Dr. Uchenna Edith Chidume is a LECTURER II in TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
I am Chidume, Edith Uchenna. I studied Home Economics Education at the degree level, Masters level in the same department with specialization in clothing and textiles; and a doctorate degree in Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education; all from the Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education of the University of Nigeria Nsukka.
I worked as a part-time lecturer in Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe and a lecturer in Delta State polytechnic Ogwashi-uku; and I am presently lecturing in the University.
I am happily married with children.
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Address: | Technology And Vocational Education, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION |
Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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1 | UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2021) October, 2011 to April, 2021 PH.D HOME ECONOMICS AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT |
2 | UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA. (Master Degree, November, 2011) October, 2008 to March, 2010 M.Ed HOME ECONOMICS (CLOTHING AND TEXTILES) |
3 | UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2005) October, 2000 to September, 2004 B.Sc HOME ECONOMICS |
1 | Coordinator Home Economics Programme, Technology and Vocational Education Department February, 2022 to Present |
2 | Course level Adviser for Technical year three, Technology and Vocational Education Department February, 2022 to Present |
3 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2019 to Present |
4 | Lecturer/HOD, Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-uku December, 2009 to June, 2019 |
5 | Lecturer, Nwafor Orizu College Of Education Nsugbe, Onitsha Distant Learning Centre March, 2008 to November, 2018 |
6 | Lecturer, Federal College Of Education Gwale Kano State September, 2005 to September, 2006 |
Journal Articles | |
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1 | Chidume Edith Uchenna. (2022, June), "Reducing the Effects of Importation of Fashion Products on Nigerian Fashion and on Nigerian Fashion Designers", Knowledge Review, Vol. 39, (Issue 1), pp 183-193 |
2 | Chidume Edith Uchenna. (2022, November), "The Need for Cosmetology to be integrated into the Curriculum of Fashion and Clothing Related Programmes in the Nigerian Tertiary Educational Systems", The Nigerian Journal of Research and Production, Vol. -25, (Issue 1), pp 142-154 |
3 | Chidume Edith Uchenna. (2021, March), "IDENTIFICATION OF LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS IN NIGERIAN YOUTHS USING CLOTHING SELECTION RULES: A GUIDE TO COUNSELLORS", JOURNAL OF ASSERTIVENESS, Vol. 15, (Issue -1), pp 199-209 |
4 | Chidume Edith Uchenna. (2021, August), "RECYCLING WASTE FABRICS FOR INTERIOR DESIGNING: AN ENTREPRENUERSHIP VENTURE TO IMPROVE NIGERIAN ECONOMY", MULTI DISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, Vol. -21, (Issue -1), pp 25-35 |
5 | Chidume Edith Uchenna. (2018, March), "Recycling Waste Fabrics To Sanitize The Nigerian Environment", Multidisciplinary Research Group, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 29-34 |
6 | Chidume Edith Uchenna. (2017, December), "Identifying Modifications That Can Be Made On Women's Outfits For Easy Lactation", National Association for Research Development, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 280-289 |
7 | Chidume Edith Uchenna. (2015, May), "Educating Women On The Special Pattern Of Sewing For Pregnant Women", National Association for the Advancement of Knowledge, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 129-135 |
8 | Chidume E. U. and Igbo C. A.. (2012, September), "Social Challenges Of Young Entrepreneurs In Textiles And Clothing Establishments In Lagos State", Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria, Vol. 16, pp 1-9 |
9 | Chidume E. U. and Emelue F.. (2011, December), "Entrepreneurship options In Textile And Clothing Needed By Home Economics Students In Distant Education Centres Of Colleges Of Education In Anambra State", Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria, Vol. 15, pp 127-136 |
10 | Chidume Edith Uchenna. (2011, November), "Improving Manpower And Skill Acquisition Challenges Of Young Entrepreneurs In Textile And Clothing Establishments", Nigerian Researchers Forum, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 152-164 |
11 | Chidume Edith Uchenna. (2011, September), "Need For Infrastructural And Facility Development To Motivate Young Entrepreneurs In Textile And Clothing Establishments In Lagos State", National Association for Research Development, Vol. 17, (Issue 4), pp 63-72 |
12 | Chidume Edith Uchenna. (2011, July), "Ameliorating Marketing And Distribution Challenges Of Young Entrepreneurs In Textile And Clothing Establishments In Lagos State", Association of Nigerian Academic Researchers, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 70-78 |
13 | Chidume Edith Uchenna. (2011, April), "Meeting Financial And Support Challenges Of Young Entrepreneurs In Textile And Clothing Establishments In Lagos State", National Association for Research Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 121-131 |
14 | Chidume Edith Uchenna. (2009, September), "Youth's Perception Of Value Depreciation And Reorientation: Case Study Of Youths Of The University Of Nigeria Nsukka", Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria, Vol. 11, pp 20-27 |
Contributions to the University/Society | |
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1 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, "Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-uku" (July, 2018 to June, 2019) |
2 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, "Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-uku" (September, 2017 to June, 2019) |
1 | Affiliate Member, "SOCIETY OF NIGERIAN ARTISTS" (member since 2016), https://www.sna.org |
2 | Graduate Member, "MEMBER TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (TRCN)" - EN/R/00612 (member since 2011), https://www.trcn.org |
3 | Graduate Member, "MEMBER HOME ECONOMICS RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HERAN)" (member since 2010), https://www.heran.org |
Conference | |
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1 | "Home Economics annual conference 2023", (HERAN), 20th September, 2024 to 23rd September, 2024; Owerri |
Other Events | |
1 | "3rd National Conference Of School Of Vocational Education", (Vocational Education), 22nd June, 2021 to 24th June, 2021; Asaba |
2 | "Unizik Business School Conference", (Unizik Business School), 26th April, 2021 to 27th April, 2021; Unizik Awka |
3 | "3rd National Conference/exhibition Of The Academic Staff Union Of Polytechnics", (Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics), 16th June, 2020 to 19th June, 2020; Qgwashi-uku Delta State |
4 | "2nd Business Studies Conference", (School of Business Studies), 18th April, 2019 to 21st April, 2019; Qgwashi-uku Delta State |
5 | "1st National Conference On Polytechnics And National Development", (Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-uku, Delta State), 13th June, 2018 to 15th June, 2018; Qgwashi-uku Delta State |
6 | "10th International Disciplinary Conference (SMART 2018)", (SMART in Collab with Delta State Polytechnic Qgwashi-uku), 27th February, 2018 to 1st March, 2018; Qgwashi-uku Delta State |
7 | "School Of Business Studies National Conference", (School of Business Studies), 7th October, 2015 to 9th October, 2015; Qgwashi-uku Delta State |
8 | "16th Home Economics Research Association Of Nigeria (HERAN) Conference", (Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria), 24th September, 2015 to 26th September, 2015; Princess Alexandra Unity Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
9 | "The HERAN Conference, 2011", (Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria), 21st September, 2011 to 24th September, 2011; Princess Alexandra Unity Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
10 | "HERAN Conference 2010", (Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria), 15th September, 2010 to 18th September, 2010; Princess Alexandra Unity Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka |