Mrs. Ngozi Chinenye Okeke
Mrs. Ngozi Chinenye Okeke is a LECTURER I in SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
| Am Okeke Ngozi Chinenye. |
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Address: | Sociology And Anthropology, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2025) June, 2021 to March, 2025 PhD Demography And Population Studies |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, April, 2018) December, 2021 to April, 2018 M.Sc. Sociology (Demography) Sociology |
| 3 | Ebonyi State University Abakaliki. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2011) February, 2006 to February, 2010 B.Sc. Sociology/Anthropology |
| 4 | Seiro International Secondary School, Ebonyi State. (NECO, November, 2006) September, 2005 to June, 2006 |
| 5 | China Town Primary School, Asata Enugu. (FSLC, August, 1997) August, 1992 to August, 1997 FSLc |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | CEP Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Field assistant, TETFUND RAPE RESEARCH TEAM, LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY, OJO July, 2022 to August, 2022 |
| 3 | Lecturer ll, Department of Sociology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer l, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | Assistant Lecturer, Department of Sociology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2020 to January, 2021 |
| 6 | Receptionist/Social welfare, Destiny Clinic, Jalingo, Taraba State January, 2017 to April, 2016 |
| 7 | Manager, Divine Grace collections, Jalingo, Taraba State January, 2017 to December, 2019 |
| 8 | Teacher, Holy Rosary College, Uwani, Enugu State April, 2012 to November, 2012 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Ngozi Chinenye Okeke. (2026, January) Medicalization of pregnancy. In P. C. Udeh & B. N. Onyima (Eds.), Medical sociology for health workers: Issues and perspectives ADKonZult Production, pp 195-213 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye; Okafor, Queeneth Ndidiamaka; Ofonere, Ifeanyi Ikenna. (2026, March), "CLIMATE CHANGE, FLOODING, AND POPULATION DISPLACEMENT IN NIGERIA: MIGRATION PATTERNS ACROSS STATES", MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye; Ofonere, Ifeanyi Ikenna; Ekeh, Leona Adimchi. (2026, March), "IMPACT OF PATERNAL INVOLVEMENT ON MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH AND INFANT FEEDING PRACTICES IN NIGERIA: A LITERATURE REVIEW", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Ohachenu, Ifeoma Elizabeth; Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye. (2026, April), "ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TRANSFORMATIVE COUNSELLING SERVICES IN NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF FINE AND CREATIVE ARTS, MUSIC, MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | Ngozi Chinenye Okeke, Bisiola Ekelechi Okoye, Nneoma Emelechi Okoye. (2026, March), "Barriers to utilizing skilled birth attendance among adolescent mothers in urban informal settlements in Nigeria: A literature review", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities,, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 5 | Okeke, NC; Chukwuemeka, GN; Ubaezuonu, CA; Okocha, OG. (2026, April), "Public Perception of Factors Associated with Antenatal Care Utilization among Women in Awka South LGA of Anamabra State, Nigeria", Think India Quarterly, Vol. 29, (Issue 1), pp 106-125 |
| 6 | Ngozi Chinenye Okeke, Ifeoma Elizabeth Ohachenu, Joshua Akaolisa Ojiochie. (2026, May), "Socio-cultural determinants of drug and substance use among pregnant women in Nigeria: A literature review", International Journal for Social Studies, Vol. 12, (Issue 2) |
| 7 | Ngozi Chinenye Okeke , Gloria Nwakego Chukwuemeka , Nneoma Emelechi Okoye and Onyinyechi Emmanuella Obiefuna. (2026, April), "Socio-cultural factors affecting maternal nutrition during pregnancy in Awka South. Social Sciences Research, 12(2). Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/403993829_Socio-cultural_Factors_Affecting_Maternal Nutrition During Pregnancy in Awka South", Social Science Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 2) |
| 8 | Ngozi Chinenye Okeke, Leona Adimchi Eke and Bisiola, Ekelechi Okoye. (2026, April), "Assessment of Community-Based Maternal Health Care Models for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Nigeria: A Literature Review", International Journal of Research (IJR) |
| 9 | Ngozi Chinenye Okeke, Leona Adimchi Eke, Bisiola Ekelechi Okoye, Eberechukwu Odichichimma Ogboke. (2026, May), "FARMERS-HERDERS CONFLICT AND MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICE UTILIZATION IN RURAL NIGERIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW", MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF LAW, EDUCATION AND HUMANITIES (MJLEH), Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Ofoegbu, Ogechi Judith; Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye; Chimamkpa, Chinedu; Ajokubi, Onyinyechi Vivian Kwaba; Uwandu, Charles Ifeanyi. (2026, October), "Cybersecurity Awareness And Human Resistance to Social Engineering Techniques in Owerri Municipal Council", Global Research Journal of Economic and Social Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 11 | Ngozi Chinenye Okeke, Bisiola Ekelechi Okoye, Gloria Nwakego Chukwuemeka, Vivian Nzubechi Ihediohamma. (2026, June), "Roles and Challenges of Traditional Birth Attendants in Maternal Healthcare Delivery in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State", Research Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Vol. 12, (Issue 4), 1 |
| 12 | Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye; Ofonere, Ifeanyi Ikenna; Okafor, Queeneth Ndidiamaka. (2026, March), "IMPACT OF FREE MATERNAL HEALTH POLICIES ON THE UTILIZATION OF SKILLED BIRTH SERVICES IN NIGERIA: A LITERATURE REVIEW", JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIOLOGY, HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 13 | Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye, Ohachenu, Ifeoma Elizabeth & Ojiochie, Akaolisa Joshua. (2026, May), "Domestic violence during pregnancy: Patterns, drivers, and health consequences in Awka South LGA of Anambra State", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 4) |
| 14 | Ngozi Chinenye Okeke, Gloria Nwakego Chukwuemeka, Chisom Anaestasia Ubaezuonu. (2026, March), "MALE PARTNER PARTICIPATION IN DELIVERY CARE IN NIGERIA: A SYSTEMATIC ANALYSIS OF BARRIERS, FACILITATORS, AND INTERVENTIONS FOR IMPROVING MATERNAL HEALTH OUTCOMES", JOURNAL OF LAW, LANGUAGE, LITERATUREANDGENDERSTUDIES;, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye; Nwankwo, Ignatius Uche. (2025, July), "PEER AND COMMUNITY INFLUENCES ON ATTITUDE OF MALES TOWARD FAMILY PLANNING IN NIGERIA", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND SOCIAL POLICY REVIEW (NJSPSPR), Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | A.F. Ogboke, E.O., Maduagwuna, R.E., Okeke, N.C., & Egboh. (2024, April), "Conflict Management and Organizational Productivity in Anambra Motor Manufacturing Company (ANAMMCO) Emene Enugu", Interdisciplinary Journal of African & Asian Studies (IJAAS), Vol. 10, (Issue 1) |
| 17 | Ogboke, Eberechukwu Odichinma; Maduagwuna, Raymond Emeka; Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye; Egboh, Amara F. (2024, April), "APPRAISAL OF SIGNIFICANT FEATURES OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS: A LESSON FROM JAPAN AND GERMANY", Nnadiebube Journal of Religion, Culture and Society, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 18 | Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye; Ogboke, Eberechukwu Odichinma; Okoye, Bisiola Ekelechi; Onwurah, Evelyn Chidera. (2024, April), "PREVALENCE AND PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE IN AGUATA LGA", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. 10, (Issue 1) |
| 19 | OKEKE Ngozi Chinenye, NWANKWO, Ignatius Uche. (2024, March), "SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS INFLUENCING MALE INVOLVEMENT IN FAMILY PLANNING IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE", THE NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 20 | Nnamani Ngozi Christiana, Okeke Ngozi Chinenye. (2023, April), "PERCEPTION OF WOMEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE ON THE DETERMINANTS AND CONSEQUENCES OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN ENUGU SOUTH URBAN OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", The Nigerian Journal of Medical Sociology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 21 | Okeke, Ngozi. Chinenye.& Ofonere, Ifeanyi Ikenna. (2023, September), "Determinant and Utilization of Maternal and Child Health Care Services among women of Reproductive age in Enugu State, Nigeria", International Journal of Health and Social Inquiry, Vol. 9, (Issue 1) |
| 22 | Ngozi Chinenye Okeke, Ifeanyi Ikenna Ofonere, Francis Ogbonna Egwu, Eberechukwu Odichinma Ogboke. (2023, February), "Social impacts of Covid 19 pandemic on the informal sector in Nigeria", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PROBLEMS AND SOCIAL POLICY REVIEW, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 23 | Ngozi Chinenye Okeke, Ngozi Christiana Nnamani. (2023, May), "Migrant Fulani Herdsmen and Native Farmers Conflict in Nigeria Implications for Food Security and Livelihood", ZIK Journal of multidisciplinary research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 90-111 |
| 24 | Ifeanyi Ikenna Ofonere, Ngozi Chinenye Okeke. (2022, October), "Knowledge of Menstrual Hygiene among the In-school Adolescent Girls in Oji River Local Government Area Enugu State Nigeria", International journal of Health and Social Inquiry, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 25 | Ngozi Chinenye Okeke. (2020, October), "SOCIAL FACTORS AFFECTING MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Journal of sociology, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 273 - 289 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye, Ohachenu, Ifeoma Elizabeth & Ojiochie, Akaolisa Joshua. (2025, July), "Determinants of Drug and Substance Use among Pregnant Women in Nigeria: A Literature Review", |
| 2 | Ofoegbu, Ogechi Judith; Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye; Chimamkpa, Chinedu; Ajokubi, Onyinyechi Vivian Kwaba; Uwandu, Charles Ifeanyi. (2025, September), "Cybersecurity Awareness and Human Resistance to Cyber Threats: A Study of Social Engineering Techniques", |
| 3 | Ohachenu, Ifeoma Elizabeth; Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye. (2025, August), "Artificial intelligence and counseling services in Nigeria", |
| 4 | OKEKE, Ngozi Chinenye; NWANKWO, Ignatius Uche. (2024, November), "SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS INFLUENCING MALE INVOLVEMENT IN FAMILY PLANNING IN NIGERIA: A REVIEW OF LITERATURE", |
| 5 | Ngozi Chinenye Okeke & Ngozi Christiana Nnamani. (2023, May), "Migrant Fulani Herdsmen and Native Farmers Conflict in Nigeria: Implications for Food Security and Livelihood", |
| 6 | Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye. (2022, April), "Social Impacts of Covid 19 Pandemic on The Informal Sector in Nigeria", |
| 7 | Ngozi Chinenye Okeke. (2021, November), "Causes and Effects of Farmers - Herders Conflict on Food Security in Nigeria.", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Okeke, Ngozi Chinenye. "SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS INFLUENCING MALE INVOLVEMENT IN FAMILY PLANNING IN NIGERIA", (Research Work, 2024 January) |
| 2 | Tetfund research. "Emerging Pattern of Rape Incidence in Rural and Urban Communities in Nigeria.", (Research Work, 2022 July) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "ADVANCING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF NIGERIAN CHILDREN THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH SCREENING FOR FRAGILE X DISORDERS" (July, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND (NRF) |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Perceptions and Practices of Menstrual Health and Hygiene Among Female University Students in Nigeria (PLATO WP2a)" (April, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare - NHS Foundation Trust, UK |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "AN APPRAISAL OF CULTISM AS A CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA." (October, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "EVALUATION OF MEDICAL SOCIAL WELFARE SERVICES IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (NAUTH), NNEWI." (September, 2025). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Member Anti-Drug Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2025 to May, 2026) |
| 2 | Member, "Member, Welfare Committee, Department of Sociology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2025 to January, 2026) |
| 3 | Member, "Welfare Committee, Department of Sociology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2024 to January, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "Staff Welfare Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2020 to March, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association (NASA)" - NASA/MEM/04/070 (member since 2023), https://www.nasanigeria.org.ng |
| 2 | Associate Member, "Institute of strategic management Nigeria" - ISMN/10/2012/A22059 (member since 2012), http:/www.ng.ismng.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "27th NASA Conference", (Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association), 1st May, 2023 to 3rd May, 2023; Baze University Abuja |
| 2 | "2021 UNIZIK Business School Hybrid (Virtual/Physical) International Conference", (UNIZIK Business School), 25th November, 2021 to 26th November, 2021; UNIZIK Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "2020 UNIZIK Business School Hybrid (Virtual/Physical) International Conference", (UNIZIK Business School), 26th April, 2021 to 27th April, 2021; UNIZIK Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Advancing Mental Health and Well-being of Nigerian Children through Public Health Screening for Fragile X Disorders (CHAMP-FX)", (TETFund - NRF (CHAMP-FX)), 28th October, 2025 to 29th October, 2025; Google meet |