Dr. Christian Emeka Odogwu
Dr. Christian Emeka Odogwu is a LECTURER I in MASS COMMUNICATION Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Christian Emeka Odogwu, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
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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 |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2019) October, 2014 to January, 2019 PhD Mass Communication |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, May, 2013) February, 2007 to January, 2013 MSC Mass Communication |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, August, 2007) September, 2005 to June, 2007 PGD Mass Communication Mass Communication |
| 4 | Usman Danfodio University Sokoto. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2007) January, 2006 to January, 2007 PGDE Education |
| 5 | Federal Polytechnic ,Oko Anambra state. (HND, December, 2002) October, 2001 to October, 2002 Mass Communication |
| 6 | Comprehensive Secondary School, Nawfia. (SSCE, December, 1995) September, 1990 to July, 1995 |
| 7 | New Layout Primary School II, Abakaliki. (FSLC, October, 1994) September, 1984 to July, 1989 |
| 8 | Federal Polytechnic ,Oko Anambra state. (OND, June, 0199) October, 1998 to May, 1999 Mass Communication |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | CHAIRMAN, BOOK COMMITTEE, FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC OKO, Federal Polytechnic Oko April, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Academic Adviser, Department of Journalism And Media Studies February, 2026 to Present |
| 3 | COORDINATOR, DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES) February, 2026 to Present |
| 4 | CHAIRMAN, MEDIA AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE February, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | SPECIAL ADVISER, SPECIAL ADVISER TO THE HEAD OF MASS COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT ON SPECIAL PROJECTS March, 2024 to Present |
| 6 | TIMETABLE OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA March, 2024 to March, 2025 |
| 7 | Member, Organising Commitee on Child's Rights, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 8 | LECTURER, IN THE PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES PROGRAMME, PAUL UNIVERSITY, AWKA February, 2022 to Present |
| 9 | Assistant Director, Communication And Publicity, UNIZIK Business School for the 2020/2021 Academic Year September, 2021 to September, 2022 |
| 10 | LOC SECRETARY, 2022 CONFERENCE OF AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR COMMUNICATION EDUCATION (ACCE) September, 2021 to February, 2022 |
| 11 | Editor, South-East, South-South, Oracle Newspapers January, 2019 to February, 2020 |
| 12 | Editor, South-East, Special Projects, Vanguard Newspapers May, 2018 to August, 2018 |
| 13 | Editor South-East, Authority Newspapers March, 2018 to September, 2021 |
| 14 | Regional Editor South East, Leadership Newspapers February, 2018 to February, 2018 |
| 15 | Anambra State Correspondent, Authority Newspapers October, 2015 to February, 2018 |
| 16 | Correspondent, Nnewi/Onitsha Anambra state, The Nation Newspapers March, 2012 to April, 2014 |
| 17 | Consultant/Reporter, Orient Newspapers limited March, 2009 to May, 2013 |
| 18 | Master III, Community Secondary School, Mgbakwu, Awka-North May, 2005 to August, 2008 |
| 19 | Anambra State Correspondent, Champion Newspapers February, 2005 to February, 2012 |
| 20 | Editor, FAWEN News Magazine, Nigeria November, 2004 to October, 2005 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Okunna Chinyere Stella, Morah Ngozi Doris, Odogwu Christian Emeka. (2023, January) Behaviour Change Communication: Key to Re-orientation for National Development , pp 3-15 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Nwosu, Chibuike Julius, Okeke Adaobi Olivia, Okoyeocha Chinwe Rebecca, Odogwu Emeka Christian. (2026, January), "AWARENESS AND COMPLIANCE WITH FACEBOOK CAMPAIGN MESSAGES ON PROSTATE ENLARGEMENT AMONG ADULT MALE STAFF OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY", Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences (GOJAMSS), Vol. 35, pp 211-221 |
| 2 | Obiorah I. Edogor, Emeka C. Odogwu, Gloria N. Chukwuemeka, Uche Nworah, Chinwe R. Okoyeocha. (2025, January), "Nigerian Audience Views on Mainstream Media and Moulding of Public Opinion in the 21st Century", Athens Journal of Mass Media and Communications, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 57-72 |
| 3 | NWOSU CHIBUIKE JULIUS, OGOCHUKWU ONYENEKWE, ODOGWU CHRISTIAN EMEKA. (2025, June), "AWARENESS, RESPONSE AND COMPLIANCE WITH MASS MEDIA CAMPAIGNS MESSAGES ON MENTAL HEALTH: A STUDY OF THREE UNIVERSITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 108-124 |
| 4 | Gloria Nwakego Chukwuemeka PhD, Emeka Christian Odogwu PhD, Gloria Nneka Ono PhD, Chinelo Ebele Uchendu. (2025, November), "Public Awareness and Perceived Risks of Accessing Health Information Through Mobile Online Drug Vendors in Awka South LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria", Research Journal of Mass Communication and Information Technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 6) |
| 5 | Obiorah I. Edogor, Gloria N. Ono, Emeka C. Odogwu, Njideka P. Ezeonyejiaku. (2024, September), "Evaluation of the Credibility of ‘Oracular Journalism’ among Nigerian Media Audiences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR), Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 294-308 |
| 6 | Nwosu 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 |
| 7 | Obiorah I. Edogor, PhD, Stephen Afam Kenechukwu, PhD, Gloria Nneka Ono, PhD, Emeka Christian Odogwu, PhD, Helen O.C. Ambassador-Brikins, PhD. (2023, December), "Oracular Journalism: Analysis of Nigerian Mass Media and Predictive Reportage", Journal of African films and Diaspora Studies (JAFDIS), Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 175-192 |
| 8 | Anthony 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, pp 335-340 |
| 9 | ︎Prof 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 |
| 10 | Adum .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", Developing Country Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 6) |
| 11 | Adum Allen Nnanwuba, Ekwenchi Ogochukwu Charity, Odogwu Christian Emeka, Kobimdi Umeh. (2019, June), "Public Attention to Traffic Informatics in a Major Nigerian City", International Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 56, pp 83-93 |
| 12 | Allen Nnanwuba Adum, Ogochukwu Ekwenchi, Emeka Odogwu, Kobimdi Cordelia Umeh. (2019, June), "Intercity Bus Passengers’ Perception and Response to In-Vehicle Medication Drug Hawking", Journal of Marketing and Consumer Research, Vol. 57, pp 51-57 |
| 13 | Adum Allen Nnanwuba, Ekwenchi Ogochukwu Charity, Odogwu Christian Emeka, Kobimdi Umeh. (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.", Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, Vol. 86, pp 183-189 |
| 14 | Adum Allen Nnanwuba, Nze Uchenna Nze, Odogwu Christian Emeka, Kobimdi Umeh. (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, Vol. 50, pp 92-101 |
| 15 | Allen 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 |
| 16 | Adum Allen Nnanwuba, Ekwenchi Ogochukwu Charity, Odogwu Christian Emeka, Kobimdi Umeh. (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, Vol. 56, pp 51-59 |
| 17 | Adum Allen Nnanwuba, Odogwu Christian Emeka, Kobimdi Umeh, Amete Roseline Chioma. (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, Vol. 9, (Issue 6), pp 155-177 |
| 18 | Adum Allen Nnanwuba, Odogwu Christian Emeka, Kobimdi Umeh, Amete Roseline Chioma. (2019, June), "The Internet, Freedom of Expression and Online Readers’ Attention to and Utilization of Online Newspapers’ Comment Sections", New Media and Mass Communication, Vol. 81, pp 57-81 |
| 19 | Adum Allen Nnanwuba, Odogwu Christian Emeka, Kobimdi Umeh, Chinelo Ezeanyanwu. (2019, June), "The Communication Imperative in Resolving Communal Clashes in Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Public Policy and Administration Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 6), pp 111-116 |
| 20 | Gloria Nwakego Chukwuemeka, Allen Nnanwuba Adum, Emeka Christian Odogwu. (2019, June), "MEDIA SECURITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: A FOCUS ON THE SOUTH EAST GEO POLITICAL ZONE OF NIGERIA", Nnadiebube Journal of Social Sciences (NJSS), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 165-172 |
| 21 | Allen 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 | |
| 1 | Odogwu 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.", |
| 2 | Odogwu Emeka. (2022, July), "Curbing online hate speech and cyber-bullying among Nigerian youths.", |
| 3 | Allen Nnanwuba Adum, Ogochukwu Ekwenchi, Emeka Odogwu, Kobimdi Umeh. (2019, June), "Awareness of Copyright Laws among Select Nigerian University Students", , Vol. 86, pp 183 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "EDITOR (CIRCULATION), SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH" (March, 2026) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "PROPOSAL DEFENCE EXAMINATION (MASTERS) FOR OKOYE OBIANUJU OGOCHUKWU" (March, 2025 to March, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Academic Adviser, "Department of Journalism And Media Studies" (February, 2026) |
| 2 | COORDINATOR, "DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION STUDENT INDUSTRIAL WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME (SIWES)" (February, 2026) |
| 3 | MEMBER FACULTY AWARDS AND ALUMNI HOME COMING COMMITTEE, "FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES" (April, 2026) |
| 4 | CHAIRMAN, "MEDIA AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE" (February, 2025) |
| 5 | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, "NIGERIAN LABOUR CONGRESS, ANAMBRA STATE COUNCIL" (February, 2025) |
| 6 | CHAIRMAN, "NIGERIAN UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ), ANAMBRA STATE" (January, 2025) |
| 7 | CHAIRMAN, "PUBLICITY, DIOCESE OF AWKA" (March, 2025) |
| 8 | MEMBER, FACULTY STUDENTS WELFARE COMMITEE, "FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES" (April, 2025) |
| 9 | Member, "Organising Commitee on Child's Rights, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2023) |
| 10 | Assistant Director, "Communication And Publicity, UNIZIK Business School for the 2020/2021 Academic Year" (September, 2021 to September, 2022) |
| 11 | LOC SECRETARY, "2022 CONFERENCE OF AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR COMMUNICATION EDUCATION (ACCE)" (September, 2021 to February, 2022) |
| 12 | EX-OFFICIO, "NIGERIAN UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ), ANAMBRA STATE COUNCIL" (June, 2012 to June, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "African Council for Communication Education" (member since 2019), https://uia.org/s/or/en/1100027825 |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigeria Union of Journalist" - 109364140/2001 (member since 1999), https://nuj.org.ng/ |
| 3 | Associate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Public Relations" (member since 1999), http://nipr.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (DECRAN)", (DECRAN), 20th November, 2024 to 22nd November, 2024; NSUKKA |
| 2 | "2023 NDLEA / COOU MASS COMMUNICATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE", (NDLEA AND COOU), 4th July, 2023 to 6th July, 2023; COOU |
| 3 | "African Council for Communication Education 22nd International Conference", (African Council for Communication Education), 26th May, 2021 to 27th May, 2021; Kano |
| 4 | "History Series by the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, Ebonyi State Chapter", (Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria), 27th April, 2021 to 27th April, 2021; Ebonyi State |
| 5 | "ANAMBRA INDEPENDENET ANTI-CORRUPTION SUMMIT", (ASSOCIATION OF DIGITAL MEDIA CORE ADVOCATES), 4th September, 2020 to 4th September, 2020; ANAMBRA |
| 6 | "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 |
| 7 | "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 |
| 8 | "International Conference of NIPR", (NIPR), 16th March, 2010 to 17th March, 2020; Abuja |
| 9 | "Empowerment Series by the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter", (Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria), Awka |
| 10 | "Empowerment Series by the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, Ebonyi State Chapter", (Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria), Ebonyi State |
| 11 | "Empowerment Series by the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, Enugu State Chapter", (Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria), Enugu State |
| 12 | "History Series by the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter", (Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria), Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "ONE- DAY TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR JURNALISTS ON ETHICAL JOURNALISM AND JOURNALISM SAFETY IN AN EVOLVING DEMOCRACY", (Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Women Aid Anambra Patriots for Soludo), 10th April, 2025 to 10th April, 2025; ANAMBRA STATE |
| 2 | "ONE- DAY ROUNDTABLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA", (DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, UNIZIK), 14th February, 2023 to 14th February, 2023; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 3 | "Association of Commonwealth Universities Workshop for Journalists", (Association of Commonwealth Universities), 29th March, 2021 to 30th March, 2021; Awka |
| 4 | "Ipas Media training for Journalists on Women's Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights", (Ipas), 22nd January, 2021 to 24th January, 2021; Owerri, Imo State |
| 5 | "Media Advocacy For Family Planning", (DEVCOM Network and The Challenge Initiative of Nigeria), 18th November, 2020 to 19th November, 2020; Awka |
| 6 | "Society of Young Nigerian Writers Fifth Chinua Achebe Poetry/Essay Anthropology", (Society of Young Nigerian Writers), 15th November, 2020 to 16th November, 2020; Awka |
| 7 | "TRAINING ON MEDIA ADVOCACY FOR FAMILY PLANNING", (DEVCOMS NETWORK), 10th November, 2020 to 10th November, 2020; NIGERIA |
| 8 | "Gender Reporting for Media Professionals", (British Council), 21st February, 2020 to 22nd February, 2020; Owerri |
| 9 | "JERUSALAM PILGRIM", (CHURCH), 10th March, 2015 to 24th March, 2015; JERUSALAM |
| 10 | "Nigeria Union of Journalists Training on Violence Sensitive Reportage", (Nigeria Union of Journalists), 17th November, 2012 to 18th November, 2012; Awka |
| 11 | "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 |
| 12 | "workshop on Eliminating Gender-Based Violence", (Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Women Aid Collective (WACOL)), Awka |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Directorate of Army Public Relations Media Related Summit", (Directorate of Army Public Relations), 31st October, 2019 to 1st November, 2019; Enugu |