Dr. Nkechi Irene Onwuka
Dr. Nkechi Irene Onwuka is a LECTURER I in ECONOMICS Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Onwuka Irene Nkechi. A lecturer 11 in Economics Department, Faculty of Social Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka.
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Address: | Economics, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ECONOMICS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam campus. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2024) June, 2021 to May, 2024 PhD Economics |
| 2 | NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 2021) January, 2019 to November, 2021 P.G.D.E EDUCATION |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria.. (Master Degree, February, 2021) February, 2015 to February, 2021 M.Sc.. Economics |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria.. (Post-Graduate Degree, May, 2014) February, 2012 to May, 2014 P.G.D. Economics |
| 5 | INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY. (HND, September, 2002) March, 2000 to September, 2002 H.N.D MASS COMMUNICATION |
| 6 | INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY. (OND, December, 1999) February, 1997 to September, 1999 N.D MASS COMMUNICATION |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State. March, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State. March, 2020 to March, 2021 |
| 3 | secretary, Golden Gate Bureau De Change Ltd February, 2014 to September, 2019 |
| 4 | computer Teacher, Continental Computer College, Asaba Delta State. March, 2011 to November, 2011 |
| 5 | Chief Marketing Officer, Tommy Uchex Investment Nig. Ltd Onitsha June, 2007 to August, 2011 |
| 6 | Sales Representative, IC Igwilo Ventures Nig. Ltd January, 2005 to February, 2007 |
| 7 | Industrial Training, Akal Communication Ltd, Onitsha January, 2000 to September, 2000 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | U. R. Ezenekwe, U. Okoli, C. D. Ukeje & I. Onwuka. (2022, May) Economic Planning: Theory and Practice Eternal Press Awka Anambra State Nigeria, pp 14 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Irene Nkechi Onwuka , Emmanuel Munachi Nwachuya , Chika Maureen Okaforocha , Chika Priscilla Imoagwu and Agbachukwu Okeife Ezeife. (2025, February), "The role of entrepreneurship in Nigeria’s economic development: Perspectives from university students", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 25, (Issue 2) |
| 2 | Onwuka Irene Nkechi, Jakor Nnamdi Micheal, Nwokoye Okechukwu Mathew, Udeze Chike Romanus. (2024, October), "Exploring the Effects of Deficits Financing on Nigeria's Economic Growth.", Technix International Journal for Engineering Research., Vol. 11, (Issue 10), pp 19 |
| 3 | Irene Nkechi Onwuka. (2024, November), "Impact of Investment Climate on Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa.", International Journal of Science and Research Archive, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 17 |
| 4 | Ozoh Joan N., Madueke Chinwe M., Ezenwobi Ngozi F., Onwuka Nkechi I., Ezeife Agbachukwu O.. (2024, November), "Non-Oil Sector Performance and Economic Growth in Nigeria", African Journal of Economics and sustainable Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 12 |
| 5 | Onwuka Irene Nkechi, Udeze Chike Romanus. (2024, September), "Human Capital Development And Economic Growth in Nigeria", International Journal of Humanities Social Science and Management, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 13 |
| 6 | Udeze Chike Romanus, Onwuka Irene Nkechi. (2024, October), "Nexus Between labor force Participation, decent work, and Economic Growth Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, Vol. 11, (Issue 10), pp 19 |
| 7 | Onwuka Irene Nkechi, Agu Anthony Ogbonna, Udeze Chike Romanus, Ugwunna Ogochukwu Theresa.. (2024, November), "Political Turbulence and its Impact on Foreign Direct Investment Inflows in some selected African Countries", International Journal of Current Research and Review, Vol. -7, (Issue -11), pp 16 |
| 8 | Olisaemeka Dennis Maduka,Ndubuisi Vincent Anaenugwu,Onwuka Irene Nkechi. (2024, March), "Employment And Job Creation Through Microfinance Banks In Anambra State", Social Sciences Research, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria, Vol. 10, (Issue 1) |
| 9 | Maduka Olisaemeka Dennis, Ndubuisi Anaenugwu, Onwuka Irene Nkechi. (2024, January), "ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE BANKS TOWARDS POVERTY ALLEVIATION IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP (ENTREP), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 8 |
| 10 | Chika Priscilla Imoagwu, Chika Maureen Okaforocha, Irene Nkechi Onwuka, Chike Kingsley Okoli. (2024, December), "Exchange Rate Fluctuations and Manufacturing Sector performances in Nigeria: issues and implication for Economic Recovery", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 11) |
| 11 | Udeze Chike Romanus, Onwuka Irene Nkechi. (2023, May), "COMPARATIVE IMPACT OF FISCAL AND MONETARY POLICIES ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Advanced Economics, Vol. 10, pp 23 |
| 12 | Onwuka Irene Nkechi, Udeze Chike R.. (2023, May), "Youth Unemployment and Economic Growth in Nigeria", International Research Journal of Economics and Management Studies, Vol. -2, (Issue -2), pp 20 |
| 13 | Eyam, Nkang Enighe, Awara, Felix Eke, Joseph Nsebe Ndome Malachy Ugbaka, Ayodele Oluwafemi, Ayodele Solomon Olusiyi, Nwokoye Mathew Okechukwu, Ogbonna Emmanuel Chukwuma, and Onwuka Irene Nkechi. (2023, September), "Do Fiscal Autonomy Options Impact Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria?", Innovations, Vol. 74, (Issue 3), pp 12 |
| 14 | Okechukwu, Nwokoye, Matthew and Florence, Nwokocha, Azuka and Ignatius Okoye, Machi and Nkechi, Onwuka, Irene and Chidinna, Okechukwu, Stanley and Chika, Ekwugha, Juliet and Marycynthia, Odunukwe, Chiamaka. (2023, October), "Impact of Industrial Sector Growth on Nigeria Economy", Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, Vol. 17, (Issue 11), pp 9 |
| 15 | Nwokoye Matthew Okechukwu , Machi Ignatius Okoye , Nwokocha Azuka Florence , Eze Chioma Confidence , Onwuka Irene Nkechi , Okechukwu Stanley Chidinna and Ekwugha Juliet Chika. (2023, October), "Effect of Exchange Rate on Domestic Price Level in Nigeria", Asian Research Journal of Arts & Social Sciences, Vol. 21, (Issue 3), pp 13 |
| 16 | Nwokoye Mathew Okechukwu , Machi Ignatus Okoye , Irene Onwuka Nkechi and Ekwugha Juliet Chika. (2023, September), "The Impact of Tariffs on Nigerian Economy (2000-2020)", South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics, Vol. 20, (Issue 3), pp 15 |
| 17 | Felix Chukwuma Aguboshim 1, Irene Nkechi Onwuka 2, Ifeyinwa Nkemdilim Obiokafor 3, * and Nwamaka Peace Obot. (2021, April), "Factors Challenging Research And Innovation In Tertiary Education In Nigeria", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews,, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 224–229 |
| 18 | Obisike, Ndubueze Ezindu, Onwuka, Irene Nkechi, Oluwaseun B. Alade, Udeze, R. Chike. (2021, June), "Impact Of Sectoral Growth On Unemployment In Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), Vol. 5, (Issue 6) |
| 19 | Felix Chukwuma Aguboshim, Ifeyinwa Nkemdilim Obiokafor, Irene Nkechi Onwuka. (2021, July), "Strategies for Coping with Frontier Technologies and Innovations in Africa", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. -11, (Issue -1), pp 7 |
| 20 | Ndubueze Ezindu Obisike,Okoli, Uju Victoria,Onwuka, Irene Nkechi,Mba, Stella Ezinne. (2020, June), "Impact Of Government Expenditure On Unemployment In Nigeria: Evidence From Social Expenditure.", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 65-76 |
| 21 | Irene, Nkechi Onwuka, Obi, Kenneth Onyebuchi, Ezenekwe, Uju Regina, Ukeje, Chiemezie Desmond. (2020, March), "EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE VOLATILITY ON MANUFACTURING SECTOR PERFORMANCE IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Economics,Commerce and Management, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 345-359 |
| 22 | George Umeji, Eberechukwu Edith Eleanya, Ndubueze Ezindu Obisike, Camillus N. Okuma, Paul Ikechukwu Unegbu, Irene Onwuka Nkechi. (2020, June), "Social Inclusion; A poverty Reduction Approach", Journal of American Academic Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 21 |
| 23 | Obisike, Ndubueze Ezindu,Onwuka, Irene Nkechi,Okoli, Uju Victoria. (2020, June), "Impact Of International Trade On Nigerian Economic Growth: Evidence From Oil Terms Of Trade", International Journal of Economics and Financial Management, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 2545-5966 |
| 24 | Dr. Felix. C. Aguboshim1; Ifeyinwa Nkemdilim, Obiokafor2; Irene Nkechi, Onwuka3. (2020, October), "Women in Africa: Leveraging ICT in Closing the Gender Gap through Ethics and Values", International Journal of Trend in scientific Research and Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 6 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Amaka G. Metu, Collins U. Udedi, Emmanuel I. Ajudua and Irene Onwuka. "Digital Technology And Youth Employment And Employability In Africa", (Presentation, 2023 August) Nnamdi Azikiwe University- Nigeria |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | member, "Appointment of Conference and Staff Committee" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | member, "Appointment of Accreditation Committee" (March, 2024) |
| 3 | member, "Appointment of Faculty of Social Sciences Homecoming and Awards Committee" (March, 2023) |
| 4 | MEMBER, "AD-HOC COMMITTEE ON HOME COMING EVENT" (January, 2022) |
| 5 | MEMBER, "INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE" (January, 2022) |
| 6 | member, "Knight of St John Intranational, LAUX 516 Fegge Onitsha" (December, 2012) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Knight of St John Intranational, LAUX 516 Fegge Onitsha" (member since 2012), https://www.ksjinigeria.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Catholic Women Organization, St Patrick's Catholic Church, West End Asaba." (member since 2012), https://www.isselu-ukudiocese.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Catholic Women Organization, St Michael's The Arch Angel's Parish, Fegge Onitsha" (member since 2004), https:onitsha-archdiocese.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "First South East Regional Summit on Sustainable Development", (Center for Sustainable Delelopement, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka & United Nations Information Centre for Nigeria, UN House , ASbuja), 31st August, 2023 to 3rd September, 2023; At ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi University Awka Campus |
| 2 | "National Conference on Sustainable Economic Development", (Department of Economics and Development Studies, Akex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike- Ebonyi State.), 2nd June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Ndufu-Alike -Ebonyi State |
| 3 | "7th National Conference of Catholic Bible Society of Nigeria", (CATHOLIC BIBLE SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 23rd October, 2019 to 25th October, 2019; NIGERIA |
| 4 | "Multidisciplinary Research and Innovation in the Field of Engineering, Commerce, Management, Humanities and Science", (Research Foundation of India and JHERF), Technical Session 11 |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Workshop on Research and Grant writing", (CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF POST GRADUATE STUDIES), 25th October, 2023 to 25th October, 2023; NIGERIA |
| 2 | "The 4th Staff Development Seminar Series", (Economics Department Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 10th May, 2021 to 5th October, 2021; Awka Anambra State Nigeria |
| 3 | "Catholic Bible Society of Nigeria Quiz Competition 2018", (CATHOLIC BIBLE SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 6th April, 2018 to 6th April, 2018; ONITSHA-NIGERIA |