DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING

PROF. KPEE GOSPEL GBARAYOR

Professor KPEE, Gospel Gbarayor hails from Bera Gokana in Bera Gokana, in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State. He attended State School Bera and BMGS Bori where he obtained Division I in WASC 1979.

He was an auxiliary teacher at his alma matar BMGS Bori before proceeding to FCE Pankshin (NCE 1984). He served NYSC in 1985. In 1990 he joined services of UDSS Uniport and rose to the rank of Vice Principal and Acting Principal. He obtained B.Sc (ed) Calabar (1988), M.Ed (1997) and Ph.D (2005) in Educational Administration, University of Port Harcourt. Appointed Lecturer II in University of Port Harcourt in November 2, 2005. Promoted to rank of Professor in October 2018.

Appointments in the University includes:

Faculty Time Table Officer- 2006, Coordinator, Certificate Programme in Education – 2009, Coordinator and Acting Director, Post NCE Sandwich Degree Programme- 2012 and 2017 respectively.  Uniport Staff of the Month- 2019, Head Department of Educational Management – 2020 and currently Director Local Affiliation and University Wide Local Accreditation Centre.

Authored two textbooks and co-authored one. Published over 75 articles in national and 50 articles in international journals. Professor Kpee has attended over 220 conferences local and international. He serves on accreditation and resource verification panels of the NUC.

Prof. Victoria Chinasa  Onyeike

Prof. Victoria Chinasa  Onyeike hails from Ezinihitte Mbaise L.G. A. of Imo State, Nigeria. She attended Mater Miser Cordia Primary School, Port Harcourt and All Saints Primary school Udo in Ezinihitte Mbaise L.G.A. of Imo State. She proceeded to her secondary education at Mbaise Girls’ High School, Onicha Ezinihitte Mbaise L.G.A. of Imo State, also attended Umuopara Secondary School, Umuahia, Abia State where she sat for her Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) with good results. Prof. V.C. Onyeike possesses National Certificate in Education (NCE) from Federal College of Education, Yola, Adamawa State, Bachelor of Education from University of Ibadan (BSc.Ed), Master in Educational Management (M.Ed), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) all from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She is an erudite scholar and a royal breed of excellent knowledge who has authored and co-authored over 120 academic publications both in local and international journals. She is a member of several professional bodies. Currently, she is a seasoned Professor in the Department of Educational Management, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She is happily married and the union is blessed with wonderful children.

PASTOR EZEALA IROCHI LAZARUS (JP) Ph.D

Pastor Dr. I. L. Ezeala hails from Ehime-Mbano L. G. A. of Imo State, Nigeria. He attended Township Primary School, Umuelemai, Isi-Ala Mbano L. G. A. of Imo State. He attended St Andrews’ Remedial College, Diobu, Port Harcourt; he later proceeded to Community Secondary School, Oduohua in Emohua L.G.A. of Rivers State where he sat for his Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) with good results. Dr. I. L. Ezeala has Diploma in Theology (Dip. Theo.) from Redeemed Christian Bible College, Certificate in Discipleship from Redeemed School of Disciples, Lagos State, Certificate in Education (Cert.Ed), Bachelor of Education (BSc.Ed), Master in Educational Management (M.Ed), Master in Political Science (MSc), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) all from the University of Port Harcourt and research scholar in Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Rivers State, Nigeria. He is a prolific writer who has authored and co-authored over 30 academic publications both in local and international journals. He is a member of several professional bodies. Currently, he is a seasoned Lecturer in the Department of Educational Management, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Proprietor of Transformed Group of Schools, Director Transformed Global Multidiscipline Research Consult (TGMRC) and General Overseer of The Transformed Christian Church of God Inc. He is a family man with wonderful children.

Prof. Patricia Chinelo Ukaigwe

Professor Patricia Chinelo Ukaigwe is a Professor of Educational Management with specialization in Educational Administration at the University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Rivers State, Nigeria. Her qualifications include B.Ed (Nursing Studies from Flinders University of South Australia, M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Administration (UPH), MSc (Nursing) from Bournemouth University, UK.  She is a registered Nurse, Midwife and Nurse Educator by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.  She is currently lecturing at the University of Port Harcourt, and has published extensively in local and international journals in the disciplines of Educational Management and Nursing Sciences. In addition, Professor P.C. Ukaigwe has also supervised numerous projects, dissertations and theses in both Departments of Educational Management and Nursing Sciences. She is a Fellow of the West African College of Nursing and a former Associate Dean of Students’ Affairs Department (2017-2021). She is a member of Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP), and Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM). She is also a consultant in Educational Administration and in Nursing.

Professor Patricia Chinelo Ukaigwe
E-Mail: patricia.ukaigwe@uniport.edu.ng

DR. MRS. NWANKWO NGOZI BEATRICE

Born in May 13, 1965, I hail from Arondizuogu in Ideato-North Local Government Area of Imo State. I hold NCE degree in Integrated Social Studies in 1988 from Awka College of Education, Bachelor’s degree in Guidance and Counselling in 1990 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Master of Education
(M.Ed) degree in 2005 and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree in Education in 2014 both from the University of Port Harcourt.

My area of specialization at Masters’ and Ph.D levels is Social Studies Education. I am currently a Senior Lecturer in the Social Studies Unit of the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.

I have so many articles published in both local and foreign journals. I teach many courses and supervise projects at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. I am also involved in teaching practice supervision of the undergraduates in the Faculty of Education.

I am a member of many professional bodies among them are Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) and Association of Educational Management and Policy Practitioners (AEMPP).

I serve as:

• Academic adviser, Computer Science students of 2015/2016 academic session.
• Member, Departmental Handbook Committee.
• Secretary, Faculty of Education Office Allocation Committee.
• Treasurer, Catholic Women Organization (CWO) of the University of Port Harcourt.

Phone: 08125969872
E-mail: ngozi.nwankwo@uniportedu.ng

Jack, Ihechi Florence

Name: Jack, Ihechi Florence

Job Title: Associate Professor

Department: Educational Management and Planning

Date of Birth: 26^th May, 1958

Nationality: Nigerian

Contact Information

1. Email: ihechijack@uniport.edu,ng or florence539@gmail.com
2. Phone: +234803889003
3. Address: 12 Degema Street, Delta Park, University of Port Harcourt

Professional Summary:

Education

2012             Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Admin

d. Mgt./Business Education.

1985             48 Units Credit Transferable to 4-year College.

1982             Diploma (Professional Secretarial).

1990             West African School Certificate/General Certificate of Education

Work Experience

2022-Present:         Associate Professor

                               Dept. of Education Management, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt

2019 – 2022          Senior Lecturer

                               Dept. of Education Management, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.

2016 – 2019           Lecturer I

                               Dept. of Education Management, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.

2013 – 2016:         Lecturer II

                               Dept. of Education Management, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.

Achievements:        I have attended several conferences within and outside my locality

Skills

1. Technical Skills: AI and ICT Compliant

2. Soft Skills: Keyboarding, word processing, flair for writing.

1. Certification/Award:

    Investiture as Role model 2014     

Certificate of excellence as the winner of shaping and reshaping your life

2. Issuing Organization:

   Anglican Church Gbom, Aluu-Port Harcourt

   Assemblies of God Church 4  Choba, Port Harcourt

3. Date: 2014

Professional Memberships

Language Proficiency

1. Language: English,Igbo amd Ekpeye

2. Proficiency Level: 80%, 100%, 50%

Specializations

1. Area of Expertise: Administration of Higher Education, Educational Administration and Business Education.

2. Years of Experience: Twelve years Experience

Achievements I have attended several conferences within the country and have presented scholarly  articles. Presently, I have to my credit about 50 publications both internationally and locally. I look forward to more contributions to knowledge in the area of Administration of Higher Education, Educational Administration and Business Education.

Professor Nzokurum, Joy Chimajulam (NEE OGAZI)

Born in November 6^th, 1968 in Umunjam village in Mbieri Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State. She holds the following degrees: First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), GCE (O’Level), Teachers Grace II (TC II), National Certificate in Education (NCE), B.Sc in Educational Physical Education (2^nd Class Hons Upper Division), Master of Education (M.Ed) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Educational Management, specializing in Educational Administration.

She joined the service of the University of Port Harcourt in the year 2000 as a teacher with University Demonstration Primary School, and was later transferred to Academic Staff as an assistant lecturer with a review of status in 2010, and rose to the rank of a professor in 2023.

She has authored and co-authored books and journals along her area of interest and academic specialization, which have been published widely both locally and internationally. She has also graduated over 50 Ph.D and Master Students.

Professor Joy belongs to the following professional bodies: Association of Nigeria Teachers (ASSONT), National Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP), Association of Educational Management and Policy Practitioners (AMEAPP) and A Fellow Institute of Policy Management Development (IPMD). She also belong to other associations outside the academic setting. She is married to Chief. Dr. Roland O. Nzokurum a native of Rumuewhor Odegu in Emohua LGA, Rivers State. The marriage is blessed with two children.

Callistus Okechukwu

Mba Callistus Okechukwu is a committed dependable, hardworking and self motivated Senior Lecturer of Educational Administration and Planning with One decade of experience in University teaching, research and community service.

Having bagged a Ph.D in Educational Planning unique University of Port Harcourt in 2011, has supervised over 8 Ph.D and 40 M.Ed students and taught many courses both in undergraduate and postgraduate in area of specialization. He has counselled many students and mentored many younger ones who show interest in academics.

He has published over thirty empirical articles in both local and international journals, written some quality books in area of specialization. He has held some positions in the University both in the department, faculty and University wide having served as Chairman University Wide Time from 2021 – 2023 respectively. He belongs to many professional associations such as National Association of Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP).

Despite possessing research, presentation, relationship, creative and technique skills, he has to work under pressure adhering to strict deadline. His research interest is in the area of promoting teachers’ pedagogical skills. His hobby is reading, research activities and music.

Email: mbacallistus@uniport.edu.ng

Phone Number: 08030667424

DR. CHUKWUMA, CHARITY MGBEODICHINMA

DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH: 17th. February, 1975, Aba

NATIONALITY: Nigerian

STATE OF ORIGIN: Imo State

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: Okigwe

HOME ADDRESS: 1 Peace Avenue, Egbelu, Ogbogoro, PH.

POST ADDRESS: Castle Clinics, P.O. Box 8719

EMAIL ADDRESS: charitychukwuma88@gmail.com MOBILE PHONE NUMBER: 08037062019, 09041682070 MARITAL STATUS: Married

NUMBER OF CHILDREN: 5

NEXT OF KIN: Dr. Chukwuma Ernest Azubuike

HOME ADDRESS: 1 Peace Avenue, Egbelu, Ogbogoro, PH

POSTAL ADDRESS: Castle Clinics, P.O. Box 8719 MOBILE PHONE NUMBER: 08033127583, 08173313695 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION ATTENDED

1991 Girls Secondary School, Owerrinta, Abia State

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE)

1985 St. Mary’s State School Port Harcourt Rivers State.

First School Leaving Certificate

• Member of Five Professional Body
• Six conferences attended
• Eight Publications

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

• Course Adviser, Educational Management, , Uniport
  • Member: Quality Assurance Committee, Uniport
  • Project Supervision, Uniport
  • Teaching Practice Supervision, , Uniport

DR KENNETH KWAKU DOE-DARTEY

Doe-Dartey Kenneth Kwaku, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Educational Management Department at the University of Port Harcourt. Dr Kenneth Doe-Dartey’s research work is mainly in primary education and administration of higher education. In the first degree, he studied primary education and majored in Mathematics. Later, he specializes in administration of higher education. Dr Kenneth Doe-Dartey focuses on primary school education and administration of higher education. He published several articles in both national and international journals.  Dr Kenneth Doe-Dartey earned both Masters and PhD from University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt in Administration of Higher Education and B.Ed in Primary Education from University of Cape Coast, Ghana. He had experiences in teaching and assessment of students. He was appointed as a member of accreditation committee in the department of early childhood and primary Education and Degree Results Analyst in Educational Management Department. Dr Kenneth Doe-Dartey is a member of some professional bodies such as NAEAP and IELPN.

DR. CHINYERE DORATHY WAGBARA

DR. CHINYERE DORATHY WAGBARA (NNE ONYEOZU) Doctor of Educational Management (Administration) BA Uniport, PGDE, IMSU, M.Ed IMSU, Ph.D Uniport, Msc. Ed IAOE Email: chinyere.wagbara@uniport.edu.ng Phone No: +2348035774202. Dr. Chinyere Dorathy Wagbara was born on 24th July, 1968 in Elele Alimini, Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. She attended State School II Elele Alimini 1979, Government Secondary School Mbiama, 1984, University of Port Harcourt, 1991, Imo State University, 2006 and 2013, University of Port Harcourt, 2019, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, 2023. Dr. Wagbara Holds a First School Leaving Certification (FSLC) of 1979, the School Certificate and General Certificate of Education (SC/GCE) of 1984 and 1985 respectively, the Degree of Bachelor of Arts (B.A/Hons) French of 1991, Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) of 2006, Master of Education (Administration) M.Ed of 2012, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Educational Management, specializing in Educational Administration of 2019, Master of Science in Business Education, 2023. Dr. Wagbara joined the service of the University of Port Harcourt in January 11th , 2011 as an Assistant Administrative Officer and converted to Academic Cadre in 2021. Dr. Wagbara is a serving member in committees in her Department and Faculty. She is involved in research activities and has published in Local, National and International Journals respectively. Dr. Wagbara is a member of Nigeria Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) Common Wealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM) Institute of Corporate Administration (ICAD) and Association of Educational Management and Policy Practitioners (AEM’PP).

OWEN-AMADI PATIENCE OGECHI

OWEN-AMADI PATIENCE OGECHI (PhD). Educational Management (Administration of Higher Education). Email: patience.owen-amadi@uniport.edu.ng. Phone No: +2348037566734. Dr. Patience Ogechi Owen-Amadi hails from Omuchiolu-Gbo Aluu in Ikwerre L.G.A of Rivers State. Dr Patience Ogechi Owen-Amadi was born on 6th June 1978 in Omuchiolu-Gbo Aluu in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Dr Patience Ogechi attended State School I Aluu, 1989, Community Secondary School Aluu, 1996. She had Diploma in Computer Studies, 1997, University of Port Harcourt, B.Sc Hon. Sociology, 2003, University of Port-Harcourt, Post Graduate Diploma in Education, 2012, University of Port Harcourt, M.Ed, 2021 and University of Port Harcourt, PhD, 2024. She is a Lecturer in Educational Management (Administration of Higher Education). Dr Patience Ogechi Owen-Amadi is a serving member in committees in her Department and Faculty. She is involved in research activities and has published in Local, National and International Journals respectively. Dr Patience Ogechi Owen-Amadi is a member of Nigeria Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP), Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, (TRC) and Institute of Educational Leadership Practitioners of Nigeria and Association of Educational Management and Policy Practitioners (A’EMAPP).

Ebete Samuel Emeka

PROF. KAEGON, SAARONEE LESI ELIZABETH

PERSONAL DATA:

Date of Birth:  28^th August, 1964

Place of Birth:  Nyobe-Beeri, Khalga

State of Origin:  Rivers State

Local Government Area:  Khana Local Government Area

Nationality:  Nigerian

Sex: Female

Marital Status: Married

Email: lesi.kaegon@uniport.edu.com

Place of Work: Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, University of

Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Area of Specialization: Educational Administration

Residential Address: Plot 13 Omunakwe Street, Rumuorosi, PH, R/S

Next of Kin:  Dr. S.G. Kaegon (Husband)

Next of Kin Telephone No: 08037046450

ACADEMIC RECORDS WITH DATES:

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/AFFILIATIONS:

Nigeria Association of Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP)

Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM)

Publications – 100

Conferences Attended – 50