AZUBUIKE, OZIOMA CECILIA

NAME:                                                   AZUBUIKE, Ozioma Cecilia

GENDER:                                              Female

MARITAL STATUS:                               Married with children

NATIONALITY:                                      Nigeria

STATE:                                                  Anambra

LOCAL GOVT. AREA:                          Orumba South

HOME TOWN:                                      Umunze                                    

VILLAGE:                                              Ubaha

RELIGION:                                           Christianity

CONTACT:                                           Dept. of Home Economics/HMT, Michael Okpara University of Agric, Umudike.

Email:                                                   azubuike.ozioma@mouau.edu.ng

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL  INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES

Qualification	Awarding Institution	Period of Study in Institution
Home Economics Education (PhD)    (In  View)	University of  Benin, Benin City
Home Management (MSC, Credit )	(MOUAU)	2009
Home Economics Education (BSC/EDU, Second Class Upper Division	(ABSU)	2002
Home Economics Education (NCE, Credit	FCE(T) Umunze	1994
West African Examination( Credit Level)	Girls’ High School Okigwe	1988

                                                    

SPECIALIZATIONS:                  Home Management                                                                                           

 

C.   WORK EXPERIENCE:

Previous Work Experience Outside MOUAU

EMPLOYER                             DUTIES PERFORMED                              YEAR         

St. Mary the Virgin       

Convent Ufuma,

Anambra State.                   Teaching                                                          1998 – 1999

 

All Saints Sec. Sch.

Umunze                              Teaching                                                          2000

 

FCE (T), Umunze                 Lecturing                                               2006 – 2014

 

(1)  Time Table Chairman School of Agric/Homec

(2)  Departmental Examination Officer (DEO) Homec Dept.

(3)  Secretary department of journal/book of reading

(4)   Coordinator Students Research Project Committee

(5)  Treasury Departmental Consultancy Committee

(6)  Project Supervision

(7)  Teaching Practice Supervision

 

WORK EXPERIENCE IN MOUAU

2014 – Date          Lecturer I in the Department of Home Economics/Hospitality Management and Tourism 

2014 – Date          Under graduate Students Project Supervision

2014 – Date          Academic Adviser Year 1 – 4  

2015 – Date           Coordinator Students Research Project  

 

Present Position: Lecturer 1

Grade Level: CONUASS 43

 

Undergraduate courses taught:

2016/2017 Session

 

1st Semester: HEC 312, HEC 314, HEC 413, HEC 415, HMT 511, HEC 210,

HEC 401

 

2nd Semester:

HEC 121, HEC 220, HEC 221, HEC 421, HEC 400

 

2017/2018

 

1st Semester

HEC 111, HEC 314, HEC 413, HEC 415, HMT 511, HEC 210,

HEC 401

 

2nd Semester:

HEC 121, HEC 220, HEC 221, HEC 423, HEC 400

 

 

D.  ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Publications

 

Azubuike, O.C. (2006): The use of contraception as a family planning method.     Eastern COEASU journal of teacher Education (ECOJOTE)

      Vol 2, No. 2.

 

Azubuike, O.C. & Amadi U.P.N (2006): Consumers Disposition to food additives in contemporary Nigeria: Need for consumer education and protection Eastern COEASU journal of teacher Education (ECOJOTE)

      Vol.2, N0. 1.

 

Azubuike, O.C. (2010): Problems and prospects of current changes in the pattern   of union Formation (marriage). Journal of family Development (JOFAD) marriage, family & sexuality A publication of centre for family development

      Benue State University-Makurdi.

 

Azubuike, O.C. (2011): Influential factors affecting the Attitude of                                 students towards Technical subjects in secondary schools in South Eastern Nigeria. Journal of Education and social research, vol. 1, No.2

Rome, Italy 2011.

 

Azubuike O.C. & Offordile .S. (2011): Strategy for improving the use of Electronic              Teaching & Learning (E-learning) in vocation Education in

       Tertiary institutions of Nigeria. Journal of Education and social research

  Rome, Italy 2011.  Vol 2, N02

 

Azubuike O.C. (2011): Entrepreneurial Competencies Needed by Home Economics    Students for self-reliance Importance for curriculum development,

     Abuja International journal of Education and Management Science.

Rome, Italy 2011. Vol 1. N01

 

Azubuike O.C. & Nwokolo C.K.C. (2012); Time Management Projects of working    mothers in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions: Needed for Home Economics Education Journal of Education and social research

Rome, Italy 2011. Vol 2, N08.

 

Azubuike O.C. (2012): Societal and gender Issues In the study of Home      Economics education in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions

         Journal of Education and social research

    Vol. 2, N0. 10

 

Azubuike O.C. & Oguzor U.C. (2013) Consideration of Culture in the Development of Home economics Curriculum in Nigeria

Journal of Education and Social research

Italy Vol. 3. No. 9

 

Azubuike O.C. & Nwokolo C.K.C. (2013) Participatory Roles of Private Sectors in Management of Home Economics Programme in Nigerian Higher Institutions

Mediterranean Journal of Social Sciences

Italy Vol. 4. No. 7

 

Nnanna , J.O., Azubuike O.C. & Ikeji, I. F. (2013) Issues and Trends in Home Economics for Development in Nigeria. International Journal of Development Studies Ghana Vol.7. No. 6

         

Mbah P.E. & Azubuike O.C. (2015) Socio – Cultural Issues facing contemporary families in Nigeria: An Appaisal of Women holding administrative positions. Merit research Journals India Vol. 3 (1)

 

 Mbah P.E. & Azubuike O.C. (2015) Development and Assessment of Bread fruit and Groundnut Diet as Complementary Weaving Dietin Umuahia Environment. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics India Vol. 3. (3)

 

Mbah P.E. & Azubuike O.C. (2015)Skills Needed by Home Makers in Selecting Family Goods and Services in Abia State Nigeria. International Journal of Innovation and research in Educational Sciences. India Vol. 2. (3)

 

Mbah, P.E. & Azubuike, O. (2015) Towards Quantitative Teaching of Vocational subjects in Secondary Schools, in Nigeria. International letters of Social and Humanistic Science. Self Press Switzerland. www.scipress.com/ll.shs.53.94

 

Azubuike, O.C. & Nnubia, U.E. (2015). Challenges of Food Insecurity due to Climate Change (Flood disaster) in the South Eastern Region of Nigeria: Need for Home Economics Extension Workers. Available online at www.worldscientificnews.com.wsn9(2)201540-a48.

 

Opara , J. C., Ejifugha, A. U. & Azubuike, O. C. ( 2015 ) Health programmes in                      

            Nigeria : An analysis of science perception of sanitation skill

            American based research journal 4 ( 4) 1-8

 

Azubuike , O. C. & Opara ,J . C. ( 2016 ) Impact of climate change on the role of Non governmental organizations in environmental health delivery in South Eastern region of Nigeria

 

Azubuike , O. C. ( 2016 ) Food crisis and income management among working mothers in selected local government area in Anambra State. International journal of development strategies in humanities , management & social sciences 6 ( 2 ) 216- 225

 

CHAPTER CONTRIBUTIONS:

Azubuike, O.C. (2011): Introduction to Housing Design and management:

     Home Economics for Schools & Colleges

     BOOK 1

   

Azubuike, O.C. (2011), Introduction to Home management

          Book 1, Home Economics for Schools & Colleges.

 

Azubuike, O.C. & Nwokolo C.K.C (2014) Setting up Institutionized Learning for the Pre-Scholar. Chapter 23 Enterpreneurship Development Concepts, Principles and Practice

 

Azubuike , O. C.& Madiche W. N. ( 2016) Interior decoration and Management . A handbook for Home Economics Educators in a learning Environment series (i 1) Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria: Ibadan Marion Ogi-Olu printing & co

 

Azubuike , O. C. ( 2016 )  Inadequate teaching and learning facilities: A contending issues in teaching Home Economics in public primary and Secondary levels of Education: Onitsha , Global Academic Group, Online Academic Resources

 

Azubuike , O. C. & Nnubia ,U. E. ( 2017 ) Essentials of Family Living : Enugu, New                     

           Generation Educare Ltd

 

          PROCEEDINGS

 

Azubuike, O.C. & Offordike S.N. (2011) Utilization Of Agricultural and Home  Economics Education For youth empowerment: A way forward to Industrial development in Nigeria. Journal of Nigeria association of teachers of technology (NATT).

 

Azubuike , O. C. & Uko- Aviomoh, E. E. ( 2016 ) Malnutrition among school age children 5 – 10 years in rural areas of Abia State. 2nd  University of Benin annual research day ( UBARD ) conference book of proceeding

 

Mbah ,P. E. & Azubuike , O. C. ( 2017 ) Utilization of household  skills : A panacea for improving family economy conditions amongst rural communities in  Abia State

 

Nigeria   7th Home Economics Council of Nigeria ( HECON ) / 8th  International Federation for Home Economics ( IFHE ) African Region International Conference book of proceeding

 

CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOPS/ SEMINARS ATTENDED/ PAPER PRESENTED

CONFERENCES ATTENDED AND PAPERS PRESENTED

 

1.           The 8th National South African Association of Family Ecology and Consumer Sciences Conference, Unity across our specialization between 12th- 14th July, 2006, at the University of the Western Cape and presented a paper “Being a wise consumer through consumer Education: Unity across our specialization.

2.           International Federation for Home Economics Conference on Action for family and consumer well being. Home Economics Literacy bringing skills to life at Valletta Campus, University of Malta 19th- 21st March, 2015 paper presented “Development and Assessment of Breadfruit and Groudnut Diet as Complementary Weaning Diet in Umuahia Environment” and “Skills needed by Home makers in selecting family Goods and Services in Abia State Nigeria”.

3.           African Regional Conference of Organization of Women in Science for developing world at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) Sunyani, Ghana and presented a paper on “Challenges of Food insecurity due to climate change (flood) in South-East region of Nigeria: Need for Home Economics Extension Workers” and impact of Climate Change on the role of Ngo’s in Health delivery in South Eastern region of Nigeria from 15th – 18th October, 2013.

4.           International conference on teaching, learning and change 2011 held at Omoku paper presented “Influential Factors Affecting the attitude of students towards the study of Vocational/Technical Subjects in Secondary Schools in Abia 5th – 8th September, 2011.

5.           International conference on Technology, Education and Environment held at Omuku “paper presented strategy for impouring the use of Electronic teaching and learning (E-learning) in Agric. Science and Home Economics in Tertiary Institutions of Anambra State.

6.           AATL/ ASSR International Conference on social and cultural studies 2012 held at Port Harcourt paper presented – societal and gender issues in the study of Home Economics in Nigerian Schools September 4th – 8th 2012.

7.           AATL/ASSR international Conference on Science and Technology Education held in Owerri paper presented “Time Management practices of working class mothers in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: Need for Home Economics Education.

8.           AATL/MCSER International Interdisciplinary Conference (IIC) held at Umunze paper presented consideration of culture in the Development of Home Economics Curriculum in Nigeria and Participatory Roles of Private Sectors in Management of Home Economics Programme in Nigerian Institutions 1st – 4th, July, 2013.

9.           18th National Conference on Globalization: Challenges to health and Innovations held in Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki paper presented: Influence of Communicable diseases on the health of the adolescent on 5th – 8th June, 2013.

10.        2nd National Conference on the family theme “Domestic Conflict/ Violence and the Challenges of National development held at Benue State University, Makurdi paper presented- Resource Management on 12th – 15th March, 2006.

11.        Maiden International Conference on Education and vision 20-20-20 in Nigeria held in Abuja paper presented Enterprenuerial Competencies Needed by Home Economics Education Students for self-patience: Imperative for curriculum development on 1st – 8th Nov. 2010.

12.        24th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Teachers of Technology held in FCE (T) Umunze and presented a paper titled utilization of Agric and Home Economics for Youth Empowerment in Secondary Schools

using International Media for sustainable Industrial development on 17th – 22nd October, 2011.

13.        4th Home Economics Council Conference held at University of Benin, Benin City paper presented – Mantal adjustment Among adolescents: Need for pre-marital counseling on 15th – 17th July, 2009.

14.        3rd National Conference on the family sexuality & the family held at Benue State University Makurdi paper presented problems and prospectus of the

current changes in pattern of union formation (marriage) to sexuality and young family.

15.        6th Annual National Conference of health promotion Research Association of Nigeria (HEPRAN) on health promotion and disease control in Nigeria held at Federal University of Technology (FUTO) overview paper presented “the role of Home Economics in promoting health in the family on October 8th – 11th, 2008.

16.        2015 International Conference of Association of the promotion of education, health, environmental Technology research held at Tai-Solarin University of Education Ijebu ode paper presented “Utilization of Waste from Oil palm by rural women in Onumba South LGA of Anambra State towards promoting environmental safety and friendly : On 22nd – 26th June, 2015 Workshops Attended and paper presented.

17.        2nd International Conference of Faculty of Specific Education 1st International Scientific Conference of Home Economics 7th IFHE Africa Regional Meeting Alexandria, Egypt. 25-26 October, 2015. Attended and paper presented.

18.        XX111 IFHE World Congress 2016 held at Daejeon Convention Center, Daejeon, Korea paper presented “Contribution of Home Economics in promoting individual fulfillment and quality of life for stable Economy: The case of Nigeria” and “Nutritional Evaluation of weaning food produced from a combination of Rice, Sorghum and Maize flour” : On July 31st – August 6th , 2016

19.        National Economic Transformation and Sustainable Development Conference held at University of Nigeria, Enugu State – Nigeria paper presented “Food crisis and income management amongst working mothers in selected local government areas of Anambra State”. On October 6th – 7th , 2016

20.        6th Annual National Conference of Family & Consumer Science Society of Nigeria ( FACSSON ) held at University of Benin, Benin city paper presented “ Challenges of the application of value chain in Home management process for sustainable economic development amongst families in rural areas of Anambra State” On August 28th – 31st , 2017.

21.        47th Annual General meeting & Scientific Conference of Nutrition Society of Nigeria held at International Conference Center ( ICC ) University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. paper presented “Influence of food fads and fallacies on food habit and consumption pattern of diabetic patients in Federal Medical center

22.         Umuahia Abia State” On 19th – 23rd September 2017

23.        7th Home Economics Council of Nigeria ( HECON ) / 8th  International Federation for Home Economics ( IFHE ) African Region International Conference held at University of Uyo, Nigeria paper presented “ Utilization of household  skills : A panacea for improving family economy conditions amongst rural communities in  Abia State Nigeria “ On  24th – 28th October, 2017

 

WORKSHOPS ATTENDED AND PAPER PRESENTED

1.           Modular workshops for Home Economics panel of STAN during the 54th Annual Stan conference, special workshops held at community secondary school, Akaojot, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and presented a paper titled interior decoration and maintenance from 12th – 17th August, 2013.

 

WORKSHOP WITHOUT PAPER PRESENTATION

 

1.           Advanced Digital Appreciation programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI)

2.           Training at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike from 04-08 May, 2015.

3.           Anambra State Workshop and computer Appreciation and Operation and Active learning techniques (AIT) held at Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze from 9th – 10th May 2006. 

 

COMMENDATIONS:

1.           Commendation letter by the management of F.C. (T) Umunze for participating on the 2nd Innovation Exhibition by Home Economics Department of the school held at Abuja on 11th – 12th November, 2013.

2.           Commendation letter by the members Council for participating on the 2nd Nigerian Raw Materials Exposition (NIRAM Expo) held in Lagos from Tuesday 28th – Thursday 30th October, 2014.

 

E.   SERVICE TO PUBLIC BODIES/COMMUNITY SERVICE

External Examiner, (Monitor) National examination council (NECO)   – 2012 till date

 

PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

(1)  International Federation of Home Economics (IFHE) Member

(2)  Home Economics council of Nigeria (HECON) Member

(3)  Health promotion research association of Nigeria (HEPRAN) Member

(4)  Nigerian Association of Teacher of Technology (NATT) Member

(5)  International Teachers Education (ITE) Member

(6)  Organization of Women in Science for the developing World (OWS

 

(7)  National Association of Health Educators (NAHE)

 

(8)  Association for the promotion of Education, Health, Environment and

 Technology Research (APREHET)

    9) Family and Consumer Sciences Society of Nigeria ( FACSSON ) Member.

 

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

–              Researching

–              Reading

–              Listening to Music

–              Travelling

 

REFEREES:

·         Professor P.E. Mbah

HOD Home Economics/HMT,

MOUAU Abia State

 

Prof. U.U.U. Kadurumba,

MOUAU

 

Prof. I. Onyenobi

Dean Faculty of Agric/Vertinary Medicine,

Abia State University Uturu