Dr. Njideka Phina Onyekwelu

Senior Lecturer

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Country

Nigeria

Education

Academic Qualifications of Lady Dr. Njideka Phina Onyekwelu

Dr. Onyekwelu’s Academic Achievements:

BSc in Business Administration – Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, laying the foundation for a successful career in management.
MBA (Master of Business Administration) – Master’s degree specializing in advanced business concepts, leadership, and management.
MSc in Business Administration – A second Master’s degree further expanding her expertise in business research and analysis.
PDE (Postgraduate Diploma in Education) – A postgraduate qualification in education, complementing her ability to teach and mentor in academic settings.
PhD in Business Administration – Doctorate level education, focusing on specialized research in business administration, leadership, and organizational development.

These academic qualifications reflect Dr. Onyekwelu’s dedication to excellence in education and her deep commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of business administration. Her journey through various levels of education illustrates the pursuit of both personal and professional growth, making her a respected figure in academia and business circles alike.

Journal

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS)

Biography

Biography of Lady Dr. Njideka Phina Onyekwelu

FIPMA, MNIM, MTAMN

Dr. Njideka Phina Onyekwelu is a distinguished academic and expert in Human Resources Management, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management. She is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria.

Academic Achievements

BSc, MBA, MSc, PDE, PhD in Business Administration
Senior Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Published over 50 articles in reputable journals with over 400 citations in Google Scholar and more than 600 citations in ResearchGate
Presented research papers at numerous local and international conferences
Reviewed many published articles
Editor to many reputable journal bodies

Research Focus

Human Capital Development and Business Performance
Economic empowerment in Southeast Nigeria
Entrepreneurship and sustainable poverty alleviation

Community Development

Alleviated the burdens of over 200 widows in Obinagu community through her annual widows’ program (2021 and 2022), hosted at Holy Trinity Church, Obinagu
Given scholarships to indigent children

Leadership Roles

Committee Secretary, Appointment to the Entertainment Committee for the Southeast Zonal Meeting Hosted by the Chapter, Nigerian Institute of Management (Unizik Chapter) – February 2023 to February 2024
Chairman, Appointment Committee on Departmental Welfare, Department of Business Administration – January 2024 to Date
Chairman, Nigeria Institute of Management Committee for the First Prof Alice Ndu Annual Memorial Lecture – August 2023 to August 2024
Chairman, Appointment to the Award, Decoration, and Protocol Committee for the First Prof Alice Ndu Annual Memorial Lecture, Nigerian Institute of Managers (Unizik Chapter) – August 2023 to August 2024
Chairman, Committee Appointment on Departmental Welfare, Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University – July 2023 to Date
Co-Chairman Committee on Student’s Aids (Female), Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University – November 2022 to November 2023
Chairman, Management Board, Holy Cross Group of Schools, Onitsha, Anambra State – June 2022 to Date
Track Co-Chair, The Academy of Management Nigeria – September 2021 to September 2022
Consultant Hospital Manager, All Hallows Hospital and Maternity, Onitsha, Anambra State – August 2019 to Date
Chief Hospital Manager, All Hallows Hospital and Maternity, Onitsha – October 2015 to December 2019
Hospital Administrator, All Hallows Hospital and Maternity, Onitsha – May 2003 to August 2015
Supervisor, Sachet Water Production Unit (NYSC), Anambra Water Corporation, GRA, Onitsha – July 2000 to July 2001
Chairman, School Management Board, Holy Cross Nursery, Primary and Secondary School, Diocese on the Niger

Professional Affiliations

External examiner, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
External examiner, Coal City University, Enugu
Chief Hospital Manager, All Hallows Hospital and Maternity, Onitsha
Director, Phinawel Ltd
Member, Nigeria Institute of Management
Member, The Academy of Management Nigeria

Personal Life

Lady Dr. Njideka Phina Onyekwelu is married with five children. She is devoted to serving God and remains committed to education, research, and community development.

Research Interests

Business Administration

Experience

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