Dr. Edna Nkechi Ofojebe
Dr. Edna Nkechi Ofojebe is a LECTURER I in GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Guidance And Counselling, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2013) June, 2007 to June, 2013 |
| 2 | UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA. (Master Degree, April, 1998) August, 1995 to April, 1998 |
| 3 | UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT. (Bachelor Degree, February, 1992) August, 1988 to February, 1992 |
| 4 | ANAMBRA STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, AWKA. (NCE, June, 1986) September, 1982 to June, 1986 |
| 5 | PREMIER PRIMARY SCHOOL ONITSHA. (GCE, December, 1981) May, 1981 to December, 1981 |
| 6 | GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL, ONITSHA. (SSCE, June, 1981) September, 1976 to June, 1981 |
| 7 | ONITSHA ONYEABOR MEMORIAL PRIMARY SCHOOL, ONITSHA. (FSLC, June, 1976) September, 1971 to June, 1976 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2019 to Present |
| 2 | ZONAL GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR, POST PRIMARY SCHOOL SERVICE COMMISSION (PPSSC), AWKA ZONE June, 2015 to June, 2019 |
| 3 | GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR/VICE PRINCIPAL, COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL, AMANSEA November, 2014 to June, 2015 |
| 4 | GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR/VICE PRINCIPAL, COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL, UMUOKPU, AWKA August, 2013 to September, 2015 |
| 5 | GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR, COMPREHENSIVE SECONDARY SCHOOL, NAWFIA September, 2007 to August, 2013 |
| 6 | GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR, URBAN SECONDARY SCHOOL, NKPOR August, 2003 to September, 2007 |
| 7 | GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR, OGIDI GIRLS' SECONDARY SCHOOL, OGIDI November, 2000 to August, 2003 |
| 8 | GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR, OGBUNIKE BOY'S HIGH SCHOOL, OGBUNIKE August, 1993 to November, 2000 |
| 9 | Classroom Teacher, MATER AMABILIS SECONDARY SCHOOL, UMUOJI February, 1991 to August, 1993 |
| 10 | Classroom Teacher, COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL, AMANUKE March, 1988 to February, 1991 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ofojebe, E.N., Uzoekwe, H.E., & Nnadi, G.C.. (2020, September) The Role of the School Counsellor in the Implementation of Inclusive Education in Nigeria. Changing Landscape in Educational Practices. Timex Printing and Publishing Company |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Uzoekwe, Helen E., Nnadi, Grace C., Ofojebe, Edna N., Etele, Valentina A., Udeagha, Francisca U. (2023, March), "Counsellors perceived factors militating against establishment of effective guidance and counselling services in primary schools", Research Review, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 823-831 |
| 2 | Nnadi, G.C., Uzoekwe, H.E., Ofojebe E.N. & Chigbu, E.F.. (2022, May), "Implication of Moral Deacadence on Academic Performance Among Students in Tertiary Institutions of Anambra State, Nigeria", European Journal of Social Science Studies (EJSSS) |
| 3 | Uzoekwe, H. E., Nnadi, G. C., Etele, V. A., Nwobi, N. L., Ofojebe, E. N.. (2022, July), "Effects of Self-management Techniques on Mathematics Anxiety among junior secondary school students", Global Journal of Arts Humanity and Social Sciences |
| 4 | Nnadi, G.C., Uzoekwe, H.E., Ofojebe E.N. & Chigbu, E.F.. (2022, September), "Parenting Styles as Determinant of Sexual Behavior of in-school Adolescents in South East Nigeria", European Journal of Social Science Studies (EJSSS) |
| 5 | Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca, Ofojebe, Edna Nkechi, Grace Chinyere Nnadi, Uzoekwe, H. E., Mokwelu, Blessing Obianujui. (2022, September), "PARENTING STYLES AS DETERMINANT OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR OF IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 79-106 |
| 6 | Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu , WP Wahl , Edna Nkechi Ofojebe , Augustina Ukamaka Okafor , Emmanuel Nkemakolam Okwuduba. (2022, December), "Associations between Students’ Test Preparation Strategies and Test Anxiety: Gender, Age, and Parents’ Level of Education as Control Variables", Education Research International, pp 1-9 |
| 7 | CHIGBU, EBERECHUKWU FRANCISCA (PhD), ODO, CHRISTOPHER ONYEMA, OFOJEBE, EDNA NKECHI (PhD) & UZOEKWE, H. E. (PhD). (2021, June), "SEXUAL PROMISCUITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN NSUKKA EDUCATION ZONE OF ENUGU STATE", International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies (IJMSSPCS) |
| 8 | Chigbu, E.F., Nnadi, G.C., Uzoekwe, H.E., Ofojebe, E.N., & Nwobi, N.I.. (2021, June), "Forms of Family Planning Practices Among Married People in Enugu State, Nigeria", Sapientia Foundation Journal of Education, Science and Gender Studies (SFJESGS), Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 9 | Nwobi, N.L., Uzoekwe, H.E., Ofojebe E.N. & Nwanna U.C.. (2021, June), "Counselling Strategies for Reducing Substance Abuse Among Secondary School Students in Ogidi: Education Zone of Anambra State, Nigeria", International journal of Contemporary Education Research (IJCER) |
| 10 | Ofojebe E.N. & Uzoekwe, H.E.. (2021, January), "Classroom Management Strategies to Helping Children with attended Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Succeed in School.", African Journal of Education. Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies (AJEMATES) |
| 11 | Nwobi, N.L., Uzoekwe, H.E., Ofojebe E.N., & Taiwo .O.. (2021, June), "Counselling Strategies for reducing youth restiveness in Ogidi Education Zone of Anambra State", Prestige Journal of Education |
| 12 | Helen E. Uzoekwe,Ph.D, Grace ChinyereNnadi, Ph.D, Uju Christiana Nwanna, M.ed, Edna NkechiOfojebe,Ph.D and Nwobi Ngozika Lovina, Ph.D. (2020, June), "Availability And Accessibility Of Counselling Services Among Students Of Government-owned Universities", Prestige Journal of Counselling Psychology |
| 13 | Helen E. Uzoekwe, Ph.D, Grace Chinyere Nnadi, Ph.D, Edna Nkechi Ofojebe, Ph.D & Lilian C. Azara, Ph.D. (2020, December), "Binge Eating Disorder: Causes, Effects And Counselling Intervention", Prestige Journal of Education |
| 14 | 1. Nnadi, G.C., Uzoekwe, H.E., nwanna, U.C., & Udeagha, F., Ofojebe, E.N.. (2020, April), "Effects of Assertiveness Training on Social Withdrawal among Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Owerri Municipal in Imo State, Nigeria. European Journal of Education Studies", European Journal of Education Studies |
| 15 | Ofojebe E.N., Uzoekwe, H.E., Nnadi. G.C., & Nwanna. U.C.. (2020, October), "Challenges facing teachers in the use of computers in the classroom", Prestige Journal of Education |
| 16 | Ofojebe E.N., Onuorah, H.C., & Uzoekwe, H.E.. (2020, October), "Conflicts management between parents and children: The role of counselling", Journal of Guidance and Counselling Studies |
| 17 | Ofojebe E.N., Anagbogu, M.A.. (2020, October), "The use of self-instruction technique in reducing low achievement in Mathematics among students in Anambra State Secondary Schools", Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education |
| 18 | Odofin, Toyin & Ofojebe E.N.. (2020, June), "Relationship between social media addiction and deviant behavior among secondary school students in Delta State", Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education |
| 19 | Ofojebe E.N.. (2015, September), "Effects of Self-Instruction Technique on Low Achieving Students in Mathematics", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education |
| 20 | Ofojebe E.N., Okekeaji, A.C., & Uba, G.N.. (2012, March), "The Role of School Counsellors in Facilitating Secondary School Principals’ Stress Management Capacity", Journal of Counselling and Communication |
| 21 | Ofojebe E.N. & Uba, G.N.. (2010, May), "Child’s right act: Exploring School Counsellors’ Awareness and Perception", Journal of Counsellors Communication |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Uba, G.N., Eze, P., & Ofojebe E.N.. (2012, March), "Adolesecents Assessment of Parental Communication Style in Relationship with their Behaviour: Implication for Family Stability", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Fellowship Award, "Counselling Association of Nigeria" (August, 2022) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of Education Workshops and Seminar Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Education Committee on Teaching Pratice" (March, 2021) |
| 4 | Staff Adviser, "Department of Guidance and Counselling" (October, 2021) |
| 5 | Member, "Sub Committee on Departmental Quality Assurance" (June, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Counselling Association of Nigeria" - CASSON 1144 (member since 2009), https://www.cassonnigeria.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "COUNSELING FOR EFFECTIVE CITIZENSHIP AND NATIONAL REBIRTH IN POST COVID-19 ERA", (45TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CASSON CONFERENCE), 16th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER IBADAN |
| 2 | "COUNSELLING AND SOCIAL INCLUSION", (44TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CASSON CONFERENCE), 19th August, 2019 to 23rd August, 2019; EBITIMI BANIGO HALL, ABUJA CAMPUS, UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT |
| 3 | "COUNSELLING FOR SOCIAL TRANSFORATION AND NATIONAL HEALING", (43TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CASSON CONFERENCE), 6th August, 2018 to 10th August, 2018; FCT RESOURCE CENTER WUSE ZONE 7, ABUJA |
| 4 | "PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN BUILDING PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PRACTICING COUNSELLORS", (42ND ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CASSON CONFERENCE), 21st August, 2017 to 25th August, 2017; EMMAUS HOUSE, ARTUR EZE AVENUE, OPP UNIZIK TEMPORARY SITE, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE. |
| 5 | "COUNSELLING, WOMEN'S HEALTH, EDUCATION/EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT", (41ST ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CASSON CONFERENCE), 21st August, 2016 to 26th August, 2016; MULTI-PURPOSE HALL, UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, LAGOS STATE |
| 6 | "Counselling for National Stability", (40th CASSON National/International Conference), 17th August, 2015 to 21st August, 2015; FCT Education Resource Centre,Wuse,Abuja |
| 7 | "COUNSELLING FOR YOUTH EMPOWERMENT", (39TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CASSON CONFERENCE), 18th August, 2014 to 22nd August, 2014; INDOOR SPORTS COMPLEX, UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE |
| 8 | "Counselling in a Transforming and Challenging Nigeria", (38th CASSON International/National Conference), 19th August, 2013 to 23rd September, 2013; Temporary Secretariat, Uyo, Akwa Ibom |
| 9 | "THE IMPERATIVES OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING: FRAMEWORKS FOR ADDRESSING SUSTAINABLE GLOBAL SECURITY CONCERNS", (37TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CASSON CONFERENCE), 27th August, 2012 to 31st August, 2012; INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE |
| 10 | "IMPERATIVES OF MULTICULTURAL COUNSELLING IN NIGERIA", (36TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CASSON CONFERENCE), 5th September, 2011 to 9th September, 2011; ROYAL TROPICANA HOTEL, KANO |
| 11 | "COUNSELLING FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD IN DEVELOPING NATIONAL ECONOMIES", (35TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CASSON CONFERENCE), 2nd August, 2010 to 6th August, 2010; INTERNATIONAL GYMNASIUM, NNAMDI AZIKIWE STADIUM, ENUGU, ENUGU STATE |
| 12 | "STANDARD IN EDUCATION: CAPACITY BUILDING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA", (FACULTY OF EDUCATION, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, ANNUAL CONFERENCE), 28th July, 2008 to 1st August, 2008; LAW AUDITORUM NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 13 | "REFORMS IN THE EDUCATION INDUSTRY: CHALLENGES AND THE WAY FORWARD", (FACULTY OF EDUCATION, ANNUAL CONFERENCE), 10th October, 2007 to 14th October, 2007; LAW AUDITORUM NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Effect of Drug Misuse on Family and Society", (Worldwide Initiative Against Suicide and Drugs), 16th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; University of Ibadan, Oyo State |
| 2 | "Empowering Post Graduare Students through Capacity Building", (Department of Guidance and Counselling,Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka), 26th November, 2012 to 27th November, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "UBEC/ASUBEB Teacher Professional Development Programme", (Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board), 18th April, 2011 to 22nd April, 2011; Awka |
| 4 | "LEADERSHIP, ETHICS AND CIVICS PROGRAMME", (NGO-LEAP AFRICA), 25th February, 2009 to 25th February, 2009; OUR LADY OF APOSTLE CONFERENCE CENTRE ST. AGNES MARY LAND, LAGOS FROM |
| 5 | "LEADERSHIP, ETHICS AND CIVICS TRAINING OF TRAINERS", (NGO-LEAP AFRICA), 6th October, 2008 to 6th October, 2008; ST. JOHN OF GOD SECONDARY SCHOOL, AWKA |
| 6 | "Adolescence Sexual Reproductive Health", (MDG club Comprehensive Secondary school, Nawfia), 17th September, 2007 to 21st September, 2007; St. Faith Cathedral Anglican Church, Awka |
| 7 | "MANAGEMENT OF COMPLICATIONS OF SICKLE CELL ANAEMIA", (1ST ANAMBRA STATE WORKSHOP ON SICKLE CELL DISEASE), 20th April, 2005 to 21st April, 2005; WOMEN DEVELOPMENT CENTRE AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE |
| 8 | "ADOLESCENT SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COUNSELLING SKILLS TRAINING", (MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, AWKA,ANAMBRA STATE), 29th January, 2001 to 9th February, 2001; OGBUNIKE BOY'S HIGH SCHOOL, OGBUNIKE |
| 9 | "ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH: THE ROLE OF GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS", (McARTHUR FOUNDATION, USA AND ANAMBRA STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION), 20th May, 1997 to 20th May, 1997; NNAMDI AZIKIWE SECONDARY SCHOOL, ABAGANA, ANAMBRA STATE |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "5th Annual Youth Leadership Awards", (LEAP Africa), 20th November, 2008 to 20th November, 2008; Civic centre Ozumba Mbadikwe, Victoria Island, Lagos |
| 2 | "WOMEN: THE ARCHITECT OF THEIR PROBLEM", (KEZZ FOUNDATION SCHOOLS), 23rd February, 2006 to 23rd February, 2006; FIDELITY AUDITORIUM, KEZZ FOUNDATION SCHOOLS, HOUSING ESTATE FEGGE ONITSHA |