Dr. Chinedu Alexander Orji

Dr. Chinedu Alexander Orji is a LECTURER II in ECONOMICS Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chinedu Alexander Orji

Staff Profile

I am Alexander Chinedu Orji. An entrepreneur, a trader turned lecturer who after serving apprentice following the Igbo apprenticeship system went back and updated my knowledge through the university degree programmes .

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Economics, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
ECONOMICS

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2023)
February, 2014 to December, 2022
PhD Development Economics
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2013)
October, 2009 to May, 2013
M.Sc Monetary Economics Master Of Science In Economics(Monetary Economics)
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2007)
July, 2002 to July, 2007
BSc.Economics Bachelor Of Science In Economics
4National Grammar School, Nike, Enugu. (SSCE, July, 1991)
October, 1985 to November, 1990
5National Grammar School, Nike, Enugu. (GCE, June, 1990)
October, 1985 to July, 1990
6Universal Primary Education School,Oji River. (FSLC, November, 1987)
September, 1979 to July, 1984

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Olakunle, Sarunmi Olusola,Kalu, Chris Ulua& Orji, Alexander Chinedu. (2024, February), "Trade openness and Life Expectancy: Evidence from Nigeria", International Journal of Advanced Studies in Business Strategies and Management, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1-13
2Ishaku Rimamtanung Nyiputen, Osang Paul Abijia, Orji Alexander Chinedu. (2023, June), "Fiscal and Monetary Policies Coordination and Economics Growth in Nigeria", EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 3, (Issue 3)
3Orji Alexander C, Osang Paul A, Okeke Tabansi C. (2023, April), "THE CONVERGENCE CRITERIA OF MONETARY INTEGRATION AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN COUNTRIES", THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLEDGE, Vol. 11, (Issue 4)
4IHUGBA OKEZIE A, ORJI ALEXANDER C, DURU ERASMUS E. (2023, June), "EMPIRICAL EVIDENCE FROM NIGERIA ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INFLATION AND MANUFACTURING GROWTH", JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS AND ALLIED RESEARCH (JEAR), Vol. 8, (Issue 2)
5Orji, 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
6Alexander 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, ISSN 2250-0588, Vol. 12, (Issue 8), pp 10-21
7EZE ANOKE EZE, CHEKWUBE MADICHIE, ORJI CHINEDU ALEXENDER, OLISAEMEKA DENNIS MADUKA. (2020, September), "ROLE OF EXPORT DIVERSIFICATIONS IN THE NON-OIL EXPORTS AND FOREIGN RESERVES NEXUS IN NIGERIA", THE EMPIRICAL ECONOMIC LETTERS
8MADICHIE, CHEKWUBE VITUS, EZE, ANOKE EZE, ORJI, CHINEDU ALEXANDER, MADUKA, OLISAEMEKA DENNIS. (2020, July), "ESTIMATION OF IMPORT DEMAND ELASTICITIES FOR NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE BALANCE OF PAYMENTS ADJUSTMENT POLICIES", IOSR JOURNAL

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Secretary, "Faculty of Social Sciences Anti-Drug Abuse Committee" (August, 2022 to December, 2024)
2Member, "Faculty of Social Sciences Homecoming and Awards Committee" (August, 2022 to December, 2024)
3Member, "Nigerian Economic Student Association Advisory Committee 2022" (January, 2022 to January, 2023)
4Secretary, "Department of Economics UNIZIK Infrastructure Committee" (January, 2022 to January, 2023)
5Chairman, "Department of Economics UNIZIK Examination Committee" (January, 2022 to January, 2023)
6Member, "Department of Economics UNIZIK Lecture Series and Conference Committee" (January, 2022 to January, 2023)
7Member, "Department of Economics UNIZIK Alumni Committee" (January, 2022 to January, 2023)
8Secretary, "Department of Economics Ad-Hoc Committee on Home Coming Event" (January, 2022 to January, 2023)
9Examination Officer, "Department of Economics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2022 to January, 2024)
10Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities NAU Bus Maintenance and Procurement Committee" (August, 2022 to January, 2023)
11Member, "Nigerian Economic Student Association Advisory Committee" (February, 2021 to February, 2022)
12Co-Chairman, "Department of Economics Environment and Sanitation Committee" (February, 2021 to February, 2022)
13The Most Encouraging Rotaractor of the Year, "Rotaract Club of Nnamdi Azikiwe Univeristy Awka" (June, 2008 to June, 2008)
14Member, "Nigeria Federation of Catholic Students (NFCS), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2007 to May, 2007)
15Certificate of Honour, "Psychology Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2007 to June, 2007)
16Okwuoto Ekene Eze, "The Igwe in Council, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2006 to July, 2006)
17Igwe Chukwu Na Emeze I of Economics Department, "Nigerian Economic Student Association (NESA) UNIZIK" (October, 2006 to October, 2006)
18Member, "Rotaract Club of Unizik Awka" (October, 2004 to October, 2004)
19Certificate of Merit as second runner-up in Religious Quiz, "Doctrine and Faith Committee, Onitsha Archdiocese" (September, 1999 to September, 1999)
20Certificate of Merit as runner-up in Religious Quiz competition, "Doctrine and Faith Committee, Onitsha Archdiocese" (September, 1995 to September, 1995)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "International Association of World Peace Advocate" - UN-V/REG/WEB/17552021 (member since 2017), https://www.unglobalcompact.org

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"UNIZIK Business School 5th International Hybrid Conference", (Unizik Business School), 25th October, 2023 to 25th October, 2023; Awka
2"Centennial Conference of Rotaract District 9140 Nigeria of Rotary International", (Rotaract Club), 19th March, 2005 to 19th March, 2005; Anambra State
Workshop
1"AGSMEIS Entrepreneurship Training", (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria), 19th March, 2018 to 23rd March, 2018; Anambra