Dr. Ephraim Ejimnkeonye Ezebuenyi
Dr. Ephraim Ejimnkeonye Ezebuenyi is a LECTURER I in MASS COMMUNICATION Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | 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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Repositioning Social Media As Women's Voice For Fostering Gender Equity
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2019) November, 2014 to April, 2019 PhD. Mass COMMUNICATION Mass Communication |
| 2 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. (Master Degree, January, 2014) December, 2011 to January, 2014 MSC Mass Communication |
| 3 | Bayero University, Kano. (Bachelor Degree, December, 1992) December, 1989 to December, 1992 Bachelor Of Arts B A Mass Communication |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, Departmental Disciplinary Committee, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2024 to October, 2025 |
| 2 | Member, Faculty Examination Monitoring Committee, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2023 to September, 2025 |
| 3 | Coordinator Utilities/Environmental Sanitation Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2022 to September, 2023 |
| 4 | Award of Honour, National Association of Academic Technologist (NAAT) Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Chapter December, 2019 to December, 2019 |
| 5 | TECHNOLOGIST/LECTURER II, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY May, 2008 to November, 2020 |
| 6 | Teacher, All Saints Secondary School, Uli May, 2000 to May, 2008 |
| 7 | Passenger Services Officer 1, Nigeria Aviation Handling Company Ltd. July, 1996 to May, 1999 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Bartholomew, C.E., Anusionwu, P.O.J.& Ezebuenyi, E.E.. (2025, January), ""Mkpurummiri" on the rampage: Rethinking the convergence of multi-media strategy in sensitising the youths'against hard drugs", DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology |
| 2 | Ezebuenyi, E.E., Anusionwu, Paulinus O.J. & Ugochukwu, C. C.. (2025, October), "Nigeria economic downturn: Integrating artificial intelligence as a roadmap for recovery", Online Paul University Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (PUJAHSS), Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Ezebuenyi, E.E. & Egbra, O.S.. (2024, February), "An appraisal of youths' exposure to social media accounts of celebrities on cyber crime", International Journal of Communication and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 20-31 |
| 4 | Ezebuenyi, E E., Anagba, E.U. & Anusionwu, P.O.J. (2022, January), "Reinvigorating the liberation technology mantra in the context of online social movements and endsars protest in Nigeria", NTAtvc Journal of Communication, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 5 | Ezebuenyi, E.E. & Bartholomew , C.E.. (2022, December), "Re-evaluating the vulture reporting hypothesis vis-a-vis Nigeria press reportage of Osinachi, the popular gospel artist's death via domestic violence d", NTAtvc Journal of Communication, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 129-139 |
| 6 | Chinedu Igboeli & Ezebuenyi Ephraim Ejimnkeonye. (2021, March), "Influence of newspaper framing of COVID-19 pandemic on readers' perception of the virus", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Communication and Media Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 7 | Ezebuenyi, E.E & Okike, E.. (2021, June), "Users' perception of Facebook reports on girl-child sexual abuse in Nigeria", NTAtvc Journal of Communication, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 8 | Ezebuenyi, E.E., Ugochukwu, C. C. & Okika, E C. (2021, May), "Critical assessment of public relations career and practice in select universities in Anambra State", GUV Journal of Communication Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 105 - 113 |
| 9 | Ezebuenyi, E.E., Akumabor, N.T & Nwabudike, F.C.. (2021, December), "Setting the agenda for restructuring the Nigerian polity: The role of the mass media", GUV Journal of Communication Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 163 - 171 |
| 10 | Ezebuenyi, E.E., Asodike, S.O. & Nwabudike, F.C. (2021, December), "Repositioning social media as women's voice for fostering gender equity", NTAtvc Journal of Communication, Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 11 | Igboeli, C.C., Okonkwo, I.C., Ezebuenyi, E.E. & Obikezie, N.J.. (2021, December), "Leveraging the convergence of trado-modern media as a strategy in domesticating sustainable development (SD) goal no.5 in Nigeria", Online Journal of Arts, Management and Social Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 12 | Ephraim Ejimnkeonye Ezebuenyi, Daniel T Ezegwu, Ugochukwu U Onuigbo. (2021, January), "Exploring the convergence of trado-modern media strategies as imperative for peace initiatives against terrorism", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 13 | Ephraim Ejimnkeonye Ezebuenyi, S.O. Asodike & F.C. Nwabudike. (2021, February), "Repositioning Social Media As Women's Voice For Fostering Gender Equity", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 14 | Ezebuenyi, E.E., Obi, I. & Ago, R.N.. (2020, December), "Framing analysis of COVID 19 pandemic in Nigeria: A study of the Guardian, Daily Sun and Vanguard newspapers", NTAtvc Journal of Communication, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 15 | EZEBUENYI, E.E., NWEDO-NZERIBE, G. & OKOYE, C.. (2020, June), "RADIO USE IN EARLY WARNING CAMPAIGN AGAINST FLOOD DISASTER: THE CASE OF ANAMBRA BROADCASTING SERVICE 2019 SLOGAN "FLOOD IS COMING AGAIN", NTAtvc JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | EZEBUENYI, E.E., EKWUNIFE, R.O. & NWEKE, F.C.. (2020, September), "CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE AMBIVALENT POTENTIALS OF SOCIAL MEDIA USE IN COVID-19 PANDEMIC CAMPAIGNS", NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATICATION AND MEDIA STUDIESAN, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 93-104 |
| 17 | EZEBUENYI, E.E., UGOCHUKWU, C.C. & IBEAMUMA, O.O.. (2020, ), "LEVERAGING LOCAL BROADCASTING STATIONS AGAINST THE SPRADE OF CORONAVIRUS IN ANAMBRA STATE: THE CASE OF ANAMBRA BROADCASTING SERVICE (ABS).)", NTAtvc JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 18 | EZEBUENYI, E.E., OBI, I. & AGBO, R.N.. (2020, December), "FRAMING ANALYSIS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF THE GUARDIAN, DAILY SUN AND VANGUARD NEWSPAPERS. IN", NTAtvc JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 19 | Ephraim Ejimnkeonye Ezebuenyi, Daniel T Ezegwu, Ugochukwu U Onuigbo. (2020, May), "Leveraging Local Broadcast Stations in Campaigning against the Spread of Coronavirus", Journal Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities |
| 20 | EZEBUENYI, E.E., ANAGBA, E.& CHUKWUEMEKA, U.C.. (2019, ), "EXPLORING SOCIAL ADVERTISING STRATEGIES IN ENHANCING BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE CAMPAIGN AGAINST DRUG ABUSE AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTHS.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 193-209 |
| 21 | NWABUEZE, C.D & EZEBUENYI, E.E.. (2019, June), "NEWSPAPER FRAMING OF BIAFRA AGITATION UNDER BUHARI'S ADMINISTRATION AND ITS INFLUENCE ON PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF THE STRUGGLE", AFRICAN JOURNALISM STUDIES, Vol. 1 |
| 22 | EZEBUENYI, E.E. & EDIKE, K.F.. (2019, ), "USE OF MEDIA ADVOCACY IN ADDRESSING GENDER PROFILING ISSUES: THE CASE OF 35 PERCENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WOMEN IN NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC ASSOCIATION JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 50-61 |
| 23 | EZEBUENYI, E.E & AGBO, R.N.. (2019, June), "NEWSPAPER FRAMING OF PRESIDENT JONATHAN'S CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO BUHARI AND ITS INFLUENCE ON READERS' PERCEPTION OF THE MESSAGE", NTAtvc JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 24 | EZEBUENYI, E.E & AGBO, R.N.. (2019, June), "NEWSPAPER FRAMING OF PRESIDENT JONATHAN'S CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE TO BUHARI AND ITS INFLUENCE ON READERS' PERCEPTION OF THE MESSAGE", NTAtvc JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 25 | EZEBUENYI, E.E., NTOMCHUKWU, F.C. & OKIKA, E.. (2019, December), "RE-EVALUATING THE VULTURE REPORTING HYPOTHESIS: THE CASE OF MMM CRASH IN NIGERIA", NTAtvc JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 26 | EZEBUENYI, E.E., GINIKACHUKWU, A. & OSAFILE, C.O.. (2019, December), "EXPLORING THE USE OF APPROPRIATE MEDIA MIX IN ADDRESSING SECURITY CHALLENGES OF HERDSMEN ATTACKS ON FARMING COMMUNITIES IN NIGERIA", NTAtvc JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 27 | Chinenye Nwabueze, Ephraim Ezebuenyi. (2019, June), "Newspaper Framing of Biafra Agitation under Buhari's administration and it's influence on public support for the struggle", African Journalism Studies |
| 28 | Ephraim Ejimnkeonye Ezebuenyi, Daniel T Ezegwu, Ugochukwu U Onuigbo. (2019, March), "Diffusion of social change campaigns in rural communities", Ephraim Ejimnkeonye Ezebuenyi, Daniel T Ezegwu, Ugochukwu U Onuigbo |
| 29 | Ephraim Ejimnkeonye Ezebuenyi, Daniel T Ezegwu, Ugochukwu U Onuigbo. (2019, February), "Framing Analysis of Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria: A Study of TheGuardian,", Journal Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities |
| 30 | IGBOELI, C.C. & EZEBUENYI, E.E.. (2018, ), "CRITICAL EVALUATION OF NAME-CALLING PROPAGANDA IN 2015 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN NIGERIA.", ANSU JOURNAL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES., Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 238-256 |
| 31 | Ephraim Ejimnkeonye Ezebuenyi, Daniel T Ezegwu, Ugochukwu U Onuigbo. (2018, January), "Analysis of new media and political information", Journal Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities |
| 32 | Chinedu Igboeli & Ephraim Ejimnkeonye Ezebuenyi. (2018, February), "INFLUENCE OF NEWSPAPER FRAMING OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Communication and Media Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 33 | Ezekiel S Asemah, Leo ON Edegoh, Ephraim E Ezebuenyi. (2017, June), "Advocacy journalism and the rights of Nigerian children to free and compulsory education: A prescriptive approach", Journal Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities |
| 34 | Ezekiel S Asemah, Leo ON Edegoh, Ephraim E Ezebuenyi. (2017, January), "Radio Use in Early Warning Campaign against Flood Disaster", Ephraim Ejimnkeonye Ezebuenyi, Daniel T Ezegwu, Ugochukwu U Onuigbo |
| 35 | IGBOELI, C.C. EZEBUENYI, E.E. AND EZEGWU, D.T.. (2016, ), "INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION USES IN MOBILISING RESIDENTS OF RURAL AREAS IN NIGERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT", ANSU JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 36 | IGBOELI, C.C. EZEBUENYI, E.E. AND ONUIGBO, U.U.. (2015, ), "REPOSITIONING BROADCAST INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMES TOWARDS ACHIEVING PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION, AN INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES, pp 135-162 |
| 37 | EZEBUENYI, E.E., EDEGOH, LEO.O.N. & ANIEBO, C.S.. (2015, ), "CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AS A CRITICAL TOOL IN ACHIEVING HARMONY WITH HOST COMMUNITIES: A CASE OF SEPLAT PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY PLC. WITH HOST COMMUNITIES: A CASE OF SEPLAT PETROLEUM", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES, Vol. 13, pp 154-162 |
| 38 | NWABUEZE,C.D, EZEBUENYI, E.E. & MBOSO, A.G.. (2015, ), "ONLINE ADVERTISING REVENUE AND THE OPERATIONS OF NEWSPAPERS IN NIGERIA: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES, Vol. 15, pp 99-107 |
| 39 | ASEMAH, S.E., EDEGOH, L.O.N. & EZEBUENYI, E.E.. (2013, ), "ADVOCACY JOURNALISM AND THE RIGHTS OF NIGERIAN CHILDREN TO FREE AND COMPULSORY EDUCATION: A PRESCRIPTIVE STUDY.", JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 175-385 |
| 40 | EDEGOH, L.O.N., EZEBUENYI, E.E. & ASEMAH, S.E.. (2013, ), "TELEVISION AS A MEDIUM OF POLITICAL ADVERTISING DURING ELECTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.", ASIAN JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 375-385 |
| 41 | Leo ON Edegoh, Ephraim E Ezebuenyi, Ezekiel S Asemah. (2013, September), "Television as a medium of political advertising during elections in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities |
| 42 | NWABUEZE,C.D, & EZEBUENYI, E.E.. (2012, ), "APPRAISING THE RELEVANCE OF ICTS IN AWARENESS CREATION DURING ELECTIONS.", JOURNAL OF LINGUISTICS AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 293-302 |
| 43 | NWABUEZE,C.D, EZEBUENYI, E.E. & EZEOKE, C.. (2012, ), "PRINT MEDIA OBJECTIVITY AND ADVERTISING REVENUE: AN APPRAISAL.", AFRICAN REVIEW: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL, ETHIOPIA., Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 308-322 |
| 44 | NWABUEZE, C., EZEOKE, C. & EZEBUENYI, E.. (2011, ), "EXPLORING THE CULTURAL IMPLICATION OF ADVERTISING AGENCY NETWORK", MAIDUGRI JOURNAL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 133-150 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | EZEBUENYI, E.E., ANAGBA, E.& OKIKA, E.. (2018, ), "SOCIAL MEDIA USE AND SOCIAL ISOLATION AMONG YOUTHS: IMPLICATION ON SUSTENANCE OF HUMAN DIGNITY IN THE 21ST CENTURYE", ANSU JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 28-38 |
| 2 | NNAEMEKA, O.F. & EZEBUENYI, E.E.. (2016, July), "EXPLORING THE CONVERGENCE OF TRADO-MODERN MEDIA STRATEGIES AS IMPERATIVE FOR PEACE INITIATIVES AGAINST TERRORISM .", ANSU JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES, Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 3 | EZEBUENYI, E.E., EZEGWU, D.T & ONUIGBO, U.U.. (2014, June), "CYBER-POLITICS: ANALYSIS OF NEW MEDIA AND POLITICAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTORAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIAINTERFACE", SPGS, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, Vol. -1, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | EZEBUENYI, E.E., EZEGWU, D.T & ONUIGBO, U.U.. (2014, June), "CYBER-POLITICS: ANALYSIS OF NEW MEDIA AND POLITICAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT FOR ELECTORAL PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIAINTERFACE", SPGS, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 47-57 |
| 5 | EZEBUENYI, E.E. & EJEZIEH, L.N.. (2013, ), "THE MASS MEDIA, POLITICAL ADVERTISING AND NIGERIAN VOTERS: AN APPRAISAL", 1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE, ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY., pp 283-291 |
| 6 | NWABUEZE,C.D, & EZEBUENYI, E.E.. (2012, ), "APPRAISING THE RELEVANCE OF ICTS IN AWARENESS CREATION DURING ELECTIONS.", JOURNAL OF LINGUISTICS AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 293-302 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Secretary General, "Uli Progressive Union (UPU) Education Committee" (September, 2023 to September, 2026) |
| 2 | Secretary General, "Eziama Uli Community" (August, 2019 to August, 2023) |
| 3 | Chairman, Electoral Committee , Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Nigeria, "National Association of Academic Technologist (NAAT)" (March, 2019 to June, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Association of Communication Scholars & Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN)" (member since 2025), https://www.acspn.com.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "African Council for Communication Education" - ACCE/NIG/1079 (member since 2023), http://tnjc.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "International Multi- Disciplinary Conference 2018", (Godfrey Okoye University), 8th June, 2018 to 8th June, 2018; Enugu |
| 2 | "1st International Conference by Division of General Studies Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University", (Division of General Studies), 26th October, 2017 to 27th October, 2017; Igbariam Campus |
| 3 | "Faculty of Social Sciences 2014 Interdisciplinary Conference, Anambra State University", (Faculty of Social Sciences), 30th September, 2014 to 30th September, 2014; Igbariam Campus |
| 4 | "First International Interdisciplinary Conference", (School of Post Graduate Studies), 23rd September, 2014 to 25th September, 2014; Igbariam Campus |
| 5 | "1st International Conference of the Department of English", (Department of English), 26th November, 2012 to 28th November, 2012; Igbariam Campus |