Dr. Sabina Nwakaego Igwilo
Dr. Sabina Nwakaego Igwilo is a LECTURER I in HEALTH PROMOTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Health Promotion And Public Health Education, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | HEALTH PROMOTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2021) June, 2015 to April, 2021 PhD. In Public Health Education PhD. Public Health Education |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2015) February, 2011 to October, 2015 MSC. Public Health Education MSC. Public Health Education |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2009) March, 2005 to September, 2009 Bed. Health And Physical Education |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Exam Officer, Health Promotion and Public Health Department October, 2026 to September, 2027 |
| 2 | CHAIRMAN, LOC FOR HEPRAN CONFERENCE November, 2023 to August, 2024 |
| 3 | FINANCIAL SECRETORY, HEALTH PROMOTION RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HEPRAN) October, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | COORDINATOR, CEP COORDINATOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. May, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | Secretary, Catholic charismatic renewal March, 2018 to March, 2021 |
| 6 | Financial Secretary, Igboukwu Development Union, Awka branch February, 2018 to February, 2021 |
| 7 | HOD, Physical and Health Education Department, Capital City Secondary school, Awka January, 2013 to September, 2015 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | S.N. Igwilo (Ph.D), Dorothy I. Obidike. (2026, April), "Oral Health Knowledge Correlated with Behaviours of Secondary School Students Focusing on Gender and Age in Awka Education Zone", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRIS), Vol. 13, (Issue 15), pp 1946-1954, www.rsisinternational.org |
| 2 | Sabina N. Igwilo (Ph.D), Nzeka Esther Uchechi. (2025, April), "Perceived Influence of Social Media on Health Promotion Outcomes among Undergraduate Students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", Unizik Journal of Health Promotion and Education, Vol. 1, (Issue -1), pp 1-16 |
| 3 | Sabina N. Igwilo (Ph.D) and Akujiobi Deborah Sopuruchi. (2025, July), "Awareness and Management of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) among Female Undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Vol. 12, (Issue 15), pp 1052-1061 |
| 4 | Sabina N. Igwilo; Nwauwa Jacinta Chiamaka; Okoye Christiana Ada; Obele Jan Oluchukwu; Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Ezenwa Udochukwu Anyanwu. (2025, September), "Perceived Benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Provision of Health Information among University Students in Anambra State.", Faculty of Education Journals, UNIZIK, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 5 | Sabina Nwakego Igwilo, Nonye Ann Ujuagu, Chioma Precious Alozie, Ebele Nneka Anyaeji, Christiana Ada Okoye. (2024, March), "Influence of Gamification on Students' Motivation, Attitude, Knowledge, and Engagement in Sexual Health Education among Undergraduate Adolescents in Awka, Anambra state", Nigeria Journal of Health Promotion, Vol. 17, pp 1-11 |
| 6 | Sabina Nwakego Igwilo, Nonye Ann Ujuagu, Chioma Precious Alozie, Ebele Nneka Anyeji and Christiana Ada Okoye. (2024, June), "Influence of Gamification on Student's Motivation, Attitude, Knowledge and Engagement in Sexual Health Education among Undergraduates Adolescents in Awka, Anambra State", Nigerian Journal of Health Promotion, HEPRAN, Vol. -17, pp 149-159 |
| 7 | S. N. Igwilo (Ph.D), Obianuju Ijeoma Umeh (Esq), Sr. Ifeoma Dorathy Obidika (Sbsn), Osibe Eucharia Nkiruka (Lady) and Alozie Chioma Precious. (2024, June), "Investigating the Risk Factors and Causes of Bipolar Disorder among young Adults in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. -8, (Issue -10), pp 1-12 |
| 8 | Sabina N. Igwilo, Alozie Chioma Precious, and Jane Obele. (2024, August), "Exploring the Impact of Age and Level of Education on Effective Use of Modern Contraceptives Among Young Mothers in Nnamdi Azikiwe University", Unizik Journal of Education Graduate, Vol. 9, pp 96-103 |
| 9 | Onwurah, C.C. (Ph.D), Samuel, G.K. (Ph.D), Igwilo Sabina N. (Ph.D). (2023, March), "Factors Associated with prolonged laboure among women aged 32-45 years in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy studies, Vol. -15, (Issue -1), pp 88-102 |
| 10 | Igwilo, I.O., Iwualla, L.C., Igwilo, S.N., Agbara, A.C., Okpala, C.O.. (2022, October), "Proximate Analysis And Antinutrient Composition Of Fresh And Dried Fruit Of Morindalucida.", Bioscientist, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 31-39 |
| 11 | Igwilo, S. N., J. O. Okafor (Prof), Onwurah, C. C. (PhD) and Okondu, O. E.. (2021, January), "Effect Of Learner-Centred Method Of Teaching On Sexual Health Knowledge And Attitude Of Adolescents In Anambra State Secondary Schools.", UNIZIK Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 7, pp 412-435 |
| 12 | Ujuagu, N. A., Uzo, T. N., Igwilo S. N. And Akpu, E. E.. (2020, July), "Assessing Physical Education Curriculum On Martial Arts For Junior Secondary School: Pedagogy For Effective Self Defense Program And Technique", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 7), pp 2394-4404 |
| 13 | Ujuagu, N. A., Uzor, T. N. And Igwilo, S. N.. (2020, July), "Effect Of Extended Knee Sit-up On The Strength Of Abdominal Muscles Of Female Secondary School Students In Anambra State", South Eastern Journal of Research and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 14 | Igwilo S. N, Okafor J. O, Onwurah C. C, Ujuagu N. A, Okpala V. U. (2020, March), "Effect Of Student's Centred Method Of Learning On Sexual Health Knowledge And Attitudes Of Adolescents In Anambra State Secondary Schools", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 15 | Igwilo S. N, Okafor J. O, Onwurah C. C, Ujuagu N. A, Okpala V. U., Ifediora, U. L., And Arinze, C. R.. (2020, March), "Effect Of Student's Centred Method Of Learning On Sexual Health Knowledge And Attitudes Of Adolescents In Anambra State Secondary Schools", Journal of Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 16 | Igwilo S. N, Okafor J. O, Onwurah C. C, Ujuagu N. A, Okpala V. U. Arinze C. R. And Ifediora, U. L.. (2020, March), "Effect Of Cooperative Learning Method On Sexual Health Knowledge And Attitude Of Adolescents In Anambra State Secondary Schools.", South Eastern Journal of Research and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 21-35 |
| 17 | Igwilo, S.N., Nwankwo, C.U., Nwankwo, N.S.. (2019, January), "Achieving Healthy Living Using Moringa Oleifera In This Period Of Economic Recession", UNIZIK Orient Journal of Education, Nigeria, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 84-96 |
| 18 | Igwilo Sabina Nwakego,Nwankwo clementina ukamaka, Nwankwo nonyelum Stella. (2018, October), "Achieving healthy living using moringa", UNIZIK orient journal of education |
| 19 | Igwilo, S.N., Ibeagha, C.J., Ajawuihe Peace. (2016, January), "Production And Utilization Of Moringa Oleifera For Entrepreneur Development And Healthy Living.", International Journal of Education Research and Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 177-183 |
| 20 | Nwankwo, C.U; Ezenduka, P.O; Chiejina, E.N; and Igwilo, S.N.. (2016, March), "Effect Of Maternal Health Education On The Health Attitude Of Pregnant Mothers Attending Ante-natal Clinics In Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Innovative Research in Science, Engineering and Technology (IJIRSET), Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1-9 |
| 21 | Igwilo, S.N.; Onwurah, C.C. and Igwilo, I.O. (2016, July), "Eradicating Malnutrition Among Pregnant Women In Awka South Local Government Area Of Anambra State Through Awareness And Utilization Of MoringaOleifera: A Nutritional Supplement", International Journal of Education Science and Public Policy in Africa (IJESPPA)., Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-12 |
| 22 | Igwilo Sabina N., Ibeagha, C. J., Nwankwo Clementina U. And Ajawuihe, Peace, C.. (2016, April), "Reducing Malnutrition In Pregnancy Through Awareness And Utilization Of Moringa Oleifera - A Nutritional Supplement In Awka South Local Government Area Of Anambra State", International Journal of Development Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 7486-7491 |
| 23 | Igwilo Sabina N., Ibeagha, C. J., Nwankwo Clementina U. And Ajawuihe, Peace, C.. (2016, April), "Reducing Malnutrition In Pregnancy Through Awareness And Utilization Of Moringa Oleifera - A Nutritional Supplement In Awka South Local Government Area Of Anambra State", International Journal of Development Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 7486-7491 |
| 24 | Amaefule, K.I., Igwilo, I.O., Udedi, S.C., Obi, E. and Igwilo, S.N.. (2015, July), "The Effect Of Ethanolic Extract Of Cassia Fistula Leaves On Triton X 100 Induced Hyperlipidemic Male Albino Rats.", Academic Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 173-177 |
| 25 | Ajawuihe P.C. and Igwilo, S.N.. (2015, January), "Environmental Health Emergencies In Nigeria", Journal of Health Promotion, Vol. 8, pp 135-145 |
| 26 | I.O.Igwilo, F.C.Ezeonu, J.O.Ezekwesili-Ofili, S.N.Igwilo, C.I.Nsofor, M.S.Abdulsalami and E.Obi. (2014, May), "Anti-nutritional Factors In The Roots Of A Local Cultivar Of Moringa Oleifera (lam).", Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences. 17(1): 114-117. Pakistan., Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 114-117 |
| 27 | I.O. Igwilo, T.J. Ogoke, D.O. Ogbu, S.N. Igwilo, E. Obi and M.S. Abdulsalami. (2013, November), "Effect Of Soaked Moringaoleifera Seeds On Growth Rates And The Levels Of Some Biochemical Parameters In Albino Rats. Ps.", Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences., Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 48-50 |
| 28 | Effect of Soaked Moringaoleifera Seeds on Growth Rates and the Levels of Some Biochemical Parameters in Albino rats.. (2013, November), "Effect Of Soaked Moringaoleifera Seeds On Growth Rates And The Levels Of Some Biochemical Parameters In Albino Rats. Ps.", Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences., Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 48-50 |
| 29 | Igwilo I. O., Ogoke, T. J., Igwilo, S. N., Udedi, S. C., Abdulsalami, M. S. And Okafor, C. S.. (2013, January), "The Effect Of De-fatted Moringa Oleifera Seed Powder On Growth Rate And Some Biochemical Parameters Of Albino Rats", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 28-31 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "The role of School Health Education in Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Awareness among secondary school students in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State." (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Okolonji Ikechukwu Anthony, 2024186002FN |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "ANULA International Project" (April, 2026). Ongoing sponsored grant by AuroraOX Discovery Ltd. NHS Foundation Trust |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "FACTORS INFLUENCING SELF- MEDICATION AND ITS PREVENTIVE MEASURES AMONG STUDENTS OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (May, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "UNIZIK JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION (UJHPE)" (April, 2025) |
| 3 | Editor, "UNIZIK JOURNAL OF HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION (UJHPE)" (May, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Hindrances and Adequate Participation of Technology and Vocational Education Students in SIWES in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State" (October, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Entrepreneurs and Teachers’ Perceived Building Construction Strategies for Enhancing Employability Skills of Students in Technical Colleges in Anambra State" (October, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Occupational Health Problems and Preventive Measures Adopted by Secondary School Teachers in Anambra State" (December, 2024 to August, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "FACULTY OF EDUCATION GRANT COMMITTEE" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "FACULTY OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE ON TRCN" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | SECRTARY, "FACULTY OF EDUCATION DRESS CODE COMMITTEE" (January, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "Quality Assurance Departmental Representative" (April, 2024) |
| 5 | Chairman, "Health Promotion Research Association of Nigeria, HEPRAN" (August, 2024 to September, 2024) |
| 6 | The Coordinator, "CEP Coordinator" (May, 2023 to October, 2025) |
| 7 | Member, "Quality Assurance Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 8 | Member, "Teaching Practice Committee" (January, 2023 to December, 2024) |
| 9 | Member, "Teaching Practice Committee" (December, 2022 to December, 2023) |
| 10 | Member, "Teaching Practice Committee" (March, 2021 to December, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Health Promotion Research Association of Nigeria (HEPRAN)" - HEPRAN/011 (member since 2018), https://journals.hpran.ng/index. |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association of Health Educators (NAHE)" - NAHE/018 (member since 2018), https://journals.nahe.ng/index. |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Creating a Supportive Environment for Sustainable Health and Wellbeing", (Health Promotion Research Association of Nigeria), 15th October, 2025 to 18th October, 2025; Physical |
| 2 | "Reorienting Health Services for Effective Health Promotion in Contemporary Nigeria / Grantmanship and Health Promotion Research.", (Health Promotion Research Association of Nigeria), 9th October, 2024 to 12th October, 2024; Physical |
| 3 | "Innovative Health Promotion Strategies for Healthy Communities in the COVID-19 Era", (Health Promotion Research Association of Nigeria), 16th October, 2021 to 16th October, 2021; Physical |
| 4 | "Reorienting Health Services for Effective Health Promotion in Contemporary Nigeria", (Health Promotion Research Association of Nigeria), Physical |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Quality Assurance and certificate verification", (Quality Assurance Committee), 11th July, 2023 to 11th July, 2023; Physical |
| 2 | "How to Build Resilient Communities for Times of Crisis", (Global Community Health Annual Workshop), 30th June, 2022 to 30th June, 2022; Zoom |
| 3 | "Professional Skill Enhancement for African (Nigeria) Lecturers: A Collaborative Workshop", (Concord University, Department of Social Work and Sociology), 23rd February, 2022 to 23rd February, 2022; Zoom |
| 4 | "Re-Engineering Education for Good Governance, Security, Creativity and Environmental Protection for National Development in COVID-19 Pandemic ERa.", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 16th September, 2021 to 16th September, 2021; Physical |