Dr. Obiageli Chinyelu Chukwuemerie
Dr. Obiageli Chinyelu Chukwuemerie is a LECTURER I in ADULT EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Mrs. Obiageli Chinyelu CHUKWUEMERIE (nee OTUBELU). I am a Nigerian. I work as a lecturer in the Department of Adult and Continuing Education, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I am a Christian. I hold a PhD in Adult Education and I specialized in Community Development. I am also a lawyer. Overall human development, gender issues particularly Women Education and well-being, community development, holistic well being and education of youths, adults, the elderly, community members and health of the populace are my areas of research interest. I am also passionate about exposing and redressing harmful traditional and modern practices that hinder the well-being of citizens. I have also conducted studies in quest for climate change mitigation and adaptation, inter alia.I am a staunch advocate for humanized care for the elderly.
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Address: | Adult Education, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ADULT EDUCATION |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2018) February, 2014 to August, 2018 PhD In Adult Education ( Community Development) ADULT EDUCATION (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) |
| 2 | UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT. (Master Degree, January, 2013) March, 2008 to January, 2013 M.ED (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) ADULT AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT) |
| 3 | UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2009) March, 2006 to December, 2009 PGDE PGD IN EDUCATION |
| 4 | UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA (ENUGU CAMPUS). (Bachelor Degree, April, 1990) September, 1985 to October, 1989 LL.B (HONS) LAW |
| 5 | GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL AWKUNANAW, ENUGU. (GCE, June, 1984) September, 1979 to June, 1984 SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION |
| 6 | GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL AWKUNANAW, ENUGU. (SSCE, June, 1984) September, 1979 to June, 1984 WASC |
| 7 | Central School Ukpo. (FSLC, May, 1982) September, 1973 to June, 1978 PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department Adult and Continuing Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2025 to December, 2025 |
| 2 | Sandwich Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Started from lecturer 2, now lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2019 to Present |
| 4 | Teacher, Port Harcourt International School, GRA Phase II. Port Harcourt September, 2009 to October, 2011 |
| 5 | Part time Facilitator/ Teacher, University Preparatory Tutorials; Royal Girls' Academy; Model Junior Secondary School, GRA, Phase II, Port Harcourt. January, 2006 to July, 2008 |
| 6 | Legal Practitioner, Okibe Law House (formerly Otubelu, Goldie, Imo & Partners) August, 2003 to November, 2006 |
| 7 | LEGAL OFFICER, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, ENUGU March, 2001 to December, 2019 |
| 8 | NYSC (Legal Officer), Nigerian Railway Corporation, Dugbe, Ibadan. April, 1991 to April, 1992 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Adebola, H.E., Chukwuemerie, O C., Awosika, O.F. and. (2022, January) Adult and Non-Formal Education Strategies for Sensitising Cervical Cancer among Female Working Class in Academic Community in Anambra State Stirling-Horden Publishers Ltd for the Dept. of Adult Education, University of Ibadan., Title of Book: Education and Working-Class Citizens' Advancement and Wellness. A publication in Honour of Professor Peter Brain Abu, pp 157 -168 |
| 2 | Chukwuemerie, O C., Adebola, H E. & Ugwoegbu, I.T. .. (2022, January) Awareness of the Existence, Susceptibility and Symptoms of Cervical Cancer among Staff of Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State , Contemporary Practices in Adult Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. A Festchrift in Honour of Prof. I.S. Nzeneri, pp 561 - 575 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Apiti, A.A., Chukwuemerie, O.C., & Nwoye, C.O.. (2026, June), "STEAM Education and Sustainable Development Goals in Anambra State: Teachers' Perceptions from Adult Education Perspective", Journal of Research in Adult and Continuing Education (JORIACE), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 96 - 109 |
| 2 | Delanerolle, G; Pathiraji, V.; Eleje, G.U.; ... Chukwuemerie, O.C.; et, all. (2026, May), "Reframing Menstral Health in Higher Education: A Multi -Country Analysis of Symptoms Burden, Inequity, and Unmet Need Findings from the PLATO (WP2a - 2)", The LANCET |
| 3 | Ejiro-Mitaire F.O, Chukwuemerie OC,. (2025, January), "Strategies for Effective Management of Adult Education Programmes in Awka-North LGA", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research, Science and Vocational Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 109 - 116 |
| 4 | Obiageli Chinyelu Chukwuemerie, Perpetua Ukamaka Okoye. (2025, October), "Exploring Departments of Adult Education as Platforms for Providing Training on Humanized Care-Giving for the Elderly in Nigeria", National Council for Adult Education Journal, Vol. 29, (Issue 2), pp 212 - 225 |
| 5 | Anurugwo AO, Chukwuemerie OC. (2025, April), "Utilization of Digital Technologies among Sandwich Students of Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 12 |
| 6 | Ejiro-Mitaire F.O, Chukwuemerie OC, Orobor ME. (2024, November), "Assessment of Adult Education Programmes as Effective Strategy for Improved Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria", EMSAJ International Journal of Agriculture and Community Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 19 |
| 7 | Kanu IC, Chukwuemerie OC, Ejiro-Mitaire FO. (2024, October), "Social Media: A Threat or a A Boost to Academic Performance of Students", International Journal of Current Research in Education, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1 -17 |
| 8 | CHUKWUEMERIE OC, ANURUGWO AO, OSHIA, EU. (2024, December), "Dealing with Technophobia among Adult Learners (Lecturers) in the Use of Emerging Technologies in African Education and Development", UNIZIK Orient Journal of Education, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 28 - 38 |
| 9 | CHUKWUEMERIE OC, AKPAN, E., OKOYE PU,. (2024, January), "Experiences, Challenges and Acceptance of E-learning by Adult Learners in Sandwich Programme of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria", Eureka: Journal of Edu Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 90 - 99 |
| 10 | CHUKWUEMERIE, EC, OMOSUZI, ME, CHUKWUEMERIE, OC.. (2024, March), "Knowledge and Perception of the relevance and roles of Medical Social Workers among Outpatients Community of University College Hospital Ibadan Nigeria", ESP Int'l Journal of Science, Humanities and Management Studies [ESP IJSMS] 2(2), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 18-27 |
| 11 | Okunna OK, Iwundu SP, Chukwuemerie OC. (2023, December), "Adult Learning and Vocational Training in Post -Covid-19 Era: Issues, Challenges and Prospects", Journal of Research in Adult and Continuing Education, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 38 - 59 |
| 12 | Chukwuemerie OC, Okoye PU, Ugwueze CM. (2023, December), "Facilitators Perception of Government Involvement the Adult Basic Literacy Programmes in Awka South LGA", Journal of Research in Adult and Continuing Education, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 86 - 102 |
| 13 | CHUKWUEMERIE OC, OKOYE PU, CHUKWUEMERIE CE, OKUNNA KO. (2023, September), "Adult and Community Education: A Veritable Tool for Combating Child Abuse", International Journal of Advanced Education and Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 50 - 56 |
| 14 | Okoye P.U., Chukwuemerie, O.C.. (2022, May), "Perceptions of Adult Learners on Facilitators Application of Teaching Methodologies Towards Enhancing Learners Classroom Participation in Literacy Centres in Delta State.", Journal of Research in Adult & Continuing Education (JORIACE), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 189 - 217 |
| 15 | Obidiegwu U.J., Chukwuemerie O.C.,. (2021, June), "Adult Education Strategies for Creating Awareness on Cervical Cancer in Anambra State", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies (UNIJERPS), Vol. -4, pp 258 - 275, volume 4 |
| 16 | Obiageli Chinyelu Chukwuemerie, Doris Ifeoma Ugwude. (2021, January), "Education in Nigeria during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons for Posterity", UNIJERPS, Vol. 14, pp 200 - 219, volume 7 |
| 17 | Anurugwo A.A., Chukwuemerie O.C., Elekwa B.C.,. (2020, September), "REVITALIZING LEARNING IN FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA", IOSR Journal of Research and Method in Education [IOSR-JRME], Vol. 10, (Issue 05), pp 53 - 58, volume 10, Issue 2 |
| 18 | TEDJERE RS, CHUKWUEMERIE OC. (2020, January), "Gender and Socio-Cultural Issues Affecting Women in Nigeria", Journal of Perspectives in Gender Development, (Issue 311), pp 109 - 114, ISSN: 2734-2220; VOLUME 1, NUMBER 1 |
| 19 | CHUKWUEMERIE OC, NZENERI, IS (Prof.). (2017, June), "Exposing Causes of Domestic Violence and Its Effects on Victims in Furtherance of Adult and Lifelong Learning in Economic Challenging Times", NIGERIAN NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ADULT EDUCATION [NNCAE], Vol. 122, (Issue 12), pp 134 - 149, Volume 22, Issue 2, 2017 |
| 20 | CHUKWUEMERIE OC, TEDJERE RS,. (2016, September), "Cervical Cancer: Need for Awareness of Preventive Measures through Adult and Non-Formal Education", African Journal of Education Science and technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 12), pp 56 -69, volume 3, no. 2 |
| 21 | CHUKWUEMERIE OC, TEDJERE RS,. (2016, June), "Harmful Traditional practices that Hinder Women participation in Community Development: Strategies for Tackling Persistence", International Journal of Education Science and Public Policy in Africa (IJESPPA), Vol. -456, (Issue -1491), pp 1 -16, volume 6, issue 1 |
| 22 | CHUKWUEMERIE OC, NZENERI IS. (2015, October), "Effects of Domestic Violence on Women Participation in Community Development in Enugu State", Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), Vol. 23, (Issue 22), pp 471 - 481, Published by Faculty of Education, Uniport , vol.23, no. 2 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Chukwuemerie, Obiageli Chinyelu. (2008, September), "Effects of Domestic Violence on Women Participation in community Development in Selected Local Government Areas of Enugu State". Unpublished Thesis of University of Port Harcourt |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Chukwuemerie, Obiageli Chinyelu. (2017, August), "Level of Academic Community Awareness of Cervical cancer and Strategies for Public Enlightenment in Anambra State". Unpublished PhD Dissertation of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Appolonia Ositadinma Anurugwo, Mbara Kingsley Ogochukwu, Obiageli Chinyelu Chukwuemerie. (2026, April), "Effectiveness of Artificial intelligence WhatsApp Instruction on Financial Literacy among Women in Cooperative Societies in Imo State", |
| 2 | Obiageli Chinyelu Chukwuemerie, Chinyere Chinwem Ngurukwem, Appolonia Osita Anurugwo,. (2026, May), "Digital Mentoring and Peer Support for Older Adults in Low-Resource Sub-Saharan Africa: A Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Educational Advancement", Fac of Education |
| 3 | Okoye, P.U., & Chukwuemerie, O.C.. (2025, October), "Digital Skills among Adult Learners as a Prerequisite for the fifth Industrial Revolution in Delta State", |
| 4 | CHUKWUEMERIE OC, IHEKWOABA EN , OKONKWO IG. (2021, November), "Attitude to Climate Change Mitigation in Era of Security Threats Towards the Development and Sustainability of African Economies", |
| 5 | CHUKWUEMERIE OC, OBIOZOR OR, IHEKWOABA EN. (2021, September), "Climate Change Awareness Status and Search for Strategies for Enlightenment among Adult Education Lecturers in Federal Universities in South East Nigeria.", Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka., pp 38-39 |
| 6 | CHUKWUEMERIE OC.. (2015, September), "Osu Discrimination Practice of the Igbos of Anambra State: The Role of Community Development Workers", IIC-GIID, pp 678-683 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Impact of Substance Abuse on Mental Health among Undergraduates in Anambra State" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Otiji Vivian Chiderah |
| 2 | "Relationship between Drug Abuse and Depression among Secondary School Adolescents in Anambra State" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Anyanwu, Ezenwa Emmanuel 2024186003FN |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "PLATO IVF Research Grant" (January, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by NHS |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Research in Adult & Continuing Education (JORIACE)" (January, 2026) |
| 2 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Research in Adult and Continuing Education 2025, Volume 4, Issue 2" (December, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The Benefit of Community Engagement for Integrated Community Development in Nigeria" (May, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Perceptions Of Parents About Online Learning And Physical Activity Of Their Children During The Covid Pandemic" (March, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Dietary Management During COVID-19 Pandemic" (December, 2021) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Gendered Analysis in Academic Career Advancement: Fifteen Years Trend at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania" (March, 2020) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Awareness, Knowledge and Attitude towards Breast Self- Examination: A Cross-Sectional Study among Female Pharmacy Students in Malayasia" (March, 2019) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Cervical Cancer Knowledge and Screening among Schooling and Uneducated Females within Tamale-Ghana" (March, 2019) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Influence of Cervical Cancer Broadcast Media Campaigns on the Health Behaviour of Women in Owerri North Local Government Area" (July, 2018) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence" (November, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "PG Faculty Defence" (March, 2025 to May, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Master's External defense" (December, 2024 to December, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "PG proposal defence" (December, 2024 to April, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "PG Masters Proposal Defence" (December, 2024 to March, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretary, "World Literacy Day Celebration Planning Committee,Department of Adult and Continuing Education" (April, 2026) |
| 2 | Member, "FOE Teaching Practice Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "FOE Collaboration and Linkages Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 4 | Head of Department (Adult and Continuing Education), "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 5 | Chairman, Editorial Board of Journal of Research in Adult and Continuing Education, "Department of Adult and Continuing Education" (December, 2025) |
| 6 | Member, "Welfare Committee Academic Staff Union of Universities" (September, 2025) |
| 7 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of Education Quality Assurance Representative" (April, 2024) |
| 8 | Member, "Faculty Creche Committee of Education, NAU,Awka." (January, 2023 to January, 2025) |
| 9 | Sandwich Coordinator, "Dept of Adult & Continuing Education" (January, 2022) |
| 10 | Chairman, "Dept of Adult & Continuing Education Examination Committee" (January, 2022) |
| 11 | Member, "Faculty of Education Sports, Fitness and Wellness Committee" (March, 2021) |
| 12 | Member, "Faculty of Education Welfare Committee" (April, 2021) |
| 13 | Member, "Faculty of Education Seminar/ Workshop Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 14 | Secretary, "Adult Education Department Journal Committee" (January, 2020) |
| 15 | Communique Writer, "Women Fellowship MCN D/Line Diocese" (August, 2019 to September, 2019) |
| 16 | Member, "Department of adult and Continuing Education World Literacy Day Committee" (October, 2015) |
| 17 | Member, "Department of adult and Continuing Education World Literacy Day Committee" (August, 2015) |
| 18 | Welfare Officer, "Women Fellowship MCN Redeemed Chapel, Rumukalagbor, Port Harcourt" (June, 2008 to September, 2012) |
| 19 | Superintendent/ teacher Children Sunday School, "Methodist Church Nigeria Redeemed chapel, Rumukalagbor, Port Harcourt" (January, 2006 to December, 2012) |
| 20 | Group leader; Vice President;, "Sisters' Fellowship international, Port Harcourt Main chapter, Civic Centre, Rumuigbo,." (January, 2000 to March, 2006) |
| 21 | Treasurer, "Chapel of Redemption Choir University of Nigeria Enugu campus" (September, 1990 to June, 1990) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Association of Cyber Security practitioners of Nigeria" - 979 (member since 2025), http://www.acsp.org.com |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian National Council for Adult Education" (member since 2016), http://www.nncae.org.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" - Enrolment no. 014867 (member since 1990), http://www.nba.ng.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Faculty of Specialized Education National Conference 2026 (Artificial Intelligence for Innovative Education)", (Faculty of Specialized Education, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education Owerri), 14th April, 2026 to 17th April, 2026; NAS Conference Hall, AIFUE, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "UNIZIK Business School (UBS) Hybrid(Virtual/ Physical) International Conference 2021", (UNIZIK Business School, NAU), 25th November, 2021 to 26th November, 2021; UNIZIK Business School Halls, NAU. |
| 3 | "RE-ENGINEERING EDUCATION FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE, SECURITY, CREATIVITY & environmental protection for national development in covid 19 Era", (FACULTY OF EDUCATION, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 15th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; CHIKE OKOLI CENTRE, UNIZIK |
| 4 | "EDUCATION IN A PERIOD OF RECESSION", (FACULTY OF EDUCATION, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 26th April, 2017 to 29th April, 2017; UNIZIK UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM |
| 5 | "NNCAE NATIONAL CONFERENCE OWERRI 2016", (NIGERIA NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ADULT EDUCATION), 5th October, 2016 to 6th October, 2016; ALVAN IKOKU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, OWERRI |
| 6 | "International Conference on Higher Education", (FACULTY OF EDUCATION, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 18th April, 2016 to 22nd April, 2016; UNIZIK UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM |
| 7 | "INTERNATIONAL INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE", (CHUKWUEMEKA ODIMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA; UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET KENYA ; KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY UGANDA), 2nd September, 2015 to 5th September, 2015; CHUKWUEMEKA ODIMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE |
| 8 | "EDUCATION IN 100 YEARS OF NIGERIA'S EXISTENSE: ACHIEVEMENTS, CHALLENGES AND WAYFORWARD", (FAC. OF EDUCATION, UNIZIK), 17th September, 2014 to 20th September, 2014; UNIZIK UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "DIR /ASUU Winning National Research Fund (NRF) Training", (Directorate of Research and Innovation & ASUU NAU), 20th August, 2025 to 20th August, 2025; ASUU Secretariat, NAU Awka |
| 2 | "DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Research and Statistics Training", (Dept. of Technology and Vocational Education, NAU, Awka), 20th February, 2024 to 23rd May, 2024; CHISCO INT'L CENTRE, NAU |
| 3 | "On-Line Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Unit, NAU, Awka), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, NAU, Awka |
| 4 | "Staff Professional Conduct: Imperatives for Quality Assurance", (Workshop/ Seminar Committee of Fac. of Education, NAU.), 2nd November, 2021 to 2nd November, 2021; CBN Hall, NAU, |
| 5 | "ALIGNING YOURSELF TO THE PUBLISHING PROCESS", (ELSEVIER), 24th July, 2020 to 24th July, 2020; WEBINAR THROUGH ZOOM |
| 6 | "MAKING ACADEMIC RESEARCH A JOYOUS EXPERIENCE", (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS, NAU), 10th September, 2015 to 12th September, 2015; CHIKE OKOLI CENTRE, UNIZIK |
| 7 | "WORKSHOP FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS ON THE NEW NATIONAL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM", (NERDC AND RIVERS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION), 9th July, 2010 to 9th July, 2010; MODEL GIRLS' SECONDARY SCHOOL, RUMUEME, PORT HARCOURT. |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Fac. of Education, NAU Awka), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, NAU, Awka |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "EVALUATING E-READINESS FOR LEARNING IN NIGERIA CONTEXT & SKILLS RE-ASSESSMENT", (LADOKE AKINTIOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (LAUTECH) OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING CENTRE WEBINAR SERIES), 16th July, 2020 to 16th July, 2020; ZOOM |
| 2 | "ACQUIRING DIGITAL SKILLS FOR THE NEW NORMAL", (LAUTECH OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING CENTRE), 16th July, 2020 to 16th July, 2020; ZOOM |