Bio-data of Dr. Okezie Aloysius Ihugba

Position: Principal Lecturer and Head of Department of Economics, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Imo State.

Personal Information:

• Date of Birth: February 24, 1974
• Family: Married with three children (two daughters, one son)
• Origin: Amurie Omanze, Isu, L.G.A., Imo State

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Development Economics: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
• Master’s in Public Sector Economics: Imo State University, Owerri, 2016
• Master’s in Financial Management: Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 2010
• Post Graduate Diploma in Education: Usman Dan-Fodio University, 2008
• Bachelor’s in Economics: Imo State University, Owerri, 2000
• Secondary Education: Federal Government College, Okigwe, 1991
• Primary Education: College of Education Demonstration School, Owerri, 1985

Career Highlights:

• Joined the Department of Economics at Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education in 2009.
• Served in various roles:
• Coordinator of NCE Project (2012-2014)
• Coordinator of Degree Project (2016-2017)
• Staff Adviser, School of Arts and Social Sciences Students Association
• Head, Department of Economics (2018-2021)
• Coordinator, College Time Table Committee (2021–2022)
• Current Deputy Director of Degree Affiliation

Professional Memberships:

• Nigeria Economic Society (NES)
• Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
• Institute of Economists of Nigeria (INEN)
• International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS)
• Società Italiana di Economia (SIE)
• European Center for Research Training and Development (ECRTD)
• International Research and Development Institute (IRDI)
• Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU)

Publications:

• Authored over 50 articles in local and international journals.

Contact Information:

• Department: Department of Economics, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Imo State
• Phone: 08035501438
• Email: okezieihugba@gmail.com; okezie.ihugba@alvanikoku.edu.ng

Interests:

• Enjoys football, badminton, table tennis, and cycling.