Dr. Obianuju Blessing Mokwelu
Dr. Obianuju Blessing Mokwelu is a LECTURER II in GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr Obianuju Blessing Mokwelu.
I am a lecturer of Counselling Psychology in the department of Guidance and Counselling,Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. A seasoned Educator and Administrator
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Address: | Guidance And Counselling, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATEE. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2022) January, 2016 to August, 2021 PhD Counselling Psychology |
| 2 | Enugu State University Of Science And Technology, Enugu. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2019) February, 2013 to November, 2017 BEd Guidance And Counselling |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2016) March, 2012 to July, 2016 MEd Guidance And Counselling |
| 4 | Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2008) March, 2007 to February, 2008 PGDE Guidance And Counselling |
| 5 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2008) March, 2001 to September, 2004 B.Sc Industrial Chemistry |
| 6 | All Saints Primary School. (FSLC, September, 1992) September, 1986 to July, 1992 |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (March, 2024) October, 2023 to February, 2024 Diploma In Responsible Biometric Research |
| 2 | Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (March, 2024) October, 2023 to February, 2024 Diploma In Conflicts Of Interest |
| 3 | CERTIFIED BOARD OF LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONALS UNITED KINGDOM (December, 2023) September, 2023 to October, 2023 EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP LEADERSHIP |
| 4 | LA PLAGE META VERSE (August, 2023) June, 2023 to June, 2023 EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA INTERNATIONAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Departmental Secretary, Department of Guidance and Counselling November, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Head Teacher, Noble Heights School, Omagba Phase II, Onitsha September, 2009 to July, 2019 |
| 3 | Year Head, Mount Olive School, GRA, Onitsha September, 2007 to July, 2009 |
| 4 | Member, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) September, 2006 to August, 2007 |
| 5 | Student Assistant, Onitsha North Local Government Area September, 2005 to September, 2006 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Eberechukwu 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, ISSN: 2763 –3642 |
| 2 | Alphonsus Ekejiuba Oguzie, Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu, Obianuju Blessing Mokwelu, 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 2323 – 1744 |
| 3 | Obianuju Blessing Mokwelu, Anulika Valentina Etele, Uju Christiana Nwanna & Onyeisi Lucky Ogben. (2024, March), "EXPLORING THE PSYCHO-SOCIAL DYNAMICS: EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF ASSERTIVENESS TECHNIQUE ON LOW ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS", EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR), Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 1-6 |
| 4 | NWOBI NGOZIKA L., MUOKWELU BLESSING U, LUCKY O, OGBEN, UZOEKWE HELEN E. & UJU C. NWANNA. (2024, January), "Risk factors, consequences and counselling strategies in curbing human trafficking in Anambra state", JOURNAL OF SOCIAL & POLITICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 1-14 |
| 5 | Chigbu, Eberechukwu Francisca, Oguzie Alphonsus Ekejiuba, Obi, Joy Sylvia Chisara, Blessing Obianuju Mokwelu. (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, ISSN(print): 2833-4515, ISSN(online): 2833-4531 |
| 6 | NNADI GRACE CHINYERE, HELEN E. UZOEKWE, OGUZIE, ALPHONSUS EKEJIUBA, EDNA NKECHI OFOJEBE, MOKWELU OBIANUJU BLESSING. (2023, March), "COUNSELORS’ USE OF BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION TECHNIQUES IN INSTILLING DISCIPLINE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ONITSHA EDUCATION ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE.", Global Journal of Arts Humanity and Social Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 286-290 |
| 7 | NWOBI NGOZIKA .L, UZOEKWE HELEN .E, OJO TAIWO, MOKWELU BLESSING .U.. (2023, February), "COUNSELLORS PERCEIVED CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND COUNSELLING STRATEGIES IN REDUCING TEENAGE PROSTITUTION IN ANAMBRA STATE.", INTERNATIONAL JOUNAL OF: SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH AND ANTHROPOLOGY, Vol. 16, (Issue 6), pp 99-110 |
| 8 | Oguzie Alphonsus Ekejiuba, Obi Joy Sylvia Chisara, Nnadi Grace Chinyere, Mokwelu Obianuju Blessing, IGBOKWE LUCIA NNENNA. (2023, March), "CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND COUNSELLING STRATEGIES FOR CURBING LATENESS TO SCHOOL AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN IMO STATE", Sapientia Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Development Studies (SGOJAHDS), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 11 – 19 |
| 9 | O. B. Mokwelu, A. V. Etele, L. I. Akunne. (2023, February), "Perceived parent’s social status as determinants of students’ career choice in secondary schools in anambra state", Journal of Advanced Education and Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 115-120 |
| 10 | L. I. Akunne, V. N. Nwadinobi, O. B. Mokwelu, S. C. Ezeokafor. (2023, March), "The Relationship between Teacher’s Motivation and their Job Satisfaction in Secondary Schools in Onitsh Education Zone, Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, Vol. 41, (Issue 1), pp 31-38 |
| 11 | Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca, Oguzie Alphonsus Ekejiuba, Akuezuilo Juliana Azuka, Ofojebe Edna Nkechi, Mokwelu Blessing Obianuju. (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, ISSN(print): 2833-4515, ISSN(online): 2833-4531 |
| 12 | Uzoekwe Helen Efeyadu, Nnadi Grace Chinyere, Mokwelu Obianuju Blessing, Ofojebe Edna Nkechi, Ojo Taiwo Abiodun,. (2023, March), "Counsellors’ perceived health promoting behaviours for enhancing physical well-being of clients", International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM), Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 1391-1395 |
| 13 | Uzoekwe, Helen Efeyadu, Nnadi Grace Chinyere, Mokwelu Obianuju Blessing, Nwanna Uju C, Ojo Taiwo Abiodun. (2023, March), "Counsellors’ Perceived Causes and strategies for reducing suicidal thoughts among secondary school teenagers", International Journal of Scientific Research and Management (IJSRM), Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 1383-1390 |
| 14 | Etele Anulika Valentina, Ezebude Nkechi Chinwe, Mokwelu Obianuju Blessing and Azuji Ifeanyi Mathew. (2023, December), "Do Emotional Intelligence and SelfEfficacy Correlate with Marital Satisfaction of Married Teachers in Anambra State?", Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, pp 1-10 |
| 15 | NWOBI NGOZIKA L.; UZOEKWE HELEN E.; NNADI GRACE C.; & MUOKWELU BLESSING U.. (2023, March), "CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND COUNSELLING STRATEGIES IN REDUCING SPOUSAL ABUSE IN ANAMBRA STATE.", JOURNAL OF INNOVATION RESEARCH & ADVANCED STUDIES, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 119-134 |
| 16 | Anulika Valentina Etele, Nkechi Chinwe Ezebude, Obianuju Blessing Mokwelu, Ifeanyi Mathew Azu. (2023, July), "Do Emotional Intelligence and Self-Efficacy Correlate with Marital Satisfaction of Married Teachers in Anambra State?", Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Sciences, Vol. 36, (Issue 8), pp 111-120 |
| 17 | Helen 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 |
| 18 | Ngozika L. Nwobi, Fransisca U. Udeagha, Edna N. Ofojebe, Blessing U. Mokwelu. (2022, December), "Teachers’ Perception of Causes, Consequences and Strategies in Managing Learning Disabilities among Secondary School Students in Anambra State", Prestige Journal of Education, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 146-158 |
| 19 | Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca (Ph.D), Ofojebe Edna Nkechi (Ph.D), Grace Chinyere Nnadi (Ph.D), Uzoekwe Helen. E (Ph.D), Mokwelu Blessing Obianuju (Ph.D). (2022, June), "Parenting Styles as Determinant of Sexual Relations of In-School Adolescents in South East Nigeria", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 79-106 |
| 20 | Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca (Ph.D), Mokwelu Blessing Obianuju (Ph.D), Nwosu Ikechukwu, Nwobodo Patience. (2022, February), "The Role 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 |
| 21 | Chigbu Eberechukwu Francisca (Ph.D), Suleh Bala Albert, Grace Chinyere Nnadi (Ph.D), Mokwelu Blessing Obianuju (Ph.D). (2022, August), "Integration of Digital Technologies for Employability and Global Competitiveness of Professional Counsellors in Imo State", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 285-295 |
| 22 | Oguzie Alphonsus Ekejuba, Obi Joy Sylvia Chisara, Nnadi Grace Chinyere, Mokwelu Blessing Obianuju, Etele Valentina Anulika, Okpala Miriam Chioma. (2022, June), "Test Anxiety as Correlate of Secondary School Student's Attitude towards Examination Malpractice in Imo State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, Vol. 16, (Issue 7), pp 40-52 |
| 23 | Chinyelu N. Nwokolo, Mokwelu, Obianuju Blessing. (2021, March), "EFFECT OF MODELLING TECHNIQUE IN ENHANCING LOW ACADEMIC SELF-CONCEPT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 281-292 |
| 24 | Eberechukwu Francisca Chigbu (PhD), Ngozika Lovina Nwobi (PhD), Loveth Chinasa Ngwaka, Blessing Obianuju Mokwelu. (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. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 25 | NWOBI NGOZIKA L, NNADI GRACE C. OJO TAIWO, MOKWELU BLESSING. (2021, September), "COUNSELLORS PERCEPTION OF CAUSES AND COUNSELLING STRATEGIES IN REDUCING DEPRESSION AMONG MARRIED WOMEN IN OGIDI EDUCATION ZONE OF ANAMBRA STATE", JOURNAL OF AFRICAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 23-38, ISSN: 0081 – 3998 |
| 26 | Ngwaka Loveth Chinasa, Chigbu Eberechukwu Franscisca, Nnadi Grace Chinyere, Mokwelu Blessing Obianuju. (2021, June), "Attitude of maried people towards family planning practices in Enugu State", SAPIENTIA GLOBAL JOURNAL OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 106-113 |
| 27 | Chigbu Eberechukwu Franscisca, Nwobi Ngozika Lovina, Ngwaka Loveth Chinasa, Mokwelu Blessing Obianuju. (2021, August), "Parenting styles of in-school adolescents in south-east nigeria", European Journal of Education Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 121-134 |
| 28 | Chigbu Eberechukwu Franscisca, Etele Anulika Valentina, Mokwelu Blessing Obianuju, Animba Ijeoma Evelyn. (2021, September), "Teachers' Perception of Climate Change Curriculum Implementation in Biology Education Programme in Nsukka Education Zone", Prestige Journal of CounsellingPsychology, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 185-198 |
| 29 | Nwobi Ngozika L, Uzoekwe Helen E, Ofojebe Edna, Mokwelu Obianuju Blessing. (2021, March), "Counselling Strategies for Reducing Examination Malpractice Among Secondary School Students in Ogidi Education Zone of Anambra State", Journal of Guidance and Counselling Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 183-191 |
| 30 | Ozuome Caroline Chinyere, Oguzie Alphonsus Ekejiuba, Mokwelu Obianuju Blessing, Anyamene Ada. (2020, December), "Locus of Control as a Correlate of Secondary School Students’ Academic Achievement in Imo State, Nigeria", Journal of Guidance and Counselling Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 374-385 |
| 31 | Okafor, Esther Ogoamaka; Mokwelu Blessing Obianuju. (2018, February), "Influence Of Co-education On Academic Performance Of Secondary School Students In Anambra State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 68-76 |
| 32 | Nwokolo C, Mokwelu O.B, Umezulike R.E. (2017, September), "Effects Of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique On Test Anxiety Among Secondary School Students", Journal for Education, Social Behaviour and Sciences, Vol. 23, (Issue 3), pp 1-10 |
| 33 | Nwokolo C, Mokwelu O.B, Eneasator U.E. (2017, August), "Effects Of Meditation Technique On Test Anxiety Among Secondary School Students In Anambra State, Nigeria", European Scientific Journal, Vol. 13, (Issue 32), pp 271-285 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | O. B Mokwelu. (2023, October), "Prosocial Involvement and Attitude Towards School as Determinants of Students Academic Engagement in a Period of Socio-Political and Economic Uncertainty in Anambra State", |
| 2 | Mokwelu Obianuju Blessing, Etele Anulika Valentina, Azuji Ifeanyi Mathew. (2023, September), "Prosocial Involvement and Attitudes towards Schools as Determinants of Students' Academic Engagement in a Period of Socio-Economic Uncertainties in Anambra State", |
| 3 | Oparah Z.C, Mokwelu O.B, Madura B.C. (2018, August), "Effects Of Group Counselling In Enhancing Students Social Adjustments In Tertiary Institutions In IMO State, Nigeria", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Chairperson, "Basilica Church of St. Andrews (Anglican Communion), Odoakpu, Onitsha Protocol Committee" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Secretary, "Basilica Church of St. Andrews (Anglican Communion), Odoakpu, Onitsha Building Committee" (February, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Education National Conference Organizing Committee" (January, 2023) |
| 4 | Board Member, "Archbishop Onyemelukwe Memorial Secondary School, Onitsha" (May, 2023) |
| 5 | Domestic Electoral Observer, "Dynamic Youths Organisation of Nigeria" (February, 2023) |
| 6 | PCC Member, "Basilica Church of St. Andrews (Anglican Communion), Odoakpu, Onitsha" (February, 2023) |
| 7 | 2021/2022 Year Staff Adviser, "Guidance and Counselling" (February, 2022) |
| 8 | Undergraduate Project Supervisor, "Guidance and Counselling" (February, 2020) |
| 9 | Archdeaconry Protocol Officer, "General women association of Onitsha Central Archdeaconry" (December, 2018) |
| 10 | Women Secretary, "Basilica Church of St. Andrews (Anglican Communion), Odoakpu, Onitsha" (February, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATIONAL PRACTITIONERS" - IICEP/NG/F/1252 (member since 2023), https://iicep.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "PEACE ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION" (member since 2023), https://ipcr.gov.ng/National_Peace_Academy.html |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered)" (member since 2022), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://nim.ng |
| 4 | Full Member, "Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON)" - 2233 (member since 2021), https://www.cassonnigeria.org/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)" - AN/R/05298 (member since 2017), https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "Administrative Staff College of Nigeria" (member since 2015), http://www.ascon.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Education in a Period of Socio-Political and Economic Uncertainty", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 31st October, 2023 to 3rd November, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Mental Health and Counselling Psychology in the Post-Covid 19 Era in Nigeria", (Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) 46th Annual International Conference), 15th August, 2022 to 19th August, 2022; Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State |
| 3 | "Faculty of Education National Conference", (Faculty of Education), 15th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "Counselling for Effective Citizenship and National Rebirth in Post-COVID 19 Era", (Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON)), 16th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Oyo State. |
| 5 | "45th International Conference of the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON)", (Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON)), 9th August, 2021 to 13th August, 2021; University of Ibadan |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "FUNDAMENTALS OF RESEARCH SUPERVISION AND WORKS ETHICS", (Faculty of Education), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Online Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered)", (Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered), South East Zone), 21st July, 2022 to 23rd July, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 4 | "Rebranding Counsellors at Duty Post", (Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) Anambra State), 7th December, 2021 to 8th December, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 5 | "Academic Research is Exciting", (Department of Guidance and Counselling), 8th May, 2015 to 8th June, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |