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
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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.
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Address: | Banking And Finance, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | BANKING AND FINANCE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2017) September, 2010 to September, 2017 Ph.D In Banking And Finance Banking And Finance |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2009) December, 2006 to December, 2009 Masters In Business Administration Business Administration |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, November, 2009) December, 2006 to December, 2009 Master Of Science In Banking And Finance Banking And Finance |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, November, 2001) September, 1999 to November, 2001 Master In Business Administration Business Administration |
| 5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1997) September, 1993 to September, 1997 Bachelor Of Science In Banking And Finance Banking And Finance |
| 6 | Collins Institutional Centre Abagana. (SSCE, July, 1991) September, 1985 to July, 1991 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination Secondary School Subjects |
| 7 | Collins Institutional Centre Abagana. (GCE, July, 1990) September, 1985 to July, 1990 General Certificate Of Education Secondary School Subjects |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2019 to Present |
| 2 | Facilitator/Project Supervisor, National Open University Of Nigeria October, 2018 to Present |
| 3 | Assistant Manager, National Identity Management Commission June, 2017 to July, 2019 |
| 4 | State Supervisor, National Identity Management Commission October, 2013 to November, 2017 |
| 5 | Administrative Officer, Melis Aluminium Company Amawbia March, 2001 to October, 2013 |
| 6 | Customer Care Officer, First Bank Of Nigeria Plc February, 1998 to February, 1999 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Osakwe, C. I.. (2021, November) International Payment System LAP Lambert Academy Publishing |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Osakwe, C. I, & Mbanefo P.. (2024, December) Financial Sector Stability and Growth: Implications for National Growth and Security. , pp 412-428 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Osakwe, C. I., Okoye, N. J. & Nwosu, N. L. (2024, July), "EFFECT OF NONPERFORMING LOAN ON RETURN ON ASSETS OF DEPOSI MONEY BANK IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA PLC AND FIDELITY BANK PLC", ANAN Journal of Contemporary Issues |
| 2 | Osakwe, C. I., Okoye, N. J. & Arinze, V. C.. (2024, July), "MACRO ECONOMIC VARIABLES AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THE NIGERIA EXPERIENCE (2007-2021)", ANAN Journal of Contemporary Issues |
| 3 | Chidi-Okeke C. N, Chukwu, K. O. & Osakw, C. I.. (2024, June), "FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND NIGERIA'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (2010 TO 2022)", Journal of Management Sciences, vol. 61(7), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 61, (Issue 7), pp 180-193 |
| 4 | Osakwe, C. I., Okere, W., Arinze, V. C. Okoye, N. J. & Ofiaeli, G. g. (2024, May), "Effect of Credit Management on the Financial Performance of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria", International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 59-70 |
| 5 | Osakwe, C. I & Obi-Nwosu V. O.. (2024, December), "Money Supply and Economic Development: Experience from Nigeria (2007-2023)", Advance Journal of Banking, Finance and Investment, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 1-13 |
| 6 | Obi-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) |
| 7 | Osakwe, C. I. & Ugorji, N. C. (2024, December), "EXCHANGE RATE FLUCTUATIONS AND GROWTH OF THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR IN NIGERIA (2000-2023)", Review of Public Administration and Management Journal (ROPAMJ), Vol. 17, (Issue 183), pp 43-54 |
| 8 | Okoye, 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 |
| 9 | Anachedo, 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 |
| 10 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 11 | Ezu, 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 |
| 12 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 13 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 14 | Okoye, 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 |
| 15 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 16 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 17 | Osakwe, C. I. & Akunna, R. C.. (2022, February), "Private Sector Credit and Nigeria Economic Growth (1994-2019)", International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Education Research |
| 18 | Ezeaku, 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 |
| 19 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 20 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 21 | Okonkwo, 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 |
| 22 | Amakor, I. C., Osakwe, C. I. & Jeph-Anyeneh, S. E.. (2021, October), "Financial Inclusion of Rural Communities and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria", Journal of Management Sciences, pp 137-143 |
| 23 | Osakwe, 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) |
| 24 | Nduka, 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 |
| 25 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 26 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 27 | Nwanna, 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 |
| 28 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 29 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 30 | Echekoba, 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 |
| 31 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 32 | Nduka, 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 |
| 33 | Ezu, 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 |
| 34 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 35 | Osakwe, 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 | |
| 1 | Jeph-Anyaeneh, S. E., Ananwude, A. C. & Osakwe, C. I.. (2024, September), "Effect of Taxation on Revenue Generation: Empirical Evidence from the Nigerian Economy (2007 – 2023)", |
| 2 | Obi-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", |
| 3 | Anachedo, 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", |
| 4 | Amakor, I. C. , Osakwe, C. I. & Jeph-Anyaneh, S. E.. (2021, September), "Financial Inclusion Of Rural Communities And Poverty Reduction In Nigeria", |
| 5 | Osakwe, C. I., Onuoha, O. C. & Okoye, N. J.. (2021, September), "Effect Of Mobile Banking On The Growth Of Banking Sector In Nigeria", |
| 6 | Osakwe, C. I. & Nwankwo, B.. (2021, November), "Effect of External Debt on Nigeria’s Economic Growth.", |
| 7 | Osakwe, 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 |
| 8 | Nduka, 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 |
| 9 | Chidi-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 |
| 10 | Okonkwo, 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 |
| 11 | Osakwe, 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 | |
| 1 | Osakwe Charity Ifunanya. "Effect of Capital Market on the Economic Growth of Nigeria and South Africa (1981-2015)", (Research Work, 2017 August) |
| 2 | Osakwe Charity Ifunanya. "Attitude of Parents Towards Introduction of Sex Education in Secondary Schools in Awka South Local Government Area.", (Research Work, 2012 January) |
| 3 | Osakwe Charity Ifunanya. "Redenomination Of Naira: A Strategy For Inflationary Reduction in Nigeria", (Research Work, 2009 September) |
| 4 | Osakwe Charity Ifunanya. "International Payment System", (Research Work, 2008 June) |
| 5 | Osakwe Charity Ifunanya. "The Causes and Effects of Distress in Nigerian Banking Industry", (Research Work, 1997 September) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Grant Award 048 (2023) for Project: The Impacts of Money Supply on Economic Development in Nigeria 2013-2022" (May, 2023 to September, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Zainab Arabian Research Society for Multidisciplinary Issues (ZARSMI) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "African Banking and Finance Review Journal" (July, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Literature Review of Local Government Financial Performance in Indonesia: A Study of Covid-19 Pandemic" (October, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Effect of Leverage on Financial Performance of Selected Quoted Consumer Goods Firms in Nigeria Exchange Group (2012-2021)" (August, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Financial inclusion and tax revenue in Nigeria" (December, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, Investment and Finance Commiittee, "Academic Staff union of universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe university" (October, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, Editorial Team to the Departmental Journal, "Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 3 | Member of Departmental Journal Publication Committee, "Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 4 | Course Co-ordinator of Financial Management (FIN 401} for Marketing Department, "Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2023) |
| 5 | Department of Banking and Finance Sandwich Coordinator, "Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 6 | Member, Welfare Committee Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, "Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 7 | Postgraduate Supervisor, "College of Postgraduate Studies" (June, 2023) |
| 8 | Chairman, Faculty of Management Sciences Dress Code Committee (Regular Students, Female), "faculty of Management Sciences" (November, 2023) |
| 9 | Co-Chairman, Faculty of Management Sciences School Fees Payment Enforcement Committee, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2023) |
| 10 | Member, Faculty of Management Sciences Sporting Competition Committee, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2022) |
| 11 | Member, Faculty of Management Sciences Alumni Linkage and External Relations Committee, "Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2022) |
| 12 | Students' Class Adviser Year Three, "Department of Banking and Finance" (February, 2022 to October, 2022) |
| 13 | Fin 401 Course coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2021 to September, 2024) |
| 14 | Department of Banking and Finance Covid-19 Representative, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2021 to October, 2022) |
| 15 | Member, "Undergraduate Accreditation Committee" (July, 2021 to October, 2022) |
| 16 | Member, "Lecture Series Committee" (April, 2021 to October, 2022) |
| 17 | Member, "Environmental and Sanitation Committee" (April, 2021 to October, 2022) |
| 18 | Member, "Staff Welfare Committee" (August, 2021 to October, 2022) |
| 19 | Vice Chairman, Deacon Board, "Living Faith Church, Awka" (October, 2016 to October, 2022) |
| 20 | Secretary, "Virtuous Women Living Faith church Awka" (February, 2012 to February, 2015) |
| 21 | Vice President, "Sisters Fellowship International" (June, 2008 to October, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "The Academy of Management Nigeria (TAMN)" - TAMN/FIM/2019/621 (member since 2019), https://www.tamn-ng.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 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 |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Maiden Grant Writing and Research Workshop", (Department of Business Administration), 16th April, 2024 to 17th April, 2024; faculty of Management Sciences |
| 2 | "Online Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Programme Training), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, Unizik Awka |