Director's (TCoE) Profile

DR. OBINNA CHUKWUMA IWUEKE

DIRECTOR, TETFUND CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC NEKEDE, OWERRI

Professor of Business Administration and Management | Knight of St. Christopher | Justice of Peace

Dr. Obinna Chukwuma Iwueke

Personal Background

Dr. Obinna Chukwuma Iwueke hails from Umunkwo Obazu Mbieri in Mbaitolu Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. He had a successful primary education and attended the prestigious Government Secondary School Owerri. He is happily married and blessed with two children.

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Management - Abia State University (2011)
  • MSc in Management - Imo State University (2004)
  • MBA in Management - Imo State University (2004)
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Management - University of Calabar (2006)
  • BSc in Business Administration - Enugu State University (2022)
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Administration & Management - Federal Polytechnic Nekede (1996)
  • Professor of Business Administration and Management - World Innovators University India (2023)

Academic Career Progression

Lecturer II (2008) Lecturer I (2011) Senior Lecturer (2015) Principal Lecturer (2018) Chief Lecturer (2021) Professor (2023)

Professional Career Timeline

April 2008
Joined Federal Polytechnic Nekede as Lecturer II in the Department of Business Administration & Management
2013-2014
Appointed Deputy Director of Centre for Gender Studies
2014-2017
Served as Head of Department of Business Administration & Management
2016-2019
Chairman of Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee
2019-2024
Director of Office of the Polytechnic Development
2022-2024
Chairman of Curriculum Development Committee
Present
Director of TETFund Centre of Excellence (TCoE)
Council Member representing the Congregation

Academic Publications & Research

42
Journal Publications
48
Conference Presentations
20
Co-authored Textbooks
Numerous
Workshops Attended

Academic Supervision

Has successfully mentored and supervised numerous students at various levels of academic pursuits, contributing significantly to human capital development in business administration and management.

Professional Memberships & Fellowships

  • Fellow/Member - Nigerian Institute of Management Chartered (NIM)
  • Fellow/Member - The Academy of Management Nigeria (TAMN)
  • Fellow/Member - Institute of Business Administration and Knowledge Management (IBAKM)
  • Registered Member/Fellow of 13 Professional Associations in total

Institutional Appointments

  • Director - TETFund Centre of Excellence (Current)
  • Council Member - Representing the Congregation (Current)
  • Chairman - Curriculum Development Committee (2022-2024)
  • Director - Office of the Polytechnic Development (2019-2024)
  • Chairman - Peace and Conflict Resolution Committee (2016-2019)
  • Head of Department - Business Administration & Management (2014-2017)
  • Deputy Director - Centre for Gender Studies (2013-2014)

Community & Religious Involvement

  • Knight of St. Christopher (KSC) - Anglican Communion Owerri Diocese
  • Justice of Peace (JP)
  • Actively involved in community development initiatives
  • Contributor to various community development projects

Research Focus Areas

Strategic Management Business Administration Organizational Behavior Corporate Governance Human Resource Management Entrepreneurship Studies Knowledge Management Conflict Resolution Gender Studies Curriculum Development
Professional Contact

Office of the Director, TETFund Centre of Excellence

Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State

Department: Business Administration & Management

Academic Rank: Chief Lecturer / Professor

Leadership Vision at TCoE

As Director of the TETFund Centre of Excellence, Professor Obinna Chukwuma Iwueke brings over 16 years of academic excellence, administrative expertise, and institutional leadership. With his extensive experience in curriculum development, peace and conflict resolution, gender studies, and polytechnic development, he is uniquely positioned to lead the Centre towards achieving its mandate of excellence in research and innovation.

His leadership philosophy is rooted in academic rigor, ethical standards, and community engagement. With 42 journal publications, 48 conference presentations, and 20 co-authored textbooks, he embodies the research excellence that the TCoE strives to promote. His vision includes fostering interdisciplinary research, strengthening industry-academia partnerships, and positioning Federal Polytechnic Nekede as a leading institution in applied research and technological innovation.

Professor Iwueke's commitment to mentorship and student supervision ensures that the TCoE will not only produce cutting-edge research but also develop the next generation of business leaders, innovators, and researchers who will contribute to Nigeria's economic development and global competitiveness.