Dr. Ugochukwu Victor Ezeonwumelu
Dr. Ugochukwu Victor Ezeonwumelu is a LECTURER I in EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My goals are to identify problems that inhibit learning amongst young learners. I hope to work with my colleagues, in an interdisciplinary network, to proffer solutions to problems that include lack of anxiety, amotivation, frustration intolerance, burnout and other debilitating conditions that hamper learning amongst young learners.define the molecular mechanisms by which human antibodies can inhibit malaria parasites, and to translate this knowledge into highly innovative and effective vaccine candidates
Mr Victor Ugochukwu Ezeonwumelu
Educational Foundations (Educational Psychology).
Victor Ezeonwumelu teaches and conducts research in Educational Psychology. He is currently a Lecturer II in the Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. He started his career as a Research Assistant to Professors Imaobong Akpan and Cornelius Christopher Okoro at the University of Uyo in 2019. He has carried out studies in interesting areas of Educational Psychology including Psychology of Motivation, Teachers and Students' readiness, Psychology of Adolescence and Social Media engagement behaviour. Currently, he is carrying out studies on Suicide Ideation amongst young learners.
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Address: | Educational Foundations, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2025) June, 2020 to June, 2025 PhD Educational Psychology |
| 2 | University Of Uyo. (Master Degree, January, 2021) October, 2016 to February, 2020 M.Ed |
| 3 | University Of Uyo. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2015) September, 2010 to May, 2015 B.Ed |
| 4 | University Of Uyo. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2011) March, 2005 to May, 2010 B.Sc(Ed) |
| 5 | Federal Government College, Nise. (SSCE, June, 2003) September, 1997 to July, 2003 |
| 6 | Learning Field International School. (FSLC, July, 1998) September, 1992 to July, 1997 |
| 7 | Learning Field International School. (FSLC, July, 1998) September, 1992 to July, 1997 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Economics Instructor (National Youth Service Corps), West Itam Secondary School September, 2012 to June, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Okoro, C. C., Ezeonwumelu, V. U., & Iwok, J. C.. (2023, May) Basic concepts and themes in educational psychology (3rd ed.). Amida Ventures and Publishers. |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Okoro, C.C.. (2021, December) A dynamic curriculum for functional education in Nigeria. Some lessons from COVID 19 and implications for entrepreneurial self-efficacy |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Abolle-Okoyeagu, C.J., Ezenkwu, P.C., Ibeke, E., Onoja, O.P., & Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2026, February), "Engineering students and AI in education: a TAM-based study of perceptions, acceptance, and barriers to adoption", Cogent Education, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 1-21 |
| 2 | Eleje, L.I., Ezeugo, N.C., Anierobi, E.I., Akuneme, C.C., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Okeke, N.L., & Eleje, G.U. (2026, February), "Gender and Academic-Level Variations inAwareness of Digital Assessment Security Risksand Safeguards among Nigerian Students", Trends in Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 14-23 |
| 3 | Ezeonwumelu,V.U., Nnamani, O., Jacob,O.fF., & Nwanguma, V. (2026, February), "EMOTIONAL REGULATION AND SELF-ESTEEM AS DETERMINANTS OF SCHOOL REFUSAL BEHAVIOUR", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 99-112 |
| 4 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Offor, U.I., Nwikpo, M.N., Onunkwo, C.M., & Nwaru, P.E. (2025, January), "Promoting Inclusive Education to Boost Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Catalyst for Attainment of Sustainable Development Goals", Journal of Contemporary Education and E-Learning,, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 65-76 |
| 5 | Offor, U.I., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Nwikpo, M.N., & Osuchukwu, P.A.. (2025, April), "Parental Involvement, Social Media use, and Peer Loyalty as Correlates of Political Knowledge Acquisition among University Students", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 1-17 |
| 6 | Ezeonwumelu, U.I., Nwikpo, M.N., Offor, U.I., & Stanley, U.M.. (2025, May), "Frequency of Social Media Engagement as Correlates of University Undergraduates Academic Procrastination in Anambra State.", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 1-17 |
| 7 | Nwikpo, M.N., Eluemuno, A.I., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Oyeyemi, A.A.. (2025, May), "EXPLORING THE PSYCHOSOCIAL DRIVERS OF CULTISM AND WEAPON RELATED BEHAVIOUR AMONG STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 13-30 |
| 8 | Neil, M.N., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Eluemuno, A.I., & Oyeyemi, A.A.. (2025, June), "THE ROLE OF FAN PAGE ROMANTIC IDEALS IN REINFORCING PROBLEMATIC DATING APP USE AMONG EMOTIONALLY SENSITIVE UNDERGRADUATES OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 42-59 |
| 9 | Offor, U.I., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Ezeanolue, A.O., Okpara, G.C., & Nwibo, A. C. (2025, May), "COLLABORATIVE STUDY STRATEGIES AS PREDICTORS OF ACADEMIC GOAL-ORIENTATION OF UNDERGRADUATE ENGLISH LEARNERS IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA", IRASS Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 5-11 |
| 10 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Nwikpo, M.N., Offor, U.I., & Ezeanolue, A.O. (2025, May), "Social Media Engagement as a Correlate of Entrepreneurial Intentions of University Undergradutes in Anambra State, Nigeria", IRASS Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 92-97 |
| 11 | Offor, U.I., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Ezeanolue, A.O., Okpara, G.C., & Nwibo, A. C. (2025, May), "COLLABORATIVE STUDY STRATEGIES AS PREDICTORS OF ACADEMIC GOAL-ORIENTATION OF UNDERGRADUATE ENGLISH LEARNERS IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA", IRASS Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 5-11 |
| 12 | Ifeoma, E.E., Nwoye, M.N., O L., Okeke, Aniaku, O.L., Okeke, A.M., Ngwu, A.N., Osakwe, I.J., Inweregbuh, O.C., Onyeagba, M.C.N., Nwikpo, M.N., Eluemuno, A.I., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Metu, C.A., & Anyanwu, A.N. (2025, July), "Influence of students reasoning patterns on achievement in Senior Secondary School Plane Geometry: Implications for Biology Education Practitioners", CINEFORUM, Vol. 65, (Issue 3), pp 149-162 |
| 13 | Nwikpo, M.N., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Eluemuno, A.I., & Anierobi, E.I. (2025, September), "Impact of Low-Intensity Conflicts on The Mental Health and Academic Performance of Undergraduates: A Comparative Study Between Universities in Southeast and South-South Geopolitical Zones of Nigeria", Journal of Educational Research on Children, Parents & Teachers,, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 11-25 |
| 14 | Ikeh, F.E., Adinna, P.I., Onyekwelu, R.A., Nwikpo, M.N., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Eluemuno, A.I., Oparaugo, U.I., Kalu, I.A., Okaforcha, C.C., Onyeagba, M C.N., Anyanwu, A.N., & Odo, S E. (2025, August), "Structural Modelling of The Influence of Teachers’ Self-Regulation, Emotional Management, Motivational Skills and Job Satisfaction on Teaching Effectiveness in Senior Secondary Schools", Well Testing, Vol. 34, (Issue 3), pp 251-282 |
| 15 | Nwikpo, M.N., Eluemuno, A.I., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., & Alaribe, C.O. (2025, July), "Parental Monitoring and Open Communication Strategies as Predictors of Adolescents' Social Media Use and Adjustment among undergraduates in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Counseling and Educational Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 16 | Ezeonwumelu,V.U., Offor, U.I., Nwikpo, M.N., Ufearo, G.N. (2025, September), "ENHANCING TEACHER EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYABILITY IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA: A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN APPROACH", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, pp 436-446 |
| 17 | Eleje, L.I., Ezeugo, N.C., Esomonu, N.P.M., Metu, I.C., Anierobi, E.I., Mbelede, N.G., Nwosu, K.C., Ezeonwumelu,V.U., Ufearo, F.N., & Eleje, G.U. (2025, November), "Artificial intelligence adoption in higher education in Nigeria", Discover Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 5, (Issue 335), pp 1-17 |
| 18 | Nwosu, K.C., Nwikpo, K.C., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Okafor, C., Alaribe, C.O. Orakpor, A., & Ezennaka, A O. (2025, December), "Inter-class peer mentoring, truancy reduction and academic engagement in rural Nigeria schools: a pilot study", European Journal of Psychology of Education, Vol. 40, (Issue 142), pp 1-31 |
| 19 | Ezennaka, A O., Anierobi, E.I., Oyeyemi, A.A., & Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2024, March), "EFFECTS OF WHATSAPP HANDLE CONNECTEDNESS AND FOLLOW-UP BY LECTURERS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS", Sapientia Foundation Journal of Education, Sciences and Gender Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 443+452 |
| 20 | Nwikpo, M.N., Oparaugo, U.I., Anierobi, E.I., & Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2024, June), "Psycho-Sociocultural Determinants of Code-Switching among Igbo- Speaking English Language Undergraduates in", Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, Vol. 50, (Issue 6), pp 534-547 |
| 21 | Ezeonwumelu,V.U., Anierobi, E.I., Okafor-Agbala,U.C., Onyebuchi, A.C., Akudolu, C.A. (2024, June), "Lecturers Workload as a Correlate of Work Burnout and Research Procrastination in Anambra State", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 1945-1950 |
| 22 | Ugochukwu, M.B., Okoro, C.C., & Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2024, July), "Socioemotional Correlates of Academic Grit among University Undergraduates in Abia State, Nigeria", Journal of Effective Teaching Methods, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 15-23 |
| 23 | Offor, U.I., Ezeonwumelu,V..U., Nwikpo, M.N., & Chinyeaka, E., K. (2024, December), "Social Media Use as a Predictor of Suicide Ideation among University Undergraduate in Anambra State", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 9, pp 1-16 |
| 24 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Nwikpo, M.N., Eluemuno, A.I., & Ozorenemuo, U.B.. (2024, December), "Social Support Systems as correlates of Academic Achievement Motivation of Secondary School Students in Anambra State.", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 103-119 |
| 25 | Anierobi, E.I., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Ufearo, F.N., and Okika, C.L. (2024, May), "Academic Overload, Academic Stress and Social Development Among Secondary School Students in Anambra State in a Period of Economic uncertainty", Unizik Orient Journal of Education, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 212-224 |
| 26 | Anierobi, E.I., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Alaribe, C.O., Apiti, A. A.and Amobi, U.C.. (2024, March), "Assessing Continuing Education Programme Students’ Perception, Attitude, Readiness and Willingness to Adopt e-Learning in a Public University in Anambra State", Social Science and Humanities Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 34697-34706 |
| 27 | Amaonye, C.B., Anyaeji, A.V., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Thompson, C.C., and Onwuegbuchunam, M.O.. (2023, April), "ADVOCACY FOR ONLINE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM TOWARDS ENHANCING ACCESS TO HIGHER EDUCATION IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT", Unizik Journal of Education Management and Policy, UJOEMP, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 28 | Nwosu, K.C., Wahl, W.P., Nwikpo, M.N., Hickman, G.P., Ezeonwumelu,V.U. Akuneme, C.C. (2022, November), "School refusal behaviours profiles among nigerian adolescents: differences in risk and protective psychosocial factors", Current Psychology |
| 29 | Nwikpo, M.N., Anierobi, E.I, Eluemuno, A.I., ., Ezennaka, A.O., & Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2022, November), "Indecent Dressing Among Female Undergraduates on Sexual Conduct and Study Engagement of Their Male Counterparts in Universities in the Southeast Nigeria", European Journal of Education and Pedagogy, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 36-53 |
| 30 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Anierobi, E.I., and Ezennaka, A.O. (2022). (2022, September), "Cyber-Bullying as a Predictor of Suicide Ideation and Psychological Wellbeing of Undergraduate Students in Tertiary Institutions in Southeast, Nigeria", The Educational Psychologist, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 83-91 |
| 31 | Ezeonwumelu,V.U., Okenwa-Fadele, A.I., Nwikpo, M.N., Oparaugo, U.I , and Okoro, C.C. (2022, December), "Students’ and Teachers’ Perception of Cyberbullying and Its Influence on the Academic Grit of Senior Secondary School Students in Onitsha South LGA, Anambra State", Asian Journal of Education and Social Studies, Vol. 37, (Issue 3), pp 28-38 |
| 32 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U.,Okpala, G.C., and Amaonye, C.B. (2022, October), "Delay of gratification and academic grit as predictors of entrepreneurial self-efficacy", COOU Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 472-484 |
| 33 | Isong, H.B., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Okoro, C.C., and Udofia, N.A.. (2021, September), "Peer variables and academic identification of senior secondary school students in Uyo Education Zone.", Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 107-115 |
| 34 | Eduwem, J.D., Omole, C., Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2021, January), "Principals Quality Control Of Time Book, Teachers Class Attendance, And Teachers Job Performance In Secondary Schools In Calabar Education Zone Of Cross River State, Nigeria", IOSR Journal of Research and Method in Education |
| 35 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U.,Nwikpo, M.N., Okoro, C.C., Ekanem, E.I. (2021, June), "Social Media Addiction And Time Management Skills Of University Students In Akwa Ibom State", Global Journal of Social Science Studies |
| 36 | Ikpe, I,U., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Okoro, C.C., Udofia, N., Akpan, I.D. (2021, August), "EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ACADEMIC ADJUSTMENT OF SECOND-YEAR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Education, Society and Behaviour Science, Vol. 34, (Issue 7), pp 21-28 |
| 37 | Eduwem, J.D., Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2020, September), "Overloaded Curriculum, Excessive Daily Academic Activities And Students' Learning Effectiveness", Journal of Education, Society and Behaviour Science, Vol. 33, (Issue 8), pp 70-75 |
| 38 | Okoro, C.C. Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2019, January), "Motivating Students For Entrepreneurship Education In Nigerian Primary Schools: The Catching Them Young Phenomenon", Equatorial Journal of Education and Curriculum Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 28-36 |
| 39 | Ezeonwumelu, V. U., Akpan, I. D. , Okoro, C. C. (2019, September), "School Psychosocial Stress Variables And Academic Achievement Motivation Of Senior Secondary School Students In Uyo Education Zone", The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies,, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 113-119 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Akpan, I.D., Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Ekanem, I.E.. (2020, September), "Politicising Education in Nigeria and Meritocracy: Implications for National Development", , Vol. 12, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Okoro, C.C.. (2020, September), "Social Media Engagement And Escapism Tendencies Of Adolescent Students In Uyo Education Zone", Journal of the Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists., Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 54-68 |
| 3 | Ezeonwumelu, V.U., Okoro, C.C.. (2018, October), "Teachers' Strategies For Stimulating Creativity In The Classroom For Functional Education In Nigeria", Journal of Education, University of Uyo, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 277-286 |
| 4 | Okoro, C.C. Ezeonwumelu, V.U. (2017, September), "Improving Teacher Quality For The Nigerian Educational System : Implications For Sustainable National Development", Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists. |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Member, "Department of Educational Foundations Committee on safety of learning materials" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Department of Academic Advising and Result Computation French" (May, 2023) |
| 3 | Member/Secretary, "Department of Educational Foundations Mentoring Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 4 | Vice Chairman, "Department of Educational Foundations Electricity Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, "Department of Educational Foundations ICT committee" (May, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists" (member since 2019), https://journals.ezenwaohaetorc.org/index.php/NCEP/about |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Education in a period of socio political and economic uncertainty", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 1st November, 2023 to 3rd November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "E-learning for sustainable education in contemporary Nigeria", (Department of Educational Foundations), 22nd September, 2023 to 23rd September, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Mental Health and Suicide in Nigeria", (Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists), 6th September, 2023 to 9th September, 2023; Nassarawa State University, Keffi |
| 4 | "Sustainable Development Goals : Challenges, Gains and Prospects", (Center for Sustainable Development), 1st September, 2023 to 2nd September, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "The Nigerian learner as an endangered specie: an analysis of the new wave of kidnapping, bullying, drug and sexual abuse", (National Council of Educational Psychologists), 15th October, 2022 to 17th October, 2022; Zoom |
| 6 | "Education for employability and global competitiveness in the new normal", (Faculty of Education, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam), 10th May, 2022 to 12th May, 2022; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam. |
| 7 | "Increasing Aggression and Violence on the Nigerian Child: Implications for Diversity, Integration and National Development", (National Council of Educational Psychologists), 9th August, 2021 to 9th November, 2021; Imo State University, Owerri |
| 8 | "Digital Technologies and Child Development", (National Council of Educational Psychologists), 4th September, 2019 to 7th September, 2019; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 9 | "7th Annual National Conference on Education", (Faculty of Edu), 16th September, 2018 to 19th September, 2018; Education, University of Uyo. |
| 10 | "6th Annual National Conference on Education", (Faculty of Education), 15th October, 2017 to 18th October, 2017; University of Uyo. |
| 11 | "Learning Crises, Challenges and Sustainable Development", (National Council of Educational Psychologists), 7th September, 2016 to 10th September, 2016; Enugu State University of Technology |
| 12 | "4th Annual National Conference on Education", (Faculty of Education, University of Uyo.), 27th October, 2015 to 30th October, 2015; University of Uyo. |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |