Dr. Obiorah Ignatius Edogor
Dr. Obiorah Ignatius Edogor is a LECTURER I in MASS COMMUNICATION Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Obiorah I. Edogor, an alumnus of the prestigious University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), Enugu State. I had my undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the UNN between 2004 and 2018. I was a media aide (in-charge of online) to a senatorial aspirant in Anambra Central Senatorial Zone in 2014/2015. Prior to the time, I was into the practice of integrated marketing communication (IMC). Laterwards, I ventured into full-time teaching in a polytechnic and part-time work at a university in Abuja. After my stint in some other walks of life, I got employed as a lecturer at Mass Communication Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) in the year 2020.
Personal Information
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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 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2018) November, 2013 to January, 2018 Doctor Of Philosophy Journalism And Media Studies |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, January, 2013) November, 2010 to October, 2012 Master Of Arts New Media |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2009) September, 2004 to August, 2008 Bachelor Of Arts New Media And Development Communication |
| 4 | Community Secondary School Ifite-Ogwari. (SSCE, June, 2003) September, 1996 to July, 2002 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member Faculty Conference Committee, Faculty of the Social Sciences UNIZIK May, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Director of Public Affairs, African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) January, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Editorial Team Executive, African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) January, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Conference Organizing Committee Chairman for the ACCE Conference hosted by the Department, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2021 to January, 2023 |
| 5 | Chairman Conference Organizing Committee, African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) October, 2021 to September, 2021 |
| 6 | Editor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Mass Communication and Media Studies June, 2021 to May, 2023 |
| 7 | Facilitator, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) May, 2021 to Present |
| 8 | External Examiner, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) May, 2021 to Present |
| 9 | Sub-Committee chairman in charge of protocol during the departmental maiden Town & Gown series, 2021., Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2021 to June, 2021 |
| 10 | Member Faculty Anti-Corruption and Disciplinary Committee 2021 to 2023, Faculty of the Social Sciences UNIZIK March, 2021 to March, 2023 |
| 11 | Sub-committee chairman in charge of protocols during the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Department of Mass Communication, UNIZIK in June 2021, Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2021 to Present |
| 12 | Project Supervisor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) May, 2019 to Present |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Edogor, O. I. and Omenugha, N.O. (2023, June) Prof. Omenugha’s Communication Tools for Educating Minority Groups in Anambra State Adonis Abbey |
| 2 | Obiorah I. Edogor, Olusola Oyero, and Mercy I. Obichili. (2022, September) ‘Omniscience Theory’ As A Theoretical Framework in Journalism Practice Palgrave MacMillan, The book 'Media and Communication Theory in Africa,' was edited by N. Okorie, B.R. Ojebuyi, & N. Okpara |
| 3 | Edogor, Obiorah Ignatius; Okunna, Chinyere Stella. (2020, October) Child Rights Reporting New Generation Books, pp 85-112 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Edogor, O.I.; Ojo, L.I; Okwudiogor, N.D. & Emechebe, N.C.. (2023, June), "Assessment of Journalism Pedagogy in Selected Journalism Institutions within Nigeria", Renaissance University Journal of Management and Social Sciences (RUJMASS), Vol. -9, (Issue 1), pp 73-83 |
| 2 | Edogor, O.I.; Ojo, L.I; Okwudiogor, N.D. & Emechebe, N.C.. (2023, June), "Assessment of Journalism Pedagogy in Selected Journalism Institutions within Nigeria", Renaissance University Journal of Management and Social Sciences (RUJMASS), Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 73-83 |
| 3 | (8.) Ukonu, M.O.; Edogor, O.I.; Ugwuoke, J; & Anyanwu, R.. (2018, November), "Images Of Public Relations In Research In The University Of Nigeria Nsukka", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 4 | Ukonu, M.O; Edogor, O.I; & Ezugwu, M.I. (2017, May), "Applications Of The Social Media In The Promotion Of Indigenous Languages Among Staff And Students Of Selected Nigerian Universities", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 5 | Obayi, P.M; & Edogor, O.I. (2016, March), "Nigerian Audiences’ Perception Of Pentecostal Churches’ Ownership Of Satellite Television Channels", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 6 | Edogor, I.O.; Ojo, L.I.; Ezugwu, M.I.; & Dike, K.. (2015, May), "Users’ Perception of Crisis Portrayals on Social Media: A Study of Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria.", New Media and Mass Communication, Vol. 35 |
| 7 | Edogor, Obiorah Ignatius; Dike, K; & Agbana, F.O.. (2015, July), "Nigerian Audience Appraisal Of Propaganda In Reportage Of The Kidnapped Chibok Girls", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 8 | Edogor, Obiorah Ignatius; Ojo, L.I.; Ezugwu, L. I. & Dike, K. (2015, May), "Users’ Perception Of Crisis Portrayals On Social Media: A Study Of Boko Haram Insurgency In Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 9 | Edogor, Obiorah Ignatius; Jonah, A.A; & Ojo, L. I.. (2015, March), "Nigerian Users’ Evaluation Of Credibility Of Social Media Sites", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 10 | Edogor, Obiorah Ignatius; Jonah, A.A; & Ojo, L. I.. (2014, March), "Influence Of Social Media On Youths’ Usage Of Traditional Mass Media In Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 11 | Ezeah, G.H; Asogwa, E.C; & Edogor, O.I. (2013, October), "Social Media Use Among Students Of Universities In South-East Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Edogor, O.I., Ezeonyejiaku, N.P., Emechebe, N.C. & Odogwu, E.C.. (2023, July), "Ubiquitous Media Campaigns on Drug and ubiquitous Drug Problems: A Post-mortem on select Drug abuse Victims.", , This was a conference paper for 2023 NDLEA/COOU Mass Comm. National Conference, held on July 4-6, 2023. |
| 2 | Edogor, O. I. and Ezeonyejiaku, N.P. (2022, June), "(9) The Roles of parents in sensitisation of youths on morality and Igbo culture in the era of the new media. This was a discussion paper presented at Umunri Fiesta", |
| 3 | Ezeonyejiaku, N.P, EDogor, O. I. and Odogwu, E.C.. (2022, July), "Curbing Online Hate Speech and Cyber Bullying among Nigerian Youths. This was presented at the 7th International Conference of Faculty of the Social Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus", |
| 4 | Edogor, O.I.; Ambassador-Brikins, H. O. and Ezika, C.G.. (2021, January), "(7) Influence of Non-usage of Voters’ Indigenous Language in Radio Programmes for Political Mobilisation during 2019 General Elections: A Focus on Igala-Speaking People of South-East Nigeria. This was presented at a Two-Day virtual conference organised by Indigenous Hands and Voices of African Identity (IHAVAI) on Indigenous African Signed and Spoken Languages", |
| 5 | Edogor, O. I. and Nworah, U. (2021, March), "Public Perception of Mainstream Media and Moulding of Public Opinion in the 21st Century. This was presented at the 5th Idowu Sobowale Conference held in the School of Communication", |
| 6 | Edogor, O.I. and Benjamin Isioma. (2019, October), "Evaluation of Abuja residents’ perception of advertisements on electronic billboards in Nigeria. This was presented at 21st African Council for Communication Education Conference", |
| 7 | Edogor, O.I. and Mrs Esther Innocent. (2019, October), "Youths in Abuja and the use of social media for mobilisation of voters for 2019 general elections. This was presented at 21st African Council for Communication Education Conference", |
| 8 | Ukonu, M.O, and Edogor, O.I.. (2017, October), "(1) Public Relations Practice and researches in the 21st century: A Content analysis of selected public relations studies in Nigeria. This was presented at the 19th African Council for Communication Education Conference, NIPSS Kuru-Jos, in 2017.", |
| 9 | Edogor, O.I.; Ojo, L.I.; and Okwudiogor, N.D. (2017, October), "(2) Assessment of 21st century journalism pedagogy among universities in Enugu State, Nigeria. This was presented at the 19th International Conference of the African Council for Communication Education, National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru-Jos, Plateau State", |
| 10 | Ukonu, M.O, and Edogor, O.I.. (2016, October), "(3) Applications of the social media in the promotion of indigenous languages among staff and students of selected Nigerian Universities. This was presented at 18th African Council for Communication Education Conference", |
| 11 | Okoro, N. and Edogor, O.I.. (2015, October), "(4) Use of Radio in mobilization of Igala-speaking people of South-East Nigeria for 2015 general elections. This was presented at 17th African Council for Communication Education Conference", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Edogor, O. I.. "Nigerian Journalists’ Knowledge and Usage of Google Digital Research Tools for Journalism. This was presented virtually at a symposium organised by Centre for Media and Communication Research (CMCR) of Pan-Atlantic University", (Research Work, 2023 March) Lagos, Nigeria |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Journal of Communication and Media Studies" (May, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The Nigerian Journal of Communication" (May, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Presenter, "Centre for Media and Communication Research (CMCR), Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria," (March, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 2 | Facilitator for course Introduction, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2022 to October, 2022) |
| 3 | Panel Discussant, "Nigeria Union of Journalists, Anambra State Council" (July, 2022 to July, 2022) |
| 4 | Panel Discussant, "Enugu-Ukwu na Umunri" (June, 2022 to June, 2022) |
| 5 | Communique Team Leader, "Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) and Awka Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (AWKACCIMA)" (March, 2022 to March, 2022) |
| 6 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Journal of Communication and Media Studies" (May, 2021 to January, 2023) |
| 7 | Chairman Conference Organizing Committee, "African Council for Communication Education (ACCE)" (October, 2021 to September, 2023) |
| 8 | Media Monitoring and Evaluation, "Member President Muhammadu Buhari’s Re-election Media Think-Tank Committee" (December, 2018 to March, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigeria Union of Journalists" (member since 2021), https://nuj.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Associate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Public Relations" - 0158715 (member since 2020), https://nipr.org.ng/index.php/membership/16-static-articles/site-pages/membership#:~:text=Membership%20of%20the%20Institute%20represents,to%20assist%20members%20grow%20professionally. |
| 3 | Full Member, "African Council for Communication Education (ACCE)" - ACCE/NG/435 (member since 2015), http:www.accenigeria.org/a/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshops | |
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| 1 | "Workshop for orientation and reorientation of staff", (Faculty of the Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 4th July, 2023 to 4th July, 2023; University Auditorium, UNIZIK |
| 2 | "Special Training of Trainers Workshop on the reviewed curriculum for child rights education for selected Staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka", (This was organised by UNICEF and the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) of Federal Ministry of Information), 22nd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Villa Toscana Hotel, Enugu, Enugu State |
| 3 | "Training of trainers on reviewed curriculum on child rights reporting.", (UNICEF and the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) of Federal Ministry of Information), 15th March, 2022 to 18th March, 2022; Dovers Hotel Lekki Phase 2, Lagos, Lagos State |
| 4 | "Training of Trainers Workshop on the reviewed curriculum for child rights reporting", (UNICEF and the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) of Federal Ministry of Information), 28th July, 2021 to 31st July, 2021; Landmarks Hotel, Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| 5 | "Workshop for journalists on the theme ‘Enhancing Women’s Participation in Politics and visibility in leadership", (Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 30th March, 2021 to 30th March, 2021; Mass Communication Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 6 | "Research methodology workshop on the theme ‘Contemporary methodological processes in research writing.", (Research and Public Relations Unit, DORBEN Polytechnic, Abuja), 17th May, 2019 to 18th May, 2019; DORBEN Polytechnic, Abuja |
| 7 | "Training of Trainers (TOT) Programme on Navigating Audition 1.5 & 3.0, Recording Sound, Navigating Pinnacle Studio Plus, Taking & Printing Digital Pictures.", (The Federal Polytechnic, Bida,), 16th September, 2009 to 16th September, 2009; Department of Mass communication, The Federal Polytechnic, Bida |
| 8 | "Workshop for online lectures and examinations", (organised by the Sandwich Programme Unit of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), ASUU Secretariat, UNIZIK. |
| 9 | "Workshop for external examiners of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)", (National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)), Abuja Model Study Centre of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), along Kubwa Express Way, Abuja-FCT |