Senior Lecturer Legacy University Okija Nigeria
Dr. Stephen Chinedu Chioke, Ph.D, MIPMA, ASCON, is a seasoned academic, public administrator, and researcher in the fields of Public Policy, Government, and Educational Research. Currently serving as the Head of the Department of Public Administration and Ag. Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Social and Management Sciences at Legacy University Okija, Nigeria, he is recognized for his excellence in teaching, scholarly publication, academic leadership, and community service. His career reflects an unwavering commitment to public service, research innovation, and educational development.
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🎓 Education
Dr. Chioke’s educational journey showcases a blend of academic rigor and interdisciplinary learning:
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🧠 Ph.D. in Public Administration (Public Policy Analysis) – Nnamdi Azikiwe University (2022)
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🧑🏫 Postgraduate Diploma in Education – National Open University of Nigeria (2019)
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✝️ Diploma in Theology – Crown Theological Seminary/University of America, California (2018)
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🎓 M.Sc. Public Administration – NOUN (2017)
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📘 B.Sc. Public Administration – Enugu State University of Science and Technology (2013)
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📚 WAEC – Gateway Comprehensive Secondary School (2008)
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🏫 FSLC – Goddip Primary School, Enugu (2002)
👨🏫 Experience
With a vibrant teaching career, Dr. Chioke currently lectures at Legacy University Okija, where he teaches several undergraduate courses such as Public Policy Analysis, Intergovernmental Relations, and Traditional Administrative Systems. He has also taught English Language, Government, Literature, and Christian Religious Studies across secondary and theological institutions. His diverse teaching portfolio is complemented by his leadership roles within university administration and committees.
🔬 Research Interests
Dr. Chioke’s research spans across Public Administration, Political Governance, Local Government Development, Public Policy Evaluation, and the Nigerian Democratic Experience. His work often investigates the intersections of policy implementation, community development, governance structures, and administrative effectiveness, with a keen eye on contemporary political issues.
🏅 Awards & Grants
🏆 Dr. Chioke received a Research Grant from the World Trade Organization Chair – National University of Lesotho for an international paper presentation. His work has also gained visibility in journals indexed by Scopus, Google Scholar, and ResearchGate, earning academic recognition through citations and peer reviews.
📚 Publications Top Notes:
Below is a list of Dr. Chioke’s peer-reviewed publications with hyperlinks, journal names, publication years, and citation data:
📖 The APC change mantra and governance challenges in Nigeria: A change on the contrary
🗓️ 2025, SN Social Sciences, Q2 Scopus.
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📖 Revisiting the perspectives and functions of local government in Nigeria’s quest for community development
🗓️ 2024, Journal of Public Administration, Finance and Law
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📊 Cited by: Google Scholar
📖 Nigeria’s democracy: A cancer in disguise
🗓️ 2024, Journal of African American Studies, Q1 Scopus
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📊 Cited by: Google Scholar
📖 Empirical understanding of the problem of insecurity in Anambra State from 1999 – 2024
🗓️ 2024, Political Science and Security Studies Journal
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📖 Can lamb and lion tango? Investigating Nigeria’s practice of public administration and peculiar challenges from structural functional theory
🗓️ 2024, PanAfrican Journal of Governance and Development
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📖 Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and war against white-collar crimes in Nigeria
🗓️ 2023, Journal of Public Administration, Finance and Law
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📖 Assessing the need for manpower development in local government in Nigeria
🗓️ 2023, Journal of Public Administration, Finance and Law
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📊 Cited by: Google Scholar