Dr. Amechi Gladys Ohazulike
Dr. Amechi Gladys Ohazulike is a LECTURER I in SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Am Dr. Ohazulike Gladys Amaechi, lecturer 1 from the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State
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Address: | Sociology And Anthropology, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2026) February, 2017 to February, 2026 Degree Of Doctor Of Philosophy (Criminology) Sociology |
| 2 | University Of Port Harcourt Rivers State. (Master Degree, August, 2016) February, 2014 to September, 2015 Master Of Science In Sociology (Criminology) Sociology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010) February, 2007 to January, 2010 |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Anambra State. (OND, July, 2006) February, 2005 to June, 2006 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Departmental Clearance Officer, Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State April, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Chairman, Faculty of Social Sciences Staff Work Ethics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State April, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer 1, Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State October, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Research Assistant in Anambra State, Research Experience: Tetfund; National Research Fund by Lagos State University, 0jo: Emerging Patterns and Determinants of Rape: Comparative Study of Rural-Urban Communities in Nigeria July, 2022 to August, 2022 |
| 5 | Research Assistant in Anambra State, Research Experience: Tetfund Research by Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife Nigeria: Assessing the Vulnerability of Persons with Disability in Nigeria May, 2022 to May, 2022 |
| 6 | Research Assistant in Anambra State Police Command, Research Experience: Tetfund Research by University of Ibadan: Integrating Gender Issues into Police Service in Nigeria: Security Reforms and Institutional Capacity Study December, 2021 to December, 2021 |
| 7 | Lecturer 11, Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State March, 2020 to October, 2023 |
| 8 | Assistant Lecturer, Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State June, 2019 to August, 2020 |
| 9 | JUPEB Tutor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State February, 2017 to June, 2019 |
| 10 | Social worker, University Of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital Rivers State August, 2014 to November, 2016 |
| 11 | Hostel Mistress, Graceland International School, Port Harcourt Rivers State Hool September, 2012 to January, 2013 |
| 12 | English Teacher, Government Secondary School, Ndoni, ONELGA Rivers State March, 2011 to March, 2012 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ohazulike Gladys Amaechi chi. (2017, October) The Political Background Of The New Testament. In Fundamentals Of Christian Religious Studies : Theories, Concepts And Issues. Zomas Publisher, pp 59-69 |
| 2 | Ohazulike Gladys Amaechi. (2017, October) The Jewish Religious Institutions And Groups. In Fundamentals Of Christian Religious Studies :Theories Concepts And Issues Zomas Publisher, pp 70-84 |
| 3 | Ohazulike Gladys Amaechi. (2017, October) The Synoptic Gospels. In Fundamentals Of Christian Religious Studies :Theories Concepts And Issues Zomas Publisher, pp 85-97 |
| 4 | Ohazulike Gladys Amaechi. (2017, October) The Synoptic Problems. In Fundamentals Of Christian Religious Studies :Theories Concepts And Issues Zomas Publisher, pp 98-104 |
| 5 | Ohazulike Gladys Amaechi. (2017, October) African Independent Churches (AICs). In Fundamentals Of Christian Religious Studies :Theories Concepts And Issues Zomas Publisher, pp 200 - 217 |
| 6 | Ohazulike Gladys Amaechi. (2017, October) The Pentecostal Movement In Nigeria. Fundamentals Of Christian Religious Studies :Theories Concepts And Issues , pp 218-224 |
| 7 | Ohazulike Gladys Amaechi. (2017, October) The Proliferation Of Churches. Fundamentals Of Christian Religious Studies :Theories Concepts And Issues Zomas Publisher, pp 225-233 |
| 8 | Ohazulike Gladys Amaechi. (2017, October) The Synopsis, Materials And The Canonization Of The New Testament. In Fundamentals Of Christian Religious Studies :Theories Concepts And Issues Zomas Publisher, pp 85-97 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Gladys Amaechi Ohazulike, Queeneth Ndidiamaka Okafor. (2026, April), "POLICE-PUBLIC RELATIONS AND HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON EDUCATION, ECONOMIC STABILITY, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT", MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF LAW, EDUCATION AND HUMANITIES, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 85-99 |
| 2 | Ifeoma Elizabeth Ohachenu, Gladys Amaechi Ohazulike. (2026, May), "ANTHROPOLOGY, ARTS AND CULTURE: AN INDIGENIZATION PROJECT", JOURNAL OF IGBO LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, CULTURE AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 34-45 |
| 3 | Gladys Amaechi OHAZULIKE, Queeneth Ndidiamaka OKAFOR. (2026, March), "ROLES AND EFFECTIVENESS OF INTELLIGENCE GATHERING IN THE MAINTENANCE OF SECURITY IN NIGERIA", GLOBALSOUTHSOCIALSCIENCESDIGEST(GSSSD), Vol. -3, (Issue -1), pp 37-51 |
| 4 | Gladys Amaechi Ohazulike. (2025, July), "CHALLENGES IN THE USE OF FORENSIC SCIENCE BY THE POLICE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND CONTROL IN NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY, HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 98-109 |
| 5 | Gladys Amaechi Ohazulike, Samson Chukwuebuka Okolo. (2023, July), "Public Perceptions on Urbanization and Crime Commission in Onitsha Metropolis Anambra State", ZIK Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | GA Ohazulike, SC Chikwendu, NP Oli. (2023, July), "YOUTHS’ NEGOTIATION OF LIVELIHOODS AND CYBERCRIMES IN NIGERIA", Greener Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 4-9 |
| 7 | Gladys Amaechi Ohazulike, Stephen Chilaka Chikwendu. (2023, July), "The Impact of Alternative Sentencing and Prison Overcrowding in Nigeria: A Study of the Port Harcourt Prison.", Greener Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 10-14 |
| 8 | Gladys Amaechi Ohazulike. (2023, September), "The Roles of Faith-Based Organizations in Community Development: A Study of Awka South", International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, Vol. 9, (Issue 1) |
| 9 | Ohazulike Gladys Amaechi. (2020, October), "Alternative Sentencing And Congestion In Port-Harcourt Correctional Service, Rivers State, Nigeria.", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Sociology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 248-257 |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Gladys Amaechi Ohazulike, Bentina Alawari Mathias. (2025, September), "Nature of Forensic Science Available within the Nigerian Criminal Justice System and Its Implications for Crime Control in South East Nigeria.". , Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 37-55 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Gladys Amaechi Ohazulike. (2026, March), "Interplay of Religious Institutions in the Reformation and Rehabilitation of Inmates in Nigeria: A Critical Appraisal.", , Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 31-43 |
| 2 | Gladys Amaechi Ohazulike. (2026, March), "Eradication of Social Vices to Promote Peace, Security, and Sustainable Development in Africa: The Case of Drug Abuse and Cultism", , Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 61-84 |
| 3 | Gladys Amaechi Ohazulike, Ifeoma Elizabeth Ohachenu. (2026, March), "Deployment of Surveillance Technology as a Viable Strategy for Monitoring and Mitigating Crime in Correctional Centres in Nigeria: A Panacea for Reformation.", , Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 75-83 |
| 4 | Gladys Amaechi Ohazulike, Ifeoma Elizabeth Ohachenu. (2026, April), "POLICE-PUBLIC RELATIONS AND THE PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS IN NIGERIA: A SOCIOECONOMIC AND CULTURAL APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE SOCIAL WELFARE POLICY", , Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 5 | Gladys Amaechi Ohazulike. (2023, May), "Nature, Changes, and Dynamics of Family Structures and Parenting in Nigeria: Its Implications on Children’s Socialization and Marriage", , Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Amaka Ogochukwu Onwo, Gladys Amaechi Ohazulike. (2021, April), "EMPLOYMENT IN THE INFORMAL SECTOR IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT", , Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Emerging Patterns and Determinant of Rape: Comparative Study of Rural-Urban Community in Nigeria" (July, 2022 to July, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Tetfund: Lagos State University, Ojo |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Assessing the Vulnerability of Persons with Disability in Nigeria" (May, 2022 to May, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Tetfund: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Nigeria |
| 3 | Collaborator: "Integrating Gender Issues into Police Service in Nigeria: Security Reforms and Institutional Capacity Study" (November, 2021 to December, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Tetfund: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Nigeria |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies Volume 12, Number 1 (2026)" (January, 2026) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chair, Departmental Welfare Committee, "Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, Faculty of Social Sciences Anti-corruption Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State" (April, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, Faculty of Social Sciences Committee on Social Work, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State" (April, 2025) |
| 4 | Chairman, Faculty of Social Sciences Staff Work Ethics Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State" (April, 2025) |
| 5 | Chair, Departmental Welfare Committee, "Department of Sociology/Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State" (January, 2024 to January, 2025) |
| 6 | Member, "Member, Faculty of Social Sciences Counseling and Mentoring Committee" (June, 2023 to June, 2025) |
| 7 | Member, "Member, Faculty of Social Sciences Anti-Corruption Committee" (July, 2023) |
| 8 | Assistant to CEP Coordinator, "CEP: Department of Sociology/Anthropology" (June, 2021 to June, 2022) |
| 9 | Member, "Member, Faculty of Social Sciences Research Committee" (August, 2019 to August, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Member, Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA)." - NASA/MEM/01/216 (member since 2020), http://nasanigeria.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "The Sociology of Police-Public Relations in Nigeria: Socioeconomic and Cultural Agenda for Sustainable Development", (Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association (NASA)), 2nd November, 2025 to 5th November, 2025; Nigeria Police Academy, Kano State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Peace, Security & Sustainable Development in Africa", (Institute for Peace, Security and Development Studies (IPSDS)), 16th July, 2025 to 19th July, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 3 | "Correctional Service Reformation in Nigeria: Promoting Justice, Rehabilitation and Social Integration", (Nigeria Society for Criminology), 26th June, 2025 to 27th June, 2025; University of Abuja, Nigeria |
| 4 | ""Challenges and Prospects of Forensic Science in a Democratic Nigeria". The International Conference on Forensic Science & Criminal Justice", (The Forensic Science Department, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiew University, Awka. Anambra State Nigeria), 3rd August, 2023 to 4th August, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 5 | "27th Annual NASA Conference", (NIGERIA ANTHROPOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL PRACTIONERS ASSOCIATION), 2nd May, 2023 to 4th May, 2023; BAZE UNIVERSITY, ABUJA |
| 6 | "2020 UBS HYBRID (VIRTUAL /Physical) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE. COVID-19 :HARNESSING THE INFORMAL SECTOR FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT", (UNIZIK BUSINESS SCHOOL), 26th April, 2021 to 27th April, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "IMPROVING STUDENTS' ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN JUPEB EXAMINATION", (JOINT UNIVERSITY PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION BOARD (JUPEB)), 3rd December, 2018 to 4th December, 2018; IMO STATE UNIVERSITY |
| 2 | "Workshop on Effective Teaching of the New Syllabus", (JOINT UNIVERSITY PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION BOARD (JUPEB)), 5th January, 2018 to 6th January, 2018; UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS, LAGOS STATE |