Dr. Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi
Dr. Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi is a SENIOR LECTURER in POLITICAL SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Augustine Ejiofor Onyishi. from the department of political science Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. My Name is not properly written and i will be very happy if you can find time to correct it. If you choose to start with my surname My name is genuinely written thus; ONYISHI AUGUSTINE EJIOFOR. But if you choose to start with my first name it is genuinely written thus; AUGUSTINE EJIOFOR ONYISHI, Augustine is my first name while Ejiofor is the second.
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Address: | Political Science, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | POLITICAL SCIENCE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Calabar. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2018) March, 2014 to August, 2017 PhD Political Economy And Development Studies |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, February, 2012) February, 2010 to January, 2011 MSc Political Economy |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, February, 2009) February, 2007 to July, 2008 MSc Personnel Management |
| 4 | University Of Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2006) March, 2001 to January, 2005 BSc Political Science |
| 5 | Model Secondary School Nsukka. (SSCE, June, 1998) February, 1990 to June, 1996 ART SSCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Coordinator, Sandwich Programme April, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Committee for first train-the-trainer Workshop, Soc. Sc Faculty UNIZIK April, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Director, 400 Leve Coordinator, Department of Political Science February, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | Member, Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee Department of Political Science January, 2022 to October, 2022 |
| 5 | Member, Postgraduate Curriculum Review Committee Department of Political Science January, 2022 to October, 2022 |
| 6 | Member, Code of Conduct and Ethical Committee FSS 2020/2021 February, 2021 to Present |
| 7 | Secretary/Member, Annual Zik's Lecture Series Committee, FSS 2019/2020 January, 2020 to February, 2021 |
| 8 | Lecturer, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (MSP) (Part Time Lecturer) November, 2016 to November, 2019 |
| 9 | Academic Staff, Richmond Open University December, 2009 to June, 2014 |
| 10 | Academic Staff, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State November, 1019 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Cyriacus 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 |
| 2 | Augustine 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 |
| 3 | Augustine 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. |
| 4 | Augustine 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 |
| 5 | Chidozie 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 |
| 6 | Chidozie 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) |
| 7 | Solomon 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 |
| 8 | Augustine 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 |
| 9 | Augustine 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 |
| 10 | Augustine 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 |
| 11 | Augustine 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 |
| 12 | Augustine 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 |
| 13 | Augustine 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 |
| 14 | Augustine 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 |
| 15 | Cyriacus 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 |
| 16 | Augustine 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 |
| 17 | Augustine 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 |
| 18 | Augustine 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 |
| 19 | Augustine 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 |
| 20 | Augustine 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 |
| 21 | Augustine 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 |
| 22 | Augustine 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. |
| 23 | Augustine 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 |
| 24 | Augustine 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 |
| 25 | Augustine 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 |
| 26 | Solomon 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 |
| 27 | Augustine 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 |
| 28 | Solomon 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) |
| 29 | Augustine 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) |
| 30 | Augustine 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 |
| 31 | Augustine 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 |
| 32 | Augustine 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 |
| 33 | Augustine 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 |
| 34 | Augustine 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 |
| 35 | Augustine 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) |
| 36 | Augustine 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 |
| 37 | Augustine, 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 |
| 38 | Augustine 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 |
| 39 | Augustine 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 |
| 40 | Augustine 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
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Gender Studies Faculty of the Social Sciences, Unizik Awka" (May, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Influence of the European Union aid in the realization of the African Union missions”." (March, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Ethnic Agitation and National Integration: A study of IPOB" (September, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Elite Theory and The Dialectics of Consensus Building bin Nigeria 2022/2023 Electoral Cycle" (June, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Budget Padding and Socio-economic Development in Nigeria: An Appraisal of President Buhari's Administration" (December, 2023) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Future Orientation and Moral Disengagement as Predictors of Attitudes Towards Cybercrimes: Moderating the Role Social Identity" (August, 2023) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Local Government Service Commission and Workers Effectiveness in Enugu State: A Study of Enugu North Local Government Area" (May, 2023) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Performance Management and Employee Productivity in Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Awka, Amaku Awka Anambra State" (June, 2023) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Tomas Carlyl's Great Man's Theory and the Dialectics of Leadership Crisis inNigeria" (November, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Coordinator, "Department of Political Science Sandwich Programme" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Managing Editor, "Journal of Gender Studies (Faculty of the Social Sciences) Unizik Awka" (May, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES GRANT WRITING COMMITTEE" (May, 2025) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Unizik Business School" (April, 2023) |
| 5 | Memebr, "Faculty of Social Science Committee on Research:" (June, 2023) |
| 6 | Director/Adviser, "400 Level Coordinator, Department of Political Science" (February, 2022) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Departmental Postgraduate Project Proposal" (November, 2022 to November, 2022) |
| 8 | Menebr, "Postgraduate Curriculum Review Committee Department of Political Science" (January, 2022 to October, 2022) |
| 9 | Menebr, "Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee Department of Political Science" (January, 2022 to October, 2022) |
| 10 | Menebr, "Code of Conduct and Ethical Committee FSS 2020/2021" (February, 2021) |
| 11 | Secretary, "Annual Zik's Lecture Series Committee, FSS 2019/2020" (January, 2020 to January, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Research 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 | |
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| 1 | "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 |
| 2 | "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 |
| 3 | "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 |
| 4 | "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 |
| 5 | "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). |
| 6 | "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 |
| 7 | "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, |
| 8 | "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 |