EMEKA JUDE OKEREKE

Professsor of Banking and Finance
B.Sc., MBA, M.Sc., PhD, PGDE, MTAMN,
FIMC, CMC, FIABBS, FIIA, FNISM

Research Interest

Banking and Bank Management, Corporate Governance, Financial Management and Policy, and Management Financial Institutions and Markets.

About Me

about-img

Professor Emeka J. Okereke is a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Finance and Banking at the renowned Faculty of Management Sciences. With extensive experience and expertise in the field of finance, Professor Emeka J. Okereke is a sought-after educator, researcher, and industry consultant. Professor Emeka J. Okereke earned his Ph.D. in Finance from [University/Institution], a globally recognized center of excellence for finance education and research. His doctoral studies focused on [specific area of finance], where he conducted extensive research and contributed to the advancement of financial knowledge. Prior to his doctoral degree, Professor Emeka J. Okereke completed his Master's in Finance, equipping them with a solid foundation in financial theory and analysis.

Beyond academia, Professor Emeka J. Okereke is actively engaged in the financial industry, leveraging his expertise to provide consulting services to businesses and financial institutions. His practical experience and deep understanding of financial markets enable him to offer valuable insights and strategic guidance on issues related to investment strategies, risk assessment, financial planning, and capital structure optimization.

PUBLICATIONS

PROFESSOR EMEKA J. OKEREKE PUBLICATIONS

EXPERIENCES

PROFESSIONAL

2023

External Examiner,

Ph.D. Candidates, Department of Banking and Finance, Madonna University, Nigeria. February, 2023.

2021

External Examiner, Post Graduate School,

Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Imo State. 2021.

2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021

International Committee Board Member,

33th, 34th, 36th and 37th IBIMA Conferences 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 respectively

2017

Certified Management Consultant (CMC)

Under the authorization of the International Council of Management Consulting Institute (ICMCI), Zurich, October 2017.

2018-2021

International Committee Board Member

33th, 34th, 36th and 37th IBIMA Conferences 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 respectively.

2017

External Examiner,

Postgraduate Programmes, Department of Banking and Finance, University of Uyo, May, 2017- Date.

2016-2017

External Examiner

Postgraduate Programmes, Department of Accounting, Banking and Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.

2016-2017

Member

Post-Graduate School Committee, Faculty of Business Studies, Department of Accounting, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education.

2017

External Examiner

Postgraduate Programmes, Department of Banking and Finance, College of Management Sciences, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State.

2013/2014 – Date

External Examiner

Postgraduate programmes, Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin.

Assessment Expert/External Examiner

Ph.D Thesis in Finance, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos Akoka, Lagos Nigeria. 2012/2013 - 2015/2016 Academic Session

May 2016- 2022

External Examiner

Undergraduate Programme, Department of Accounting and Finance, Edwin Clark University Kiagbodo, Delta State

2017

External Examiner

Undergraduate Programme, Department of Finance and Accountancy, University of Uyo 2010/2011- 2014/2015 Academic Sessions.

2017

External Examiner

Undergraduate Programme, Department of Finance and Accountancy, Niger Delta University (NDU) for 2007/2008 and 2008/2009; 2017/2018-2020.

Supervision of Undergraduate

Masters (MBA and MS.c); Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Students/Candidates

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

2020 - Date

Director,

University of Port Harcourt Business School
(UPBS)

2014 - 2016

Dean,

Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Port Harcourt.

2010- June 2012

Co-ordinator

ACIB/B.Sc. Linkage Programme, Department Of Finance & Banking, University Of Port Harcourt.

2007 – March 2010

Head of Department

Finance and Banking, University of Port Harcourt.

February –March 2007

Acting Dean

Faculty of Management Sciences, UNIPORT

2005 – April, 2009

Senior Lecturer

Department Of Finance And Banking, University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

2004 – 2007

Pioneer Co-Ordinator

ACIB/B.Sc Linkage Programme, Department Of Finance & Banking, University Of Port Harcourt.

December 2004 – Jan. 2005; February 2004; Dec. 2002 - Jan. 2003,

Acting HOD

Department Of Finance And Banking, University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

1999

Lecturer I

Department Of Finance And Banking, University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

1998 – 2002

Co-ordinator

Diploma Programme, Faculty Of Management Sciences, CCE, Uniport.

1994

Course Facilitator

UNIPORT Investments Ltd, Choba

At different times served as Member, Senate Committee on Academic Policy, Member, University Council Budget Monitoring Committee representing Senate and Member, Governing Board College of Continuing Education (CCE), and currently serving as Member of University Senate, among others

SERVICES TO PUBLIC BODIES

Project Leader,

European Business Competence* License, Austria.

Member, Board of Trustees,

proposed NEW-WORLD INT’L UNIVERSITY, Onitsha, Anambra State.

Lead Financial Consultant,

to many companies in resolution of toxic assets with Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)

Advisor,

HELP Fellowship Nigeria

Member, Board of Trustees,

HUTZPA Centre for Innovation and Development

2015 - Date

Advisor/Coordinator,

African Programs, Alpha Zomax Consultants, Inc., Chicago, USA.

Chairman and Member,

Ad-Hoc Accreditation Panel to Evaluate the Undergraduate Programmes in Administration ‘C’ Discipline, National Universities Commission (NUC), Abuja-Nigeria.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2020 - Date Director, University of Port Harcourt Business School


2017 - Certified Management Consultant


2016- Member, Faculty Post Graduate School Committee, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt.


2016 - Visiting Lecturer, University of Port Harcourt Business School, Port Harcourt


2014 - 2016 Member, Academic Advisory Board, University of Port Harcourt Business School, Port Harcourt


2014 - 2016 Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Port Harcourt.


2012 – Professor of Finance and Banking, Department Of Finance And Banking, University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.


2011 - Independent Monitor, Universal Basic Education (UBEC) in collaboration with Federal Ministry of Education Teachers’ Professional Development Programme, Ekiti State.


2009 - Reader, Department Of Finance And Banking, University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.


2010 - 2012. Associate Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Port Harcourt.


2010 - June 2012: Co-Ordinator, ACIB/B.Sc. Linkage Programme, Department Of Finance & Banking, University Of Port Harcourt.


2007 – March 2010: Head of Department, Finance and Banking, University of Port Harcourt.


February –March 2007: Acting Dean, Faculty of Management Sciences, UNIPORT


2005 – April, 2009: Senior Lecturer, Department Of Finance And Banking, University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.


2004 – 2007: Co-Ordinator, ACIB/B.SC Linkage Programme, Department Of Finance & Banking, University Of Port Harcourt.


December 2004 – Jan. 2005; February 2004; Dec. 2002 - Jan. 2003, Acting HOD.


1999 Lecturer I Department Of Finance And Banking, University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.


1998 – 2002: Co-Ordinator, Diploma Programme, Faculty Of Management Sciences, Cce, Uniport.


1995 Lecturer II Department Of Finance And Banking, University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.


1994 Course Facilitator, UNIPORT Investments Ltd, Choba


1993- Asst. Lecturer, Department Of Finance And Banking, University Of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.


1992-1993: Admin. Officer, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State.


1992 Accountant/Analyst, Altima Systems Tech. Ltd. (Computer Consultant). Rumukrushi, Port Harcourt.


1989-1990: Client Services Executive/Branch Manager, Potomac Nigeria Limited (Management Consultants). 13 Ajoku Street, Owerri. Imo State.


TEACHING AND SUPERVISION

Undergraduate: Principles of Finance, Entrepreneurship Development, Money and Banking, Financial System, Project Evaluation, Financial Information System, Corporate Finance, Financial Policy, Marketing of Financial Services, and Financial Management.

Several Project Supervisions


Graduate: Management of Financial Institutions and Markets, Theory of Financial Institutions and Markets, Advanced Corporate Finance, Financial Intermediation, Theory of Financial Intermediation, Advanced Theory of Financial Intermediation, Seminar in Finance, Seminar in Banking, International Business Finance, Management of Financial Institutions, Theory and Management of Financial Institutions and Markets.

Several Project, Thesis and Dissertation Supervision.



PROFESSORIAL ASSESSOR

to many Universities in Nigeria including


*University of Benin, Benin City;
*Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Umuahia, Abia State.;
*Ebonyi State University, Abakiliki;
*University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri;
*University of Lagos, Akoka;
*Enugu State University (ESUT);
*Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO),
*Chukwuemeka Odumuegwu Ojukwu University (Former Anambra State University), Igbariam Campus, Awka
*Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria
*Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti.
*Imo State University, Owerri.
*University of Uyo, Uyo
*Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
*Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island
*Madonna University, Nigeria
*Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
*Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun

ACADEMIC DEGREES

2020 - Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), University of Port Harcourt.


2005 - Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Financial Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), Imo State, Nigeria


1999 - Master Of Science (M.Sc.) In Banking & Finance, FUTO


1991 - Master Of Business Administration (Mba) In Banking And Finance, Imo State University, Okigwe (Now Abia State University, Uturu, Abia State,) Nigeria.


1987 Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc. Honours) Degree (Management) Imo State University, Okigwe.

Awards

From Academic Activities

post-2

Certificate of Achievement

The Global Leadership Summit on EVERYONE HAS influence issued by Global Leadership Network, 2019, 2021.

post-2

Honourable Mention

Award for Participation in the Six Reviews of NUC Accreditation Instruments, 2019.

post-2

Academic Noble International Award

Conferred by Institute of Industrial Administration of Nigeria, 24th May 2008.

post-2

Certificate of Achievement

On completing a course on Fund Raising Fundamentals presented by the University Advancement Centre May – June 2007.

post-2

Golden Service Award

By Association of Banking and Finance Students (NABAFS), University of Port Harcourt Chapter 2006-2007.

post-2

2003 Best Paper Award

IAABD Conference in London, United Kingdom: Westminster Business School

post-2

Certificate of Excellence Award

By National Association of Banking and Finance Students (NABAFS), University of Port Harcourt Chapter, 7th November, 2000.

post-2

Certificate of Honour

As the Most Dedicated Lecturer in 1997/1998 Academic Session Award by Association of Banking and Finance Students (NABAFS), University of Port Harcourt Chapter.

Awards

From Extra-Curriculum Activities

post-2

Umuchoke Home And Abroad Women Association Award of Honour

In Recognition of Selfless Services and Contributions to the Association and Umuchioke Community, 17th August - 2019.

post-2

Dedicated Leadership Award

By Nneji Brothers Association Umuodiri Umuchioke Umunumo, Ehime Mbano Imo State, Nigeria. December, 2009.

REFEREES

Prof. E. C. Nduka, Former DVC (Administration)

Department of Mathematics/Statistics,

University of Port Harcourt.

Prof A. C. Awujo, Former Pro-Chancellor, University of Uyo

Department of Management,

Imo State University, Owerri.

Prof M. D. Madawaki

Department of Business Administration (Banking and Finance Option),

University of Maidugri.

Prof Owunari Georgewill

Department of Pharmacology College of Health Sciences

University of Port Harcourt.

GET IN TOUCH

MESSAGE

First Name
Last Name
Email
Mobile
Message

CONTACT INFO

Department of Finance and Banking,
Faculty of Management Sciences University of Port Harcourt,
PMB 5323, Choba, Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria