Dr. Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi

Dr. Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi is a SENIOR LECTURER in POLITICAL SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi

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I am Dr. Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi.

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Political Science, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
POLITICAL SCIENCE

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1University Of Calabar. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2018)
March, 2014 to August, 2017
PhD Political Economy And Development Studies
2University Of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, February, 2012)
February, 2010 to January, 2011
MSc Political Economy
3University Of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, February, 2009)
February, 2007 to July, 2008
MSc Personnel Management
4University Of Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2006)
March, 2001 to January, 2005
BSc Political Science
5Model Secondary School Nsukka. (SSCE, June, 1998)
February, 1990 to June, 1996
ART SSCE

Relevant/Working Experience

1Coordinator, Sandwich Programme
April, 2025 to Present
2Member, Committee for first train-the-trainer Workshop, Soc. Sc Faculty UNIZIK
April, 2025 to Present
3Editorial Board Member, Journal of Analytical Humanities and Social Sciences
April, 2024 to Present
4Level Academic Adviser, 400 Level Coordinator, Department of Political Science
February, 2022 to January, 2023
5Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee Department of Political Science
January, 2022 to October, 2022
6Member, Postgraduate Curriculum Review Committee Department of Political Science
January, 2022 to October, 2022
7Member, Code of Conduct and Ethical Committee FSS 2020/2021
February, 2021 to Present
8Secretary/Member, Annual Zik's Lecture Series Committee, FSS 2019/2020
January, 2020 to February, 2021
9Academic Staff, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State
November, 2019 to Present
10Lecturer, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (MSP) (Part Time Lecturer)
November, 2016 to November, 2019
11Academic Staff, Richmond Open University
December, 2009 to June, 2014

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Alfred Makinde Ajayi, Jachin Anyiam Marcel. (2025, August), "‘Unraveling the tangled web’: Renegotiating Nigeria’s security conditions and the trajectory of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow", Journal of Analytical Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-10
2Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi. (2025, October), "The Shackle of IPOB Resistance: Interrogating the Implicit Drivers of Armed Struggle in Southeastern Nigeria", Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism,, pp 1-10
3Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Paulinus Okechukwu Agbo, Kingsley Ekene Okoye. (2025, July), "From insecurity to migration syndrome: unveiling the dynamics of economic downturn on foreign direct investments in Nigeria", African Identities, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 16
4Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Paulinus Agbo. (2025, June), "‘Miksie n' m ekpere’ and economic activities: Rethinking the developmental trajectory in meridional Nigeria", Humanities: A Journal of Art and Human Existence
5Cyriacus Chijioke Oji, Paulinus Okechukwu Agbo, Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, J. Kelechi Ugwuanyi. (2024, May), "The rejuvenation of omabe festival and tourism development in Nsukka – Igbo Communities, Southeastern Nigeria", Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 7
6Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Cyriacus Chijioke Oji, Uchenna Henrietta Obieluem. (2024, November), "Why they struck: Rethinking the impetus agitat of recent surge of military coups in sub Sahara Africa", University of Nigeria Journal of Political Economy (UNJPE), Vol. -14, (Issue -2), pp 402- 420
7Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Cyriacus Chijioke Oji, J. Kelechi Ugwuanyi. (2023, November), "Illegal Democracy and the Rise of Security Challenges in Nigeria: Exploring the Impact on National Development Trajectory", University of Nigeria Journal of Political Economy (UNJPE), Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 55 - 76
8Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Olowa Emmanuel Chukwuma, Cyriacus Chijioke Oji,. (2023, June), "Small Arms Induced Conflicts in Nigeria and its Socio-Economic Implications in the North Central States", RADS Journal of Business Management, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-19.
9Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, J. Kelechi Ugwuanyi, Cyriacus Chijioke Oji. (2023, June), "Assessing the implications of killer herdsmen in the north and unknown gunmen in the south for the tourism industry in Nigeria", Ikenga, Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 25
10Chidozie B. Obiorah; Augustine E. Onyishi; Okafor Uzodinma Chukwuemeka. (2023, November), "Implications of Budget Padding on Socioeconomic Development in Nigeria: A Reflection on President Buhari's Administration, 2015-2022", South East Political Science Review, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 79 - 90
11Chidozie B. Obiorah; Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Cyriacus Chijioke Oji. (2023, January), "Small Arms Proliferation and Violent Conflicts in Nigeria: A Threat to Food Security", Nnadiebube Journal of Social Sciences NJSS, Vol. 4, (Issue 1)
12Solomon Ogbonna Abugu, Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Ochi Ijeoma Brigid, Cyriacus Chijioke Oji. (2022, December), "NIGERIA BREWERIES PLC AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY MANAGEMENT: EXPLORING THE IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE", Journal of the Management Sciences (JOMAS), Vol. 59, (Issue 2), pp 133-153
13Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Chidozie B. Obiorah & Davies, Emmanuel Opuene. (2021, July), "SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION AND THE POLITICS OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: AN ASSESSMENT OF CHINA-AFRICA BILATERAL RELATIONS", Academic Journal of Current Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 45-63
14Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Chidozie B. Obiorah, Cyriacus Chijioke Oji. (2021, December), "FEDERALISM PRACTICE IN NIGERIA AND THE DEMAND FOR RESTRUCTURING", Journal of the Management Sciences (JOMAS), Vol. 57, (Issue 2), pp 141 - 151
15Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Chidozie B. Obiorah, Cyriacus Chijioke Oji. (2021, September), "Exploring Poverty of Ideas in Nigeria Security Management and the Rise of Regional Security Network", Public Policy and International Affair Academic Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 14
16Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Cyriacus Chijioke Oji, Chidozie B. Obiorah. (2021, June), "THE FAILURE OF NIGERIA SECURITY STRUCTURE AND THE CRISIS OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: A PRISMATIC ASSESSMENT", Journal of the Management Sciences (JOMAS), Vol. 57, (Issue 1), pp 16
17Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Solomon Ogbonna Abugu, Cyriacus Chijioke Oji. (2021, December), "Representative Bureaucracy and Bureaucratic Practice in Nigeria Civil Service", University of Nigeria Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 13
18Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Agu Charles Chijioke, Cyriacus Chijioke Oji, Okonkwo Emeka E.. (2021, December), "CIVIL UNREST IN THE SOUTH: EXPLORING THE IMPACTS AND THE DWINDLING OPTIONS FOR NIGERIA.", Journal of Tourism and Heritage Studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 121 - 143
19Augustine Ejiofor ONYISHI & Solomon Ogbonna ABUGU. (2020, June), "Buharism And The Utility Of Nigeria Security Forces In Combating Crimes And Domestic Terrorism: Implication For Socio Economic Development", Nigerian Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 27 - 36
20Cyriacus Chijioke. Oji, Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi,. (2020, June), "An Assessment Of Potential Contributions Of Tourism And Heritage Resources To Economic Growth In Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Archaeology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 179 - 194
21Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Asadu Ikechukwu, Chidozie B. Obiorah. (2020, September), "Sino-Africa Bilateral Relations: South-South Cooperation or Debt-Trap Diplomacy?", Nigerian Defence Academy Journal of Economics and Finance, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 233 – 243
22Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Cyriacus Chijioke Oji, Chidozie B. Obiorah. (2020, December), "Corruption and unethical recruitment procedure in Nigeria tertiary institutions: Implications for education development", Nigerian Journal of Social Sciences (Special Edition), Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 16
23Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Solomon Ogbonna Abugu, Asadu Ikechukwu. (2020, December), "Artificial Intelligence, the Nigeria Banking Sector and Unemployment Quandary: A Thematic Assessment 2000 – 2019", JOURNAL OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES (JPAS), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 159 - 173
24Augustine Ejiofor ONYISHI & Solomon Ogbonna ABUGU. (2020, April), "Population Explosion And The Quest For Sustainable National Development In Nigeria: A Chronological Assessment", Nigerian Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 96 - 107
25Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Yewande Rachael Odusanya. (2019, December), "Violent Against Women And Girls And The Quest For Sustainable Development In Nigeria: A Study Of Cross-River State", JOURNAL OF SECURITY STUDIES AND GLOBAL POLITICS, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 23 - 36
26Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Cyriacus Chijioke Oji. (2019, December), "South-South Cooperation and Transport Sector Development in Africa: Assessing Nigeria – India Economic Relation and the Behavior of Nigeria Transport Sector 2000 – 2018", REVIEW OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (ROPAM), Vol. 7, (Issue 17), pp 41 - 57
27Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Cyriacus Chijioke. Oji. (2019, August), "DEMOCRATIZATION AND THE PARADOX OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH: A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF SELECTED COUNTRIES", JOURNAL OF SECURITY STUDIES AND GLOBAL POLITICS, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 19-29.
28Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Cyriacus Chijioke. Oji. (2019, June), "Environmental Instability And Sustainable Development In Sub-Sahara Africa: Assessing The Herdsmen/Farmers Crises And The Sectoral Contribution Of Agriculture To GDP In Nigeria", REVIEW OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, Vol. 7, (Issue 15), pp 50-65
29Augustine Ejiofor ONYISHI & Solomon Ogbonna ABUGU. (2019, December), "The African Continental Free Trade Zone (AFCFTZ): Economic Tsunami Or Development Opportunities In Sub-Sahara Africa", JOURNAL OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES University of Port Harcourt, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 133 - 149
30Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, & Chukwunonso Valentine Amoke. (2018, May), "THE BRETTON WOODS INSTITUTIONS AND THE PROSPECT OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE GLOBAL SOUTH: A POLITICAL ECONOMY PERSPECTIVE", JOURNAL OF SECURITY STUDIES AND GLOBAL POLITICS, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 103 - 112
31Solomon Ogbonna ABUGU & Augustine Ejiofor ONYISHI. (2018, May), "MILITARY DICTATORSHIP, DEMOCRATIZATION AND THE STRUGGLE FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN POST-SUHARTO INDONESIA: A RETROSPECT", JOURNAL OF SECURITY STUDIES AND GLOBAL POLITICS, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 113 - 120
32Augustine Ejiofor ONYISHI & Solomon Ogbonna ABUGU. (2018, January), "The New Partnership For Africa’s Development And The Development Conundrums In Africa: An Assessment Of Africa’s Development Trends 1990-2016", Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 58 - 70
33Solomon Ogbonna ABUGU & Augustine Ejiofor ONYISHI. (2018, February), "Human Resource Development And The Performance Of Nigeria Police Force: An Assessment Of The Force Headquarters Abuja, 2000-2016", Management and Administrative Sciences Review, Vol. 7, (Issue 1)
34Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi,. (2018, December), "Democratic Governance And Sustainable Development In The Oil Rich Countries Of The Global South: A Comparative Assessment Of Nigeria And Indonesia", international Journal of Multidisciplinary Scientific Publications, Vol. 1, (Issue 1)
35Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi,. (2018, August), "A Unitary System Of Government In A Federal Structure In Nigeria (Unifedism): Implication For National Integration And Sustainable Development", Journal for Studies in Management and Planning, Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 72 - 87
36Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi,. (2018, November), "Buhari’s Nigeria And The Politics Of Exclusivisms: Accessing The Trends And The Prospects", International Journal for Social Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 68 - 81
37Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi,. (2018, March), "POLITICAL ELITES IN NIGERIA AND THE POLITICS OF DEMOCRATIZATION IN LIEU OF DEMOCRATIZATION OF POLITICS: IMPLICATION FOR SOCIAL INTEGRATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT", JOURNAL OF SECURITY STUDIES AND GLOBAL POLITICS, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 147-155
38Augustine Ejiofor ONYISHI & Solomon Ogbonna ABUGU. (2017, September), "The New World Order: Monopoly Capitalism, Globalisation And The Sovereignty Of African States", Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies,, Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp 98 - 99
39Augustine Ejiofor ONYISHI & Femedein Timipre. Okou. (2017, August), "THE CRISES IN THE THEORY OF LAW: MUNICIPAL, INTERNATIONAL LAW AND THE SOVEREIGNTY OF THE MODERN STATES", JOURNAL OF SECURITY STUDIES AND GLOBAL POLITICS, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 83 - 90
40Augustine Ejiofor ONYISHI & Solomon Ogbonna ABUGU. (2017, November), "Democracy In Crises: Nigeria And The Problems Of National Development After Democratization", Management and Administrative Sciences Review, Vol. -6, (Issue 6)
41Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi,. (2017, December), "REPRESENTATIVE BUREAUCRACY IN NIGERIA PUBLIC SERVICE AND THE PROBLEM OF SUSTAINABLE NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS", JOURNAL OF SECURITY STUDIES AND GLOBAL POLITICS, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 157-166
42Augustine, Ejiofor Onyishi, Joseph, Onyebuchi Ozioko & Nosheen Rafi. (2017, November), "The Nigeria Police Force, Electoral Process And Political Apathy In Nigeria: A Study Of Enugu North Senatorial District 2003-2014", Management and Administrative Sciences Review, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 268-282
43Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, & Chukwunonso Valentine Amoke. (2016, August), "A Critique Of Immanuel Wallenstein’s World System Theory In The Modern World System", IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science, Vol. 21, (Issue 8), pp 1 - 6
44Augustine Ejiofor ONYISHI & Solomon Ogbonna ABUGU. (2016, May), "The Use Of Ideologies Such As Mercantilism, Liberalism And Marxism In Explaining The Behaviour Of State", Journal of Culture, Society and Development, Vol. 23, (Issue 10), pp 5 - 11
45Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi, Femedein Timipre Okou. (2016, November), "Underdevelopment Of Sports In Africa, Or Africa In The Era Of Underdevelopment: A View From The Global South", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 291 - 299

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Local Government Caretaker committee and Service Delivery in Anambra State: A study of Aguata LGA 2018-2024" (2025). Completed Masters project by Onuorah John Ejiofor (2023136005PA)
2"Manpower Development and Service Delivery in the Ministry of Information Akwa Ibom State 2020 -2023" (2025). Completed Masters project by Samuel Jude Ikechukwu (2022136003FA)
3"Regenerative Agricultural Policy and Food Security in Anambra State 2022-2023" (2025). Completed Masters project by Orie Casmir Chibuike (2023136007FA)
4"Interrogating the Causes and Motivations of the IPOB’s Armed Struggle in South-East Nigeria 2012-2024" (2025). Completed Masters project by Nwafor Emmanuel Obinna. Reg No; 2023PCM8019FB
Editorships
1Editor, "Journal of Gender Studies Faculty of the Social Sciences, Unizik Awka" (April, 2025)
2Editor, "Journal of Analytical Humanities and Social Sciences" (November, 2024)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "UBS Journal of Business and Economic Policy" (April, 2023)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Future Orientation and Moral Disengagement as a Predictor of Attitude Towards Cybercrime: Moderating the role of Social identity" (August, 2023 to November, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam
2Examiner, "Ethnic Agitation and National Integration in Nigeria: A Study of M. Buhari (2015-2023)" (December, 2023 to October, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Chairman, "FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVE COMMITTEE" (April, 2025)
2Member, "FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES EXAMINATION MISCONDUCT COMMITTEE" (April, 2025)
3Member, "FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES PUBLICATION VISIBILITY COMMITTEE" (April, 2025)
4Managing Editor (Journal of Gender Studies), "FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES JOURNAL COMMITTEE" (May, 2025)
5Member, "FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES GRANT WRITING COMMITTEE" (April, 2025)
6Coordinator, "Department of Political Science Sandwich Programme" (October, 2025)
7Coordinator, "Department of Political Science Sandwich Programme" (November, 2024 to October, 2025)
8Reviewer, "Unizik Business School" (April, 2023)
9Member, "Postgraduate Curriculum Review Committee Department of Political Science" (January, 2022 to June, 2022)
10Member, "Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee Department of Political Science" (January, 2022 to April, 2022)
11Menebr, "Code of Conduct and Ethical Committee FSS 2020/2021" (February, 2021)
12Secretary, "Annual Zik's Lecture Series Committee, FSS 2019/2020" (January, 2020 to January, 2021)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Journal of Analytical Humanities and Social Sciences" - Editorial Board Member (member since 2024), https://www.jahss.co.za/index.php/jahss/editorial-board
2Research Member, "Journal of Political Science and International Relations" - Editorial Board Member (member since 2023), https://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/304/editorial-team#Editorial_Board_Member

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"2026 Hybrid International Conference, Theme Security, Governance and Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria Nsukka), 2nd June, 2026 to 4th June, 2026; PAA Nsukka
2"2026 Hybrid International Conference. Theme "Consolidating Democracy in Nigeria: So far, how far?"", (Department of Political Science and Diplomacy University of NIgeria), 8th April, 2026 to 10th April, 2026; PAA Nsukka
3"2024 International Annual Conference on Climate Change, Migration and Security", (Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria Nsukka), 12th March, 2024 to 15th March, 2024; University of Nigeria Nsukka
4"Current Trends in Archeology and Heritage Practices in Nigeria", (Archeological Association of Nigeria (AAN)), 10th March, 2024 to 13th March, 2024; Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
5"Hybrid Annual International Conference on the Theme: Democracy, Security and Development", (Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka UNN in Partnership with CLEEN FOUNDATION & UNESCO), 4th July, 2023 to 7th July, 2023; Princess Alexandra Auditorium (PAA) University of Nigeria Nsukka
6"NPSA South-East Zone 10th Annual Conference on the Theme; Building an Integrated South East Nigeria: Politics, Economy, and Security", (Nigeria Political Science Association [NPSA] South-East Zone), 6th June, 2023 to 9th June, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium (NAUA) Awka
7"2022 Annual Hybrid Conference on the theme: Governance, Development and Resilience in the COVID-19 Era and Beyond", (Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka UNN in Partnership with CLEEN FOUNDATION & UNESCO), 29th November, 2022 to 1st December, 2022; Zoom and In-Person (Princess Alexandria Auditorium, University of Nigeria Nsukka).
8"Multidisciplinary Conference", (Department of Archaeology and Tourism, University of Nigeria Nsukka), 23rd November, 2022 to 23rd November, 2022; Princess Alexandra Auditorium University of Nigeria Nsukka
9"2021 International Conference on the Theme; The State, Security and Development in COVID 19 Era and Beyond", (Department of Political Science, University of Nigeria Nsukka), 10th March, 2021 to 13th March, 2021; University of Nigeria Nsukka,
10"Archaeological Association of Nigeria (AAN) 24th Annual Conference in Honour of Late Prof. Alex I. Okpoko on the Theme; Evolving Trends in Archaeology, Heritage Studies and Tourism in Africa", (Department of Archaeology and Tourism, University of Nigeria Nsukka), 13th October, 2019 to 16th October, 2019; University of Nigeria Nsukka
Workshops
1"2021 Annual Hybrid International Conference on the Theme; Security, Public Health and Lively Challenges in the COVID 19 Era: Drivers and Policy Options", (Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka UNN in Partnership with CLEEN FOUNDATION & UNESCO), 11th October, 2021 to 14th October, 2021; Princess Alexandra Auditorium University of Nigeria Nsukka
2"2019 International Conference/Workshop on the Theme; Globalization and Socio-Economic Development in Africa", (Faculty of the Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka UNN), 9th July, 2019 to 11th July, 2019; Princess Alexandra Auditorium (PAA) University of Nigeria Nsukka