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Curriculum Vitae
Azuka, Ezinwa Benji Ph.D,
MNIM, FIPA,FABEN,MTWAN,MNVA
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Curriculum Vitae
Name Dr. Azuka, Ezinwa Benji
Current Position Deputy Rector
Current Address Office of the Deputy Rector
Federal Polytechnic, Oko
P.M.B. 21, Aguata
Anambra State.
E-mail ezinwaoko@yahoo.com
08058950668
Present Status And Salary Chief Lecturer in Office Technology
and Management (Contiss 14 Step 9)
Permanent Home Address 14 Azuka Street Extension
Ogbor-Hill, Aba, Abia State.
Sex Male
Marital Status Married (with Six children)
Date of Birth 18th February, 1958.
Place of Birth Ogbor in Aba North L.G.A
State of Origin Abia State
Nationality Nigerian
Qualifications with Grades
(a) First School Leaving Certificate (Distinction), 1971
(b) West African School Certificate (Division II) 1976
(c) B.Sc. (Hon) Business Education 1983 (Second Class Upper Division.)
(d) M.Ed. Business Education (Secretarial Option), 1988
(e) Ph.D Business Education (Secretarial Option) , 1995
Institutions Attended With Dates
1. Wilcox Memorial Primary School, Aba 1964-1971
2. Comprehensive Secondary School, Aba 1971-1976
3. University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. 1979-1983
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4. University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. 1986-1988
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5. University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. 1989-1995
PROFESSIONAL STANDING/HONOURS
Full Registration with Relevant Professional Registration Council
1. Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM)
2. Fellow, Chartered Institute of Public Administrators of Nigeria (FIPA)
3. Certified Teacher, Teachers’ Registration Council of Nigeria
(ii) Fellowship/Honours of Relevant Professional bodies
1. Fellow, Association of Business Educators of Nigeria. (FABEN))
2. Professional Member, Nigerian Vocational Association (MNVA).
3. Professional Member, Technological Writers’ Association of Nigeria
(MTWAN).
Administrative/Professional Experience
(i) Deputy Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Oko 2006 till Date
(ii) Dean, School of Business Studies, Federal Polytechnic, Oko 2006
(iii) Head, Department of Secretarial Studies 1998 to 2000
(iv) Manager, Federal Polytechnic Computer Centre, Oko 2003-2005
Proficiency in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
PowerPoint Presentation
(i) Microsoft Word
(ii) Microsoft Excel
(iii) CorelDraw
(iv) PageMaker
(v) Internet Applications
PC Assembly
Teaching area
(i) Office Practice and Management
(ii) Vocational and Technical Education
(iii) Computer Appreciation and Applications
(iv) Word Processing
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(v) Secretarial Duties
(vi) Research techniques
(vii) Law and Practice of Meetings
(viii) Supervision of student project
(ix) Issues in Secretarial Administration
Teaching Experience
1. Chief Lecturer 1996 to Date Federal Polytechnic, Oko
2. Principal Lecturer 1993 to 1996 Federal Polytechnic, Oko
3. Senior Lecturer 1991 to 1993 Federal Polytechnic, Oko
4. Lecturer I 1989 to 1991 Federal Polytechnic, Oko
5. Lecturer II 1987 to 1989 Federal Polytechnic, Oko
6. Lecturer III 1985 to 1987 Federal Polytechnic, Oko
7. Lecturer/NYSC 1983 to 1984 University Of Nigeria, Nsukka
8. Sabbatical Leave. 2000 to 2001 Federal College Of Educ., Asaba
Positions Held Within the Polytechnic
1. Deputy Rector, Federal Polytechnic, Oko 2006 till Date
2. Dean, School of Business Studies, Federal Polytechnic, Oko 2006
3. Head, Department of Secretarial Studies 1998 to 2000
4. Manager, Federal Polytechnic Computer Centre, Oko 2003-2005
5. Member Curriculum Review Committee of the Academic Board, Federal
Polytechnic, Oko.
6. Member, Examination Malpractices Committee of the Federal Polytechnic,
Oko
7. Member, Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee, Federal Polytechnic, Oko
1999 – 2001.
8. Member, Students Disciplinary Committee, Federal Polytechnic, Oko
9. Member, Implementation Committee on Ministerial Directives, Federal
Polytechnic, Oko
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10.Member, Textbook Review Committee, Federal Polytechnic, Oko
11.Member, Committee on Internally Generated Fund, Federal Polytechnic,
Oko
12. Chairman Student Certificate Verification Committee, Federal Polytechnic,
Oko. 2001-2004
13.Associate Editor, Oko Journal Of Business Studies.
Positions Held Outside the Polytechnic
1. Senior Lecturer (Adjunct), Ebonyi State University, Abakiliki, November,
2005-2006
2. Member, NBTE Accreditation Team to Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, in
1997.
3. Member, NBTE Accreditation Team to Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna in
2001.
4. External Examiner, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede-Owerri,
From 1997 – 2003.
5. External Examiner, Federal Polytechnic, Idah, Kogi State
From 1998 – 2001
6. External Examiner, Institute Of Management And Technology, Enugu
From 1999 – 2002.
7. External Examiner, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba.
From 2000– 2002.
8. External Examiner, Federal College Of Education (Tech.) Asaba,
From 1998 – 2000.
9. External Examiner, Federal College Of Education (Tech.) Umunze
From 1999 – 2003.
10.National Secretary, Association Of Business Educators of Nigeria
From 1992 – 1998.
11.Vice President, Association of Business Educators of Nigeria
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From 1998-2002.
12.Editorial Board Member, Business Education Journal.
13.Editor In Chief, Business Education Review.
14.Chairman, Board Of Assessors, Association Of Business Educators of
Nigeria
From 1999-2002.
15. External Assessor, Staff Appraisals, Institute of Management and Technology,
Enugu
16. External Assessor, Saff Appraisals Federal Polytechnic, Nekede-Owerri 2003-
Present
17 External Assessor, Staff Appraisals Federal College of Education (Tech),
Asaba 2005
CREATIVE OUTPUTS (PUBLICATIONS)
Published Books
1. Azuka, E.B. (2007). Electronic Word Processing Using Microsoft Word.: Cheston Agency,
Enugu ISBN 978-8108-88-1
2. Azuka, E.B. & Agomuo E.E. (2006). Research Techniques for Tertiary Institutions
Cheston Agency Limited, Enugu ISBN 978-8108-87-3
3. Azuka, E.B. Nwosu, B.O., Kanu, I.N. Kanu., Agomuo, E.E. (2006). Foundations of
Business Education in Nigeria,: Dataword Publications, Oko and Aba ISBN 978-33954-4-8
4. Azuka, E.B. & Azuka, M.O. (2006). Office Practice and Management,: Dataword
Publications, Oko and Aba ISBN 978-30649-6-7
5. Azuka, E.B. & Azuka, M. O. (2005). Computer Appreciation Dataword Publications, Oko
and Aba ISBN 978-8004-75-X
6 Azuka, E.B. (2005). Law of Meetings and Parliamentary Procedures,:
Dataword Publications, Aba
ISBN 978-8004-09-1
7. Azuka, E.B. (2004) Fundamentals of Microcomputer Studies, Dataword Publications, Aba
ISBN 978-8004-75-X
8. Azuka, E.B. (1998). Vocational Typing for Tertiary Institutions Vol. II,
Model Academic Publishers Limited, Aba. ISBN 978-33954-6-7
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9. Azuka, E.B. (1996). Vocational Typing for Tertiary Institutions
Model Academic Publishers Limited, Aba. ISBN 978-30649-2-4
10 Azuka, E.B. (1994). Business Methods. Model Academic Publishers Limited, Aba
ISBN 978-30649-7-5
11 Azuka, E.B. (1994). Modern Office Practice for Tertiary Institutions. Model Academic
Publishers Limited, Aba ISBN 978-30949-4-0
12 Azuka, E.B. & Agomuo, E.E. (1993). Modern Secretarial Duties for Polytechnics. Model
Academic Publishers Limited, Aba ISBN 978-30949-3-2
Published Articles in International Journal
13 Azuka, E.B. (2009). Repositioning Secretarial Curriculum in Polytechnics in Nigeria to
meet the Challenges of Information and Communication Technology.
Ife PsychologIA An International Journal of Psychology in Africa, Cape Coast, Ghana
17(2)192-200
Azuka, E.B. (2009). Ethics of Leadership and the Integrity Question among Leaders
Ife PsychologIA An International Journal of Psychology in Africa, Cape Coast, Ghana
17(1)11-25
Published Articles in Nigerian Journals
15 Azuka, E.B. (2009). Reshaping Nigeria’s Business Environment towards National
Development: The Polytechnic Perspective Business Search 1(1) 1-9
16 Azuka, E. B. (2007). Redefining the mandates of business education in Nigeria
Published Lead Paper presented at an annual national conference organized by the
Association of Business Educators of Nigeria
17. Azuka, E.B. (2004). Globalization and Developing Economies:
Implications for National Productivity Oko Journal of Business Studies 3(1)10-17
18. Azuka, E.B. (2000). Challenges of a professional secretary: Need for curriculum
revision in Nigerian Polytechnics. Business Education Journal III (3) 38-48
19. Azuka, E.B. (1999). Teaching keyboarding using Computer Assisted Instructions
(CAI) in institutions of higher education in Nigeria Business Education Review I (1) 75-
82
20. Azuka, E.B. (1999). Relevance, Suitability and Adequacy of Shorthand In The 21st
Century Business Education Journal III(2) 18-22
21. Azuka, E.B. (1986). Risk Management Techniques And Implications
For Business Organizations Oko Journal of Business Studies 2(1) 93-99
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22 Azuka, E.B. (1994). Difficulties and problems in office typing tasks as perceived by
private secretaries and typists. Business Education Journal III (3) 38-48
23. Azuka, E.B. (1990). Relationship between student attitudes and achievements in
typewriting Journal of Studies in Curriculum I(2) 115-121
24. Azuka, E.B. (2004). Standards in Business Education in Nigerian Universities: A
critical analysis and the way forward. Business Education Book of Readings 1(4) 22-31
25. Azuka, E.B. (2003). Relationships between student attitudes and achievements in
typewriting. Journal of Studies in Curriculum 1(2)115-121
Thesis
26. Azuka, E.B. (1983). An investigation of the factors responsible for slow advance of
business education in Imo State of Nigeria B.Sc. Thesis, Department of Vocational
Teacher Education (Business Education Programme), University of Nigeria, Nsukka
27. Azuka, E.B. (1988). Factors that motivate and demotivate secretaries. M.Ed Thesis,
Department of Vocational Teacher Education (Business Education Programme),
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
28. Azuka, E.B. (1995). Relevance of Federal Training Centre Programme for training
needs of secretaries. Ph.D Thesis, Department of Vocational Teacher Education
(Business Education Programme), University of Nigeria, Nsukka
INVITED LEAD PAPERS AND KEYNOTE ADDRESSES WITH DATES
29. Azuka, E.B. (2008). Reshaping Nigeria’s Business Environment towards National
Development: The Polytechnic Perspective being a paper at the 1st National Conference
Organized By The School Of Business and Management Technology, Federal
Polytechnic, Nekede from 23rd - 25th April, 2008
30. Azuka, E. B. (2007). Redefining the mandates of business education in Nigeria A Lead
Paper presented at an annual national conference organized by the Association of
Business Educators of Nigeria held at the faculty of law auditorium, Ebonyi State
University, Abakaliki , 16th -20th October, 2007
31. Azuka, E. B. (2007). Management And Governance In An Emerging Democracy – A
Keynote Address being a paper at a National Conference Organized By The School Of
Business Studies, At The New Engineering Hall, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic,
Unwana-Afikpo, 6th -8th November, 2007
32. Azuka, E.B. (2007). Leadership Evolution and Intrigues in Management being a
solicited paper delivered at a Workshop organised by Interfaith Resources
Limited/National Union of Banks & Financial Institutions Employees At University of
Calabar Hotel From Wed. 6th -8th June, 2007
33. Azuka, E.B. (2007). Managing Industrial Peace for Growth: The Sustainability
Strategies being a solicited paper delivered at a Workshop organised by Interfaith
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Resources Limited/National Union of Banks & Financial Institutions Employees At
University of Calabar Hotel From Wed. 6th -8th June, 2007
CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH DATES AND PAPERS PRESENTED
34. Azuka, E.B. (2008). E-Learning Africa. 3rd International Conference on ICT for
Development, Education and Training, Accra International Conference Centre, Ghana
May 28 – 20, 2008
35. Azuka, E.B. (2008). Reshaping Nigeria’s Business Environment towards National
Development: The Polytechnic Perspective being a paper at the 1st National Conference
Organized By The School Of Business and Management Technology, Federal
Polytechnic, Nekede from 23rd - 25th April, 2008
36. Azuka, E. B. (2007). Redefining the mandates of business education in Nigeria A Lead
Paper presented at an annual national conference organized by the Association of
Business Educators of Nigeria held at the faculty of law auditorium, Ebonyi State
University, Abakaliki , 16th -20th October, 2007
37. Azuka, E. B. (2007). Management And Governance In An Emerging Democracy – A
Keynote Address being a paper at a National Conference Organized By The School Of
Business Studies, At The New Engineering Hall, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic,
Unwana-Afikpo, 6th -8th November, 2007
38. Azuka, E.B. (2007). Leadership Evolution and Intrigues in Management being a
solicited paper delivered at a Workshop organised by Interfaith Resources
Limited/National Union of Banks & Financial Institutions Employees At University of
Calabar Hotel From Wed. 6th -8th June, 2007
39. Azuka, E.B. (2007). Managing Industrial Peace for Growth: The Sustainability
Strategies being a solicited paper delivered at a Workshop organised by Interfaith
Resources Limited/National Union of Banks & Financial Institutions Employees At
University of Calabar Hotel From Wed. 6th -8th June, 2007
40. Azuka, E.B. (2004). Opportunities of Information and communication technologies in
business education in secondary schools Paper delivered at the National Conference of
the Nigerian Association of Business Educators held at the University of Calabar,
Calabar from 3-7 November, 2004
41. Azuka, E.B. (2004). Globalization and Developing Economies: Implications For
National Productivity. Paper delivered at the National Conference held at the Federal
Polytechnic, Oko from 3-7 May, 2004
42. Azuka, E.B. (2003). Standards in business education in Nigerian universities: a critical
analysis and the way forward. Paper delivered at the National Conference of the
Nigerian Association of Business Educators held at River State University of Science
and Technology, Port Harcourt from 14- 18 October, 2003
43. Azuka, E.B. (2002). Availability and Functionality of business education equipment and
facilities in selected polytechnics in Nigeria A paper presented at the Annual National
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Conference of the Nigerian Association of Business Educators held at Federal
Polytechnic, Ede, Osun State from 22-26 October, 2002.
44. Azuka, E.B. (2002). Competencies required of secretaries in the business world. A paper
presented on the occasion of the departmental seminar organized by the National
Association of Student Secretaries, Federal Polytechnic, Oko on 13th December, 2002.
45. Azuka, E.B. (2002). Freshman and his academic environment – A general overview A
paper presented on the occasion of the orientation programmes organized for all
2002/2003 freshmen at the Federal Polytechnic, Oko.
46. Azuka, E.B. (2001). Financing Technical Education In An Era Of Austerity being a
Paper presented at a National Conference On Management Of Technical Education
organized by the Federal Polytechnic, Oko 2001
47. Azuka, E.B. (2000). The Development Of Professional Competence Secretaries And
Reporters For The New Millennium Solicited Paper delivered at the 13th Anniversary
Conference 2000 of the Institute Of Certified Secretaries And Reporters held at
Precious Palm Royal Hotel, Benin, Edo State
48. Azuka, E.B. (1999). Challenges And New Directions In Secretarial Studies In Nigerian
Polytechnics Paper delivered at the National Conference of the Nigerian Association of
Business Educators held at University of Benin, Benin City
49. Azuka, E.B. (1998). The Relevance, Suitability And Adequacy Of Shorthand In The 21st
Century. Paper delivered at the National Conference of the Nigerian Association of
Business Educators held at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin
50. Azuka, E.B. (1989). Educational resources centres in Nigeria school curriculum:
Relevance, problems and remedies, National conference organized by the School of
Technical Teacher Education, Anambra State Polytechnic, Oko 26-27th July, 1989.
51. Azuka, E.B. (1989). Technical And Agricultural Development: The Nigerian Experience.
A paper presented at a national conference organized by the Technological Writers’
Association of Nigeria held at the Anambra State Polytechnic, Oko
52. Azuka, E.B. (1989). Youth Unemployment In Nigeria: Government Initiatives,
Constraints And Solutions being a paper presented at the International Conference
organized by the Nigerian Vocational Association 1989.
53. Azuka, E.B. (1989). The Secretary And The Maintenance Of Office Equipment Staff
Training Programme: Workshop Towards Improved Efficient And Higher
Productivity. Departmental seminar organized by Department of Secretarial Studies,
Anambra State Polytechnic, Oko July, 1989.
54. Azuka, E.B. (1988). Strategies for Preparing Youths for Jobs A Paper delivered at the
National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Business Educators held at the
Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, 1988
COURSES ATTENDED WITH DATES
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1. Staff training programme in Pension
Administration, organized by Federal
Polytechnic, Oko 27th July–2nd Aug, 1996
2. Workshop on Managerial skill enhancement,
organized By Federal Polytechnic, Oko 12th – 13 Nov., 1998
3. Computer Appreciation And Operations
Organized By Federal Polytechnic, Oko 7th Aug.–6th Sept. 2000
4. Personal Computer Assembling,
Troubleshooting, Repairs And Maintenance
organized by Success Attitude
Development Centre (SADC), Lagos 28th– 31st March 2003.
5. Computer Network Engineering,
organized by Success Attitude
Development Centre (SADC), Lagos 2003.
6. Professional Website Designing
organized By Success Attitude
Development Centre (SADC), Lagos 25th-26th July, 2003.
7 Leadership Workshop organised by
Interfaith Resources Limited/National Union
of Banks & Financial Institutions Employees
At University of Calabar Hotel Wed. 6th -8th June, 2007
8 3-Day Capacity Building Workshop on the use of Technology
In Curriculum Delivery for Polytechnics & Monotechnics 17th – 19th 2009
9. NBTE Organised Training on Information
And Communication Technology at Federal Polytechnic,
Owerri Mon. 16th – 19th 2009
Referees:
1. Dr. Yusufu Wilfred Awodi
Ag. Rector,
Federal Polytechnic, Oko
2. Dr. Emmanuel E. Agomuo
Head, Department of Vocational Teacher Education
University Of Nigeria, Nsukka.
3. Dr. Dozie Ikedife
Ikedife Specialist Hospital
Otolo, Nnewi
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Ezinwa B. Azuka Ph.D.,
