Mrs. Somkenechi Sophia Unachukwu.
Mrs. Somkenechi Sophia Unachukwu. is a LECTURER I in URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Personal Information
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Address: | Urban And Regional Planning, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Lagos. (Master Degree, April, 2019) January, 2016 to July, 2018 Master Of Landscape Architecture Environmental Sciences |
| 2 | University Of Lagos. (Master Degree, January, 2016) January, 2013 to December, 2015 Master Of Science In Urban And Regional Planning Environmental Sciences |
| 3 | University Of Lagos. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2010) January, 2005 to September, 2010 Bachelor Of Science In Urban And Regional Planning Environmental Sciences |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2020 to Present |
| 2 | Assistant Manager, Lynchris Global Company Limited August, 2012 to May, 2020 |
| 3 | Field Officer, Lagos State Physical Planning And Development Authority May, 2009 to October, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Jude U. Kujoh, Somkenechi S. Unachukwu, Agnes I. Ulayi, Nzemeka C. Olisah, Benjamin Anabaraonye. (2025, November), "Climate resilient strategies for enhancing farmers’ eye health for sustainable agriculture in Nigeria", Journal of Countries Studies, pp 1-10 |
| 2 | Unachukwu Somkenechi Sophia, Chukwuemeka Orji, Abaekih Charles Emeka. (2024, April), "Water Sanitation and Hygiene Practices in Slums – A Case Study of Ilaje Slum in Lagos State, Nigeria", International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 73 - 80 |
| 3 | Chukwuemeka Orji, Ebenezer Ngene, Somkenechi Sophia Unachukwu, Charles Emeka Abaekih. (2024, June), "Measurement of Neighbourhood Walkability in Enugu, Nigeria.", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 379 - 394 |
| 4 | Usang N Onnoghen, Somkenechi S Unachukwu, Evelyn I Orji, Beatrice O Ewa, Benjamin Anabaraonye. (2024, June), "The Role of Libraries in Promoting Climate Literacy in Nigeria", Recent Archives of Journalism & Mass Communication (RAJMC), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 5 |
| 5 | EGBUNA ONYINYECHI. K, UNACHUKWU SOMKENECHI SOPHIA, ALOM ANSELEM CHUKWUMA. (2024, June), "GULLY EROSION ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT IN ANAMBRA STATE NIGERIA", ICONIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING JOURNALS, Vol. 7, (Issue 12), pp 48 - 55 |
| 6 | ABAEKIH Charles Emeka, ABAEKIH Ifeyinwa Stella, Unachukwu Somkenechi Sophia. (2024, May), "IMPACT OF FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL ON TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Topics, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 5400 - 5407 |
| 7 | Benjamin Anabaraonye, Charles C Anukwonke, Somkenechi S Unachukwu. (2023, January), "Renewable energy infrastructure projects as a veritable tool for enhancing climate resilience in Nigeria", International Journal of Research in Civil Engineering and Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 01-05 |
| 8 | Benjamin Anabaraonye, Charles C Anukwonke, Somkenechi S Unachukwu, Emma A Nwobu, Ngozi V Okolo. (2022, July), "Tree planting as a climate change adaptation strategy for sustainable development in Nigeria", International Journal of Research in Civil Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 40-44 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Benjamin Anabaraonye, Jude U. Kujoh, Somkenechi S Unachukwu. (2025, October), "CRITICAL ANALYSIS OFTHE ROLE OF ECO-MUSICOLOGYIN ENHANCING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AFRICAS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ICASuD) 2025 |
| 2 | Beatrice.O.Ewa, Usang.N. Onnoghen, Somkenechi.S.Unachukwu, Benjamin Anabaraonye. (2024, March), "THE ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN ENHANCING PLASTIC POLLUTION EDUCATION IN NIGERIA", , pp 35 |
| 3 | Amaechi, M., Obidiozor, C.J., and Unachukwu, S.S. (2022, February), "Environmental and Public Health Management: A Review", , pp 45 |
| 4 | Temidayo Olowoyeye, Somkenechi. S. Unachukwu, Nzemeka. C. Olisah, Emma. A. Nwobu, Benjamin Anabaraonye. (2022, October), "RENEWABLE ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA", International Centre for policy research and Industry Linkages (ICePRIL), pp 147-152 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Member, "University Quality Assurance Committee" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | Departmental Timetable Officer, "Timetable Committee" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Environmental Sciences Staff Development Committee" (July, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Town Planners" - MNITP 7010 (member since 2025), https://nitpng.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Repositioning Africa’s Resource Economy for Self-Sufficiency", (5TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AFRICAS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ICASuD) 2025), 22nd October, 2025 to 23rd October, 2025; Virtual |
| 2 | "Mainstreaming the Environment into Sustainable Investment and Development:Learning from Israel Experience", (The Association for Israeli Cultural Studies (TAICS)), 2nd February, 2022 to 4th February, 2022; Faculty of Social Sciences Lecture Hall. University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 3 | "International Conference On Architecture And Urbanism", (Department of Architecture, University of Lagos), 9th May, 2019 to 10th May, 2019; Lagos, Nigeria |
| 4 | "3rd International Conference Of The Department Of Urban And Regional Planning", (University of Lagos), 13th October, 2014 to 15th October, 2014; Lagos, Nigeria |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Seminar On Test Construction Procedures", (Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th August, 2021 to 26th August, 2021; Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION: Supporting The Economy To Cope With The Challenges Of Covid-19 Global Pandemic In Nigeria", (Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 4th June, 2021 to 5th June, 2021; Anambra State, Nigeria |