Arch. Chibuzor Calistus Okafor
Arch. Chibuzor Calistus Okafor is a LECTURER I in ARCHITECTURE Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Personal Information
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Address: | Architecture, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ARCHITECTURE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2024) September, 2019 to September, 2024 Ph.D Architecture |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, March, 2018) October, 2015 to March, 2018 MSc Architecture |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2014) October, 2010 to September, 2014 BSc Architecture |
| 4 | Kingston High School, Alaba Oro, Lagos, Nigeria. (SSCE, June, 2010) October, 2003 to June, 2010 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | ICT Officer Interior Architecture, Dept of Architecture N. A. U. Awka, November, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Supervisor, Office of SIWES, N. A. U. Awka, July, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | SIWES COORDINATOR, Dept of Architecture N. A. U. Awka, November, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | YEAR 3 CLASS ADVISER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA August, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | Quality Assurance Dept rep, Dept of Architecture N. A. U. Awka, June, 2021 to Present |
| 7 | LECTURER II, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA July, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 8 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA July, 2019 to July, 2020 |
| 9 | ARCHITECT, Okey Ogor and Associates, Awka, Anambra State. March, 2019 to July, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Calistus Chibuzor Okafor, Boniface N. Obiadi. (2022, February) Assessment of Architectural Design Strategies for Control of Pollution in Automobile Workshop in Anambra State Boldscholar Research Ltd, pp 241 - 248 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Achugbu, Richmond U.; Okafor, Calistus C.; Barnaby, Jude; Ilouno, Dubem; Mbanefo, Adrian I.. (2026, March), "EVALUATION OF ARCHITECTURAL STRATEGIES FOR CULTURAL PRESERVATION IN MUSEUMS IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA.", Journal of Architecture and Environment (NIAASCJAE), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 78-89 |
| 2 | Achugbu Richmond U.; Okafor Calistus C.; Barnaby Jude; Ilouno Dubem; Mbanefo Adrian I. (2026, May), "Evaluation of Architectural Strategies for Cultural Preservation in Museums in Southeast Nigeria", NIA Anambra State Chapter Journal of Architecture and Environment (NIAASCJAE), Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | OKAFOR, Calistus C.; ONWUZULIGBO, Chijioke C.; BARNABY, Jude; IGWE, Ajulucukwu; UDEGBE, Charles; OKEKE, Monique C.; MBANEFO, Ikechukwu. (2025, October), "Biophilic Retrofit of Historic Industrial Buildings for Community Health Hubs in Nigeria: A Scoping Review", COVENANT JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT, Vol. 13, (Issue 01) |
| 4 | Jude Barnaby, Calistus C Okafor, Ikechukwu A Mbanefo, Chukwuemeka C Udegbe. (2025, December), "Healthy and sustainable built environment: the role of Architects", UBS Journal of Business and Economic Policy, Vol. 03, (Issue 01), pp 102-118 |
| 5 | Ukiri Precious Obokparo, Obiadi Bons N., Onuorah I. M., Mbah P. U., Kikanme E. I., Okafor C. C. (2024, April), "Delta South, Delta State, Nigeria E-Library/ICT Center, an Iconic Innovation that Never Existed", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, Vol. 11, (Issue 03), pp 287-294 |
| 6 | Onwuliri Nkonye C.; Obiadi Bons; Onuorah Ikenna: Mbah Paschal; Okafor Calistus; Kikanme Emmanuel. (2024, March), "Aba, Abia State, Nigeria’s Innovative and Interactive Fashion Houses: The Case of Inadequate Facilities for the Growth of the Fashion Industry in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, Vol. 11, (Issue 03) |
| 7 | Jude Barnaby, Ikenna Idoko, Aniakor Ugochi, Calistus Okafor, Kikanme Emmanuel. (2024, March), "The Blueprint for A Greener Future: Sustainable Architecture’s Crucial Role in Combating Climate Change", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, Vol. 11, (Issue 02), pp 454-464 |
| 8 | Okafor Calistus, Agbonome Peter, Obiadi Bons, Barnaby Jude, Mbadugha Linda. (2024, June), "An Analysis of the Discernible Pattern of Factors Affecting the Maintenance of Architectural Heritage in South-East Nigerian", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 3750-3760, ISSN 2582-7421 |
| 9 | Okafor Calistus, Agbonome Peter, Obiadi Bons, Barnaby Jude, Agu Matthew. (2024, June), "Perceptions of Architectural Heritage among Stakeholders in State Ministries in South-Eastern Nigerian.", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM), Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 472-478 |
| 10 | Okafor Calistus, Aniakor Ugochi, Aniegbuna Austin, Nwanegbo Godson-Taylor, Agu Matthew. (2024, September), "The growth of Awka, Anambra State’s satellite towns: the case of insecurity, rural to urban migration and urbanization consequences.", Journal of Architecture and Environment (NIAASCJAE), Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 11 | Ezeuko, Franklin; Ezennia, I. Stephen; Barnaby, Jude; Okafor, Calistus & Akametalu, Christian. (2023, September), "Using Way Finding As A Tool To Enhancing Quality Health Care Delivery", International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 03), pp 68-74 |
| 12 | Okechukwu, Precious; Aniakor, Ugochi; Barnaby, Jude; Onuorah, Ikenna; Okafor, Callistus.. (2023, December), "Exploring use of architectural elements to promote wellbeing via social interaction in centers for autistic children", International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 04), pp 99-106 |
| 13 | Kenneth Anaebonam, Barnaby Jude & Okafor Calistus. (2023, December), "Exploring The Use Of Natural Ventilation Strategies To Create A Healthy Indoor Environment", International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 03), pp 109-117 |
| 14 | Obu Chuka, Obiadi Bons, Onuorah Michael, Mbah Paschal, Okafor Calistus, Kikanme Emmanuel, Aniako Ugochi. (2023, June), "New Urbanism and the Challenges of the Onitsha Urban Sprawl: The Case of Onitsha Sky City.", World Journal of Innovation and Modern Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 53-66, E-ISSN 2756-5491 P-ISSN 2682-5910 |
| 15 | Kolawale Olawale, Obiadi Bons, Onuorah Michael, Kikanme Emmanuel, Mbah Paschal, Okafor Calistus, Aniako Ugochi. (2023, July), "Corruption and Political Interference, the Factors Negatively Impacting the Architecture and Services in Ado-Ekiti Local Government Area Headquarter, Ekiti State Nigeria.", Journal of Political Science and Leadership Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 1-10, E-ISSN 2504-883X P-ISSN 2695 2432 |
| 16 | Nwankwo Ikechukwu Obiadi Bons, Onuorah Michael, Kikanme Emmanuel, Mbah Paschal, Okafor Calistus, Aniakor Ugochi. (2023, July), "Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and the Challenges of Tourism Development: the case of Inappropriate Urban Development Drives.", International Journal of Geography & Environmental Management (IJGEM), Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 37-42, E-ISSN 2504-8821 P-ISSN 2695-1878. |
| 17 | Ezenwa Chukwudi, Obiadi Bons, Onuorah Michael, Kikanme Emmanuel, Mbah Paschal, Okafor Calistus. (2023, July), "Nri People and the Challenges of Preserving the Igbo Custom and Tradition: the case of Establishing an Igbo Traditional Centre.", Research Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 23-39, E-ISSN 2579-0528 P-ISSN 2695-2467 |
| 18 | Okechukwu Precious, Aniakor Ugochi, Barnaby Jude, Onuorah Ikenna, Okafor Calistus. (2023, December), "Exploring the Use of Architectural Elements to Promote Wellbeing Via Social Interaction in Centers for Autistic Children.", International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research., Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 99-106, ISSN: 2354-2918 |
| 19 | Nwakire Stephen, Barnaby Jude, Ezennia Stephen, Okafor Calistus, Akametalu Christian. (2023, September), "Acoustic Design Control: A Sine Qua Non for A Functional Indoor Sports Hall.", International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 95-101, ISSN: 2354-2918 |
| 20 | Ibenna Paul O, Obiadi Bons N, Onuorah I. M, Mbah P. U, Kikanme E. I, Okafor C. C, & Aniako C. U.. (2023, July), "THE ARCHITECTURE OF BIOPHILIC TOURISM, AND THE POSITIVE IMPACT IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 16, (Issue 01) |
| 21 | Chinedu Emmanuel, Obiadi Bons N., Onuorah I. M., Mbah P. U., Okafor C. C., Kikanme E. I., Aniako C. U.. (2023, July), "THE POSITIVE INFLUENCE OF ARCHITECTURE IN AUTISM: A CASE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER AND ARCHITECTURAL IMPACTS", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 16, (Issue 01), pp 18 - 24 |
| 22 | Obu Chuka, Obiadi Bons N., Onuorah I. M., Mbah P. U., Okafor C. C., Kikanme E. I., Aniako C. U.. (2023, July), "ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE URBANIZATION AND THE HOUSING CHALLENGES: THE CAGE OF POOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ONITSHA URBAN DEVELOPMENT LAWS", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 09, (Issue 02), pp 115 - 129 |
| 23 | Okeke Gideon, Obiadi Bons N., Onuorah I. M., Mbah P. U., Okafor C. C., Kikanme E. I.. (2023, July), "NATURAL LIGHTING AND THE ARCHITECTURE OF AN INDOOR SWIMMING POOL ATNNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 09, (Issue 02), pp 141 - 153 |
| 24 | B Obiadi, I Onuorah, P Mbah, C Okafor, IE Kikanme. (2022, December), "The shift in the architecture of the Nigerian cities: The case of rural to urban migration and the consequences in the built environment", Irish International Journal of Engineering and Scientific Studies, Vol. 05, (Issue 04), pp 71-90 |
| 25 | Obiadi Bons, Onuorah Ikenna, Mba Paschal, Okafor Calistus, Kikanmen I. Emmanuel. (2022, August), "The shift in the architecture of the Nigerian cities: the case of rural to urban migration and the consequences in the Built Environment", Irish International Journal of Engineering and Scientific Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 71 - 90 |
| 26 | Obiadi Bons, Onuorah Ikenna, Kikanmen I. Emmanuel, Mba Paschal and Okafor Calistus. (2022, October), "THE UNSYNCHRONIZED ONITSHA, NIGERIA’S MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND THE CONSEQUENCES IN THE AREA’S WATER SUPPLY: THE CASE OF WATER CONTAMINATION IN ONITSHA, NIGERIA", Irish Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 20 - 35 |
| 27 | Obiadi Bons, Onuorah Ikenna, Mba Paschal, Okafor Calistus, Kikanmen I. Emmanuel. (2022, August), "Urban Architectural Neglect and the Politics of Abandonment: the case of the Nigerian Politics in the Built Environment", Irish International Journal of Engineering and Scientific Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 47 - 70 |
| 28 | Ndubuisi Michael Odoanyanwu; Calistus Chibuzor Okafor, Aniakor Ugochi Chizorom. (2021, January), "Assessment of the Impact on the Use of in- house Professionals in Building Projects Delivery in Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State: a Case of Nnamdi Azikiwe University", International Journal of Geography, Earth and Environment Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 15 - 25 |
| 29 | ONUORAH IKENNA M., MBAH PASCHAL U., OKAFOR CALISTUS C.. (2021, November), "ENHANCING CIRCULATION AND SECURITY IN A SHOPPING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH ARCHITECTURAL MEASURES: A CASE STUDY OF THE CONGESTED ONITSHA MAIN MARKET", Journal of Environmental Management and Safety, Vol. 12, pp 42 - 49 |
| 30 | Ndubuisi Michael Odoanyanwu, Calistus Chibuzor Okafor and Ajuluchukwu Ebuka Igwe. (2021, July), "Evaluation of the maintenance level within the ambits of budgetary provisions in universities", GSC Advanced Engineering and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 31 - 41 |
| 31 | MBAH PASCHAL U, OKAFOR CALISTUS C and ONUORAH IKENNA M.. (2021, November), "SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING IN ANAMBRA STATE.", Journal of Environmental Management and Safety, Vol. 12, (Issue 03), pp 57 - 64 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "AN ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WORKSPACE ON PRODUCTIVITY: THE CASE OF AWKA REMOTE WORKERS AND DIGITAL CONTENT CREATORS." (2026). Ongoing Masters project by AGBAENYI LOTANNA GERALD (2023276028FA) |
| 2 | "Architectural planning and spatial configuration for judicial efficiency in the Umuahia judicial division" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by CHIKWESIRI JUDE CHUKWUDI (2023276008FA) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT" (May, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Assessment of accident prevention and safety protocols in Nigerian housing construction sites" (April, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Researches in Biophilic Architecture and Neuroarchitecture (IJRBAN)" (May, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "PG Proposal Defense" (February, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "PG Proposal Defense" (February, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Class Adviser 2022-2023 set, "Dept of Architecture N. A. U. Awka," (November, 2025) |
| 2 | ICT Officer Interior Architecture, "Dept of Architecture N. A. U. Awka," (November, 2025) |
| 3 | Committee Member, "CYON St John's Parish Umuokpu Awka 2024 Youth Week Committee" (August, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, departmental board welfare/ works and maintenance committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2024) |
| 5 | Member social welfare committee, "Nigerian Institute of Architecture, Anambra State Chapter (NIAASC)" (November, 2024) |
| 6 | Result Compilation Committee, "Dept of Architecture N. A. U. Awka," (December, 2022) |
| 7 | 300 LEVEL CLASS ADVISER, "N. A. U. Awka" (August, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA)" - M5161 (member since 2024), https://www.nia.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "ARCHITECTS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (ARCON)" - F/5003 (member since 2021), http://arconigeria.org.ng |
| 3 | Associate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Architects" - A5111 (member since 2021), https://nia.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2021 ANAMBRA ARCHITECTS CONFERENCE", (Nigerian Institute of Architect’s (NIA) Anambra state chapter,), 14th October, 2021 to 15th October, 2021; Cihcotel Classique Hotel Awka |
| 2 | "FIRST SOUTH EAST REGIONAL WATER CONFERENCE: CHALLENGES OF WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION IN NIGERIA", (NWRCBNET-SE), 18th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 3 | "Architects Colloquium 2017: Architecture and the National Development Agenda X", (ARCON), 24th April, 2017 to 27th April, 2017; Shehu Musa Yar' Adua Centre, Abuja, Nigeria. |
| 4 | "Architects Colloquium 2021: Architecture and the National Development Agenda XIII", (ARCON), 9th August, 0202 to 12th August, 2021; Shehu Musa Yar' Adua Centre, Abuja, Nigeria. |
| 5 | "Towards a sustainable built environment: planning, execution and post occupancy measures.", (Nigerian Institute of Architects Anambra State Chapter (NIAASC)), Dept. of Architecture N.A.U., Awka |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | ""CGRC International Research Workshop (SRM Institute of Science and Technology, kattankulathur & Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka)", (cadright global resources), 15th August, 2022 to 15th August, 2022; Zoom |