Dr. Uchenna Edith Chidume
Dr. Uchenna Edith Chidume is a LECTURER I in HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Technology And Vocational Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a Christian, an evangelist, and, a philanthropist. I studied Home Economics Education at the degree and Masters level with specialization in clothing and textiles; I hold 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 have taught in all the tertiary levels of education in Nigeria. I am a calm and a calculated Entrepreneur with a difference. I am the CEO of ECUBAKEEZ Global Services Ltd and controls many Entrepreneurial ventures in Nigeria.
I am happily married with children.
Personal Information
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Address: | Home Economics Education, Faculty Of Technology And Vocational Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | HOME ECONOMICS EDUCATION |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| 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 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Departmental ICT officer, Home Economics Education Department January, 2026 to January, 2027 |
| 2 | Departmental Coordinator Regular Home Economics, Home Economics Education Department September, 2025 to September, 2027 |
| 3 | Departmental Coordinator Regular Home Economics, Home Economics Education Department January, 2025 to January, 2026 |
| 4 | Departmental ICT Officer, Home Economics Education Department January, 2025 to January, 2026 |
| 5 | Departmental Coordinator Regular Home Economics; Exam Officer Home Economics, Technology and Vocational Education Department September, 2024 to February, 2025 |
| 6 | Departmental Coordinator and Exam Officer (Home Econs) Regular Home Economics, Technology and Vocational Education Department September, 2024 to September, 2025 |
| 7 | Co-chairman 1, TVE Accreditation Committee (Agri & Home Edu) August, 2024 to December, 2024 |
| 8 | Co-chairman in a Committee, Technology and Vocational Education Department August, 2024 to August, 2025 |
| 9 | Lecturer, Nwafor Orizu College Of Education Nsugbe, Onitsha Distant Learning Centre March, 2008 to November, 2018 |
| 10 | Lecturer, Federal College Of Education Gwale Kano State September, 2005 to September, 2006 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Edith Uchenna Chidume;. (2025, December) Upcycling in Fashion Design Greatmen Builders |
| 2 | Edith Uchenna Chidume. (2025, November) Creativity and Crafts in Clothing Construction Greatmen Publishers |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Edith Uchenna Chidume. (2025, August) Fostering Entrepreneurship among Polytechnic Graduates in Nigeria Association of Teachers in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria, pp 58-77 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Dr Edith Uchenna Chidume, Ifenyinwa Joy Ajakah. (2025, January), "Skin Care Integration into Higher National Diploma Curriculum of Fashion Design and Clothing Technology Programmes of Polytechnics in Nigeria", International journal of Progressive and Alternative Education (ASPROAEDU), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 279 - 291 |
| 2 | Edith Uchenna Chidume; Ifeoma Bridget Enedah. (2024, May), "Ameliorating the Negative Influence of Parents and Peers on Students' Enrolment into Fashion Design and Clothing Technology Programmes of Polytechnics in Nigeria", African Education Indices, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 536 - 548 |
| 3 | Edith Uchenna Chidume; Ugochi Nwanneka Nwike;. (2024, May), "Introducing Facial Make-up into the National Diploma Curriculum of Fashion Design and Clothing Technology Programme of Polytechnics in Nigeria", Journal of Association of Vocational and Technical Educators of Nigeria (JAVTEN), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 110 - 118 |
| 4 | Edith Uchenna Chidume; Ugochi Nwanneka Nwike; Ifeoma Bridget Enedah. (2024, March), "Impact of Gender and Social Demand Factors on Students' Enrolment into Fashion Design and Clothing Technology Programme of Polytechnics in Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Research and Production, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp 291-299 |
| 5 | Edith Uchenna Chidume; and Ifeoma Bridget Enedah. (2023, May), "Strategies for Integrating Manicure and Pedicure into the National Diploma Curriculum of Fashion Design and Clothing Technology Programme of Polytechnics in Nigeria", The Intuition, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 402 - 416 |
| 6 | Edith Uchenna Chidume; Ifeoma Bridget Enedah; Ugochi Nwanneka Nwike. (2023, November), "Appending Haircare Module into Higher National Diploma Curriculum of Fashion Design and Clothing Technology Programme of Polytechnics in Nigeria", Journal of Resourcefulness and Distinction, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 330 - 341 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | Chidume Edith Uchenna. (2018, March), "Recycling Waste Fabrics To Sanitize The Nigerian Environment", Multidisciplinary Research Group, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 29-34 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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 |
| 14 | 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 |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | 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 |
| 17 | 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 |
| 18 | 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 |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | 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 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Feeding and Training Entrepreneurs among Children in Motherless Baby Homes" (September, 2021). Ongoing sponsored grant by Mary Ijeoma Chidume Foundation |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Academic Scholarship Journal" (May, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Strategies for strengthening Skills in Technology Education Program in River State" (August, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Relationship between self efficacy" (August, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Artificial intelligence as a predictor of operational efficiency of Small and medium scale enterprises in Anambra State." (May, 2026). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Adoption of Electronic Marketing for Channels among Owners of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises" (February, 2026). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "National Conference Committee" (December, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Industrial Collaboration Committee" (December, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Tetfund Accessibility Committee" (December, 2024) |
| 4 | Secretary, "Staff Development and Welfare Committee" (December, 2024) |
| 5 | Member, "Departmental Curriculum Committee" (January, 2023 to January, 2024) |
| 6 | Member, "Faculty of Education Staff Welfare Committee" (July, 2021 to June, 2022) |
| 7 | Member, "Faculty of Education Staff Welfare Committee" (April, 2019 to March, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 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 |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Association for Family and Society Scientists 4th Annual International Conference", (Association for Family and Society Scientists (AFASS)), 20th March, 2025 to 21st March, 2025; Zoom |
| 2 | "23rd Annual National Conference of Association for Academic Review and Development (AARD)", (Association for Academic Review and Development AARD), 12th November, 2024 to 15th November, 2024; Mini Hall 1, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Asaba Study Centre |
| 3 | "AVTEN South-East 1st National Conference", (Association of Vocational and Technical Educators of Nigeria (AVTEN) South East), 9th May, 2024 to 11th May, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 4 | "24th International Annual Conference of the Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria (HERAN)", (Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria), 20th September, 2023 to 23rd September, 2023; Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri |
| 5 | "Home Economics annual conference 2023", (HERAN), 20th September, 2023 to 23rd September, 2023; Owerri |
| 6 | "3rd National Conference Of School Of Vocational Education", (Vocational Education), 22nd June, 2021 to 24th June, 2021; Asaba |
| 7 | "Unizik Business School Conference", (Unizik Business School), 26th April, 2021 to 27th April, 2021; Unizik Awka |
| 8 | "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 |
| 9 | "2nd Business Studies Conference", (School of Business Studies), 18th April, 2019 to 21st April, 2019; Qgwashi-uku Delta State |
| 10 | "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 |
| 11 | "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 |
| 12 | "School Of Business Studies National Conference", (School of Business Studies), 7th October, 2015 to 9th October, 2015; Qgwashi-uku Delta State |
| 13 | "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 |
| 14 | "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 |
| 15 | "HERAN Conference 2010", (Home Economics Research Association of Nigeria), 15th September, 2010 to 18th September, 2010; Princess Alexandra Unity Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka |