Mrs. Ogechukwu Okoli
Mrs. Ogechukwu Okoli is a LECTURER I in DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Communication And Media Studies in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Development And Communication Studies, Faculty Of Communication And Media Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Uyo, Uyo Akwa Ibom State. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2026) October, 2022 to June, 2026 Ph.D Development Communication |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Master Degree, May, 2018) June, 2013 to November, 2016 M.Sc MASS COMMUNICATION |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010) October, 2006 to July, 2010 B.SC MASS COMMUNICATION |
| 4 | GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL, AWKA. (SSCE, June, 2002) September, 1996 to June, 2002 |
| 5 | CENTRAL SCHOOL, AWKA.. (FSLC, May, 1997) September, 1992 to July, 1996 FSLC |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Obi,E.C., Okoli, O.N, Moneke, A.J and Chukwuemeke, G.N.. (2026, May), "KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF HEPATITIS B VIRAL INFECTION AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE", Innovative Journal of Art and Social Sciences (IJASS), Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 20 |
| 2 | Onunkwor Ikemefuna Stanley PhD, Okoli, Ogechukwu N, Obi, Evelyn Chinwe PhD, Moneke, Amaka Juliet PhD. (2025, October), "Evaluating the Visibility and Utilization of Media Sensitization Messages of Cholera Control by Residents of Awka North LGA of Anambra State", Research Journal of Mass Communication and Information Technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 7), pp 15 |
| 3 | Moneke, Amaka Juliet Ph.D., Okoli, Ogechukwu. N.. (2025, August), "Awareness of Menopausal Information amongst Disabled Women of Awka South Lga", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 4 | OBI,C.E., OKOLI,O.N. & NWEKE, F.C. (2025, March), "Unizik Female Undergraduates’ Exposure, Perception and Response to Buttocks Augmentation Information and Images on Instagram", Research Journal of Mass Communication and Information Technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 16-29 |
| 5 | OBI E.C. 2MONEKE A.J. AND 3OKOLI O.N.. (2025, May), "ILLEGIBLE AND UNREADABLE TYPES: A STUDY OF CONSUMERS’ INATTENTION TO PRODUCT PACK INFORMATION ON “SACHET” COOKING SPICES IN NNEWI URBAN", Innovative Journal of Art and Social Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 7), pp 20 |
| 6 | Obi,E.C., Ono,G.N. and Okoli, O.N. (2025, March), "Perceptions of Female State Civil Servants in Selected States of Southeast Nigeria on the Effectiveness and Safety of Organic vs. Conventional Skin Lightening Products", Research Journal of Mass Communication and Information Technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 4) |
| 7 | Ono, G.N., Okoli,O.N., Obi, C.E. and Chiaghana, C. A. (2025, April), "Awareness of Ethical Considerations in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Communication Academic Research among students of Tertiary Institutions in Anambra State, Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 8 | Nweke,F.C, Okoli,O.N., Chiaghana, C.A., Obi, C.E. (2024, July), "Child's rights act and girl child's portrayal on instagram: Awareness and perception of Nnamdi Azikiwe University undergraduates", Preorc Journal Of Gender And Sexuality Studies4, Vol. 4 |
| 9 | OKOLI, O..N.,NWEKE, F.C., CHIAGHANA, C. A., & OBI, C.E. (2024, May), "Exposure and Response of mass media campaigns on mental health amongst Nnamdi Azikiwe university undergraduates", SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCH, Vol. 10, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | ONO,G.N., OBI, E.C., OKOLI, O.N.,& CHIAGHANA, C.A. (2024, September), "DIGITAL DIVIDE AND ACCESS: ADDRESSING DISPARITIES IN ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) HEALTH INFORMATION FOR NIGERIA RURAL COMMUNITIES", SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCH, Vol. 10, (Issue 3) |
| 11 | Okoli,O.N.,Obi,C.E,Ono,G.N and Chiaghana,C.A. (2024, June), "PERCEPTION OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA AMONG CIVIL SERVANTS IN ENUGU STATE", SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCH |
| 12 | Okoli,O.N.,Obi,C.E,Ono,G.N and Chiaghana,C.A. (2023, March), "Food Product Ingredient information and Consumer Believability of Product Health Claims", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social sciences., Vol. 7, (Issue 3) |
| 13 | OBI, C.E., OKOLI, O.N.and OBICHUKWU, U.C. (2023, May), "Perception and Consequences Associated with self medication Practice among Nnamdi Azikiwe University", African journal of Social sciences and Humanities research., Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 19 |
| 14 | OBI, C.E., UGWUOKE, N.C. and OKOLI, O.N.. (2023, March), "Covid-19 Social Media Narratives on Vulnerable Population", . International Research Journal. TIJER.ORG, Vol. 10, (Issue 3) |
| 15 | Ajator, C.C., Okoli,O.N. and Obi,E.C.. (2023, March), "Awareness and Adaption of E- Prescription among Civil Servants in Anambra state.", . International Research Journal. TIJER.ORG, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 11 |
| 16 | Okoli,O.N.,Moneke, A.J.,Onuchukwu, U.C. and Obi,C.E.. (2023, April), "Prevalence and Effects of Body-Shaming on Social media among Undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.", International journal of Research and Innovation in Social Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 4) |
| 17 | Obi,C.E,,Chiaghana,C.A and Okoli,O. (2023, May), "Exposure, Perception and Response to ketogenic diet information among Working Class Adults Female in Anambra State", African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 3) |
| 18 | Ihechu,P.I., Chiaghana,C.A., Ono,G.N.,Obi,E.C. and Okoli,O.N.. (2023, May), "Media Advocacy and Awka Urban Resident’s attitude to the Hepatitis B Vaccine", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Review, Vol. 6, (Issue 3) |
| 19 | I. Ono,G.N., Ezeagwu, D., Chiaghana,C.A., Okoli, O.N. and Obi, E.C. (2023, June), "Stereotyping and Conflict of Power Relations in a Multicultural Society: The Communication Imperative.", American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR), Vol. 7, (Issue 6) |
| 20 | Obi,C.E,Okoli,O,Chiaghana,C.A and Ono,G.N. (2022, January), "Political Awareness Campaign as A Probable Influence on Anambra Women Participation in Politics", unizik journal of gender research, Vol. 1 |
| 21 | ONO,G.N, ODIONYE,C.N and OKOLI, O.N. (2022, January), "COVID-19 CONTROVERSIES AS PROBALE INFLLUENCE ON WHATSAPP USERS'DISPOSITIONS TO TAKE THE JAB IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", COMMUNICATION AND LINGUISTICS STUDIES, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 22 | Allen Nnanwuba Adum, Charles Chukwuemeka Okika, Chiazor Chiaghana, Ogechukwu Okoli. (2021, March), "EVALUATING THE VISIBILITY OF MEDIA SENSITIZATION TOWARDS THE UTILIZATION OF MEDIA WEATHER REPORTS AMONG FARMERS IN ANAMBRA STATE", journal of communication and media studies, Vol. 2 |
| 23 | Ogechukwu Okoli, Chiazor Chiaghana. (2020, July), "ANALYZING THE COMMUNICATIVE IMPERATIVE IN AWKA URBAN FLOOD RISKS CONTROL", journal of communication and media studies, Vol. 1, pp 15 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Amaka Julieth Moneke, Ngozi Marion Emmanuel, Ogechukwu Nkeiruka Okoli, Chika Onyinye Nnabuife, and Chinwe Evelyn Obi. (2026, June), ": Bridging Health Inequalities: Radio as Health Communication Tool for People with Disabilities", |
| 2 | Okoli, O. N., Obi, E. C., Ono, G. N., Moneke, A.J. and Chiaghana, C.A. (2026, March), "EFFECTIVENESS OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE IN COMMUNICATING FLOOD PREVENTION MESSAGES IN AWKA NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE", , Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 27 |
| 3 | Moneke, A.J, Okoli, O.N, Nweke, F. C. (2026, March), "INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL BIRTH ATTENDANTS IN DISSEMINATING HEALTH COMMUNICATION MESSAGES IN AWKA NORTH LGA", , Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | Nweke, C.F., Uzochukwu, C.E. & Okoli, O.N. (2025, March), "Influence of audience perception of the Npheda's campaigns on cervical cancer (HPV) vaccine intake", ONXYSERVICE & PUBLISHING, Vol. 1, (Issue -11), pp 77-84 |
| 5 | OBI, C.E., ONONIWU, C.R., & OKOLI, O.N. (2023, January), "challenges and strategies for the effective deployment of health information technologies in rural areas of Nigeria: A systematic review", , Vol. 19, (Issue 1) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCES(IJRISS))" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "International journal of Research &scientific innovation (IJRSI)" (November, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | ICT OFFICER, "MASS COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT" (February, 2026) |
| 2 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES EXAMINATION MONITORING COMMITTEE" (April, 2025) |
| 3 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ANTI DRUG COMMITTEE" (April, 2025) |
| 4 | SECRETARY DEPARTMENTAL BOARD, "MASS COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT" (March, 2024 to February, 2026) |
| 5 | SECRETARY, "DEPARTMENTAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE" (March, 2024) |
| 6 | SECRETARY, "CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICAL COMMITTEE OF FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES" (August, 2022 to April, 2023) |
| 7 | SECRETARY, "WELFARE COMMITTEE DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMUNICATION" (October, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION RESEARCH ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA(DECRAN))" - DC/25/0063 (member since 2025), https://decran.com.ng |
| 2 | Professional Member, "AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR COMMUNICATION EDUCATION (ACCE)" - ACCE/NIG/1076 (member since 2023), https://professorezekielasemah.com/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIAN" - ASCPN/2021 (member since 2021), https://acspn.com.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "DIGITAL INCLUSION AND FRONTIERS OF DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION", (DECRAN), 19th November, 2025 to 21st November, 2025; RIVERS STATE |
| 2 | "AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR MOUNICATION EDUCATION (ACCE)", (African council for communication education ACCE), 12th November, 2024 to 15th November, 2024; Baze university Abuja |
| 3 | "AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR MOUNICATION EDUCATION (ACCE)", (ACCE NIGERIA CHAPTER), 24th January, 2023 to 24th January, 2023; UNIZIK |
| 4 | "MEDIA AND CITIZENS PARTICIPATION IN GOVERENCE FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND PEACE IN SOCIETY", (ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONAL OF NIGERIA. ANAMBRA STATE), 1st September, 2021 to 2nd September, 2021; PORT HARCOURT |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "EMPOWERMENT SERIES", (ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONAL OF NIGERIA. ANAMBRA STATE), 21st July, 2022 to 21st July, 2022; NUJ SECRETARIAT, AWKA |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "FACT CHECKING & DETECTING MISINFORMATION", (WEST AFRICA BROADCAST&MEDIA ACADEMY), 8th February, 2022 to 11th February, 2022; UNIZIK |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "SOCIAL MEDIA AND SECURITY ISSUES IN POST COVID-19 ERA IN AFRICA", (FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY), 30th June, 2021 to 1st July, 2021; IGBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE |