Dr. Eja Iwara Eja
DepartmentTourism Studies
DesignationAssociate Professor
EmailAbout Dr. Eja Iwara Eja
Dr Eja Iwara Eja joined the services of University of Calabar, Nigeria in 2013 as a Senior Lecturer in the then Department Geography and Environment Sciences. He was later promoted to the rank of Associate Professor in 2016. He holds a Ph.D degree in Eco-Tourism and Recreational Planning (2011), M.Sc. degree Environmental Planning and Resource Management (2006) and a B.Sc. degree in Geography and Regional Planning (2000). All his degrees were awarded by the University of Calabar, Nigeria. His main area of specialization is tourism and hospitality studies. He has served his Department and Faculty as Coordinator, Tourism programme between 2014 and 2016. Dr Eja was appointed the pioneer Acting Head of Department, Tourism Studies, University of Calabar in June 2016. He has successfully supervised and co-supervised many graduate students in the field of tourism. Dr Eja is a regular participant in many conferences, workshops, seminars and symposia where he has been making presentation. Dr Eja has over thirty publications in reputable local and international journals He is a member of many professional bodies including Association for Tourism Development in Nigeria, Association of Nigerian Geographers and Nigerian Environmental Society. He is married with children.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Geography and Regional Planning | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1997 | 2000 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc. Ecotourism, Conservation and Recreation Planning | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2004 | 2006 delete_forever | |
| PhD Ecotourism, Conservation and Recreation Planning | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2007 | 2011 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Eja, E. I., & Eneyo, V. B. (2018). Tourism Support Services as Indicators for Socio-Economic Development of Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. International Journal of Human Resource Studies, 8(3), 264-275. | |
| Eja, E. I. & Iji, M. E. (2018). Visitors' Arrivals And Destination Development: A Case Study Of Selected Recreational Resorts In Cross River State, Nigeria. European Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 6(3), 1-12. | |
| Eja, E I., Abonor, L. B., & Iji, M. E. (2017). Assessing private sector as a panacea for destination development: A case study of the hospitality industry in Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Tourism and Management Research, 2(1), 44-56. | |
| Eja, E. I., & Titus, A, (2017). Assessing the Seasonal Patterns of Visitors Arrivals as an Index for Hotel Industry Growth in Calabar, Nigeria. Journal of Tourism and Management Research, 2(3), 135-146. | |
| Eja, E. I., & Obiora, J. N. (2017). Assessing the Potentials of Epoto Cave as an Ecotourism Asset in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Sports, ISSN (paper) 2312-5187, ISSN (Online) 32(1), 14-20. | |
| 8. Felix, O. E., & Eja, E. I. (2017). Mainstreaming: The Challenges And Prospects Of Sustainable Tourism Administration In Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Integrative Humanism, 8(1)84-96. | |
| Eja, E. I., Abonor, L. B. & Ekpenyong, E. J. (2016). The Challenges and Prospects of Marina Resort Development in Calabar Nigeria. World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2(12), 51-55. | |
| Eja, E. I., Ukwetang, J. O. & Otu, J. E. (2016). Assessing the Catalytic Influence of Modern Information System and Socio-Economic Status on Communities' Attitude and Awareness to Forest Resource Sustainability in Boki Local Government Area, Nigeria. Review of Environment and Earth Sciences, 23(13),22-29. | |
| Eja, E. I. Ukwetan, J. O., & Abonor, L. B. (2016). Residents' Perception in the Impact of Tourism Support Services on Poverty Alleviation in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 1(12), 15-20. | |
| Eja, E. I., Abonor, L. B. & Ekpenyong, E. J. (2016). The Challenges and Prospects of Marina Resort Development in Calabar Nigeria. World Wide Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 2(12), 51-55. | |
| Eja, E. I. & Effiom,V. A. (2015). The Influence of Leboku New Yam Festival on Catchment Communities in Yakurr Local Government Area, Nigeria. American Journal of Tourism Research, 4(1), 37-43. | |
| Osonwa, K. O., Eja, E. I., & Emeka J. O. (2015). Assessing Tourists Arrivals as a Catalyst for Employment and Income Generation in Calabar, Nigeria. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences. 5(7), 202-209. | |
| Ukwayi, J. K., Eja, E. I., & Felix, O. E. (2015). The Impact Of National Park On Catchment Communities Development: Cross River State Scenario, Nigeria.. 2(2), 61-69. | |
| Emeka, J. O., Eja, E. I., & Ushie M, A. (2014). Socio-Demographic Characteristics As a Panacea for Crime Rate Assessment in Tourism Destination: Calabar South Scenario, Nigeria. 6(9), 8553-8557. | |
| Eja, E. I., & Eni, I. D. (2014). The Effect of Tinapa Business Resort Development on Surface Water Quality in Cross River State, Nigeria. 5(4), 166–174. | |
| Eja, E. I. & Effiom, V. A. (2014). Environmental Implications of Tinapa Business Resort Development on the Catchment Communities, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental and Earth Science, Vol. 4(2), 73. | |
| Eja, E. I., Ochiche, C. A., & Onabe, J. B. (2014). Assessing Population Growth as an Index Forhousing Market in Ogoja Urban, Nigeria. 4(5), 01-06 |
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