Dr. Chika Maureen Okaforocha
Dr. Chika Maureen Okaforocha is a LECTURER II in ECONOMICS Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Mrs.Chika Maureen Okaforocha from Enugwu-Ukwu in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. I began my educational journey at Government school No. 1 Ikot Ekpene where I secured my first school leaving certificate. subsequently, I continued my academic pursuit in Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene where I got my Senior Secondary Certificate, then earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam. I continued with a Master of Science in Economics from Imo state University and now pursuing a PhD at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State focusing on Development Economics and Human Resources. I currently work as a lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
My family provides unwavering support and motivation in both my academic and professional life.
Personal Information
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Address: | Economics, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ECONOMICS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2026) December, 2019 to December, 2024 Ph.d Development Economics |
| 2 | Imo State University, Owerri.. (Master Degree, December, 2015) January, 2013 to June, 2015 Master Of Science In Economics Economics |
| 3 | Anambra State University Uli, Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2012) November, 2007 to October, 2012 B.Sc. Economics Economics |
| 4 | Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene. (SSCE, January, 1994) September, 1988 to June, 1993 Senior Secondary School Certificate Secondary Education |
| 5 | Government School 1 Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State.. (FSLC, October, 1990) September, 1981 to October, 1987 First School Leaving Certificate Primary Education |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Benedict I Uzoechina, Kenneth Jegbefumwen, Eze A Eze, Chika M Okaforocha, Josephine Obiageli, Uchenna N Anyanwu, Opene Teri and Geraldine A Ekwho. (2026, April), "Impact of School Enrolment and Income Inequality on Labour Employment in Nigeria", ISA Journal of Business, Economics and Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 2 | Irene Nkechi Onwuka, Emmanuel Munachi Nwachuya, Chika Maureen Okaforocha, Chika Priscilla Imoagwu, Agbachukwu Okeife Ezeife. (2025, February), "The role of entrepreneurship in Nigeria's economic development: perspective from university students", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 25, (Issue 02) |
| 3 | Chika Priscilla Imoagwu, Chika Maureen Okaforocha, Irene Nkechi Onwuka, chike Kingsley Okoli. (2024, December), "Exchange rate fluctuations and manufacturing sector performance in Nigeria: Issues and Implication for economic recovery", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 11) |
| 4 | Vincent Chuks Okafor, Sule Muhammed, Itodo Christian Itodo and Okaforocha Chika Maureen. (2024, April), "Cross Country Trade and Economic Growth: Impact Analysis of Nigeria's Economic Growth", Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting (AJEBA), Vol. 24, (Issue 5) |
| 5 | Tevin-Anyali Chizoba Linda, Callistus Tabansi Okeke, and Okaforocha Chika Maureen. (2024, April), "THE NEXUS BETWEEN INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND AGRICULTURAL GROWTH IN NIGER", African Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| 6 | Benedict Ikemefuna Uzoechina, Precious Chidinma Okafor, Ngozi Florence Ezenwobi, Geraldine Amaka Ekwoh, Chika Maureen Okaforocha, Ndubisi John Edeh. (2024, May), "Globalization and Capital Formation in Nigeria", Forum for Economic and Financial Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 7 | Chike K. Okoli, Chika M. Okaforocha, Paul Osang and Ebele S. Nwokoye. (2024, February), "Unemployment and Educational Attainment in Nigeria", South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics, Vol. 21, (Issue 3), pp 204-213 |
| 8 | Joan Nwamaka Ozoh, G Amaka, Madueke, Chinwe Monica and Chika Maureen, Okaforocha. (2023, May), "Common External Tariff and Household Welfare in Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 5) |
| 9 | Chinwe Ann Anisiobi, Callistus Tabansi Okeke, Okaforocha Chika Maureen. (2023, March), "Public Debt Sustainability in Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 3) |
| 10 | Okaforocha Chika Maureen, Sule Muhammed, Vincent Chuks Okafor, and Itodo Christian Itodo. (2023, December), "ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON PRICE LEVEL IN NIGERIA", South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics (SAJSSE), Vol. 20, (Issue 4) |
| 11 | Innocent Chile Nze, Chika P. Imoagwu, Chika M. Okaforocha, Chizoba Tevin-Anyali. (2023, November), "An Examination of the factors that influence the provision of credits to the private section in Nigeria", Futurity Economics & Law, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 86-102 |
| 12 | Abigail Oyim, Kelechi Kenneth Osayi, Chika Maureen Okaforocha & Ebele Stella Nwokoye. (2023, November), "Constraints to Agricultural Productivity in South East Nigeria: Evidence from Small-Scale Farmers in Abakaliki Metropolis", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences (IJRISS), Vol. 7, (Issue 10), pp 1586-1600 |
| 13 | Sule Muhammed, Okaforocha Chika Maureen, Itodo Christian Itodo, Vicent Chuks Okafor. (2023, February), "Analysis of Determinants of Demand for Rice in Sokoto North Local Government Area, Sokoto State", Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, Vol. 23, (Issue 6) |
| 14 | CP Imoagwu, GN Umunna, CM Okaforocha, OT Ugwunna, EA Eze. (2023, September), "DOES TRADE LIBERALIZATION IMPROVES UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN NIGERIA: EVIDENCE FROM RECENT DATA", international Journal of Advanced Economics, Vol. 5, (Issue 7) |
| 15 | Sule Muhammed, Okaforocha Chika Maureen & Itodo Christian Itodo. (2022, February), "Government Expenditure on Human Capital Development and it's impact on Economic Growth in Nigeria", Indiana Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Vol 3(2): 56-61 |
| 16 | Imoagwu Chika Priscilla, Umunna Godson Nwagu, Kalu Chris Ulua, and Okaforocha Chika Maureen. (2022, October), "Efficacy of Monetary Policy Measures on Price and Exchange Rate Stability in Nigeria", Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting (AJEBA), Vol. 22, (Issue 23) |
| 17 | P.E Okoli, J.D Onochie, C.D Ngige & M.C Okaforocha. (2021, November), "Knowledge Management Techniques and Performance of selected Manufacturing firms in the South East of Nigeria", International journal of Marketing and Management Research 12(11) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Staff Adviser year one regular, "Committee of Class Advisers 2023/2024" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of social sciences clean and green committee" (March, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Prof. Nwogwugwu inaugural lecture committee" (March, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "Unizik Zik's-lecture Entertainment sub-committee" (February, 2023) |
| 5 | Secretary, "2023 zik's-lecture uniform sub- committee" (February, 2023) |
| 6 | Assistant secretary, "Home coming committee of economics department" (March, 2023) |
| 7 | Member, "committee on library matters" (March, 2021 to March, 2022) |
| 8 | Patroness for the youth, "Holy spirit parish Omagba" (December, 2020 to January, 2017) |
| 9 | Patroness, "Immaculate Heart Choir, Holy Spirit Parish Omagba" (January, 2018) |
| 10 | Financial Secretary , Bazar Committee, "Holy spirit parish, Omagba" (January, 2018 to December, 2014) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2023 MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES,MICHEAL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE, ABIA STATE), 25th October, 2023 to 28th October, 2023; UMUDIKE |
| 2 | "8TH INTERNAIONALCONFERENCE ON SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND DEMOCRATIC PROCESS IN NIGERIA", (CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY,), 25th August, 2023 to 25th August, 2023; IGBARIAM CAMPUS |
| 3 | "CERTIFICATE 8th Multidisciplinary Conference on African Development Analysis", (University of Nigeria Nsuka), 14th June, 2023 to 15th June, 2023; University of Nigeria Nsuka |
| 4 | "UNIZIK BUSINESS SCHOOL (UBS) HYBRID (VIRTUAL/PHYSICAL) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (UNIZIK BUSINESS SCHOOL), 26th November, 2021 to 26th November, 2021; UNIZIK BUSINESS SCHOOL AWKA |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "ICT TRAINING ON REULT UPLOAD", (FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCESS, UNIZIK), 6th March, 2024 to 6th March, 2024; AWKA |
| 2 | "ONLINETEACHINGANDEXAMINATION", (NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; AWKA |
| 3 | "Certificate Research Training Workshop", (International Scientific Research Consortium UK), 14th June, 2023 to 14th June, 2023; UNN Nsuka |
| 4 | "RESEARCH METHODOLOGY ANDAPPLIED ECONOMETRIC WORKSHOP", (KLAUNCH CONSULT,), 11th May, 2022 to 13th July, 2022; AWKA |
| 5 | "ACADEMICDEVELOPMENT NOW AND BEYOND APPRAISAL", (ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT, UNIZIKK), 5th October, 2021 to 5th October, 2021; AWKA |