Name
Prof. Okugo Chukwuemeka Uzoma
DepartmentMass Communication
DesignationProfessor
EmailAbout Prof. Okugo Chukwuemeka Uzoma
Employment History: Abia State University, Uturu, Associate Professor 1997 – 2017 and now University of Calabar. Education: University of Uyo, Uyo, 2003 – 2008, Ph.D., Mass Communication. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1991 – 1995, M. A., Mass Communication. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1986 – 1990, B. A. Mass Communication. Teach (number of students taught): More than 30 Masters students, 10 Ph.Ds. Professional Associations: African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), and International Association of Mass Communication Researchers (IAMCR)
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. Mass Communications | University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria | 1986 | 1990 delete_forever | |
| MA Mass Communications | University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria | 1992 | 1995 delete_forever | |
| PhD Mass Communication | University of Uyo, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | 2003 | 2008 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Okugo, C. Uzoma, Onwukwe Chimaobi & Nweke Joan. “Gender, sexuality and journalism education: expanding the horizon of media educators and traineesâ€. The Nigerian Journal of Communication (TNJC) vol. 15, 1, June 2018. Accepted for Publication. | |
| Faith Amah, Innocent Ihechu, Chukwuemeka Okugo, & Christian Afulike. “Media coverage and framing of cultural practices that target Nigerian womenâ€. Covenant Journal of Communication Vol. 4. No 2. December 2017. | |
| Onwuzumigbo Dom Ugo, Okugo C. Uzoma & Izuogu Kingsley Chukwuemeka. “Communication audit of Cable News Network (CNN) online reports on Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria (2012 - 2016.’’ International Journal of International Relations, Media and Mass Communication Studies. Vol. 3. No. 5.Pp. 19-34, October 2017 (United kingdom). | |
| Innocent Paschal Ihechu,Uzoma C. Okugo & Samuel O. Chukwu – Okoronkwo. “Evaluation of ICT utilization options in programme production by broadcast stations in South East Nigeria International Institute for Science Technology: and Education (IISTE).Accepted for publication, December, 2017. (United States). | |
| Chimaobi Onwukwe, Uzoma C, Okugo, Ihechu Innocent and Afulike Christian. “Indigenous communication in effective poverty alleviation programme in rural Nigeriaâ€. Accepted for Publication in the Bayero Journal of Communication, Department of Mass Communication, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. 2016. | |
| Onwukwe Chimaobi D, Okugo Chukwuemeka Uzoma, Ndumele Roseline & Onukawa Edith. “Revisiting the lingua franca question in Nigeria: insights from the 2015 electioneering campaignsâ€. Online Journal of Arts, Management and Social Sciences. Vol 1 No. 1 Pp 145 - 159. September 2016 (Maiden Edition). | |
| Chimaobi Onwukwe, Uzoma Okugo, Innocent Paschal Ihechu & Christian D. Afulike. “Utilization of indigenous communication modes in the mobilization of rural communication for poverty alleviation programmes in South-East, Nigeriaâ€. Ibadan Journal of Humanistic Studies (IJHS) vol. 26. No 2. 2016. | |
| Innocent Paschal Ihechu, Uzoma Chukwemeka Okugo & Chima, Onwukwe Dick. “Social media instant messengers and the Nigerian student; implications for productive tertiary learningâ€. Review of Communication and Media Studies. Vol. 1. No 2. Pp 10-18. May, 2015. | |
| Innocent Paschal Ihechu,Uzoma Chukwuemeka Okugo, Chima Onwukwe & Christian Afulike. “The changing roles of sound in music listening experience in Nigeria: beat vs contentâ€. Benin Media Com Journal, No. 9. Pp 210—223. 2015. | |
| Uzoma C.Okugo & Chima Onwukwe. “Unveiling the shrouds of secrecy: a study of South-Eastern Nigeria media practitioners awareness of the freedom of information actâ€. African Media and Democracy Journal Vol.1.2. Pp 125 - 144. 2014. (Ghana). | |
| Chima Onwukwe, Uzoma C. Okugo, Innocent Pascal Ihechu & Christian D. Afiilike. “Indigenous communication for effective poverty alleviation programmes in rural Nigeria.†Journal of Indigenous and Community Communication (JICC); Accepted for publication in the Maiden Edition of (JICC). December 2014. (Kenya). | |
| Uzoma C. Okugo, Chimaobi Onwukwe, Pascal Innocent Ihechu, & Onwuka Okereke; “Child trafficking as a survival mechanism in an economy in dire straits: implications for media framing in Nigeriaâ€. Conference Proceedings of the African Council for Communication Education Annual Conference, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Pp. 218-233. March 10th-12th, 2014. | |
| Innocent P. Ihechu, Uzoma C. Okugo & Chima Onwukwe; “Social media, instant messenger and the Nigerian student: implications for productive tertiary learning†Conference Proceedings of the (ACCE) Annual Conference, University of Nigeria Nsukka. Pp.579 - 596. March 10th-12th, 2014. | |
| Chima Onwukwe, Uzoma C. Okugo & Innocent Pascal Ihechu, “Persuasion in Dettol disinfectant’s advertisement: implications for children’s perception and attitude to germs in Nigeriaâ€. Conference proceedings of the (ACCE), University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Pp.564- 578. March 10th -12th, 2014. | |
| Doris Nwosu, Chima Onwukwe & Uzoma C. Okugo. “Nudity in Nigeria home movies and the social life of actresses: a study on Tonto Dike and Mercy Johnson†International Research of Musicology and Drama (IRJMD).Vol. 2,(1) April -. January 2013. (South Africa). | |
| Uzoma C, Okugo, Chima Onwukwe, Innocent Pascal Ihechu & Uwaoma Uche. “Advocacy journalism as a remedy to Boko Haram insurgency and threat to national unityâ€. Journal of Linguistics and Communication Studies (JONLICS) University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Vol. 2. Pp 60 - 72. 2012. | |
| Uzoma C. Okugo & Chima Onwukwe. “Domestic violence against women, media coverage and suggested options†The Sixth International Conference Proceedings on Development Studies, Benue State, Nigeria. Vol.6.No.3. Pp 31-36. February 1st - 4th, 2011. | |
| Chima Onwukwe & Uzoma C. Okugo. “Attitudinal disposition of tertiary students in Nigeria to tattooing and sagging mode of dressing†International Conference Proceedings on Social Sciences and Humanities, Port - Novo, Republic of Benin. Vol:1.No.8. Pp 119-130. April 4th- 7th, 2011. | |
| Uzoma C. Okudo & Chima Onwukwe. “Wiki-leaks, whistle blowing, freedom of information, revolutionary trends in Africa and the mediaâ€. International Conference Proceedings on Social Sciences and Humanities, Port — Novo, Republic of Benin. Vol. 1. No. 7 Pp.134 -141. April 4th -7th, 2011 | |
| Chima Onwukwe & Uzoma Okugo; “Englishization of the world wide web: implications for indigenous languages in Nigeriaâ€. The 4th International Conference Proceedings on Research and Development, Lome, Togo,.Vol. 4.No. 8. Pp. 99-103. May 31st - June 3, 2011. | |
| Uzoma C. Okugo & Chima Onwukwe. “Going green with alternate technology in the age of scarcity and uncertainty: a study on innovation adoption theory of mass communicationâ€. Fourth International Conference Proceeding on Research and Development. Lome, Togo. Vol. 4. No 8. Pp 75-80. May 31st – June 3rd, 2011. | |
| Chima Onwukwe & Uzoma C. Okugo; “The influence of new media political campaigns on the 2011 voting patterns of Abia electorates†In Omojola A (Ed.) Media Terrorism and Political Communication in a Multi-Cultural Environment. The African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) Conference Proceedings, Covenant University. Ota, Nigeria. Pp 513-519. 2011. | |
| Uzoma C. Okugo & Chima Onwukwe. “Media terrorism and propaganda warfare in the age cf globalization. The Nigerian experienceâ€. In Omojola A. (Ed.) Media Terrorism and Political Communication in a Multi-Cultural Environment. ACCE Conference Proceeding, Covent University, Nigeria. Pp. 326-334. 2011. | |
| Chimaobi Onwukwe & Uzoma Okugo (2011,). “Farouk Abdulmutalab’s saga, the media and Nigeria’s image in the international community ". Communication for Social Change and Development, African Council for Communication .Education. Pp 263-282. Uyo: BSM Resource Nig. Ltd. | |
| Chima Onwukwe & Okugo C. Uzoma. “Tattooing and sagging among students in Abia State University: a study on observational learning theoryâ€. Journal of New Studies in Language and Literary Studies. Published by the Department of English/Literature, Abia State University, Uturu, Vol. 3. Pp 18 -35. September, 2010. | |
| U. Okugo, I. Akpan & M. Mboho. “Media practitioners awareness —knowledge differentials: a factor in the failed passage of the freedom of information bill by Nigeria legislative assembly.†LWATI. A Journal of Contemporary Research Vol. 7, Issue 3 Pp 74 - 84, September 2010 (China). | |
| Okugo C, Uzoma. “The impact of electronic church on the pro-social behaviour of secondary school studentsâ€. A Bi-annual Journal of School of Information Technology (SIT), Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Volume 1, No. 2. Pp 300 - 311. September, 2009. | |
| Okugo C, Uzoma. “Cultivation theory: its relevance in Nigeria/African contextâ€. Journal of New Studies in Language and Literary Studies Published by the Department of English/Literature, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria, Vol. 2. Pp 78 - 85, March, 2009. | |
| Uzoma C, Okugo (2000). “Press freedom and the military: the Nigerian experience†In J. O Onwuka (Ed.) The Military and the State in Nigeria. Pp. 227-242. Okigwe, Jane-Mos Communication. |
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| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The First Conference of the East African Communication Association. Multi-Media University College of Kenya, Nairobi, September 7th – 9th, 2011. | 2011-09-07 | 2011-09-09 | ||
| The 14th African Council for Communication Education Conference, Covenant University, Ogun State, September 20th – 22th, 2011. | 2011-09-20 | 2011-09-22 | ||
| Alfred Opubor International Conference on Community Media, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, March 17th – 29th, 2012. | 2012-03-17 | 2012-03-29 | ||
| The Bi-annual Africa Media and Democracy Conference. Accra, Ghana August 15th -18th, 2012. | 2012-08-15 | 2012-08-18 | ||
| United Nations Children’s Fund. One Day Group Sensitization on Mainstreaming of Child Rights Reporting Curriculum in Universities. Mass Communication Auditorium, Imo State University, Owerri, October 21th -22th, 2016. | 2016-10-21 | 2016-10-22 | ||
| African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies, University of Port Harcourt, October 25th - 28th , 2016. | 2016-10-25 | 2016-10-28 | ||
| African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, Plateau State, October 31st – November 3rd, 2017. | 2017-10-31 | 2017-11-03 |