Dr. Obinwanne, Cletus Okechukwu

Dr. Obinwanne, Cletus Okechukwu

Assoc. Prof.

Biography

obinwanne.cletus@mouau.edu.ng
Associate Professor
Room 232 – CAFST Complex
Dr. Cletus Okechukwu Obinwanne was born in 30th November1973  in Ezihe Autonomous community, Isiala Mbano LGA, Imo State, Nigeria. He is currently a senior lecturer in the Department of Home Science/ Hospitality Management and Tourism Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. He is an Associate Professor in view with his publications being sent out for external assessment. Having started his teaching career in 2004 in Nasarawa State Polytechnic, Lafia. He is a design and content reader for MSc. and PhD students thesis and dissertation. He had served as a Coordinator of Hospitality Management and Tourism in Continous Education Center (CEC). He has served in several committees in different capacity. He has represented the Head of the Department in meetings at PG School as well as the Dean PG School during external examinations of postgraduate students in other colleges. He is at present the CAFST Representative  at the College of Vet. Medicine Board. Presently he is a member Editorial Board, Advanced Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He is serving as a professional reviewer in reputable journals.
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:
University of Nigeria. Nsukka – (2010 – 2016)
Imo State University, Owerri – (2002 – 2006)
Imo State University, Owerri – (1993 – 1998)
Ezihe Community Sec. Sch. Isiala Mbano L.G.A – (1983 – 1988)
Central Sch. Umuaro 11, Isiala Mbano L.G.A – (1978 – 1983)
QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES
Ph.D in Tourism Management (July, 2016)
M.Sc Hospitality and Tourism Management (2006)
B.Sc  Hospitality and Tourism Management (Second Class Upper Division)  (1998)
WASC/SSCE (1988)
First School Leaving Certificate (1983) 
Member, Institute of Tourism Professionals (MITP)
Association for Tourism Development in Nigeria
Nominated a fellow, Institute of Management Consultants – Nigeria (IMC)
Coastal Tourism, Ecotourism, Hospitality management,  Research Design, Statistical Data Analysis,Teaching, Students Counseling, Mentoring and supervision and Classroom Management.
Ecotourism, Green Technology and Climate Change adaptation in Hotel  and Tourism, Event Management and Sustainable Tourism Development.
PrincipleS of Sociology (HMT 112), Introduction to Leisure and Recreation Management (HMT 216), Food and Society (HMT 211),  Financial Accounting in Hospitality Industry II (HMT 316), Catering Hygiene and Safety (HMT 318), Organisation and Administration of Hospitality and Tourism Centers (HMT 412), Tourism Planning and Environment (HMT 419), Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Management (HMT 513), Tourism Economics (HMT 517), Introduction to Hospitality (HMT 121), Financial Accounting in Hospitality and Tourism I (HMT 226), Event Management (HMT 527), Business Development and Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism (HMT 524), Travel and Hospitality Operations in Field Trips (HMT 815), Advanced Human Resource Management (HMT  814), Environmental Impact Assessment (HMT 721), Advanced Studies in Feasibility Analysis (HMT 823)
 
1. Obinwanne, C.O. (2019). Assessment of Holiday Habit of Workers in Universities towards vacation. Logistics and Tourism International Research Journal. 5(4): 1 -12.
2. Obinwanne, C.O. (2019). Customer Perception on the Incorporation of Nutritional Information on Menus in Hospitality Industry. Logistics and Tourism International Research Journal. 5(4): 13 – 22.
3. Obinwanne, C.O. and Alozie, E. N. (2019). Role of Leisure and Recreation at Improving    Quality of Life of workers in Tertiary Institutions. International Journal of Development Strategies in Humanities, Management and Social Sciences. 9(3): 16 – 34.
4. Obinwanne, C.O. and Alozie, E. N. (2019). Interior Design of Hotel Rooms as a Factor Affecting Customer Satisfaction in Hotels. International Journal of Advanced Studies in Ecology Development and Sustainability. 6(1): 34 – 46.
5.      Obinwanne, C.O. (2019). Utilization of Integrated Marketing Communication Tools for Brand Recognition and Sales in Hotels. Journal of Hotel Management and Tourism Research. 4(1): 29 – 38.
6. Obinwanne, C.O. (2019). Problems of Developing Coastal Areas of Rivers State into Tourist Destination in Nigeria. Journal of Hotel Management and Tourism Research. 4(1): 1 – 28.
7.      Obinwanne, C.O. (2019). The Role of Effective Internal Control System to the Financial Management of Hotel Operations. International Journal of Research in Tourism and    Hospitality (IJRTH). 5(2): 17 – 24.
8.      Ukwuoma, J. K., Obinwanne, C. O, Onyeonoro, C. O.  and Onyeonoro, F.N. (2018). Franchising as a Catalyst to Hospitality Development in Nigeria. International Journal of Mass Media and Tele Communication. 1(3): 109 – 137.
9. Obinwanne, C. O. , Ukwuoma, J. K., Onyeonoro, C. O. and Onyeonoro, F. N. (2018). Food Security and Tourism Development. International Journal of Sociology and Development Studies. 1(3): 115 – 131.
10. Obinwanne, C.O. (2018). Perception of Host Communities in Harnessing Religious Sites for Tourism Development. Journal of Research in Hospitality and Tourism. 1(1): 121 – 133.
11. Obinwanne, C.O. (2018). Stakeholders Involvement for achieving Sustainable Tourism                  Development of Agulu  Lake in Anambra State, Nigeria. Journal of Research in Hospitality and Tourism 1(1): 134 -147.
12. Obinwanne, C. O.and Onyeonoro, C. O. (2018).Customer Satisfaction of Air Travelers at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Journal of Tourism, Hospitality       and Sports. 39: 6 – 14.
13.      Amaechi, C.J., Obinwanne, C. O., Okpalaeke, V. and Ejeh, C. (2018). Assessing the Effect of Waste Control Management and Recycling in Food Industries in selected Hotels in Lagos State. University of Port Harcourt. Journal of Accounting and Business. 6(1): 1 – 28
14.      Obinwanne, C.O.and Onyeananam, J. C. (2017). Challenges and Prospects of          Developing Abadaba Lake into a Tourism Destination. Journal of Tourism and Heritage Studies. 6(2).      43 – 53
15.      Obinwanne, C.O and Nwozuzu, K. (2016). Socio-economic Benefits of Oguta Lake Tourism Destination on the Host community of Oguta Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria.  International Journal of Trend in Research and Development. 3(3): 576 – 580.
16. Obinwanne, C. O (2016). Evaluation of Microbiological status of water samples for Coastal Tourism Development in Rivers State, Nigeria. International Journal of Trend in Research and Development.  3(3): 574 – 577.
17. Onyeonoro, C. O. Obinwanne, C. O. and Kanu, F. N (2016).  A critical analysis of Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria: Hospitality and Tourism Perspective.  A Journal of Development. 5(3). 
18.      Obinwanne, C.O.  (2015). Assessment of Physico-chemical Property of water samples                 from Port Harourt, Bonny, and Opobo Coastal Areas for sustainable coastal tourism    development in Rivers State, Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific Technology Research. 4(12): 257 – 261.
19.      Obinwanne, C.O (2015). Work and leadership Ethics in selected Hotels in Owerri, Imo        State Nigeria International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development.              2(12): 14 – 16.
20.      Obinwanne, C.O. and P.U. Okpoko (2015). Comparative Assessment of Coastal Tourism Potentials of Selected Areas in Rivers State, Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research. 4(12): 262 -269.
21.      Obinwanne, C.O. (2015). Assessment of Perception of Local Residents in selected       Communities of River State Nigeria for Coastal tourism development, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development. 2(11): 643-647.
22.      Obinwanne C. O. (2013). Eco-tourism Potentionals and Challenges of                                                                       Developing Pandam Games Reserve into Vibrant Tourism Destination in Plateau State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology, USA. 2(10): 138-143.
23.      Obinwanne, C. O. (2013). Evaluation of Customer Complaints, Management and Retention Strategies of Hotels in Aba Metropolis, Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology USA. 2(10): 125-131.
24.      Onyeonoro, C.O. and Obinnwanne, C.O (2012). Strategic Management in Hotel Industries Implication to its profitability (A study of selected Hotel in Imo and Abia  States). HATMAN Journal of Hospitality and Tourism. 2(1): 105 – 109.
25. Obinwanne, C.O. and Onyeonoro, C.O (2012). Evaluation of Guest’s Choice of Patronage of Hotels in Umuahia, Abia State. Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Management. 4(1): 32 – 37.
26.      Obinwanne, C.O. and Onyeonoro, C.O (2012). Proximate and Sensory Qualities of Breadfruits for Pastry and Confectionery Products. Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Home Management. 4(1): 87 – 92.
27.      Enemuo, B.O. and Obinwanne, C.O (2012). Evaluation of Food Management Practices in Hospitality Establishments in Umuahia North and Ikwuano Local Government Councils of Abia State, Nigeria. HATMAN Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management. 1(1): 95-100.
28.      Obinwanne, C.O., Enemuo, B.O. and Anyanwu, I.B (2011). Assessment of Planning and Control measures in Hotel Operations. Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Home Management. 3(1): 1 – 7.
29.      Enemuo, B.O. and Obinwanne, C.O (2010). Cultural Tourism Development: An aid for marketing Nigeria culture for National and Economic Development. The ICACD Journal of Cultural Perspective of Development for Africa JT. 1(1): 128 – 131.
30. Enemuo, B.O. and Obinwanne, C.O (2010). Eco-tourism Development: A bed rock for sustainable Environmental and Wildlife Conservation. International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Eco-system Research. 1(1): 254 – 259.
31.      Obinwanne, C.O. and Enemuo, B.O (2010). The role of Man in Wildlife Conservation and Tourism in Yankari National Park and Jos Wildlife Park Nigeria. International Journal of Agriculture, Food and Eco-System Research. 1(1): 269 – 276.