Prof. Raphael Pius Abia is an academic staff in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria. He joined the services of the University in 1998 as a Graduate Assistant and was promoted to the rank of Professor in Medical Sociology in 2016. He is the first Professor of Medical Sociology at the University of Calabar. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Political Science/Public Administration from the defunct Cross River State University, Uyo (now University of Uyo) in 1991. The University of Calabar awarded him M.Sc. and PhD degrees in Medical Sociology in 2001 and 2005 respectively. His academic and research interests span Health, Politics, Social Issues, Social Work, Culture and Anthropological Studies, Population and Population Dynamics, Gender and Equality Studies, Education and Religious Issues. Prof. Abia has been teaching, mentoring, researching and rendering broad-based community services since joining the University thereby contributing to the graduation of students at all levels. He has successfully supervised and co-supervised over ten graduate students. He has published over fifty articles in reputable peer-reviewed local and international journals. Raphael Abia has authored two books titled 'Sociology of the Third World: A Conceptual Approach' and 'Governance in Nigeria'. Prof. Raphael Abia has been serving many journals as a reviewer. He has also served the University in many other capacities including Head of Department (2021 till date) and Chairman, Field Visit Committee (2010-2012). Prof. Abia is a member of many professional bodies including the National Programme on the Prevention of Maternal Mortality. He is the Torchbearer and General Overseer of Indomitable Christ Mandate Church, Nigeria. Prof. Abia is a happily married man with children.
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B. Sc. Political Science/Public Administration
Cross River State University, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Usoroh, B., & Abia, R. (2018). Agriculture and sustainable rural development in Ini LGA, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. In: International Journal of Advanced Research and Innovative Ideas in Education, Vol. 4, Issue 3. ISSN No.: (0)2395-4396
Abia, R. P., Essien, B.S; Abia, E. R., & Archibong, E. P. (2015). Ebola disease, a discourse in disease epidemiology. In, Peak Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 3(1), pp. 8-11.
Archibong, E. P., & Abia, R. P. (2014). Divorce: Its socio-economic consequences on family life in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. Nigeria International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, Volume 4, Issue 3, March. ISSN: 2249-5894. Indexed: Ulrich’s periodicals USA, Cabell’s Directories of Publishing Opportunities, USA
Bassey, A. O; Abia, R. P., & Omono, C. E. (2014) Christian belief and their attitude towards the culture of profit maximization, savings and investment as foundation of industrialization in Nigeria. American Internaitonal Journal of Social Sciences, 3(2), March. Indexed in Scopus. ISSN 2325-4149 (print), ISSN 2325-4165 (online)
Abia, R . P, Charles, J . O, Ering, S., & Mboto, W. A. (2007). Men as factor in Maternal Health. A case study of Ikot Ene Community, Akpabuyo LGA, Cross River State, Nigeria. In South-South Journal of Culture and Development. 9(1), June 2007. Nigeria. ISSN: 1595 – 0298.
Archibong, E. P.; Charles, J. O. and Abia, R. P. (2009). An Examination of Religious Conflicts in Nigeria: Impact on Nation Building. A Journal of Nigerian Sociological Review. NSS, Vol.4 No.1
Ushie, M.A.; R.P. Abia, E.P. Archibong and A.D. Nsemo (2012).Effect of warning label on cigarette use among commercial drivers in Calabar, Nigeria.
Festus N. and Raphael A. (2008). Human Trafficking as Modern Day Slavery and Socio-Economic Implications on the Rural Economy of Cross River State, Nigeria.
Abia, R.P, Ering, S.; Enang, E. (2012).Mobile Telecommunication and HIV Nexus in Nigeria.The Case of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, Nigeria.
Bassey, A.O; Abia, R.P and Ojua T.A (2013).The Role of Management Education in building the management capacity of Medical Directors of Hospitals in Nigeria as line Chief Executives. In: I: International Journals: Research Journal of Science and IT Management, Singapore, Vol. 2, No. 03, pg. 44-49. Indexed in Scopus. ISSN 2281 – 4612 (ONLINE).
Felix A., Felix E.; Simon O.E and Abia, R.P. (2012). An Empirical Analysis of the Niger-Delta Crisis in Nigeria and the way forward.
Nwagbara, E.N., Abia, R.P., Uyang, F.A., and Ejeje, J. (2012).Poverty, Environmental Degradation and Sustainable Development: A Discourse. In: Global Journal of Human Social Science Sociology Economics and Political Science.
Ushie, M. A.; R. Abia; K. O. Osonwa; D. B. ,Ugal; M. A. Mgbekem; Okongor-E. and E. O. Eneji (2010).Reproductive decision between gender and fertility preferences among urban dwellers:
Afangideh, A.I; Abia, Raphael P.; Ojua, T.A; and Archibong E.P. (2011).Theoretical Overview of Disease Epidemiology and Diffusion at Global Level, International Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 7, No. 2, SEPTEMBER. Uniuyo, Nigeria. ISSN: 111 – 4898.
Abia, R.P; Edmond, A.O; Arikpo, M. and Eka I.T (2015) The use of enema among the Quas in Calabr Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. In: Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, Vol. 4, No. 1, June 2015. ISSN 2315-9936, official publication of the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. Supported by: TETFUND
Abia, R.P; Essien, B.S; Abia, E.R and Archibong, E.P.(2015). Ebola disease, a discourse in disease epidemiology. In, Peak Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 3(1), pp. 8-11, February, ISSN 2331-5792
Archibong, E.P. and Abia, R. P. (2014). Divorce: Its socio-economic consequences on family life in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. Nigeria International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, Volume 4, Issue 3, March. ISSN: 2249-5894. Indexed: Ulrich’s periodicals USA, Cabell’s Directories of Publishing Opportunities, USA
Bassey, A.O, Abia, R.P, Atta, F.B and Umo A. (2013). Corruption as a social problem and its implication on Nigeria society: A review of Anticorruption policies.
Nwagbara, E. N; Ering, S. O.; Abia, R. P. and Osuchukwu, N. C. (2007).“Corruption in Leadership: An Obstacle to Sustainable Development in Nigeria”, International Journal of Development and Management Review (INJODEMAR) Vol.2, No.1, pp. 47-61. Nigeria. ISSN: 1597 – 9492.
Ojua, T.A; Tanghan, E.E; Abia, R.P; Bisong, P.O. (2012). Environmental Conservation and the development of cultural tourism: Implications for contemporary society.
Bassey, A.O; Abia, R.P; Omono C.E (2014) Christian belief and their attitude towards the culture of profit maximization, savings and investment as foundation of industrialization in Nigeria. American Internaitonal Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, No. 2, March. Indexed in Scopus. ISSN 2325-4149 (print), ISSN 2325-4165 (online)
Ojua, T.A; Tanghan, E.E; Abia, R.P; Bisong, P.O. (2012). Environmental Conservation and the development of cultural tourism: Implications for contemporary society.
Bassey, A.O, Raphael, P.A, Omono, Cletus E. and Bassey, U.A (2013). An Examination of causes and consequences of conflict between legislature and executive in Cross River State, Nigeria. In: Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies. Vol. 2. No.1. March, Italy. Indexed in Scopus. ISSN: 2251 – 1563
Abia, R.P; Okon, D.E; Augustine, E.B; and Omono C.E (2012). An Analysis of sexual behaviour among two urban and rural communities of Cross River and Akwa Ibom States, Nigeria. In: Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives.
Nwagbara, E. N; Ering, S. O.; Abia, R. P. and Osuchukwu, N. C.(2008).Strategies for involving women in framing environmental policies: A critical appraisal of the Nigerian situation.
Abia, R. P., Mboto, W. A. and Ering, S. O. (2006) Creating Awareness of Leadership Among Youths: Strategies and implications: A case study of University of Calabar.
Abia, R.P.; Eucharia N.N; Festus N.; Ushie, M.A (2012).Channel and Source of information about HIV/AIDS in two urban and rural communities of Cross River State and
Ottong, J. G.; E. E. J. Asuquo, N. S. Olaniran, F. E. Duke, and Abia, R. P.(1997).Community Mobilization for blood donation, Cross River State, Nigeria Mariane D (ed) In. Int.Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
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Operations Research conference
Operations Research conference for the prevention of maternal mortality, Kumasi, Ghana, 26th August – 11th September
Student Workshop I: Conscientising Nigeria male adolescent: Critical consciousness and violence against women. Paper presented - Violence against women: effects, management and rehabilitation of victims. August 2
1996-08-02
1996-08-03
Family Life and Social Problems
Workshop for Air Force Wives. “Family Life and Social Problems: Paper presented - The Way Forward†HIV/AIDS: Social Perspective. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFDIT) NAF BASE, Kaduna State. Oct. 2008.
2008-10-28
2008-10-28
Workshop for Social Workers
Workshop for Social Workers in Akwa Ibom State. Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare. Paper presented - “Social Work Practice in Nigeria. Jan. 2009
2009-01-15
2009-01-15
Workshop for Christian Youth
Workshop for Christian Youth: The relevance and role of the youth in making of a better society. Paper presented - “The role of Christian youth in the resolution of the Niger-Delta Crisis. Calabar Metro-Youth Gathering. Uyo – Akwa Ibom State. July 2009.
2009-07-21
2009-07-21
Seminar for Social Workers
Seminar for Social Workers in Nigeria. Paper presented - Social Work Practice. Nigeria Perspective. June.
2011-06-22
2011-06-22
Special Marshalls’ Workshop
Federal Road Safety Corps Akwa Ibom State Sector Command: Special Marshalls’ Workshop. “Advocacy as a tool for improved Road Safety activitiesâ€. Paper presented - Attracting political will for road safety: The role of the Special Marshalls. August.
2012-08-23
2012-08-23
Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence
University of Calabar, Centre for Teaching and Learning Excellence. Quality Teaching or Quality learning in Higher Education. Certificate of participation. February.
2013-02-15
2013-02-15
A workshop for Principals and Vice Principals of secondary schools
A workshop for Principals and Vice Principals of secondary schools. Organized by Niger Delta Development Commission (NNDC) for schools in Southern Nigeria. Paper presented - Monitoring and evaluation of teachers and students performances in secondary school system. May.
2013-05-16
2013-05-16
The role of teachers as agents of social change
The role of teachers as agents of social change in educational institutions. A paper presented: Christ Mandate Academy, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, June
