Dr. Njideka Patience Ezeonyejiaku
Dr. Njideka Patience Ezeonyejiaku is a LECTURER II in MASS COMMUNICATION Department, Faculty Of Social Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Njideka Patience Ezeonyejiaku. A married woman and a mother of four children. I worked at Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS for about 24 years as a presenter/producer. I rose to the position of the Station Manager, ABS Onitsha before joining Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka as an Academic Staff after obtaining my PhD in Mass Communication.
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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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2020) January, 2005 to September, 2020 Ph.D Mass Communication |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria. (Master Degree, January, 2009) November, 2000 to June, 2008 Msc Mass Communication |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, June, 2002) October, 1999 to October, 2000 PGD Mass Communication |
| 4 | University Of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1993) October, 1988 to October, 1992 B.A English And Literature |
| 5 | Eastern Academy Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 1988) September, 1982 to June, 1988 |
| 6 | Fegge Niger City Primary School. (FSLC, April, 1986) September, 1976 to June, 1982 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Deputy Director/Head of Station, Anambra Broadcasting Service July, 2014 to January, 2021 |
| 2 | Chief Producer, Anambra Broadcasting Service July, 2011 to July, 2014 |
| 3 | Assistant Chief Producer, Anambra Broadcasting Service January, 2008 to July, 2011 |
| 4 | Principal Producer, Anambra Broadcasting Service July, 2005 to January, 2008 |
| 5 | Senior Producer, Anambra Broadcasting Service July, 2002 to July, 2005 |
| 6 | Producer I, Anambra Broadcasting Service July, 1999 to July, 2002 |
| 7 | Producer II, Anambra Broadcasting Service October, 1996 to July, 1999 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ezeonyejiaku Njideka Patience & Okoyeocha Chinwe Rebecca. (2023, June) Equity for Women in Nigerian Politics: What has Changed? In H. Briel, N. O. Omenugha & H. C. Duru (eds.). Adonis & Abbey Publishers |
| 2 | Ezeonyejiaku, N. & Nworah, U.. (2023, February) Internet Broadcasting. In C.S. Okunna (Ed.), 2nd Ed., Communication and Media Studies: Multiple Perspectives. New Generation Educare Ltd., pp 351-366 |
| 3 | Ezeonyejiaku N.P. (2018, ) Rethinking Global Information Flow: In Defence Of The West" In L.C. Nwodu And I.S. Onunkwo (Eds.) Evolving Thought On International Communication, Diplomacy And The Social Media. Rhyce Kerex Publishers, pp 56-69 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Onyejelem, T.E., Ezeonyejiaku N.P.,Nwafor O.A & Nwodu, G.E.. (2023, October), "Portrayal of drug-related crimes among teenagers in Nollywood movies: A critical discourse analysis of Nimbe", IMSU JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 156-165 |
| 2 | Njideka Patience Ezeonyejiaku, Ifeyinwa Maureen Nwanolue, Chinwe Rebecca Okoyeocha. (2022, January), ""TACKLING SOCIAL MEDIA AND COVID-19 ISSUES IN NIGERIA: THE CASE OF FAKE NEWS AND MISCONCEPTIONS "", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Communication and Media Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-20 |
| 3 | Ezeonyejiaku Njideka Patience & Onyejelem Timothy Ekeledirichukwu. (2021, November), "The Nexus between Communication and Migration in Age of Social Media", Madonna University Journal of Communication Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 167-186 |
| 4 | EZEONYEJIAKU, NJIDEKA, P., ONYEKACHUKWU, FIDELIS, OWUAMALAM, GLORIA O.. (2021, December), "Effectiveness of Vehicle Branding Advertisement on Voting Participation in Awka Metropolis", NTAtvc Journal of Communication, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 174-186 |
| 5 | Nwammuo, A.N., Ezeonyejiaku, N.P., Ekwugha, U.P.. (2020, February), ""Is Digital Culture A Threat To Indigenous Communication?: A Critical Look At Emerging Trends In The Global Platforms" .", The International Journal Of Humanities And Social Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 2) |
| 6 | Emman Owuamalam, Frank Nnaemeka and Njideka Ezeonyejiaku. (2019, June), "Prospects And Challenges Of The Social Media In The Restructuring Debate In Nigeria", NTAtvc Journal of Communication, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 236-250 |
| 7 | Ezeonyejiaku N.P. (2018, July), "Employing The Mass Media For The Sustenance Of Human Dignity In The 21st Century".", ANSU Journal Of Arts And Humanities (AJAAH), Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 68-84 |
| 8 | Ezeonyejiaku N.P. (2018, December), ""The Role Of The Mass Media Towards Environmental Sustainability In Nigeria". NTAtvc Journal Of Communication", NTAtvc Journal of Communication, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 28-42 |
| 9 | Ezegwu, D.T., Ezeonyejiaku, N.P., Asodike, S.O.. (2018, December), ""Newspaper Framing Of Monkey Pox Outbreak And Its Influence On Media Audience Perception In South East Region Of Nigeria". Media And Communication Currents", Department of Mass Communication, University of Maiduguri, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 21-38 |
| 10 | Ezeonyejiaku N.P., Anusionwu, P.. (2017, December), "Electronic Media And The Move Towards Global Peace In The 21st Century".", Journal Of The Literati Philosophia (JOLP), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 74-85 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ezeonyejiaku Njideka Patience, Edogor, Obiorah I, Odogwu Emeka Odogwu. (2022, July), ""CURBING ONLINE HATE SPEECH AND CYBER BULLYING AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTHS"", , pp 21 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Dr. Nelson Obina Omenugha, Dr. Henry Chigozie Duru, Dr. Emmanuel Ebekue, Dr. Njide Ezeonyejiaku, Dr. Adaobi Okeke, Dr. Obiorah Edogor, Dr. Julius Nwosu, Dr. Chibueze Oforbuike, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, Stephen Chikwendu, Emmanuel Anyaogu, Chinwe Nweke. "APPRAISING AUDIENCE EXPOSURE AND RECEPTION OF THE TEACHING ON AIR (TOA) PROGRAMME OF ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT", (Research Work, 2022 March) Awka, Anambra State |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Chairman, Media Linkages and Collaboration Committee, "DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | MEMBER, FACULTY CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, "FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | Chairman, Media publicity sub committee, "African Council for Communication Education ACCE International Conference Tagged ACCE AWKA 2022" (March, 2022 to January, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, "50-50 ACTION WOMEN DELTA STATE CHAPTER" (February, 2022) |
| 5 | Memeber, "Department of Mas Communication (NAU), Silver Jubilee Anniversary Planning Committe" (May, 2021 to August, 2021) |
| 6 | MEMBER, "Town and Gown Planning Committee, Department of Mass Communication Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2021 to November, 2021) |
| 7 | Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee, "Department of Mass Communication Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2021 to February, 2024) |
| 8 | President, "Catholic Woman Organization Immaculate of Mary, Bonssaac, Asaba, Delta State" (March, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Associate Member, "ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS & PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA" (member since 2022), https://acspn.com.ng |
| 2 | Associate Member, "NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS" (member since 2016), https://nipr.org.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "NIGERIAN UNION OF JOURNALIST" (member since 2016), https://nuj.org.ng |
| 4 | Full Member, "African Council for Communication Education, ACCE" (member since 2016), https://acceabuja2019.nou.edu.ng/?page_id=56 |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR COMMUNICATION EDUCATION (NIGERIA CHAPTER)", (African Council for Communication Education (Nigeria Chapter)), 25th October, 2023 to 27th October, 2023; Kano, Kano State |
| 2 | "2023 NDLEA/COOU/MASS COMMUNICATION NATIONAL CONFRENCE", (DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY IN COLLABORATION WITH NATIONAL DRUG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, ABUJA), 7th April, 2023 to 7th June, 2023; IGBARIAM |
| 3 | "23RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF COUNCIL TAGGED "UNIZIK 2022"", (AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR COMMUNICATIN EDUCATION), 24th January, 2023 to 27th January, 2023; Awka, Anambra |
| 4 | "MANDATORY CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPPMENT", (NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS), 22nd August, 2022 to 24th August, 2022; ABUJA |
| 5 | "ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS AND PRACTITIONERS OF NIGERIA", (ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA, ANAMBRA STATE CHAPTER), 21st July, 2022 to 21st July, 2022; AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE |
| 6 | "7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU, UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE", (FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM CAMPUS), 6th July, 2022 to 6th July, 2022; IGBARIAM |
| 7 | "ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS AND PRACTITIONERS OF NIGERIA", (ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS AND PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA, EBONYI STATE CHAPTER), 9th June, 2022 to 9th June, 2022; EBONYI STATE |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "6TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU, UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE", (Faculty of Social Sciences), 30th June, 2021 to 1st July, 2021; COOU Igbariam Campus |
| 2 | "WORKSHOP FOR JOURNALISTS", (THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES (ACU) & NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY (UNIZIK)), 30th March, 2021 to 30th March, 2021; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY (UNIZIK) AWKA |
| 3 | "ANAMBRA STATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EXPOSITION (TECHNO EXPO' 2019)", (ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT MINISTRY OF TERTIARY EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AWKA), 8th October, 2019 to 10th October, 2019; ABS, AWKA |
| 4 | "5TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU, UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE", (Faculty of Social Sciences), 10th July, 2019 to 11th July, 2019; COOU Igbariam Campus |
| 5 | "INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF FREE AND RESPONSIBLE MASS MEDIA IN AFRICA (ICOFARMMIA)", (ICOFARMMIA), 4th June, 2019 to 6th June, 2019; UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, GHANA |
| 6 | "2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING/CONFERENCE", (Nigerian Institute of Public Relations), 30th April, 2019 to 2nd May, 2019; Abuja, FCT |
| 7 | "AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR COMMUNICATION EDUCATION (ACCE, NIGERIA CHAPTER) 20TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE", (ACCE NIGERIA), 23rd October, 2018 to 26th October, 2018; PAN-ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY, LAGOS |
| 8 | "4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU, UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE", (Faculty of Social Sciences), 24th May, 2018 to 25th May, 2018; COOU Igbariam Campus |
| 9 | "2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING/CONFERENCE", (Nigerian Institute of Public Relations), 24th April, 2018 to 26th April, 2018; Umuahia, Abia State |
| 10 | "3rd International Conference Of The Faculty Of Social Sciences Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University", (Faculty of Social Sciences), 9th August, 2017 to 12th August, 2017; COOU Igbariam Campus |
| 11 | "2017 ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE/AGM", (Nigerian Institute of Public Relations), 25th April, 2017 to 27th April, 2017; ilorin |
| 12 | "Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Faculty Of Arts", (Faculty of Art, COOU), 23rd November, 2016 to 27th November, 2016; COOU Igbariam Campus |
| 13 | "African Council For Communication Education (Nigeria Chapter)", (African Council for Communication Education (Nigeria Chapter)), 25th October, 2016 to 28th October, 2016; University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt Rivers State |
| 14 | "Nwuneli International Conference 2011", (Department of Mass Communication Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 4th July, 2011 to 5th July, 2011; Barnhill Resort & Park, Awka and J.Jumac Hotels & Towers, Awka |