Mrs. Georgina Chinelo Uzokife
Mrs. Georgina Chinelo Uzokife is a LECTURER I in EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Mrs. Georgina Chinelo Uzokife is a seasoned scholar, teacher, trainer, consultant and researcher. Her research interests span the areas of integrating technology in Social Studies and Sociology Education pedagogy, teacher professional development, School management, and striking social issues of great concern.
She studied Social Studies Education in her first and second degree from University of Ado-Ekiti and University of Lagos respectively. She is a PH.D student of University of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria
Currently, she is a lecturer in the department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education of this great University.
Personal Information
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Address: | Educational Foundations, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2025) October, 2021 to November, 2024 Ph.D Social Studies Education |
| 2 | University Of Lagos, Akoka, Nigeria.. (Master Degree, December, 2012) July, 2010 to March, 2012 M.Ed Social Studies Education |
| 3 | University Of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.. (Bachelor Degree, May, 2006) July, 2000 to November, 2004 B.Ed Social Studies Education |
| 4 | College Of Education Nsugbe. (NCE, March, 1989) October, 1985 to February, 1988 NCE Econs/Govt Economic/Government |
| 5 | Abbot Girls' Secondary School Ihiala.. (SSCE, July, 1985) September, 1980 to June, 1985 Social Sciences |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Examination Officer for Social Studies and Civic Education Program, Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education, UNIZIK March, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer 1, Department of Educational Management and Policy, Faculty of Education, UNIZIK January, 2026 to Present |
| 3 | GST Lecturer, GST-312, School of General Studies, UNIZIK October, 2025 to October, 2026 |
| 4 | Chairman, Deparmental Career and Counselling Committee, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, UNIZIK October, 2024 to Present |
| 5 | Lecturer 1, Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, UNIZIK October, 2023 to Present |
| 6 | Lecturer, School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. February, 2023 to August, 2025 |
| 7 | Department Career Officer, and Assistant Faculty Career Officer., Centre for Counseling and Career Development (CCCD), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. June, 2021 to Present |
| 8 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 9 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2019 to June, 2020 |
| 10 | Lecturer, Federal College Of Education Technical, Akoka, Lagos. (Weekend Program) July, 2015 to April, 2019 |
| 11 | Lecturer, Olabisi Onabanjo University (Weekend Program) September, 2014 to September, 2018 |
| 12 | Principal, Harrobs College, Ketu, Lagos. January, 2006 to May, 2019 |
| 13 | Vice Principal, Harrobs College, Ketu, Lagos. September, 2004 to December, 2005 |
| 14 | Teacher, Trinity Secondary School, Olodi-Apapa Lagos. September, 2001 to December, 2005 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Bosa, I. P., Ugwude, D. I., Uzokife, G. C. & Dike, I. C.. (2026, February) Classroom Teaching Methods: Guide To Effective Instructions SCOA Heritage Nig. Ltd |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | UZOKIFE, G. C., ALONTA, G. C.. (2025, January) Entrepreneurship in Nigeria NAU-SGS Online Publication |
| 2 | Uzokife, Georgina Chinelo. (2023, May) Ideation for Business Start-Up SCOA Heritage Nig. Ltd, A Publication of, CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT (CCCD), pp 129-137 |
| 3 | Uzokife, Georgina Chinelo. (2023, May) Conception and Development of Business Idea SCOA Heritage Nig. Ltd, A Publication of, CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT (CCCD), pp 139-149 |
| 4 | UZOKIFE, Georgina Chinelo. (2023, May) Financing Small Business, Take-Off and Sustenance SCOA Heritage Nig. Ltd, A Publication of, CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT (CCCD), pp 151-164 |
| 5 | UZOKIFE, Georgina Chinelo. (2023, May) Business Opportunity, Idea and Innovation Patrobas Nigeria Limited, A Publication of School of General Studies, NAU, pp 31-57 |
| 6 | Okafor N., Uzokife, G. C.. (2021, June) Business Ideas And Innovation. School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., pp 79-92 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ezinwa, A., U., Uzokife, G. C., Anunike, B. C.. (2025, April), "Perceived Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Undergraduate Students' Academic Performance in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), African Journal |
| 2 | Oparaugo, U. I., Uzokife, G. C., Nwanguma, V. C., Ufearo, F. N. & Chikwe, B. C.. (2025, June), "Perceived Effectiveness of Online Learning on Self-Efficacy and Academic Satisfaction of Undergraduates Students in Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 199-222 |
| 3 | UZOKIFE, G. C., MEZIEOBI, S. A. & ANEKWE, J. U.. (2025, December), "Flipped Classroom Model of Mixed-Mode Blended Learning on Academic Performance of Social Studies Students in Anambra State.", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies., Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 258-268 |
| 4 | Nwana, S. E., Uzokife G. C., Nkemdilim, A. I., and Onunkwo, M. C.. (2024, January), "Extent of ICT Resources Utilization in the Administration of Universities in Nigeria.", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education., Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 1-11, Arise and Shine Publishers |
| 5 | Uzokife, G. C., Ihekweme, N. C.. (2023, May), "Inquiry-Based Learning Strategy for Improving Academic Performance and Retention in Social Studies in Secondary Schools in Lagos State", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 81-89, A Publication of the Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 6 | UZOKIFE, Georgina Chinelo & MBONU, Vivtoria Chimezie. (2023, March), "Principals' Management Strategies for Effective Teachers' Job Performance in Secondary Schools in Anambra State.", EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD), Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 140-147 |
| 7 | Nwachukwu Chioma, Uzokife Georgina Chinelo. (2022, June), "Effective Classroom Management Practices among Public Senior Secondary School Teachers in Anambra State.", International Journal of Trend In Scientific Research and Development., Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 1866 - 1873 |
| 8 | Uzokife, G. C., OBAJE, A. F.. (2022, May), "Curriculum Implementation Strategies at the Junior Secondary Schools: Social Studies Perspective", EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 1-9 |
| 9 | Uzokife, G. C., Osagie, J. O.. (2022, May), "Investigation into Social Studies Education as a tool for Sustainable National Security", European Academic Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 807-821 |
| 10 | Okonkwo, U. M., Oparaugo U. I., Uzokife G. C., & Ufearo F. N.. (2022, October), "Influence of Facebook Addiction on Aggression Among Adolescents Students in Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe.", GPH International Journal of Educational Research., Vol. 5, (Issue 10), pp 30-41 |
| 11 | Brown, Tamunnosa and Uzokife, Georgina Chinelo. (2022, October), "Appraisal of Social Studies Non-Achievement of Aims and Objectives in Nigerian Society", Niger Delta Journal of Education, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 242-254 |
| 12 | UZOKIFE G. C., EZINWA A. U. (2021, July), "Educational Administration Amidst The COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges And Prospects For Secondary Education In Nigeria.", Journal of Advances In Education and Philosophy., Vol. 5, (Issue 7), pp 176-182 |
| 13 | OBAJE A.F., UZOKIFE G. C.. (2014, June), "Assessment Of Cultural Life In Nigeria Amalgamation Retrospect And Prospects.", Journal of Sociology and Education in Africa., Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 191-198 |
| 14 | Uzokife, G. C., OBAJE, A. F.. (2014, September), "Women Education As A Tool For Development: Constraints And The Way Forward.", Social Educator, Vol. 14, (Issue 10), pp 78-80 |
| 15 | Uzokife, G. C.. (2014, September), "Instrumental Materials And Determining Factors For Using Them In Teaching Social Studies.", IMSU Journal of Social Science Education., Vol. 12, (Issue 6), pp 91-99 |
| 16 | OBAJE A.F., UZOKIFE G. C.. (2014, May), "Assessment Of ECOWAS Challenges, Prospects Of Peace Keeping And Economic Integration In West African.", Nigerian Journal for Strategic Research and Development.(NJSRD)., Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 143-163 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Uzokife, G. C. & Ihekweme, N. C.. (2026, October), "Bridging Artificial Intelligence (AI) Divide for Tranceformative Social Studies in Secondary Schools, Anambra State", Social Studies Educationists Association of Nigeria, Vol. 29, (Issue 2), pp 68-78 |
| 2 | Oparaugo, U. I., Uzokife, G. C., Uzochukwu, N. G., Nwanguma, V. C.. (2025, September), "The Role of Inclusive Education on Career Development and Employability Skill Among Special Need Students in Anambra State", Department of Educational Foundations, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 175-191 |
| 3 | Uzokife, G. C. & Ihekweme, N. C.. (2025, December), "Education for Value Re-orientation among University Undergrduates: An Indispensible Tool for National Transformation.", AJEMATES, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 39-51 |
| 4 | Uzokife, G. C. & Oparaugo, U. I.. (2024, December), "Application of Multimedia Communication Pedagogy and Learning in Nigeria University", Faculty of Education, Unizik, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 1-15 |
| 5 | UZOKIFE, G. C., CHIBUEZE, O. O. (2024, January), "Culture and Social Issues in the Age of Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer - ChatGPT: An Artificial Intelligence in Learning", Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, UNIZIK, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 47-57, Arise and Shine Publishers |
| 6 | Oparaugo U. I., Uzokife G. C., Ufearo F. N.. (2022, July), "Security and Creativity as Predictors of Psychosocial Adjustment Among Secondary School Adolescents in Onitsha Educational Zone, Anambra State.", , Vol. 10, (Issue 7), pp 482 - 488 |
| 7 | UZOKIFE, G. C., EZINWA, A. U.. (2022, March), "New Directions for Assessment and Evaluation of Social Studies Education in Post Pandemic Era", Department of Curriculum Studies and Educational Technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 26-38 |
| 8 | OBAJE A.F., UZOKIFE G. C.. (2016, November), "Multicultural Education: Symbol For Promoting Cultural Diversity And National Unity.", Faculty of Education, UNIPORT, Vol. 24, (Issue 3), pp 609-621 |
| 9 | Adebayo, A., OBAJE A. F., Uzokife, G. C.. (2015, October), "Social Studies Education, Social Integration And Cultural Cooperation In Nigeria Amalgamation: Retrospect And Prospects.", Social Studies Educationist Association of Nigeria., Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 274-290 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Uzokife, Georgina Chinelo. "Re-Modeling Social Studies Education Through Artificial Intelligence for Sustainability in Anambra State: Focus on Staff Capacity Building", (Presentation, 2025 August) Portugal A Book of Abstracts containing all the presentations in the Conference |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education (JOTESE)" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education (JOTESE)" (January, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "A Journal of National Association For the Promotion Of Educational Transformation (NAPOET)" (July, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "A Journal of National Association For the Promotion Of Educational Transformation (NAPOET)" (February, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Exam Officer, "Social and Civic Education unit, Dpartment of Educational Management and Policy" (March, 2026) |
| 2 | Secretary, "Department of Educational Foundations Board of Examiners" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Department of Educational Foundations International Hybrid Conference Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 4 | Member and Unit Secretary, "Department of Educational Foundations CCMAS Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 5 | Secretary, "Department of Educational Foundations Accreditation Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 6 | Chairman, "Department of Educational Foundations Career Development and Counselling Unit Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 7 | Assistant Coordinator 1, "Department of Educational Foundations Postgraduate Coordination and Result Computation (Ph.D and M.Ed Programs)" (January, 2025) |
| 8 | Member, "Faculty of Education Prayer and Counselling Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 9 | Member, "Department of Educational Foundations Journal PublicationCommittee" (January, 2025) |
| 10 | CEP Result Computation, Academic Advisory, Project Coordination and Examination, "Department of Educational Foundations CEP Lecturer and Result Computation" (January, 2025) |
| 11 | Co-Chairman, "Department of Educational Foundations Disciplinary Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 12 | Secretary, "Department of Educational Foundations Conference Committee" (May, 2023 to December, 2024) |
| 13 | Member, "Department of Educational Foundations Workshop and Seminar Committee" (January, 2023 to December, 2024) |
| 14 | Secretary, "Faculty of Education Business Venture Committee" (January, 2022 to December, 2024) |
| 15 | Member, "Faculty of Education Prayer and Counselling Committee" (January, 2022 to December, 2024) |
| 16 | Assistant Faculty Career Officer 2, "Counseling and Career Development Centre, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (September, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Professional Member, "Social Studies and Civics Education Association of Nigeria (SOSCEAN)" (member since 2024), https://ww.soscean.ng |
| 2 | Senior Member, "Network for Educational Advancement and Development (NEAD)" (member since 2024), https://www.neadafrica.com/ |
| 3 | Professional Member, "Social Studies Educationist Association of Nigeria (SOSAN)" (member since 2014), https://ww.sosan.ng |
| 4 | Professional Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - LA/S/22471 (member since 2009), https://teacgersregstrationcouncil.ng.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Digitalization and Sustainable Education Advancement", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 11th May, 2026 to 14th May, 2026; ASUU Secretarate, UNIZIK |
| 2 | "National Hybrid Conference on Advancing Education Innovations and Creativity on the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Multidisciplinary Approach", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 10th September, 2025 to 12th September, 2025; ASUU Secretarate, UNIZIK |
| 3 | "Annual National Conference on Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Transformative Social Studies in the 21st Century", (Social Studies Educationist Association of Nigeria. (SOSAN)), 12th August, 2025 to 15th August, 2025; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 4 | "Transforming Education, Redesigning Teacher Education for Skill Alignment and Employability, Through Community-Driven Strategies.", (Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 9th May, 2025 to 9th May, 2025; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe Universty, Awka. |
| 5 | "International Hybrid Conference on Transforming Education, Redesigning Teacher Education for Skill Alignment Employability, Through Community-Driven Strategies", (Department of Educational Foundations, UNIZIK), 7th May, 2025 to 9th May, 2025; ASUU Secretarate, UNIZIK |
| 6 | "International Conference on Educating the Head, the Heart, and the Hand for Sustainable National Transformation", (Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State), 2nd July, 2024 to 5th July, 2024; Faculty of Education Auditorum |
| 7 | "Hybrid Conference on Use of Emerging Technologies in African Education and Development", (Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in Collaboration with Fontis Aid Foundation, Anambra State, Nigeria.), 1st May, 2024 to 4th May, 2024; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 8 | "E-LEARNING FOR SUSTAINABLE EDUCATION IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIA", (Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 21st September, 2023 to 21st September, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe Universty, Awka. |
| 9 | "International Conference on education and the Global Question: Implication for Sustainable Development", (University of Port Harcourt Faculty of Education), 17th April, 2023 to 20th April, 2023; Faculty of Education Auditorium, UNIPORT |
| 10 | "Re-Engineering Education for Good Governance, Security, Creativity and Environmental Protection for National Development in COVID-19 Pandemic Era.", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 15th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; Chike Okoli Centre for Entreprenural Studies, UNIZIK, Awka. |
| 11 | "New Dimensions For Assessment And Evaluation Of Social Studies Education In Post Pandemic Era.", (Social Studies Educationist Association of Nigeria (SOSAN)), 16th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; Twin Theatre, Permanent Site, University of Jos, Nigeria. |
| 12 | "Curriculum Implementation Strategies At The Junior Secondary Schools: Social Studies Perspective", (Social Studies Educationist Association of Nigeria (SOSAN)), 26th August, 2018 to 29th August, 2018; Faculty of Education, University of Lagos, |
| 13 | "Multicultural Education: Symbol For Promoting Cultural Diversity And National Unity.", (Social Studies Educationist Association of Nigeria (SOSAN)), 23rd November, 2015 to 26th November, 2015; Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria. |
| 14 | "Social Integration And Cultural Cooperation In Nigeria Amalgamation, Retrospect And Prospects", (Social Studies Educationist Association of Nigeria (SOSAN)), 24th November, 2014 to 27th November, 2014; Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Empowering Educators: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Teaching, Learning and Research", (Sandwich Program Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th March, 2026 to 26th March, 2026; ASUU Secretarate, UNIZIK |
| 2 | "Empowering Educators: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Teaching, Learning and Research", (Sandwich Program Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th March, 2026 to 26th March, 2026; ASUU Secretarate |
| 3 | "Departmental Workshop on Writing Research Methods and AI Tools for Writing Research Work.", (Department of Educational Foundations, UNIZIK), 2nd December, 2025 to 2nd December, 2025; Department Micro-Teaching Lab |
| 4 | "TUNING WORKSHOP", (Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 5th February, 2025 to 5th February, 2025; Micro-Teaching Building, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 5 | "One-Day Training on Academic Writing and Presentation for Scopus and ClarivateIndexed Journal: Publish with Confidence and Promote with Ease.", (Faculty of Agreculture, UNIZIK), 7th December, 2024 to 7th December, 2024; Business Scool UNIZIK |
| 6 | "DRI/ASUU Winning National Research Fund NRF Workshop", (Directorate of Research and Innovation), 13th August, 2024 to 13th August, 2024; ASUU Secretarate |
| 7 | "Capacity Building Workshop of the Centre for Counselling and Career Development on INCULCATING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development), 2nd May, 2024 to 4th May, 2024; UNIZIK Business School |
| 8 | "A One-Day Workshop on Research Competence", (Department of Adult and Continuing Education, UNIZIK), 30th November, 2023 to 30th November, 2023; Multi-Purpose Hall |
| 9 | "E-LEARNING IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA", (Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 7th June, 2023 to 29th July, 2023; Micro-Teaching Building, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 10 | "Coaching and Career Development Skills.", (Counseling and Career Development Centre, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 18th May, 2021 to 21st May, 2021; UNIZIK Business School, Awka. |
| 11 | "Aligning Yourself to the Publishing Process.", (Research Academy On Campus), 23rd July, 2020 to 24th July, 2020; Zoom |
| 12 | "Developing Functional E-LEARNING Materials for Schools.", (Lagos State Ministry of Education/Global Education Media Nigeria Limited.), 23rd May, 2014 to 24th May, 2014; SUBEB Hall, Maryland, Lagos. |
| 13 | "Understanding the Issues in Curriculum and Pedagogy-Classroom Dynamics.", (Lagos State Ministry of Education/Global Education Media Nigeria Limited.), 27th June, 2013 to 28th June, 2013; SUBEB Hall, Maryland, Lagos |
| 14 | "Global Best Practices in Teaching.", (Active Learners' Society International.), 6th March, 2013 to 7th March, 2013; School Auditorium, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria. |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "6th Round Table: Evolving Landscope in Nigerian Education and Research: Digitalization, AI, VL, VR, AL, and ALS integrations as innovative approaches to learning in the 21st Century", (UNESCO Chair in Education of the UA), 12th September, 2024 to 12th September, 2024; University of Alacante-On-Line |