Dr. Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu

Dr. Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu is a LECTURER I in GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu

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Dr, Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu, is a Lecturer in the Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe, University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. She has her PhD in Guidance and counselling in University of Nigeria Nsukka. The research interest is based on family counselling, social psychology, behaviour modification, correlational studies, cause and effects researches. The strength of her research is on general modification of undesirable behaviour, adolescent behavioural modification and parental assessment and modeling. She has not less than sixty journal publications, both local and international and also textbooks on Interpersonal Relationship, guidance and counselling for special needs and introduction to culture and psychopathology. She has a track record of teaching, supervision and research. she is also a data analyst.

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Guidance And Counselling, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department/Sub-Unit:
GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Enugu State University Of Science And Technology (ESUT). (Bachelor Degree, February, 2020)
September, 2003 to December, 2007
B.sc Guidance & Counselling Guidance & Counselling
2UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2018)
July, 2014 to September, 2018
Ph.D GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
3UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA. (Master Degree, January, 2013)
September, 2010 to June, 2012
M.ed. GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING

Relevant/Working Experience

1Editor, South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics
December, 2024 to Present
2SUPERVISOR, POSTGRADUATES PROGRAMMES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
April, 2024 to Present
3CORDINATOR, CLINIC COUNSELLORS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
February, 2024 to Present
4P.G. SECRETARY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
February, 2024 to Present
5SECRETARY, OVIM WOMEN'S IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, OBAYI WOMEN'S WING ENUGU BRANCH
January, 2022 to April, 2024
6MEMBER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF EDUCATION AWARD COMMITTEE
May, 2021 to Present
7MEMBER, COMMITTEE ON TEACHING AND SUPERVISION MONITORING FACULTY OF EDUCATION, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE
May, 2021 to Present
8LECTURER II, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE
January, 2020 to Present
9Editor, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA DEPARTMENT OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING
January, 2020 to Present
10Editor, Sapientia Foundation Journal of Education, Sciences and Gender Studies (SFJESGS)
September, 2019 to Present
11LECTURER (PART-TIME), ENUGU STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TECHNICAL (ESCET)
September, 2015 to November, 2019
12SUPERVISOR, MASTERS & POSTGRADUATES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
September, 2010 to August, 2026
13COUNSELLOR, KONIGEN DES FRENDES COLLEGE
March, 2009 to December, 2019
14TEACHER/COUNSELLOR, ST. PAULS DE APOSTLE SECONDARY SCHOOL, ENUGU
January, 2007 to February, 2009

Creative Output

Books
1CHIGBU, EBERECHUKWU FRANCISCA (PhD), NGWAKA, CHINASA LOVETH (PhD), OGUZIE, ALPHONSUS EKEJIUBA (PhD), OBI, JOY SYLVIA (PhD)). (2023, July) INTRODUCTION TO CULTURE AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SCANNERgraphics Printing Press, pp 414
2Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca; Oguzie, Alphonsus Ekejiuba; Obi, Joy Sylvia Chisara; Ngwaka, Chinasa Loveth. (2022, August) GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS SCANNERgraphics Printing Press, pp 1-320
3OGUZIE, A.E., OBI, J.S.C & CHIGBU, E. F.. (2020, ) Principles Of Interpersonal Relationship: A Psychological Approach. Awka: De-Emerald printing and Publishing Company., pp 1-346
4Chigbu, E. F.. (2014, ) A Mirror Of Economics For Schools And Colleges Enugu: Favour Publishing Press., pp 1-405
Journal Articles
1Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie, Ph.D, Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu, Ph.D, Nwobi Ngozika Lovina, Ph.D and Obianuju Blessing Mokwelu, Ph.D. (2026, May), "CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND COUNSELLING STRATEGIES FOR CURBING SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OYI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA", Irish Journal of Educational Practice, Vol. 9, (Issue 03), pp 1-16
2Nkiru Veronica Nwadinobi Ph.D, Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu Ph.D, Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie Ph.D and Pat Okoli Ph.D. (2026, March), "THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-EFFICACY AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS AMONG PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENUGU EDUCATION ZONE, OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", Advance Journal of Current Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 1-11
3Nwobodo, Patience; 1 Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca;2 Nwosu, Ikechukwu Augustine3 & Lucky Onyeisi Ogben4. (2026, April), "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACADEMIC WORKLOAD AND ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN ENUGU STATE", Review of Education, Vol. 38, (Issue 1), pp 85-92
4Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu,1 Veronica Nkiru Nwadinobi, 2 Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie,3 Grace Chinyere Nnadi4 & Rosemary Ijeoma Nwofor. (2026, April), "ACADEMIC ADVISING AS A CORRELATE OF ACADEMIC BURNOUT AND CLASSROOM ENGAGEMENT AMONG IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE", Review of Education, Vol. 38, (Issue 1), pp 124-134
5Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie Ph.D., Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu Ph.D., Divine Chinemelum Ugwuele and Mirian Chioma Okpala. (2026, February), "ACADEMIC STRESS AS A CORRELATE OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA", Advance Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 30-45
6Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca Ph. D1 , Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie Ph. D2* , Christiana Ihuoma Ahaneku3 , Udefi, Uchenna Roseline4. (2026, February), "ROLES OF COUNSELLORS IN MITIGATING PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL MENOPAUSAL CHALLENGES AMONG WOMEN IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS, ENUGU STATE", Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (MSIJMR), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-13
7Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu et al.. (2025, August), "EFFECT OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIOIURAL THERAPY ON SUICIDAL IDEATION AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN THE UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA, IN ENUGU STATE.", Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON)), Vol. 48, (Issue 1), pp 232-245
8Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca; Nnadi, Grace Chinyere & Mokwelu, Blessing Obianuju. (2025, April), "EFFECTS OF SELF-MONITORING TECHNIQUE ON SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENUGU STATE", International Journal of Studies in Education, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 168-174
9NNADI, GRACE CHINYERE (PhD); UZOEKWE, HELEN E. (PhD); CHIGBU, EBERECHUKWU FRANCISCA (PhD);. (2025, March), "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTING STYLES AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE", International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies (IJMSSPCS), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-9
10Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie, Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu, Obianuju Blessing Mokwelu and Mirian Chioma Okpala. (2025, March), "PARENTING STYLES AS CORRELATES OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MATHEMATICS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA", Advance Journal of Current Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 1-11
11Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu, *Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie, Nkiru Veronica Nwadinobi and Obianuju Blessing Mokwelu. (2025, February), "COUNSELLORS STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AS CORRELATES OF TEACHERS JOB PERFORMANCE IN ENUGU STATE", Multidisciplinary Journal of Current Research and Review, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 55-67
12Vivian Ebele ANYADUBALU, Chinyelu Ngozi NWOKOLO & Eberechukwu Francisca CHIGBU. (2025, February), "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF CONCEPT AND THE SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED PERSONS IN SPECIAL SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE", Journal of Guidance and Counselling Studies (JGCS), Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 70-82
13Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu, Ph.D, Sanusi Muhammad Kani, Ph.D and Pat Okoli, Ph.D. (2024, January), "Extent of Application of Information Management Principles by Secondary School Principals and Counselors for Quality Assurance", The Anambra Counsellor, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 19-28
14Chinasa Loveth Ngwaka, Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu, PhD, Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie, PhD and Kizito A. Agha. (2024, May), "PEER PRESSURE AND SCHOOL TYPE AS CORRELATES OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE", Advance Journal of Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 1-17
15Loveth Chinasa Ngwaka, Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu , Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie, Nwadinobi, Vera Nkiru. (2024, February), "PARENTING STYLES AS CORRELATES OF TEENAGE PREGNANCY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", European Journal of Special Education Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 182-206
16Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu, PhD, Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie, PhD, Grace Chinyere Nnadi, PhD, Ihuoma Christiana Ahaneku and Marian Chioma Okpala. (2024, May), "COPING STRATEGIES AS CORRELATES OF SOCIO-POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA", Multidisciplinary Journal of Current Research and Review, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 1-10
17Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca PhD1, Patience Nwobodo PhD2 & K.A. Agha3. (2024, July), "STUDENTS’ AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF EDUCATION REFORMS FOR EFFECTIVE COUNSELING SERVICES IN ENUGU STATE", International Journal of Studies in Education, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 191-198
18Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca (PhD)1, Oguzie, Alphonsus Ekejiuba (PhD)2, Akuezuilo, Juliana Azuka (PhD)3, Ofojebe, Edna Nkechi (PhD)4, Mokwelu, Blessing Obianuju (PhD)5. (2023, February), "Effect of Cognitive Restructuring Technique on Emotional Adjustment Among Sampled Single Mothers in Abia State, Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 62-67
19Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca (Ph.D)1, Oguzie, Alphonsus Ekejiuba (Ph.D)2, Obi, Joy Sylvia Chisara (Ph.D)3, Blessing Obianuju Mokwelu (Ph.D)4. (2023, April), "The Role of Counsellors in Sustainable Constitutional Democracy in Enugu State", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 147-151
20Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca. (2023, June), "EFFECT OF E-COUNSELLING ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (ESUT) NIGERIA", European Journal of Open Education and E-learning Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 99-110
21Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca, Vita-Agundu, Uche, Patience Nwobodo. (2023, June), "EFFECT OF TOKEN ECONOMY ON LOW ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENUGU NORTH, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", European Journal of Open Education and E-learning Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 86-96
22Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu1, Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie2, Joy Sylvia Chisara Obi3, Juliana Azuka Akuezuilo4, Lucky Onyeisi Ogben5. (2023, April), "Counselling Strategies for Preventing Early Girl-Child Marriage in Afikpo Education Zone of Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Human Nature Research Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-8
23Obi, Joy Sylvia Chisara (PhD), Oguzie, Alphonsus Ekejiuba (PhD), Chigbu, Francisca Eberechukwu (PhD), Nandi, Grace Chinyere (Ph.D). (2023, March), "Percieved Strategies for Minimizing School Related Gender Based Violence in a Post Covid-19 Era among Adolescents in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 109-114
24Dorathy C. Ezeunara, Dr. Lilian Chijioke Ozoemena*, Dr Damian Chijioke Ncheke, Offiong Asuquo Effanga, Theresa Ifeoma Nwankwo, Dr. Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca, Ifelunwa Okolo, Dr. Patience Nwobodo, Idoko Esther Owobi, & Chimezie Odionye. (2023, May), "Academic Orientation As A Predictor Of School Adjustment Of In-School Adolescents In Dekina Education Zone Of Kogi State, Nigeria", Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results, Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 3861-3871
25Nwobodo, Patience (PhD), Uzoekwe, Helen E (PhD), Nwosu Ikechukwu Augustine, Ebere Ann Onu, Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca (PhD). (2022, November), "ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IGBO-ETITI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA.", JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND TOURISM EDUCATION (JETE), Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 184-192
26Patience Nwobodo1 , Paul N. Onwuasoanya1 , Francisca E. Chigbu2* , Peter N. Chukwu3 , Joachim C. Omeje1. (2022, June), "Effects Of Systematic Desensitization On Test Anxiety Of Adult Learners In Enugu State Nigeria", Webology, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 737-750
27Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca1i, Suleh, Bala Albert2, Grace Chinyere Nnadi1 Mokwelu, Blessing Obianuju1. (2022, May), "INTEGRATION OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR EMPLOYABILITY AND GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLORS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 285-295
28Grace Chinyere Nnadi1, Benedicta I. Nnodum2, Chima Ify2, Chigbu Francisca Eberechukwu1i, Uzoekwe, H. E.1. (2022, May), "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND JOB COMMITMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELLORS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 248-259
29Obi Joy Sylvia Chisara, Nwosu Ikechukwu Augustine and Chigbu Francisca Eberechukwu. (2022, August), "Perceived Psychological and Social Tenets of Academic Stress by Undergraduate Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", THE COUNSELLOR, Vol. 45, (Issue 1), pp 224-237
30AKUEZUILO JULIANA AZUKA (PhD), BALA ALBERT SULEH (PhD), CHIGBUEBERECHUKWU FRANCISCA (PhD), ISREAL PHILIP GANI. (2022, August), "COUNSELLOR’S PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING PROCESS IN THE PROMOTION OF A HEALTHY SCHOOL CLIMATE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA.", Global Journal of Education, Humanities and Management Sciences (GOJEHMS);, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 115 – 124
31Nwosu, Ikechukwu Augustine; Chigbu, Eberechukwu Fransisca (PhD); Etele, Valentina Anulika (PhD); Obi, Joy-Sylvia Chisara (PhD). (2022, June), "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 17-24
32Chigbu, Eberechukwu Fransisca (PhD); Nwosu, Ikechukwu Augustine; Etele, Valentina Anulika (PhD); Obi, Joy-Sylvia Chisara (PhD). (2022, May), "RELATIONSHIP EXISTING BETWEEN TEST ANXIETY AND SELF-ESTEEM OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 130-135
33Nwosu, Ikechukwu Augustine; Chigbu, Eberechukwu Fransisca (PhD); Etele, Valentina Anulika (PhD); Obi, Joy-Sylvia Chisara (PhD). (2022, May), "EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING: A PANACEA FOR MORAL DECADENCE AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 172-178
34Chigbu E. F., Grace, C. N., Ofojebe, E. N., & Akuezuilo. (2022, February), "Impact of Football Betting on Study Habit of Senior Secondary School Students in Enugu State, Nigeria", Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, Vol. 16, (Issue 3), pp 1-7
35Grace, C.N.; Uzoekwe, H. E.; Ofojebe, E. N.; Chigbu, E.F.. (2022, February), "IMPLICATION OF MORAL DECADENCE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", European Journal of Social Sciences Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 28-35
36Chigbu, E. F., Mokwelu, B. O., Ikechukwu, A. N. & Nwobodo, P.. (2022, February), "The Roles of Counselling Education in the Rehabilitation of Teachers with Psychopathic Issues in Enugu State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp 81-88
37Nnadi Grace C., Nwadinobi, Vera N., Uzoekwe Helen E., Chigbu Eberechukwu F. and Ofojebe Edna N. (2022, August), "Counsellors Perception on Transformation of Secondary School Students Value Orientation and Entrepreneurial Skills Development in post COVID 19 era in Anambra State of Nigeria.", The Counsellor, Vol. 45, (Issue 2), pp 281-289
38Chigbu, E.F.; Ofojebe, E. N., Nnadi, G.C., Uzoekwe, H.E & Mokwelu, B.O.. (2022, January), "PARENTING STYLES AS DETERMINANT OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR OF IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 79-106
39Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu, Ph.D; Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie, Ph.D; Augustine Nwosu Ikechukwu; Chinasa Loveth Ngwaka. (2022, June), "Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through Career Development in Technical and Vocational Education Programmes in Public Universities in Enugu State, Nigeria", Prestige Journal of Education, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 240-251
40Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu, Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie, Nwosu Ikechukwu Augustine, Loveth Chinasa Ngwaka, Ebele Ann Onu. (2022, September), "Effects of Cognitive Restructuring and Self-Management Techniques on Methamphetamine Abuse among Youth in Enugu State, Nigeria", Human Nature Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 335-345
41Helen Efeyadu Uzoekwe, Grace Chinyere Nnadi, Francisca Eberechukwu Chigbu, Edna Nkechi Ofojebe, Obianuju Blessing Muokwelu. (2022, September), "Factors Hindering Students from Accessing Guidance and Counselling Services", Prestige Journal of Counselling Psychology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 138-145
42Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu and Sunusi Muhammad Kani. (2022, September), "Guidance and Counsellors’ Roles in Equipping Nigerian University Graduates for Employability and Competiveness in the Global Market", Prestige Journal of Counselling Psychology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 146-153
43Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu, Peter Ndubuisi Chukwu, & Patience Nwobodo. (2022, September), "Teacher’s Influence on Scholastic Motivation of Adolescents in Secondary Schools in Enugu State", Prestige Journal of Counselling Psychology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 201-210
44AKUEZUILO JULIANA AZUKA (PhD), BALA ALBERT SULEH (PhD), CHIGBU EBERECHUKWU FRANCISCA (PhD), ISREAL PHILIP GANI. (2022, August), "COUNSELLOR’S PARTICIPATION IN DECISION MAKING PROCESS IN THE PROMOTION OF A HEALTHY SCHOOL CLIMATE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA.", Global Journal of Education, Humanities and Management Sciences (GOJEHMS), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 115 – 122
45CHIGBU, E.F., OGUZIE, A.E. & OBI, J.S.C.. (2021, July), "PERCEIVED PSYCHOSOCIAL ADJUSTMENT PROBLEMS IN POST COVID-19 ERA AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN IMO STATE.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STUDIES IN EDUCATION (SPECIAL EDITION)), Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 691-702
46CHIGBU, E.F., OGUZIE, A.E. & OBI, J.S.C.. (2021, August), "UNEMPLOYMENT AND YOUTH RESTIVENESS IN AFRICA: IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNSELLING", ASIAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL STUDIES, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 36-49
47CHIGBU, E.F., OGUZIE, A.E. & OBI, J.S.C.. (2021, June), "EFFECTIVE PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING AS A PANACEA FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL SECURITY.", Institute of Education Journal, Vol. 33, (Issue 1), pp 237-243
48Bala Albert Suleh and Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca. (2021, December), "Perception on the Influence of Guidance and Counselling Practices on Career Choice among Secondary School Students in Jalingo Metropolis, Taraba State", Prestige Journal of Education, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 274-284
49Chigbu, E.F.; Obi, J.S.C., Uzoekwe, H.E & Nnadi, G.C.. (2021, December), "Climate Change and Counselling Education: The Incontrovertible Role of Counselling in Psycho-Social Human Adjustment in Nigeria", Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 35-47
50CHIGBU, E.F., OBI, J.S.C., UZOEKWE, H.E., & AKUEZUILO, J.A. (2021, June), "SELF-EFFICACY AS PREDICTOR OF BEHAVIOURAL IMPROVEMENT AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN UDI EDUCATION ZONE, ENUGU STATE", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL SCIENCES, PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES (IJMSSPCS), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 67 - 76
51CHIGBU, E.F., ODO, C.O., OFOJEBE, E.N., & UZOEKWE, H.E. (2021, June), "SEXUAL PROMISCUITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN NSUKKA EDUCATION ZONE OF ENUGU STATE", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL SCIENCES, PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES (IJMSSPCS), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 53 - 65
52CHIGBU, E.F., NNADI, G.C., ODO, C.O., & ONU, E.A.. (2021, June), "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR OF IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN SOUTH EAST NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL SCIENCES, PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES (IJMSSPCS), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 14
53CHIGBU, E.F., NNADI, G.C., & NGWAKA, L.C.,. (2021, March), "EFFECTIVENESS OF VIRTUAL LEARNING ON TEACHERS' PEDAGOGY AND STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE IN IKEDURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL SCIENCES, PEACE AND CONFLICT STUDIES, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 371-382
54CHIGBU, E.F., NWOBI, N.L., NGWAKA, L.C., & MOKWELU, B.O.,. (2021, March), "COUNSELLING AS PREDICTOR OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ DESIRABLE BEHAVIOUR IN UDI EDUCATION ZONE OF ENUGU STATE", SAPIENTIA GLOBAL JOURNAL OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (SGOJAHDS), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 385 – 396
55Chigbu, E. F., Etele, A. V., Mokwelu, B. O. & Animba, I. E.. (2021, September), "Teachers’ Perception of Climate Change Curriculum Implementation in Biology Education Programme in Nsukka Education Zone", Prestige Journal of Counselling Psychology, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 185-198
56CHIGBU, E.F., NWOBI, N.L., NWANNA, U.C., & ETELE, A.V.. (2021, June), "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PEER INFLUENCE AND SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR OF IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA", EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDIES, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 181-204
57CHIGBU, E.F., ONU, E.A., ANIMBA, I.E., & NNABUGWU, O.C.. (2021, July), "IMPACTS OF NON-SALARY PAYMENT ON LECTURERS’ PERFORMANCES IN CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECTED UNIVERSITY - A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA", EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES STUDIES, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 168-180
58Chigbu, E.F., Suleh, B.A & Nwodo, P.. (2021, October), "COUNSELLORS’ ROLES IN ENHANCING HUMAN CAPITAL FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ENUGU EDUCATION ZONE OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", Online Journal of Arts, Management and Social Sciences (OJAMSS), Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 170-178
59CHIGBU, E.F., NWOBI, N.L., NGWAKA, L.C., & MOKWELU, B.O.. (2021, July), "PARENTING STYLES OF IN-SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA", EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATION STUDIES, Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 121-134
60MKPOIKANKE, S. O., IBIWARI, C. D., EBIZIE,E. N., CHIGBU, E.F., & MKPOIKANKE,F.O.,. (2021, June), "COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY AND STRESS REDUCTION AMONG PRIMARY EDUCATION PUPILS IN NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF RATIONAL-EMOTIVE & COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOR THERAPY
61CHIGBU, E.F., OBI, J.S.C., NNADI, G.C., & UZOEKWE, H.E. (2021, June), "ATTITUDE OF EDUCATED AND NON EDUCATED MARRIED PEOPLE TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING PRACTICES IN ENUGU WEST SENATORIAL ZONE", SAPIENTIA GLOBAL JOURNAL OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (SGOJAHDS), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 76 – 83
62CHIGBU, E.F., NNADI, G.C., UZOEKWE, H.E., OFOJEBE, E.N., & NWOBI, N.L.. (2021, June), "FORMS OF FAMILY PLANNING PRACTICES AMONG MARRIED PEOPLE IN ENUGU STATE.", SAPIENTIA FOUNDATION JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, SCIENCES AND GENDER STUDIES (SFJESGS), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 17-32
63NGWAKA, L.C.,CHIGBU, E.F.,NNADI, G.C., & MOKWELU, B.O.. (2021, June), "ATTITUDE OF MARRIED PEOPLE TOWARDS FAMILY PLANNING PRACTICES IN ENUGU STATE", SAPIENTIA GLOBAL JOURNAL OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (SGOJAHDS), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 106 – 113
64LUCY, U.U., CHIGBU, E.F., & ODO, C. O.. (2021, June), "COUNSELLING IMPLICATIONS OF SEXUAL PROMISCUITY AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN NSUKKA EDUCATION ZONE OF ENUGU STATE.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED RESEARCH IN EDUCATION (IJIRE), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-7
65Suleh, Bala Albert (Ph.D) & Chigbu, Eberechukwu Fransisca (Ph.D). (2021, September), "The Influence Of Social Media On Academic Performance Of Undergraduate Students Of College Of Education, Zing, Taraba State, Nigeria", Journal of Guidance and Counselling Studies,, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 278-286
66Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca. (2021, September), "Helicopter Parenting As Correlate Of Self Confidence And Esteem Of Adolescents In Secondary Schools In Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 35-42
67DIKE, I.C., EBIZIE, E.N., CHUKWUONE, C.A., EJIOFOR, N.J., ANOWAI, C.C., OGBONNAYA, E.K., UGWU, E.I., NKECHINYERE, U.S., CHIGBU, E. F., EZEAKU, M.N., N. (2021, June), "EFFECT OF COMMUNITY-BASED NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING INTERVENTION ON CHILDREN’S EATING HABITS", www.md-journal.com, Vol. 100, (Issue 30)
68CHIGBU, E. F., OGUZIE, A. E., & OBI, J. S. C.. (2021, ), "COUNSELLING STRATEGIES FOR MITIGATING BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU EDUCATION ZONE, NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING STUDIES A PUBLICATION DEPARTMENT OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 51-61
69ANIMBA, I.E., CHIGBU, E.F., & NDUBA, N.G.. (2021, July), "CHALLENGES TO EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL SUPERVISION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF ENUGU STATE", JOURNAL OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING STUDIES, A PUBLICATION DEPARTMENT OF GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA,, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 138-149
70CHIGBU, E.F., NGWAKA, L.C., & ONU, E.A.. (2020, December), "THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN WORK ENVIRONMENT AND JOB SATISFACTION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELLORS IN ENUGU EDUCATION ZONE OF ENUGU STATE,", SAPIENTIA FOUNDATION JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, SCIENCES AND GENDER STUDIES (SFJESGS), Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 85-92
71CHIGBU, E.F., NGWAKA, L.C., & NNADI, G.C.. (2020, September), "COUNSELLOR’S PERCEPTION OF COGNITIVE RESTRUCTURING AS A COUNSELLING STRATEGY FOR ENHANCING SELF ESTEEM AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENUGU STATE", SAPIENTIA FOUNDATION JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, SCIENCES AND GENDER STUDIES (SFJESGS, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 267-274
72CHIGBU, E.F., OGUZIE, A.E. & OBI, J.S.C.. (2020, June), "COUNSELLING: AN ADVOCACY FOR BALANCING GENDER DISPARITY FOR SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT", SAPIENTIA GLOBAL JOURNAL OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (SGOJAHDS), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 88 – 99
73OBI, J.S.C., CHIGBU, E.F., OGUZIE, A.E. & ICHA, C.. (2020, June), "ATTITUDE OF ADOLESCENTS TOWARDS EARLY MARRIAGE IN OHAUKWU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA.", SAPIENTIA FOUNDATION JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, SCIENCES AND GENDER STUDIES (SFJESGS), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 103 – 111
74CHIGBU, E.F., UZOEKWE, H.E., ANIMBA, I.E. & ONU, E.A.. (2020, December), "THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER ON PERSONALITY AND CAREER CHOICE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENUGU STATE.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED RESEARCH IN EDUCATION (IJIRE), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 11-17
75CHIGBU, E.F., NGWAKA, L. C. & UZOEKWE , H. E.. (2020, December), "PERSONALITY AND PARENTING STYLES AS DETERMINANT OF ADOLESCENT ACHIEVEMENT ORIENTATION IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU-NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED RESEARCH IN EDUCATION (IJIRE), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 6-10
76CHUKWU, P.N., & CHIGBU, E.F.. (2019, ), "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERSONALITY AND CAREER CHOICE OF STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ENUGU STATE", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INTEGRATED RESEARCH IN EDUCATION (IJIRE), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 195-200
77OMEJE, J. C; OTU, M. S; ANEKE, A. O; ADIKWU, V. O; NWAUBANI, O. O; CHIGBU, E. F; ONUIGBO, L. N; UDOM, I. E; AYE, E. N; AKANEME, I. N; EGEONU, D. C; EZ. (2018, August), "EFFECT OF RATIONAL EMOTIVE HEALTH THERAPY ON ALCOHOL USE AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING, HIV-POSITIVE PATIENTS.", www.md-journal.com, Vol. 97, (Issue 35), pp 1-7
78OMEJE, J. C; OPARANOZIE, C. I; ADIKWU, V. O; OTU, M. S; NWOSU, N. C; ANEKE, A. O; OMEJE, P. N; CHIGBU,, E. F; EGEONU, D. C; EZEMA, V. S; NWOBODO, P; &. (2018, April), "EFFECTS OF SYSTEMATIC DESENSITIZATION ON EXAMINATION PHOBIA OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF U – AND E-SERVICE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY., Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 29-38
Conference Papers
1CHIGBU, EBERECHUKWU FRANCISCA PhD. (2023, June), "EFFECT OF E-COUNSELLING ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (ESUT) NIGERIA", European Journal of Open Education and E-learning Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 99-110
2Obi, Joy Slyvia Chizara, Nwosu, Ikechukwu Augustine & Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca. (2022, August), "Perceived Psychological and Social Tenets of Academic Stress by Undergraduate Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State, Nigeria", The Counsellor, Vol. 45, (Issue 1), pp 224-237
3CHIGBU, E.F. & SUNUSI MUHAMMAD KANI. (2022, May), "GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLORS’ ROLES IN EQUIPPING NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY GRADUATES FOR EMPLOYABILITY AND COMPETITIVENESS IN THE GLOBAL MARKET", Prestige Journal of Counselling Psychology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 146-153
4CHIGBU, E.F., OGUZIE, A.E., OBI, J.S.C. & IKECHUKWU, A.N.. (2021, September), "SPECIAL NEED EDUCATION FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: IMPLICATION FOR COUNSELLING",
5CHIGBU, E.F., OGUZIE, A.E., IKECHUKWU, A.N., NWANNA, U. C. & ONU, E.A.. (2021, September), "ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) THROUGH CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMMES IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA.", Prestige Journal of Education, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 240-251
6Chigbu, E.F., Obi, J.S.C, Uzoekwe, H.E., Odo, C.O & Nnadi, G.C.. (2021, May), "Climate Change And Counselling Education: The Incontrovertible Role Of Counselling In Psycho- Social Human Adjustments"", Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 35-47
7Chigbu, E.F., Nwobi, N.L., Ngwaka, L.C., & Mokwelu, B.O.. (2021, June), "Parenting Styles Of In-School Adolescents In South-East, Nigeria.", European Journal of Education Studies (EJES), Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 121-134
8Omeje, J. C; Chigbu, E.F., & Ikechukwu, A.N.. (2021, August), "The Roles Of Counselling Education In The Rehabilitation Of Teachers With Psychopathic Issues In Enugu State, Nigeria.", Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp 81-88
9Chigbu, E.F., Oguzie, A.E. & Obi, J.S.C.. (2021, July), "Perceived Psychosocial Adjustment Problems In Post Covid-19 Era Among Secondary School Teachers In Imo State.", International Journal of Studies in Education (Special Edition), Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 691-702
10Chigbu E. F., Oguzie, A. E., & Obi, J. S. C.. (2020, May), "Effective Professional Counselling As A Panacea For Sustainable National Security", Institute of Education University of Nigeria, Nsukka., Vol. 33, (Issue 1), pp 237-243

Academic Leadership Qualities

Editorships
1Editor, "South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics" (December, 2024)
2Editor, "SAPIENTIA FOUNDATION JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, SCIENCES AND GENDER STUDIES" (September, 2019)

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"2024 Annual Hybrid International Conference of the Faculty of Education", (Faculty of Education University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 23rd April, 2024 to 26th April, 2024; Princess Alexandra Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
2"3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN THE 21ST CENTURY TEACHING AND LEARNING", (FACULTY OF EDUCATION), 13th June, 2023 to 16th June, 2023; ALEX EKWUEME FEDERAL UNIVERSITY NDUFU ALIKE, EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
3"4th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF EDUCATION, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY (COOU))), 10th May, 2022 to 12th May, 2022; PHARMACY AUDITORIUM COOU, IGBARIAM CAMPUS
4"2021 National Conference", (ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, FACULTY OF EDUCATION), 15th September, 2021 to 17th September, 2021; ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
5"ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF EDUCATION NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 15th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.
6"INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (CASSON)", (COUNSELLING ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (CASSON)), 16th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, OYO STATE
7"1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (SAPIENTIA FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA), 6th July, 2021 to 9th July, 2021; UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA
8"2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF EDUCATION ALEX EKWUEME FEDERAL UNIVERSITY NDUFU-ALIKE, EBONYI STATE.), 17th May, 2021 to 20th May, 2021; ALEX EKWUEME FEDERAL UNIVERSITY NDUFU-ALIKE, EBONYI STATE.
9"17TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA), 25th November, 2020 to 25th November, 2020; ONLINE (ZOOM)
10"ANNUAL NATIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE", (INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA), 20th October, 2020 to 20th October, 2020; ONLINE (ZOOM)