Dr. Uchenna Patricia Ekwugha
Dr. Uchenna Patricia Ekwugha is a READER in MASS COMMUNICATION Department, Faculty Of Management Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Uchenna Patricia Ekwugha is a Reader in the Department of Mass Communication,Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.She holds a PhD in Development/Environmental Communication from Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka. She has to her credit many book chaptes and journal articles published both locally and internationally. An academic of conviction, she has attended and presented papers in many high profile international conferences. She's a member of many professional bodies including African Communication Council on Education (ACCE),An Associate Member of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Image Society.
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Address: | Mass Communication, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MASS COMMUNICATION |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2022) January, 1999 to July, 2002 BSc In Mass Communication Mass Communication |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2016) February, 2011 to July, 2016 PhD In Mass Communication (Development/Environmental Communication) |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master of Philosophy, November, 2010) March, 2007 to March, 2010 MSc In Mass Communication Mass Communication |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Exam Officer, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. October, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | ASOMACS Staff Adviser, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. October, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | GST 106 Lecturer (Social Sciences), School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. February, 2022 to June, 2023 |
| 4 | GST 106 Co-ordinator (Social Sciences), School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. January, 2022 to October, 2022 |
| 5 | CEP Co-ordinator, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. January, 2017 to October, 2020 |
| 6 | Welfare Co-ordinator, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. January, 2017 to October, 2020 |
| 7 | Exam officer/ Staff Adviser 1, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. January, 2017 to October, 2020 |
| 8 | Member, Departmental DTLC Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State February, 2016 to October, 2016 |
| 9 | Member, Centre for Documentation, Democracy and Leadership Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. March, 2015 to October, 2017 |
| 10 | Co-Ordinator, Regular Undergraduate Programme, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. October, 2014 to October, 2016 |
| 11 | Assistant Staff Welfare Co-ordinator, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. October, 2014 to October, 2016 |
| 12 | Exam officer, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. November, 2012 to October, 2014 |
| 13 | Member, Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of Nwuneli Conference on Communication., Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. January, 2011 to October, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ekwugha, U.P., & Okafor, E.G.. (2021, October) Understanding organizational Communication: Issues, patterns and challenges Ossayi, K.K, Agbaenyi, A.N. & Kalu, C.U. (Eds), Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences (pp.138-156). Onitsha: IJGLOBAL CONCEPT), pp 138-156 |
| 2 | Ekwugha, U. P. & Adum, A. N.. (2016, March) Social media participation and the Nigerian university student: The problems and the potentials. In Uzochukwu, E.C., Oguegbe, T.M. & Ekwugha, U.P (Eds.), “Perspectives in the social sciences, pp 60-73 |
| 3 | Dunu, I.V. & Ekwugha, U.P.. (2015, July) Nigerian home movie (films) as a tool for socio-cultural development: lessons from selected video films”. In A.C Mbanefo & Au.N. Nnonyelu (Eds.), Challenges of Sustainable Development: A social Science Approach, pp 324-339 |
| 4 | Ekwugha, U.P.. (2013, April) “New media and national development”. In Allen Adum, Cornelius Ukwueze & KenethOsayi (Eds.), Social Sciences Discourses: Exploring Issues in the Social Sciences., pp 72-91 |
| 5 | Adum, A. N. & Ekwugha, U. P.. (2011, April) ” Multimedia-literacy: A communication imperative for a developing society”. ”. In Des Wilson (Ed.), Communication for Social Change and Development”, pp 1-16 |
| 6 | Adum, A. N. & Ekwugha, U. P.. (2010, August) ”Citizen journalism as freedom of expression in Nigeria”. ”. In Des Wilson (Ed.), Perspectives on Communication and Culture”, pp 189-206 |
| 7 | Omenugha, K. A. & Ekwugha, U.P.. (2007, September) Culture, media and sexuality: An exploration of Nigerian newspaper reports of women reproductive health rights. In IkechukwuNwosu, Oludayo E. Soola& Levi Nwodu (Eds.) Communication for Health and Sustainable Development in Nigeria, pp 120-128 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ukpa, E.E., & Ekwugha, U.P.. (2024, June), "Exposure and response to Nigeria health watches you tube campaign on mental health issues among Anambra residents", African Scholars Multidisciplinary Journal (SMJ), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 16-34 |
| 2 | Maduka, F.C., Ekwugha, U.P, & Okafor, E.G.. (2023, August), "The awareness and compliance of anambra west residents to campaigns on cholera prevention", International Journal of Library and Information Technology (IJLIT, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 161 – 175 |
| 3 | Okoye, C.R., Dunu, V.I., & Ekwugha, U.P. (2023, February), "Audience consumption pattern of fake news, motivation and use: a study of civil servants in awka city", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 48 – 61 |
| 4 | Obijuru, C.J., Dunu, V.I., & Ekwugha, U.P.. (2023, October), "Unizik undergraduate's response to convert advertising message on big brother naija series", International Journal of Library and Information Technology (IJLIT), Vol. 5, pp 178 – 193 |
| 5 | Ekwugha, U.P., & Udensi, E.J.. (2023, July), "Social Media and Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria", Zik's journal of multidisciplinary research, Vol. 6, pp 69-75 |
| 6 | Nwanmuo, A.N., Ezeonyejiaku, N.P., & Ekwugha, U.P.. (2020, February), "Is Digital Culture A Threat to Indigenous Communication? : A Critical Look at Emerging Trends in the Global Platforms", The International Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 158-167 |
| 7 | Ekwugha, U.P., Nwanmuo, N.A., & Okafor, E.G.. (2020, January), "Solid waste recycling in Anambra State: Negotiations for media enlightenment.", Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences (GOJAMSS), Vol. 18, pp pp,44-62 |
| 8 | Ekwugha, U.P., & Okafor, E.G.. (2019, August), "Attention and response to proper waste disposal messages on beverage packs among UNIZIK undergraduate students", international journal of social sciences and humanities review, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 224 - 237 |
| 9 | Ekwugha, U.P., Nwanmuo, N.A., & Ebeze, V.C.. (2018, April), "City-wide cacophony: The publicity and health action imperative. Social Sciences Research.", Social Sciences Research Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 225-242 |
| 10 | Dunu, I.V., Ukwueze, C.A., & Ekwugha, U.P.. (2017, October), "What Effect? An Appraisal of Journalists’ Use and Perception of New Media Technologies in Nigerian Media Practice", Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies., Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 28-41 |
| 11 | Dunu, I.V., Ukwueze, C.A., & Ekwugha, U.P.. (2017, January), "What effect? An appraisal of Journalists' use and perception of new media technologies in Nigeria media practice.", Online Journal of Communication and Media Technologies, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 28-41 |
| 12 | Adum, A.N., Ebeze, U.V., Ekwugha, U.P., & Okika, C.C.. (2016, May), "One-size-fits-all ergonomic culture, the learning environment and health information literacy imperative.", International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research Reports, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 13 | Adum, A.N., Ekwugha, U.P., Ojiako, O.E., & Ndubuisi, B.C.. (2016, June), "Social media and unfounded health beliefs: An assessment of participants’ response to health posts on epidemics.", Information and Knowledge Management, Vol. 6, (Issue 4) |
| 14 | Adum, A.N., Ebeze, U.V., Ekwugha, U.P., & Okika, C.C.. (2016, August), "Sexual health information and teen pregnancy in Ebonyi state, Nigeria.", International Journal of Health Communication Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | Ekwugha, U.P., Adum, A.N., Ebeze, U.V., & Uzochukwu, C.E.. (2016, April), "Communicating non verbal impressions: Perspectives on the exposed feminine cleavage.", Journal of Culture, Society and Development, Vol. 20 |
| 16 | Adum, A.N., Ebeze, U.V., Ekwugha, U.P., & Okika, C.C.. (2016, October), "Opinion poll on Nigerain university students’ awareness of health implications of adequate ergonomic furniture in universities of South-East Nigeria.", COMMUNICATION PANORAMA African and Global Perspectives, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 17 | Adum, A.N., Ebeze, U.V., Ekwugha, U.P., & Okika, C.C.. (2016, February), "Risk communication information and compliance: child vaccination and prevention of diseases among registered lactating mothers in the South East.", International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research Reports, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 18 | Adum, A.N., Ekwugha, U.P., Ojiako, O.E., & Ebeze, U. V.. (2016, May), "Susceptibility to potentially harmful self-medication: The place of M-Health Apps in ensuring well being.", Journal of Information Engineering and Applications, Vol. 6, (Issue 5) |
| 19 | Adum, A.N., Ebeze, U.V., Ekwugha, U.P., & Okika, C.C.. (2016, December), "Interpersonal communication expectant mothers and utilization of antenatal communication in Anambra state.", International Journal of Health Communication Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 20 | Adum, A.N., Ekwugha, U.P., Ojiako, O.E. & Ebeze, U.V.. (2016, January), "Screen time, health implications and university students’ awareness in Nigeria.", International Journal of Communication and Media Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 21 | Adum, A.N., Ebeze, U.V., Ekwugha, U.P., & Okika, C.C.. (2016, April), "Health information, exclusive breastfeeding and career-oriented lactating mothers: An assessment of organizational sensitivity to breastfeeding-friendly workplaces in a developing country.", International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research Reports, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 22 | Adum, A.N., Ebeze, U.V., Ekwugha, U.P., & Ojiako, O.E.. (2016, July), "Epilepsy, stigmatization and the publicity imperative for Nigeria: An assessment of NECAP-Rise communication initiative.", Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 16-31 |
| 23 | Adum, A.N., Ebeze, U.V., Ekwugha, U.P. & Okika, C.C.. (2016, February), "When "sense" becomes "tense" : sms language and creative destruction.", Communication Panaroma, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 24 | Adum, A.N., Ebeze, U.V., Ekwugha, U.P., & Ojiakor O.E.. (2016, April), "Epilepsy, stigmatization and the publicity imperative for Nigeria: An assessment of NECAP-Rice Communication initiative. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences.", Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 16-30 |
| 25 | Adum, A.N., Ekwugha, U.P., Ojiako, O.E., & Ebeze, U.V.. (2015, September), "Violence and sex in television, video games and films: Images that sell and the place of media literacy.", International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research Reports, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 26 | Okika, C.C., Adum, A.N., & Ekwugha, U.P.. (2015, December), "Online social engineers and cyber threats: An evaluation of young Nigerian facebook users.", International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research Reports, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 27 | Ekwugha, U.P., Uzochukwu, E.C., & Ebeze, U.V.. (2015, January), "Gender representation of women in Nigerian leadership and decision-making process: a discourse analysis", International Journal of Development Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 2945-2950 |
| 28 | Ekwugha, U.P., Uzochukwu, E.C. & Okafor, E.G.. (2015, July), "Nigerian Teachers Perception On the Use of ‘SMS Communication on Students’ Conventional Writings", New Media and Mass Communication, Vol. 38 |
| 29 | Adum, A.N., Ekwenchi, O.C., & Ekwugha, U.P.. (2015, July), "HIV & AIDS controversies as probable determinant of audience response to HIV & AIDS communication.", Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 20, (Issue 7), pp 22-28 |
| 30 | Ukwueze, C.A., Ekwugha, U.P., & Uzochukwu, E.C.. (2015, August), "Nollywood films representation of cultism and ritual murder in Nigeria, real or imagined? An audience assessment.", SSRG International Journal of Communication and Media science, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 31 | Dunu, I.V., Ukwueze, C.A., & Ekwugha, U. P.. (2015, September), "Catching Those Young: Representations and Images of Children in Nigerian Television Advertisements.", The Nigerian Journal of Communication (TNJC), Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 184-211 |
| 32 | Adum, A.N., Ekwugha, U.P., & Ojiako, O.E.. (2015, June), "Perspectives on communicative reggae: Vestiges of the vintage?", International Journal of Advance Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 26-36 |
| 33 | Adum, A.N., Ekwugha, U.P., & Nze, U.N.. (2015, January), "Nigerian newspapers and the Internet onslaught.", COMMUNICATION PANORAMA African and Global Perspectives, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 34 | Uzochukwu, C.E., & Ekwugha, U.P.. (2014, July), "New media and youth's online civic engagement in Nigerian politics: potentials and challenges.", European Scientific Journal, Vol. 10, (Issue 19) |
| 35 | Uzochukwu, C.E., Ekwugha, U.P., & Ukwueze, C.A.,. (2014, November), "Harnessing Social Media tools in the fight against corruption in Nigeria Challenges and Prospects.", International Journal of Social Relevance and Concern., Vol. 2, (Issue 11) |
| 36 | Uzochukwu, E.C., Ekwugha, U.P., & Emmanuel M. N.. (2014, July), "Media coverage of the environment in Nigeria: issues and prospects.", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews., Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 22 – 30 |
| 37 | Ekwugha, U.P., & Adum, A.N.. (2014, December), "Application of ICTs in family planning and birth control in Awka-South L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria.", Journal of Media and Communication Studies., Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 186-197 |
| 38 | Uzochukwu, E.C., & Ekwugha, U.P.. (2014, September), "The relevance of the folk media as channels in promoting African cultural values.", COMMUNICATION PANORAMA African and Global Perspectives, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 39 | Nwammuo, A. N., & Ekwugha, U.P.. (2013, May), "Assessment of Nigerian journalists ‘attitude towards the use of new media forms in journalism practice", An International Journal of Arts and Humanities (AFRREV IJAH)., Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 223-235 |
| 40 | Ukwueze, C.A., & Ekwugha, U..P.. (2013, March), "Nollywood as a tool for re-shaping Nigerian image and diplomacy", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 179-191 |
| 41 | Ekwugha, U.P., & Ukwueze, C.A.. (2013, July), "Nollywood as a tool for re-shaping Nigerian image and diplomacy.", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews., Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 179 –191 |
| 42 | Okeke, S.V., Uzochukwu, E.C., & Ekwugha, U.P.. (2013, August), "Audience perception of the practice of citizen journalism in coverage of general elections in Nigeria.", Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences (GOJAMSS)., Vol. 12, (Issue 1) |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Ekwugha, U.P.. (2010, March), "A study of awareness and knowledge of citizen journalism among undergraduates in Anambra State". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Ekwugha, U.P.. (2016, August), "Evaluation of audience response to the intervention measures on climate change Communication in South East, Nigeria". |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Audience consumption patterns of fake news motivation and use: A study of civil servants in Awka." (2023). Completed Masters project by Okoye Rosemary chioma 2017126010F |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Social Sciences Research (SSR)" (February, 2020) |
| 2 | Editor, "Perspectives in the Social Sciences, GST Textbook" (September, 2016) |
| 3 | Editor, "Communication Panaroma. African and Global Perspective." (October, 2015) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)" (February, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Proposal defence" (June, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Faculty internal defence" (April, 2023 to May, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Faculty internal defense" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Proposal defence for post graduate candidate." (December, 2022 to April, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Proposal defence" (November, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Proposal defence" (December, 2022 to January, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "Faculty internal defense" (June, 2021 to June, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 8 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence" (February, 2021 to February, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 9 | Examiner, "Proposal final defence" (November, 2021 to March, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 10 | Examiner, "Final defence for post-graduate" (September, 2021 to April, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 11 | Examiner, "Faculty defence" (June, 2021 to September, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 12 | Examiner, "Faculty internal defence" (November, 2021 to December, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 13 | Examiner, "Proposal defence" (May, 2021 to June, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 14 | Examiner, "Final defence" (September, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 15 | Examiner, "Final defence" (November, 2021 to December, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 16 | Examiner, "post graduate final defence" (March, 2020 to March, 2020). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 17 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defense" (June, 2019 to July, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Ekwueme Centre For Multidisciplinary Research" (May, 2023 to July, 2023) |
| 2 | Chair, "Faculty Examination Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2021 to January, 2023) |
| 3 | Consultant, "AWML International Limited" (May, 2020 to May, 2020) |
| 4 | Consultant, "AWML International Limited" (March, 2020 to March, 2020) |
| 5 | Editor, "Faculty journal Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2020 to October, 2022) |
| 6 | Member, "Zik's Annual lecture series committee" (January, 2020 to January, 2021) |
| 7 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 8 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 9 | Member, "Zik's Annual lecture series committee" (January, 2018 to January, 2020) |
| 10 | Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), "Independent National Electoral Commission" (January, 2015 to January, 2015) |
| 11 | Research Assistant, "The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)" (May, 2009 to August, 2013) |
| 12 | Enumerator, "National Population Commission" (May, 2006 to November, 2006) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian institute of public relationship (NIPR)" (member since 2024), https://www.niprng.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Associate Member, "Image Society" (member since 2014), http://image-society.org |
| 3 | Associate Member, "Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON)" (member since 2014), http://apconng.blogspot.com |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ)" (member since 2014), http://nuj.org.ng |
| 5 | Full Member, "African Council for Communication Education (ACCE)" (member since 2008), http://massmediang.com |
| 6 | Associate Member, "Portugal-based Institute for Systems and Technologies of Information, Control and Communication (INSTICC)" (member since 1991), https://portal.insticc.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Ekweonu, L. C., & Ekwugha, U.P. (2023, July 4-6). Assessing the influence of facebook use on the level of drug abuse among youths in Anambra State.", (Department of Mass Communication, Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, National Conference), 4th July, 2023 to 6th July, 2023; Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State. |
| 2 | "Okafor, E.G., Nwammuo, N.K., & Ekwugha, U.P. (2023). Parental awareness and perception of online dating activities of children.", (African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) National Conference/AGM 2023), 24th January, 2023 to 26th January, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe university, Awka, Anambra state. |
| 3 | "Adum, A. N. & Ekwugha, U.P. (2016, June 13-14). A developing economy consumer perception and response to unsubstantial health claims on food packs. Paper presented at , Rome, Italy.", (The 2nd International Conference on Food and Beverage Packing), 13th June, 2016 to 14th June, 2016; Rome, Italy |
| 4 | "Okika, C.C., Ekwugha, U.P., & Adum, A. N.(2015, December 2-5). Online social engineers and cyber threats: An evaluation of young Nigerian face book users.", (3rd International conference of the Faculty of Social Sciences), 2nd December, 2015 to 5th December, 2015; NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. |
| 5 | "Adum, A. N. & Ekwugha, U. P. (2014, January 30-February). HIVAIDS controversies as probable negatory influence on the positive outcomes of HIV/AIDS communication.", (African Students’ Association (AFSA) conference on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Retrospect: Africa’s Development Beyond.), 30th January, 2015 to 1st February, 2015; Edmonton, Canada. |
| 6 | "Adum, A.N., Ekwugha, U.P., & Emmanuel N.M.(2015, January 12-15). The potential of the m-Health platform to safeguard public health:The Nigerian example.", (The 8th International Conference on Health Informatics.), 13th January, 2015 to 15th January, 2015; Lisbon, Portugal |
| 7 | "Ekwugha, U.P., & Adum, A.N. (2014, October 29-30). Images of women in Nigerian home videos: An impact assessment.", (Image Conference, Free University, Seminaris Campus Hotel, Berlin Germany.), 29th October, 2014 to 30th October, 2014; Germany |
| 8 | "Dunu, I.V. & Ekwugha, U.P., (2013, July, 3-6). Nigerian home movie (film) as a tool for socio-cultural development: Lessons from “Selected Video Films", (The International Conference, Faculty of Social Sciences), 3rd July, 2013 to 6th July, 2013; NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. |
| 9 | "Adum, A. N., Ekwugha, U.P., & Aguocha, M. (2013, February 11-14).Assistive technology divide: A developing country perspective", (The 6th International Conference on Health Informatics), 11th February, 2013 to 14th February, 2013; Barcelona, Spain. |
| 10 | "Adum, A.N., Ekwugha, U.P., & Chukwulete, A. (2011, September 20-22).An assessment of the readership base for Nigerian blogs,", (African Council for Communication Education(ACCE) National Conference /AGM 2011.), 20th September, 2011 to 22nd September, 2011; Covenant University Ota, Ogun State. |
| 11 | "Uzochukwu, C.E., & Ekwugha U.P. (2011). “Audience perception of citizen.", (ACCE (African Council for Communication Education) National Conference/AGM 2011), 20th September, 2011 to 22nd September, 2011; Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. |
| 12 | "Nwammuo, A.N., & Ekwugha, U.P. (2011). “Assessment of Nigerian journalists’ attitude towards the use of new media in journalism practice”.", (The Nwuneli International Conference on Communication.), 4th July, 2011 to 5th July, 2011; J Jumac Hotel & Towers, Awka, Anambra State. |
| 13 | "Adum, A. N., &. Ekwugha, U.P. (2010, October 11-15). Multimedia Literacy: A communication imperative.", (African Council for Communication Education(ACCE) National Conference /AGM 2010), 11th October, 2010 to 15th October, 2010; The American University of Nigeria. |
| 14 | "Adum, A.N. & Ekwugha, U.P. (2009, August 11-13). Citizen journalism as freedom of expression in a ‘Third World’ context: A critical analysis of the Nigerian scenario.", (African Council for Communication Education(ACCE) National Conference /AGM 2009), 11th August, 2009 to 13th August, 2009; University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. |
| 15 | "Adum, A.N., & Ekwugha, U.P. (2008, August 6). The power of the media in mind management: An asset in peace building and conflict resolution?", (African Council for Communication Education(ACCE) National Conference /AGM 2008), 6th August, 2008 to 7th August, 2008; Delta State University, Abraka. |
| 16 | "Ekwugha, U.P. & Omenugha, K. A. (2007). Assessment of the Sources and Adequacy of Information on Aids available to teenage Boys and Girls in Awka South Local Government Area.", (Eserinune McCarty Mojaye, AbiodunSalawu&Olusola, Oyeyinka (Eds.), Ebenezer Soola Conference on Communication), 10th July, 2007 to 11th July, 2007; University of Ibadan, Nigeria. |