Dr. Chioma Ifeoma Agbasimelo

Dr. Chioma Ifeoma Agbasimelo is a SENIOR LECTURER in MASS COMMUNICATION Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chioma Ifeoma Agbasimelo

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I am an academic with passion. I'm research driven. I enjoy impacting knowledge on my students. I hold a PhD,M.Sc and B.A(Hons)in Mass Communication.

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Mass Communication, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
MASS COMMUNICATION

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2019)
April, 2014 to November, 2018
PhD Mass Communication (Public Relations And Advertising)
2National Training Institute, Kaduna, Kaduna State. (Post-Graduate Degree, August, 2014)
March, 2012 to August, 2013
PGDE Education
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2012)
February, 2008 to December, 2012
MSc MSc Mass Communication
4University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1999)
August, 1995 to January, 1999
B.A (Hons) B.A Mass Communication
5Girls' High School, Awkunanaw, Enugu. (SSCE, June, 1992)
September, 1986 to June, 1992
6Community Primary School, Uga, Anambra State. (FSLC, July, 1989)
September, 1980 to July, 1986

Relevant/Working Experience

1Head of Department, Department of Mass Communication, Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State
May, 2018 to May, 2019
2Lecturer 1, Tansian University Umunya Anambra State
October, 2017 to November, 2019
3Lecturer 11, Tansian University Umunya Anambra State
October, 2015 to October, 2017
4Senior Lecturer/Head of Department, Tansian University Umunya Anambra State
October, 2013 to October, 2019
5Assistant Lecturer, Tansian University Umunya Anambra State
October, 2013 to October, 2015
6Senior Programme Officer, Hope And Mercy Foundation, Onitsha, Anambra State
January, 2002 to October, 2013

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Agbasimelo, C.I.. (2020, July) Principles and Practice of Advertising: An Introduction' in Okunna, C.S. (Ed) Communication and Media Studies Multiple Perspectives. New Generation Educare Ltd., pp 205-228
2Agbasimelo, C.I., Wilson, D.. (2020, July) Ethnocomminicology, New-African Communication System and Mediamorphosis in Nigeria' in Okunna C.S. (Ed) Communication and Media Studies Multiple Perspectives New Generation Educare Ltd., pp 633-651
Journal Articles
1Agbasimelo, C.I., Okoyeocha,R.C., Umeh, K.C., Ekweonu, C.L.. (2022, June), "The New Media, Moral Degradation and Insecurity in Nigeria: What Role for the Media?", International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 169-183
2Nwagbara, G., Agbasimelo, C.I.. (2022, June), "Online Video Advertising of Anti-Malarial Drugs and Consumer Purchase Decision in Anambra State", Journal of Emerging Trends in Management Sciences and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 143 - 163
3Nwagbara, G., Agbasimelo, C.I.. (2022, June), "POLITICAL ADVERTISING AND THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS IN NIGERIA", Sapientia Global Journal of Arts Humanities and Development studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 163-177
4Agbasimelo Chioma Ifeoma. (2022, December), "Gender and Good Governance in Nigeria: What Role for the Media?", Journal of Emerging Trends in Management Sciences and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 4, (Issue 2)
5Chinedu-Okeke, C.F., Agbasimelo, C. I., Obi, I. & Onyejelem, T. E.. (2021, September), "Newspaper Coverage of COVID-19 Issues in Nigeria", Journal of Healthcare Communications, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 1 - 5
6Ezeugwu, D.T., Obichili,M.I, Agbasimelo,C.I.& Omokapue,P.O.. (2021, December), "Audience Perception of Broadcast Media Coverage of Banditry and Kidnapping in Nigeria: A Study of Benin Residents", NTAtvc Journal of Communication, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 9 - 17
7Agbasimelo, C.I. (2020, September), "Media Aesthetics and Imaging Technology", International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 19-31
8CHIOMA IFEOMA AGBASIMELO (PhD). (2020, April), "NEW MEDIA AND GENDER EMPOWERMENT - A STUDY OF ANAMBRA STATE WOMEN ENTREPRENUERS AND THE USE OF INTERNET", International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace And Conflict Studies
9Adum, A.N., Ekwenchi, O., Agbasimelo,C.I.. (2019, June), "In-School Adolescencents' Attention to Communication Interventions on Open Defecation", Journal of Culture, Society and Development, Vol. 49, pp 53-70
10Adum, A.N., Ekwenchi, O., Agbasimelo,C.I.. (2019, June), "Nigeria Newspaper Readership Response Discourses on Healthy Life Style for Disease Prevention", Journal of Information Knowledge & Management, Vol. 9, (Issue 6), pp 40-69
11Adum A. N., Ekwenchi O & Agbasimelo C. I. (2019, April), "Environmental Agencies And The Readiness To Combat Environmental Hazards Through Health Campaigns: A Focus On Pollution", Research on Humanities and Social Sciences
12Agbasimelo, C.I. (2015, December), "New World Information and Communication Order (NWICO) and World's Communication Problems; A Proposal to the Nigerian Government", Communication Panorama, African and Global Perspectives, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-10
13Ezeugwu, D., Agbasimelo C.I.. (2015, December), "A Comparative Studybof the Influence of Goodluck Jonathan and Mohammadu Buhari's Billboard Campaigns on Voter's Behaviour in Anambra State", Communication Panorama, African and Global Perspectives, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-23

Academic Leadership Qualities

Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research Reports" (August, 2021)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Examination Officer, "Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2022)
2Coordinator, "Niger Diocesan Career Ladies, Divine Grace Archdeaconry" (February, 2022)
3Secretary, "Niger Diocesan LayReaders, Divine Grace Archeadencory" (January, 2022)
4Coordinator, Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism (PGDJ), "Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2020)
5Undergraduate Staff Adviser/Examination Officer, "Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2020)
6Member Research Committee, "Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2020)
7Secretary, "Parochal Church Committee(PCC) St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Federal Housing Estate, Trans Nkisi Onitsha, Anambra State" (February, 2018 to January, 2020)
8Head of Department, "Tansian University Umunya, Anambra State" (May, 2018 to November, 2019)
9Lecturer I, "Tansian University Umunya, Anambra State" (October, 2017 to October, 2019)
10President, "Bethany Friends Group, St, Augustines Anglican Church, federal Housing Estate, Trans Nkisi Onitsha, Anambra State" (January, 2015 to December, 2021)
11Lecturer II, "Tansian University Umunya, Anambra State" (October, 2014 to October, 2017)
12Assistant Lecturer, "Tansian University Umunya, Anambra State" (October, 2013 to October, 2014)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria" (member since 2021), https://www.acspn.com.ng/
2Full Member, "African Council for Communication Education (Nigeria Chapter)" - ACCE/NG/349 (member since 2015), http://tnjc.org.ng/acce/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Communication, Media and Power Relations in a Multicultural Society", (ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS& PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA), 1st September, 2022 to 10th November, 2022; Abuja
2"MKPURU MMIRI, YAHOO PLUS AND OKE ITE PREVALENCE AMONG THE CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN YOUTH: THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AT CROSSROADS", (FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, CHUKWUEMEKA ODIMEGWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE), 6th July, 2022 to 10th November, 2022; IGBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE
3"MASS MEDIA AND SECURITY CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA", (DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION, FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO, ANAMBRA STATE), 4th March, 2022 to 10th November, 2022; OKO, ANAMBRA STATE
4"8TH ACSPN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Media and Citizens Participation in Governance for Accountability and Peace in Society", (ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS& PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA), 2nd September, 2021 to 10th November, 2022; Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Workshops
1"Media Marketing, Planning & Buying Strategy", (Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria), 11th August, 2021 to 10th November, 2022; Nonden Hotel, New Heaven, Enugu, Enugu State
2"Improving Quality of Research in Tertiary Institutions", (Tansian University Umunya, Anambra State), 28th September, 2020 to 15th November, 2022; Umunya, Anambra State
Other Events
1"African Council For Communication Education (Nigeria Chapter)", (African Council for Communication Edducation), 22nd October, 2019 to 25th October, 2019; National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja
2"African Council For Communication Education (Nigeria Chapter)", (African Council for Communication), 28th October, 2016 to 28th October, 2016; Rivers State
3"African Council For Communication Education (Nigeria Chapter)", (African Council for Communication), 20th October, 2015 to 20th October, 2021; Rivers State
4"African Council For Communication Education (Nigeria Chapter)", (African Council for Communication), 20th October, 2015 to 23rd October, 2015; Rivers State
5"Nwuneli International Conference", (Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 4th July, 2011 to 5th July, 2021; Awka, Anambra State