Dr. Chibuike Julius Nwosu
Dr. Chibuike Julius Nwosu is a LECTURER II in DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Communication And Media Studies in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Nwosu, Chibuike Julius. l am lecturer II in the Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka, Anambra State.
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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 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, May, 2014) October, 2011 to February, 2014 Msc Mass Communication Mass Communication |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2008) October, 2004 to April, 2008 Msc Mass Communication Mass Communication |
| 3 | Afara Secondary School, Mbaitoli, Imo State. (SSCE, September, 1991) April, 1986 to June, 1991 |
| 4 | National Root Crops Research Institute Primary School, Umudike, Umuahia. (FSLC, May, 1991) September, 1980 to June, 1985 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Student Staff Adviser, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Coordinator Library Services, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2023 to March, 2024 |
| 3 | Assistant Lecturer, Paul University Amawbia Awka, Anambra State October, 2019 to February, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | ADAOBI OLIVIA OKEKE (Ph.D), CHIBUIKE JULIUS NWOSU (Ph.D), LILIAN CHINAZOM AJAGU, ELOZONA CHINWE OKPALA. (2026, January), "FILM REPRESENTATION OF CRIME AND CORRUPTION IN NOLLYWOOD CRIME THRILLER ‘GANGS OF LAGOS’: REFLECTING REALITY OR REINFORCING STEREOTYPES", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 84-103 |
| 2 | Stephen Afam Kenechukwu Gloria Nwakego Chukwuemeka Orji-Egwu, Agatha Obiageri Nonye Benedeth Ezeaka Ogah Ijuo Abari Chibuike Julius Nwosu Calistus Chibueze Dike Ibenyenwa, Ndidi Christiana. (2026, March), "Journal of African films and Diaspora Studies (JAFDIS) (Research on African Films, Diaspora Studies, Performance Arts and Communication Studies)", Journal of African films and Diaspora Studies (JAFDIS) (Research on African Films, Diaspora Studies, Performance Arts and Communication Studies), Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 279-296 |
| 3 | CHIBUIKE JULIUS NWOSU (PhD), ADAOBI OLIVIA OKEKE (PhD) CHINWE REBECCA OKOYEOCHA (PhD), ODOGWU, EMEKA CHRISTIAN (PhD). (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 |
| 4 | Chibuike Julius Nwosu PhD, Adaobi Olivia Okeke PhD, Chinwe Rebecca Okoyeocha PhD, Njoku, Chinwe Celine PhD. (2025, May), "Gender and Cyberbullying: Evaluating the Experience of Facebook Users Among Female Public Secondary School Students in Awka South, Anambra State.", Research Journal of Mass Communication and Information Technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 5), pp 19-33 |
| 5 | Adaobi Olivia Okeke (PhD), Chibuike Julius Nwosu (PhD),Chukwuemeka Gloria Nwakaego (PhD) Elozona Chinwe Okpala. (2025, October), "Film Criticism and Analysis in the Digital Era: Role of Online Platforms", Research Journal of Mass Communication and Information Technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 58-74 |
| 6 | Adaobi Olivia Okeke (Ph.D.)1, Chibuike Julius Nwosu (Ph.D.)2, Lilian Chinazom Ajagu3, and Elozona Chinwe Okpala4. (2025, July), "POWER OF AUTHENTIC VOICES: EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF USERGENERATED CONTENT (UGC) IN SHAPING FILM VIEWERSHIP CHOICES ON NETFLIX", British Journal of Mass Communication and Media Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 6-29 |
| 7 | Chinwe Rebecca Okoyeocha PhD, Ekweonu, Chinedu Lawrence,Lilian Chinazom Ajagu,Chibuike Julius Nwosu PhD. (2025, May), "A Study of Awareness, Perception, Use and Challenges of Information and Communication Technology Among Public Relations Practitioners in Anambra State, Nigeria", Research Journal of Mass Communication and Information Technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 5), pp 107-121 |
| 8 | CHIBUIKE JULIUS NWOSU (PhD), ONYENEKWE, OGOCHUKWU NNEKA (PhD), ODOGWU, EMEKA CHRISTIAN (PhD), NJOKU, CHINWE CELINE (PhD). (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 |
| 9 | OKEKE, Adaobi Olivia (PhD) CHIBUIKE, Julius Nwosu (PhD) OKPALA, Elozona Chinwe 4AJAGU, Lilian Chinazom. (2024, June), "ASSESSING THE CINEMATIC LENS: PORTRAYAL OF POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES AND POWER DYNAMICS IN THE NIGERIAN FILM “KING OF BOYS”", IMSU JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 10 |
| 10 | NWOSU, Chibuike Julius,PhD OKEKE, Adaobi Olivia, PhD MICHAEL, Dada Oluyemi ANYAOGU, Emmanuel Ugonna. (2024, June), "NEWSPAPER COVERAGE OF BRAIN DRAIN IN NIGERIAN HEALTH SECTOR: A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF VANGUARD, DAILY TRUST AND PUNCH NEWSPAPERS", IMSU JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 17 |
| 11 | EMMANUEL UGONNA ANYAOGU, AJAGU, LILIAN CHINAZOM,CHIBUIKE JULIUS NWOSU (PhD), ADAOBI OLIVIA OKEKE. (2024, January), "AWARENESS, ATTITUDE AND USE OF NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME AMONG TEACHING AND NON-TEACHING STAFF OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVESITY AWKA.", International Journal of Arts, Languages and Business Studies (IJALBS),, Vol. 12, pp 81-97 |
| 12 | EMMANUEL UGONNA ANYAOGU,AJAGU, LILIAN CHINAZOM,CHIBUIKE JULIUS NWOSU (PhD),ADAOBI OLIVIA OKEKE (PhD). (2024, January), "EXPOSURE AND PERCEPTION OF TELEVISION HEALTH PROGRAMS AMONG NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES", African Scholars Multidisciplinary Journal (ASMJ), Vol. 7, pp 129-143 |
| 13 | CHIBUIKE JULIUS NWOSU PhD ; ADAOBI OLIVIA OKEKE PhD; NANKYEN LUKA RINMAK & ONYENEKWE, OGOCHUKWU NNEKA. (2024, March), "NEWSPAPERS COVERAGE OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTHS: A STUDY OF VANGUARD AND DAILY TRUST", Mass Media Review, pp 77-98 |
| 14 | ADAOBI OLIVIA OKEKE (PhD); CHIBUIKE JULIUS NWOSU (PhD); CHUKWUEMEKA GLORIA NWAKAEGO (PhD) & ELOZONA CHINWE OKPALA. (2024, May), "EMBRACING SOCIAL REFORMS THROUGH NOLLYWOOD FILMS: THE REALITY AND CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG ABUSE REVISITED", Mass Media Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 124-135 |
| 15 | CHIBUIKE JULIUS NWOSU (PhD), GLORIA NWAKEGO CHUKWUEMEKA (PhD),NWEKE CHINYERE FELICIA, ODOGWU, EMEKA CHRISTIAN (PhD)EMMANUEL UGONNA ANYAOGU. (2024, January), "A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUNCE OF CULTURE ON ADVERTISING: EXPERIENCES OF LIMCA NIGERIAN BOTTLING COMPANY.", Global Journal of Applied, Management and Social Sciences (GOJAMSS), Vol. 28, pp 195-204 |
| 16 | Chibuike Julius Nwosu & Adaobi Olivia Okeke. (2023, June), "Awareness and utilisation of m-health pregnancy apps among women of reproductive age in Anambra state.", nternational Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. -4, (Issue -3), pp 361-371 |
| 17 | Henry Chigozie Duru, Richard Chinedu Ononiwu, Chibuike Julius Nwosu & Nankyen Rinmak. (2023, January), "ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE AND USE OF WIKIHOW WEBSITE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN ANAMBRA STATE", nternational Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 211-226 |
| 18 | Adaobi Olivia Okeke, Chibuike Julius Nwosu & Lilian Chinazom Ajagu. (2023, June), "Awareness and believability of the ‘Oke-ite’ money ritual charm efficacy claims on Facebook by Anambra Youths. A Study of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Undergraduates", nternational Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 111-120 |
| 19 | Nwosu, Chibuike Julius, Odogwu, Christain Emeka. (2023, July), "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 227 -240 |
| 20 | Adaobi Olivia Okeke, Chibuike Julius Nwosu & Lilian Chinazom Ajagu. (2023, July), "Accessibility of Online Nollywood Films: The Place of You-Tube", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), Vol. -7, (Issue -6), pp 11551-1562 |
| 21 | Nwosu, Chibuike Julius, Okeke Adaobi Olivia, Nankyen Rimak Luka. (2022, March), "New media and parental mediation: Assessing Awka urban parents’ awareness and attitude to adolescent use of Facebook.", nternational Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews, Vol. 12, (Issue 11), pp 134-146 |
| 22 | Nwosu, Chibuike Julius & Adum, Allen Nnawuba. (2021, September), "Bad cholesterol build-up: Traditional channels as viable alternative for health communication in rural areas", The International Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, Vol. -9, (Issue -9), pp 144-148 |
| 23 | Adum, Allen Nnawuba & Nwosu, Chibuike Julius. (2021, April), "Health risk communication, awareness and compliance with precautionary measures towards bad cholesterol build-up among sedentary workers in universities in South-East Nigeria.", International Journal of Arts, Languages and Business Studies (IJALBS, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 215-228 |
| 24 | Chibuike Julius Nwosu, Ugochukwu Chiemezie Chukwuka, Ajagu Lilian Chinazom. (2021, September), "Health risk communication and awareness of bad cholesterol build-up among sedentary workers: A qualitative analysis", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp 136-145 |
| 25 | Chibuike Julius Nwosu, Ajagu Lilian Chinazom & Emmanuel Ugonna Anyaogu. (2021, December), "Traditional journalists’ perception of citizen journalism as a news source: A study of practitioners in Anambra state", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 132-143 |
| 26 | Chibuike Julius Nwosu, Adaobi Olivia Okeke. (2021, July), "ASSESSMENT OF NEWSAPERS PATTERN OF REPORTAGE ON PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY ISSUE IN NIGERIA", Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 27 | Adaobi Olivia Okeke, Chibuike Julius Nwosu. (2021, April), "NEW COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AS A SOURCE OF WESTERN CULTURAL IMPERIALISM IN NIGERIA: A STUDY OF AWKA METROPOLIS IN ANAMBRA STATE", Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University., Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 28 | Chibuike Julius Nwosu, Adaobi Olivia Okeke, Chiazor Anthonia Chiaghana. (2020, June), "HEALTH MESSAGES AND COMPLIANCE BY UNDERGRADUATE CONSUMERS OF ROADSIDE FOOD AROUND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES IN ANAMBRA STATE", rex.commpan.com, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 29 | Adaobi Olivia Okeke, Julius Chibuike Nwosu, Gloria Nneka Ono. (2020, June), "USE OF RADIO AS A TOOL OF LEARNING IN CRISIS PERIOD", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 30 | MOZIE CHISOM EJIOFOR, NWOSU CHIBUIKE JULIUS, ADAKU CHINWE ANYAMENE. (2019, May), "COMMERCIAL OPEN AIR COOKING AND GLOBAL WARMING: PERCEPTION OF LOCAL EATERY OPERATORS IN AWKA", Harvard Research and Publications |
| 31 | Cornelius Aghadiegw Ukwueze & Chibuike Julius Nwosu. (2018, May), "Facebook and Governance: Audience Perception, Believability and Use of Its Political Messages in Anambra State", New Media and Mass Communication, Vol. -69, (Issue -1), pp 36 - 48 |
| 32 | Julius Chibuike Nwosu, Chisom Ejiofor Mozie, Kwase Audu Dogari, Ogochukwu Nneka Uzoagba & Adaku Chinwe Ifeobu. (2018, August), "Coverage on sexual violence against women in war zones: challenges for the media", TSU JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES TJCMS, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 74 -88 |
| 33 | Nwosu, Julius Chibuike, Mozie, Chisom Ejiofor, Ifeobu, Adaku, Chinwe, Kwase, Audu, Dogari, Uzoagba, Ogochukwu Nneka. (2018, June), "Use of Child soldiers in wars in Africa: The media's post-conflict intervention", Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 1-18 |
| 34 | Mozie Chisom Ejiofor, Nwosu, Julius Chibuike, Ifeobu, Adaku Chinwe, Kwase Audu Dogari, Uche Blessing. (2018, September), "Internal Crises and Welfare of Internally Displaced Children in Nigeria:The role of the Media", African Scholar Publication and Reserach International, Vol. -12, (Issue -4), pp 1-18 |
| 35 | Nwosu, Julius Chibuike, Mozie, Chisom Ejiofor, Ifeobu, Adaku, Chinwe, Kwase, Audu, Dogari, Uzoagba, Ogochukwu Nneka. (2018, June), "Use of Child soldiers in wars in Africa: The media's post-conflict intervention", Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 1-18 |
| 36 | Ebeze, Uche Victor Ph.D, Mozie Chisom Ejiofor, Nwosu, Julius Chibuike. (2018, August), "The Clamour For Gates In The New Media: An Assesment Of Nigerian Journalist’s Perception", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS) |
| 37 | Ebeze, Uche Victor (PhD), Nwosu, Julius Chibuike, Mozie Chisom Ejiofor. (2018, November), "An Assesment Of Anambra Resident’s Awareness And Perception Of Flood Campaign Messages", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 11) |
| 38 | Ebeze, Uche Victor (Ph.D), Nwosu Julius Chibuike, Mozie, Chisom Ejiofor. (2018, July), "From Gutternberg To Zuckerberg Publishing And Copyright Law In The Internet Era: Problems And Prospects", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 7) |
| 39 | Allen Nnanwuba Adum, Emeka Christian Odogwu, Chibuike Julius Nwosu, Henry Chigozie Duru. (2015, September), "DIGITAL DIVIDE: SELF-PERCEPTION AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG JOURNALISTS WHO LACK INTERNET LITERACY IN ANAMBRA STATE", http://www.rex.commpan.com, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 40 | Julius Nwosu Chibuike, Gloria Fafiolu. (2015, May), "Promoting Good Governance in Nigeria through Pre-Election Discourse: The Challenges for the Media", International Institute for Science, Technology and Education, Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "APPRAISING AUDIENCE EXPOSURE AND RECEPTION OF THE TEACHING ON AIR (TOA) PROGRAMME OF ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT" (February, 2020 to March, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by ANAMBRA STATE MINISTRY OF BASIC EDUCATION |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Letter of Appointment as an Editor" (June, 2026) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Letter of Appointment as an Editor" (November, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Appointment as External Examiner" (October, 2025 to October, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner" (October, 2023 to October, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Students Staff Adviser, "Association of Mass Communication Students Staff Adviser" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Counseling and Career Guidance committee" (March, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Accreditation Commitee" (March, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "Unbundling/Curriculum Commitee" (March, 2024) |
| 5 | Member, "DEPARTMENTAL JOURNAL COMMITEE" (March, 2024) |
| 6 | Member, "DEPARTMENTAL DRESS CODE COMMITEE" (March, 2024) |
| 7 | Member, "STUDENTS COMPLAINTS COMMITEE" (March, 2024) |
| 8 | Member, "DEPARTMENTAL ACCE COMMITEE" (October, 2022 to March, 2024) |
| 9 | Member/ Chairman to co-opt student., "REGISTRATION/LOGISTICS COMMITEE" (October, 2022 to March, 2024) |
| 10 | Member, "FACULTY STAFF WELFARE COMMITEE" (September, 2020 to February, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR COMMUNICATION (ACCE) NIGERIAN CHAPTER" - ACCE/NIG/1062 (member since 2023), http://www.accenigeria.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS (ACSPEN)" (member since 2022), https://www.acspn.com.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "Ist Inter Disciplinary Conference of Anambra State Polytechnic Mgbakwu", (Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu), 21st May, 2019 to 24th May, 2019; Mgbakwu |
| 2 | "Ebenezar Soola Conference On Communication", (Ebeneza Soola), 27th September, 2016 to 30th September, 2016; Ibadan |
| 3 | "Nwuneli International Conference 2011", (Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 4th July, 2011 to 5th July, 2011; Awka |