Dr. Ugochukwu Evaristus Abba
Dr. Ugochukwu Evaristus Abba is a LECTURER I in PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Ugochukwu Abba is a lecturer in the Department of Public Administration at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. He holds a PhD in Public Administration, as well as other degrees in Education, Political Science, and English & Literary Studies. Dr. Abba has extensive experience in teaching, research, and leadership at several Nigerian tertiary institutions, including the University of Calabar, Madonna University, Okija, Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
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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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023) January, 2016 to December, 2023 PhD Public Administration |
| 2 | Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2007) January, 2004 to April, 2007 BSc (Public Admin.) Public Administration |
| 3 | University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, July, 2005) January, 2003 to September, 2004 Msc (Public Admin.) Public Administration |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2001) January, 2006 to December, 2007 Masters In Public Administration (MPA ) Public Administration |
| 5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, August, 2001) January, 1996 to May, 1997 Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) In Public Administration Public Administration |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 1994) January, 1991 to February, 1994 B.Ed. (Educational Administration And Supervision/Political Science) Educational Administration And Supervision/Political Science |
| 7 | College of Education Nsugbe. (NCE, May, 1990) September, 1986 to June, 1989 NCE English And Literary Studies |
| 8 | Abbot Boys Secondary School, Ihiala. (GCE, June, 1985) September, 1980 to June, 1984 GCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairperson, Board of Directors, Archbishop Charles Heerey College of Health Sciences and technology, Nkpor November, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Coordinator BSc Local Government and Development Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Ag. Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University July, 2025 to July, 2025 |
| 4 | Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Public Administration and Development Studies (IJPADS) June, 2024 to Present |
| 5 | LECTURER 1, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY October, 2023 to Present |
| 6 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2021 to Present |
| 7 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2019 to March, 2021 |
| 8 | Rector, Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko January, 2015 to August, 2019 |
| 9 | Member, Programme Implementation Committee (PIC), Legacy University, Okija January, 2013 to December, 2015 |
| 10 | Head of Department, Madonna University, Okija January, 2008 to December, 2012 |
| 11 | Senior Lecturer, Madonna University, Okija January, 2007 to December, 2012 |
| 12 | Lecturer II, Madonna University, Okija January, 2004 to December, 2006 |
| 13 | Part-time Lecturer, University Of Calabar, Onitsha Study Centre January, 1998 to December, 2000 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Chijioke I. Ojiako Ph.D, Ugoo E. Abba Ph.D and Angela E. Nwafor Ph.D. (2025, May) Public Policy Analysis and Decision Making (Theories and Cases) Abbot Books LTD |
| 2 | Chijioke I. Ojiako, Angela E. Nwafor, Ugoo E. Abba. (2025, January) Public Policy Analysis and Decision Making: A Diagnostic Approach Abbot Books Ltd |
| 3 | Ugoo E. Abba, Chika C. Abba. (2014, January) Authority In Civic Education For SSCE And Undergraduates Abbot Books Ltd, Onitsha |
| 4 | Ugoo E. Abba, P. Egonu. (2010, January) Elements Of Government For Undergraduate Studies Abbot Books Ltd, Onitsha |
| 5 | Ugoo E. Abba. (2008, January) Modern Public Administration: Theories And Applications In Nigeria Abbot Books Ltd, Onitsha |
| 6 | Ugoo E. Abba. (2007, January) Public Finance And Government Budgeting In Nigeria. Abbot Books Ltd, Onitsha |
| 7 | Ugoo E. Abba, Vincent Nwanne. (2007, January) Local Government Administration In Nigeria Abbot Books Ltd, Onitsha |
| 8 | Ugoo E. Abba, Rosemary Anazodo. (2006, January) Development Administration In Africa (Cases From Selected African Countries) Abbot Books Ltd, Onitsha |
| 9 | Ugoo E. Abba, Rosemary Anazodo, Joseph C. Okoye. (2004, January) Management And Organization Behavior (Theories And Applications In Nigeria) Abbot Books Ltd, Onitsha |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Nma Okechukwu Okoroji, Ugochukwu E. Abba and Chijioke I. Ojiako. (2025, November) Public-Private Partnerships in Advanced and Developing Economies: Issues, Challenges and Prospects Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered, Unizik Chapter, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Abba, U.E., and Ojiako, C.I.. (2026, April), "Democratic Governance and Citizen Participation in Nigeria: The Role of State Legislators", Journal of Emerging Trends in Mgt Sci Entrep, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Chijioke I. Ojiako & Ugochukwu E. Abba. (2026, March), "Urban Planning and Rising Urban Slums in Anambra State, Nigeria, 2015 - 2025", Journal of Public Administration, Policy and Governance Research |
| 3 | Ikechukwu Ogeze Ukeje, Goodness Amaka Offiah, Ifeoma Loretto Nnaji, Harrison Onuwa Iwuala, Yves Mary Virginia Obi, Ugochukwu Evaristus Abba, Chijioke Iwubueze Ojiako, Joseph Enyioma Akonye. (2025, November), "From Policies To Strategic Actions: Digitally Transforming Higher Education in Nigeria Through A Stakeholder-Driven Co-Governance Model", Innovative Higher Education, SCOPUS-indexed; Q1 journal |
| 4 | Emma E.O. Chukwuemeka, Kenneth O. Iloanya, Ugoo E. Abba. (2025, January), "A Re-appraisal of Fiscal Federalism and Success of Awka North Local Government Council: The Shenanigan, Imbroglio and Solutions", Journal of Policy and Development Studies, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 49-70 |
| 5 | JAMES .O. ANI, UGOO .E. ABBA, CHIJIOKE .I. OJIAKO. (2025, March), "HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT SERVICE DELIVERY IN EBONYI STATE: A STUDY OF SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (IJPADS) |
| 6 | JAMES O. ANI, UGOO E. ABBA, CHIJIOKE I. OJIAKO. (2024, December), "INTERROGATING THE CONTRIBUTION OF NIGER-DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (NDDC) TO THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF AKWA IBOM STATE", JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 93-111 |
| 7 | O. S. A. OBIKEZE, UGOO E. ABBA, CHIJIOKE I. OJIAKO. (2024, December), "POLITICAL CORRUPTION AND SUSTAINABILITY OF DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-23 |
| 8 | UGOO E. ABBA, CHIJIOKE I. OJIAKO, ANGELA EBELE NWAFOR. (2024, October), "EFFECT OF REFUGEE CAMPS ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF HOST COMMUNITIES IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 85-106 |
| 9 | J. O. ANI, UGOO E. ABBA, CHIJIOKE I. OJIAKO. (2024, October), "A SURVEY OF ELECTORAL VIOLENCE AND DEMOCRATIC CONSOLIDATION IN SOUTH EAST ZONE, NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 107-124 |
| 10 | Abba Ugochukwu Evaristus, J.O. Ani, Faith K. Ayatse, Anthony O. Agullah. (2023, August), "Implications of Sit-At-Home Order Strategy for Self-Determination Struggle of IPOB on Socio-Economic Development of the South East Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria", International Journal of Public Administration and Management Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 19-34 |
| 11 | Okonkwo Ebelechukwu Rebecca, Edokobi Tonna David, Abba Ugochukwu Evaristus. (2023, June), "Farmers and Herders Crises in Nigeria: Implication to Food Security in Southeast Nigeria", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 895-903 |
| 12 | Akwaeze Emeka Alex, Abba Ugochukwu Evaristus, Edokobi Tonna David. (2023, June), "Cultural Influences and Succession Management among Family Owned Businesses in Southeast Nigeria", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 885-894 |
| 13 | Abba Ugochukwu Evaristus, Ezekwe E. A., Anamelechi O. Nwele. (2023, September), "Improving Performance among Academic Staff of Nigerian Universities Through Information & Communication Technology (ICT)", CENTRAL ASIAN JOURNAL OF INNOVATIONS ON TOURISM MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE, Vol. 4, (Issue 9), pp 150-160 |
| 14 | Abba Ugochukwu Evaristus, Ani J. O, Ugochukwu Marius Ndubuisi. (2023, September), "Igbo’s Apprenticeship Style in Entrepreneurial Activity and Economic Development of the South East Region: A Study of International Market, Ebonyi State, Nigeria", AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, Vol. 6, (Issue 9), pp 174-186 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Abba, Ugochukwu Evaristus, Ani, J. O and Kenneth Okechukwu Iloanya. (2023, September), "“Igbo’s Apprenticeship Style in Entrepreneurial Activity and Economic Development of the South East Region: A Study of International Market, Ebonyi State, Nigeria", |
| 2 | Abba, Ugochukwu Evaristus, Ezekwe, E. A and Anamelechi O. Nwele. (2023, September), "Improving Performance among Academic Staff of Nigerian Universities Through Information & Communication Technology (ICT)", 2nd International Conference of Department of Public Administration Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. |
| 3 | Ugochukwu E. Abba, James O. Ani, Tonna D. Edekobi. (2021, August), "Effect Of Conflict Between Fulani Herdsmen And Farmers On Food Security In Benue State’ Governance And Development In COVID-19 ERA: Strategies For Breaking The Jinx", Department of Public Administration Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., 1st International Conference of Department of Public Administration Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. 11th -13th August 2021 |
| 4 | Ugochukwu E. Abba, Austine Ude, Onyekachi R. Eze. (2021, August), "Effect Of Refugee Camps On The Socioeconomic Development Of The Host Communities In Cross River State, Nigeria’ Governance And Development In COVID-19 ERA: Strategies For Breaking The Jinx", Department of Public Administration Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., 1st International Conference of Department of Public Administration Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. 11th -13th August 2021 |
| 5 | Ugochukwu E. Abba. (2012, November), "Youth Re-Orientation And Mass Education Programme As Necessary Input For Community Peace And Security", , Conference paper presented at the National Leadership Seminar at Nike Lake Resort, Enugu 3rd Nov., 2012. |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effect of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Strikes on Students' Academic Training in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 2019 - 2023" (2025). Completed Masters project by Nnaego, Jacinta Chinenye (2023456006FA) |
| 2 | "Effects of National Minimum Wage on the Living Standards of Workers in Awka North and South Local Government Areas (2011-2024)" (2025). Completed Masters project by Igboanua, Christopher Ndubuisi (2023456002FA) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Research and Human Development Grant" (August, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by XPEL Pharmaceutical Company Ltd |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "CAPACITY BUILDING AND EMPLOYEE SERVICE DELIVERY IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA, 2019 - 2024" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Chief Editor, "ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA, WEST AFRICA (2015- 2024)" (October, 2024) |
| 3 | Chief Editor, "IMPACT OF HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT ON YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN NIGERIA (2013-2023)" (October, 2024) |
| 4 | Chief Editor, "HARNESSING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A PATHWAY TO ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN AFRICA USING NIGERIA AS A STUDY" (December, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MSc Viva voce" (March, 2026 to March, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Resource person, "National Board for Technical Education" (December, 2018) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, Board of Trustees/Governors, "Heerey University" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Ag. Head of Department, "Department of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (July, 2025 to July, 2025) |
| 3 | Coordinator BSc Local Government and Development Administration, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (August, 2025) |
| 4 | Chairperson, Board of Directors, "Archbishop Charles Heerey College of Health Sciences and technology, Nkpor" (November, 2025) |
| 5 | MEMBER, "JOURNAL COMMITTE, DEPT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION NAU" (February, 2024) |
| 6 | CHAIRMAN, "3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTE, DEPT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION NAU" (February, 2024) |
| 7 | Editor-in-Chief, "International Journal of Public Administration and Development Studies (IJPADS)" (June, 2024) |
| 8 | Deputy Chairman, "1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE COMMITTE, DEPT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION NAU" (May, 2021 to April, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria" - 0211769 (member since 2021), https://cipan.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria" - 0211769 (member since 2021), https://cipan.ng |
| 3 | Fellow Member, "Institute of Political Administration and Management" - 0661 (member since 2017), http://www.ipam-ng.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "National Conference on: Strengthening Public Institutions for National Development", (Chartered Institute of Local government and Public Administration of Nigeria), 17th September, 2025 to 19th September, 2025; Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja |
| 2 | ""3rd Department of Public Administration International Conference, Artificial Intelligence in the 21st Century Administration in emerging States of Africa""", (Department of Public Administration), 12th September, 2024 to 13th September, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 3 | "2nd Department of Public Administration International Conference", (Department of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 15th September, 2023 to 16th September, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "1ST Public Administration International conference", (Department of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 11th August, 2021 to 13th August, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |