Rev Fr. Anthony Obinna Ezennaka
Rev Fr. Anthony Obinna Ezennaka is a LECTURER I in EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Rev. Fr. Dr. Anthony Obinna Ezennaka (Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia)
Personal Information
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Address: | Educational Foundations, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023) October, 2017 to November, 2023 PhD Educational Psychology |
| 2 | Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). (Bachelor Degree, April, 2019) September, 2015 to July, 2017 B.A Bachelor Of Arts Degree In Guidance And Counseling/Religion |
| 3 | ï¶ Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State. (Master Degree, November, 2015) October, 2012 to August, 2015 M.Ed Educational Psychology |
| 4 | ï¶ Usman Dan Fodio University, Sokoto (NTI, Kaduna). (Post-Graduate Degree, June, 2012) November, 2011 to October, 2012 PGDE Postgraduate Diploma In Education (PGDE) |
| 5 | Urban University Rome. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2012) October, 2007 to July, 2011 B.Th Theology |
| 6 | ï¶ University Of Ibadan. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2007) September, 2006 to June, 2006 B. A Philosophy |
| 7 | St JohnBosco Seminary Isuaniocha. (SSCE, June, 2000) September, 1997 to July, 2011 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Principal and manager, Holy Family Secondary School Igboukwu October, 2019 to October, 2020 |
| 2 | Assistant manager, St Mary's High School, Ifitedunu October, 2017 to October, 2019 |
| 3 | Manager, Nebuzo Basic School Awka April, 2015 to May, 2017 |
| 4 | Manager, St Anthony’s Nursery and Primary School, Ekwulobia October, 2013 to October, 2015 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ezennaka, A. O. (2023). In A. N. Agbaenyi, U. P. Ekwugha, & V. O. Emesibe. (2023, March) FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIAL SCIENCES School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, pp 34-42 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Anthony Obinna Ezennaka, Victory Unoaku Agu, Getrude Chinonso Ezema, Esther Njideka Ndubuisi. (2025, December), "STUDENTS’ USE OF REFLECTIVE THINKING SKILL WHILE ENGAGING WITH AI-GENERATED DATA AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH GENDER AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE", Unizik Orient Journal of Education (UNIOJE), Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 11 |
| 2 | Elias Ifeanyi E. Uzoigwe, Amara Mary Chukwuma-Offor, Mathew Abua Ebim, Anthony Obinna Ezennaka. (2025, July), "The Splendour of Collaborative Research: An Interdisciplinary Insight from the Perspectives of Philosophy, Religion, English and Literary Studies, Education and its Implications for 21st Century Scholarship", Advances in Law, Pedagogy, and Multidisciplinary Humanities,, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 12-24. |
| 3 | Nwosu K.C, Nwikpo M.N; Ezeonwumelu, U.V; Okafor, C.; Alaribe, C.O., Orakpor, A., Ezennaka, A.O. (2025, December), "Inter‑class peer mentoring, truancy reduction and academic engagement in rural Nigeria schools: a pilot study", European Journal of Psychology of Education, Vol. 40, (Issue 142), pp 1-31 |
| 4 | Dr. Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo; Dr. Mary Nneka Nwikpo; Dr. Greg Ekeh; Dr. Anthony O. Ezennaka. (2024, December), "Impact of E-learning and Modern Learning Environment, Psychological Well-being and Academic Learning among Tertiary Education Students in Anambra State", International Journal of Scientific Research and Modern Technology (IJSRMT), Vol. 3, (Issue 11), pp 89-94 |
| 5 | Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo, Georgina Chinelo Uzokife, Anthony Obinna Ezennaka, Victor Chidi Nwanguma. (2024, December), "Effectiveness Of Social Media Usage On Social Skills And Self-Awareness Of Undergraduate Students In Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, Vol. 12, (Issue 12), pp 312-324 |
| 6 | Ezennaka, A. O., Anierobi, E. I., Oyeyemi, A. A., & Ezeonwumelu, V. U.. (2024, March), "Effects of WhatsApp handle connectedness and follow-up by lecturers on academic performance of university students", Sapientia Foundation Journal of Education, Sciences and Gender Studies (SFJESGS), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 443 – 452 |
| 7 | Anierobi, Nwikpo, Okeke, Ezennaka. (2024, January), "Students’ Academic Engagement in Secondary Schools: Parental Involvement and Academic Resilience as Predictor Variables", International Journal of Educational and Psychological Sciences (IJEPS), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 13-26 |
| 8 | Anthony Obinna Ezennaka , G.C. Unachukwu. (2023, July), "EFFECTS OF CHESS PLAYING ON THE REFLECTIVE THINKING SKILL OF THE ADOLESCENT STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studie, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 133-145 |
| 9 | Anthony Obinna Ezennaka, Prof G.C Unachukwu. (2023, July), "CHESS PLAYING AND GENDER EFFECT ON ATTENTION SKILL OF THE ADOLESCENT STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE OF NIGERIA", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 1-15 |
| 10 | Mary N. Nwikpo, Elizabeth I. Anierobi, Azukaego I. Eluemuno, Anthony O. Ezennaka, and Victor U. Ezeonwumelu. (2022, November), "Indecent Dressing Among Female Undergraduates on Sexual Conduct and Study Engagement of Their Male Counterparts in Universities in the Southeast Nigeria", European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 36-44 |
| 11 | Elizabeth Ifeoma Anierobi, Chukwuemeka E. Etodike, Nkechi Uzochukwu Okeke & Anthony Obinna Ezennaka. (2021, August), "Social Media Addiction as Correlates of Academic Procrastination and Achievement among Undergraduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University AWKA, Nigeria", International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 20-33 |
| 12 | Nkechi Uzochukwu OKEKE; Elizabeth Ifeoma ANIEROBI; Anthony Obinna EZENNAKA. (2021, March), "IMPACT OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT ON PSYCHOSOCIAL ADJUSTMENT OF FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE", Social Sciences and Education Research Review, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 198-215 |
| 13 | EZENNAKA, ANTHONY OBINNA; NWOSU, KINGSLEY CHINAZA (Ph.D); OKEKE, NKECHI UZOCHUKWU (Ph.D) & ANIEROBI, ELIZABETH IFEOMA. (2021, November), "INFLUENCE OF SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES ON STUDENTS’ SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION", Journal of the Nigerian Academy of Education (JONAED), Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 109-125 |
| 14 | Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu , W. P. Wahl , Ursula Ifeoma Oparaugo , Anthony Obinna Ezennaka , Daniel Balami Ibrahim , Ademola Oyeyemi Ahmed , Ngozi Christiana Ementa , Christopher Obinna Alaribe , Christiana Chioma Akuneme, and Gloria Uzoamaka Nnaemeka. (2021, December), "Teachers’ Sociodemographic Characteristics, Psychological Distress, Job Satisfaction, and Their Willingness to Include Children with Special Needs in Regular Classes", Hindawi Education Research International |
| 15 | Okeke, Nkechi Uzochukwu (Ph.D)1 , Anierobi, Elizabeth Ifeoma2 & Ezennaka, Anthony Obinna3. (2021, September), "Impact Of ASUU Strike on Psychosocial Development of Academic Staff in South-East Zone of Nigerian Universities", Journal of Guidance and Counselling Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 267-277 |
| 16 | Anierobi, Elizabeth Ifeoma; Ezennaka, Obinna Anthony. (2019, June), "Predictive Influence Of Parental Involvement On Academic Self-Confidence And Academic Engagement Among Junior Secondary School Students In Awka, Nigeria", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 1155-1159 |
| 17 | Kingsley Chinaza Nwosu, Gabriel Chidi Unachukwu, Victor Chekume Nwasor, Anthony Obinna Ezennaka. (2019, October), "Teaching Children with Albinism in Nigerian Regular Classrooms: An Examination of the Contextual Factors", Journal of Advocacy, Research and Education, Vol. 6, (Issue 2) |
| 18 | Anthony Obinna Ezennaka. (2017, ), "SUPREMACY OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW AND FRIENDSHIP IN ARISTOTLE: A PANACEA FOR RENAISSANCE IN NIGERIA’S POLITY", Oracle of Wisdom Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 19 | Ezennaka, Anthony Obinna. (2014, April), "Implication of Government Handover of Schools to Voluntary Agencies in the Case of Anambra State", Anambra state University of Educational Research (ANSUJER), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 174-184 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education" (April, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "SAPIENTIA JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY Vol 20, NO. 2," (December, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "SAPIENTIA JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY VOLUME 20, NO. 2," (December, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Staff adviser, "Educational Foundations Student Association" (November, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "American Psychological Association" - C2505668222 (member since 2025), https://www.apa.org/members/your-membership/join |
| 2 | Full Member, "The Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists" (member since 2017), https:www.ncep.com |
| 3 | Full Member, "Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria." - AN/R/01323 (member since 2014), https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "1. “Advancing Education Innovations and creativity in an Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Multidisciplinary Approach”", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State), 10th September, 2025 to 12th September, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 2 | "EDUCATION IN A PERIOD OF SOCI-POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY", (FACULTY OF EDUCATION, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 11th March, 2023 to 11th March, 2023; ASUU SECRETARIAT |
| 3 | "INCREASING AGGRESSION AND VIOLENCE ON THE NIGERIAN CHILD: IMPLICATIONS FOR DIVERSITY, INTEGRATION AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT", (The National Council of Educational Psychologists), 9th August, 2021 to 9th November, 2021; Imo State University, Owerri |
| 4 | ""Education for Character Formation, Empowerment and Salvation', Maiden Education Summit", (Education Department of the Catholic Diocese of Awka), 4th November, 2019 to 8th November, 2019; Retreat and Pastoral Centre Okpuno Awka. |
| 5 | "Digital Technologies And Child Development", (The Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists (NCEP)), 4th September, 2019 to 4th September, 2019; University of Nigeria Nsukka. |
| 6 | "Family Psychodynamics and the Wellbeing of the Nigerian Child", (National Conference of the Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists), 5th September, 2018 to 5th September, 2018; College of Education, Agbor, Delta State |
| 7 | "3rd Annual conference of Association of Universal Moral Education of Nigeria in collaboration with Students' Advocacy Against Destructive Attitude", (Association of Universal Moral Education of Nigeria in collaboration with Students' Advocacy Against Destructive Attitude), 9th August, 2017 to 10th August, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 8 | "Gardening the Mind as a Way Forward towards Restoring our National Unity", (Association for Universal Moral Education Nigeria, AUMEN), 1st November, 2016 to 4th November, 2016; Abuja |
| 9 | "1st Interdisciplinary conference, Anambra State University Nigeria", (Faculty of Education, Anambra State University), 3rd September, 2014 to 5th September, 2014; Anambra State University |
| 10 | "2. “Increasing Aggression and Violence on the Nigerian Child: Implications for Diversity, Integration and National Development"", (The National Council of Educational Psychologists), Owerri |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "DEMYSTIFYING GRANT WRITING AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES AND APPLICATIONS", (DEPARTMENT OF EDU. MANAGEMETNT AND POLICY,.... UNESCO CHAIR ON EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DIGITAL INCLUSION, UNIVERSITY OF ALICANTE SPAIN), 9th April, 2025 to 9th April, 2025; BOARDROOM, NEW FACULTY OF EDUCATION BUILDING |
| 2 | "Writing Research Methods and AI Tools for Writing Research Work", (Department of Educational Foundations), 12th February, 2025 to 12th February, 2025; ASUU secretariat |
| 3 | "1. "Tuning African II Workshop"", (Department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 5th February, 2025 to 5th February, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "2. "Contextualizing innovative approaches on emerging educational trends for enhanced outcomes"", (International Congress: Humanities and Knowledge University of Alicante, Spain in collaboration with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 25th October, 2024 to 25th October, 2024; NnamdiAzikiwe University Awka |
| 5 | "3. "Maiden Grant Writing and Research Workshop"", (Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka)), 16th April, 2024 to 17th April, 2024; Faculty of Education Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka) |
| 6 | ""Staff professional conduct: Imperatives for quality assurance"", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 11th February, 2021 to 11th February, 2021; CBN Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 7 | "E-LEARNING IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA", (Department of Educational Foundations), Micro-teaching Building Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "4. "E-learning in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria"", (Department of Educational Foundations, NAU Awka), 7th June, 2023 to 7th June, 2023; Micro-teaching Lab, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka) |