Dr. Ukeje, Desmond Chiemezie
Dr. Ukeje, Desmond Chiemezie is a LECTURER I in ECONOMICS Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Ukeje Chiemezie Desmond. I’m an Economist by training and currently a lecturer in the Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I hold a Doctorate (Ph.D) Degree in Health Economics and Policy from the Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I have also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) and Master of Science (M.Sc) Degree in Economics and Development Economics respectively. I’m a Health Economist, a researcher and writer, a consultant and a public speaker. I’m driven by passion, goal, zeal and sincere commitment.
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 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2026) May, 2023 to May, 2026 Ph.D Health Economics Health Economics |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2021) January, 2018 to June, 2021 M.Sc Development Economics Economics |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2015) November, 2011 to June, 2015 B.Sc Economics |
| 4 | Ideato North Model Primary School Akokwa. (FSLC, November, 2012) August, 1998 to August, 2003 |
| 5 | Demonstration Secondary School Eziagu. (SSCE, June, 2009) September, 2003 to June, 2009 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Faculty of Social Sciences Technical Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences May, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Faculty of Social Sciences Media Team, Faculty of Social Sciences March, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Department of Economics Alumni Affairs Committee, Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | ICT Officer, Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2024 to Present |
| 5 | Undergraduate Coordinator, Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2024 to November, 2025 |
| 6 | Member, Department of Economics Accreditation Committee, Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2024 to Present |
| 7 | Member, Dress Code Committee, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2021 to Present |
| 8 | Member, Staff Seminar/Development Committee, Department Of Economics, Unizik. February, 2020 to Present |
| 9 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2020 to Present |
| 10 | Technologist (Adhoc), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2017 to December, 2019 |
| 11 | Administrative Assistant (NYSC), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2016 to October, 2017 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ezenekwe Uju R, Okoli Uju V, Ukeje Chiemezie D & Onwuka Irene N. (2022, September) Techniques of Economic Planning Eternal Press Awka, pp 85-100 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Nwachukwu Edwin Udochukwu, Orji Alexander Chinedu, Edeh B. Ogah, Ukeje Chiemezie Desmond. (2024, August), "Monetary Policy Rate and Food Inflation in Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 4494 - 4506 |
| 2 | Ukeje Chiemezie Desmond, Nwachukwu Fortune Ihuoma, Nwachukwu Edwin Udochukwu. (2023, October), "Effects of Domestic Debt Securities on Economic Growth in Nigeria", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), Vol. 7, (Issue 9), pp 1553 - 1567 |
| 3 | Alexander Chinedu Orji, Chekwube Vitus Madichie, Samuel Oseloka Okafor & Chiemezie Desmond Ukeje. (2022, August), "Regional Integration and Growth in Economic Community of West African States: A Re-Appraisal.", International Journal of Research in Engineering, IT and Social Sciences,, Vol. 12, (Issue 8), pp 10-21 |
| 4 | Orji Alexander C., Okafor Samuel O., Obi Kenneth C., & Ukeje, Chiemezie D.. (2022, April), "THE EFFECTS OF REGIONAL INTEGRATION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN ECOWAS COUNTRIES", JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (JIERADE), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-20 |
| 5 | Amaka G. Metu, Emmanuel Adujua, Ifeoma Eboh, Chiemezie Ukeje, Chekwube Madichie. (2021, January), "Ending Youth Unemployment in Sub-Sahara Africa: Does ICT Development have any Role?", African Economic Review, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 20-31 |
| 6 | Onwuka Irene Nkechi, Obi Kenneth Onyebuchi, Ezenekwe Uju Regina, Ukeje Chiemezie Desmond. (2020, March), "Effect Of Exchange Rate Volatility On Manufacturing Sector Performance In Nigeria", International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 345-359 |
| 7 | Udeze Chike Romanus, Obi Kenneth Onyebuchi, Ezenekwe Uju Regina, Ukeje Chiemezie Desmond. (2020, March), "Impact Of Fiscal Policy On Urban Unemployment In Nigeria", International Journal Of Economics, Commerce and Management, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 202-217 |
| 8 | Uzonwanne Maria Chinecherem, Eze Anoke Eze, Nzeribe Geraldine, Ezenekwe Uju Regina, Ukeje Chiemezie Desmond. (2020, March), "Assessment Of The Efficiency Of Public Education Expenditure On Literacy Rate In Nigeria", Journal of Economic and Social Thought, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 9 | Uzonwanne Maria Chinecherem, Ezenekwe Uju Regina, Ukeje Chiemezie Desmond. (2017, December), "Finance As A Catalyst For Sustainable Agricultural Sector Growth In Nigeria", Babcock Journal of Economics, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 50-62 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "Manufacturing Sector And Import Dependence In Nigeria" (December, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | ICT Officer, "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | Secretary, "DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS APPRAISALS, APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE" (November, 2025) |
| 3 | Secretary, "DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS LIBRARY AND PUBLICATION COMMITTEE" (November, 2025) |
| 4 | Undergraduate Coordinator, "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2024 to November, 2025) |
| 5 | ICT Officer, "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2024 to November, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Associate Member, "International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS)" (member since 2021), https://www.isdsnet.com/index.html |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Energy and Wellbeing conference", (UK Energy Research Centre Whole Systems Networking Fund programme), 2nd May, 2024 to 2nd May, 2024; Enugu |
| 2 | "1st International Conference of Centre for Migration Studies", (Centre for Migration Studies), 1st February, 2024 to 2nd February, 2024; Awka |
| 3 | "60th Nigerian Economic Society Conference", (Nigerian Economic Society), 17th September, 2019 to 17th September, 2019; Abuja |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Security Summit", (Faculty of Social Sciences), 29th July, 2021 to 29th July, 2021; Awka |
| 2 | "23rd Annual Bible Study Conference", (Anglican Youth Fellowship, Diocese of Ideato), 16th July, 2021 to 16th July, 2021; Uzii, Ideato North |
| 3 | "2020 Unizik Business School Hybrid Conference", (Unizik Business School), 27th April, 2021 to 27th April, 2021; Awka |
| 4 | "4th Global Conference (virtual)", (World Association of Academic Doctors), 21st October, 2020 to 21st October, 2020; Colorado Technical University |
| 5 | "Unizik Business School 2nd International Conference", (Unizik Business School), 15th July, 2019 to 15th July, 2019; Awka |
| 6 | "4th Annual Departmental Lecture Series", (Department of Economics, Unizik), 20th February, 2018 to 20th February, 2018; Awka |
| 7 | "6th Zik Annual Lecture Series", (Faculty of Social Sciences), 16th November, 2017 to 16th November, 2017; Awka |