Name
Prof. Samuel Boy Chibuzo Iheanacho
DepartmentHuman Kinetics and Health Education
DesignationProfessor
EmailAbout Prof. Samuel Boy Chibuzo Iheanacho
Professor Samuel B. C. Iheanacho was born in 1956 in Rivers State, Nigeria. He hails from Obinze in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. His Educational qualifications include N.C.E. (1987); B.Sc. (1991) University of Nigeria, Nsukka; M.Ed and Ph.D. in 1994 and 200 respectively; University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He joined the University of Calabar in 1991 on graduation from the University of Nigeria Nsukka as a Graduate Assistant and rose through the rank and fill to the position of a Professor in Education specializing in Human Kinetics and Health Education in 2015. He belongs to many professional bodies (locally and internationally) with more than 32 academic publications in Local and International Journals to show. He has equally authors books in Human Kinetics and Health. He has taught in all levels of education (from primary – tertiary education); attended many professional courses, and also occupied a lot of key positions at one time or the other in the University system; namely Sub-Dean of Education 2010 – 2012; Exams Officer 2002 – 2015; Head of Department 2008 – 2010; Director of Sports 2011 – 2015, etc. He has equally bagged honours and awards from recognized institutions e.g. National Patron – African Sporting Initiative; Ambassador for Sports in the same organization; with its headquarters in Ghana. Profession S. B. C. Iheanacho is happily married and blessed with four (4) children
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Abuwa Memorial Primary School, Okpuloumuobo, Abia State | 1959 | 1964 delete_forever | |
| WASC | Eziama High School, Aba, Abia State | 1965 | 1971 delete_forever | |
| NCE | College of Education, Abraka, Delta State | 1985 | 1987 delete_forever | |
| B. Sc. Health and Physical Education | University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State | 1988 | 1991 delete_forever | |
| M. Ed. | University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State | 1993 | 1994 delete_forever | |
| PhD | University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State | 1998 | 2001 delete_forever | |
| Basic Technical Officiating Certificate | Athletic Federation of Nigeria | 2008 | 2008 delete_forever | |
| Diploma in Olympic Sports Management | National Institute of Sports, lagos | 2015 | 2015 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Iheanacho, S. B. C., Idris, A. S., & Akarah, E. (2015). Influence of Islamic culture on sports development in Nigeria (A case study of Adamawa State). Global Journal of Educational Research, 14(1), 55 – 60. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C., Ikpeme, E. E., & Saba, I. A. (2013). Eradication of Cultism in Nigeria Tertiary Institution through Active Participation in Sports. Macrothink Institute: Journal of Public Administration and Governance, 3(1), 88 – 94. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C., Ikpeme, E. E., & Saba, I. A. (2013). An Assessment on Provision of Recreational Facilities in Nigerian Universities in the 21st Century. Macrothink Institute Journal of Public Administration and Governance, 3(1), 95 – 101. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C., Ubi, S., Iheanacho, M. U., & Nkang, R. (2013). Female Genital Mutilation Practices and its Health Implication Among Patents in Ugep Urban of Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State – Nigeria. Macrothink Institute Journal of Public Administration and Governance, 3(3), 43 – 52. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C., Ogu, T., & Nwadiara, R. E. (2012). HIV Infections and its Impact on Healthcare Workers in the South – South Geo Political Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria. Journal of Integrative Humanism, 1(3), 77 – 88. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C., Ukpong, J., & Ubi, S. (2012). Parental Social Influence on University Athletes Participation in Competitive Sports. Education for Today, 8(1), 198-212. | |
| Ubi, Sylvanus, Iheanacho, S. B. C. & Bisong, D. N. (2011) Causes and Knowledge of Prevention of Recurrent Malaria Infection Among Adults in Ugep Urban, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria: Implication for Sustainable Development: Proceedings of International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities, CAMEROON, 3 (1) 25 – 32. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C. (2011). Educational Technology in the Service of Physical Education in Nigeria in the 21st Century. Journal of Sustainable Education, 3(2), 91 – 101. | |
| Akara, E., Nabofa, O., & Iheanacho, S. B. C. (2011). Audience at Sports Competitions as Predictor of Effective Sports Marketing in Nigeria. Journal of Communication and Culture: International Perspective, 2(1), 42 – 49. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C., & Ukpong, J. (2010). Recreational Activities of Lecturers in Some Tertiary Institution in Calabar, Nigeria. Annals of Humanities and Development Studies, 1 (1), 46 – 53. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C., Eneji, J. E. O., Undeshi, V. A., Okongor, O., Okpiliya, F. I., & Mgbekem, M. A. (2010). Perception of Environmental Pollution Effects on Health of Urban Dwellers in Calabar Municipality, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Ecology, 3(1), 162 – 168. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C., Okpachui, O. J., Eneji, J. E. O., Undeshi, V. A., Mgbekem, M. A., & Okongor, O. E., & Eneji, V. C. O. (2010). Managing Primary Health Care in the South – south Geo Political Zone of Nigeria. LWATI. A Journal Contemporary Research, 7(3), 248 – 263. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C., Nanjwan, J. D., Ntukidem, E. P., Ajibola, C. A., & Eta, E. E. (2010). Physical Education Curriculum: A Panacea for the Attainment of Socio-Economic and Cultural Development of Primary School Pupils with Visual Impairment in Nigeria. LWATI A Journal of Contemporary Research, 7(4), 54 – 61. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C., Bassey, J. E., & Eneji, C. V. O. (2010) Knowledge of Organization Behaviour and Enhancement of Corporate Performance in Nigeria. LWATI A Journal of Contemporary Research, 7(4), 252 – 262. | |
| Ekunke, C., Edim, M. E. Iheanacho, S. B. C., Ihejiamaizu, C. C., Olofu, M. A. & Omoogun, C. A. (2009). Adverse Effects of Waste Generation in Calabar Urban, Nigeria. Annals of Modern Education, 1(1), 62 – 68. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C., Eta, E. E., Ukpong, J., & Akarah, E. (2009). The Place of Recreation in the (6-3-3-4) Educational System in Nigeria. Annals of Modern Education, 1 (1), 172 – 180. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C. (2004). Leadership Style and Sport Performance of Nigeria Prison Staff in Paramilitary Championships. West African Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 3(1), 13 – 21. | |
| Uwem, E., & Iheanacho, S. B. C. (2003). Health Seeking Behaviour and Academic Attainment in Nigeria. West African Journal of Research and Development in Education, 10(1), 87-102. | |
| Duruamaku-Dim, G. E., & Iheanacho, S. B. C. (2002). Administration as a Vocation. African Journal of Vocational Education, 1, 49 - 56. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C. (2001). Provision of Healthy Physical Environment in Secondary School in Calabar Municipality. Education for Today, 1(2), 109 – 117. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C. (2000). Motivation: A Psychological Tonic for Success in Sports. West African Journal of Educational Research, 3(1), 37 – 42. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C. (2000). The Contributions of Sport as an Agent of National and Global Unity. West African Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 3(1), 116 – 121. | |
| Iheanacho, S. B. C., & Ikpeme, E. E. (1997). Organizational Variables as Pre-requisites to High Performance Among University Athletes. West African Journal of Educational Research, 1(2), 220 – 224. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th National Conference of the Nigerian School Health Association (NSHA) held at (University of Ibadan, Nigeria) | 1994-02-24 | 1994-02-26 | ||
| Training Workshop on HIV/AIDS/STD Prevention for Lecturers in Tertiary Institutions in Cross River State organized by Nigerian Youth Aids Programme/Aids Control and Prevention Project held at Calabar | 1997-02-27 | 1997-03-01 | ||
| National Conference of Nigeria Association for Physical and Health Education, Recreation, Sport and Dance (NAPHER-SD) held at National Institute for Sports (NIS) Lagos | 1998-03-01 | 1998-03-03 | ||
| First International Conference of Faculty of Education Theme – Education and the New World order held at the University of Calabar | 2002-10-28 | 2002-10-30 | ||
| 4th National Conference of the Faculty of Education, held at Abia State University, Uturu | Administration as a Vocation | 2006-07-24 | 2006-07-29 | |
| British Academy – African Partnership (BAAP) First Capacity Building Workshop on Writing for Publication – Writing Research, Proposal and Enterprise Education organized by Faculty of Education held at University of Calabar | 2008-01-24 | 2008-01-29 | ||
| Athletic Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Basic Officiating Course for Technical Officials held at U. J. Esuene Stadium Calabar, Cross River State | 2008-06-19 | 2008-06-21 | ||
| State Road Safety Workshop theme: Marshalling Resources for Safety Road, Fullerlives – The Role of Special Marshal organized by Federal Road Safety Commission (RS 6.2) held at Conference Hall, Federal Secretariat Complex Calabar | 2008-07-01 | 2008-07-01 | ||
| State Road Safety Sectoral Workshop theme: New Vision, New Hope and New Challenges organized by Federal Road Safety Commission (RS 6.2) held at Cross River State Cultural Complex, Calabar | 2009-05-25 | 2009-05-25 | ||
| International Conference on Global Reforms in Teacher Education organized by Faculty of Education held at University of Calabar | 2010-09-07 | 2010-09-10 | ||
| Workshop on Personal and Corporate Health – Fitness Training organized by National Institute for Sports held at National Institute for Sports, Lagos | 2011-05-03 | 2011-05-06 | ||
| National Sports Colloquium Capacity Based Initiatives and Strategies for Enhancing Quality Assurance in Sustainable Sports Management. Strategies Research and Development in Nigeria organized by The African Centre for Sports Management Strategies, Pl | 2011-05-20 | 2011-05-26 | ||
| International Olympics Committee/Nigeria Olympic Committee Sports Administrations Course held at National Olympic Committee Building, National Stadium Complex Surulere, Lagos | 2011-11-21 | 2011-11-23 | ||
| International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities Organized by Pan African Journal Series held in Cameroon | Causes and Knowledge of Prevention of Recurrent Malaria Infection Among Adults in Ugep Urban, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria: Implication for Sustainable Development. | 2011-11-22 | 2011-11-25 | |
| International Conference on Social Science and Humanities in Cameroon | Causes and Knowledge of Prevention of Recurrent Malaria Infection Among Adults in Ugep Urban, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. | 2011-11-22 | 2011-11-25 | |
| International Conference on Research Innovations and Sustainable Development; organised by the African Academic and Professional Body held in Republic of Benin | The Menace of HIV/AIDS on Infant Mortality Rate Among Women of Child Bearing Age in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2012-03-06 | 2012-03-09 | |
| International Conference on Research Innovations and Sustainable Development; organised by the African Academic and Professional Body held in Republic of Benin | The Menace of HIV/AIDS on Infant Mortality Rate Among Women of Child Bearing Age in Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2012-03-06 | 2012-03-09 | |
| Workshop on the Training for Drivers in University of Calabar organized by Nigerian Christian Graduate Fellowship held at Centre for Educational Service (CES) Auditorium University of Calabar, Calabar | Road Safety Driving in Nigeria. | 2012-10-18 | 2012-10-18 | |
| International Olympic Committee/Nigeria Olympic Committee Advanced Sports Management Course held at the National Olympic Committee Building National Stadium Complex Surulere Lagos | Effects of Sports Management Indices on the Performance of Athletes in the University of Calabar. | 2013-09-24 | 2013-09-26 | |
| Federation of Public Service Games/ICON Sports Management and Development Conference held at the National Institute for Sports Complex, National Stadium, Abuja | 2013-10-22 | 2013-10-24 | ||
| International Olympic Committee/Nigeria Olympic Committee Advanced Sports Management Course held at the National Olympic Committee Building National Stadium Complex Surulere Lagos | Exploring the use of Human Resource Indices for Proper Management of Sports Organization in Cross River State - Nigeria. | 2014-04-15 | 2014-04-17 | |
| Federation of Public Service Games/3rd ICON Sports Management and Development Conference. Theme: “The Role of Financiers in Promoting the Economic Prosperity of the Sports Industryâ€, held at the Raw Materials Research and Development Council Mait | 2014-10-21 | 2014-10-24 | ||
| International Olympic Committee/Nigeria Olympic Committee Advanced Sports Management Course held at the National Olympic Committee Building National Stadium Complex Surulere Lagos | Hosting West African University Games, Championship During Economics Recession in Nigeria. | 2015-02-04 | 2015-02-06 | |
| International Olympic Committee/Nigeria Olympic Committee Advanced Sports Management Course held at the National Olympic Committee Building National Stadium Complex Surulere Lagos | Financial Management of Internally Generated Revenue in the University of Calabar Sports Council. | 2015-12-20 | 2015-12-23 |