Mr. Ikechukwu Chidiebere Odogwu

Mr. Ikechukwu Chidiebere Odogwu is a LECTURER I in INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Technology And Vocational Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Mr. Ikechukwu Chidiebere Odogwu

Staff Profile

PERSONAL PROFILE                                                                                                                                                 

  • Loss (of assets, revenue, human lives etc) preventive individual –bringing all loss to as low as reasonably possible.
  • Adequate knowledge of the various disciplines such as Administration, mechanical, Safety, little below average in electrical, carpentry, furniture, fabrication/welding and building technology and Automobile Technology. This is because I was trained with Broad field curriculum in Technology Education for over 20 years.
  • Strong conceptual innovative thinking with technical, analytical and commercial business skills.
  • Proven leadership qualities, self-motivated and excellent team-building/playing capability, with high personal integrity and respect for people. 
  • Capacity to work under pressure and to deliver high quality results with or without supervision.
  • Ability to lead, to motivate, to train and to develop the technical and management skills of team members.
  • Well-developed personal relations, interpersonal/team-building skills, excellent presentation skills, good organizational, and communications skill.

Personal Information

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Industrial Technology Education, Faculty Of Technology And Vocational Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Department/Sub-Unit:
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, December, 2017)
November, 2013 to March, 2015
M.Ed. Industrial Technical Education
2University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2012)
March, 2009 to July, 2011
B. Sc. Industrial Technical Education
3Federal College Of Education (Technical) Umunze. (NCE, August, 2011)
July, 2004 to October, 2007
Nigeria Certificate In Education Automobile Technology
4Government Technical College Awka. (NABTEB, June, 2001)
September, 1998 to May, 2001
NABTEC Motor Mechanic Work

Relevant/Working Experience

1Project Coordinator for Undergraduate Regular, CEP and Sandwich Technical Education, Technology and Vocational Education Department
February, 2022 to Present
2Assistant Coordinator CEP Programme, Technology and Vocational Education Department
February, 2022 to Present
3Education Officer (Technical), Ministry Of Education Awka
December, 2013 to September, 2019

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Samson Onyeluka Chukwuedo, Anthony Osinachi Okorafor, Ikechukwu Chidiebere Odogwu and Francisca Nebechi Nnajiofor. (2024, March), "Higher technology education and industry interface: how the theory of planned behavior applies in student work-integrated learning and job search intention link", Emerald Insight
2Onwubuya Uju Nkiru; Odogwu Ikechukwu Chidiebere. (2023, September), "Digital Literacy and Entrepreneurial Intentions of Business Education Students in Tertiary Institutions", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 6), pp 101-112
3Onwubuya Uju Nkiru; Odogwu Ikechukwu Chidiebere. (2023, September), "Effect of Risk Assessment Practices on the Financial Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMES) in Anambra State", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 6), pp 41-50
4Samson Onyeluka Chukwuedo, Francisca Nebechi Nnajiofor, Mohammed Adamu Auta, Ikechukwu Chidiebere Odogwu. (2023, January), "Training prospective technical education graduates for school-to-work transition: insights from university–industry links", Higher Education, Skills and Work-Based Learning, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 249-263
5Daniel Uchenna Chukwu 1 , Hyginus Osita Omeje, Godwin Keres Okereke, Chinwe Patricia Eze and Ikechukwu Chidiebere Odogwu. (2022, February), "Lecturers’ Perception of Green Building Technology: Implications to Sustainable Construction and Environmental Education in Anambra State, Nigeria", Ecology, Environment and Conservation, pp 28-34, February Supplimentary Issue
6Samson Onyeluka Chukwuedo, Ikechukwu Chidiebere Odogwu. (2022, December), "TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ CAREER DECISION SELF-EFFICACY: EXPLORING DEMOGRAPHICS IMPLICATIONS", NAU Journal of Technology and Vocational Education, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-8
7Ikechukwu Chidiebere Odogwu1, Hyginus Osita Omeje Ph. D2, & Prof. B. A. Ogwo3. (2019, July), "Alternative Approaches to Resource Mobilization for the Implementation of Auto Mechanics Trades in Technical Colleges in Anambra State: Imperative for Curriculum Reforms in Automobile Trades", Journal of Association of of Vovcational and Technical Educators of Nigeria., Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 212-220
8Hyginus Osita Omeje, Ikechukwu Chidiebere Odogwu, B. A. Omeje. (2015, August), "Best Practices in Pedagogical Applications: A Solution to the Challenges of Instructional Delivery in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the Tertiary Level", Journal of Technology and Science Today (TSET), Vol. 1, pp 1-17
Other Relevant Publications
1Ikechukwu Chidiebere Odogwu. "Best Practices in Pedagogical Applications in Technical Education at Tertiary Level.", (Presentation, 2015 July)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) NAU Students' statistics Committee" (March, 2025)
2Sandwich Coordinator, "Technology and Vocational Education Department" (May, 2024)
3Secretary, "FACULTY OF EDUCATION STAFF WELFARE COMMITTEE" (January, 2023)
4Member, "FACULTY OF EDUCATION ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE" (January, 2023)
5Secretary, "Constitution of Technology and Vocational Education Research and Development Ethics Committee" (December, 2022)
6Member, "Accreditation Committee for Technical Education Programme" (November, 2022)
7Assistant CEP Coordinator 2021/2022, "Technology and Vocational Education Department" (February, 2022)
8Hostel Warden, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (September, 2021)
9Member, "Curriculum Igbo STEM Committee Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (September, 2021)

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Annual Conference tagged RE-engineering education for good governance, security, creativity and environmental protection for national development in COVID-19 pandemic era.", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 15th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; Chike Okoli Center fr Entrepreneurship Studies, NAU Awka
2"27th Annual International Conference, Ebonyi 2019 of Association of Vocational and Technical Educators of Nigeria (AVTEN))", (Association of Vocational and Technical Educators of Nigeria (AVTEN)), 23rd July, 2019 to 27th July, 2019; Ebonyi State University
Workshops
1"Do It Yourself Research and Statistics Training Workshop", (Department of Technology and Vocational Education), 21st May, 2024 to 23rd May, 2024; Faculty of Education Board Room
2"Do It Yourself Research and Statistics Training Workshop", (Department of Technology and Vocational Education), 19th March, 2024 to 21st March, 2024; Faculty of Education Board Room
3"Do It Yourself Research and Statistics Trainin Workshop", (Department of Technology and Vocational Education), 22nd February, 2024 to 22nd February, 2024; Faculty of Education Board Room
4"Bet9ja South-East Senior and under 16 Badminton Championship Umpire Course", (Badminton Federation of Nigeria South-East Zone), 22nd September, 2022 to 24th September, 2022; Enugu State National Stadium
5"HP LIFE face-to-face training of Trainers (ToT)- Facilitating job creation through the Entrepreneurship Traininf programme- HP LIFE and Enterprise Creation in Nigeria.", (United Nations Industrial Development Organization), 11th December, 2017 to 15th December, 2017; Akwa-Ibom State
6"Education for Employment (E&E): Bridging the gap between Educational Institutions and the Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice Industry", (Anambra State Education Programme Investement Project (World Bank Assisted)), 2nd October, 2017 to 6th October, 2017; Awka
7"Education for Employment (E&E): Bridging the gap between Educational Institutions and the Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice Industry", (Anambra State Education Programme Investement Project (World Bank Assisted)), 25th September, 2017 to 29th September, 2017; Awka
8"Result-driven monitoring and evaluation for optimal performance of educational project", (Supreme Management Training & Consultancy Services Ltd), 7th August, 2017 to 11th August, 2017; Kaduna
9"Introduction to GIS & Aerieal Photography", (Aeroprecisa), 15th June, 2017 to 19th June, 2017; Awka
10"Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Training Programme", (Classic Systems Limited), 1st November, 2012 to 7th February, 2013; Ile-Ife Osun State
11"Universal Mandatory IT Training", (Afrihub Nigeria Limited), 20th August, 2011 to 20th August, 2011; University of Nigeria Nsukka
Webinar
1"Symposium: Contextualizing innovative approaches in emerging educational trends for enhanced outcomes.", (International Congress: Humanities and knowledge, University of Alicante, Spain in collaboration with Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 25th October, 2024 to 25th October, 2024; Window on America, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Other Event
1"• Hewitt Packard (HP) And United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Learning Initiative For Entrepreneurs (LIFE) Project For Training Of Trainers (ToTs)", (United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)), 25th August, 2014 to 7th September, 2019; Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State