Mrs. Ekenma Catherine Udeoba
Mrs. Ekenma Catherine Udeoba is a LECTURER I in PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Catherine Ekenma Udeoba, from the Department of public Administration.
My research interest is in human resources and personnel management. I am self motivated with excellent interpersonal skills, and with the ability to apply innovative thought processes to complex educational issues.
I am a fast learner and very good at taking initiative with minimal supervision.
I love reading, and learning new things
Personal Information
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Address: | Public Administration, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2026) December, 2022 to June, 2026 |
| 2 | Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2026) January, 2023 to June, 2026 PhD In Public Administration Public Administration |
| 3 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY (COOU) IGBARIAM CAMPUS OJUKWU University, Igbariam. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2026) December, 2022 to June, 2026 PhD In Public Administration (TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Human Resources And Personnel Management |
| 4 | IMO STATE UNIVERSITY, OWERRI. (Master Degree, January, 2023) January, 2019 to March, 2022 MSc In Public Administration Public Administration |
| 5 | Lagos State University, Ojo. (Master Degree, November, 2003) February, 2000 to November, 2001 MPA (Master In Public Administration) Public Administration |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, June, 1992) September, 1987 to June, 1992 B.Sc Political Science Political Science |
| 7 | Secondary Technical School, Aba. (SSCE, June, 1985) September, 1981 to June, 1985 WAEC |
| 8 | Asa Road Primary School, Aba. (FSLC, July, 1980) September, 1974 to July, 1980 First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Departmental Examination Officer, Department of public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Member office and open spaces committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University: MEMBERSHIP OF SENATE AND VICE -CHANCELLOR'S COMMITTEES/ BOARDS FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR January, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Accreditation Committee, Public Administration Dept of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Public Administration Department October, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | Secretary, Mobilization sub committee of Departmental Conference committee, Dept of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. April, 2023 to November, 2024 |
| 6 | Member, Faculty of Management Science Skill Acquisition Committee, Faculty of management science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2022 to October, 2024 |
| 7 | Member, Faculty of Management Sporting Competition Committee, Faculty of Management Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. November, 2022 to October, 2024 |
| 8 | Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2021 to Present |
| 9 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2020 to Present |
| 10 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2019 to November, 2020 |
| 11 | Christian Educator, Believers Foundation School (under Living Faith Church, Awka) June, 2017 to Present |
| 12 | Manager, Herbob Properties LTD, Awka February, 2014 to August, 2017 |
| 13 | Teacher, British Spring College, Awka, Anambra State September, 2012 to July, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | UDEOBA, CATHERINE EKENMA. (2022, June) PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN A PANDEMIC ERA: EMERGING ISSUES IN NIGERIA FAB EDUCATIONAL BOOKS AWKA, NIGERIA, Vol. 1, pp 167 to 175 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Catherine Ekenma Udeoba, Uchenna Gladys Onwujekwe, Prof. Daniel Chi-Junior Chukwurah. (2025, December), "The Impact of Digital Tax Collection and Staff Capacity-Building on Revenue Performance in the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service (AIRS), 2014–2023", International Journal of Spectrum Research in Social and Management Sciences (IJSRSMS) |
| 2 | Udeoba, Catherine Ekenma, Ass. Prof. Helen Obiageli Obi, Prof. Daniel Chi-Junior Chukwurah. (2025, November), "DIGITAL TAX COLLECTION AND REVENUE GENERATION: A STUDY OF ANAMBARA STATE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (2014-2022)", International Journal Advanced Research Publications, Vol. 01, (Issue 02) |
| 3 | Stephen Chinedu Chijoke, Basil Ifeanyi Umunna, Queen Chijindu Okeke, Kingsley Uchenna Mbamalu, Catherine Ekenma Udeoba. (2025, February), "The APC change mantra and governance challenges in Nigeria: a change on the contrary", SN social sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 28) |
| 4 | Udeoba, Catherine Ekenma, Ifeoma Priscilla Udegbunam2 , Dr. Chidi E. Nwokike3 & Nwosu, Ifeoma Chidimma4. (2024, November), "Evaluation of Electoral System in Nigeria and South Africa: A study of Institutions, Voting and Democratic Governance", FUW-International Journal of Management and Social Sciences |
| 5 | Ebele Victoria Ezeneme (Ph.D.) 1 , Okoye Joy Ndidiamaka (Ph.D.) 2 , Udeoba Catherine Ekenma 3 , Nwosu Ifeoma C. 4 , and Chidi E. Nwokike (Ph.D.) 5. (2024, July), "Assessment of manpower planning strategies on employee performance in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State", British Journal of Management and Marketing Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 1 - 14 |
| 6 | Okoye Nonso John 1 , Okere Wisdom 2 , Ogechukwu-Onyema 3 , Ojiugo Chimdinma 3 , Udeoba Catherine Ekenma 4 and Adegbite Dorcas 5. (2024, May), "Financial Technology (Fintech) and the Performance of Firms in Nigeria", International Journal of Social Science, Technology and Economics Management, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 52 - 74 |
| 7 | I. C. Nwosu, P. I. Udegbunam, C.E Udeoba. (2024, November), "Application of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Green Energy Technologies for Climate Adaptation in Nigeria", International Journal of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 8 | Udeoba Catherine Ekenma, Abasili Kingsley Nkemjika. (2023, October), "Ethnic Jingoism and Party Politics: Which Way Nigeria?", Irish International Journal of Law, Political Sciences and Administration, Vol. 7, (Issue 5) |
| 9 | Udeoba Catherine Ekenma, Eze Chineme Uzoamaka. (2023, July), "Economic Consequences of Money Laundering in Nigeria, Problems and Solutions", Africa Banking and Finance Review Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 10 | Eze Chinese Uzoamaka, Oranekwu Donald Chinedu, Udeoba Catherine Ekenma. (2023, September), "E-Governance and Credible Elections in Nigeria's Fourth Republic: An Appraisal of the 2023 Election", Africa Banking and Finance Review Journal(ABFRJ), Vol. 4, (Issue 4) |
| 11 | ABASILI Nkemjika Kingsley, CHIOKE Stephen Chinedu, UDEOBA Catherine Ekenma. (2023, February), "ASSESSING THE NEED FOR MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN NIGERIA", Journal of Public Administration, Finance and Law (JOPAFL), (Issue 29) |
| 12 | Udeoba Catherine Ekenma, Laura Chinenye Oranika Umeasiegbu. (2022, August), "Government policies and it's Constitutional implications for national unity in Nigeria", International Journal of Vocational and Technical Education Research |
| 13 | Udeoba Catherine Ekenma(1), Alokwu Stella O.(2). (2021, May), "Electoral Reform: A Necessity For Free And Fair Election In Nigeria", British Journal Of Education, Vol. 9, pp pp. 1-8 |
| 14 | Udeoba Catherine Ekenma. (2021, August), "Government Strategies In Tackling Insecurity In Nigeria And The Way Forward", Dept. of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University(Book of proceedings), Vol. 1, pp pp.47-54 |
| 15 | Udeoba Catherine Ekenma(1), Laura C. Oranika Umeasiegbu(2). (2021, August), "Government Policies And Its Constitutional Implications For National Unity In Nigeria", Dept. of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University(Book of proceedings), Vol. 1, pp 616-624 |
| 16 | Udeoba Catherine Ekenma, Eze Chineme U.. (2021, December), "Government strategies in tackling insecurity in Nigeria and the way forward", Nigerian Journal of Social Development |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Udeoba Catherine Ekenma, Abasili Kingsley Nkemjika. (2023, September), "Ethnic Jingoism and Party Politics: Which Way Nigeria?", |
| 2 | Abasili Kingsley Nkemjika, Udeoba Catherine Ekenma, Ogechukwu Amina Ogu. (2023, September), "Analyzing the Nexus Between Youth Unemployment, Poverty, and their Impact on Electoral Violence in Nigeria", |
| 3 | Udeoba Catherine Ekenma. (2022, November), "Security Challenges: An impediment to Rural Development", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "PUBLIC–PRIVATE COLLABORATION IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY: A CASE STUDY OF EKO CLUB INTERNATIONAL AND LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT 2007 TO PRESENT" (April, 2026) |
| 2 | Editor, "PERFORMANCE-BASED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND BUREAUCRATIC CORRUPTION IN ABIA STATE PUBLIC SERVICE: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS (2015– 2025)" (June, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "PUBLIC–PRIVATE COLLABORATION IN HEALTHCARE DELIVERY: A CASE STUDY OF EKO CLUB INTERNATIONAL AND LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT 2007 TO PRESENT" (June, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "BIMODAL VOTERS ACCREDITATION SYSTEM (BVAS) ANDPARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY IN THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA" (June, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "PERFORMANCE-BASED MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND BUREAUCRATIC CORRUPTION IN ABIA STATE PUBLIC SERVICE: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS (2015– 2025)" (June, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Electronic Administration and Recruitment Process in Public Schools in Anambra state , 2021 to 2025" (April, 2026 to April, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Pension Fund Administration and Retirees socio- economic welfare in Anambra state , Nigeria 2014- 2024" (April, 2026 to April, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Departmental Examination Officer, "Department of public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Member (Office and Open Space Committee), "Senate and Vice-chancellor's Committee/Board" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Secretary, Departmental Conference Sub Committee, "Public Administration Dept, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 4 | Computation examination officer, "Public Administration Dept, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2022 to December, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, Skill Acquisition committee, "Faculty of Management sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2022 to October, 2023) |
| 6 | Member, Faculty sporting competition committe, "Faculty of Management sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2022 to October, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Chattered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigerian" - 0211778 (member since 2021), https://www.facebook.com/CharteredInstOfLocalGovtPubAdminOfNig?mibextid=ZbWKwL |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Faculty of management science international conference certificate 2024", (Faculty of management science), 19th September, 2024 to 20th September, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Artificial Intelligence in the 21st Century Administration in Emerging States of Africa: Issues and Prospects", (Department of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State), 12th September, 2024 to 13th September, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "2nd department of Public Administration international conference", (Public Administration department of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 15th September, 2023 to 16th September, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "2021 UNIZIK Business School(UBS) Hybrid (Virtual/physical) International Conference", (Unizik Business School), 25th November, 2021 to 26th November, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "Faculty of Management Science International Conference 2021", (Faculty of Management Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 16th September, 2021 to 17th September, 2021; Unizik Business School, Awka |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Public Administration International Conference", (Dept. of Public Administration), 11th August, 2021 to 13th August, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 2 | "2020 UBS Hybrid(virtual/physical) International Conference", (Unizik Business School), 26th April, 2021 to 27th April, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |