Mr. Chukwuemeka Orji
Mr. Chukwuemeka Orji is a LECTURER II in URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Environmental Sciences. I am registered by the Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC), and I am also a full member of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP). I have a special interest in Urban Governance, Urban Management, Sustainable Urban Mobility, and Inclusive Urban Development.
Personal Information
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Address: | Urban And Regional Planning, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Ibadan, Ibadan.. (Master Degree, February, 2016) July, 2014 to February, 2016 M.Sc Urban And Regional Planning |
| 2 | Enugu State University Of Science And Technology (ESUT), Agbani, Enugu State. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2012) September, 2006 to November, 2011 B.Urp Urban And Regional Planning |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University June, 2020 to Present |
| 2 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2019 to May, 2020 |
| 3 | Research Assistant, Policy And Legal Advocacy Center (PLAC), Abuja. July, 2017 to January, 2018 |
| 4 | Executive Assistant to: The Hon. Resident Electoral Commissioner INEC, Anambra State, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) July, 2017 to April, 2019 |
| 5 | Research Assistant, Riplington And Associates March, 2017 to May, 2017 |
| 6 | Research Assistant, Institute For Innovations In Development (IID) April, 2016 to July, 2016 |
| 7 | Field Enumerator, Education Sector Support Programme In Nigeria (ESSPIN) June, 2014 to July, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Egunjobi L. and Orji C.. (2016, August) "Development" In Contemporary Concepts In Urban And Regional Planning (Volume II) Department of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ibadan, Ibadan |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | C. Orji, A. C. Alom, and E. Ngene. (2024, January), "The Concept of Public Interest in Planning Theory and Practice: A Review.", International Journal of Advanced Research and Innovative Ideas in Education (IJARIIE), Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 615-629 |
| 2 | C.C. Odoh, C.Orji and G.O Ogbo. (2023, September), "Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination on Soil around E-Waste Dumpsite in Onitsha, Nigeria.", Environmental Review, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 112-126 |
| 3 | E.U. Ezeani, G.E. Udofia and C. Orji. (2023, October), "Towards Sustainable Conservation of Biodiversity and Endangered Species in Nigeria.", Environmental Review, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 148-173 |
| 4 | Omirin O.J and Orji C.. (2017, July), "Assessment of Walkability Constraints in Residential Neighborhoods of Enugu Metropolis", Journal of Logistics and Transport, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 111 - 127 |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | Orji N., Orji C., and Agbanyim O.. (2018) Women's Political Representation In Nigeria: Why Progress Is Slow And What Can Be Done To Fast Track It. Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Secretary, "Departmental CCMAS Committee" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | ICT Officer, "Department of Urban and Regional Planning" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | Secretary, "Departmental Quality Assurance Sub-Committee" (January, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC)" - RTP/4250 (member since 2017), https://toprecng.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP)" - MNITP/4511 (member since 2016), https://www.nitpng.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Physical Planning and Urban Security in Nigeria (Issues, Challenges and Prospects)", (Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP)), 7th November, 2022 to 12th November, 2022; International Conference Center, Garki, Abuja |
| 2 | "World Urban Forum 11 (WUF11)", (UNHabitat), 26th June, 2022 to 30th June, 2022; Katowice, Poland. (Hybrid) |
| 3 | "The World Environment Day 2022", (The Green Institute), 5th June, 2022 to 5th June, 2022; Virtual |
| 4 | "Envisioning Nigerian Cities Beyond 2020.", (Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP)), 19th October, 2020 to 22nd October, 2020; Chida International Hotel, Abuja. |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme (MCPDP)", (Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC) & Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP)), 21st June, 2023 to 22nd June, 2023; Oak Land Hotel, Enugu. |
| 2 | "IGx-CC: Inclusive Growth: Climate Change", (International Monetary Fund (IMF)), 3rd April, 2023 to 16th April, 2023; edX Learning Platform (online) |
| 3 | "African Climate Ambassadors Training Programme", (Association of African Universities in collaboration with Ain Shams University Egypt), 14th March, 2022 to 24th March, 2022; Zoom |
| 4 | "Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme", (Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) and Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC)), 26th May, 2021 to 27th May, 2021; International Conference Center, Ogurube Layout, Umuahia, Abia State |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Publish Scholarly Books and Open Access in Earth, Atmosphere and Environmental Sciences.", (Taylor & Francis Group), 10th June, 2022 to 10th June, 2022; Virtual |
| 2 | "Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborative Action on Climate Related Risks.", (Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria), 26th May, 2022 to 26th May, 2022; Virtual |
| 3 | "Sustainability Conversation", (Center for Sustainable Development, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow), 25th May, 2022 to 25th May, 2022; Virtual |
| 4 | "From Innovative Ideas to Scholarly Books in Environmental Sciences.", (Taylor & Francis Group), 30th March, 2022 to 30th March, 2022; Virtual |
| 5 | "The New Urban Agenda Crash Course", (UNHABITAT), 25th March, 2022 to 28th March, 2022; Zoom |