Dr. Onyinyechi Kaosisochi Egbuna
Dr. Onyinyechi Kaosisochi Egbuna is a LECTURER II in URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Onyinyechi Kaosisochi Egbuna is a dedicated lecturer in Urban and Regional Planning, specializing in environmental justice and inclusive planning. Her work focuses on promoting equitable and sustainable development, ensuring that communities have a voice in planning decisions that affect their lives.
With a passion for creating just and resilient environments, Dr. Onyinyechi's research and teaching aim to bridge the gap between theory and practice, fostering more inclusive and environmentally conscious planning practices.
Her expertise contributes to shaping the next generation of urban and regional planners, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to address complex environmental and social challenges.
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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 Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, January, 2015) August, 2010 to March, 2013 MURP Urban And Regional Planning |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | 2024/2025 set Staff Adviser, Nnamdi Azikiwe University November, 2024 to August, 2028 |
| 2 | Time Table officer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to January, 2024 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ifeanyi Onuekwusi & Onyinyechi .K. Egbuna. (2025, February), "Analysis of the spatial distribution and characteristics of petrol filling stations in Minna, Niger State", Journal of Built Environment and Geological Research (JBEGR), Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 16 |
| 2 | Ezenwa S. C, Egbuna O. K., and Alom A. C.. (2025, March), "Evaluation of the Parking Issues in Onitsha Main Market, Anambra State, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Environmental Sciences and Technology (NIJEST), Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 154-165, https://doi.org/10.36263/nijest.2025.01.16 |
| 3 | TPL OKEKE LOVINA ONYINYE; ONYINYECHI .K. EGBUNA; & ALOM ANSELM CHUKWUMA. (2025, March), "CREATING INCLUSIVE WORK SPACES FOR NIGERIAN INFORMAL SECTOR THROUGH URBAN PLANNING", International Journal of Environmental Research & Earth Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 1-22 |
| 4 | Ifeanyichukwu Darlington Nwenyi; Onyinyechi .K. Egbuna; Alom .A. Chukwuma. (2025, March), "RURAL DEPOPULATION AND ITS PLANNING IMPLICATIONS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ONITSHA URBAN ENVIRONMENT IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 1-14 |
| 5 | Ajuluchukwu C. NWANKWO, Onyinyechi K. EGBUNA, and Anselem C. ALOM. (2025, March), "Effect of Cost Benefit Analysis on Nigeria’s Civil Service: A Project Management Tool for Accelerating Human Settlement Action.", Socialscientia Journal of the Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 55-63 |
| 6 | Alom Anselem Chukwuma a, Ogbuene Bright Emeka b, Chukwuemeka Orji a and Egbuna Onyinyechi K.. (2025, March), "Physical Planning Administration and Policy in Awka Capital Territory, Anambra State, Nigeria: Liveability of the Environment and Avert Potential Future Disasters", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 27, (Issue 4), pp 110-122 |
| 7 | Onyinyechi Egbuna .K.; Alom Anselem Chukwuma. (2024, October), "Geo-Environmental Dynamics and Sustainable Mitigation Strategies for Gully Erosion in Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria", Journal of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Vol. 29, (Issue 2), pp 1-15 |
| 8 | Egbuna .O.K, Edmund .A. Iyi, Chijioke Edmond Ogochukwu. (2024, March), "Assessment of the Dynamics of Spatial Growth and Land Use Change in the Nnewi Metropolitan Area, Anambra State, Nigeria.", African Research Journal of the Environment, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 42-50, DOI: https://doi.org/10.36265/arejoen.2023.070106 |
| 9 | Egbuna, Onyinyechi. K, Unachukwu, Somkenechi Sophia , Alom, Anselem Chukwuma. (2024, July), "Gully Erosion Assessment and Management in Anambra State Nigeria", Iconic Research and Engineering Journals (IRE), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 48-55, https://www.irejournals.com/paper-details/1705987 |
| 10 | Egbuna. K. Onyinyechi; Alom .A. Chukwuma. (2024, September), "Impacts of Street Trading on Urban Areas in Nigeria", International Journal of Innovative Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 35-45, https://emsajpublishers.org/ijierd/article/view/72/55 |
| 11 | TPL. Onyinyechi. K. EGBUNA & TPL. Uchenna Juliet ODUMODU. (2024, September), "URBAN GROWTH AND FLOOD VULNERABILITY IN ASABA, DELTA STATE.", International Journal of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-16, https://emsajpublishers.org/ijcces/article/view/71/54 |
| 12 | Alom Anselem Chukwuma; Ogbuene Bright Emeka; Orji Chukwuemeka & Egbuna Onyinyechi K. (2024, December), "Evaluation of the Existing Level of Application of Physical Planning Administration and Policy in Awka Capital Territory Anambra State, Nigeria", Innovations, (Issue 79), pp 26 |
| 13 | Onyinyechi. K. EGBUNA and Humphery K. OKOROAFOR. (2024, September), "Sustainable Waste Management Strategies in Anambra State", International Journal of Sustainable Environment, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 22-38, https://emsajpublishers.org/ijsbe/article/view/57 |
| 14 | Egbuna .O.K, Edmund .A. Iyi, Chijioke Edmond Ogochukwu. (2024, May), "The Extent of Land Use Changes In Nnewi Metropolitan Area, Anambra State And It’s Planning Consideration.", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Vol. 11, (Issue 5), pp 959-967, DOI: https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2024.1105061 |
| 15 | Tpl. Egbuna. K. Onyinyechi; Tpl. Okorafor Humphery .K.. (2023, October), "Enhancing Urban Sustainability through Integration of Nigeria's Informal Sector: A Blueprint for Urban Planners", The Scale Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 282-291, ISSN:1879 - 9001 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Egbuna. K. Onyinyechi; Alom .A. Chukwuma. (2023, September), "IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF INFORMAL SETTLEMENT,", 3rd Multidisciplinary International Conference, Vol. 1, (Issue 13), pp 2 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Contemporary Issues in Environmental Sciences: A compendium of FES Annual Lecture series from 2008 to 2024." (February, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | MEMBER, "NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF TOWN PLANNERS" (March, 2025 to June, 2025) |
| 2 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE" (July, 2024 to February, 2025) |
| 3 | MEMBER, "Departent of Urban and Regional Planning" (January, 2024 to November, 2024) |
| 4 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE" (May, 2023 to February, 2025) |
| 5 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE" (July, 2021 to November, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "NIGERIAN ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIETY" - NES/AN/M/03215 (member since 2024), https://www.nes.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Town Planning Registration Council of Nigeria" - 5793 (member since 2023), http://toprecng.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of town planners" - MNITP 4728 (member since 2017), http://www.nitpng.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "WORLD URBAN FORUM TWELFTH SESSION", (UN-Habitat), 4th November, 2024 to 8th November, 2024; Cairo, Egypt |
| 2 | "3rd Multidisciplinary International conference", (Spored International/I.C.E.N in collaboration with Post Graduate School University of Portharcourt.), 29th September, 2023 to 30th September, 2023; Physical |
| 3 | "48th Annual National Conference", (Nigerian Institute of Town Planners), 27th November, 2017 to 1st December, 2017; Yenegoa, Bayelsa |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Flood Resilience and Affordability in Building Regulations", (Heinrich Boll Stiftung), 14th October, 2024 to 15th October, 2024; L’EOLA HOTEL, MARYLAND, LAGOS NIGERIA |
| 2 | "Staff career strengthening workshop", (Faculty of Environmental Science), 13th July, 2023 to 13th July, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 3 | "Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Program", (Nigerian Institute of Town Planners), 30th May, 2022 to 31st May, 2022; Uyo Akwa Ibom |
| 4 | "Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Program", (Nigerian Institute of Town Planners), 26th May, 2021 to 27th May, 2021; Umuahia Abia State |
| 5 | "Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Program", (Nigerian Institute of Town Planners), 26th April, 2017 to 27th April, 2017; Anambra state |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Nigerian Institute of Town Planners Eastern Zonal Assembly (EZA)", (Nigerian Institute of Town Planners Eastern Zone), 27th April, 2023 to 27th April, 2023; Jesse Hotel Awka, Anambra State |