Ebonyi State New Commissioner for Education: A Quick Look at His Educational Background

Dr Onyebuchi Chima joined Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo (FUNAI), now Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike (AE-FUNAI) in August 2012.

His career has had an interdisciplinary focus, beginning with seven years teaching experience in secondary schools; two years public service with the Government of Ebonyi State, Nigeria and several years of work experience for Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the UK and Nigeria.

After completion of a higher diploma in Communication from Institute of Management and Technology Enugu State, Nigeria, Onyebuchi progressed to receive a degree in Law from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria, followed by his law professional training at Nigeria Law School, Abuja and enrolled as barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1999.

While at Northumbria University Newcastle studying for MA in International Politics/Global Governance, Onyebuchi received the best student award and was offered a teaching position as an Assistant Lecturer. He was also awarded a full funding scholarship for his doctoral research in International Political Economy. With a focus on the subprime financial market and the global financial crisis, Onyebuchi’s doctoral research enabled him to actively participate in a number of industries, policy and academic conferences/workshops in the UK and US.

 His completed masters and doctoral research works received commendations and are part of the strong referenced materials in Northumbria University research repository.

Until his appointment as Commissioner for Education by Ebonyi State Governor, Engr David Umahi, Dr Onyebuchi Chima is a Senior Lecturer in Political Science and Acting Director of the Centre for Human Resources Development (CHRD), Alex Ekwueme Federal University  Ndufu-Alike.

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