Pastor Ndubuisi Nkem Umeaku
Pastor Ndubuisi Nkem Umeaku is a LECTURER I in PSYCHOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Evang Ndubuisi N. Umeaku, a minister and a lecturer in the Department of Psychology of Nnamdi Azikiwe University. I love researching, teaching and travelling.
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Address: | Psychology, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PSYCHOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2026) August, 2021 to April, 2025 PhD In CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHOLOGY |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2018) March, 2013 to October, 2018 Masters In Clinical Psychology Psychology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2012) November, 2008 to July, 2012 BSC., Psychology Psychology |
| 4 | OBIA COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE, SARI IGANMU, LAGOS. (SSCE, June, 2006) December, 2005 to June, 2006 |
| 5 | CENTRAL SCHOOL, UGA, AGUATA LGA, ANAMBRA STATE. (FSLC, June, 1995) September, 1990 to July, 1995 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | CHAIRMAN, STUDENTS WELFARE COMMITTEE, Department of Psychology November, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Quality Assurance Committee, Department of Psychology February, 2024 to May, 2024 |
| 3 | Chairman, ICT, Digital and Linkages Committe, Department of Psychology February, 2024 to May, 2024 |
| 4 | Member, Accreditation Committee, Department of Psychology February, 2024 to February, 2024 |
| 5 | Member, Sports Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, NAU July, 2023 to July, 2024 |
| 6 | Results' Officer, Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2022 to Present |
| 7 | Year One's Course Adviser, Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 8 | Chairman, Quality Assurance, Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 9 | MEMBER, EXAMINATION COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, UNIZIK September, 2021 to Present |
| 10 | MEMBER, DEPARTMENTAL SUB-COMMITTEE, QUALITY ASSURANCE, QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTORATE (UNIZIK) June, 2021 to Present |
| 11 | MEMBER, EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, UNIZIK February, 2019 to February, 2020 |
| 12 | Business Studies’ Instructor, Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2017 to June, 2019 |
| 13 | Clerk, Community Government Council (CGC), Umunna, Orlu, Imo State. April, 2013 to March, 2014 |
| 14 | Quarter Guard Member, National Youth Service Corps April, 2013 to April, 2013 |
| 15 | Clerk, Department Of Psychology (NAPS), Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2009 to April, 2009 |
| 16 | Vice President and President, Department Of Psychology (PSCF), Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2009 to March, 2011 |
| 17 | Head Teacher, Fiwajoye Private School, 1-5 Igbo-ukwu Street, Badia-Ijora, Lagos. March, 2008 to April, 2011 |
| 18 | TEACHER, OBIA COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE January, 2006 to October, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Umeaku, N. N., PhD; Onyemaechi, C.I., PhD, Okpaleke, V. U., PhD. (2026, January), "PERSONALITY TRAITS AS PREDICTORS OF MARITAL SATISFACTION AMONG MARRIED PERSONS IN AWKA METROPOLIS, ANAMBRA STATE", Journal of Psychology, Sociology, History and International Studies, Vol. -2, (Issue -1), pp 8 |
| 2 | Umeaku, N. N., PhD; Okpaleke, V. U., PhD, Onyemaechi, C.I., PhD. (2026, January), "SOCIAL PHOBIA AND GENDER AS CORRELATES OF MARITAL SATISFACTION AMONG MARRIED PERSONS IN AWKA METROPOLIS, ANAMBRA STATE", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. -12, (Issue -1) |
| 3 | Umeaku, Ndubuisi N.; Buchi, Chinonso G. & Uzoma, Chinelo N.. (2025, January), "Gaza as the Emerging Home of Violence against Children: A Need for Psychological Intervention", MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, Vol. -2, (Issue -1), pp 1 |
| 4 | Umeaku, N N. (2025, July), "Exploring the Personality Trait for Marital Satisfaction: A Conscientious-Marital-Satisfaction Model", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. -11, (Issue -2), pp 8 |
| 5 | Umeaku, N N. (2025, July), "POCKET-PENIS SYNDROME: A NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION MODEL", Journal of Psychology, Sociology, History and International Studies, Vol. -1, (Issue -2), pp 2 |
| 6 | Umeaku, N N. (2025, August), "COGNITIVE INSULATION THERAPY: A NOVEL PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION APPROACH", Journal of Psychology, Sociology, History and International Studies, Vol. -1, (Issue -1), pp 2 |
| 7 | Umeaku Ndubuisi Nkem, Buchi Chinonso Gloria, Nnadozie Anulika Onyinyechukwu, Ezendu Anastasia Nnenna, Okoye Bisiola Ekelechi, Uzoma Chinelo Nkechi, Okondu Ogechukwu Emmanuel. (2024, July), "EVALUATING THE CORRELATIONAL INTERFACE AMONG SELF ESTEEM, PARENTING STYLES AND ATTITUDE TO MIGRATION TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES: THE UNDERGRADUATES’ PERSPECTIVE", nternational Journal of Advancement in Psychological Research, Vol. -1, (Issue -1), pp 10 |
| 8 | Umeaku, Ndubuisi N., Chiekezie, Obianuju Mary (PhD). (2023, July), "PERSONALITY TRAITS AND COMPLEXION AS PREDICTORS OF SUBJECTIVE HAPPINESS AMONG UNDERGRADUATES", Journal of the Management Sciences, Vol. -60, (Issue -2), pp 15 |
| 9 | Ugwu, PC; Nwafor, CE; Okoye, CAF; Umeaku, NN. (2023, June), "Psychological Analyses of "Isee" Response in Igbo Cultural Area of Anambra State Nigeria", Nnadiebube Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 28-38 |
| 10 | Umeaku, NN; Mgbemena, CM; Ofoma, EB; Anyaorah, G; Buchi, CG. (2023, July), "FOOD AND MUSIC PREFERENCES AS CORRELATES OF PERSONALITY TYPE AMONG UNDERGRADUATES FROM UNIVERSITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Nigerian Journal of African Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 11 | Umeaku, NN; Iloh, IJ; Okoye, BE; Oradiegwu, S; Buchi, CG; Ofoma, EB; Uzoma, CN. (2023, July), "INFLUENCE OF ETHNICITY, CAREER AND MARITAL STATUS ON DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS: THE PERSPECTIVES OF NIGERIAN MOTHERS", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 2) |
| 12 | DIKE, I., ANAZONWU, C., DIKE, A., NWEKE, K., OLUWAFEMI, O., UMEAKU, N., UGBOAKU, P.. (2023, April), "Relationship between Social Media Addiction and Attachment Style on Academic Performance: the Moderating Role of Perceived Parental Control among Intermediate Adolescents in Awka Capital City", Nigerian Journal of Social Psychology, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 13 | Umeatuegbu, A I; Nweke, K O; Ezeanya, P I D; Umeaku, N N. (2022, September), "Online-Learning and Peer Pressure as Predictors of Internet Pornographic Addiction among Adolescents", Nigeria Journal of Social Psychology, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 14 | Nweke, KO; Anazonwu, CO; Ezendu, AN; Umeaku, NN; Oluwafemi O; Ugboaku, PU; Udoka, AF. (2022, June), "Influence Mothers' Marital Status and Ethnicity on Perceived Depressive Symptoms", Nigerian Psychological Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| 15 | Nweke, K. O.; Dike, A. A.; Umeaku, N. N. and Anyaorah, G. C.. (2021, May), "DOES ATTACHMENT STYLE AND GENDER CORRELATE WITH SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING AMONG MARRIED UNDERGRADUATES?", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 5) |
| 16 | Nweke, K., Dile-Aghanya, A., Umeaku, N., and Ofoma, E.. (2021, May), "Attachment Styles And Personality Traits As Predictors Of Marital Satisfaction Among Employed Married Women", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 17 | Umeaku, Ndubuisi N., Nnedum, Obiajulu A. O. and Nweke, Kingsley O.. (2021, August), "THE VALIDATION OF THE TEN-ITEM PERSONALITY INVENTORY (TIPI) IN THE NIGERIAN SAMPLE", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| 18 | Nweke, K. O.; Umeaku, N. N.; Anyaorah, G. C.; OFOMA, E B and AZUBUIKE, K C. (2021, May), "PERSONALITY TRAITS AND SMARTPHONE ADDICTION AS CORRELATES OF ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 24, (Issue 2) |
| 19 | Nweke, K. O.; Dike Ibiwari, C.; Dike, A. A. and Umeaku, N. N.. (2021, June), "Attachment Security And Perceived Parental Psychological Control As Parameters Of Social Value Orientation Among Early Adolescents", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 4) |
| 20 | Ndubuisi Nkem Umeaku, Anthony Obiajulu Nnedum, Kingsley O. Nweke. (2021, May), "EXTERNAL FINANCING OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP: IMPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE GROWTH OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 21 | Nweke, K O, Dike, A A, Umeaku, N N, Anyaorah, G C. (2021, May), "Attachment Style and Coping Strategies as Correlates of Marital Satisfaction among Unemployed Married Women", International Journal of Current Advanced Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 05), pp 24526-24532 |
| 22 | Nweke, K O, Dike, A A, Umeaku, N N, Egbuna, E, Oluwafemi, O, Azubuike, K. (2021, July), "Social Media Photo Upload Feedback and Personality Traits as Predictors of Self-Objectification", ESUT Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 2) |
| 23 | Umeaku, Ndubuisi N., Prof. Harry Obi-Nwosu and Anolue, Chima C.. (2020, January), "ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY ON DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AMONG POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME PATIENTS RECEIVING FERTILITY TREATMENT", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 24 | Umeaku, Ndubuisi N. and Anolue, Chima C.. (2020, February), "The Reflex - Cognitive Hypothesis Of Emotion", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 25 | Harry Obi-Nwosu, Umeaku, Ndubuisi N. and Nkot, Baleguel F.. (2016, June), "Functions Of Forensic Psychologists In Criminal Justice System", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "PhD Grant" (July, 2023 to April, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "THE MORALITY OF REFUGE INTEGRATION AND ITS EFFECT ON WESTERN CULTURE" (September, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The Influence of Depression, Anxiety and Stress on Ageism among Undergraduates: Mediating Roles of Life Satisfaction, Gratitude, and Prosociality" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Mechanisms from Academic Stress to Subjective Wellbeing of Chinese Adolescents: The Roles of Academic Burnout and Internet Addiction" (October, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | CHAIRMAN, STUDENTS' WELFARE, "Department of Psychology" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | RESULTS' OFFICER, "Department of Psychology" (July, 2023) |
| 3 | CHAIRMAN, QUALITY ASSURANCE, "Department of Psychology" (December, 2022) |
| 4 | YEAR ONE'S COURSE ADVISER, "Department of Psychology" (December, 2022) |
| 5 | MEMBER, DEPARTMENTAL CURRICULUM COMMITTEE, "Department of Psychology" (December, 2022) |
| 6 | MEMBER, DEPARTMENTAL WELFARE COMMITTEE, "Department of Psychology" (July, 2019) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "PSYCHOLOGY, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE IN 21ST CENTURY", (DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 16th July, 2025 to 18th July, 2025; ASUU SECRETARIAT UNIZIK, AWKA |
| 2 | "PSYCHOLOGY, INSECURITY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT", (DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM CAMPUS), 23rd October, 2024 to 25th October, 2024; ETF AUDITORIUM, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM CAMPUS |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "1ST FACULTY WORKSHOP ON ICT COMPLIANCE, DIGITAL RESULT UPLOAD AND MODERATION", (FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 6th March, 2024 to 6th March, 2024; PROF. UZOKA'S BUILDING, FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 2 | "PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS (NACP)), 20th June, 2023 to 23rd June, 2023; UNIZIK Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "ON-LINE TEACHING AND EXAMINATION", (SANDWICH UNIT, NAU), 20th June, 2023 to 21st June, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "Paradigm for Active Voter Participation in the 2023 General Elections", (Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 14th February, 2023 to 15th February, 2023; Professor Uzoka Building, Faculty of Social Sciences, NAU, Awka |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "0425-24 INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE EDUCATION PROGRAM: INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE", (THE ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY (USA) OFFICE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL CONTINUING HEALTH EDUCATION), 7th January, 2025 to 10th July, 2025; ZOOM |
| 2 | "ACT Raising Safe Kids Program Facilitator Training", (MARYLAND (USA) CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE), 25th July, 2023 to 27th July, 2023; ZOOM |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGISTS), 26th November, 2019 to 28th November, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium |
| 2 | "ADOLESCENTS DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: GLOBALIZATION, VIOLENCE AND SUICIDE TENDENCY", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGISTS (NADP)), 26th November, 2019 to 28th November, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium, Awka |
| 3 | "Conference On Ethnicity, Ethnography, Conflicts And National Development", (Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 14th June, 2018 to 15th June, 2018; Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "BUILDING THE FOUNDATION OF EAP IN NIGERIAN ORGANIZATIONS: THE ROLE OF UNIVERSITIES", (EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONALS (EAP)-NIGERIA), 21st May, 2018 to 21st May, 2018; Chike Okoli Center for Entrepreneurship, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "Job Creation And Youth Empowerment Through Professionization Of Home Care Services", (DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, NAU WITH CARING FAMILY ENHANCEMENT INITIATIVES (CAFE)), 14th June, 2017 to 16th June, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium, Awka |
| 6 | "SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS OF THE 2016 NIGERIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION CONGRESS", (NIGERIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (NPA)), 11th October, 2016 to 14th October, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 7 | "PSYCHOLOGY AND LAW", (Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 6th May, 2016 to 7th May, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium |
| 8 | "50 YEARS OF PSYCHOLOGY IN NIGERIA: BREAKTHROUGHS AND EMERGING CHALLENGES", (NIGERIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (NPA)), 25th November, 2014 to 29th November, 2014; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 9 | "CONFERENCE ON MIGRATION AND ACCULTURATION: PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS", (THE NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS (NACP)), 25th September, 2014 to 26th September, 2014; GODFREY OKOYE UNIVERSITY, THINKERS CORNER, ENUGU |
| 10 | "SKILL ACQUISITION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING", (NYSC), 11th March, 2013 to 18th March, 2013; NYSC CAMP, NASARAWA STATE |