to March, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Ezenekwe, U. R., Uzonwanne, M. C., and Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina. (2020, June) A Guide For Research Process And Referencing. |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina. (2023, August) Economics and Society in Fundamentals of Social Sciences GST 106 Nnamdi Azikiwe University School of General Studies |
| 2 | Nwogwugwu, U. C. C and Uzoechina Benedict Ikemefuna. (2022, May) Oil wealth and national development in Contemporary issues in Social Sciences |
| 3 | Uzoechina Benedict Ikemefuna. (2022, June) Understanding development and delivery of public goods through public enterprises and agencies in Nigeria in Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences |
| 4 | Uzoechina Benedict Ikemefuna and Machi Ignatius. (2022, September) Planning experience in other parts of the world in Economic Planning: Theory and Practice |
| 5 | Benedict I. Uzoechina. (2021, August) Welfare Economics and Public Policy in Fundamentals of Public Policy |
| 6 | Prof Nwogwugwu U. C., Prof Mukosolu, M., Dr Joseph Afolabi, Dr Geraldine Nzeribe, Dr Benedict I. Uzoechina, Dr Igwe Chinedu. (2021, April) Planning And Public Policy Analysis In Fundamentals Of Public Policy. |
| 7 | Joseph Afolabi & Benedict I. Uzoechina. (2020, October) Reinvigorating Nigerian Universities For Sustainable Development, A Frestschrift For Rt. Revd. Prof. Dapo Asaju. Oyo |
| 8 | Benedict I. Uzoechina and Nwanosike, D. U.. (2020, August) Perspectives In Financing Africa’s Structural Transformation. |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Lucky, I. Amabuike, Uju, R. Ezenekwe, Geraldine, Nzeribe & Benedict I . Uzoechina. (2025, January), "IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION AND TRADE ON AGRICULTURAL SECTOR PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA", A Publication of Garden City Premier Business School, Port Harcourt-Nigeria, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-17 |
| 2 | Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina, Ambrose Chiagozie Okeke, Geraldine Amaka Ekwoh, Abimbola O. Oladipo. (2025, January), "GROWTH TRAJECTORY AND INFORMAL SECTOR BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA: THE CASE OF ENUGU STATE", Revista de Administracao de Empresas, Vol. 65, (Issue 2), pp 1-23. Revista (Scopus) |
| 3 | Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina. (2024, August), "Is inflation causing economic misery in Nigeria? The existential question", The National Scholar |
| 4 | OMEBERE, Happiness Ifeanyi, EZENEKWE, Regina Uju, UZOECHINA, Benedict Ikemefuna and NWOKOYE, Stella Ebele. (2024, October), "IMPACT OF SELECTED MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA", Journal Economic Studies, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 86-102 |
| 5 | Chika Priscilla Imoagwu, Chris Ulua Kalu, Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina & Ebele Stella Nwokoye. (2024, June), "Food Security and Life Expectancy in Selected Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)", International Journal of Advanced Research in Public Policy, Social Development and Enterprise Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 175-189 |
| 6 | Atakapa A. Daniel, Kalu, U. Christopher, Ezenekwe, R. Uju, Mathias Bentina & Uzoechina, B. Ikemefuna. (2024, November), "IMPACT OF FOREIGN CAPITAL INFLOWS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA", The Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 78-96 |
| 7 | EnPress(Scopus) - Josephine Obiageli Opene-Terry, Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina, Kenechukwu Okezie Okeyika, Ngozi Florence Ezenwobi, Abimbola A. Oladipo, Vincent Chuks Okafor.. (2024, August), "Inflation-balance of trade nexus in Nigeria: The impact of exchange rate pass-through.", Financial Statistical Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-22. Corresponding Author: Benedict I. Uzoechina |
| 8 | Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina, Precious Chidinma Okafor, Ngozi Florence Ezenwobi, Geraldine Amaka Ekwoh, Chika Maureen Okaforocha, Ndubisi John Edeh. (2024, May), "Globalization and capital formation in Nigeria", Forum for Economic and Financial Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-23. EnPress |
| 9 | Uzoechina, B.I., Ezekwike, J.O., Ekwoh, G.A., Eze, E.A., Imoagwu, P.C., & Edeh, J.N.. (2024, October), "Impact of energy consumption on life expectancy in lower-middle-income West African countries", Global Health Economics and Sustainability, pp 1-13. ACCSCIENCE Publishing |
| 10 | Dinwobi, S.K., Okere, K. I., Onuoha, F. C., Uzoechina, B. I., Ekesiobi, C. S., & Nwokoye, E. S.. (2023, September), "Energising environmental sustainability in sub-saharan Africa: The role of governance quality in mitigating the environmental impact of energy poverty", Environmental Science and Pollution Research, pp Springer (Scopus) |
| 11 | Nzeh, I. C., Uzoechina, Benedict I; Ozoh Joan N.; Okoli, Uju V.. (2023, August), "Agricultural nitrous oxide emissions, nutritional food production and life expectancy in Nigeria.", Acta Chemica Malaysia (ACMY)), Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 45-51 |
| 12 | Nzeh, I. C., Uzoechina, Benedict I; Imoagwu, Chika P; Ogwuru, H.. (2023, June), "Investigating the determinants of cereal production in Nigeria.", International Journal of Advanced Studies in Economics and Public Sector Management, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 33-48 |
| 13 | Nzeh, I. C., Uzoechina, Benedict I; Ozoh Joan N. and Okoli, Uju V. (2023, October), "Examining the impact of financial openness on domestic interest rate in Nigeria", ACTA VSFS, Vol. 17, pp 23-38 |
| 14 | Nzeh, I. C., Uzoechina, Benedict I; Okoli, Uju V.; Imoagwu, Chika P;. (2023, June), "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 |
| 15 | Okonkwo T. N., Uzoechina, B. I. Okeyika Kenechukwu, Ulua, Chris Kalu. (2023, December), "Manufacturing sector performance and economic growth in Nigeria", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 221-234 |
| 16 | Mbaeri, N. C., Kalu Chris U., Metu, Amaka G., Nwogwugwu, U. C. C. and Uzoechina, Benedict I.. (2023, December), "Financial liberalisation and poverty reduction: Evidence from Nigeria", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 148-171 |
| 17 | Onwe Martha, Metu Amaka, Obi Kenneth, Uzoechina Benedict I., and Osayi Kelechi. (2023, May), "Impact of Monetary Policy on Consumption Expenditure in Nigeria", Journal of International Economic Relations and Development Economics, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-13 |
| 18 | Chiedo, A. Obinna, Kalu, C. Ulua, Uzoechina, B. Ikemefuna, Ekwoh, G. Amaka & Eze A. Eze. (2023, December), "Constraints to Energy Accessibility and Informal Sector Growth in Anambra State, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 39-54 |
| 19 | Nzeh Innocent Chile, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Chika P. Imoagwu, Okoli Uju Victoria. (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 |
| 20 | Stephen K. Dimnwobi, Favour C. Onuoha, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Chukwunonso S. Ekesiobi, Ebele S. Nwokoye. (2022, May), "Does public capital expenditure reduce energy poverty? Evidence from Nigeria", International Journal of Energy Sector Management, pp Emerald (Scopus) |
| 21 | Nzeh, Innocent Chile, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Millicent Adanne Eze, Ozoh Joan Nwamaka, Okoli Uju Victoria. (2022, March), "Shocks to Monetary Policy Instruments: Does Credit to the Private Sector Respond in a Similar Manner to Public Sector Credit in Nigeria? A Vector Autoregressive Approach", Asian Journal of Economics and Empirical Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 38-51 |
| 22 | Charity I. Anoke, Bigben C. Ogbonna, Cyril Okpala, Douglas Nnachi, Benedict Uzoechina Stephen I. Odo, Emeka Atuma, Onyebuchi Nweke, Nnabu Benard, Bright C. Orji. (2022, July), "IMPACT OF INDUSTRIAL SECTOR ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA. A DISAGGREGATED SECTOR CONTRIBUTIONS", International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 128-141 |
| 23 | Nzeh Innocent Chile, Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina, Millicent Adanne Eze, Chika Priscilla Imoagwu, Uzoma Miriam Anyachebelu.. (2022, August), "Manufacturing Sector Performance and Natural Resources Endowment: Evidence from Natural Resource-rich Sub-Saharan African Countries", International Journal of Economics Development Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp Corresponding Author: Benedict I. Uzoechina |
| 24 | Joseph Afolabi Ibikunle, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Godwin Olasehinde-Williams & Festus Victor Bekun. (2022, July), "External Financing for Inclusive Growth in Lower - Middle Income West African Countries: Foreign Direct Investment versus Official Development Assistance", International Journal of Public Administration, pp Taylor & Francis (Scopus) |
| 25 | Favour Chidinma Onuoha,| Benedict I. Uzoechina, Chukwunenye Ferguson Emekaraonye, Onyinye Ifeoma Ochuba, Nora Francis Inyang. (2022, August), "Information and communication technologies and sustainable development in ECOWAS subregion: Evidence from a panel cointegration analysis", Wiley, pp 1-20. Wiley (Scopus) |
| 26 | Nzeh, Innocent Chile, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Millicent Adanne Eze, Chika P. Imoagwu and Ozoh Joan Nwamaka.. (2022, January), "Private sector credit provision in periods of fluctuating capital inflows in Nigeria: Does each regime change influence credit provision differently?", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp Corresponding Author: Benedict I. Uzoechina |
| 27 | Innocent. U. Duru, Millicent Adanne Eze, Abubakar Sadiq Saleh, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Gabriel .O. Ebenyi, and Ekechi Chukwuka. (2022, January), "Exchange rate volatility and exports: The Nigerian scenario", Asian Journal of Empirical Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 11-28 |
| 28 | Ozoh J. N., Uzoechina B. I., Madueke C. M., Imoagwu C. P. (2022, January), "Child labour and violence among street children in Anambra State: Implication on access to education", Journal of Management, Economics, and Industrial Organization, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 35-51 |
| 29 | Ebele S. Nwokoye, Obidigwe P. Adibe, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Ebikabowei B. Adaku. (2022, February), "FOREIGN RESERVE EFFECTS OF INTEREST RATES IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 1-16 |
| 30 | Felicia C. Abada, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Charles O. Manasseh, Ifeoma C. Nwakoby, Paul C. Obidike, Adedoyin I. Lawal, Bukola B. Lawal-Adedoyin & Fe. (2021, January), "Curbing Unemployment Through Job Creation As Panacea To Inclusive Growth In Nigeria", International Journal of Financial Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 376-388. Sciedu Press (Scopus) |
| 31 | Charity I. Anoke, BigBen C. Ogbonna, Emeka Atuma, Benedict I. Uzoechina. (2021, March), "Investigating The Relationship Between Unemployment And Inflation In Nigeria", International Journal of Current Science Research and Review, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 203-217 |
| 32 | Ozoh, Joan N., Nwogwugwu Uche C., Uzodigwe, Anthony A., Uzoechina, Benedict I.. (2021, February), "Water Safety Plan And Water Policy As An Instrument For Improved Quality Of Drinking Water In Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), pp 72-80 |
| 33 | Onuoha, F. Chidimma, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Onyinye I. Ochuba & Nora F. Inyang. (2021, September), "Economic Expansion, Energy Sources And Environmental Quality In ECOWAS Sub-region: Evidence From A Heterogeneous Panel Non-linear ARDL", Springer, pp Springer Nature (Scopus) |
| 34 | Nzeh Innocent Chile, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Millicent A. Eze, Chika P. Imoagwu & Uzoma M. Anyachebelu. (2021, September), "Does the abundance of natural resources crowd-out the manufacturing sector? Evidence from Nigeria", Asian Development Policy Review, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 108-126 |
| 35 | Benedict, I. UZOECHINA, Joseph, A. IBIKUNLE, Godwin Olasehinde-Williams & Festus V. Bekun. (2021, October), "Illicit financial outflows, informal sector size and domestic resource mobilization in selected african countries", Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, pp Emerald (Scopus) |
| 36 | Nzeh Innocent Chile; Benedict I. Uzoechina; Millicent Adanne Eze; Chika P. Imoagwu; Ozoh Joan Nwamaka. (2021, December), "Does Terms of Trade Matter for Economic Growth? A Focus on Natural Resource-Rich Sub-Saharan African Countries.", Economy, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 26-34 |
| 37 | Uche C. NWOGWUGWU; Benedict I. UZOECHINA; Chris U. KALU & Joan N.OZOH. (2021, July), "REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF THE NIGERIAN VISION 20:2020", Journal of Economic Studies (JES), Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 100-113 |
| 38 | Benedict I. UZOECHINA, Kenneth O. OGBU, Joan N. OZOH1 & Joseph A. IBIKUNLE. (2020, December), "IMPACT OF COVID-19 AND INTERSTATE BORDER CLOSURE ON ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 106-121 |
| 39 | Nzeh, Innocent Chile, Nwogwugwu, U. C.C., Joseph Afolabi Ibikunle, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Chiedo O. Anthony, & Uzoma M. Anyachebelu. (2020, June), "INVESTIGATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF STERILIZATION POLICY IN CONTROLLING MONEY SUPPLY AND CAPITAL INFLOWS IN NIGERIA", (ACE) Acta Economica, Vol. 18, (Issue 32), pp 127-150 |
| 40 | Nzeh, Innocent Chile, Nwogwugwu, U. C.C, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Chiedo O. Anthony & Uzoma M. Anyachebelu. (2020, June), "Sterilization Policy And Capital Inflows In Nigeria: A Two Stage Least Squares Approach", Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 55-75 |
| 41 | Nwanosike Dominic U., Uzoechina, Benedict I, Onwuka, Izundu C, Uzoma, M. Anyachebelu and Ebenyi, Gabriel.. (2020, June), "Migration, Remittances, Brain Drain And Economic Performance: Evidence From Selected African Countries", International Journal of Research, Arts and Humanities, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp Corresponding Author: Uzoechina Benedict I |
| 42 | Moses Oyeyemi Agbede1*, Favour C. Onuoha2, Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina3, Foluso Olufunke C. Osunkwo, Sunday Uche Aja, Veronica Adaku Ihezukwu, Chukwu. (2020, September), "Electricity Consumption And Capacity Utilization In Nigeria", International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Vol. 10, (Issue 6), pp 483-490 |
| 43 | Nwanosike Dominic U, Uzoechina, Benedict I., Onwuka, Izundu C., Uzoma, M. Anyachebel & Ebenyi, Gabriel. (2020, February), "MIGRATION, REMITTANCES, BRAIN DRAIN AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE: EVIDENCE FROM SELECTED AFRICAN COUNTRIES", International Journal of Research in Humanities, Arts and Literature, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 79-92. Corresponding Author: Benedict I. Uzoechina |
| 44 | Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina. (2020, August), "Capitalism and inequality in a post-Covid Nigeria", TheCable |
| 45 | Benedict I. UZOECHINA, Akaolisa, Chidiogo, Uzoma M. Anyachebelu and Imoagwu, C. (2019, July), "Illicit Financial Outflows On Consumption Expenditure In A Consumer-oriented Nigerian Economy", The Nigeria Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 37-52 |
| 46 | Akaolisa, Chidiogo Jane, Benedict I. UZOECHINA,Uzoma M. Anyachebelu and Chiedo O. Anthony. (2019, December), "Trade Liberalisation And Economic Growth In Nigeria (1960-2017): An Empirical Evidence", Journal of Humanities, Coal City University, Enugu, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 13-24 |
| 47 | Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina, Wada Emmanuel Ome. (2019, May), "Financial Deepening and Economic Efficiency in Nigeria: Cost-Conscious Error Correction Model and Trend Analysis Approaches", College of Management and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 89-100 |
| 48 | Nwanosike, D. U, Uzoechina, B, Ebenyi, G. O, Ishiwu, V.. (2017, May), "Analysis Of Balance Of Payments Trend In Nigeria: A Test Of Marshall-Lerner Hypothesis", Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 468-474 |
| 49 | Samuel O.Okafor, Olisaemeka D. Maduka, Ann N. Ike, Benedict I. Uzoechina. (2017, May), "Tax-financing Of Budget Deficits In LDCs: Re-validation Of Laffer Curve Theory", Applied Economics and Finance, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 89-101 |
| 50 | Samuel O. Okafor, Olisaemeka D. Maduka, Ann N. Ike, Benedict I. Uzoechina, Celestine I. Ohachosim. (2017, September), "Tax-budget Deficit Relationships: Fiscalists’ Platform For Deficit Financing Policy", Business and Management Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 53-68 |
| 51 | Ebenyi G. O., Nwanosike D. U., Uzoechina B. I., Ishiwu, V.. (2017, May), "The Impact Of Trade Liberalization On Manufacturing Value-Added In Nigeria", Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 475-481 |
| 52 | Uche Collins Nwogwugwu and Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina. (2016, January), "Economic Progress And Economic Crimes In Nigeria: An Empirical Investigation", AshEse Journal of Economics, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 53 | Ijomah Maxwell, Nwogwugwu Uche .C., & Benedict I. Uzoechina. (2016, July), "SYMMETRIC AND ASYMMETRIC EFFECT OF OIL PRICE VOLATILITY ON MACROECONOMIC VARIABLES IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Economics and Society, (Issue 6), pp 5-22 |
| 54 | Dominic U. Nwanosike, Ugbor I.Kalu, Jonathan E. Ogbuabor, Benedict Uzoechina, Gabriel O. Ebenyi. (2016, December), "Economic Development Dynamics In Nigeria: Evidence From 1914- 2014", Saudi Journal of Business and Management Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 4) |
| 55 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C., Ijomah, Maxwell A., Uzoechina, Benedict I.. (2016, March), "Accessing Oil Price Shocks AndExchange Rate Volatility In Nigeria", International journal of management and economics invention, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp Corresponding Author: Uzoechina Benedict I |
| 56 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C., Ijomah, Maxwell A., Uzoechina, Benedict I. (2016, February), "Oil Price Volatility And Macroeconomic Performance In Nigeria: The Principal Component-Garch Approach", Journal of Harmonized Research in Management, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 57 | Uruakpa, C., Benedict I, UZOECHINA Nwele, J.O., Uwajumogu, N. R.. (2015, July), "Export Financing And The Performance Of Nigeria’s Export Sector", Renaissance University Journal of Management and Social Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp Corresponding Author: Benedict I. Uzoechina. |
| 58 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C., & Uzoechina, Benedict I. (2015, June), "ECONOMIC CRIMES AND THE FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Economics and Society, (Issue 2) |
| 59 | Nwogwugwu, Uche C., & Uzoechina, Benedict I. (2015, June), "Impact Of Economic Crimes On Nigeria’s Economic Prosperity Under A Democratic Framework", International Journal of Business and Management, Canadian Center of Science and Education, Vol. 10, (Issue 9), pp 1-19 |
| 60 | Ngene Amuche N., Ibejih, Onyedikachi D., Uzoechina Benedict I., Nwanosike Dominic. (2015, June), "Inflation and Savings Mobilization Nexus in Nigeria", Renaissance University Journal, pp 1-13 |
| 61 | Uwajumogu, N., Benedict I. UZOECHINA & Chigozie, G. U.. (2014, July), "Microfinance Regulation And Social Protection: A Critical Evaluation Of Nigeria Microfinance Sub-sector", Renaissance University Journal of Management and Social Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp Corresponding Author: Benedict I. Uzoechina |
| 62 | Okafor, S. O. and Benedict I. UZOECHINA.. (2013, June), "Tax Factor In Nigeria’s Fiscal Policy For Reducing Budget Deficit And Enhancing Growth", Journal of Economic Studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 32-41. Corresponding Author: Benedict I. Uzoechina |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Benedict I. Uzoechina. (2010, October), "Impact of Nigerian Banking Reforms on Nigeria’s Economic Growth". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Benedict I. Uzoechina. (2015, October), "Impact of Economic Crimes on Growth of the Nigerian Economy". |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Benedict I. Uzoechina. (2010, August), " Effect Of Nigerian Mining Laws On Growth Of The Nigerian Mining Sector". |
| 2 | Benedict I. Uzoechina. (2004, December), "Effect Of Manufacturing Output On Growth Of The Manufacturing Sub-sector". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina. (2024, March), "Energy transition and Environmental Sustainability in Africa", |
| 2 | Onuoha, F.C., Uzoechina, B.I., Emekaraonye, C.F., Atuma, E., and Ihezukwu, V.A.. (2024, October), "DOES INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY MATTER IN THE FINANCE-ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY NEXUS IN ECOWAS?", |
| 3 | Uzoechina, Benedict Ikemefuna, Onuoha, F.C., Ozoh, J.N., Atuma, E., Emekaraonye, C.F., And Uma, K.E. (2024, October), "Promoting Environmental Sustainability Through Energy Transition, Natural Resource Rent and Economic Growth: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa", |
| 4 | Onuoha, Favour Chidinma, Uzoechina I. Benedict, Emekaraonye, Chukwunenye Ferguson & Mbadiwe, Mayor Munachiso. (2023, May), "Financial Development and Environment Quality IN ECOWAS Sub-Region", |
| 5 | Innocent Chile Nzeh, Uzoechina, Benedict Ikemefuna & Chika P. Imoagwu. (2023, May), "Investigating the Determinants of Cereal Production in Nigeria", |
| 6 | Benedict I. Uzoechina. (2023, November), "Africa International Conference on Clean Energy and Energy Storage (AICCEES))", |
| 7 | Onuoha, Favour Chidinma, Uzoechina I. Benedict, Emekaraonye, Chukwunenye Ferguson, OCHUBA, Onyinye Ifeoma, & Nora Francis. (2021, October), "Information and Communication Technologies and Sustainable Development in Ecowas Sub-Region: Evidence from A Panel Cointegration Analysis", |
| 8 | Uwazie I. U., Nwanosike, D. U., Anayochukwu, B. C., Benedict I. Uzoechina & Uche, E.. (2020, September), "Empirical test of Prebisch-Singer Thesis between Nigeria and USA: Implication for the African Continental Free Trade Area, being a conference paper presented at the annual Nigeria Economic Society Conference with theme as “African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) in Post COVID-19 Era: What next for Nigeria, held at NAF Conference Centre & Suites, Kado, Abuja 8 – 12 September, 2020", |
| 9 | Benedict I. Uzoechina. (2020, September), "Illicit Financial Outflows and Domestic Resource Mobilization in Africa: Implications and Opportunities", |
| 10 | Benedict I. Uzoechina. (2018, August), "Economics of Sustainable Development being a Conference organized by the African Heritage Institute, Enugu, Enugu State", |
| 11 | Nwanosike, D.U., Uzoechina, B.I., Onwuka, I.C., Ngene, A., & Ebenyi, G.. (2018, August), "Migration, Brain Drain, Remittances And Economic Growth: Evidence From Selected Sub-sahara Africa Being", , pp Corresponding Author: Uzoechina Benedict I |
| 12 | Benedict IkemefunaUzoechina, Josephine Opene-Terry, Anyachebelu, Uzoma Miriam and Ekwoh Geraldine Amaka. (2014, October), "Is Inflation causing Economic Misery in Nigeria? The Existential Question.", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL TRADE ON PRIVATE SECTOR GROWTH IN NIGERIA" (2024). Completed Masters project by Okafor Leticia Obioma (2020116008P) |
| 2 | "IMPACT OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION ON LIFE EXPECTANCY IN LOWER-MIDDLE INCOME WEST AFRICAN COUNTRIES" (2023). Completed Masters project by Ezekwike Okechukwu James (2021116001FA) |
| 3 | "MANUFACTURING SECTOR PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA" (2023). Completed Masters project by Okonkwo Theresa Nneka (2017116012F) |
| 4 | "Impact of agricultural production on economic growth in Nigeria." (2023). Completed Masters project by Anthonia I. Ikechebelu (2020116003FB) |
| 5 | "Investigating the effectiveness of the federal government apprenticeship scheme in job creation, skill development and income generation in South-South region of Nigeria" (2025). Completed Doctorate project by Jegbefumwen Kenneth (2012117009F) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "RAE-Revista de Administração de Empresas" (October, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "Forum for Economic and Financial Studies, Singapore" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | Editor, "Economic Planning: Theory and Practice" (October, 2023) |
| 4 | Editor, "Journal of Economic Studies" (September, 2023) |
| 5 | Editor, "The Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics" (September, 2023) |
| 6 | Editor, "Managing Editor and Secretary to the Editorial Board of the Journal of Economic Studies, Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2020) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Investigating Government's Apprenticeship Schemes for Job Creation, Skill Development, and Income Generation : The Case of South-Southern Nigeria" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Internal-External Examiner --------- Teaching Acceptance Behaviour Dimentions as Predictors of Consumer Adoption of Online Financial Services in Awka" (April, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Internal-Internal Examiner --------- Economic policies and agricultural sector output growth in Nigeria effectiveness of government's apprenticeship schemes" (April, 2025) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Cogent Economics and Finance" (September, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Energy Poverty and Human Capital" (December, 2024) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Journal of Experimental Agriculture International" (September, 2024) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "INFORMALITY AND ECONOMIC FREEDOM: EVIDENCE FROM THE BREITUNG-CANDELON SPECTRAL GRANGER CAUSALITY APPROACH" (July, 2024) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "Controlling the Brantas river: construction and impact of Japan-supported irrigation infrastructure on the agricultural economy and the environment in East Java" (June, 2024) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Population aging and economic growth: evidence from ASEAN countries" (June, 2023) |
| 10 | Reviewer, "Rural Poverty profile in Pakistan: Incidence, Severity, and Correlates through Consumption Based Approach" (November, 2023) |
| 11 | Reviewer, "Internal-Internal Examiner -----Effect of interest rate on external reserves in Nigeria" (May, 2023) |
| 12 | Reviewer, "Nurturing participatory and inclusive community visioning in Buhera, Chivi, Mutare, and Zaka districts, Zimbabwe Cogent Social Sciences" (January, 2023) |
| 13 | Reviewer, ""Trade Misinvoicing and Domestic Resource Mobilization in Nigeria"" (October, 2023) |
| 14 | Reviewer, "Internal-Internal Examiner ------- Energy accessibility and informal sector businesses in Anambra State" (July, 2023) |
| 15 | Reviewer, "Journal of Economic and Regional Studies" (February, 2023) |
| 16 | Reviewer, "Impact of Monetary Policy on Consumption Expenditure in Nigeria" (June, 2023) |
| 17 | Reviewer, "Does nanotechnology contribute to energy poverty reduction?" (May, 2022) |
| 18 | Reviewer, ""PRICE STABILIZATION BEHAVIOR AT RETAIL LEVEL IN TRADITIONAL MARKET – A MICRO VIEW FOR CURBING INFLATION IN INDONESIA"" (May, 2022) |
| 19 | Reviewer, ""Domestic Resource Mobilization for Economic Development in Africa: Challenges, Policy Options and Prospects in the New Horizon"" (September, 2022) |
| 20 | Reviewer, "Journal of Business and Economic Development" (December, 2021) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Facilitator, "International Centre for Regional Integration and Trade Research, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Appointment as Chairman of Nsugbe Constitution Review Committee for Nsugbe Community, Anambra East LGA of Anambra State" (January, 2025 to April, 2025) |
| 3 | Chairman, Book and Publication Committee, "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2024 to May, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, Module Development for PGD, M.Sc & PhD Programmes, "Institute of Social Policy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 5 | Secretary, Faculty of Social Sciences Colloquium Committee, "Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2023 to March, 2025) |
| 6 | Quality Assurance Committee Rep for Economics Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023 to September, 2024) |
| 7 | Member, Module Development for PGD, M.Sc & PhD Programmes, "Centre for Migration, NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2022 to September, 2022) |
| 8 | Lecturer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University School of General Studies" (February, 2022) |
| 9 | Managing Editor, The Nigerian Journal of Energy and Environmental Economics, "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2022 to March, 2024) |
| 10 | Chairman, Legal Committee, "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2021 to March, 2024) |
| 11 | Departmental Board Secretary, "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2020) |
| 12 | Web Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Web Editor for Economics Department" (October, 2020) |
| 13 | Managing Editor and Secretary to the Editorial Board, Journal of Economic Studies, "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2020 to March, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigeria Economic Society" (member since 2025), https://nigerianeconomicsociety.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" - SCNO.76059 (member since 2011), https://nigerianbar.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Faculty of Social Sciences Colloquium topic: Democracy of Miscreancy: The Developmental Somersault", (Faculty of Social Sciences Seminar Series Committee), 2nd September, 2024 to 2nd September, 2024; Faculty of Social Sciences Auditorium |