Dr. Christian Emeka Odogwu

Dr. Christian Emeka Odogwu is a LECTURER I in MASS COMMUNICATION Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Christian Emeka Odogwu

Staff Profile

My name is Christian Emeka Odogwu, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

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Mass Communication, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
MASS COMMUNICATION

Social Profiles

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2019)
October, 2014 to January, 2019
PhD Mass Communication
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, May, 2013)
February, 2007 to January, 2013
MSC Mass Communication
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, August, 2007)
September, 2005 to June, 2007
PGD Mass Communication Mass Communication
4Usman Danfodio University Sokoto. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2007)
January, 2006 to January, 2007
PGDE Education
5Federal Polytechnic ,Oko Anambra state. (HND, December, 2002)
October, 2001 to October, 2002
Mass Communication
6Comprehensive Secondary School, Nawfia. (SSCE, December, 1995)
September, 1990 to July, 1995
7New Layout Primary School II, Abakaliki. (FSLC, October, 1994)
September, 1984 to July, 1989
8Federal Polytechnic ,Oko Anambra state. (OND, June, 0199)
October, 1998 to May, 1999
Mass Communication

Relevant/Working Experience

1Editor, South-East, South-South, Oracle Newspapers
January, 2019 to February, 2020
2Editor, South-East, Special Projects, Vanguard Newspapers
May, 2018 to August, 2018
3Editor South-East, Authority Newspapers
March, 2018 to September, 2021
4Regional Editor South East, Leadership Newspapers
February, 2018 to February, 2018
5Anambra State Correspondent, Authority Newspapers
October, 2015 to February, 2018
6Correspondent, Nnewi/Onitsha Anambra state, The Nation Newspapers
March, 2012 to April, 2014
7Consultant/Reporter, Orient Newspapers limited
March, 2009 to May, 2013
8Master III, Community Secondary School, Mgbakwu, Awka-North
May, 2005 to August, 2008
9Anambra State Correspondent, Champion Newspapers
February, 2005 to February, 2012
10Editor, FAWEN News Magazine, Nigeria
November, 2004 to October, 2005

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Obiorah I. Edogor, Stephen Afam Kenechukwu, Gloria Nneka Ono, Emeka Christian Odogwu, and Helen O.C. Ambassador-Brikins. (2023, December), "Oracular Journalism: Analysis of Nigerian Mass Media and Predictive Reportage", Unknown Journal or Publisher
2Nwosu Chibuike Julius Phd, Odogwu Christian Emeka Phd. (2023, January), "Permanent Voters Card (PVC) not Automated Teller Machine (ATM) the Problem of Cash and Carry politics in Nigeria What Role For the Media?", IMSU Journal of Communication Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue -1), pp 14
3Anthony Ogbonna Uche (PhD), Gloria Nwakaego Chukwuemeka (PhD), Odogwu Emeka Christian (PhD). (2023, June), "NIGERIAN SECURITY IN AN ERA OF CITIZEN JOURNALISM", JOURNAL OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, Vol. 2
4︎Prof Chinyere Stella Okunna, Associate Prof Doris Ngozi Morah, Dr Odogwu Emeka Odogwu. (2023, February), ""Behaviour Change Communication: Key to Re-Orientation for National Development"", MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY FOR A BETTER NIGERIA: A FESTSCHRIFT FOR PROFESSOR IFEYINWA NSUDE
5Adum .A. ,Odogwu .E.. (2019, June), "The Viability and Utility of Ecclesiastical Demands for HIV and Genotype Medical Tests Information before Church Mediated Marital Union in Nigeria: Developing Country Studies", Unknown Journal or Publisher
6Allen Nnanwuba Adum, Ogochukwu Ekwenchi, Emeka Odogwu, Kobimdi Umeh. (2019, June), "Public Attention to Traffic Informatics in a Major Nigerian City", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 56
7Adum .A. and Odogwu. (2019, June), "Public Attention to Traffic Informatics in a Major Nigerian City. International Journal of African and Asian Studies www.iiste.org ISSN 2409-6938 An International Peer-reviewed Journal DOI: 10.7176/JAAS Vol.56, 2019.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
8Allen Nnanwuba Adum, Ogochukwu Ekwenchi, Emeka Odogwu, Kobimdi Cordelia Umeh. (2019, June), "Intercity Bus Passengers’ Perception and Response to In-Vehicle Medication Drug Hawking", Unknown Journal or Publisher
9Adum .A., and Odogwu. (2019, June), "Intercity Bus Passengers’ Perception and Response to In-Vehicle Medication Drug Hawking. Journal of Marketing and Consumer Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2422-8451 An International Peer-reviewed Journal DOI: 10.7176/JMCR Vol.57, 2019.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
10Adum .A. and Odogwu. (2019, June), "Awareness of Copyright Laws among Select Nigerian University Students. Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-3240 (Paper) ISSN 2224-3259 (Online) DOI: 10.7176/JLPG Vol.86, 2019.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
11Adum .A , Odogwu. (2019, June), "Health Information Literacy: An Assessment of Commercial Bus Drivers’ Patronage of ‘Mama Put’ Food Outlet, and Their Sense of Vulnerability to Food Poison. Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development www.iiste.org ISSN 2422-846X An International Peer-reviewed Journal DOI: 10.7176/JPID Vol.50, 2019.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
12Allen Nnanwuba Adum, Ogochukwu Ekwenchi, Emeka Odogwu, Kobimdi Umeh. (2019, June), "Communication and Resource Conflict Resolution: The Case of Aguleri-Kogi Feud Over Ownership of Crude Oil Finds", Unknown Journal or Publisher
13Adum .A. , Odogwu. (2019, June), "Communication and Resource Conflict Resolution: The Case of Aguleri-Kogi Feud Over Ownership of Crude Oil Finds. Journal of Resources Development and Management www.iiste.org ISSN 2422-8397 An International Peer-reviewed Journal DOI: 10.7176/JRDM Vol.56, 2019", Unknown Journal or Publisher
14Adum .A. , Odogwu. (2019, June), "Health Risk Communication and The Hazards of Portable Electricity Generator Use: A Study of Awareness and Knowledge of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Among Resident Nigerian Public University Students. Journal of Environment and Earth Science www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0948 (Online) DOI: 10.7176/JEES Vol.9,", Unknown Journal or Publisher
15Adum .A. , Odogwu. (2019, June), "The Internet, Freedom of Expression and Online Readers’ Attention to and Utilization of Online Newspapers’ Comment Sections. New Media and Mass Communication www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-3267 (Paper) ISSN 2224-3275 (Online) DOI: 10.7176/NMMC Vol.81, 2019.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
16Adum .A. , Odogwu. (2019, June), "The Communication Imperative in Resolving Communal Clashes in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Public Policy and Administration Research www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-5731(Paper) ISSN 2225-0972(Online) DOI: 10.7176/PPAR Vol.9, No.6, 2019.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
17Odogwu Emeka. (2019, June), "MEDIA SECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A FOCUS ON THE SOUTH EAST GEO POLITICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA", Nnadiebube Journal of Social Sciences
18Allen Nnanwuba Adum, Emeka Christian Odogwu, Chibuike Julius Nwosu, Henry Chigozie Duru. (2015, October), "Digital divide: Self-perception and coping strategies among journalists who lack internet literacy in Anambra State", Communication Panorama African and Global Perspectives, Vol. 1, (Issue 1)
Conference Papers
1Odogwu Emeka. (2023, January), "Influence of journalists' innovation on radio weather forecast on farmers in Anambra State. This was presented at the 23rd International Conference of African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), held on January 24-28, 2023.",
2Odogwu Emeka. (2022, July), "Curbing online hate speech and cyber-bullying among Nigerian youths.",
3Allen Nnanwuba Adum, Ogochukwu Ekwenchi, Emeka Odogwu, Kobimdi Umeh. (2019, June), "Awareness of Copyright Laws among Select Nigerian University Students", , Vol. 86, pp 183

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "African Council for Communication Education" (member since 2019), https://uia.org/s/or/en/1100027825
2Full Member, "Nigeria Union of Journalist" - 109364140/2001 (member since 1999), https://nuj.org.ng/
3Associate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Public Relations" (member since 1999), http://nipr.org.ng/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"African Council for Communication Education 22nd International Conference", (African Council for Communication Education), 26th May, 2021 to 27th May, 2021; Kano
2"Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU) Maiden South East Zonal Conference", (Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union of Nigeria (RATTAWU)), 8th December, 2017 to 9th December, 2017; Awka, Ananmbra State
3"Faculty of Social Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 3rd International Conference", (Faculty of Social Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 3rd December, 2015 to 5th December, 2015; Awka
Workshops
1"Association of Commonwealth Universities Workshop for Journalists", (Association of Commonwealth Universities), 29th March, 2021 to 30th March, 2021; Awka
2"Ipas Media training for Journalists on Women's Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights", (Ipas), 22nd January, 2021 to 24th January, 2021; Owerri, Imo State
3"Media Advocacy For Family Planning", (DEVCOM Network and The Challenge Initiative of Nigeria), 18th November, 2020 to 19th November, 2020; Awka
4"Society of Young Nigerian Writers Fifth Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthropology", (Society of Young Nigerian Writers), 15th November, 2020 to 16th November, 2020; Awka
5"Gender Reporting for Media Professionals", (British Council), 21st February, 2020 to 22nd February, 2020; Owerri
6"Nigeria Union of Journalists Training on Violence Sensitive Reportage", (Nigeria Union of Journalists), 17th November, 2012 to 18th November, 2012; Awka
7"Anambra State Government Workshop on Reporting Development Partnership and Good Governance in Anambra State", (Anambra State Government), 17th February, 2011 to 18th February, 2011; Awka
Seminar
1"Directorate of Army Public Relations Media Related Summit", (Directorate of Army Public Relations), 31st October, 2019 to 1st November, 2019; Enugu