Dr. John Ndubueze Okechukwu
Dr. John Ndubueze Okechukwu is a LECTURER I in EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. John Okechukwu from the department of Educational Management and Policy.
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Address: | Educational Management And Policy, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND POLICY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2022) October, 2019 to December, 2022 Ph.D Educational Management |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2004) October, 2000 to December, 2004 Bachelor Degree |
| 3 | Holy Ghost Secondary School, Abakaliki. (SSCE, June, 1999) September, 1993 to June, 1999 West Africa Examination Counsel Certificate |
| 4 | St. Paul's Primary School Laranto Jos. (FSLC, March, 1993) January, 1988 to June, 1993 First School Leaving |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Stephen A. Ezenwagu, Chika N. Eziamaka, John N. Okechukwu, Peter U. Obilor, Patience C. Ogbuanya, Uju T. Onyeanisi. (2026, April) FOUNDATIONS OF LIFELONG LEARNING: HOW TO TEACH, LEARN, AND THRIVE IN A CHANGING WORLD Uzopietro Publishing Company, ISBN: 978-27101-7-1 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Rosita Nwaribeaku Ogbo, John Okechukwu, Agu Ngozi Anthonia, Ayodele Abiodun Joseph. (2023, June) Historical Development of Educational Supervision (in Educational Supervision, eds. Martins Fabunmi, Nondwe Cynthia Phelokazi Ngibe, Michael Boakye-Yiadom and Ayotunde Adebayo) Education Dialogue Association (EDUDIA) and the Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (IEPA), ISBN: 978-978-59025-9-4, pp 15-26 |
| 2 | Joseph Ayodele Abiodun, Eziamaka Chika Nonye and Okechukwu John Ndubueze. (2022, May) Massification and Internationalization of Higher Education: Problems and Prospects (in Management of Higher Educational Systems, eds. John A. Undie, Joel B. Babalola, Bello A. Bello and I. N. Nwankwo) University of Calabar Press, ISBN: 978-978-792-240-8, pp 531-541 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | John Ndubueze Okechukwu, Chidumebi Ngozi Oguejiofor, Maureen Chinyere Ezeanya, Nwamaka Florence Mokwe, Grace Nwakaego Okoye. (2026, April), "EFFICACY OF AFRICAN SIMULATION GAMING STRATEGY IN ELEMENTARY SCIENCE TEACHING IN NIGERIA", Global Scientific Journal, Vol. 14, (Issue 4), pp 322-337 |
| 2 | Joseph Ayodele Abiodun, Okechukwu John Ndubueze, Manafa Ngozi Florence, Ironkwe Athanasius Chinweze. (2026, April), "The Learning Process and Collaborative Teaching as Transformative Tools for Rebranding the Nigerian Educational System for the 21st Century", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 15-21 |
| 3 | Stephen Abuchi Ezenwagu, John Ndubueze Okechukwu. (2026, April), "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS’ EMPOWERMENT AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS QUALITY ASSURANCE IN ONITSHA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Laws and Leadership Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 385-397 |
| 4 | Oguejiofor Chidumebi Ngozi, Okechukwu John Ndubueze, Okafor Judith Nneka, Etele Valentia Anulika, Joseph Ayodele Abiodun, Chibuko Honorius, Majebi Enesi C.. (2026, April), "Leveraging Educational Artificial Intelligence to Transform Cultural Tourism Learning: A Multidisciplinary Model for Enhancing Visitors’ Experience and Heritage Preservation", International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 1332-1341 |
| 5 | Okechukwu John Ndubueze, Ezeanya Maureen Chinyere, Oguejiofor Chidumebi Ngozi, Joseph Ayodele Abiodun, Mokwe Nwamaka Florence. (2026, April), "Effect of Utilizing Two Instructional Media in Improving Senior Secondary School Students’ Learning Outcomes in Physics in Nigeria", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 544-552 |
| 6 | John Ndubueze Okechukwu, Bridgid Chinasa Oboshi. (2026, March), "INFLUENCE OF OVERCROWDED CLASSROOM ON PUPILS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN IDEMILI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 111-120 |
| 7 | Mokwe Nwamaka Florence, Ironkwe Athanasius Chinweze, Okechukwu John Ndubueze, Joseph Ayodele Abiodun, Obidile Stella Ogechukwu. (2025, April), "PARENTING PRACTICES AND CONSCIENCE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN: TOWARDS A BETTER NIGERIAN SOCIETY", Irish Journal of Educational Practice, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 83-99 |
| 8 | Kingsley K Obiekwe, Ayodele A Joseph, N Okechukwu John, Obadigie Evelyn Ohuimumwen. (2025, March), "IMPACT OF TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL QUALITY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE", Irish Journal of Educational Practice, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 30-50 |
| 9 | JA ABIODUN, OJ NDUBUEZE, IA CHINWEZE, ES ABUCHI, MN FLORENCE. (2025, February), "Managerial Strategies for Combating Corruption in Public Secondary School Administration in Anambra State, Nigeria", Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, Vol. 51, (Issue 2), pp 464-478 |
| 10 | John Ndubueze Okechukwu, Ayodele Abiodun Joseph, Ngozi Sarah Oputa. (2025, March), "MANAGING UNIVERSITIES POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATION FOR EFFECTIVE PRACTICE", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL LAWS AND LEADERSHIP STUDIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 90-100 |
| 11 | Ironkwe Athanasius Chinweze, Okechukwu John Ndubueze, Obiekwe Kingsley K, Eziamaka Chika Nonye, Mokwe Nwamaka Florence. (2025, April), "SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE AND JUSTICE AS PREDICTORS OF TEACHERS’ JOB COMMITMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", British International Journal of Business and Marketing Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 1-21 |
| 12 | Stella Nkechi Ezeaku, Vera Oluchi Nnakwue, John Ndubueze Okechukwu. (2025, May), "TEACHERS' COMPETENCES AS A CORRELATE OF TASK PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", International Nexus Multidisciplinary Research Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 37-61 |
| 13 | Chidumebi Ngozi Oguejiofor PhD, Judith Nneka Okafor, Baptista Chinyere Chigbu, Stephen Abuchi Ezenwagu,Nwamaka Florence Mokwe, John Ndubueze Okechukwu,. (2025, February), "University Education as a Veritable Tool for Poverty Alleviation in Nigeria: A Theoretical Review", European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 104-114 |
| 14 | John Ndubueze Okechukwu, Ayodele Abiodun Joseph, Athanasius Chinweze Ironkwe,Stephen Abuchi Ezenwagu,Peter Uzochukwu Obilor,. (2025, February), "Teacher’s Creativity, Innovation and Emotional Intelligence as Predictors of Transformational Education in Universities in South-East, Nigeria", European Journal of Theoretical and Applied Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 274-289 |
| 15 | OGUEJIOFOR CHIDUMEBI NGOZI, OKECHUKWU JOHN NDUBUEZE, OGBUANYA PATIENCE CHIAMAKA. (2024, March), "IMPACT OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY ON ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal of Research (IJR), Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 57-75 |
| 16 | John N. Okechukwu, Kingsley K. Obiekwe, Athanasius Chinweze Ironkwe. (2024, April), "USE OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AS A DETERMINANT OF TEACHERS’ EFFECTIVENESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Management and Policy (UJOEMP), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 80-89 |
| 17 | Athanasius Chinweze Ironkwe, John Ndubueze Okechukwu, Ayodele Abiodun Joseph. (2024, April), "Financial management practices and administrative effectiveness of secondary school principals in Anambra State, Nigeria", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies (UNIJERPS), Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 254-267 |
| 18 | JN Okechukwu, SN Ezeaku, CG Madudili. (2024, April), "FUND GENERATION STRATEGIES ADOPTED BY PRINCIPALS FOR SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Irish Journal of Educational Practice, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 22-38 |
| 19 | Ayodele Abiodun Joseph, John Ndubueze Okechukwu, Peter Uzochukwu Obilor. (2024, December), "LECTURERS’ DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS AND APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS PREDICTORS OF ONLINE LEARNING OUTCOMES AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA", Journal of Association of Educational Management and Policy Practitioners, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 338-350 |
| 20 | Ayodele A Joseph, John N Okechukwu, Kingsley K Obiekwe. (2024, December), "PRINCIPALS’ PERCEIVED IMPACT OF TEACHERS’PROFESSIONAL QUALITY ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE", UNIZIK Orient Journal of Education, Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 109-125 |
| 21 | John Ndubueze Okechukwu, Ayodele Abiodun Joseph, Athanasius Chinweze Ironkwe,Stephen Abuchi Ezenwagu,Peter Uzochukwu Obilor,. (2024, May), "SCHOOL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS TEACHERS’PRODUCTIVITY IN AN ERA OF DIGITALIZATION IN ANAMBRA STATE", Journal of Association of Educational Management and Policy Practitioners, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 353-367 |
| 22 | Okechukwu John Ndubueze, Joseph Ayodele Abiodun, Obiekwe Kingsley K.. (2024, August), "STAFF MENTORING AND JOB ROTATION AS CORRELATES OF LECTURERS’TASK PERFORMANCE IN AN ERA OF DIGITALIZATION IN UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH-EAST, NIGERIA", International Journal of Innovative Approaches to Learning and Teaching, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 26-44 |
| 23 | EZEAKU, S. N., OKECHUKWU, J. N., & JOSEPH, A. A.. (2023, June), "FINANCING NIGERIAN TERTIARY EDUCATION AND GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS", Journal of Educational Management and Policy Research, Vol. 16, (Issue 4), pp 55-57 |
| 24 | UGWUOKE, M. C., IKEDIMMA, I. F., & OKECHKWU, J. N. (2023, June), "PERCEIVED IMPACT OF EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENUGU SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 14-26 |
| 25 | Ayodele, A.J; Ndubueze, O.J; & Eziamaka, C.N. (2023, June), "OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING: INNOVATIONAL TOOL FOR RESOLVING EDUCATIONAL INEQUALITY AT THE TERTIARY LEVEL IN NIGERIA", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Management and Policy, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 112-128 |
| 26 | JOSEPH, A. A., OGUEJIOFOR, C. N., & OKECHUKWU, J. N.. (2022, June), "EXTENT OF IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATION SECTOR DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN (2011-2015) ON SCHOOL-BASED MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ANAMBRA STATE", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Management and Policy (UJOEMP), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 97-105 |
| 27 | Abiodun Joseph Ayodele,Okechukwu John Ndubueze. (2022, February), "ROLE OF E-LEARNING FOR FACILITATING EDUCATION SERVICE DELIVERY IN TERTIARY ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMME IN THE PANDEMIC ERA IN ANAMBRA STATE", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 109-116 |
| 28 | Joseph, Ayodele Abiodun & Okechukwu John Ndubueze. (2022, January), "OVERCOMING THE CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SECURITY IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ORHIONMWON LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE, NIGERIA", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND POLICY STUDIES, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 74-83 |
| 29 | Okechukwu John Ndubueze, Ayodele Abiodun Joseph, Athanasius C. Ironkwe. (2022, September), "EDUCATIONAL PLANNING AND THE CHALLENGES OF DEVELOPMENT IN DEVELOPING NATIONS", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND POLICY STUDIES, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 120-141 |
| 30 | Okechukwu John Ndubueze, Oguejiofor Chidumebi Ngozi, Edith Uzoamaka Ezemba. (2022, September), "Nigerian Universities and Challenges of Education for Sustainable Development", International journal of Educational Research and Policy Making |
| 31 | Agogbua Victor Ugochukwu, Obiukwu Chilota Akueyinwa, Okechukwu John Ndubueze. (2021, June), "Effective School Management In Nigerian Secondary Schools: Issues, Challenges And Way Forward", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 34-39 |
| 32 | OKECHUKWU JOHN NDUBUEZE, OPUTA NGOZI SARAH. (2021, July), "THE INFLUENCE OF PRINCIPALS’ COMMUNICATION STYLES ON ADMINISTRATIVE EFFECTIVENESS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONITSHA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", COOU Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 199-219 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "External Funding" (June, 2025 to June, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by Department of Educational Management and Policy |
| 2 | Awardee: "Institution Based Research TETFund Grant" (August, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund UNIZIK Branch |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "International Journal of Education Research and Scientific Development" (March, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research, Science and Vocational Studies" (March, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (March, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Masters Final Examination" (May, 2026 to June, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | ICT Officer, "Department of Educational Management and Policy" (February, 2026) |
| 2 | Chairperson, "Sports and Recreation Committee" (February, 2026) |
| 3 | Postgraduate Supervisor, "College of Postgraduate Studies, UNIZIK" (March, 2025) |
| 4 | Resource Person, "Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe" (February, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria" - AN/T/00792 (member since 2026), https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Association of Educational Management and Policy Practitioners (A'EMAPP)" - A'EMAPP/MEM/2022/501 (member since 2022), https://aemapp.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)" - 257173 (member since 2021), https://nim.ng/ |
| 4 | Associate Member, "Institute of Political Administration and Management" - 979 (member since 2018), https://ipamnigeria.org/ |
| 5 | Life Member, "NYSC Road Safety Club" - Nil (member since 2007), https://old.frsc.gov.ng/member-associations/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Maiden National Conference 2025", (Department of Educational Management and Policy), 13th May, 2025 to 15th May, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "43rd Annual Conference, Ibadan 2024", (Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP)), 7th October, 2024 to 11th October, 2024; Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan, Oyo State |
| 3 | "2nd International Conference", (Association of Educational Management and Policy Practitioners (A'EMAPP)), 23rd July, 2024 to 26th July, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "2023 National (HYBRID) Conference", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 31st October, 2023 to 3rd November, 2023; ASUU-NAU Secretariat |
| 5 | "42nd Annual Conference, Owerri 2023", (Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP)), 9th October, 2023 to 13th October, 2023; Imo State University Auditorium, Owerri |
| 6 | "1st Annual National Conference", (Educational Management & Policy Publishing (EMAPP) and Educational Managers and Policy Researchers (EMAPR)), 1st August, 2023 to 4th August, 2023; University of Calabar International Conference Centre, Calabar |
| 7 | "Rethinking on Foundation of the Nigerian Education System for Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Education, UNN,), 26th March, 2023 to 26th March, 2023; Princess Alexandria Auditorium, UNN |
| 8 | "Reconceptualizing Education for a Globe in Distress", (University of Nigeria Nsukka), 10th December, 2022 to 10th December, 2022; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 9 | "Managing Education Policy Implementation in the Nigerian Educational System: The Evidence and Implication for Effective Practice.", (Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP)), 10th November, 2022 to 30th November, 2022; National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Abuja |
| 10 | "The Nigeria Agenda", (National Prosperity Movement South_East Zone), 20th March, 2020 to 20th March, 2022; Hilton Leisure Hotel Conference Hall at Regina Ceali Junction Expressway Awka, Anambra State. |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Writing of Projects/Articles for Publication and Internet (Online) Visibility of Publications", (Department of Educational Foundations and Administration, Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe), 5th March, 2025 to 5th March, 2025; Department of Curriculum/Instructional Technology Complex |
| 2 | "The Pivot Conference 2024", (The Pivot & SMEDAN), 30th August, 2024 to 30th August, 2024; SMEDAN |
| 3 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; ASUU-NAU Secretariat |
| 4 | "On-line Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Programme Training), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Zoom |
| 5 | "On-Line Teaching and Examination", (SANDWICH UNIT: NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY), 20th March, 2023 to 20th March, 2023; ASUU NAU, SECRETARIAT |
| 6 | "Staff Professional Conduct: Imperatives for Quality Assurance", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 2nd November, 2021 to 2nd November, 2021; CBN Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 7 | "Agribusiness, Value Addition and Competitive Value Chain", (Supreme Management Training and Consultancy Services Limited), 13th August, 2018 to 17th August, 2018; Ibadan Business School Campus, Ibadan |
| 8 | "Capacity Building on Post-Harvesting, Processing and Utilization of Rice-Based Products under Partnership for Sustainable Rice Systems Development in Sub-Sahara Cooperation (GCP/RAF/489/VEN) by Minaaz Agro Services Ltd.", (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations & Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), 28th March, 2018 to 28th March, 2018; Achalla |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Faculty of Educational Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.), 20th March, 2023 to 20th March, 2023; Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Staff Professional Conduct: Imperative for Quality Assurance", (Faculty of Educational Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.), 11th February, 2021 to 11th February, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 3 | "4th Provincial Convention of the National Association of Catholic Corps Members", (National Association of Catholic Corps Members), 7th July, 2006 to 9th July, 2006; Government Science Secondary School, Lafia, Nasarawa State |