Dr. Nneka Ogochukwu Ilochi

Dr. Nneka Ogochukwu Ilochi is a LECTURER I in POLITICAL SCIENCE Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Nneka Ogochukwu Ilochi

Staff Profile

Dr. Nneka Ogochukwu Anaukwu is a Lecturer in the Department of Political Science with specialization in International Relations- Peace, Security and Conflict Studies. Her research interests span governance, foreign policy, security studies, and sustainable development in Africa. With a passion for teaching and mentoring, Dr. Anaukwu is committed to advancing knowledge through critical inquiry and practical engagement. She is also actively involved in research addressing cross-border crime and regional security challenges across the globe. Dr Anaukwu is a member of the Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

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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
1Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2022)
September, 2018 to July, 2021
PhD Political Science Political Science
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, November, 2014)
January, 2011 to November, 2014
M.Sc Poitical Science (International Relations) Political Science
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Post-Graduate Degree, January, 2011)
January, 2009 to January, 2011
PGD Political Science Political Science
4Abia State University. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2005)
April, 2002 to September, 2005
B.A History And International Relations History And International Relations
Other / Relevant Certificates
1The Nigerian Political Science Association (June, 2024)
June, 2024 to June, 2024
Certificate Of Participation Research Methodology
2Doctoral Academy of Nigeria (DAN) (November, 2023)
November, 2023 to November, 2023
Certificate Of Participation
3Rotary Positive Peace Academy (August, 2022)
August, 2022 to August, 2022
Certificate Of Completion

Relevant/Working Experience

1Facilitator, Institute for Peace, Security and Development Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State
March, 2024 to Present
2Casual Staff, Department Of Political Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
June, 2015 to March, 2019
3Administrative Officer, OK Gold Marine Nigeria Limited, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
January, 2008 to May, 2015

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Dr. Nneka Ogochukwu ANAUKWU, Chisom Stephanie Obiozo. (2025, March), "Disinformation and Public Opinion in the 2023 Presidential Election in Nigeria: Key Lessons and Implications", Scholarly Journal of Social Sciences Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 52-70
2Dr. Nneka Ogochukwu ANAUKWU, Amaraegbu Divine ONYEDIKACHI. (2025, April), "Governance, Security and Cross-Border Migration in Nigeria under President Muhammadu Buhari (2015-2023)", West African Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 36-51
3Osmond Ikechukwu Eze, Dr Anaukwu Nneka Ogochukwu. (2024, April), "Ethnic Politics and Nigeria's Democratization Process: 2023 Presidential and Gubernatorial Elections in Lagos State", West African Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 30-41
4Dr. Nneka Ogochukwu ANAUKWU, Dr. Stella Ifeoma ORJI. (2024, October), "Strategic Implications of the 2023 Russia-North Korea Arms Deal: Shifts in Regional Power Dynamics", Research Invention Journal of Current Research in Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 59-66
5Dr. Nneka O. Anaukwu, Anthony O. Onwuekwe. (2024, March), "Small Arms and Light weapons proliferation and peace-building in Sudan, 2017-2023", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Political Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 21-39
6Dr. Nneka Ogochukwu ANAUKWU, Ukamaka Bethel Anueyiagu. (2024, March), "Sino-U.S. Relations: A Comparative Analysis of Socio-Economic Interdependence, 2017-2022", American Research Journal of Contemporary Issues (ARJCI), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 201-214
7Dr. Nneka Ogochukwu ANAUKWU. (2024, August), "Geopolitical Dynamics: Analyzing the Role of the United States of America and European Powers in the Middle East", American Research Journal of Contemporary Issues (ARJCI), Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 56-68
8Dr. Nneka Ogochukwu ANAUKWU. (2024, August), "Prospects for Peace: Exploring Diplomatic Initiatives and Challenges in the Israeli-Hamas Conflict", International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 8), pp 24-40
9Dr. Nneka Ogochukwu ANAUKWU, Dr. Stella Ifeoma ORJI. (2023, June), "Enforcement of IPOB Sit-at-Home Order and the Economy of Southeast, Nigeria: A Qualitative Analysis, 2021-2023", South East Political Science Review, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 170-186
10Dr. Nneka Ogochukwu ANAUKWU, Dr. Stella Ifeoma ORJI. (2023, May), "Child Trafficking in Nigeria: Assessing the Role of Education and National Agency for the Protection of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).", Scholarly Journal of Social Sciences Research | ISSN: 2955-0785 of Social Sciences Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 1-14
11Dr. Abraham E. Orhero, Dr. Nneka O. Anaukwu. (2023, April), "North Korea-United States of America Nuclear Relations. The Role of the United Nations.", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Political Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 53-74
12Alexander Nnaemeka Agbaenyi, PhD, Nneka Ogochukwu Anaukwu, PhD. (2022, March), "Rethinking Terrorism and Nigeria's National Security: A Study of Boko Haram Insurgency", Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 63-74

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Students Statistics Committee" (January, 2025 to March, 2025)
2Member, "Department of Political Science Examination Monitoring Committee" (April, 2024)
3Member, "Department of Political Science Curriculum Committee" (April, 2024)
4Member, "Department of Political Science Students Disciplinary Committee" (April, 2024)
5Member, "Faculty of Social Sciences Staff Orientation Committee" (June, 2023)
6Member, "Faculty of Social Sciences Journal Committee. Ref: UNIZIK Journal of Gender Research" (October, 2023)
7Member, "Faculty of Social Sciences Committee on Research" (July, 2023)
8Ward Collation Officer for the State Assembly Election in Agbudu, Orumba South Local Government Area, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (March, 2023 to March, 2023)
9Ihiala Ward 5 Collation Officer for NASS and Presidential Elections, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (February, 2023 to February, 2023)
10Member, "Faculty of Social Sciences Staff Training and Resource Development Committee" (June, 2023)
11Welfare Coordinator 2022/2023 Academic Session, "Department of Political Science" (May, 2023 to April, 2024)
12Member, "Department of Political Science Undergraduate Curriculum Review Committee" (January, 2022)
13Member, "Department of Political Science Alumni Relations Committee" (February, 2022)
14Chair, "Rotary International District 9142 Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Specialized State Sub-Committee on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism- Anambra" (July, 2022)
15100 Level Coordinator, "APPOINTMENT AS LEVEL COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE CLASSES" (October, 2022)
16Charter President, "Rotary Club of Awka Urban" (September, 2021)
17Member, "Faculty of Social Sciences Committee on Centre for Democracy and Leadership" (June, 2021)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Nigerian Political Science Association- South East Zone" (member since 2023), https://www.npsang.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Building an Integrated South East Nigeria: Politics, Economy, and Security", (Nigerian Political Science Association, South East Zone), 6th June, 2023 to 9th June, 2023; Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
2"Nigeria at 50: Politics and Administration.", (Nigerian Political Science Association, South East Zone), 27th September, 2010 to 30th September, 2010; Main Auditorium, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State
Workshops
1"Capacity-Building Workshop on Research Methodology for Female Members of the Nigerian Political Science Association", (The Nigerian Political Science Association), 24th June, 2024 to 25th June, 2024; Board Room, College of Education, Ilorin, Kwara State
2"Advancing Gender Equality and Women Empowernment in Africa Entrepreneurship and Financial Literacy Training Programme", (United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)), 4th December, 2023 to 29th February, 2024; EdApp, ZOOM, WhatsApp
3"Enhancing Research Enterprise, Planning and Management for Young Academics and PhD Students", (Doctoral Academy of Nigeria (DAN)), 22nd November, 2023 to 24th November, 2023; ZOOM
4"Staff Orientation and Reorientation Workshop. Professing knowledge of the things we think, say or do!", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 4th July, 2023 to 4th July, 2023; Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
5"Training of Census Functionaries (Facilitators) for the 2023 National Census Exercise", (National Population Commission), 27th January, 2023 to 5th February, 2023; Girls Secondary School, Awka
6"Workshop on Development of Research Skills; Emerging Trends in Research Skills and ICT Applications", (Postgraduate School, Delta State University, Abraka), 6th March, 2018 to 7th March, 2018; 750 A Lecture Hall, Site 3, Delta State University, Abraka
7"General Health, Safety and Environment Course", (Nigerian institute of Safety Professionals), 16th August, 2010 to 20th August, 2010; Port Harcourt, Rivers State
8"Workplace Policies Development Workshop on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria", (Friends of the Global Fund Africa), 11th March, 2010 to 12th March, 2010; Nike Lake Resort, Abakpa, Nike, Enugu
Webinars
1"Reimagining Education for a Peaceful and Prosperous Future: The Intersection of Technology, Economic Empowerment and Conflict Resolution in Combating Educational Crises among Young People in Southern Nigeria", (The UNESCO Chair on Education, Research and Digital Inclusion at the University of Alicante), 8th April, 2025 to 8th April, 2025; You Tube
2"Virtual Refreshers Training Course for Census Functionaries (Facilitators) MT27, Class 12", (National Population Commission), 25th April, 2023 to 28th April, 2023; Google Classroom
3"PedaL Online: Technology for Transformative Pedagogy (PASGR)", (Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR- Tangaza University College)), 27th October, 2022 to 25th November, 2022; 6th Floor, I & M Building, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya.