Emeka Obioha - Profile

Prof Emeka E. Obioha is a full Professor of Sociology and Chair of Research and Higher Degrees in the Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law at Walter Sisulu University, South Africa. He holds a PhD degree from University of Ibadan, and professional membership/fellowship of professional Chartered Institutes - Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) and Chartered Institute of Public Management. Besides academic training, Prof Obioha received further trainings courses in Social Impact Assessment, Alternative to Violence Programme, Treatment of Offenders, Research Competency, Peer Promoting and Counselling, among others. He is a United Nations Expert in Development issues, member of United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (UN-OSAA) – Knowledge Network and consulted for some International and national development agencies and governments. Prof Obioha is a Research Laureate and holder of many research and fellowship awards. He has published extensively in his field and serves as an Editor/Editorial board member of some scientific peer reviewed journals.