Dr. Henry Kenedunium Obi
Dr. Henry Kenedunium Obi is a SENIOR LECTURER in ACCOUNTING Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Henry Kenedunium Obi (ph.D). LECTURER, Accountancy Department, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA Anambra State.
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Address: | Accounting, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ACCOUNTING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Federal University Of Technology Owerri. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2019) September, 2008 to April, 2019 PhD |
| 2 | NTI Imo State University Center. (Post-Graduate Degree, May, 2018) October, 2017 to May, 2018 PGD |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY Awka. (Master Degree, November, 2016) September, 2014 to November, 2016 M.Sc |
| 4 | Federal University Of Technology Owerri. (Master Degree, June, 2006) September, 2003 to June, 2006 M.Sc |
| 5 | Delta State University. (Bachelor Degree, December, 1997) September, 1993 to December, 1997 B.Sc |
| 6 | Sapele. (GCE, December, 1987) October, 1987 to December, 1987 GCE |
| 7 | Ibedeni Secondary School. (SSCE, June, 1986) September, 1981 to June, 1986 WAEC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, International Linkage Committee October, 2023 to October, 2024 |
| 2 | Co - Chairman, Faculty of Management Sciences Beautification Committee November, 2022 to October, 2024 |
| 3 | Co - Chairman, Faculty of Management Sciences Business Ventures Committee November, 2022 to October, 2024 |
| 4 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2019 to Present |
| 5 | Bank Manager, Ecobank Nigeria Ltd March, 2012 to June, 2016 |
| 6 | Account relationship officer, Oceanic Bank Plc January, 2008 to February, 2012 |
| 7 | Officer, United Bank For Africa January, 2000 to December, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Obi, Henry Kenedunium, Ebiringa, Oforegbunam Thaddeus. (2026, January), "Financial Planning as a Catalyst for Sustainable Growth in South East Nigeria SMEs", African Banking and Finance Review Journal ( ABFRJ), vol - 21 Issue - 1, January, 2026, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 194-207 |
| 2 | Obi, Henry Kenedunium, Ebiringa, Oforegbunam Thaddeus. (2026, February), "Smarter Budgets, Stronger Profits: A Practical Guide For SMEs in South Eastern Nigeria", African Banking and Finance Review Journal ( ABFRJ), Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 202 -215 |
| 3 | Eligibility U.J, Duru E.E , Iheaka V. C , Obi H.K , Ibe O.L. (2026, September), "Evaluating the Effectiveness of E - Procurement Systems in Nigeria's Public Health Sector. A Case Study of Selected States.", Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Studies ( JAMS), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 666 -678 |
| 4 | Ebiringa, O.T, Asiegbu, B.C, Obi, H.K, Emerole, I.C, Chima, C.C. (2025, June), "Accounts Receivable Management and Profitability in Nigeria's Consumer Goods Industry.", African Journal of Business and Economic Research (AJBER), Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 509-524 |
| 5 | Oghenekume P.G, Obi H. K. (2025, August), "Effect of Dividend Policy on Firm value: Evidence from Listed Manufacturing companies in Nigeria", Journal of Global Accounting, Vol. 11, (Issue 1597), pp 239 - 265, Journal of global accounting, 11(4), 239-265 |
| 6 | Onuegbu E. C, Obi, H.K. (2025, August), "Digital transformation, AI, and Blockchain: The future of the Igbo Apprenticeship system.", Journal of Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Vol. 6, (Issue 2814), pp 104 - 121, Vol 6, number 1, August 2025, pp 104 - 121. ISSN 2814 - 1113 |
| 7 | Obiasogu, L.U, Obi, H.K. (2025, August), "Effect of Auditor Independence on Liquidity Management of Commercial Banks in Nigeria", International Review of Financial Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 184 - 205, Vol 2, Issue 4, August , 2025 |
| 8 | Henry Kenedunium Obi and Uzochukwu Ezekwere. (2024, October), "Board characteristics on Asset Quality Management in Nigerian Banks", Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Accounting and Finance, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 58 - 68 |
| 9 | Henry Kenedunium Obi, Ofulue Chiedpzie Igbodo. (2024, September), "Tax Revenue and Nigerian External Public Debt", Top Journal of Economics and Finance, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 162 - 174 |
| 10 | Ofurum Chrismas, Henry Kenedunium Obi. (2024, April), "Effect of Cloud Accounting Costs on Financial Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria", SADI International Journal of Management and Accounting, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 19 - 28 |
| 11 | Henry kenedunium obi, Samuel Andrew, Moneyed Gloria Nkedilim, Nwachukwu Chidinma Maryann. (2024, May), "Tax Composition and Economic Growth: A comparative Analysis of Nigeria and Kenya", International journal 9f Research ,Educators and Scientific Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 1 -15 |
| 12 | Henry Kenedunium Obi, Ekwunife Ebele N. (2024, July), "Value Added Tax Revenue and Economic Growth of Nigeria", Journal of Interdisciplinary Research vin Accounting and Finance, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 1 -15T |
| 13 | Obi, Henry Kenedunium, Ebiringa, Oforegbunam Thaddeus. (2024, May), "Determinants of Capital Structure of Banks with International Authorization: Evidence from Nigeria", Afropolitan Journals, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 1 -13 |
| 14 | Henry Kenedunium Obi, Chidinma Nwamaka Ozuomba. (2024, January), "ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT ON INVESTMENT DECISION OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA", Advance Journal of Financial Innovation and Reporting, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | Obi, Henry Kenedunium, Ebiringa, Oforegbunam Thaddeus. (2024, May), "Determinants of capital structure of Banks with International A : Evidence from Nigeria", African Journal of Management and Business Research, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 13 |
| 16 | Henry Kenedunium Obi, Arinze Ethelbert Anaege. (2023, November), "Effect of Artificial Intelligence on Accounting Practice in Nigeria: Opportunities and Challenges", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 1017-1024 |
| 17 | Ofurum Christmas Darlinton, Henry Kenedunium Obi,. (2023, November), "FIRM GROWTH DETERMINANTS AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH OF LISTED INDUSTRIAL GOODS FIRMS IN NIGERIA", Advance Journal of Management, Accounting and Finance, Vol. 8, (Issue 11) |
| 18 | Henry Kenedunium Obi, Chinedu Jonathan Ndubuisi, Kelvin Chukwuka Ibobo. (2023, May), "EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE ON ACCOUNTING GOING CONCERN OF LISTED DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN NIGERIA", African Journal of Business and Economic Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 1-12 |
| 19 | Henry Kenedunium Obi, Chinedu Jonathan Ndubuisi, Ezimma Doris Ozobialu. (2023, September), "DETERMINANTS OF AUDITOR SWITCHING DECISION IN SELECTED QUOTED NIGERIAN COMPANIES", Research Journal of Management Practice, Vol. 3, (Issue 9) |
| 20 | Henry kenedunium Obi and Okoye Henry Onyebuchi. (2022, June), "Assessing Board Monitoring Mechanism and Income Smoothing of Banks in Nigeria, 2011- 2020", Review of Public Administration and management, Vol. 09, (Issue 19), pp 116-126 |
| 21 | Henry Kenedunium Obi , Idorenyin John Okon, Chijioka. I. Ojiako. (2022, June), "Intellectual Capital Efficiencies and the Value of Service Firms: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria", Review of Public Adminstration and Management, Vol. -9, (Issue 19) |
| 22 | Kanu i, Obi H, Akuwudike H. (2021, May), "Impact of public Sector Financial Management on Economic Growth of Nigeria", International Journal of management science and Business Adminsstation, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 45-59 |
| 23 | Obi,H , Ndah, Honour, Ebiringa, Oforegbunam. (2021, March), "The Effect of Industry - Specific and macroeconomic conditions of the Profitability of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria", Journal of Global Accounting, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 24 | Kanu Sucess Ikechi, Obi Henry Keneduium, Nwadiubu Anthony. (2021, October), "Liquidity Management and Bank Profitability: A study of Selected Commercial Banks with National and International Authorizations in Nigeria", Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, Vol. 12, (Issue 20), pp 1-17 |
| 25 | Henry K.Obi, Honour E. Ndah. (2021, August), "Capital Market and Human Development Index as a measure of the Nigerian Economy", Scoa Heritage Nigeria Limited |
| 26 | Henry K.Obi, Honour E. Ndah. (2021, August), "Social Responsibility in Micro Enterprises in Nigeria", Scoa Heritage Nigeria Limited |
| 27 | Obi, Henry. K, Ndah Honour. O. (2019, September), "Treasury Single Account: Impact of Liquidity of Commercial Banks", Journal of Global Accounting, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 148-161 |
| 28 | Henry. k. Obi , Honour. E.Ndah, Oforegbunam. T. Ebiringa. (2019, June), "Convergence of Accounting Standards: Implications to the Nigerian Economy", Journal of Global Accounting, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 144-157 |
| 29 | Obi, H and Anege, A. (2017, August), "Effect Of IFRS Adoption On Key Performance Indices Of Banks Quoted On The Nigerian Stock Excht", International journal of research in management, science and technology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 30 | Obi, H and Ogbebor, H. (2017, August), "A Segment Reporting Quality In Nigeria", International journal of research in management, science and technology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 31 | Ebringa, O. T and Obi, H. (2014, March), "Behavioural Pattern Of Monetary Policy Variable And Effects On Economic Growth: An Econometric Investigation Of Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 32 | Ebringa, O. T and Obi, H. (2014, May), "Relevance Of Dividend To Profitability Of Nigerian Firms", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 11), pp 39-49 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Obi Henry Kenedunium, Anah Amaka Silver. (2021, November), "Employee Performance and Going Concern of listed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria: Implication for post COVD-19 Pandemic", |
| 2 | Obi Henry Kenedunium, Anah Amaka Silver. (2021, November), "Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Business Sustainable Growth: Evidence from SMEs in Anambra State", |
| 3 | Henry Obi, Arinze Anega. (2020, April), "COVID-19: Harnessing the Informal Sector For Sustainable Economic Development", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effect of Dividend policy on firm value: Evidence from listed manufacturing companies in Nigeria" (2025). Completed Masters project by Oghenekume Prosper Godspower. Reg no: 2023406001FA |
| 2 | "Auditor's Independence and Liquidity Management of Listed Commercial Banks in Nigeria" (2025). Completed Masters project by Obiasogu Lois Uchechukwu. Reg no: 2023406013 PA |
| 3 | "Financial Leverage and Internal Growth Rate of Listed Industrial Goods Firms in Nigeria" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ebodili Ifeanyi Rachel, reg no: 2023406015PA |
| 4 | "Financial Leverage and Internal Growth Rate of Listed Industrial Goods Firms in Nigeria" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ebodili Ifeanyi Rachel, reg no: 2023406015PA |
| 5 | "Audit Quality and Financial performance of listed consumer Goods Companies in Nigeria" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ofoegbu Emmanuella Chinenye, reg no: 2021406006FA |
| 6 | "Financial Leverage and Internal Growth Rate of Listed Industrial Goods Firms in Nigeria" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ebodili Ifeanyi Rachel, reg no: 2023406015PA |
| 7 | "Financial Leverage and Internal Growth Rate of Listed Industrial Goods Firms in Nigeria" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ebodili Ifeanyi Rachel, reg no: 2023406015PA |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal of Global Accounting" (August, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "International Review of Financial Studies (IROFS), Journal" (June, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MS.c Final Defence" (March, 2021 to October, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "M.Sc proposal Defence" (February, 2023). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Committee member, "Committee on Regular Programme Accreditation" (January, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Review Editor, "International Review of Financial Studies ( IROFS) Journals" (February, 2023 to November, 2024) |
| 2 | Review Editor, "Journal of Global Accounting ( JOGA)" (March, 2023 to October, 2024) |
| 3 | Committee Member, "International Conference Committee" (February, 2023) |
| 4 | Committee member, "Quality Assurance Committee" (February, 2023 to November, 2024) |
| 5 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES PG STUDENTS LEARNING AND TEACHING AID COMMITTEE" (November, 2022) |
| 6 | Member, "Departmental Prayer Committee" (February, 2022 to December, 2022) |
| 7 | CO-CHAIRMAN, "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES/NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY,AWKA" (November, 2022) |
| 8 | CO-CHAIRMAN, "FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES/NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY,AWKA" (November, 2022) |
| 9 | Member, "Consultancy SevicesCommittee" (April, 2021 to October, 2022) |
| 10 | Member, "Environmental and Sanitation Committee" (April, 2021 to October, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Associate Member, "THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS of NIGERIA" - certificate No. AC NO. 061390 (member since 2023), http:www.ican.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "ICAN 54th Annual Accountants Conference", (ICAN), 10th October, 2024 to 10th October, 2024; Physical -Abuja |
| 2 | "2023 Faculty of Management Sciences Hybrid International Conference", (Faculty of Management Sciences, Unizik), 19th October, 2023 to 19th October, 2023; Physical - Awka |
| 3 | "International Conference ( Hybrid) on Resource Management and Accountability in COVID- 19 Pandemic Era", (Department of Accountancy , Unizik Awka), Physical- Awka |
| 4 | "Security Challenges & Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs) in Sub - Saharan Africa", (Faculty of Management Sciences Unizik, Awka), Physical - Awka |
| 5 | "2020 UBS HYBRID ( Virtual/ Physical) International Conference", (Unizik Business School), Physical - Awka |