Dr. Charity Ifunanya Osakwe

Dr. Charity Ifunanya Osakwe is a LECTURER I in BANKING AND FINANCE Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Charity Ifunanya Osakwe

Staff Profile

My name is Dr, Charity Ifunanya Osakwe a lecturer in banking and Finance Department. I am a native of Ogidi in Idemili North Local Government Area. I am married but recently widowed with four children. I am an upbeat, self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills. I am flexible, reliable and possess excellent time keeping skills. I am an enthusiastic, responsible and hard-working person and a lover of God. I can adapt to changes and all challenging situations easily. I am a dedicated multi-tasker with research interest on Investment Banking and Investment Finance.


Personal Information

Email:
Phone:
Address:
Banking And Finance, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
BANKING AND FINANCE

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2017)
September, 2010 to September, 2017
Ph.D In Banking And Finance Banking And Finance
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2009)
December, 2006 to December, 2009
Masters In Business Administration Business Administration
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, November, 2009)
December, 2006 to December, 2009
Master Of Science In Banking And Finance Banking And Finance
4Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, November, 2001)
September, 1999 to November, 2001
Master In Business Administration Business Administration
5Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1997)
September, 1993 to September, 1997
Bachelor Of Science In Banking And Finance Banking And Finance
6Collins Institutional Centre Abagana. (SSCE, July, 1991)
September, 1985 to July, 1991
Senior Secondary Certificate Examination Secondary School Subjects
7Collins Institutional Centre Abagana. (GCE, July, 1990)
September, 1985 to July, 1990
General Certificate Of Education Secondary School Subjects

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
June, 2019 to Present
2Facilitator/Project Supervisor, National Open University Of Nigeria
October, 2018 to Present
3Assistant Manager, National Identity Management Commission
June, 2017 to July, 2019
4State Supervisor, National Identity Management Commission
October, 2013 to November, 2017
5Administrative Officer, Melis Aluminium Company Amawbia
March, 2001 to October, 2013
6Customer Care Officer, First Bank Of Nigeria Plc
February, 1998 to February, 1999

Creative Output

Books
1Osakwe, C. I.. (2021, November) International Payment System LAP Lambert Academy Publishing
Journal Articles
1Obi-Nwosu, V, O. & Osakwe, C. I.. (2024, April), "Cashless Policy and Banking Sector Services in Awka Metropolis", Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. 60, (Issue 3)
2Okoye, N. J., Osakwe, C. I. & Ezeala G.. (2023, July), "Fraud and corruption and the market size of Nigeria capital market", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ}, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 195-213
3Anachedo, C. K. & Osakwe, C. I.. (2023, April), "EFFECTS OF FINANCIAL DEEPENING ON ECONOMIC GROWTH; THE NIGERIAN PERSPECTIVE", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRJ}, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 40-54
4Osakwe, C. I. & Akunna, R. C.. (2023, February), "Assessing Bank Customers Perception and Ease of using Automated Teller Machines in Awka Metropolis", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 2456 – 6470
5Ezu, G. K. & Osakwe, C. I.. (2023, March), "Effect of Non-Oil Sector on the Growth of Nigeria Economy (1990-2021)", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 163-173
6Osakwe, C. I. & Akunna, R. C.. (2023, June), "Effect of Internet Banking on Growth of Deposit Money Bank in Nigeria", Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 48-61
7Osakwe, C. i.. (2022, December), "The Assessment of the level of Satisfaction amongst the Users of Automated Teller Machines in Awka Metropolis", ANAN Journal of Contemporary Issues, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 81-91
8Okoye, N. J., Osakwe, C. I., Ezeala, G. & Anugwu, C. C.. (2022, September), "Importance of Equity Financing on Financial Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria", Journal of Accounting and Management Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 75-92
9Osakwe, C. I., Anachedo, C. K. & Okonkwo, J. J.. (2022, February), "Effect of Rising External Debt: Empirical Evidence from Nigeria", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1091-1098
10Osakwe, C. I., Udoye, O. N. & Akunna, R. C.. (2022, January), "Effect of Central Bank of Nigeria Regulation on the Performance of Deposit money Banks", International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Education Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 92-103
11Osakwe, C. I. & Akunna, R. C.. (2022, February), "Private Sector Credit and Nigeria Economic Growth (1994-2019)", International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Education Research
12Ezeaku, C. N. & Osakwe, C. I.. (2022, June), "The Effect of Capital Market on Economic Growth in Nigeria (2000-2020)", Global Academic Journal of Economic and Business
13Osakwe, C. I. & Ezeaku, C. N.. (2022, June), "Effect of Electronic Banking on the Operations of Deposit money Banks in Nigeria (2006-2020)", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 1233-1241
14Osakwe, C. I., Anachedo, C. K., Jeff-Anyaneh, E. S. & Nwisienyi, K. J.. (2022, October), "Effects of Demutualization on Stock Market Performance and Economic Growth", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 108-116
15Okonkwo, J. J, Osakwe, C. I & Nwadibe, E. C. (2021, January), "Exchange Rate And Foreign Direct Investment In Nigeria (1981-2018).", international journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 213-232
16Osakwe, C. I., Okeke, J. C., Obi-Nwosu, V.O. & Nwankwo, B. C.. (2021, December), "Impact of Interest Rate on Gross Domestic Investment in Nigeria", JETMASE, Vol. 3, (Issue 1)
17Nduka, A.J., Atueyi, C. & Osakwe, C.I.. (2021, December), "Effect of Exchange Rate Policies on Non-Oil Export in Nigeria", JETMASE, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 105-117
18Osakwe, C. I., Okoye, N. J., Ezeala G. & Okeke, L. N.. (2021, April), "Monetary Policy Instruments: Effect on the Performance of Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria", Journal of Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 74-90
19Osakwe, C. I., Nduka, A. J & Obi-Nwosu, V. O.. (2021, February), "Redenomination Of Naira A Strategy For Inflationary Reduction", Interrnational Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 472-481
20Nwanna, I. O & Osakwe, C. I.. (2021, March), "Apprenticeship, Venture Capital And Mentorship As A Model Of Financing Small And Medium Enterprises (SMEs)", International Journal of Business Management and Economic Review, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 31-42
21Osakwe, C. I., Ogbonna, K. S & Obi-Nwosu, V. I.. (2020, February), "Sock Market Capitalization And Economic Growth Of Nigeria And South Africa (2000-2018)", European Academic Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 11), pp 5605-5623
22Osakwe, C. I.. (2020, March), "Redenomination Of Naira: A Critical Analysis Of Its Problems And Prospects", European Academic Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 12), pp 6008-6016
23Echekoba, F. N., Ubesie, C. M., Osakwe, C. I. & Anachedo, C. K.. (2020, May), "Effect Of Firm Attributes On Timeliness Of Financial Reporting: Evidence From Quoted Companies In Nigeria", International Journal of Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 496-510
24Osakwe, C. I., Ananwude, A C & Nduka J. A.. (2019, November), "Credit Risk Management And Efficiency In The Banking Industry Of An Emerging Economy In Africa: Evidence From Nigeria", Research Journal of Economics, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-7
25Nduka, J. A., Ananwude, A. C. & Osakwe, C. I.. (2019, December), "Expenditure Of The Federal Government Of Nigeria: Effect On The Standard Of Living Of The Citizens", International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 57-64
26Ezu, G. K & Osakwe, C. I.. (2019, October), "How Much Nigeria Economic Growth (1990-2018) Has Been Affected By Non-Oil Sector?", International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 7, (Issue 10), pp 255-262
27Osakwe, C. I. & Ananwude, A. C.. (2017, December), "Sock Market Development And Economic Growth: A Compaarative Evidence From Two Emerging Economies In Africa-Nigeria And South Africa", Archives of Current Research International, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1-15
28Osakwe, C. I & Ananwude, A C. (2017, January), "Stock Market Development And Economic Growth In Nigeria: A Camaraderie Reconnaissaance", Research Journal of Economics, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 1-6
Conference Papers
1Obi-Nwosu, V. O, Ogbonna, K. S., Ariotu C. R., Anaemena, H. C., Ezeaku, C. N., Osakwe, C. I., Nwogbo, F. K. & Ibenyenwa, E. K.. (2023, October), "The Impact of Cashless Policy on the Banking Sector Services: A Case Study of Awka Metropolis",
2Anachedo, C. K., Okonkwo, I. V., Anyeneh, E. S. & Osakwe, C. I.. (2023, October), "Investigation on the effect of the Fluctuation of Exchange rate on the Balance of Payment in Nigeria Economy",
3Amakor, I. C. , Osakwe, C. I. & Jeph-Anyaneh, S. E.. (2021, September), "Financial Inclusion Of Rural Communities And Poverty Reduction In Nigeria",
4Osakwe, C. I., Onuoha, O. C. & Okoye, N. J.. (2021, September), "Effect Of Mobile Banking On The Growth Of Banking Sector In Nigeria",
5Osakwe, C. I. & Nwankwo, B.. (2021, November), "Effect of External Debt on Nigeria’s Economic Growth.",
6Osakwe, C. I., Okeke, I. C., Obi-Nwosu, V. O. & Nwankwo, B. C.. (2021, April), "Impact Of Interest Rate On Gross Domestic Investments In Nigeria", Faculty of Management Science, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam
7Nduka, J. A., Atueyi, C. & Osakwe, C. I.. (2021, April), "Impact Of Exchange Rate Policies On Non=Oil Export In Nigeria", Faculty of Management Science, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam
8Chidi-Okeke, C., Chukwu, K. O., Obi-Nwosu, V. O. & Osakwe, C.I.. (2021, April), "Small Scale Enterprise Financing And Sustainable Economic Development In Nigeria", Unizik Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
9Okonkwo, J. J., Azolibe, C. B, Osakwe, C. I & Nwadibe, E. C.. (2019, September), "Exchange Rate And Foreign Direct Investment In Nigeria (1981-2018).", The Academy of Management Nigeria
10Osakwe, C.I & Ogbonna S.K.. (2019, September), "Capital Market Capitalization And Economic Growth Of Nigeria And South Africa.", The Academy of Management Nigeria
Other Relevant Publications
1Osakwe Charity Ifunanya. "Effect of Capital Market on the Economic Growth of Nigeria and South Africa (1981-2015)", (Research Work, 2017 August)
2Osakwe Charity Ifunanya. "Attitude of Parents Towards Introduction of Sex Education in Secondary Schools in Awka South Local Government Area.", (Research Work, 2012 January)
3Osakwe Charity Ifunanya. "Redenomination Of Naira: A Strategy For Inflationary Reduction in Nigeria", (Research Work, 2009 September)
4Osakwe Charity Ifunanya. "International Payment System", (Research Work, 2008 June)
5Osakwe Charity Ifunanya. "The Causes and Effects of Distress in Nigerian Banking Industry", (Research Work, 1997 September)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Editorships
1Editor, "African Banking and Finance Review Journal" (July, 2023)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Literature Review of Local Government Financial Performance in Indonesia: A Study of Covid-19 Pandemic" (October, 2023)
2Reviewer, "Effect of Leverage on Financial Performance of Selected Quoted Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria Exchange Group (2012-2021)" (August, 2023)
3Reviewer, "Financial inclusion and tax revenue in Nigeria" (December, 2022)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, Investment and Finance Commiittee, "Academic Staff union of universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe university" (October, 2023)
2Member, Editorial Team to the Departmental Journal, "Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2023)
3Member of Departmental Journal Publication Committee, "Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2023)
4Course Co-ordinator of Financial Management (FIN 401} for Marketing Department, "Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2023)
5Department of Banking and Finance Sandwich Coordinator, "Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2023)
6Member, Welfare Committee Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, "Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2023)
7Postgraduate Supervisor, "College of Postgraduate Studies" (June, 2023)
8Chairman, Faculty of Management Sciences Dress Code Committee (Regular Students, Female), "faculty of Management Sciences" (November, 2023)
9Co-Chairman, Faculty of Management Sciences School Fees Payment Enforcement Committee, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2023)
10Member, Faculty of Management Sciences Sporting Competition Committee, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2022)
11Member, Faculty of Management Sciences Alumni Linkage and External Relations Committee, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2022)
12Students' Class Adviser Year Three, "Department of Banking and Finance" (February, 2022 to October, 2022)
13Department of Banking and Finance Covid-19 Representative, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2021 to October, 2022)
14Member, "Undergraduate Accreditation Committee" (July, 2021 to October, 2022)
15Member, "Lecture Series Committee" (April, 2021 to October, 2022)
16Member, "Environmental and Sanitation Committee" (April, 2021 to October, 2022)
17Member, "Staff Welfare Committee" (August, 2021 to October, 2022)
18Vice Chairman, Deacon Board, "Living Faith Church, Awka" (October, 2016 to October, 2022)
19Secretary, "Virtuous Women Living Faith church Awka" (February, 2012 to February, 2015)
20Vice President, "Sisters Fellowship International" (June, 2008 to October, 2022)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "The Academy of Management Nigeria (TAMN)" - TAMN/FIM/2019/621 (member since 2019), https://www.tamn-ng.org

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"2023 Faculty of Management Sciences Hybrid International Conference", (Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 18th October, 2023 to 19th October, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
2"15th Annual Banking and Finance Conference", (Chartered Institute of Banker of Nigeria), 13th September, 2022 to 14th September, 2022; Abuja/Virtual
3"2021 UNIZIK Business School (UBS) Hybrid (Virtual/Physical) International Conference", (Unizik Business School), 25th November, 2021 to 26th November, 2021; Unizik Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
4"International Conference (Hybrid) on Resource Management And Accountability In Covid-19 Pandemic Era", (Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th November, 2021 to 18th November, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
5"Building a Resilient MSME Financial Sector fpr Inclusive Growth in West and Central Africa", (The European investment Bank West and Central Africa SME Bankingand Microfinance Academy 2021), 5th October, 2021 to 6th October, 2021; Abidjan, Ivory Coast
6"14th Annual Banking and Finance Conference", (The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria), 14th September, 2021 to 15th September, 2021; Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Bankers House Lagos and Virtual
7"2021 Faculty Of Management Sciences International Conference", (Faculty of Managemenet Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 9th September, 2021 to 11th September, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
8"1 Day Seminar AGM/Conference Of The National Institute Of Marketing Of Nigeria (NIMN) 0n 15/05/2008", (National institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN)), 7th August, 2021 to 7th August, 2021; Awka
9"The 13th Annual Conference Of The Academy Of Management Nigeria Held On 25th-26th September, 2019", (The Acaademy of Management Nigeria), 7th August, 2021 to 7th August, 2021; Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
10"13th Annual Banking And Finance Conference Of The Chatered Institute OBanker Of Nigeria Held On Virtually On September 15th-16th 2020", (The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria), 7th August, 2021 to 7th August, 2021; Virtually
11"14th Annual National Conference The Academy Of Management Nigeria Held On November 12, 2020", (The Acaademy of Management Nigeria), 7th August, 2021 to 7th August, 2021; Virtually
12"The 4th FMS International Conference Of COOU Held On 21st-23rd April, 2021", (Faculty Management Science, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University), 7th August, 2021 to 7th August, 2021; COOU, Igbariam, Anambra State Nigeria
13"2020 UBS Hybrid (Virtual/Physical) International Conference Held On 26th-27th April, 2020", (Unizik Business School), 7th August, 2021 to 7th August, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
14"Faculty Of Management Sciences 2016 International Confereence Held Between 8th - 10th November, 2016", (Faculty of Management Sciences), 11th August, 2016 to 11th October, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Workshop
1"Online Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Programme Training), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, Unizik Awka