Mrs. Uju Cecilia Onuchukwu
Mrs. Uju Cecilia Onuchukwu is a LECTURER II in MASS COMMUNICATION Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Mrs Uju C.Onuchukwu, an alumna of the University of Nigeria Nsukka(UNN),Enugu State. I am a lecturer 11 in the Department of Mass Communication,Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University(NAU) Awka.
Personal Information
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Address: | Mass Communication, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MASS COMMUNICATION |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | National Open University Of Nigeria. (Master Degree, March, 2019) September, 2014 to December, 2018 M. Sc. Mass Communication |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2005) September, 1999 to September, 2004 B. Arts Mass Communication |
| 3 | Girls Secondary School, Awka. (SSCE, July, 1997) September, 1991 to July, 1997 |
| 4 | Central School, Awka.. (FSLC, November, 1991) September, 1985 to July, 1991 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | LECTURER 11, Department of Mass Communication September, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, Department of Mass Communication September, 2020 to September, 2021 |
| 3 | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, FACULTY OF LAW, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA June, 2019 to September, 2020 |
| 4 | Teacher/NYSC Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Peer Educator, LAGUNLE HIGH SCHOOL OBA-OKE, OSUN STATE. (NYSC) September, 2005 to September, 2006 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Uju Cecilia Onuchukwu, Obini Ijeoma Onuchukwu.. (2024, February), "ACCEPTABILITY OF PEER NETWORKING STRATEGY IN COMBATING SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN UNIVERSITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 368-376 |
| 2 | Obi Evelyn Chinwe, Ugwoke Nkechi Calister, Ogechukwu Okoli, Uju Cecilia Onuchukwu.. (2023, March), "COVID-19 SOCIAL MEDIA NARRATIVES ON VULNERABLE POPULATION.", TIJER- INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL,, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 48-61 |
| 3 | Ogechukwu N. Okoli, Amaka Juliet Nkiruka, Uju Cecilia Onuchukwu, Evelyn Chinwe Obi.. (2023, April), "PREVALENCE AND EFFECTS OF BODY-SHAMING ON SOCIAL MEDIA Among UNDERGRADUATES OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science(IJRISS), Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 1593-1602 |
| 4 | Evelyn Chinwe Obi , Ogechukwu Okoli, Uju Cecilia Onuchukwu.. (2023, May), "PERCEPTION AND CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH SELF-MEDICATION PRACTICE AMONG NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS), Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 1232-1247 |
| 5 | Uju Cecilia Onuchukwu. (2023, May), "POLITICAL IMAGE MAKING IN NIGERIA AND THE DEFIANCE OF JOHARI WINDOW MODEL", International Sophia Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, pp 15-21 |
| 6 | Alexander Chukwudi Onyeme, Kelechi Nkiruka Maranzu, Uju Cecilia Onuchukwu.. (2023, October), "INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS NEED OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN AN ERA OF SECLUSION IN ANAMBRA STATE", Multidisciplinary Journal of Education, Research and Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 9-15 |
| 7 | Uju Cecilia Onuchukwu, Obini Ijeoma Onuchukwu.. (2022, June), "A Quantitative Analysis Of The Influence Of Social Media On Moral Decadence And Spate Of Insecurity In Nigeria.", International Journal of Communication and Media Studies (IJCOMS), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 198-204 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Uju Cecilia Onuchukwu, Obini Ijeoma Onuchukwu.. (2022, June), "A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON MORAL DECADENCE AND THE SPATE OF INSECURITY IN NIGERIA", , Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 198-204 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Secretary, "Department of Mass Communication Welfare Committee" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Department of Mass Communication Welfare Committee" (October, 2022 to March, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "AFRICANCOUNCILFORCOMMUNICATION EDUCATION(ACCE) NIGERIA CHAPTER" (October, 2022 to January, 2023) |
| 4 | NYSC HIV/AIDS PET TRAINER, "LAGUNLE HIGH SCHOOL OBA-OKE, OSUN STATE. (NYSC)" (September, 2005 to September, 2006) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Professional Member, "Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria" (member since 2023), https:/ /www acspn.com.ng |
| 2 | Professional Member, "African Council For Communication Education (ACCE) NIGERIA CHAPTER" - ACCE/NIG/1224 (member since 2023), http://www.acce.org.ng |
| 3 | Associate Member, "NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS" (member since 2022), http://www.nipr.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Education in the Covid-19 Pandemic Era: Innovations & Challenges", (Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) South-South Zone, 9th Annual National Conference), 15th March, 2022 to 18th March, 2022; Federal College of Education (T), Omoku, Rivers State |
| 2 | "Mass Media and Security Challenges in Nigeria", (Department of Mass Communication, First Annual National Conference), 3rd January, 2022 to 3rd April, 2022; Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State. |
| 3 | "Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Program (MCPD) held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. 22/08/2022-24/08/2022", (Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)), 3rd June, 0202 to 2nd June, 2023; International Conference Centre, Abuja |
| 4 | ""UNIZIK 2022" 23rd International Conference of African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) Nigeria Chapter. January 24-27, 2023", (African Council for Communication Education (ACCE)), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 5 | "2023 NIPR ANNUAL CONFERENCE. THEME:Leadership, Public Relations & Value Creation", (Nigerian Institute of Public Relations), NAF SUITES ABUJA |
| 6 | "10th Annual Conference AGM/2023.THEME: DIgital Communication Agenda and Nigeria's Transformation.", (ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA (ACSPN)ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER), Press Centre, Radio House, Area 11Abuja |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "HISTORY SERIES 2023", (ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA (ACSPN)ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER), NUJ Secretariat Awka. |
| 2 | "PEER EDUCATION TRAINING COURSE under the NYSC Reptoductive Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Project(Supported by UNICEF)", (NYSC), NYSC Orientation Camp Ede, Osun State |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "COMPUTER APPRECIATION & INTERNET UTILITY (CAI)", (AFRIHUB ICT SOLUTIONS FOR AFRICA), 2nd September, 2013 to 29th September, 2013; Anambra |