Evelyn Umemezia

CURRICULUM VITAE

Evelyn Iyose Umemezia

Professor of Human Resource Management
Department of Business Administration
University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Email IDs: evelyn.umemezia@uniben.edu; evelynumemezia@gmail.com
Tel +234803 7220 689

Summary

Prof. Evelyn Umemezia is an accomplished academic and trainer/consultant with extensive expertise in Human Resource Management, Business and Management, Gender Studies, Organisational Behaviour, and Entrepreneurship. With over 25 years of experience in academia and more than 60 publications, she has made considerable contributions to research, teaching, and leadership. She has also played a key role in curriculum development, including the creation of the Departments of Human Resource Management and Marketing as well as the DBA programme while serving as Head of Department of Business Administration.

Her work focuses on bridging education and industry, particularly in vocational education, workforce development, and career guidance, ensuring that students and professionals develop the skills necessary for successful transitions into employment and entrepreneurship. She is committed to enhancing career counselling, fostering university-industry collaboration, and developing evidence-based interventions that support employability and economic empowerment.

Prof. Umemezia is also actively engaged in international academic and research collaborations that advance gender equity and institutional reform. She currently serves as a Planning Committee Member for the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) International Workshop on Sexual Harassment in Academia (Paris, October 2025) representing the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) and contributing to the design of global strategies for safer, more inclusive higher education. In addition, she is the Principal Investigator of the African-Uninet- funded multicountry research project (2024-2026), leading a consortium with partners in Austria and Ghana to investigate campus sexual harassment in Nigerian private universities and to develop evidence-based interventions and policies. Through her research, training, and policy engagements, she continues to champion impactful changes in career guidance and vocational education across diverse educational and professional settings.

Academic Qualifications

2012 Ph.D. (Business Administration), University of Benin, Nigeria
2011 B.Sc. (Accounting), Delta State University, Delta State, Nigeria
2004 M.Sc. (Business Education), Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra, Nigeria
2003 Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), Delta State University, Delta State, Nigeria
1995 MBA, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
1990 B.Sc. (Zoology), Second Class Upper, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria

Employment History

2023- Date Visiting Professor, Igbinedion University Okada
2015- Date: Professor, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
1996-2015: Chief Lecturer, College of Education, Business Education Department, Agbor, Delta State
2003-2012: Facilitator, National Open University of Nigeria, (Pioneer Staff), Benin Study Centre, Edo State
1996-2002: Senior Lecturer, Auchi Polytechnic, Business Admin. Dept., College of Education, Contact Centre, Agbor.
1996-2002: Senior Lecturer, Delta State University, Faculty of Management Sciences, College of Education Contact Centre, Agbor.
2006-2015: Senior Lecturer, Delta State University, Abraka, in Affiliation with College of Education, Agbor, Delta State.
1994-1996: Lecturer, Akanu Ibiam Polytechnic, Faculty of Management Sciences, Inst. of Continuing Edu. Contact Centre, Agbor.
1990-1991 Teacher, Jogana Girls’ Secondary School, Gezawa Local Government Area, Kano State (National Youth Service Corp Service)

Selected University Administrative Functions / Accreditation / Professional Engagements:

2025 Chairman, Committee to Investigate the Incident at Hall 2: Conduct Leading to Breach of Peace, September, 2025.
2024 (11-13 December) Chairman, Accreditation Panel: University of Lagos, Nigeria.
• Led the evaluation of the M.Sc. Employment and Labour Studies and Organisational Behaviour programmes.
• Oversaw site visits, curriculum review, faculty assessment, and compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Provided recommendations for programme improvement and ensured alignment with industry and academic best practices.

2024 Co-Chairperson, Sub-committee on business and rentals under the Transitional Committee (November, 2024)
2023 Alternate Director, Directorate of Research, Innovations and Grants, Igbinedion University Okada
2023-Date Member, University of Benin Research Ethics Committee
2019-2022: Centre Leader/Director, Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project, Centre of Excellence, University of Benin (A World Bank Sponsored Project)
2019-2021: Ag. Head of Department, Business Administration, University of Benin
2009-2015: Accreditation Team member, National Council of Colleges of Education (N. C.C. E.), Abuja
2018 Secretary, Organising Committee for 2018 Centre for Gender Studies Conference (2018)
2016-2019: Congregation Representative, Centre for Gender Studies Board

Grants and Awards

World Bank – Funded Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement Project (SPESSE) Centre of Excellence, University of Benin (2019-2022)

• Centre Leader/Director, Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) University of Benin.
• Supported by the Federal Government of Nigeria and World Bank to strengthen national capacity in procurement, ebvironmental, and social standards.
• Contributions include curriculum development, training delivery, and institutional capacity building
International Engagements
• Planning Committee Member, InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) International Workshop on Sexual Harassment in Academia, Paris, France (October 2025)
- Represented the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)
- Collaborated with international experts to design and coordinate a global workshop addressing sexual harassment in academia
- Contributing to shaping policy-focused discussions and strategies for safe, inclusive, and equitable academic environments

African-Uninet Research Grant (2024 -2026)

• Principal Investigator, Campus Sexual Harassment: Exploring Its Causes, Interventions, and Breaking the Silence of Victims.

• Multi-country project with partners from Vienna University of Economics and Business (Austria) and University for Development Studies (Ghana).

• Focus: sexual harassment in Nigerian universities; evidence-based interventions and policy development.

Institution-Based Research Grant, TETFUND Institutional-Based Research Fund, 2024

• Awarded to support research on “Digital literacy and financial inclusion for rural entrepreneurs in Nigeria: an interventive and inclusive e-commerce approach to economic empowerment”

Ph.D Supervisees/Graduates

As Chief Supervisor
1. Kadiri Alasa Paul (2018): Determinants of counterproductive work behaviour among local Government employees in Edo State
2. Ojisua Patricia Ebun-Oluwa (2019): Emotional intelligence, work climate and employee performance: A case study of NPDC.
3. Oguns Izegbua (2022). Perception of gender-based violence among Civil Servants in Edo State: the influence of demographic variables
4. Ojukwu Henry Sonna (2023): Strategic alliance and the comparative advantage of private hospitals in Anambra State, Nigeria.
5. Odor Odiakaose Hillary (2024). Conflict management styles and performance of secondary schools in South-South Nigeria
6. Akenzua, Amenze Erica (2024). Impression management Tactics and job performance of academics in selected universities in Edo State: the moderating role of demographic variables
7. Amadasun, Judith (2024). Human resource management practices and organizational change in Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Exploration and Production Limited.
8. Anelu, J. O. (2024). Human capital-based reforms and service delivery in the Edo State civil service.
9. Eguavoen O. E. (2024). Board gender diversity and sustainability value creation of quoted manufacturing firms in Nigeria: The moderating effect of firm demographics.

As Co-Supervisor
1. Umoru, Agbomire Victor (2016): Employees’ perception of organizational justice and commitment in public tertiary institutions in Edo state.
2. Ekanem Ekanem Daniel (2019): Determinants of Creativity and Innovation among Employees in Some Quoted Manufacturing Firms in Lagos State.
Ajayi Sandra Osama, (2019): Perceived ethnic discrimination and employee grievances in the health sector.

M.Sc. Supervisees
1. Mark Maxwell Miebi (2023): Workforce diversity management and organisational commitment of employees in the Banking Industry, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
2. Victor Enekpen Overbooks (2023): Psychological contract an employees’ job performance in selected private agricultural firms in Edo State.
3. Daniel Oluwatosin Ndikom (2023): Non-financial incentives and employees’ job satisfaction in Nigeria’s fast food industry
4. Marvellous Irehovbude (2023): Compensation design an employee job performance in selected deposit money banks in Benin Metropolis
5. Benjamin Erhabhahiemhen Okpere (2022): Human Resource factors affecting Continuity of family-owned businesses in Benin City.
6. Kingsley Nosakhare Edobor (2021): Relationship between compensation and job satisfaction of private school teachers in Edo State, Nigeria: the mediating effect of school size
7. Osuagwu Chinwe (2021). Workforce diversity and voice behaviour among employees in selected public organisations in Nigeria
8. Oziegbe Uwuigiaren (2019): Organisational Support and Job Involvement in Tertiary Institutions in
Edo State
9. Chris Osaigbokan Omobude (2019): Leader-member exchange and organisational citizenship behaviour among academic staff of the University of Benin
10. Vivian Chidimma Gabriel (2018): Entrepreneurship education, small and medium enterprises and employment generation in Nigeria
Igbinoba Clement (2017): Corporate social responsibility: performance evaluation of a brewery in Nigeria
11. Ojo Nosagieagbon Matthew (August, 2017). Fuel subsidy removal and job satisfaction in the Nigerian Banking industry. (MBA)
12. Osula Angela Ogechukwu (August, 2017). Nigerian and Expatriate Managers: A comparative study of the impact of leadership styles on employees’ job satisfaction
13. Oboareke Aliu Jonathan (November, 2017). Microfinance and female entrepreneurs in Nigeria. (MBA).
14. Okolie Ugo Chuks. (December, 2017). The impact of sexual harassment on job attitudes in tertiary institutions in Delta State. (M.Sc)
15. Onaiwu Patience Usunobun (November, 2015). Manpower training and development in service organisations: a case study of the Nigerian Television Authority (MBA).
16. Abokede Nurudeen Olabanji (November, 2015). Culture integration in mergers and acquisitions in Nigerian banking institutions (MBA).

External Examiner to:

1. Mancosa University, Durban, South Africa
2. Central University of Technology, Free State
3. Delta State University, Abraka
4. Benson Idahosa University, Benin City
5. University of Western Cape, South Africa
6. University of Pretoria, South Africa

Reviewer

2018: Editorial Board Member, Asian Council of Science
2019-2021: Editor-in-Chief, Nigeria Journal of Business Administration
2022: UNIBEN Journal of Human Resource Management
2022: African Journal of Economic and Management;
2018: South Asian Journal of Social Studies and Economics
2024 Academy of International Business
2024 International Science Partnerships Funds Research Collaborations (Global)
2024 British Council ISPF Programme
2025 Africa Academy of Management

Professional Membership

2015-Date: Member, The Academy of Management (TAMN)
2017-Date: Organisation for Women in Science for The Developing World (OWSD)
2023 Member, Academy of International Business (AIB)
2025 Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM)

Recent Consulting/Training

Quantum Quill Consulting. (2024, July 30–31). Two-day training programme on public service technical writing. Benin City, Nigeria: John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy.

Quantum Quill Consulting. (2024, October 15–16). Two-day Training Programme on Public Service Technical Writing. Benin City, Nigeria: John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy.

Quantum Quill Consulting. (2025, August 25–26). Two-day intensive training programme on contract management. Benin City, Nigeria: John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy.

Quantum Quill Consulting. (2025, July 29-30). Two-day intensive training programme on succession planning and mentoring. Benin City, Nigeria: John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy.

Quantum Quill Consulting. (2025, September 3). One-day intensive training programme on Work-Life Balance. Benin City, Nigeria: John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy.

Recent Speaking Engagements

Umemezia, E. I. (2025, March 8). Breaking barriers: accelerating women’s leadership and inclusion [Webinar]. Chartered Institute of Personnel Management.
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6728330188?pwd=K0xPWkt1K0RXL3UvdGZDdWNINWdOdz…

Umemezia, E. I. (2025, March 7). Change starts with empowering women [Webinar].
https://zoom.us/j/94848747563?pwd=rcq0setQqLp6uUHtIV2EarjuzeYjaI.1

Umemezia, E. I. (2025, March, 20–21). Navigating Gender and Power. [Navigating gender and power dynamics in contemporary contexts]. WU Gender and Diversity Conference 2025, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna, Austria. https://wu-ac-at.zoom.us/j62126059357?pwd=BduL1g2Wim2XfmN2AoVM9Q1Bt3.1

Recent Workshop Presentations

Umemezia, E. (2024, February 15). The art and science of research: Exploring its potential along global best practices [Workshop presentation]. 2023/24 Project Supervision Workshop, College of Business and Management Sciences, Igbinedion University Okada.

Umemezia, E. (2024, January 9). Raising the next generation of world class researchers: The imperatives of effective and efficient project/thesis supervision [Workshop presentation]. 2023/24 Project Supervision Workshop, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Igbinedion University Okada.

Selected International Engagements

Planning Committee Member:

InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) International Workshop on Sexual Harassment in Academia, Paris, France (Oct, 2025)

• Represented the Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)

• Collaborated with international experts to design and coordinate a global workshop addressing sexual harassment in academia.

• Contributed to shaping policy-focused discussions and strategies for prompting safe, inclusive, and equitable academic environments worldwide.

Principal Investigator/Project Lead:

African-Uninet Funded Project on Campus Sexual Harassment: Exploring Its Causes, Interventions and Breaking The Silence Of Victims (SH-BREAKS) – (2024-2026)

• Coordinating a multi-country research project with partners from Vienna University of Economics and Business (Austria) and University for Development Studies (Ghana).
• Leading a mixed-methods study of sexual harassment in Nigerian, involving 500+ students across six private universities.
• Aiming to develop evidence-based interventions and polices to prevent harassment and empower victims

Recent Short Course Training

• Legal, regulatory and organisational framework for public procurement in Nigeria
• Strategic and operational procurement planning, marketing research, market engagement and cost estimation
• Procurement management for goods
• Environment and social impact assessment: Better assessment for successful business
• Environment and social framework and report writing
• Cybersecurity
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management Professional
• Data Science (Big Data)
• Data Analysis (SPSS)

Publications

1. Umemezia, I. E. (2010). An assessment of the status of the Nigerian woman in contemporary formal organisations., Osiegbu, P. I. Salami, C. G. E. & Olannye, A. P. Contemporary Management Practice for Sustainable Development in Nigeria, 341-350. Delta State University (Abraka).
2. Umemezia, E. I. (2018). Entrepreneurship in a developing society. Entrepreneurship Development: A Manual for Prospective and Practising Entrepreneurs. Uwubanmwen, A. D. & Oseyomon, P. E. (Eds). Centre for Entrepreneurship Development, University of Benin.
3. Umemezia, I. E. (2015). The Nigerian woman and leadership: a cultural and religious dissection. International Journal for Arts and Science Conference, London, Uk, 3- November, 2015. Humanities and Social Sciences Review. Vol. 04(03), 429–438. USA
4. Umemezia, I. E. (2016). Culture Integration and leadership in Mergers and acquisitions in the Nigerian banking industry. ResearchJournali’s Journal of Human Resource Management, Vol. 4, No. 4, 2-15.
5. Umemezia, I. E. (2016). Cultural integration in mergers and acquisitions: an empirical approach. European Journal of Business and Social Sciences. Vol. 5, No. 04, 50-61.
6. Umemezia, I. E. & Agbonifoh B. (2017). Culturally diverse workforce and performance in Nigerian public service: issues and challenges in people’s management context. International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Research. Vol. 1, Issue 2.23-38.
7. Osama, S. A. & Umemezia, E. (2018). Work-related stress and employees’ commitment: a case study of a private university. Annals of the University of Petrosani (Economics). Vol, XVIII, Part 1. 143-158.
8. Umemezia, E. & Edobor, K. (2018). Factors affecting job creation among secondary school leavers in Delta State. Amity Journal of Entrepreneurship. Vol. 3, Issue 2, 12-24
9. Umemezia, E. & Osifo, S. J. (2018). Microfinance and female entrepreneurship in Nigeria. DBA Africa Management Review. Vol 8 No 1. 34-43. University of Nairobi, Kenya.
10. Umemezia, E. & Osifo, S. J. (2018). Challenges female entrepreneurs encounter in accessing microfinance in Nigeria. Huria Journal of the Open University of Tanzania. Vol. 25, No. 1.76-99.
11. Kadiri, A. P. & Umemezia E. (2018). Work stressor, organisational justice, psychological contract breach and counterproductive work behaviour in local governments: Evidence from Nigeria. Amity Journal of Training and Development. Vol. 3, Issue 1. 35-52
12. Umemezia E. & Osama A. S. (2019). Perceived ethnic discrimination and employee grievance in the Nigerian health Sector. International Journal of Business and Management Studies. Vol. 088, No. 01. 229-242 London, UK
13. Kadiri, A. P. & Umemezia E. (2019). Counterproductive work behaviour among local government employees in Edo State, Nigeria. The Open University of Sri Lanka. Vol. 14, No.1.49-78.
14. Umemezia, E. & Akenzua, A. E. (2020). Compensation effect on job satisfaction among private school teachers in Benin City. DBA Africa Management Review. Vol. 10, No. 4. 92-105. of Nairobi, Kenya
15. Akhimien, G. O. & Umemezia, E. (2021). Demographic profiles for cross-cultural Adjustment of expatriates in Nigeria. Acta Universitatis Sapientiae, Economics and Business. Vol. 9. 29-53.
16. Igwe, P. A., Ochinanwata, C, Ochinawata, N. Adeyeye, J.O., Ikpor, I. M., Nwakpu, S. E., Egbo, O.P., Onyishi, I. E., Vincent, O., Nwekpa, K. C.,Nwakpu, K. O., Adeoye, A. A., Odika, P. O., Fakah, H., Ogunnaike, O. O. & Umemezia, E. I.(2020). Solidarity and social behaviour: how did this help communities to manage COVID-19 pandemic? International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy. Vol. 40, No. 9/10, 1183-1200.
17. Umemezia, E. I.(2003). An analysis of employment problems among secondary school leavers: an entrepreneurial approach. Business Education Journal, Vol. IV, No 1, 34-42
18. Umemezia, E. I. (2004). Nature, implications and problems of funding a technology-based Business Education programme. Business Education Journal, Vol. IV (2), 73-82.
19. Umemezia, E. I. (2006). Business Education and entrepreneurial development in a private sector-driven economy. Business Education Journal, Vol. V (2), 15-23.
20. Umemezia, E. I. (2009). Class and gender in organisations. INTELLECTUALISM, 2 (2), 1-11.
21. Umemezia, E. I. (2009). The dynamics of culture in organisational learning. Journal of Academics, 4 (1), 148-158.
22. Umemezia, E. I. (2011). Determining the feasibility and viability of establishing a small-scale business in Enugu State. Nigerian Journal of Management Sciences, 313-319.
23. Umemezia, E. I. (2011). An examination of the competency status of four-years university accounting degree programme in the public service. INTELLECTUALISM, 4, 173-188. Association of Nigeria Academics.
24. Umemezia, E. I. (2011). Organizational learning and the learning organization. Journal of Academics, 6, 320-334.
25. Umemezia, E. I. (2012). The theories of motivation in management. Nigerian Journal of Finance and Management. Vol 12 (2). 170-174. Department of Economics, Imo State University, Owerri, Imo State.
26. Umemezia, E.I. (2015). Managing the woman resource for sustainable development. a gender/leadership perspective. Nigerian Academy of Management Journal. Vol. 9, No. 1, 121 – 130.
27. Umemezia, E. I. (2016). Sexual harassment, female employees and job satisfaction in the workplace. International Journal of Gender Studies & Research. Vol. 4. No. 1, 150-159. University of Benin.
28. Umemezia, E. I. (2016). Gender and leadership: the Nigerian woman in perspective. University of Port Harcourt Journal of Management. Vol. 1, No. 2,188-197. University of Port Harcourt.
29. Umemezia, E. I. (2017). Gender issues in Academia: an evaluation of strategies for women’s advancement of leadership positions in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Management Research. Vol. 11, 49-60. University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.
30. Umemezia, E. I. & Kadiri, P. (2017). Female entrepreneurship: challenges and implications for economic development. Federal University Otuoke Journal of Management Sciences. Vol. 1. No. 1, 77-87.
31. Okolie, U. C., & Umemezia, E. I. (2017). Employee retention: a systematic approach. African Journal of Management Science. Vol. 2. Issue 3. 104-122. University of Maiduguri.
32. Umemezia, E. I, & Sadiq, S. A. (2017). Gender representation in the Nigerian academia. Journal of Management Science. Vol. 15. Issue 7. 87-97. University of Maiduguri.
33. Igbinoba C. O., & Umemezia, E. (2017). Corporate social responsibility: performance evaluation of a brewery in Nigeria. Federal University Otuoke Journal of Management Sciences. Vol. 2. No. 2, 91-106.
34. Umemezia, E, & Akenzua, A. E. (2017). Repositioning Nigerian Universities for quality service delivery: the role of HR professionals. Nigerian Academy of Management Journal. Vol. 12, No. 1, 120-131.
35. Gabriel, V. C. & Umemezia, E. (2018). Entrepreneurship education, small and medium enterprises and employment generation in Nigeria. AE-Funai Journal of Accounting, Business and Finance. Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo,Ebonyi State. Vol. 2 No 1, 51-60.
36. Edobor, K. N. & Umemezia, E. (2018). Workplace discrimination and job performance. University of Benin Journal of Humanities. Vol. 6. 1, 1-13. University of Benin, Library
37. Umemezia, E. & Edosowan, U. (2018). Gender diversity and performance in Nigerian corporate Boards. African Journal of Management. Vol 3 No. 3, 88-100
38. Ekanem, D. E. & Umemezia, E. (2018). Retrenchment in Nigeria and its socio-economic effects. Nigeria Journal of Management Sciences. Vol. No. 298-306 Faculty of Management Sciences, Benue State University, Makurdi.
39. Umemezia, E. & Edobor, K. (2019). Security and economic development in Nigeria: a leadership perspective. Nigerian Academy of Management Journal. Vol. 14, No. 2. 104-109.
40. Olele M., & Umemezia E. (2019). Turnover and turnover intention among secondary school teachers: a review of the literature. Mautech International Journal of Management and Entrepreneurship. Vol. 1 No. 2, 163-174.
41. Omorodion, O. & Umemezia, E. (2019). Perception of service quality and customer loyalty: empirical evidence from the Nigerian Banking Industry. Journal of Management Sciences. Vol. 4, No. 1, 23-35.
42. Omobude C. & Umemezia, E. (2019). Leader-member exchange and its implications on organisation outcomes. NOUN Journal of Management and International Development. Vol. 5, No. 1, 233-250.
43. Osama, S. A. & Umemezia, E. 2019). Glass ceiling against ethnic minorities and its impact on employee grievances. Bayero Journal of African Entrepreneurship Studies. Vol. 2, No. 2, 56-72.
44. Umemezia, E. & Erimife, J. (2019). Determinants of turnover and turnover intentions among secondary school teachers in Benin City. Quarterly Journal of Contemporary Research. Vol.7, No. 2, 20-28.
45. Ojukwu, H. S. & Umemezia, E. (2019). Job stress and employee commitment in a private organisation: a case study of Stanel World, Awka. Advances in Management. Department of Ilorin, Ilorin. Vol. 18, No. 1, 59-77.
46. Uwuigiaren, O. & Umemezia E. (2020). Organisational support and job involvement in selected universities in Edo State, Nigeria. UNILAG Journal of Business. Vol. . No. 2, 99-119.
47. Omobude, C. O. & Umemezia, E. (2020). Emotional intelligence and organisational citizenship behaviour: an empirical review. Advances in Management. Vol 19, No. 1. 96 - 108
48. Umemezia, E. & Osifo, S. J. (2021). Organisational culture and employee engagement in the Banking Industry in Benin City. Ife Social Sciences Review. Vol. 29, No. 1, 1-13.
49. Ndinechi, G. N. & Umemezia, I. E. (2007). Delta State employers’ evaluation of National Diploma (ND) accounting graduates’ work performance: the public sector’s perspective. Journal of Vocational and Adult Education, 6 (1), 23-32. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
50. Umemezia, E. I. (2010). Women, information and communication technology-based education and entrepreneurship. Journal of Vocational and Adult Education, 7 (1), 123-137. NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka.
51. Umemezia, E. I. & Idubor, E. E. (2017). Fuel removal and job satisfaction among Nigerian civil servants. Management Sciences Review, Vol. 8, No. 1, 94-107. University of Benin.
52. Idubor, E. E. & Umemezia, E. I. (2017). Gender stratification and women entrepreneurship. Management Sciences Review, Vol. 8, No. 1, 108-120. University of Benin.
53. Umemezia E. I. & Amadasun J. O. (2017). Women for senior executive positions: an evaluation of influencing factors in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Business Administration, Vol. 14, No. 1 & 2, 90-103. University of Benin.
54. Umemezia E. I. & Oguns, A. (2018). Employers’ evaluation of national diploma (ND) accounting graduates’ work performance: the private sector’s perspective. Management Sciences Review, Vol. 9, No. 1, 60-68.
55. Omobude, C. & Umemezia, E. (2018). Leader-member exchange and organisational citizenship behaviour. Accounting & Taxation Review. Vol. 2, No. 4, 46-57.
56. Egbon, H. O. & Umemezia, E. (2019). Comparative analyses of patients’ satisfaction with healthcare services in Benin City. Nigeria Journal of Business Administration, Vol. 18, No. 1, 191 – 208.
57. Omoregbe, O. & Umemezia, E. (2020). The relationship between total quality management and competitive advantage in the Nigerian manufacturing sector. Nigerian Journal of Business Administration, Vol. 18, No. 1, 145-159.
58. Umemezia, E. & Edobor, K. N. (2020). The impact of organisational culture on employee performance in the Nigerian Banking sector. Nigeria Journal of Business Administration, Vol. 18, No. 1, 219 – 234.
59. Ojukwu H. S. & Umemezia, E.(2021). Perceived effect of power on lecturers’ career development in Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Nigeria Journal of Business Administration, Vol. 19, No. 1, 22- 39.
60. Edobor, K. N. & Umemezia, E. (2021). Survival strategies and the performance of small and medium scale enterprises in the coronavirus era. Nigeria Journal of Business Administration, Vol. 19, No. 1, 261 – 271.
61. Umemezia, E. I. (2022). Introduction to organisational behaviour, Umemezia, E. I. & Omoyibo, K. U. Organisational behaviour (Eds). 1-31. Malthouse Press Ltd in collaboration with Department of Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, University of Benin, Nigeria.
62. Umemezia, E. I. (2022). Motivation. Umemezia, E. I. & Omoyibo, K. U. Organisational behaviour (Eds). 134-143. Malthouse Press Ltd in collaboration with Department of Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, University of Benin, Nigeria.
63. Umemezia, E. I. & Amanda, J. (2022). The nature of organisations. Umemezia, E. I. & Omoyibo, K. U. Organisational behaviour (Eds). 176-190. Malthouse Press Ltd in collaboration with Department of Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, University of Benin, Nigeria.
64. Umemezia, E. I. & Okhawere, N. E. (2022). Introduction to industrial relations. Umemezia, E. I. & Omoyibo, K. U. Organisational behaviour (Eds). 306-320. Malthouse Press Ltd in collaboration with the Department of Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, University of Benin, Nigeria.
65. Umemezia, E. I. & Edobor, K. N. (2022). Conflicts and negotiation in the workplace. Umemezia, E. I. & Omoyibo, K. U. Organisational behaviour (Eds). 331-352. Malthouse Press Ltd in collaboration with the Department of Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, University of Benin, Nigeria.
66. Ojukwu, H.S., Umemezia, E., Agbadudu, A. E., & Azotani, F. C. (2022). Sand mining: economic gains, environmental ethics, and policy Implications. African Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, 5(2), 119-138.
67. Iyamu, G. O., Umemezia, E. I. & Edo-Osagie, V. O. (2022). Organisational learning and competitiveness of small and medium scale businesses in Edo State. UNIBEN Journal of Human Resource Management, 1(1), 156-175.
68. Umemezia, E. I. & Erimife, J. A. (2023). Understanding organisational culture. Umemezia, E. I., Osamwonyi, I. O., Tafamel, A. E. (Eds.). 147-157. Malthouse Press Ltd in collaboration with the Department of Business Administration, University of Benin, Nigeria.
69. Umemezia, E. I. & Elaho, O. B. (2023). Negotiation. Umemezia, E. I., Osamwonyi, I. O., Tafamel, A. E. (Eds.). 338-347. Malthouse Press Ltd in collaboration with Department of Business Administration, University of Benin, Nigeria.
70. Umemezia, E. & Ojukwu, H.S. (2023). Redefining entrepreneurial education in Africa through Africanisation: a review of the Igbo apprenticeship system. Journal of Entrepreneurial Innovation , 4(1):2-15.
71. Umemezia, E. I., & Nosakhare, E. (2024). Academic citizenship and socioeconomic development. In C. G. Iwu (Ed.), Academic citizenship in African higher education: Towards a socioeconomic agenda (pp. 129-144). Springer Nature.
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Names and Addresses of Referees
Prof. John Okhuoya,
Fmr Deputy Vice Chancellor,
University of Benin,
Benin City, Edo State

Mr. Victor Osadolor
Chairman, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company PLC.,
Fmr Deputy Group Managing Director, UBA PLC.

Prof. I. O. Omoruyi
Dean, Fac. of Law
University of Benin,
Benin City, Edo State.