Dr. Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu
Dr. Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu is a LECTURER I in SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Valentine Iheanyi Ekechukwu, I'm a lecturer in the department of Sociology, i have the underlisted qualifications. BSc Sociology (Imsu), MSc Sociology (Unilag), PhD Industrial Sociology (Ibadan), MBA financial management (Lasu), registered sponsored individual with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Abuja, Member of Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (ISMN) and Associate Member of the Institute of Capital Market Registrars (ACMR).
Personal Information
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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
Industrial Sociology, With Special Interest In Banking And Capital Market Operations, The Effects On The Economy And How It Affects Social Life Of Individuals And Social Order In The Society
Industrial Sociology, With Special Interest In Banking And Capital Market Operations, The Effects On The Economy And How It Affects Social Life Of Individuals And Social Order In The Society
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | University of Ibadan, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2024) April, 2019 to November, 2023 PhD Industrial Sociology |
| 2 | University Of Lagos, Akoka. (Master Degree, July, 2015) March, 2014 to June, 2015 MSc Sociology |
| 3 | Lagos State University, Ojo. (Master Degree, February, 2013) March, 2008 to October, 2010 MBA MBA Financial Management |
| 4 | Imo State University, Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, December, 1998) March, 1994 to August, 1998 BSc Sociology |
| 5 | Nguru Secondary Commercial School, Nguru Aboh Mbaise, Imo State. (SSCE, December, 1988) March, 1983 to October, 1988 WASC Secondary School |
| 6 | Okwu Nguru Community School, Aboh Mbaise, Imo State. (FSLC, March, 1984) March, 1978 to December, 1983 FSLC Primary School |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. October, 2020 to Present |
| 2 | Senior Lecturer, Joint Professionals Training And Support Int'l March, 2014 to September, 2020 |
| 3 | General Manager, Rowet Capital Management Ltd February, 2007 to January, 2014 |
| 4 | Assistant General Manager (HR & Admin), Rowet Group March, 2005 to February, 2007 |
| 5 | Senior manager, Lombard Securities Ltd March, 2002 to February, 2005 |
| 6 | Cash officer, Savannah Bank Nigeria Plc April, 2000 to February, 2002 |
| 7 | NYSC, Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Tin Can Island Port Lagos January, 1999 to February, 2000 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ekechukwu Valentine Iheanyi, Udeobasi Obianuju Chinyelu. (2025, January), "2017 stock market crisis and domestic incestors' funding sources in Lagos State of Nigeria: a pre and post analysis", African Banking and Finance Review Journal (ABFRI), Vol. 19, (Issue 19), pp 1-18 |
| 2 | Obianuju Chiyelu Udeobasi, Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu. (2025, January), "National minimum wage policy and trade dispute in selected teaching hospital in Southeast, Nigeria", Ibadan Journal of Sociology, Vol. 15, (Issue 2) |
| 3 | Bonaventure Chigozie Uzoh, Iheanyi Valentine EKECHUKWU. (2024, March), "Age-Grades and Community Development in Southeast Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 3) |
| 4 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Bonaventure Chigozie Uzoh. (2024, January), "COVID-19 stock market experiences and local investors' investment decision in Lagos, Nigeria: A pilot study", Nigerian journal of social problems and social policy review, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 5 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Nixon C Udeji, Joseph N Nwogu. (2024, March), "Application of max Weber's theory of rationalisation in Nigeria's political system", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Sociology, Vol. 10, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Bonaventure Chigozie Uzoh, Nixon Chiedozie Udeji. (2023, November), "Agitations for self-determination in Southeast, Nigeria: Causes, impact and response", International journal of research and innovation in social science, Vol. 7, (Issue 11) |
| 7 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Ojima S Adejoh, Ezebunwa E Nwokocha, Joseph N Nwogu. (2023, May), "Religious beliefs and domestic investors ' attitude towards alcoholic and tobacco companies ' shares in Lagos, Nigeria", ECMR: Journal of multidisciplinary research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 57-69 |
| 8 | Nwogu JN, Nwokocha EE, Ekechukwu VI. (2023, November), "The role of faith based organisations in childhood malaria management among mothers of under five children in Osogbo, Nigeria", The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 53-78 |
| 9 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Ifeanyi .P. Onyeonoru, Emeka E. Okafor, Ezebunwa E. Nwokocha & Chinedu Ernest Dinne. (2023, December), "Domestic investors' Socio-economic experiences and the 2017 stock market crisis in Lagos State, Nigeria", Ibadan Journal of the Social Sciences (IJSS), Vol. 21, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Leonard C Orji, Iyabode Sadiat-Aliu, Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu. (2023, June), "Theoretical models of violence and trauma: Conceptual reviews and trauma intervention strategies", Contemporary Journal of Applied Pychology (CJAP), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 90-110 |
| 11 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Joseph.N. Nwogu, Esther.C. Nwogu, Olawole Ogundiran, Obiora. N. Nwabugwu. (2022, August), "Perception and experience of childhood malaria management among mothers of under five children in Osogbo Osun State, Nigeria", International Journal of Current Science, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 571-587 |
| 12 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Joseph.N. Nwogu, Vitalis Odiaka Ugwukwu, Godstime Emerson Emerho. (2022, November), "Socio-economic implications of IPOB's sit-at-home order in South-East, Nigeria: A preliminary qualitative investigation", The Nigerian Journal of Sociology and Anthropology, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 78-90 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Nixon Chiedozie Udeji. (2024, November), "Domestic investors and stock market involvement before and after the 2021 stock market crisis in Lagos State, Nigeria", NASA Conference |
| 2 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Obianuju Chinyelu Udeobasi. (2024, November), "Domestic investors' funding sources: a pre and post 2017 stock market crisis qualitative investigation in Lagos State, Nigeria", NAIOP |
| 3 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Ifeanyi .P. Onyeonoru, Emeka E. Okafor, & Nixon Chiedozie Udeji. (2024, March), "Coping strategies adopted by domestic investors in post 2017 stock market crisis and its implications on investment sustainability in Lagos State, Nigeria", Annual Ibadan International Social Science Conference (AIISC). |
| 4 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Ifeanyi .P. Onyeonoru, Emeka E. Okafor, & Chinedu Ernest Dinne. (2024, March), "Domestic investors' socio-economic experiences and the 2017 stock market crisis in Lagos State, Nigeria", Ibadan International Social Science Conference (AIISC) |
| 5 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Nixon C Udeji, Joseph N Nwogu. (2023, November), "Application of Max Weber's theory of rationalisation in Nigeria's political system", The Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association |
| 6 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu, Chinedu Ernest Dinne, Joseph N Nwogu. (2023, May), "Socio-economic implications of Central Bank of Nigeria's currency redesign crisis in Lagos, Nigeria", The Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association, pp 19 |
| 7 | Iheanyi Valentine Ekechukwu , Vitalis Odinaka Ugwukwu, Godstime Emerson Emerho. (2021, November), "Agitation for self-determination in Southeast, Nigeria: Causes, impact and response", The Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Application of max Weber's theory of rationalisation in Nigeria's political system" (March, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The potential influence of ecotourism on Nigeria's foreign policy and international relations in a changing global system" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Ubiquity of inequalities and criminalities in Nigeria: the struggle for survival amidst failure in governance" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "An appraisal of criminology and security challenges: causes, patterns and solutions in Maiduguri, Borno State" (January, 2025) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "An assessment of structural imbalance and the effect of social injustice in plural society" (January, 2025) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Factors and barriers to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine uptake for intermittent preventive treatment during pregnancy in Ghana" (October, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Appointment into ASUU NAU Secretariat Inventory Committee, "ASUU NAU" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Timetable Officer, "Department of Sociology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Departmental CCMAS Committee" (February, 2023) |
| 4 | Welfare committee member, "Faculty of social sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2023) |
| 5 | Welfare committee member, Centre for Democracy and Leadership, "Faculty of social sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2021 to February, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association" (member since 2021), http://www.nasanigeria.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Institute of strategic management of Nigeria" (member since 2011), http://ismng.org |
| 3 | Associate Member, "Institute of capital market registrars" (member since 2007), http://[email protected] |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "26th Annual Conference of Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association", (Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association), 8th November, 2021 to 10th November, 2021; University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Annual Conference On Stakeholders And The Electoral Process In Nigeria", (University of Lagos), 20th November, 2014 to 20th November, 2014; Akoka, Lagos |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "National Innovation Workshop", (Senate Committee on Science and Technology), 25th November, 2022 to 25th November, 2022; ICC Awka, Anambra State |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "Impact Of The Management Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Nigerian Workers", (National institute for legislative and democratic studies), 20th July, 2020 to 20th July, 2020; National assembly complex Abuja |