Dr. Chiamaka Francisca Izuakor
Dr. Chiamaka Francisca Izuakor is a LECTURER I in AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Technology And Vocational Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Chiamaka Francisca Izuakor is a lecturer in the department of Agricultural Education, Faculty of Technology and Vocational Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I love to impart what is worthwhile to the younger ones. I'm passionate about making a positive change while developing self in the education sector. I holds a bachelor's degree, masters degree and Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Education from the University of Nigeria Nsukka. I love to research and discover new things, meet people and share ideas together.
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Address: | Agricultural Science And Education, Faculty Of Technology And Vocational Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2025) October, 2016 to August, 2025 PhD.Agricultual Education Agricultural Education (Agri Business) |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, January, 2017) August, 2013 to February, 2016 M.Ed Agricultural Education |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2012) October, 2007 to July, 2011 B.Sc Agricultural Education |
| 4 | Federal Government Girls'College Ibusa. (NECO, April, 2008) September, 2001 to July, 2007 |
| 5 | Federal Government Girls' College Ibusa. (SSCE, April, 2008) September, 2001 to June, 2007 |
| 6 | Modebe Memorial Primary School, Onitsha. (FSLC, February, 2003) September, 1995 to June, 2001 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | CEP COORDINATOR, Department of Agricultural Education, NAU February, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Examination Officer, Department of Agricultural Education, NAU January, 2026 to Present |
| 3 | ICT Officer, Department of Agricultural Education, NAU January, 2026 to Present |
| 4 | Secretary to Departmental Board, Department of Agricultural Education, NAU January, 2025 to December, 2025 |
| 5 | Regular Programme Coordinator, Department of Agricultural Education, NAU January, 2025 to December, 2025 |
| 6 | Examination Officer, Department of Agricultural Education, NAU January, 2025 to December, 2025 |
| 7 | ICT Officer, Department of Agricultural Education, NAU January, 2025 to December, 2025 |
| 8 | CO-Chairman, Department of Technology and Vocational Education August, 2024 to December, 2024 |
| 9 | Programme Coordinator Regular, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Department of Technology and Vocational Education May, 2024 to December, 2024 |
| 10 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 11 | Coordinator of Programme Working Group (PWG) for Agricultural Education Curriculum review, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Department of Technology and Vocational Education January, 2023 to March, 2023 |
| 12 | Departmental Assistant Course Adviser 100 level (BUS EDU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Department of Technology and Vocational Education February, 2022 to Present |
| 13 | Departmental Coordinator Regular (Agricultural Education), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Department of Technology and Vocational Education February, 2022 to Present |
| 14 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2020 to Present |
| 15 | Lecturer 2, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam June, 2018 to June, 2018 |
| 16 | NYSC, Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, Ondo State February, 2012 to February, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nwakile, T. C., Izuakor, C. F., & Onogu, B. (2026, April) Technology-Enhanced Apprenticeships: Bridging School and Industry Partnerships. In C. Orji (Ed.), Reimagining Global Vocational Teacher Education Through Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL). IGI Global Scientific Publishing, ISBN13: 9798337358659 ISBN13 Softcover: 9798337358666 EISBN13: 9798337358673 DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-5865-9.ch009,, pp 303-346 |
| 2 | Nwakile, T. C., Izuakor, C. F., Onogu, B. & Ali, C. C.. (2026, April) Artificial Intelligence in Agribusiness Education: Innovation, Sustainability, and Institutional Transformation. In E. O. Ugwuoke., A. U Uzuagu., O. O. Okanazu., C. J. Okelewe., I. N. Edeh & C. C. Kanu (Eds), Artificial Intelligence in Business. Educational and Implementation Framework. University of Nigeria Press Limited. University of Nigeria Nsukka, ISBN: 978-978-62323-4-8, pp 522-539 |
| 3 | Izuakor, C. F., Ogbonna, E. K. & Ukonze, J. A. (2025, August) Artificial Intelligence in Agricultural Education. In V. N. Asogwa,, C. C. Ali., A. F. Tsikati & G. N. Ubah (Eds), Agricultural Education in Africa: Perspectives, Practices and Innovations Department of Agricultural Education and Extension, University of Eswatini., Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data, pp 162-171 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ashagwu, Ojang Okadi, Toochukwu Collins Nwakile, Cajethan Uche Ugwuoke, Christian Chinedu Ali, Michael Ikehi, EuniceOluchi Innocent-Ene, Chiamaka Francisca Izuakor, Chinwe Rosita Umeh, Bilqis Oiza Okomanyi and Nicholas IrmiyaTetok. (2026, March), "Digital Financial Services, Gender and Climate-Resilience Pathways for Sustainable Agriculture in Nigeria", Discover Sustainability, Vol. 7, (Issue 448), pp 1-21, Thompson Reuters-WOS Journal Impact Factor:3.0 |
| 2 | Nwakile, T. C., Izuakor, C. F., Akarugwo, A. E., Okpe, C. E., Okwo, C. R., Tetok, N. I., Ameh, C. H., Ani, O. M., Zakari, D. A., Audu, G. A., Okpanachi, C. B., & Aliyu, G. O.. (2026, March), "Antimicrobial resistance in agricultural settings: A One Health approach to understanding cross-sectoral transmission and clinical implications.", Microbes and Infectious Diseases, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 1009-1017, (Scopus indexed) |
| 3 | Toochukwu Collins Nwakile, Chiamaka Francisca Izuakor, Christian Basil Omeh and Daniel Uchenna Chukwu. (2026, March), "Readiness of TVET Educators for AI-Supported Instruction: A Multi-Dimensional Assessment of Competencies and Pedagogical Adaption", TVET@Asia Journal, (Issue 26), pp 1-20, High Impact Factor Journal |
| 4 | Chiamaka Francisca Izuakor, Ph.D, Okafor Ndu Bibian, Ph.D and Juliana Ukonze (Prof). (2026, February), "Effect of Utilization of Systems Thinking Learning Strategies on Students’ Achievement in Agricultural Ecology in Secondary Schools in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Multidisciplinary and Current Research, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 21-28 |
| 5 | Chiamaka Francisca Izuakor, Udochukwu Mmaduabuchi Emeghebo, Toochukwu Collins Nwakile, Godfrey Nwabueze Omego, Opeyemi Tolulope Odewale, Blessing Ijeoma Attah, Margaret Ndidiamaka Ezeaku and Ikechukwu Jerry Ogbonna. (2026, February), "Promotion incentives and the dynamics of research motivation among Technical and Vocational Education and Training lecturers in Nigerian universities", Discover Education, pp 1-20, Scopus impact factor |
| 6 | Okafor Ndu Bibian ; Izuakor Chiamaka Francisca ; Alaribe Mary Otitochukwu. (2026, March), "Organic Farming and Sustainability of Agricultural Production in Era of Economic Uncertainty in Anambra State", West African Journal of Industrial and Academic Research, Vol. 27, (Issue 2), pp 130=139 |
| 7 | UMEH, C. R., IZUAKOR, C. F., ONAH, F.C., EYA, C. C., AMEH, H. I., NWAKILE, T. C., & ONYIA, C.C.. (2025, September), "Green Skills Training Needs of Agricultural Education Students of Universities for Employment After Graduation in Precision Agriculture in Enugu State", VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION JOURNAL, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 70-77 |
| 8 | Izuakor, C. F., Akomaye, A. L., Omeje, T. C. & Ukonze, J. A.. (2025, March), "Learning Model for the 21st Century Agricultural Education Graduates for the New Global Economy as Perceived by Stakeholders in Enugu State.", Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 81-89 |
| 9 | Okafor N. B., Iheakolam G. I., C. F. Izuakor., & Okeke A. U. (2024, December), "MANAGEMENT SKILLS REQUIRED FOR GROWTH AND SUSTAINABILITY OF BUSINESSES IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY IN ABA NORTH INDUSTRIAL AREA", Multidisciplinary Journal of Management and Social Science (MJMSS) Volume 1 Number 2, 2024 ISSN: 3043-6427, E-ISSN: 3043-6419, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 114-`123, ISSN: 3043-6427, E-ISSN: 3043-6419 |
| 10 | Izuakor Chiamaka Francisca, Okafor, B. N., Ogbonna, E.K. & Ukonze, J. A.. (2024, December), "Greening Agricultural Education Curriculum for Sustainable Workforce in Agricultural Production in SouthEast Nigeria", NAU Journal of Technology & Vocational Education, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 103-117 |
| 11 | Okafor Ndu Bibian, Chiamaka Francisca Izuakor. (2023, February), "Entrepreneurial Skills Required by Farmers for optimum Tomato Production in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State.", South Eastern Journal of research and sustainable development, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 19-47, 2021 impact factor: 2.75 Journal Ranking A++l |
| 12 | Ali, C. C., Okadi, A.O., Izuakor, C. F., and others. (2023, March), "Growth and yield parameters of watermelon cultivars planted with climate-smart integrated fertilizer management in sandy loam soil", International Journal of Agricultural Technology. A journal indexed in Scimago., Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 371-390, ISSN 2630-0192(online) |
| 13 | Christian Chinedu Ali, Vincent Chidindu Asogwa, Chiamaka Francisca Izuakor. (2022, December), "Manipulative effect of environmental conditions on the growth and yield of cucumber nourished with poultry manure in sandy loam soil.", Current Research in Agricultural Sciences. High impact factor Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 98-108, ISSN(e): 2312-6418, ISSN(p): 2313-3716 |
| 14 | Omeje Theresa Chinyere, Izuakor Chiamaka Francisca & Omeje Martina Ngozi. (2019, June), "Improving Traditional BeeKeeping Technologies For Sustainable Honey Production In Enugu State", Journal of Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria., Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 68-75 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Award of Scholarship" (March, 2015). Completed sponsored grant by Sir Emeka Offor Foundation |
| 2 | Awardee: "Identification of Awardees of Pre-Service Teachers Scholarship" (July, 2010 to July, 2011). Completed sponsored grant by ADF-Assisted Skills Training and Vocational Education Project |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Editorial Board for Journal of Business Education and Entrepreneurship" (February, 2026) |
| 2 | Editor, "International Journal of Agricultural Education and Research (IJAER)" (December, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATIONAL STUDIES (JRITES)" (April, 2026) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Supervision, "College of Postgraduate Studies" (April, 2026) |
| 2 | CEP Coordinator, "Department of Agricultural Education, NAU" (January, 2026) |
| 3 | ICT Officer, "Department of Agricultural Education, NAU" (January, 2026) |
| 4 | Examination Officer, "Department of Agricultural Education, NAU" (January, 2026) |
| 5 | Secretary, "Faculty of Technology and Vocational Education Postgraduate Defense Schedule" (December, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 6 | Programme Coordinator Regular, "Department of Agricultural Education, NAU" (January, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 7 | Secretary to Departmental Board, "Department of Agricultural Education, NAU" (January, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 8 | ICT Officer, "Department of Agricultural Education, NAU" (January, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 9 | Examination Officer, "Department of Agricultural Education, NAU" (January, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 10 | GST Lecturer, "School of General Studies" (October, 2025) |
| 11 | Co-Chairman (1), "TVE Accreditation Committee" (August, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 12 | Member, "Innovation and Exhibition Committee" (December, 2024) |
| 13 | Member, "Industrial Training/Teaching Practice Committee" (December, 2024) |
| 14 | Member, "Workshop, Seminar and Public Lectures Committee" (December, 2024) |
| 15 | Member, "Expansion and Extension Committee" (December, 2024) |
| 16 | Member, "Tetfund Accessibility Committee" (December, 2024) |
| 17 | Co-Chairman, "TVE Accreditation Committee" (July, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 18 | Programme Coordinator Regular, "Department of Technology and Vocational Education" (May, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 19 | Programme Working Group: Developing course contents at unit level, "Departmental Curriculum Committee" (January, 2023) |
| 20 | Member, "Departmental Curriculum Committee" (January, 2023 to August, 2024) |
| 21 | Programme Coordinator Regular, "Department of Technology and Vocational Education" (February, 2022 to April, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria (AETAN)" (member since 2024), https://aetan.com.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Association of Vocational and Technical Educators of Nigeria (AVTEN)" - AVTEN/MR/501 (member since 2024), https://avten-edu.org.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - EN/R/01951 (member since 2011), https://trcn.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Entrepreneurial Skill Acquisition by Teachers for Quality Teaching of Agricultural Education for Sustainability of SDG 4 In SouthEast Nigeria", (Association of Vocational and Technical Educators of Nigeria (AVTEN)), 2nd June, 2026 to 5th June, 2026; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Crowdfunding, Mobile Banking, And Fintech Solutions As Tools For Financing Smallholder Agriculture In Nigeria", (Department of Agricultural Education), 5th May, 2026 to 8th May, 2026; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 3 | "Perceived Impact of AI-Enabled Skills Training on Innovation Capacity in Agribusiness Enterprises in South East Nigeria", (Department of Business Education, Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education), 10th March, 2026 to 12th March, 2026; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 4 | "Effects of Cognitive Sequencing and Project-Based Learning on Academic Achievement of Students in Okra Production in Secondary Schools in Anambra State, Nigeria", (North Central American Association for Agricultural Education), 1st October, 2025 to 3rd October, 2025; Zoom |
| 5 | "Green Skills Training Needs of Agricultural Education Students of Universities for Employment after Graduation in Precision Agriculture in Enugu State", (Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education), 8th July, 2025 to 11th July, 2025; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 6 | "Organic Farming and sustainability of agricultural production in Anambra North Senatorial Zone of Anambra State", (Association of Vocational and Technical Educators of Nigeria (AVTEN)), 11th September, 2024 to 13th September, 2024; University of Uyo |
| 7 | "learning Model for the 21St century agricultural education graduateS for the neW global economy", (Agricultural Education Teachers Association of Nigeria (AETAN)), 28th May, 2024 to 31st May, 2024; Tai Solarin University of Education Ijagun, Ijebu-ode Ogun State. Nigeria |
| 8 | "Greening Agricultural Education Curriculum for Sustainable Workforce in Agricultural Production in South-East Nigeria", (Association of Vocational and Technical Educators of Nigeria (AVTEN) SOUTH EAST), 9th May, 2024 to 11th May, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 9 | "Entrepreneurial Skills Required by Local Farmers in Tomato Production in Ayamelum Local Government Area", (Centre for Technical Vocational Education, Training and Research (CETVETAR)), 13th June, 2023 to 16th June, 2023; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 10 | "Teaching Ethics For Sustainable Education", (Institute of Education University of Nigeria Nsukka), 20th August, 2018 to 23rd August, 2018; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 11 | "Refocusing TVET Instructional Delivery In Nigerian Schools In The Digital Era", (CETVETAR), 4th May, 2017 to 5th May, 2017; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Technical Workshop on Technicalities and Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business and Education,", (DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS EDUCATION FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA In Collaboration with Q-Verse Ltd.), 24th February, 2026 to 24th February, 2026; ASUU Secretariate, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, |
| 2 | "One day training on Academic writing and presentation for scopus and clarivate journals", (Faculty of Agriculture, NAU), 17th December, 2024 to 17th December, 2024; UNIZIK Business School |
| 3 | "Do it YOURSELF Research and Statistics Training Workshop", (Department of Technology and Vocational Education), 20th February, 2024 to 22nd February, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Faculty of Education), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "On-line Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Unit), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 6 | "Staff Professional Conduct: Imperatives for Quality Assurance.", (Workshop/Seminar Committee Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 2nd November, 2021 to 2nd November, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Artificial Intelligence-Driven Research Methodologies", (La Plage Meta Verse), 24th January, 2025 to 26th January, 2025; Zoom |
| 2 | "Ethical Artificial Intelligence Practice in Academia", (La Plage Meta Verse), 24th January, 2025 to 26th January, 2025; Zoom |
| 3 | "Using Artificial Intelligence for Curriculum Development", (La Plage Meta Verse), 24th January, 2025 to 26th January, 2025; Zoom |