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| Biography: | Prof. Uchechukwu Grace OJUKWU lectures in the Department of Political Science, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State, Nigeria. I am a Nigerian, born in Iyienu Mission Hospital Ogidi town, in Idemili-North Local Government Area, Anambra state. I attended Ziks Avenue Primary School, Onitsha, and Girls Secondary School, Onitsha where I was thoroughly nurtured for my higher degree education. Furthermore, I obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1995 - 1999). Due to my quest for advanced knowledge and desire for a career in research and teaching, I went further to bag a Master's Degree in Political Science from the University of Ibadan (2004 - 2005) with a specialization in Public Administration. I obtained a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) (Political Science) from the Institute of Federalism, University of Fribourg, Switzerland (2016). Lastly, I obtained my Doctorate Degree (Ph.D) from the Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria (2013 - 2018). The rigours that go with this entire academic journey have contributed immensely in shaping and equipping me with the requirements for being a teacher and researcher. Prof. Grace is a dedicated, hardworking academic committed to academic excellence. I have also demonstrated this through my research exploits and achievements as a teacher in my university. I joined the Political Science Department of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (formerly Anambra State University) as an Assistant Lecturer in 2006. I have risen from that rank to a Professor in October 2020. Within these years, I have been involved in the administration of degree and postgraduate courses in the Department; Lectured and supervised seminars/tutorials; Involved in the research and designing of new courses and materials; Provided Students' mentoring; Career development and Academic support services; and Liaised with other professionals such as Public administrators, NGOs, and other agencies, among others. I have also taught courses such as Introduction to Public Administration, Community and Rural Development, Introduction to Political Science, Public Policy Analysis, Comparative Local Government, Political Sociology, Theories and Practice of Public Administration, Comparative Public Administration, Introduction to Comparative Politics, Nigerian Constitutional Development, Politics of Gender, Politics of Development and Underdevelopment and many others. On the other hand, I have also demonstrated my doggedness in academic research which is clearly shown in the different academic writings and publications that are to my credit. I have published in both national and international journals and also contributed to different books. Also, I have co-authored some books and have single-handedly authored a book. My research interest is focused more on Rural Development and Administration, Conflict Management and Peace Studies, Democracy and Human Rights, Gender and Women Studies, Politics of Development, and Comparative Politics. Some of my works include Ojukwu U.G. (2013). Understanding Rural and Community Development in Nigeria: Theory and Practice, Nimo-Anambra: Rex Charles and Patrick Publishers Ltd (BOOK); Ojukwu U.G. and Obiora, C.A. (2020) Comparative Federalism: A Reader, Anambra: Jovan Publishers Ltd (CO-AUTHORED BOOK); Ojukwu U.G. (2011) “Aids and Foreign Debt” in Godwin Onu and Cornelius Lambi (eds.) Readings in International Economic Relations: The Unfolding Dynamics. Cameroun: Nab Ventures Ltd (BOOK CHAPTER); Ojukwu, U.G., Osuchukwu, N.C. and Enemuoh, N.V. (2020). Farmers-Herders Conflicts and Ranches Establishment Law in Nigeria: A Study of Benue State, International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR), January, Vol. 4 Issue 1 (JOURNAL ARTICLE). I have also attended and presented papers at local and international conferences. In addition to these achievements, Prof. Ojukwu also belongs to different national and international professional associations including the Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA), International Political Science Association (IPSA), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), and Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA), French Institute for Research in Africa (IFRA), UNN Alumni Association, University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA); Benue State University Alumni Association (BSUAA). Again, I have also handled different administrative tasks in various capacities. Among them include: Patroness/Staff Adviser, Nnewi Students Association (NSA), 2007 - Date; Member, ASUU National Gender Committee, 2009 – 2011, Acting HOD of Political Science, May 20th, 2013 – June, 2013; Chairperson, Faculty of Social Science Welfare Committee, 2013 – 2016; Appointment as a member, University Student Disciplinary Committee, COOU, Igbariam, 2016 – 2018; Chairperson, Conference Planning Committee, 2018 Annual Women’s Conference, Anglican Chapel of the Transfiguration of Christ, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, Anambra State; Assistant Departmental Post Graduate Coordinator, July 2018 – 2020; Member, Faculty of Social Science Academic and Corporate Linkages Committee, 2019 – 2020; Managing Editor, Departmental ANSU Journal of Peace and Development Studies, June 2012 – 2014; Online Editor, Journal of Modern Education Review, Academic Star Publishing Company, Brooklyn, New York, USA, July, 2020 – Date; Member, University Senate, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam, 2020 – Date among others. |
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| Faculty/Department/Unit: | Department of Political Science | Rank: | Professor |
| Research Interest: | Peace Studies: - Conflict Resolution and Peace Building Democracy and Human Rights: - Governance, Women Rights and Elections Politics of Development: - Gender Studies, Women Studies and Civil Society Comparative Politics: - Political Behaviour and Politi | ||
| Educational Qualifications: | • B.Sc (Political Science) 1999 • M.Sc (Public Administration) 2005 • Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) (Political Science) 2016 • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) (Political Science) 2018 |
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| Universities Attended: | ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES • University of Nigeria (1995 - 1999) • University of Ibadan (2004 - 2005) • Institute of Federalism, University of Fribourg, Switzerland (2016) • Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria (2013 - 2018) |
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| Publications: | Books Ojukwu, U.G. (2013) UNDERSTANDING RURAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA: THEORY AND PRACTICE, Nimo-Anambra: Rex Charles and Patrick Publishers Ltd. Co-authors Ojukwu U.G. and Obiora, C.A. (2020) COMPARATIVE FEDERALISM: A READER, Anambra: Jovan Publishers Ltd. Ojukwu, U.G., Ukatu, C.N., Ohuoha, M.I., and Nnakwue, N.B. (2016) FUNDAMENTALS OF POLITICAL SOCIOLOLGY, Enugu: Rhyce Kerex Publishers Ltd. Ojukwu, U.G., Okeke, V.O.S. and Obiora, C.A. (2014) COMPARATIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE, Nimo: RexCharles and Patrick Publishers Ltd. Ojukwu, U.G., Okeke, V.O.S., Agbata, I.F., Obiora, C.A. and Oforle, E.O. (2014) FOUNDATIONS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: A COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE, Awka: Demercury Bright Publishers Ltd. Ojukwu, U.G., Okoli F.C., Okoye I. K., Okeke V.O.S. and (2010) GENDER STUDIES: A READER, Nsukka: Great AP Express Publishers Ltd. Edited Books Ojukwu U.G. (2011) “Aids and Foreign Debt” in Godwin Onu and Cornelius Lambi (eds.) Readings in International Economic Relations: The Unfolding Dynamics (Cameroun: Nab Ventures Ltd). Ojukwu U.G. (2010) “Local Government in Japan and Australia” in Obi E. (eds.) Comparative Local Government: An Ecological Approach (Onitsha: Bookpoint Educational Ltd). Ojukwu U.G. (2010) “Public Policy Analysis and Decision Making” in Okpaga A., Okeke V.O.S. and Nwanolue B.O.G. (eds.) Great Issues in Domestic and International Politics: Themes and Analyses (Nimo-Anambra: Rex Charles and Patrick Publishers Ltd). Conferences Ojukwu, U.G. and Osegbue, C., (2009) “ECOWAS-EU Economic Partnership Agreement, WTO Trips Rules and Access to Anti-retroviral Medicines” Millennium Development Goals and Challenges, Faculty of the Social Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, May 2009. Ojukwu, U.G. (2012) “Religious Extremism in Nigeria and Challenges of National Security: The Metamorphosis of Boko Haram”, International Conference on Research, Innovations and Sustainable Development; Vol. 1. No. (4). (A Publication of African Academic and Professional Publishing Co., DDS-JIMST, Medina, Accra, Ghana). JOURNAL ARTICLES Journal Publications (National) Ojukwu, U.G., Nwanolue, B.O.G, Osegbue, C., Mba, A.O., Osuchukwu, C. (2014) “Politics of Oil Exploitation and Management of Environmental Pollution in Niger Delta, 2000 to 2014”, Journal of Peace and Development Studies. Vol. 2 (1) (A publication of the Department of Political Science, Anambra State University, Igbariam) Ojukwu, U.G., Maduekwe, V., and Otugo, N.E., (2013) “Nigerian Armed Forces and Security Challenges in the Fourth Republic 2007-2012” ANSU Journal of Peace and Development Studies, March, Vol. 1. No 2. (A publication of the Department of Political Science, Anambra State University, Igbariam) Ojukwu, U.G. (2012) “The Niger Delta Crisis and Lasting Stability: A Re-appraisal of the Amnesty Programme”, Journal of Nigerian Government and Politics, The Institute of Continuing Education Programmes (ICEP), March, Vol. 4. No. 1. (A publication of the Department of Political Science, Imo State University, Owerri). Ojukwu, U.G. (2012) “Challenges of Political Leadership in Africa: the Study of Zimbabwe”, Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JOPDES), Centre for Social Research Enugu. May, Vol. 6. No. (1). Ojukwu, U.G. (2012) “The Policy of Privatization and Commercialization of Public Enterprises in Nigeria: an Appraisal of Telecommunication Industry” A Bi-Annual Journal of the Department of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. July, Vol. 1. No. 1. Ojukwu, U.G. and Agbata, I.F. (2012). “The SPDC and Challenges of Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria: A Study of the Niger Delta” ANSU Journal of Peace and Development Studies, September, Vol. 1 No 1. (A Publication of the Department of Political Science, Anambra State University, Igbariam). Ojukwu, U.G. (2012). “The Policy of Deregulation of Public Enterprises in Nigeria: An Appraisal of Petroleum Downstream Sector”, Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JOPDES), Centre for Social Research Enugu. November, Vol. 6. No. (2). Ojukwu, U.G., Egboh, E.A. and Okeke, V.O.S., (2011). “Crisis in Comparative Government and Politics in Africa and Rest of the World: Approaches and Methods”, Journal of Africa In A New World Order, The Institute of Continuing Education Programmes (ICEP) Imo State University, June, Vol. 3. No.2. Ojukwu, U.G. (2011). “Democracy and Political Elections in West Africa: A Comparative Study of Nigeria and Ghana Elections”, Journal of Policy and Development Studies (JOPDES), Centre for Social Research Enugu. November 2011, Vol. 5. No. 2. Ojukwu, U.G. and Okeke, V.O.S. (2008). “Local Government Reforms Under Military Rule In Nigeria”, Nigeria Journal of Cooperative Economics and Management (NJCEM), June, Vol. 4. No.1. (A publication of the Department of Economics and Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka). Ojukwu, U.G., Okpaga, A., and Okeke, V.O.S. (2007). “The Double-Edged Sword of North Korea’s Nuclear Conundrum: Analyzing Confessional Diplomacy” Millennium Journal of International Studies (MJOIS), Imo State University, Owerri. Journal Publications (International) Ojukwu, U.G., Osuchukwu, N.C. and Enemuoh, N.V. (2020). Farmers-Herders Conflicts and Ranches Establishment Law in Nigeria: A Study of Benue State, International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR), January, Vol. 4 Issue 1. Ojukwu, U.G., Okeke, M.I. and Nnamani, D.O. (2020). The Quest for Restructuring and Ethnic Balancing In Nigeria: The Dynamics and Realities for True Federalism, International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR). March, Vol. 4, Issue 3. Ojukwu, U.G., Okeke, M.I., Nnamani, D.O. and Ugwuanyi, C.F. (2020). Management of Global Economic Crisis in Nigeria: Lessons from South Africa, International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR). March, Vol. 4, Issue 3. Ojukwu, U.G., Okeke, V.O.S., Onyejedum, A.C. and Ezeamama, I.G. (2020). Rule of Law and Democracy in Nigeria: A Study of Legislative and Executive Rift in the 8th National Assembly, International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR), Vol. 4, Issue 5. Ojukwu, U.G. and Mbah, C.C. (2019). Modernization Theories and the Study of Development Today: A Critical Analysis, International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR), April, Vol. 3, Issue 4. Ojukwu, U.G., Maduekwe, V.C. and Mbah, C.C. (2019). Elections and Democratic Consolidation: A Study of 2019 General Elections in Nigeria, Direct Research Journal of Social Science and Educational Studies (DRJSSES), May, Vol. 6 (4). Ojukwu, U.G. and Mbah, C.C. (2019). Power and Foreign Policy: A Theoretical Approach, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), August, Volume III, Issue VIII. Ojukwu, U.G., Mbah, C.C. and Osuchukwu, N.C. (2019). Xenophobia and Nigeria-South Africa Relations in Post-Apartheid Era: Myth and Realities, International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR). October, Vol. 3, Issue 10. Ojukwu, U.G., Mbah, C.C. and Okoye, P.B. (2019). “Poverty in the Developing Countries is Caused by the Development of Underdevelopment”: Unpacking Andre Gunder Frank (1967) In Twenty-First Century Third World Politics. International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR), November, Vol. 3, Issue 11. Ojukwu, U.G., Okeke, M.I. and Nnamani, D.O. (2019). The Implications of Immunity Clause and the Pollution of Excellency for Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria, International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR). November, Vol. 3, Issue 11. Ojukwu, U.G., Maduekwe, V.C. and Mbah, C.C. (2019). Theory of Divine Origin of State and Good Governance in Nigeria, London Journal of Research in Science: Natural and Formal, (London Journals Press). Volume 19, Issue 6, Compilation 1.0. Ojukwu, U.G, Okoro, E.N. and Agbata, I.F. (2017). The Political Economy of Technology Transfer and the Challenges of Development in Nigeria in the Age of Globalization, NGJSD-Arabian Group of Journal of Social Development, April, Vol. 6, No. 2. Ojukwu, U.G., Maduekwe, V.C. and Agbata, I.F. (2016). “Judiciary and the Theory of Separation of Powers in Achieving Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria (The Fourth Republic)”, European Centre for Research Training and Development, UK: August, Vol.4, No.8. Ojukwu, U.G., and Okeke, V.O.S. (2012). “The Political Economy of the Proposed Islamic Banking and Finance in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges”, Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review; March, Vol. 1. No. (7). (A Publication of American University of Kuwait). Ojukwu, U.G., Nwanolue, B.O.G. and Iwuoha, V.C. (2012). “Military Operations Associated with Internal Security and Special Rules for Opening Fire in Armed Conflicts” International Journal of Asian Social Science; Volume 2 (7). (Asian Economic and Social Society, Pakistan). Ojukwu, U.G. and Nwanolue, B.O.G. (2012) “Legislative Efficiency and Democratic Stability in the Fourth Republic Governance and Politics of Nigeria: A Re-Appraisal of National Assembly” Kuwait Chapter of Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review; Vol. 1. No. (9). (A Publication of American University of Kuwait). Ojukwu, U.G. and Nwanolue, B.O.G. (2012). “Military Operations Associated with Internal Security and Special Rules for Opening Fire in Armed Conflicts: Issues and Prospects” International Journal of the Social Sciences; Volume 7 (6). (Medwell Publications). Ojukwu, U.G. and Udalla, E.A. (2011) “The Politics of Deregulation of Downstream Sector in Nigeria: A Critique of Oil Subsidy Removal”, International Journal of Research in Social Science and Human Development, Vol. 4. (1). (Pan-African Journal Series, JIMST, Medina, Accra, Ghana). |
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