Dr. Kobimdi Cordelia Umeh
Dr. Kobimdi Cordelia Umeh is a LECTURER I in MASS COMMUNICATION Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 | Abia State University, Uturu Abia State. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2025) February, 2020 to September, 2025 Ph. D. Development Communication And Strategic Studies |
| 2 | Enugu State University Of Science And Technology (ESUT). (Bachelor Degree, December, 2016) August, 2011 to August, 2015 B.Ed. Education Management /English |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, May, 2013) August, 2008 to August, 2013 MSc. Mass Communicatio |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2004) August, 2000 to August, 2004 BSc. Mass Communication |
| 5 | St.Augustine's College, Ibusa Delta State. (SSCE, August, 1998) September, 1992 to June, 1998 WAEC Senior School Certificate |
| 6 | Central School, Onuiyi Nsukka. (FSLC, August, 1992) September, 1987 to May, 1992 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairperson, 2026 National Convention Planning Committee, NFCS Alumni, St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Chaplaincy, UNIZIK (National) March, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | ICT Officer, Mass Communication Department, UNIZIK February, 2026 to Present |
| 3 | Secretary, 2026 ALUMNI CONVERGE 2.0 PLANNING COMMITTEE (AC2C), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Association (National) February, 2026 to Present |
| 4 | Vice-Chairman, Alumni Strategy Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Association (National) January, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | Patron, St. Paul Board of Lectors, St. Joseph the Worker Chaplaincy, UNIZIK, Awka March, 2024 to Present |
| 6 | Member, 2021/2022 Freshers' Orientation Planning Committee, Student Affairs Dept., Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to October, 2022 |
| 7 | Ex-Officio II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Association (Awka Branch) June, 2022 to Present |
| 8 | Secretary, Committee on Cases of Felayed Graduation and Staff Fair Hearing, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2019 to December, 2020 |
| 9 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2019 to Present |
| 10 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2019 to Present |
| 11 | Headmaster I, Udoka Basic School, Awka July, 2018 to February, 2019 |
| 12 | Membe, Faculty Seminar Series Committee, Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2018 to December, 2020 |
| 13 | Exco-Member Non-Academic Staff Union, Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board, Awka May, 2016 to June, 2018 |
| 14 | Director of Socials, ASUBEB Administrative Staff Welfare Association, Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board, Awka June, 2014 to June, 2018 |
| 15 | Secretary, Isuofia Peoples Union Federated, Awka Branch (Women Wing)) April, 2014 to February, 2019 |
| 16 | Administrative Officer I, Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board, Awka April, 2013 to Present |
| 17 | Administrative Officer II, Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board, Awka April, 2011 to July, 2018 |
| 18 | Branch Manager, Pa-Cent Technologies Ltd Awka August, 2007 to August, 2011 |
| 19 | (NYSC) Instructor/Public Relations Executive, Pa-Cent Technologies Ltd Awka August, 2006 to August, 2007 |
| 20 | Presenter/Anchor person, Corpers' Rendezvous (Community Development Radio Programm), Anambra State Broadcasting Service, Awka August, 2006 to August, 2007 |
| 21 | Reporter/News Correspondent, Pathfinder Media House, Ibusa Delta State May, 2002 to Present |
| 22 | Peer Educator/Facilitator, Community Health Education And Development In Africa (CoHEDA) February, 2002 to August, 2003 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Umeh K.C., Ekweonu C.L.. (2020, ) Designing Messages And Strategies For Development Communication Campaigns New generation educare Ltd |
| 2 | Ekweonu C.L, Umeh K. C.. (2020, ) Public Relations Campaign Planning And Execution New generation educare Ltd |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Kobimdi Cordelia Umeh, Walter Ihejirika, & Innocent Paschal Ihechu. (2025, June), "Popularity of Social Media Platforms and Youth Preference of Digital Tools for Human Capital Development in South-East Nigeria", International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 209 -303 |
| 2 | Kobimdi Cordelia Umeh, Rev.Fr. Prof. Walter Ihejirika, Dr. Innocent Paschal Ihechu. (2025, June), "Influence of Informal Communication Channels on Youth Awareness and Engagement with E-Governance Opportunities in South-East Nigeria: A Focus on Word of Mouth and WhatsApp Networks", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 2188 -2199 |
| 3 | Ikechukwu Innocent Umeh, Kobimdi Cordelia Umeh. (2025, January), "A Comparative Analysis of AI System Development Tools for Improved Outcomes", International l Journal of Sustainability Management and Information Technologies, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 20 |
| 4 | Chinedu Lawrence Ekweonu, Innocent Paschal Ihechu, Kobimdi Cordelia Umeh. (2025, November), "Influence of Corporate Image on Awka Residents’ Patronage of Government Owned Commercial Transport Companies", International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 11), pp 244 - 254 |
| 5 | Umeh,K.C and Onuigbo O.. (2023, June), "Citizen Witnessing: The Catalyst in Social Media Role in Moral Degradation and Insecurity in Nigeria", Journal of Mass Communication Fedpoly, Oko |
| 6 | Ihechu, Innocent Paschal , Umeh Kobimdi Cordelia , Ekweonu Chinedu Lawrence. (2023, December), "ICT-Mediated Personalized Strategic Leadership-Followership Communication in Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), Vol. 8, (Issue 12), pp 301 -307 |
| 7 | Umeh Kobimdi Cordelia, Onuigbo Ugochukwu U.. (2023, October), "EXPLORING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTI-DRUG CAMPAIGNS IN COMBATING AND PREVENTING DRUG ABUSE AMONG SOUTH-EAST NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS", International Journal of Public Health and Pharmacology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 53 - 67 |
| 8 | Ihechu, P. I., Umeh, K.c. and Ekweonu, C. L.. (2022, March), "NIGERIAN MEDIA REPORTAGE OF CHILD RIGHTS PROTECTION: ANAMBRA RESIDENT JOURNALISTS’PERCEPTIONS ABOUT CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS", European journal of social sciences studies 7 (3), 2022, Vol. 7, (Issue 3) |
| 9 | Ekweonu, C L, Umeh, K. C. (2021, June), "ASSESSMENT OF SOCIAL MEDIA AS A CHANNEL FOR THE COMBAT OF INSECURITY IN POST COVID NIGERIA: A STUDY OF AWKA RESIDENTS", African Journal of Culture, History, Religion and Tradition |
| 10 | Ihechu, O.I., Ekweonu, C. l and Umeh, K. C.. (2020, January), "AWKA RESIDENTS’PERCEPTION OF SOCIAL MEDIA REPRESENTATION OF FAMILY VALUES IN THE ERA OF INSECURITY IN NIGERIA", abjournals.org |
| 11 | Adum, N.A, Okika, C. C, Umeh, K C, Iwuchukwu, N. (2020, June), "AN APPRAISAL OF THE USE OF GESTALT PRINCIPLES IN LOGOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION AMONG SELECT GRAPHIC ARTISTS IN A NIGERIAN URBAN CITY", Journal of Communication and Media Studies |
| 12 | Adum A. N, Ekwenchi O., Odogwu E, Umeh K.. (2019, June), "Public Attention To Traffic Information In A Major Nigerian City", International Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 56 |
| 13 | Adum A. N, Odogwu E, Umeh K., Ezeanyanwu C.. (2019, June), "The Communication Imperative In Resolving Communal Clashes In Ebonyi State, Nigeria", Public Policy and Administration Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 6) |
| 14 | Adum A. N, Odogwu E, Umeh K., Amete R. C.. (2019, May), "Health Risk Communication And Hazards Of Portable Electricity Generator Use: A Study Of Awareness And Knowledge Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Among Resident Nigerian Public University Students", Journal of Environmental and earth science, Vol. 9, (Issue 6) |
| 15 | Adum, N.A, Ekwenchi O., Odogwu, E, Umeh, K.C. (2019, June), "Communication And Resource Conflict Resolution: The Case Of Aguleri-Kogi Feud Over Ownership Of Crude Oil Finds", Journal of Resource Development and Management, Vol. 56, DOI: 10.7176/JRDM |
| 16 | Adum A. N, Ekwenchi O., Odogwu E, Umeh K.. (2019, September), "Awareness Of Copyright Laws Amend Select Nigerian University Students", Journal of Law, Policy a d Globalization |
| 17 | Adum A. N, Ekwenchi O., Odogwu E, Umeh K.. (2019, June), "The Viability And Utility Of Ecclesiastical Demands For HIV And Genotype Medical Test Information Before Church Mediated Marital Union In Nigeria", Developing County Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 6) |
| 18 | Adum, N. A, Nze, U, Idogwu, E, Umeh, K. (2019, June), "Health Information Lireracy: An Assessment Of Commercial.Bus Driver's Patronage Of 'Mama Put' Food Outlet,and Their Sense Of Vinerability To Food Poison", Journal of Poverty, Investment and Development, Vol. 50, DOI: 10.7176/JPID |
| 19 | Adum, N.A, Odogwu, E, Umeh, K, Amete C, R. (2019, June), "The Inrernet, Freedom Of Expression And Online Readers' Attention To And Utilization Of Online Newspapers' Comment Section", New Media and Mass Communication, Vol. 81 |
| 20 | Adum A. N, Ekwenchi O., Odogwu E, Umeh K. C.. (2019, June), "Intercity Bus Passengers' Perceotion And Response To In-Vehicle Medication Drug Hawking", Journal of Marketing and Consumer Research, Vol. 57 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES" (May, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The 'Kintsukuroi' Relationship - Intertextuality in "Chemical Hearts"" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Circular Leadership Communication and Employee Engagement: Trends, Gaps and Future" (October, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | ICT OFFICER, "Dev. Comm. NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (February, 2026) |
| 2 | ICT OFFICER, "Dev. Comm. NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (February, 2026 to August, 2026) |
| 3 | Chairperson, 2026 National Convention Planning Committee, "NFCS Alumni, St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Chaplaincy, UNIZIK (National)" (March, 2026 to May, 2026) |
| 4 | Secretary, 2026 ALUMNI CONVERGE 2.0 PLANNING COMMITTEE, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Association (National)" (February, 2026 to September, 2026) |
| 5 | Vice-Chairman, Alumni Strategy Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Association (National)" (January, 2025 to December, 2026) |
| 6 | PATRON, St. Pauls' Board of Lectors, "St. Joseph the Worker Chaplaincy, UNIZIK, Awka" (March, 2025 to December, 2026) |
| 7 | Ex-Officio II, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Association (Awka Branch)" (June, 2025 to December, 2026) |
| 8 | 2021/2022 Freshers' Orientation Planning Committee Member, "STUDENT AFFAIRS, UNIZIK" (October, 2022 to November, 2022) |
| 9 | Ex-Officio II, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Association (Awka Branch)" (June, 2022 to May, 2025) |
| 10 | Secretary, Committee on Cases of Delayed Graduation and Staff Fair Hearing,, "Faculty Of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2019 to December, 2020) |
| 11 | SECRETARY, "Isuofia Peoples Union Federated, Awka Branch (Women Wing))" (April, 2014) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Development Communication of Research Association of Nigeria (DECRAN)" - DECRAN0043 (member since 2024), https://web.facebook.com/people/Development-Communication-Research-Association-of-Nigeria/61560114545513/# |
| 2 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)" - AN/R/11677 (member since 2021), https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria" - ---- (member since 2021), http://www.acspn.com.ng/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "African Council for Communication Education" - ---- (member since 2020), http://www. |
| 5 | Full Member, "Nigerian Union of Journalists" (member since 2020), https://nuj.org.ng/index.html |
| 6 | Associate Member, "Nigerian Istitute of Public Relations Awks" - ---- (member since 2020), http://www.nipr.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Empowering Voices and Transforming Communities: Harnessing Development Communication for Sustainable Change in Nigeria", (Development Communication Research Association of Nigeria (DECRAN))), 20th November, 2024 to 22nd November, 2024; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 2 | "25TH International Conference/Annual General Meeting/ Golden Jubilee of the Council", (African Council for Communication Education (ACCE)), 12th November, 2024 to 15th November, 2024; BAZE University, Abuja |
| 3 | "First Prof. Chinyere Stella Okunna International Conference", (Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 6th November, 2024 to 6th November, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "Communicating Science, Technology and Innovation in Times of Economic Distress, Terror, and Pandemic/ Fireside Chats Phoenix: A Case for ICT-Mediated Personalized Leadership -Followershio Communication in Nigeria", (African Council for Communication Education (ACCE, Nigeria Chapter)), 24th January, 2023 to 27th January, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University l, Awka |
| 5 | "Mass Media and Security Challenges in Nigeria/ Citizen Witnessing: The Catalyst in Social Media Role in Moral Degradation and Insecurity in Nigeria", (Department of Mass Communication, Federal Polytechnic,Oko), 1st March, 2022 to 4th March, 2022; Federal Polytechnic, Oko |
| 6 | "Mass Media and Security Challenges in Nigeria/ Media Representation of Insurgency through Film: An Audience Analysis of the Nollywood Movie "Voiceless"", (Department of Mass Communication Federal Polytechnic, Oko), 1st March, 2022 to 4th March, 2022; Federal Polytechnic, Oko |
| 7 | "Media And Citizens Participation I Governance For Accountability And Peace In Society", (Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria), 1st September, 2021 to 2nd September, 2021; Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| 8 | "Social Media And Security Issues In Post Covid-19 Era", (Department of Mass Communication, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam), 30th June, 2021 to 1st July, 2021; COOU, Igbariam |
| 9 | "Nwuneli International Conference", (Department of Mass Communication, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 4th July, 2011 to 5th July, 2011; Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "1st Faculty Workshop on ICT Compliance, Digital Result Upload and Moderation", (Faculty of Social Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 6th March, 2024 to 6th March, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Aligning Yourself to the Publishing Process", (ELSEVIER), 23rd July, 2020 to 24th July, 2020; Zoom |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Eminent Persons Series 2024", (Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter), 29th August, 2024 to 29th August, 2024; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Fund Management: School System Approach", (Center for Human Civilization International), 8th March, 2016 to 10th March, 2016; ASUBEB Awka |
| 2 | "Research Methodology, Funding And Management", (School of Post Graduate Studies), 7th July, 2009 to 11th July, 2009; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |