Deputy Director's (TCoE) Profile

DR. EMELE AZUNNA EZE

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, TETFUND CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NEKEDE, OWERRI
Dr. Emele Azunna Eze

Professional Overview

Dr. Emele Azunna Eze is a distinguished Nigerian academic and Lecturer at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, with extensive experience in business administration, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation. Currently serving as the Deputy Director of the TETFund Centre of Excellence, he brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the institution's research and development initiatives.

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Business Administration - Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University (2025)
  • MSc in Business/Management (2018)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (2015)
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Administration (2008)
  • National Diploma (ND) in Business Studies (2005)

Professional Certifications

  • Data Analytics Certification (2025)
  • Emotional Intelligence Certification (2024)

Academic Career Timeline

Since 2010
Various Academic Roles at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, contributing to teaching, research, examination supervision, and student grading
2020
Awarded TETFund Research Grant for innovative research project
2025
Appointed Deputy Director of TETFund Centre of Excellence (TCoE)

Current Leadership Roles

  • Deputy Director - TETFund Centre of Excellence (TCoE)
  • Member - ICT Development Committee (2025)
  • Lecturer - Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri

Research Focus Areas

Entrepreneurship Digital Innovation SME Development Technology-based Management Business Analytics Strategic Management

Research Publications

Dr. Eze has published his research in reputable academic journals including:

  • International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research
  • Various conference proceedings and academic publications

Conference Presentations

Has presented research findings at numerous national and international conferences, contributing to the academic discourse in business administration and entrepreneurship studies.

Research Grants & Awards

  • TETFund Research Grant Recipient (2020) - For innovative research project in entrepreneurship and digital innovation

Professional Memberships

  • International Society of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology in Nigeria (ISCESTN)
  • Chartered Institute of Project and Development Management (CIPDM)

Institutional Committees

  • ICT Development Committee (2025 - Present)
  • Various academic and administrative committees at Federal Polytechnic Nekede

Community Service

Actively involved in community development initiatives, applying academic knowledge to address real-world challenges and contributing to sustainable development in the region.

Professional Contact

Office of the Deputy Director, TETFund Centre of Excellence

Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State

Department: Business Administration/Management

Leadership Vision at TCoE

As Deputy Director of the TETFund Centre of Excellence, Dr. Emele Azunna Eze is committed to advancing research excellence, fostering innovation, and promoting entrepreneurship education. With his expertise in digital innovation and technology-based management, he aims to position the Centre as a hub for cutting-edge research and practical solutions that address contemporary business challenges in Nigeria and beyond.

His leadership focuses on bridging the gap between academia and industry, developing sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems, and empowering students and researchers with the skills needed for the digital economy. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programs, he envisions transforming the TCoE into a center of excellence that drives economic growth and technological advancement.