His research interest is on Adult Education/ Administration, Women Empowerment, Training Needs, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship Education, Financial Management Strategies in Adult Education and Instructional Leadership.

Teaching and Professional Experiences
1.        Graduate Assistant; University of Nigeria, Nsukka     , 2009-2012.
2.        Assistant Lecturer; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2012-    2013.
3.        Lecturer II ; University of Nigeria, Nsukka ,2013-Date.

Courses Taught/ Coordinated
Media Techniques in Community Development (ADE 122); Organisation and Management of Learning Situations (ADE 131); Historical Background of Adult Literacy Education (ADE 152); Adult Literacy Methods and Practice I (ADE 151); Adult Education as a Career (ADE 212); and Indigenous Communication Strategies in Adult Education (ADE 251).

Membership of Professional Bodies
1.        Member Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.
2.        Member Nigerian National Council for Adult Educators.

Current Research and Publications

1.        Nwobi, Anthonia. Ujunwa. & Onwuadi, Charles Chibuike (2010). An Assessment of     Non-Formal Education Programme in Nsukka L.G.A. of Enugu State: The Need for     Curriculum Reform in 21st Century. Curriculum and Media Technology Research –     Journal of CUDIMAC U.N.N 2 (1) 58 – 72.

2.        Onwuadi, Charles Chibuike (2011).  Perception of Adult Educators on Lifelong     Learning in a Global Society. Journal of Adult Education and Development. 5 (1) 223     – 233.

3.    Onwuadi, Charles Chibuike (2014). Repositioning Adult Education Programme for Enhancement of Entrepreneurial Skills in Adult Learners. Faculty of Education International Journal of Educational Research. 13(1), 145 –156.

4.    Onwuadi, Charles Chibuike (2014) Assessment of the Training Needs of Adult Education Instructors for Global Competiveness in Anambra State, Nigeria.  Journal of Adult Education and Development. 6 (1) 223 – 233.

Name:                  Amaechi, Chidi Mike

Position:                Lecturer I

Contact Details:     Department of History & International Studies,  University of Nigeria Nsukka

E-Mail Address:       Chidi.amaechi@unn.edu.ng

Brief Biography

Chidi Amaechi is a lecturer in the department of history and international studies

PUBLICATIONS:
1.    C. N. Ajaebili and C. M. Amaechi, “Multiculturalism: Strategy for National Integration in Nigeria”. Nsukka Journal of the Humanities, Number 22, 2014, 125-134.

2.    Amaechi, Chidi M. and Mbalisi, Chinedu N. “Globalization and Developing Countries: Milestones on Nigeria’s Economic Development”, Uzu: Journal of History and International Studies (UJHIS) Vol.3, No.1, Dec. 2012.
 
3.    Ihediwa, N. C. and Amaechi, C. M. (2011) “Understanding the Moral Obligations of the   
Citizens and the Corresponding State Responsibilities: The Nigerian Experience” in Jumoke F. Oloidi (ed.) Nigerian Peoples: Cultures and Development (Enugu: Humanities Unit, School of General Studies UNN & Ebenezer Productions Ltd.), 115-129.

4.    Amaechi, C. M. (2010) “Democratization In Nigeria: Nation-Building Versus State Building,”International Journal of Development and Management Review (NJODEMAR), Vol. 5, No. 1, 156-165.
5.    Amaechi, C. M. (2009) “The Gulf War as A Fall-Out of the Changing Global Balance”   International Journal of Development and Management Review (NJODEMAR), Vol. 1, June, 127-139.
6.    Uwazie, I. U., Ihugba, O. and Amaechi, C. M.(2009) “Climate Change, Livelihood and   
Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: The Role of Agriculture” in I. U. Uwazie et al (eds.) Crisis in the Nigerian Economy: The Way Forward, (Proceedings of the 8th National Conference on Crisis in the Nigerian Economy, Organized by School of Social Sciences, Alvan Ikoku Fed. College of Education, Owerri, from 19th - 22nd November, 2008), 86-92.

7.    Amaechi, Chidi M. “The Modern Concept and the Pre-Colonial Igbo Idea of Peacebuilding”     
with Okoro, S. I. (Accepted for Publication in Ikenga: Journal of the Institute of African Studies, Vol. 15).
8.    Amaechi, C. M. “Igbo Traditional Socio-Cultural Institutions and the Restoration of the Much-Needed Unity” Accepted for Publication in Apollos O. Nwauwa and Chima J. Korieh (Eds) Fundamentals of Igbo Studies, Volume 3.

CONFERENCE PAPERS:
1.    Amaechi, Chidi M., “Ethnic Conflicts in Nigeria as The Culmination of the Clamour for Federalism: A Historical Experience” Paper presented with Okoro, S. I. at the Historical Society of Nigeria 58th/59th Annual Conference on Nigeria: 100 Years After the Amalgamation held from 22nd – 25th September, 2014 at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State – Nigeria.

2.    Amaechi, Chidi M. “Gender In Pre-Colonial Igbo Worldview: Domination, Equality or Complementarity?” International Colloquium on The Igbo Question in Nigeria: Before, During and After Biafra Held at Enugu from 11th – 14th March, 2014


3.    Amaechi, Chidi M. “The Modern Concept and the Pre-Colonial Igbo Idea of Peacebuilding” Paper presented with Okoro, S. I. at the Conference on “Fifty Years of African Studies at University of Nigeria, Nsukka” Organized by the Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 12th – 14th June, 2013.

4.    Amaechi, C. M. “Social Media and Social Transformation in the 21st Century: The African Experience” Paper presented with Ihediwa, N. C. at the International Interdisciplinary Conference / Inaugural Lecture of the Chinua Achebe Annual Lecture Series Organized by the Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 23rd – 28th April, 2012.

5.    Amaechi, Chidi M. Intra/Inter Group Relations: Mbano and Their Neighbours in  
      Contemporary Igboland. Paper presented with Mbalisi, Chinedu N., at the Zonal   
      Conference Organized by the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) South-East Zone at  
      Ebonyi State University, Abakiliki from 13th to 14th September, 2011.

6.    Amaechi, C. M. “Igbo Traditional Socio-Cultural Institutions and the Restoration of the   
      Much-Needed Unity” Presented at the 9th Igbo Studies Association International   
      Conference, at Howard University, Washington DC, U.S.A., from 8th-9th April, 2011.

7.    Amaechi, C. M. “Nation Building in Nigeria and the Indispensability of Human Rights”  
      Presented at the 55th Annual Congress of the Historical Society of Nigeria on Nigeria at   
      50: The Challenges of Nation Building, Held at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria –  
      Nigeria from 25th – 27th October, 2010.

8.    Amaechi, C. M. “Harmful Cultural Practices and Implications for Sexual and Reproductive Health of Women” Presented at the Training Workshop on Building the Capacities of CSOs and Media on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Nigeria, Organized by Centre for the Right to Health and the Australian Government Aid Programme, at De Legend Hotel Owerri, Nigeria, from 30th August – 1st September, 2010.

9.    Amaechi, C. M. “Advocacy Tips And Good Media Relationship Civil Society Organizations” Presented at the 2nd Stage of Capacity Building Workshop for CSOs in the Water and Sanitation Sector, Organized by the European Union, in Association with the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Anambra State Technical Unit (STU), at Parktonian Hotels, Awka, Nigeria, from 27th – 29th January, 2010.

10.    Amaechi, C. M. “Proposal Writing for Donor-Funded Activities in the Water and Sanitation Sector”, Presented at the 2nd Stage of Capacity Building Workshop for CSOs in the Water and Sanitation Sector, Organized by the European Union, in Association with the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Anambra State Technical Unit (STU), at Parktonian Hotels, Awka, Nigeria, from 27th – 29th January, 2010.

11.    Amaechi, C. M. “Constitution Making in Nigeria: Realities and Projections”, A Lead Paper Presented at the Workshop on Constitution Making in Nigeria, Organized by the Rural Empowerment and Development Network (RUWEN), in Conjunction with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES), for the South-East Zone, at Metro Hotel Abakiliki, Nigeria, from 9th-11th March, 2005.

12.    Amaechi, C. M. “Building Peace in Nigeria in this Era of Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons”, A Lead Paper Presented at the Civil Societies’ Roundtable Discussion on Proliferation of Small Arms & Light Weapons and the Future of Nigeria, Organized by the Centre for Development Constitutionalism and Peace Advocacy (CD-COPA), at Pastoral Centre, Owerri, from 28th - 29th May, 2004.

1. Dept. of History and International Studies, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka,   2009-Present -     Lecturer I

2. Dept. of History & Int’l Studies, Alvan Ikoku Fed. College of Education, Owerri, Imo State.         2005-2009, Part-Time Lecturer.

3. Depts. of History & Int’l Studies & Education Social Studies,    Imo State University, Owerri, 1999-2010, Part-Time Lecturer.

4. Centre for Dev., Constitutionalism & Peace Advocacy (CD-COPA), Owerri, Imo State.  1998-2009.  Research Officer

His areas of interest include: Political and Social History, International Studies, Gender, Peace  and Conflict Studies.

His research interest is on Adult Education/ Administration, Women Empowerment, Training Needs, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship Education, Financial Management Strategies in Adult Education and Instructional Leadership.

Surname:             Stella C. Nwizu 
Position:               Professor
Contact Details:    Department of Adult Education & Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria Nsukka              

E-Mail Address:     stella.nwizu@unn.edu.ng 

Brief Biography

Stella is an expert in Extension and Distance Education with emphasis on material development and evaluation in extension and distance education. Stella holds a bachelor’s degree in Education Economics (Second Class Hons Upper Division). Her doctorate degree is in Extension and Distance Education. She has published over 45 papers in various learned journals and presented papers at national and international conferences. At the University of Nigeria, Stella rose to the rank of Professor, Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies. She has been involved in various projects relating to quality education for sustainable development. Some of these projects have already been completed and were sponsored by development organizations and agencies.

Her areas of research interests are in designing extension education programmes, material development and evaluation in distance education, non-formal/ literacy education, information communication technology in education, women’s education and human resource development.

Her areas of research interests are in designing extension education programmes, material development and evaluation in distance education, non-formal/ literacy education, information communication technology in education, women’s education and human resource development.

Courses Taught
•    Distance Education
•    Adult Education and International Scene
•    Designing Extension Education Programmes
•    Innovation in Adult education
•    Financing Adult education
•    Economics of Adult Education
•    Designing Instructional Materials in Distance Education
•    Comparative Studies in Distance Education
•    Administration of Distance Education

Other Scholarly Activities (Membership of Professional Bodies)
     Member, Community and Adult Education Research Society of Nigeria.(CARESON
     Associate Fellow, African Institute for Applied Economics (AIAE)
     Nigerian National Council for Adult Education. (NNCAE)
     Association for Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria. (APQEN)
     Gender Association in Science, Arts and Technology. (GASAT)
     National Association of Women Academics.  (NAWACS)
     Nigerian Educational Research Association (NERA)
     Assistant Secretary, Nigerian National Council for Adult Education
      Assistant Editor, CARESON Journal of Development
     Associate Editor, Journal of Adult Education and Development (JAED)
     Editor, International Journal for Education, Science and Public Policy in Africa           (IJESPPA)
     Review Editor, Sage Open Access Publication

Current Research and Publications

Nwizu, S.C (2010). Attaining the millennium development goals (MDGs) in Nigeria through distance education (DE): opportunities and needed reforms. Journal of adult education and development. 4(1)

Nwizu, S.C. (2010). Networking for lifelong learning and development in africa: Implications for distance learning technologies. Journal of Nigerian Educational Research Association. 15(1).

Nwizu, S.C. (2011). Implementing internal quality assurance strategies by distance education institutes of nigerian universities: perception of distance education staff. International Journal of Educational Research 11(1).

Nwizu, S.C. (2011). Contributions and Future Directions of Literacy Extension Programmes of University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Journal of Adult Education and Development 5 (1)

Nwizu, S.C. & Obetta, K.C. (2011) Innovative Strategies in Adult Literacy Education in Nigeria. In Fajonyomi A. (ed.) Adult Education and Extension Services. Maiduguri: Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Department.

Ezeudu,S., Ezeani, E., Onuoha, J. & Nwizu, S. (2011). Nigeria at Fifty: Issues, Challenges and Agenda Vol. I. Enugu: Timex Publisher.

Ezeudu,S., Ezeani, E., Onuoha, J. & Nwizu, S. (2011). Nigeria at Fifty: Issues, Challenges and Agenda Vol. 2. Enugu: Timex Publisher.

Selected Project Experiences

     Redesigning the Curriculum for the Market/Mechanic Village School Programmes in south eastern Nigeria (Funded by ETF)
     Impact Assessment of the Federal Teachers Scheme of the Universal Basic Education in South East Nigeria (Funded by UBE)
     Assessment of Gaps in Non Formal Education Delivery in UNICEF ‘A’ Field States of Nigeria (Funded by UNICEF)
     Capacity Building Project for Literacy Instructors/ Facilitators (Funded by NMEC).
     Project on Restructuring of Adult and Non-Formal Education Minimum Standards (Funded by National Commission for Colleges of Education)
     Capacity Building Project for Officers on Grade levels 14-16 in the Federal Civil Service (OHCSN) (Funded by MDGs)
     Critiquing, Editing and Formatting of Developed Document Titled; NFE in Nigeria: Policy Issues and Practice. (Funded by National Commission For Mass Literacy Adult and Non-Formal Education)

Selected previous publications

•    Nwizu, S.C. (1998). Literacy level of rural women on basic environmental issues: an assessment of empirical evidence from Omor, Anambra state. Benin  journal of educational studies. (11) 1& 2.

•    Nwizu, S. C. (2001). Perception of NTI students on the effectiveness of tutor-interaction in distance education, African journal of education. (6) 2.

•    Nwizu, S.C. (2001). In search of a suitable methodology for adult education: the role of distance education through information technology. International journal of educational research (5).

•    Nwizu, S. C. and Ekwelem, V. O. (2002). Accessibility and factors inhibiting effective use of information media by adult learners in the democratization of knowledge. International journal of arts and technology education (2) 1.

•    Nwizu S.C. (2003). Availability and utilization of media for distance education programmes of Nigerian universities. Journal of world council for curriculum and instruction (WCCI) Nigerian chapter forum (4) 1

•    Nwizu, S.C. (2003). Innovations in material development for adult learners in the universal basic education. The Nigerian universal basic education journal (2)
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•    Nwizu, S. C. (2004) Developing knowledge-based societies: challenges for tertiary distance education and distance educators. Health and movement education journal. (8) 1

•    Nwizu, S. C. and Ekwelem, V. O. (2004). Distance education and information technology in the new millennium. Journal of research in education. (3) 1.

•    Nwizu, S. C. (2005). Challenges and strategies in the distance education of women. Journal of adult education and development. (3) 1
.  
•    Nwizu, S. C. (2005). Challenges and strategies in the distance education of women. Journal of adult education and development. (3) 1

•    Nwizu, S.C. (2008).  The role of distance education (DE) institutions in ameliorating the challenges of women retirees. Journal of Educational Foundations 5(1)   
 
•    Nwizu, S.C (2010). Attaining the millennium development goals (MDGs) in Nigeria through distance education (DE): opportunities and needed reforms. Journal of adult education and development. 4(1)

•    Nwizu, S.C. (2010). Networking for lifelong learning and development in africa: Implications for distance learning technologies. Journal of Nigerian Educational Research Association. 15(1).

•    Ogwo, B.A., Onwe, V.E. & Nwizu, S.C. (2010). Globalized Workforce development and Responsible Global citizenship through e-Literacy Capacity building Programs for Low Income African Countries. In Mamumbe, B.M. (ed). E-Agriculture and E-Government for global Policy Development: Implications and Future Directions. Hershey NY: Information Science Reference (162-175).

Courses Taught/Coordinated:
ADE 432, ADE313, ADE 454, ADE 231, ADE203
 Other Scholarly Activities (Membership of Professional Bodies)
1.    Member Nigerian National Council Adult Education
2.     Women in the Academics
3.    UNN women co operative

Extension and Distance Education
Women Education and Youth Empowerment

Current Research and Publication
1.    Ebirim Ugomma (2014), Competency of Distance learning Educators and Effective Application of E-learning in Distance learning schools. Journal of Humanities and social science (10SR-JHSS), Vol. 19 Issue 2, pg. 61-66. www. IOSR journals. org.

2.    Ebirim Ugomma (2014), Utilization of Internet Services for Distance-learning Education in Nigeria Universities, it’s Implications on millennium Development Goals. International Journal of innovative Research & Development, Vol.3, Issue 2, pg. 105-109. www. Ijird.com.
3.    Ebirim Ugomma (2014), Creating Entrepreneurial Environment for Sustainable Development in Nigeria through Adult and Non-Formal Education. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, Vol.3, Issue 2, pg.99-104. www.ijird.com.  

4.    Ebirim Ugomma (2014), Entrepreneurship Education for out-of-school Youths in Nigeria. 10SR Journal of Business and management (10SR-JBM), Vol.16, Issue 1, pg.70-76. www. IOSR Journals.org.  

5.    Ebirim Ugomma & Obasi S.N. (2014), Utilization of Indigenous Communication and Promotion of learning in rural Communities a case study, Nsukka. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, Vol.3, Issue 2, pg. 87-92.   www.ijird.com.  


6.    Ebirim Ugomma, Ochai G.O & Obasi S.N (2014), Management of Student Personnel serious in Nigerian Universities through the Application of Intonation and communication Technology. 10SR Journal of Research & method in Education (10SR-JRME), Vol.4, Issue 3, pg. 53-59. www.iosrjournals.org.

7.    Ebirim Ugomma (2014), poverty Alleviation of Adults and Non-Formal Education of Otukpo people in Benue State Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Research & Development, Vol.3, Issue 2, pg. 93-98. www.ijird.com.

8.    Ebirim Ugomma (2014) The Needs for Training Adult Educations in the Global society Imo state, Nigeria as a Case study. International Journal of Innovative Research & Studies (IJIRS), Vol.3, Issue 3, www.ijirs.com.

9.    Ebirim Ugomma & Obasi S.N. (2014) Providing Infrastructural and curriculum for ICT Utilization in University of Nigeria, Nsukka. International Journal of Innovative Research & studies (IJIRS) Vol.3, Issue 3. www.ijirs.com.  
Previous Publications:
1.    Ebirim Ugomma & Nwizu S.C (1998), Factors/inhabiting Effective functioning of Extra-mural unit of the university of Nigeria, Nsukka. Careson Journal of Research and Development, Vol.2, No.1, pg. 41-53.

2.    Ebirim Ugomma (1999/2000), Mobilization of Rural former for Democracy. Careson Journal of Research and Development, Vol.3, No. 1& 2, pg 147-157.

3.    Ebirim Ugomma (2000), Administration and Management of Distance Education programme in Nigeria: A case study of University of Abuja, Journal of Adult Education & Development, pg. 121-128.

4.    Ebirim Ugomma (2000), Expected Contraints on the participation of Adult Learners in the Implementation of the universal Basic Education (UBE), The Nigerian universal Basic Education Journal Vol.1, No 1, pg. 127-131.

5.    Ebirim Ugomma (2000), Activities of Ehime women’s Self-help Associations for poverty Alternation. Journal of Nigerian Educational Research Association, Vol. 14, No. 2, pg 163-168.

Surname:              Ebirim Ugomma Nkeonye
Position:                Lecturer

Contact Details:    Department of Adult Education & Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria Nsukka
E-Mail Address:     ebirimugomma@gmail.com

Brief Biography

Ugomma was born in the mid-sixties from the noble family of late Nze Jeremaiah Orjiako Dibia and Nneoma Marcellina Chikwere Orjiako in Ehime-Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State. She is the fifth child from a family of seven and the last girl child of the family.
She is married to Sir Kenneth Ikedichi Ebirim and their marriage is blessed with three children.

Mma, as popularly known and addressed by the family and friends is currently a senior Lecturer in the Department of Adult Education & Extra-Mural Studies University of Nigeria Nsukka where she obtained all her degrees.

Her educational carrier stated at St. Michael’s Primary School Umuezeala Ogwara Ehime to Girls High School Ehime and ended in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where she obtained a Ph.D in Extension and Distance Education in 2006.

Mma has attended, authored and co-authored over thirty-four journal articles published within and outside the country.

Mma is easy going, friendly and hospitable. She is a great lover of justice and peace.  

Mma’s hobbies include reading, singing, travelling, helping the less privileged, widows and orphans.