Name:                  Professor Polycarp Emeka Chigbu

Position:                Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)

Contact Details:    Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of Nigeria, Nsukka

E-Mail Address:     polycarp.chigbu@unn.edu.ng 

Brief Biography

After obtaining his O’ Level West African School Certificate and Teachers’ Grade Two Certificate from Enyiogugu Secondary School, Mbaise, Imo State and St. Paul’s College, Awka, Anambra State, respectively, Polycarp Emeka Chigbu obtained B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Statistics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in June 1983 and August 1988, respectively. He was the best student in his B.Sc. class having been a beneficiary of the Federal Government of Nigeria Merit Award Scholarship from 1980 to 1983. In 1985, he joined the services of the University of Nigeria as a Graduate Assistant in the department of Statistics after a spell of teaching at the College of Education, Warri, Delta State, under the N.Y.S.C. scheme (1983 – 1984) and in the Secondary School System of Imo State, Nigeria (1984 – 1985), and turning down a Federal Civil Service of Nigeria widely publicized employment to him due to his passion for lecturing and research. He rose through the ranks to be a Professor of Statistics in the same University in 2003.

In 1991, he won a competition organized by the International Statistical Institute in Netherlands for Young Statisticians from the developing countries of the world and was invited to Cairo, Egypt to present his award winning-paper titled “On optimal placement of the knots of polynomial spline functions under variations of optimality criteria” to many eminent Statisticians from various parts of the world who attended the 48th International Statistical Institute (ISI) Session. He later got the Commonwealth Academic Staff Scholarship award in 1992 and proceeded to the United Kingdom (UK), where he registered for an M.Phil./Ph.D. degree programme in Goldsmiths’ College, University of London. In March 1996, he obtained a Ph.D. degree from the University of London. 

While in UK, he also did some part-time teaching at the London School of Economics and Political Science and at Queen Mary and Westfield College, London.

Professor Chigbu was appointed Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) after he was elected by the Senate of the University of Nigeria at its 367th ‘Special’ meeting held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. In this position, he provides direct support to the Vice-Chancellor on academic matters. Until this appointment, he was the Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies from July 2011 to April 2013, where he recorded remarkable achievements, including stabilizing the flow of academic calendar of the postgraduate studies, computerization of the process of application, admission and registration of postgraduate students, reviewed and upgraded the supervision allowance of postgraduate supervisors by 400 percent and ensured its prompt payment to deserving supervisors, among others.

Professor Chigbu also held other administrative positions at the University of Nigeria before his current appointment. They include Coordinator, Certificate, Diploma and B.Sc. (Sandwich) programmes in Statistics and Computer Science (1998 – 2002), Acting Head of Department of Statistics (2002 – 2004), Director of Academic Planning (2009 – 2011), and Chairman of Senate Entrance Board (2009 – 2014). He also served in many committees of the university at various times. Notable amongst these are the membership of the Senate Entrance Board for three academic sessions, the Joint Council/Senate Committee on Endowment Fund (2009 – 2013), Development Committee of Senate (2008 – 2013), Joint Council and Senate Selection Board for Appointment of Vice-Chancellor (2009), the Information and Communications Technology Committee (2004 – 2009) and the Committee on the Formula for the Calculation of Excess Workload of Academic Staff (2004 - 2005). Others are the Research Grant Committee (1996 – 2002), the Scholarship Committee (1996 – 2002), and the Academic Planning Committee (1990 – 1992), all of the Faculty of the Physical Sciences. As part of his Community Service, Professor Chigbu also served at various times as a member of the Board of Governors, University of Nigeria Secondary School (Nsukka Campus) (2004 – 2014), and the Chairman of the Parent-Teacher Association of the same school (2004 – 2009).

His general research interest for over twenty years now is in the broad area of Design of Experiments with specialty in the Combinatorial and Statistical aspects of semi-Latin squares and related designs. He also undertakes researches involving Optimization in Response Surfaces Methodology/Exploration and Operations Research, and Super Convergent Line Series.

Professor Chigbu held various administrative positions at the University of Nigeria before his current appointment. They include Coordinator, Certificate, Diploma and B.Sc. (Sandwich) programmes in Statistics and Computer Science (1998 – 2002), Acting Head of Department of Statistics (2002 – 2004), Director of Academic Planning (2009 – 2011), and Chairman of Senate Entrance Board (2009 – 2014). He also served in many committees of the university at various times. Notable amongst these are the membership of the Senate Entrance Board for three academic sessions, the Joint Council/Senate Committee on Endowment Fund (2009 – 2013), Development Committee of Senate (2008 – 2013), Joint Council and Senate Selection Board for Appointment of Vice-Chancellor (2009), the Information and Communications Technology Committee (2004 – 2009) and the Committee on the Formula for the Calculation of Excess Workload of Academic Staff (2004 - 2005). Others are the Research Grant Committee (1996 – 2002), the Scholarship Committee (1996 – 2002), and the Academic Planning Committee (1990 – 1992), all of the Faculty of the Physical Sciences. As part of his Community Service, Professor Chigbu also served at various times as a member of the Board of Governors, University of Nigeria Secondary School (Nsukka Campus) (2004 – 2014), and the Chairman of the Parent-Teacher Association of the same school (2004 – 2009).

Professor Chigbu has authored and co-authored five books, three book-chapters, four Conference proceedings, three preprints and over forty five articles published in local and international journals. Selected journal articles from the lot are listed as follows:
1.    CHIGBU, P.E. (1991) “On optimal placement of the knots of a polynomial spline function under variations of optimality criteria”, Bulletin of International Statistical Institute, Vol. 54 (4B), pp. 515 – 529.

2.    Bailey, R.A. & CHIGBU, P.E. (1997) “Enumeration of semi-Latin squares”, Discrete Math., Vol. 167/168, pp. 73 – 84.

3.    CHIGBU, P.E. (1998) “Efficiency, efficiency factors and optimality criteria for comparing incomplete-block designs”, Journ. Nig. Stat. Assoc., Vol. 12, pp. 39 – 55.

4.    CHIGBU, P.E. (1999) “The block structures and isomorphism of semi-Latin squares and related designs”, Bulletin of the Institute of Combinatorics and its Applications, Vol. 12, pp. 53 – 65.

5.    CHIGBU, P.E. & Eze, B.C. (2001) “Automating the group-theoretic-based construction procedure for the (n x n)/k semi-Latin square”, Utilitas Mathematica, Vol. 60, pp. 107 – 123.

6.    CHIGBU, P.E. (2003) “The ‘best’ of the three optimal (4x4)/4 semi-Latin squares”, Sankhyā: The Indian Journal of Statistics, Vol. 65, Part 3, pp 641-648.

7.     CHIGBU, P.E.  & A. Ekpo, (2008) “On the circuits of the three optimal (4x4)/4 semi-Latin square designs”, Journ. Nig. Stat. Assoc., Vol. 20, pp. 1 – 13.

8.     CHIGBU, P.E., Ukaegbu, E.C. & Nwanya, J.C. (2009) “On comparing the prediction variances of some central composite designs in spherical regions: a review”, Statistica, anno LXIX, n. 4: 285 - 298.

9.    Bassey, K.J. & CHIGBU, P.E. (2012) “On optimal control theory in marine oil spill management: a markovian decision approach”, European Journal of Operational Research, 217: 470 - 478.

10.    Iwundu, M. & CHIGBU, P. (2012) “A hill-climbing combinatorial algorithm for constructing n-point D-optimal exact designs”, J. Stat. Appl. Pro. 1, No. 2: 133 – 146.

11.     Ukaegbu, E.C. & CHIGBU, P.E. (2012) “Comparison of prediction capabilities of partially replicated central composite designs in cuboidal region”, Communications in Statistics-Theory and Methods, (accepted author version posted online: 28 May 2013).

12.     Ohaegbulem, E.U. & CHIGBU, P.E. (2013) “On some elements of restrictions and replications on the central composite designs”, International Journal of Statistics and Applications, 3(5): 188 – 197.

13.    Bassey, K. & CHIGBU, P. (2013) “Optimal detection and estimation of marine oil spills through coherent pluralism”, International Journal of Operations Research and Information Systems, 4(1), 84 – 111.

14.     Ugbe, T.A. & CHIGBU, P.E. (2014) “On non-overlapping segmentation of the response surfaces for solving constrained programming problems through super convergent line series”, Communications in Statistics - Theory and Methods, 43: 306 - 320.

15.     Ukaegbu, E.C. & CHIGBU, P.E. (2014) “Graphical evaluation of the prediction capabilities of partially replicated orthogonal central composite designs”, Quality and Reliability Engineering International, (accepted 3 January 2014 and posted online, March 2014: www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com).

CUBRENT RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
•                       Nwabuko, L. O. (2014) Assessment of Area of  Partnership in the Administration of Adult Education in the South East Zone of Nigeria, In. L. O. Nwabuko (Ed) Journal of Adult Education and Development, 6 (1).
•                       Eze, J. U., Uba, AC & Nwabuko, L. O. (2013) Relevance of Adult Education in Fostering of HIV Counseling and Testing (HCT) by Guidance Counseling in Nigeria, in International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Science (IJRASS) Vol . 6
•         Nwabuko, L. O. (2013) The use of Information and Communication on Effective Coordination of Adult Education programmes in the South East Zone of NIGERIA, in International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Science (IJRASS), Vol 6.
•          Nwabuko, L.O. (2013) Optimizing ICT in Strategic Planning and Administration of Adult Education in Nigeria. Review of Education. Journal of Institute of Education. 24 (1)
•      Nwabuko, L.O. (2012) Adult Education Strategies for Revitalizing Vocational Training through Indigenous Knowledge in South-East Zone of Nigeria International Research and capacity Building (IRCAB) Journal. Johannesburg, South Africa.
•        Ekere J.N & Nwabuko, L.O. (2011) Model for Capacity Building for   Sustainability of Rural Projects. International Research and capacity Building (IRCAB) Journal 24(1) Johannesbourg, South Africa
•     Nwabuko, L.O. (2011) Utilizing ICTs in Adult Literacy Programmes for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. International Journal for Research  and Development Studies Pennsylvania USA. 2 (1).
 
•         Nwabuko, L.O. (2011) Curriculum Development in Adult Education in Nigeria. In R.L. Dala, B.A. Okeke-Oti and A.T. Ahon (Eds) Education in Contemporary Perspectives, Jos:  Fab Anieh Nigeria, Limited.
•        Nwabuko, L.O. (2011) Systems Description of Adult Education Personnel: The Extension Agent International Journal of the Arts and  Social Sciences (2) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2).
•      Nwabuko, L.O. (2011) Developing a Model for Curriculum Reform in Adult and Non-Formal Education in the 21st  Century in Nigeria. Journal of Curriculum Development and Instructional Materials Centre, (CUDIMAC) University of NigerNsukka 3 (1).
•   Nwabuko, L.O. (2011) Inter-Governmental Relations in Financing Adult Education Progrmmes in Abia State: Implications for Government and Non-Governmental Organizations Partnership Journal of Adult Education and Development 5 (I).
•         Nwabuko, L.O. (2010) Potentials of Adult education for Human Capital Development in Nigeria: Responsibilities of the Adult Education Administrator. Journal of National Education Research Association, 16 (I).   
•       Nwabuko, L.O. (2010) Administrative Issues in Rethinking Adult Instructor Quality in the 21st Century. International Journal of Educational Research,(11) Official Journal of the Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
•      Nwabuko, L.O. (2010) Perception of Adult Education Instructors on the Effect of  Local Governance in Effective Administration of Grassroot Education in E.J. Otagburuagu, I.E. Ibenekwu and E. Iwundu (Eds), Governance at the grass roots, Institutes of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
•    Nwabuko, L.O. (2010) Globalization, Adult Education and Entrepreneurship in Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Research. Official Journal of Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 10 (2).
 
•      Nwabuko, L.O. (2010) International Benchmark as a Strategy for Adult Education Instructors’ Preparation for vision 20-20:20 in Nigeria.  Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
     BOOK CHAPTERS
•                    Nwabuko, L.O. (2013) Theory and practice of adult education in Rochelle L. Dalla, William E. Obiozor and Ahom Adaka-T (Eds) contemporary issues and challenges in Education Jos: Fab Educational Books. 87 – 100.
•                    Nwabuko, L.O. (2011) Curriculum Development in Adult Education in Nigeria. In R.L. Dala, B.A. Okeke-Oti and A.T. Ahon (Eds) Education in Contemporary Perspectives, Jos:  Fab Anieh Nigeria, Limited.
•                    Nwabuko, L.O. (2010) Perception of Adult Education Instructors on the Effect of  Local Governance in Effective Administration of Grassroot Education in E.J. Otagburuagu, I.E. Ibenekwu and E. Iwundu (Eds), Governance at the grass roots, Institutes of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
     RESEARCH ARCHIVE     
•   s   Nwabuko, L.O. & Ismail T. (2008) Developing a Model for Improving Research Skills of Academic Staff and Students of Colleges of Education in the 21st Century In Nigeria. Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research Development, 10 (4).
•                   Nwabuko, L.O. (2008) Social Reality Curriculum Development Model for Adult Education Programmes in Nigeria. Journal of Curriculum for Instruction, Abuja:  ERC. 2 (1).
•                  Nwabuko, L.O. (2008) New Proposal for Establishment of Adult and Non- Formal Education System in Nigeria: Implications for Expanding learning Opportunities. NNCAE Journal for Adult Education, 16 (1).
•              Nwabuko, L.O. (2007) Developing a Model for Adult Education Delivery to Achieve  Millennium Development Goals in Nigeria. NNCAE Journal of Adult Education 1 (2)
•            Nwabuko, L.O. & Oreh C.I. (2006) Stakeholders’ Participation in the Administration of Adult Education in Nigeria. Journal of Adult Education:  Emerging Issues, Okediran Abiodun (ed), Ibadan: NNCAE.
•              Nwabuko, L.O. (2004) Undevelopment of Adult Education in Nigeria. Journal of Adult Education (JAED), Department of Adult Education, University of Nigeria, Vol. 2 (1).
•              Nwabuko, L.O. (2004) Regressive Maneuvers, Neglected Areas and Strategies for Improving the Quality of Adult Education Instructors for the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Programme. Health Movement Education Journal, Development of Health and Physical Education, University of Nigeria 8 (1.).
•             Nwabuko, L.O. (2004) Strategies for Improving Women Education: Implications for Mass Literacy programmes. Nigeria Journal of Adult Education, (JAED) university of Nigeria, 3 (1).

Name:                  Nwabuko, Linus O.

Position:                Lecturer I

Contact Details:    Department of Adult Education & Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria Nsukka.

E-Mail Address:     linus.nwabuko@unn.edu.ng 

Brief Biography

Dr Nwabuko, Linus Okechukwu is a Lecturer in the Department of Adult Education and Extra-mural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He was formerly a lecturer at Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo, Ebonyi State and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Collage of Education, Zuba, Abuja. He holds a Diploma and MPA in Public Administration, and B.Ed, M.Ed and Ph.D in Adult Education Administration, from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is the Editor, Journal of Adult Education and Development (JAED) and Guest Editor, International Journal of Education, Science and Public Policy in Africa (IJESPPA) published in USA. He is a member of several   professional organizations including the Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE) and Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). He is a Fellow, Institute of Industrial Administration. He has published in both in both national and international Journals and he has some book chapters to his credit.

Community Development in terms of trouble reflection, empowering rural women on climate change adaptation, challenges of youth unemployment in Anambra state. The aged and lifelong learning approach in Nigeria. Reduction of child labouring, street children through non-formal education strategy in Nigeria. Empowering rural women on health checks in Nigeria, reduction of unemployment and challenged students in Nigeria.

Courses Taught:
•    Community Development: Theory and Practice I
•    Introduction to Community Development
•    Methods of Teaching Adults
•    Social-Cultural Aspects of Community Development.

Other Scholarly Activities:
Member, Nigeria National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE);
Member, Nigeria Union of Teachers;
Member, Community & Adult Research Society of Nigeria (CARESON);

Current Research and Publications
S/N    Coordinating Body    Title of Paper
1.    Journal of Adult Education and Development (2005)    Assessing full participation of women in Adult Basic Education Classes in Anambra State.
2.    CARESON Journal of Research and Development (2005)    Extending adult education beyond the classrooms walls
3.    Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (Adult and Non-Formal Education in Nigeria: Emerging Issues). (2005)    Extent of knowledge and implementation of adult literacy component of the universal basic education scheme in Nsukka Education Zone: Perception of adult literacy instructors.
4.    Journal of Adult Education in Nigeria (2006)    Innovating education in the prison to achieve millennium development goals.
5.    Journal of Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Optimization of service delivery in the education sector issues and strategies). (2007)    Improving access and delivery of adult literacy for traditional rulers and elders perception of traditional rulers and elders in Nsukka Education Zone.
6.    Journal of Counselling Association of Nigeria (2007)    Demographic variables of perception of street begging in Enugu State: Implementation for counselling.
7.    Journal of Adult Education in Nigeria (2007)    Perception of adult educators on community education as a strategy for expanding learning opportunities for adults in Nigeria.
8.    International Conference of the Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Education in the information age Global challenges and enhancement strategies) (2008)    Strategizing adult education for education in the information age.
9.    Journal of Arid Zone Economy (Journal of the Department of Economics, University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Homo State (2009).    Variegated perspectives on citizens’ participation in community development.
10.    International Journal of Educational Research (Journal of Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2010).    Improving relevance in adult and non-formal education through entrepreneurship education.

 

11.    Journal of society for academic excellence, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Journal of Arts and Social Science International Research (2010).    Rural development trends in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects.
12.    Journal of CUDIMAC, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (Journal of Curriculum Development and Instructional Materials Centres, UNN). (2010)    Curriculum material development in vocational and life-skills acquisition: An integrated framework for curriculum reforms in women’s education programme in Nigeria.
13.    Journal of National Association of Research Development, NARD, (Multidisciplinary Journal of Research Development, Muljored (2011)     Population education: a strategy for meeting the challenges of rapid population growth on rural development in Nigeria.
14.    Approaches in International Journal of Research Development (Journal of University of Sierra Leone, Free Town (2011)    The influence of environmental health hazards on the development of rural communities in Enugu State.
15.    Journal of Adult Education and Development (Journal of the Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2011)    Influence of motivation on the effective participation of rural women in adult basic education programme in Enugu State.
16.    Journal of Education and Practice (Journal of the International Institute for Science, Technology and Education Accelerating Global Knowledge Creation and Sharing) (2013).    Drugs and substance awareness: Gender difference in place, media and age at the time of awareness in secondary school students in Enugu State.
17.    Journal of Education and Practice (Journal of the International Institute for Science, Technology and Education Accelerating Global Knowledge Creation and Sharing) (2014)    Achieving sustainable community development projects through community participation in Rivers State, Nigeria.

 
Workshops and Seminars Attended
S/No    Title of Workshop/Seminar    Place    Year
1.    Workshop on Psycho-education testing    University of Nigeria (Children’s Centre Library)    June 2nd – 4th, 2002.
2.    Workshop on Enhancement of research skills and competencies for tertiary level academics.    University of Nigeria (Institute of Education)    Feb. 23rd – 26th 2005.
3.    7th Biennial Seminar of the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI), Nigeria Chapter.    Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka    Oct. 17th, 2013

Community Services:
1.    Member, Clearance of file in the admission’s office of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka for Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies. (2004-2007)

2.    Member, Faculty prize award (2004-2011)

3.    Member, Cross-checking of results at the Examinations Office for Department of Adult Education & Extra-Mural Studies, UNN (2005-2007)

4.    UNN website showcase of research result for Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, UNN. (2006-2008)

5.    Member, Programme review panel of the Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, UNN.

6.    Chairman, Library Board for the Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, UNN.

7.    Member, Faculty of Education Library Board, UNN.

Name:                  Okide, Charity Chinelo

Position:                Lecturer I

Contact Details:    Department of Adult Education & Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria Nsukka.

E-Mail Address:     charity.okide@unn.edu.ng 

Brief Biography

Okide, Charity Chinelo (Nee Anyachebelu is a native of Alor in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.  She studied Home Economics in Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, B.Ed and M.Ed in Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 
Mrs. Okide taught in different primary schools in Nigeria and was a headmistress for over ten years before she joined Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka as a lecturer. Currently, she is a Lecturer I and is undergoing her Ph.D research in Community Development in the Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Her research interest are on Community Development/Women Education. Reduction of child-labour and Human trafficking in Nigeria, handicapped and challenged students in Nigeria.
Youth unemployment and education. She does her voluntary services in children centre library, university of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Name:                  Nwobi Anthonia Ujunwa

Position:               Associate Professor               
Contact Details:   Department of Adult Education & Extra-Mural Studies,                

                            University of Nigeria Nsukka.
E-Mail Address:    ujunwa.nwobi@unn.edu.ng& ujunwa@yahoo.com

Brief Biography

Associate Professor Ujunwa Nwobi was employed as an Assistant Lecturer in the department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies of the University of Nigeria Nsukka as an Assistant Lecturer on the first of March,1996. She holds B.Ed in Adult Education/Administration, M.Ed and PhD. in Educational Administration all from the University of Nigeria Nsukka. PhD. She has been very industrious, humble and dedicated which has seen her rose to the rank of Associate Professor on the 6th June 2009.

Dr.(Mrs) Ujunwa Nwobi areas of interest are in test and Instrument Development, Educational Administration and Planning, Non-formal Education, Environmental Education and Women Studies.

Courses Taught/ Coordinated
•    Organization and management of Learning Situations
•    Introduction to Non-formal Education
•     Designing of Extension Education Programmes 
•    Non-governmental Organization and Adult Education
•    Human Resources Development in Adult Education
•    Programme Planning in Extension Education


Other Scholarly Activities (Membership of Professional Bodies)
•    Member Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.
•    Member Nigerian National Council for Adult Educators.
•    Nigerian Educational Research Association (NERA)
•    Member Women in the Academics

Current Research and Publications
1.    Strategies for Successful Implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in the 21st Century. A Paper Presented at the 2nd Conference/Workshop for the Universal Basic Education in Nigeria, 2002, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

2.    Workshop on Enhancement of Research Skills and Competences for Tertiary Level Academics 23rd – 25th, 2005, Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Menakaya Hall, Nsukka.

3.    Supervisory Practices used by Administrators for Enhancing Non-Formal Environmental Education to Rural Women. A Paper Presented at the Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE), Annual National Conference, Ibadan, Nigeria, 27th November – 1st December, 2005.

4.    Workshop Proceedings of the Institute of Education: What to write and How to write: A Step-by-Step Procedure in Education Research. May/June 2006.

5.    ICT Facilities in the Service of Libraries and Information Science: Administrative and Planning Aspects. A Paper Presented at the 2006 Annual Conference by Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 15th – 18th May, 2006.

6.    Enhancing Service Delivery at the Primary School Level in Nigeria in the 21st Century: An Administrative Perspective. A Paper Presented at the National Annual Conference by Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 16th – 19th August, 2007.

7.    The Implementation of Information Technology and the Teaching Learning Process for Sustainable Development for Adults in Nsukka Local Government Area in Enugu State. Being a Text Presented at the 1nternational Conference of the Faculty of Education. 17th = 21st June, 2008. University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

8.    Education for Nation Building and Global Competitiveness. Being a test of a paper presented at the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, Abuja. 25th – 28th January, 2010.
9.    Administration of Non-Formal Education as a Tool for Women Empowerment in Income-Generating Activities in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. Being a Text of a Paper Presented at the Nigerian Educational Research Association (NERA). Faculty of Education, New Conference Hall. University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 4th – 7th November, 2010.

10.    Needs Assessment of Non-Formal Education Programme towards Women Empowerment in Enugu State of Nigeria. Being a Text of a Paper Presented at Nigeria National Council For Adult Education (NNCAE), Annual National Conference, Ibadan, Nigeria 7th – 9th December, 2010.

Book Chapters
1.    Nwobi, A.U. (2002). Strategies for Community Participation in the Universal Basic Education. In Ali, A. & Okeke, B. (eds) Philosophy and Education A Book of Readings, pp. 347 – 355.

2.    Nwizu, S.C. & Nwobi, A.U.(2006). Non-Formal Education and Adult Learners: An Overview. In Ogwo B.A. & Ogranu, R.N. (ed) Methodology in Formal Technical/Vocational Education pp. 25 – 48.

Journal Articles
1.    Nwobi, A.U. (1997). Rural Women’s Assessment of Present Adult Literacy Programmes in Nsukka Local Government, Enugu State. CARESON Journal of Research and Development, Volume 1 (1), pp. 43 – 53.
2.    Nwobi, A.U. (1998). The Potential Impact of New Information Technology on the Promotion of Adult Learning. CARESON Journal of Research and Development, Volume 2 (1). Pp 10 – 17.
3.    Nwobi, A.U. (2000). Non-Formal Education in Nigeria, Issues and Challenges for the 21st Century. Journal of Arts Educational Thought, Volume 1 (1) pp. 53 – 58.
4.    Nwobi, A.U. (2002). Improving Educational Technology for Effective Adult Learning in the 21st Century. International Journal of Arts and Technology Education. Volume 2 (1) pp. 56 – 63.
5.    Nwobi, A.U. (2003). Strategies for Successful Implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in this 21st Century. The Nigerian Universal Basic Education Journal 2 (1), pp. 102 – 105.
6.    Nwobi, A.U. (2005). Supervisory Practices used by Administrators for Enhancing Non-Formal Environment Education for Rural Women. Adult and Non-Formal Education in Nigeria: Emerging Issues. The Journal of the Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE).
7.    Nwobi, A.U. (2005). Strategies for Effective Administration of Environmental Education for Rural Women in Enugu State. Journal of Adult Education and Development (JAED). Vol. 3 No. 1 pp. 103 – 155.
8.    Nwobi, A.U. (2006). Mobilizing Women for Literacy. The Constraints in the Utilization of Female Teachers in “Each-One-Teach-One”. (EOTO). The Journal of the Adult Education in Nigeria, in Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE). Vol. II pp. 174 – 183.
9.    Nwobi, A.U. (2007). Needs Assessment for Effective Administration of Environmental Education for Rural Women in Enugu State. African Social Science Review (ASSR).
10.     Nwobi, A.U. (2009). Resource Management for Retirement: Problems, Prospects and the Way Forward. Journal of Educational Foundations (JEF) Vol. 5 No. 1 pp. 143 – 149.
11.    Nwobi, A.U. (2010). Perception of Adult and Non-Formal Education Learners on the Problems and Prospects of Globalization and Entrepreneurship. International Journal of Educational Research Vol. 10, No. (1) pp. 163 – 175.
12.     Nwobi, A.U. (2001). Non-Formal Education Agencies in Nigeria: Enhancing the Contribution of Women’s Sewing Industries. In Okeke, E. & Egonu D. (eds), Educational Alternative for Nigeria, University of Nigeria, Institute of Education.
13.     Nwobi, A.U. (2002). Teaching and the Future of New Information Technology (IT) in Formation Education in Nigeria. In Ali, A. & Okeke, E. (eds). Information Technology Education, University of Nigeria, Institue of Education. Pp 75 – 83.
14.     Nwobi, A.U. (2004). Gender and Development: The Environmental Dimension. In Ogbazi, N. Azikiwe, U., & Ifewlunmi, I. (ed)., Studies in Gender Discrimination in the 21st Century. Owerri: Cape Publishers, pp. 224 – 248.
15.     Nwobi, A.U. (2007). ICT Facilities in the Services of Libraries and Information Science: Administrative and Planning Aspects, In Ezeh D.N. and Education, University of Nigeria, Institute of Education pp. 79 – 86.
16.     Nwobi, A.U. (2008). Implementation of Information Technology and the Teaching/Learning Process for Sustainable Development of Adults in Nsukka Local Government Area in Enugu State. In Nworgu, B.G. (ed) Education in the Information Age: Global Challenges and Enhancement Strategies. Proceedings of First International Conference of the Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Pp. 265 – 271.
17.     Nwobi, A.U. (2008). Enhancing Service Delivery at the Primary School Level in Nigeria: Administration Perspective. In Ezeh, D.N. and Onyegegbu, N. (eds). Education Sector Reform in Nigeria, What? Why? How? And Sustainability, University of Nigeria, Institute of Education, pp 79 – 86.

Current Research and Publications
    Oreh, C.I. (2014). Repositioning Adult and Non-Formal Education for Effective Community Development. In: Education in Nigeria: Development and Challenges. A Book of Readings in Memory of Prof. Aliu Babatunde Fafunwa. Book Chapter. 259
    Nwakaire, O.N. & Oreh, C.I. (2013). Strategic Development of Literacy in Promotion of Livelihood among Youths in the UBE Scheme for Sustainable Development. International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Sciences (IJRASS). Vol. 6
    Oreh, C.I. & Nwakaire, O.N. (2012). Adult Education and Resocialization of Adults for National Development.  International Journal of Adult Education and Life-Long Learning 1(1)
    Nwakaire,O.N. & Oreh, C.I. (2012) Literacy, A Tool for Developing  Nigerian Women to Harness their Potentials for Sustainable Development in Nigeria.  International Journal of Adult Education and :Life-Long Learning. 1(1)..  
    Oreh, C.I. (2011), Curriculum Reforms at All Levels of Education (For Adult and Non-Formal Education).  Curriculum and Media Technology Research – Journal of CUDIMAC, 3(1).
    Oreh, C.I., Obetta, K., Agboeze, M.U (2010), Identification of Adult Learners Characteristics as an Effective Strategy for Improving the Effective Facilitation of Adult Basic Education Programme in Enugu State Nigerian Journal of Teacher Education and Teaching 8(1) Publication of Primary and Tertiary Teachers Education Association of Nigeria (PATTEAN).
    Oreh, C.I. (2010), Globalization and Entrepreneurship Education for Individual Retirees in University of Nigeria, Nsukka.  International Journal of Educational Research (INJER) official Journal of Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, 10(3).
    Oreh, C.I & Obasi S.N (2008), Communication Strategies for Effective Administration of Community Development Programmes amongst Rural Women in Nigeria in Education in the Information Age: Global Challenges and Enhancement Strategies in Nworgu B.G (Ed) Nsukka, University Trust Publishers.
    Oreh, C.I. & Nwakaire, O.N. (2008), Knowledge Dissemination Techniques in Tertiary Institutions for Adult Education and Community Development in Nworgu, B.G.:  Education in the Information Age: Global Challenges and Enhancement Strategies.  Proceedings of First International Conference of the Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Vol. 2, University Trust Publishers.
    Oreh, C.I. & Nwakaire, O.N. (2008), Adult and Non-Formal Education as a Tool for Eradication of Extreme Poverty and Hunger among Retirees in Nigeria. Journal of Adult Education and Development. Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 4 (1).
    Oreh, C.I. (2007), A Blueprint of Learning Opportunities for all Adults for Rural Community Development in Adult Education in Nigeria Journal of National Council (NNCAE) for Adult Education Vol. 14
    Oreh, C.I. (2006). Non-Formal Education Needs of Adult Inmates of Nsukka Divisional Prisons and the Millennium Development Goals. Adult
    Education in Nigeria, Journal of the Nigerian National Council for Adult Education (NNCAE) 11. 66-75.
    Oreh, C.I. (2006). Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Development: The Place of Education. Journal of Home Economics Research 7 (Special Edition), 158-163.
    Oreh, C.I. (2006). Functional Literacy Education for Personal Development & Job Security of Drivers in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Literacy and Reading in Nigeria. A Journal of Reading Association of Nigeria 11 (1)
    Oreh, C.I. (2006). “Problems Associated with Widowhood: The Christian Mother’s Roles Toward Alleviating Them” in The Mother’s Voice, The Bulletin of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) St. Peter’s Chaplaincy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (7).
    Oreh, C.I. (2005). Changing Cultural Practices Against Widows In A Matrilineal Set Up CARESON Journal of Research and Development 4 (1), 155-165.
    Oreh, C.I. (2005). Women’s Education: A Major Tool for Coping with Problems of Widowhood and Promotion of Community Development. Journal of Adult Education and Development 3 (1) 177-188.
    Oreh, C.I. (2005). Conducive Learning Environment: A Prerequisite for Effective Adult Learning and Community Development. The Educational Psychologist. A Journal of Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists 1 (2) 171-176
    Oreh, C.I. & Nwabuko, L.O. (2005), Stakeholders Participation in the Administration of Adult Education Programmes in Ebonyi State of Nigeria. Adult and Non-Formal Education in Nigeria: Emerging Issues UNESCO Publication of Papers from the NNCAE Annual Conference Ibadan, Nigeria.
    Oreh, C.I. (2005). Surviving As A Single Parent in Mother’s Forum, The Christian Woman in the 21st Century Prospects and Challenges. Christ Church Women’s Association CCWA, Christ Church Chapel, UNN 1 (1).
    Oreh, C.I. (2005). Changing Cultural Practices Against Widow In A Matrilineal Setup CARESON. Journal of Research and Development 4 (1), 155 – 165.
    Oreh, C.I. (2005). Women’s Education: A Major Tool for Coping with Problem of Widowhood and Promotion of Community Development. Journal of Adult Education and Development 3 (1) 177 – 188.
    Oreh, C.I. (2004). Lifelong Learning for Self-reliance in Nigerian University System: A Proposal Journal of Adult Education and Development 2 (2) 207-215.
    Oreh, C.I. (2004). The Influence of Some Family and Socio-Cultural Motivational Factors on Women Academics Career Progress National Association of Women Academics Journal 1 (1) (Acceptance).
    Oreh, C.I. (2004). Distance Education and the Development of Rural Women in Nigeria. Problems and Prospects in Nnanka, C.V. (Ed.) Oko. School of Distance Education.

Research Archive
    Oreh, C.I. (2003). Privatization and the Development of Adult and Non-Formal Education in Nigeria in Okeke, E.A.C. (Eds) Enugu, SNAAP publishers.

Oreh, C.I. et al (2003). Non-formal Education – Life Skills, Learner’s Course Book One, Enugu, UNICEF.

Oreh, C.I. et al (2003). Non-formal Education – Life Skills, Learner’s Course Book Two. Enugu. UNICEF.

Oreh, C.I. (2002). Adult Education Programmes in Nigeria:  Problems and Prospects in Ali, A and B.A. Okeke (Eds.) A Book Chapter, Philosophy and Education: A Book of Readings in Honour of Msgr. Prof. E.C. Okafor, Onitsha Africana-FEP Publisher Ltd. (336-346)

Oreh, C.I. (2001). Democratic Participation of Rural Women in Community Development and Poverty Alleviation, in Anyakoha, E.U. (Ed) Research Imperatives and Challenges for Home Economics in Nigeria. Nsukka. 240-250.

Oreh, C.I. (2001). American Pragmatism and the Intellectual Emancipation of the Nigerian Women in Onuoha, J. (Ed.). A Book Chapter, American Pragmatism: An African Viewpoint. Nsukka, Ap Publishing Company (251-257).

Oreh, C.I. (2001). Democratic Participation of Rural Women in Community Development and Poverty Alleviation, in Anyakoha, E.U. (Ed) Research Imperative and Challenges for Home Economics In Nigeria, Nsukka 240 – 250.

Oreh, C.I. & Ezuma, N.N. (2000). Socio-Cultural Factors Affecting the Reproductive Health of Women in Obukpa, Nsukka. Enugu State Tropical Journal of Medical Research Society, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,  1 (3).

Oreh, C.I. (2000). Barriers to the Implementation of Non-Formal Education (NFE) Journal of Curriculum Studies (CON) 1 (8) 103-108.

Oreh, C.I. & Nwafor, O. (2000).Feasibility Study for Distance Education at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka A U N N Senate sponsored Research.

Oreh, C.I. & Ezuma, N.N. (2000). Socio-Cultural Factors Affecting the Reproductive Health of Women In Obukpa Nsukka, Enugu State. Tropical Journal of Medical Research Society, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka 1 (3).

Oreh, C.I. (1999). Personal Adequacy Model for Teaching Adult Literacy in Nzewi, U.M. (Ed). The Teacher: A Book of Readings in Honour of Prof. R.O. Ohuche, Onitsha, Africana FEP Publishers Ltd. 328-331.

Oreh, C.I. & Osuala, J.D.C. (1998). Problems of Women’s Education Programmes in Nigeria and Strategies for Improvement Journal of Community and Adult Education Research Society of Nigeria 1 (2) Benin C.R.N. 93-103

Oreh, C.I. et al (1998). Gender & Development Awareness and Sensitization in Nigeria, Enugu, UNICEF Zone A.

Oreh, C.I. & Nzewi, U. (1996). AIDS Education for Special Population: The Awareness Level of Selected Women. Nigerian Journal of Health Education 1 (5), Benin, Crown-Emi Associates 104-112.

Oreh, C.I. (1996). Traditional Women Groups and Community Development in Igboland in Nnaemeka O. (Ed). Conference Proceedings Indiana University, Purdue University, Indianapolis (2) 357-368.

Oreh, C.I. (1995). Professional Activities of Female Counselors and National Stability, in Okpara, E.N. (Ed) Education and National Stability.     A Book of Readings, APQEN Nsukka. University Trust Publishers, 192-198.

Oreh, C.I., Ohuche, R.O., Okeke, E.A.C. et al; (1995). Innovation in Education. A Case study of the Grundtvig Institute Oba, Nsukka. Institute of Education.

Oreh, C.I. (1995). Effective Approaches and Practices in Adult Literacy. Book Chapter in Oyetunde T.O., Ogunmola, T., and Bamfa, M. (Eds.)

    Oreh, C.I. (1994). The Impact of Adult Literacy Programmes on the Lives
of Rural Women in Nsukka Education Zone. A Pilot Study. Journal of Quality Education (JOQE). Nigeria 1 (113-121).
    
    Oreh, C.I. (1994). Retirees Perception and Attitude Towards Retirement
The Need for Education and Training Review of Education, Nsukka, Institute of Education (28-31).

Oreh, C.I. (1994). Women Education: The Key to Poverty Eradication. International Journal of Women’s Studies (1) Nsukka, Dicway Printers 131-138.

Oreh, C.I. et al.(1993).A Blueprint or Technical Report on the Imo State University Staff School and Imo State University Nursery School, October 5,.  An IMSU Standard Project.

Courses Taught/ Coordinated
•    Population Trends and Policies
•     Education and Community Development   
•    Rural Education and National Development
•    Adult Education and Society II
•    Learning in the Community
•    Community Development in West Africa
•    Integrated Community Development

Other Scholarly Activities (Membership of Professional Bodies)
(i)    Founding President, National Association of Women Academics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Chapters, 2000-2005.
(ii)    Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW) Nsukka Chapter 1994-1999
(iii)    Member, Adult and Community Development Association of Nigeria, 1996 till Date.
(iv)    Member, Network on Gender and Women’s Studies Nigeria.
(v)    Member, Gender and Science and Technology (GASAT) Association Nigeria.
(vi)    Member, International Reading Association (IRA), 2005 till Date.
(vii)    Member, Reading Association of Nigerian (RAN) 2005 till Date.
(viii)    2014    External Examiner for M.ED and Ph.D Orals Department of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
(ix)    2012    External Examiner, Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education, University of Benin, Benin City.
(x)    2012    External Examiner Ph.D Oral, Institute of Education University of Ibadan, Ibadan, October 2012.
(xi)    2009 – till date    External Assessor for the University of: Benin, Calabar, Maiduguri and Cross River State Federal College of Education, Obudu, Cross River State.
(xii)    2009 till date     Editor, International Journal of Research in Arts and Social Sciences Nsukka, Nsukka 2(1).
(xiii)    2008 – 2010 Chairman, Faculty of Education Teaching Practice Committee, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
(xiv)    2007 to 2010 Head of Department, Adult Education & Extra Mural Studies
(xv)    2006 Professor of Adult Education/Community Development
(xvi)    2001 – till date Editor, International Journal of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning, Calabar Department of Adult and Continuing Education, University of Calabar, Calabar 1(1).
(xvii)    2004    Coordinator, Senate Ceremonials Committee, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
(xviii)    2003-2005     Chairman, Exams Committee, Faculty of Education and Department of Adult Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
(xix)    2001-2005    Co-ordinator, Diploma Programme, Department of Adult Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
(xx)    1998    Senior Lecturer, Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies (Adult Education/Community Development), University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
(xxi)    1994-1998    Lecturer I, Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies (Adult Education/Community Development), University of Nigeria, Nsukka
(xxii)    1991-1994    Lecturer/Research Fellow II, Institute of Education/Department of Adult Education and Extra-Mural Studies (Adult Education/Community Development), University of Nigeria, Nsukka
(xxiii)    1975-1991    Classroom Teacher, University Staff School, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

 Interest/ Summary of Expertise
a.    Ability to teach and develop courses in Adult Education and Community Development with particular interest in women’s studies.
b.    Ability to initiate educational and development projects, field research, build capacity, monitor and evaluate projects in education and development.
c.    She can develop training programmes and develop courses in Adult Education, Non-Formal Education, Community Development, Literacy and Women’s Studies.

Name:                  Oreh Catherine Ikodiya

Position:                Professor

Contact Details:    Department of Adult Education & Extra-Mural Studies, University of Nigeria Nsukka.

E-Mail Address:     kate.oreh@unn.edu.ng 

Brief Biography

Prof Catherine I. Oreh joined the services of the University of Nigeria as a classroom teacher at the University Staff School Nsukka Campus in April 2, 1975. From there, she proceeded for further studies on a four-year study leave and graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Adult Education in 1984 as the best graduating student of both the Faculty of Education and the Department of Adult education and Extra-Mural Studies. During her undergraduate programme, Professor Oreh was a beneficiary of both University of Nigeria Senate Scholarship award and the Federal Government Merit Award. She was also a Distinguished Visiting Academic to the University of Liverpool in 1998. Professor Oreh has served as a consultant to different bodies which include; National University Commission (NUC), UNICEF, UNESCO, UBEC, NMEC, NTI and Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria. She is also a member of the Nigerian Academy of Education.