Miss. Chidimma Favour Okika

Miss. Chidimma Favour Okika is an ASSISTANT LECTURER in HEALTH PROMOTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Miss. Chidimma Favour Okika

Staff Profile

Chidimma Okika Favour is a dedicated academic, public health educator, researcher, and health promotion advocate currently serving as a staff member in the Department of Health Promotion and Public Health Education. She is passionate about advancing public health through education, research, community engagement, and capacity building. She holds a **Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Health Education** and a **Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Public Health Education** from **Nnamdi Azikiwe University**, where she is further advancing her academic journey toward the attainment of a **Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Public Health Education**. Her academic interests span health promotion, health education, disease prevention, community health, behavioral change communication, school health, and public health advocacy. She is an active member of several reputable professional and volunteer organizations, including the **Nigerian Red Cross Society**, **National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)**, **National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)**, **Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)**, and the **Nigerian Association of Health Educators (NAHE)**. These affiliations reflect her commitment to professional excellence, public service, and lifelong learning. With a strong foundation in education, research, and administration, Chidimma possesses a diverse range of professional competencies, including research and data collection, transcription, agenda preparation, minute-taking, internet and literature research, project coordination, communication, organizational management, stakeholder engagement, and public health advocacy. She is proficient in Google Workspace applications and demonstrates exceptional skills in time management, attention to detail, confidentiality, teamwork, and interpersonal relations. Recognized for her growth mindset, adaptability, and dedication to continuous improvement, Chidimma is an enthusiastic professional who embraces innovation and technology to enhance learning, research, and organizational effectiveness. She is a quick learner with a remarkable ability to acquire new skills and apply knowledge to solve real-world public health and educational challenges. Beyond her professional engagements, Chidimma is committed to mentoring students, promoting healthy communities, supporting educational development, and contributing to public health interventions. Her vision is to become a leading scholar and practitioner in Public Health Education, influencing policy, research, and practice at national and international levels.

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Health Promotion And Public Health Education, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Department/Sub-Unit:
HEALTH PROMOTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Master Degree, May, 2025)
June, 2021 to January, 2025
M.Sc(Ed) Public Health Education
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2016)
November, 2012 to August, 2016
B. Sc(Ed) Health Education

Relevant/Working Experience

1Administrative assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2020 to Present
2Teacher, Fisher Model Academy, Awka
April, 2018 to January, 2020
3NYSC Teacher, Federal Girls Government College, Calabar
June, 2017 to April, 2018
4Teaching practice Teacher, Girls Secondary School, Awka
May, 2015 to July, 2015

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Okika Chidimma Favour, Prof G.O. Umeasiegbu, Anidebe Chisom Blessing.. (2021, October), "Health Education Students perspectives on their exposure to Field work at the undergraduate level in Anambra State.", Unizik Journal of education graduate, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 119-127

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Public Relation Officer, "Nigerian Association of Health Educators, Anambra Chapter" (October, 2023)
2Postgraduate Faculty Course representative, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2021 to December, 2022)
3Secretary, "Girls' secondary school Awka. Old girls Association 2011 Set" (February, 2021)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Professional Member, "Nigerian Association of Health Educators" (member since 2023), http://www.nahe.org.ng/
2Professional Member, "Health Promotion Research Association of Nigeria" (member since 2023), http://www.hepran.org/
3Professional Member, "Nigerian Association of Health Educators, Anambra Chapter" (member since 2023), http://www.nahe.org
4Temporary Member, "National Drug law Enforcement Agency" (member since 2017), https://ndlea.gov.ng
5Professional Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - AN/R/03689 (member since 2016), https://tis.trcn.gov.ng/web/guest/registered-teachers?p_auth=zihFoNe9&p_p_id=namesearch_WAR_TISportlet&p_p_lifecycle=1&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-1&p_p_col_count=1

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
1"25th Annual National Conference 2023", (Nigerian Association of Health Educators), 14th June, 2023 to 17th June, 2023; University of Benin, Edo State
Workshops
1"Fighting Drug addiction", (National Drug law Enforcement Agency Criss-River State command in collaboration with National Youth service corps drug free club), 11th November, 2018 to 12th November, 2018; Calabar, Cross River State
2"Health care: Community based first Aid", (Nigerian Red Cross Society), 1st June, 2017 to 8th June, 2017; Akamkpa, Cross River state