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  • A BRIEF ON PROFESSOR PETER CHUKWUYEM EGBON Peter Chukwuyem Egbon is a Professor of Economics at the Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State. He attended University of Lagos, Lagos (1976 - 1979), University of Ibadan, Ibadan (1981 - 1982) and University of Benin, Benin City (1986 - 1991) for his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Master of Science (M.Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degrees, respectively. All his degrees are in Economics. Professor Egbon joined the defunct Bendel State University, Ekpoma (now Ambrose Alli University) on 7th March, 1983, as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Economics and rose through the ranks to the position of a Reader in the Department of Economics of the same University (Ambrose Alli University), in October, 1993. He later joined Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, first, as a Visiting Professor of Economics (February 8th, 1998 – November 27th, 1998) and subsequently as a tenured Professor of Economics, in the University (November 27th, 1988 – till date). Professor P. C. Egbon, who is a life member of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), has published widely in both National and International scholarly Journals. He has also written and edited peer reviewed monographs and books in Economics. He has taught and researched in the following areas of Economics; Applied Econometrics, Project Analysis and Evaluation, Environmental Economics, Development Economics and Economic Theory. He has been External examiner in various Nigerian Universities, including; Department of Economics, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, 2007/2008 session; Department of Economics and statistics, University of Benin, Benin City; 2008 -2009; Department of Economics, University of Port-Harcourt (2011 - 2015) and Niger-Delta University, Yenegoa, Bayelsa State (2015 till Date). Professor Egbon has been Editor, Associate Editor/Assessor (External) to various bodies, including; NCEMA Policy Analysis Series (1993 - 1998). Journal of Economic Management (1993 - 1998); The Nigerian Journal of Economics and Social Studies (Assessor); West African Journal of Monetary and Economic Integration (Assessor, 2006 - 2008); Central Bank of Nigeria Research and Statistics Department; Economic and Financial Review (2005 - 2008). He has held administrative and Management positions in the University including; Deputy Vice-chancellor – acted several times as Vice-chancellor – (8th March, 2000 – 29th November, 2004); Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies (12th November, 1998 – 7th March, 2000), Acting Head, Department of Accounting and Finance, Delta State University (14th July 1998 – 20th December, 1998) and Member, Estimate Committee, Delta State University, Abraka (2000 -2004). Outside, the University, Professor Egbon has other cognate experience and responsibilities as; • Member of Governing Council and 1st Vice-President of the Institute of Planning, Nigeria (2008 – till date). A private initiative to compliment the National Planning Commission in deepening planning culture, processes and professionalism in Nigeria. • African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF/National Consultant (Full-time) to The Defunct National Centre for Economic Management and Administration (NCEMA), Ibadan (3rd July 1995 to December 31st, 1995). • United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)/National Consultant to NCEMA (1st March, 1999 - June, 30th, 1995). • NCEMA (now defunct) was a parastatal of the National Planning Commission charged with conducting trainings and policy researches aimed at growing human capacities, relevant in deepening economic and management planning in Nigeria. It was funded by the Federal Government and International Organisations, including UNDP, UNESCO, UNICEF, World Bank with ACBF as a Affiliate. NCEMA was involved in a lot of collaborative researches with international agencies and Universities. I was the Team leader on Environmental Policy Planning: a joint research between NCEMA Team and University of Bradford, United Kingdom. This effort culminated into a book entitled Egbon, P. C. And Morvarichi, B (eds)(1996): Environmental Policy Planning, NCEMA; Ibadan (187 pages). As regards Academic Distinctions/Special Awards, Prof. Egbon has some to his credit, including; • The Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN) Award in appreciation of (his) contribution to the success of the 38th Annual Accountants Conference, October, 2008. • ICAN award in appreciation of (his) contribution to the success of the 37th Annual Accountants’ Conference, 2007. • Merit Award of Recognition; by St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Akumazi-Umuocha, Diocese of Ika, Anglican Communion, for (any) sterling quality humane character and contributions to the development of humanity, the church and community; 29th September, 2007. • ONU IKA NIGERIA AWARD; for Excellent service to IKA PEOPLE as SPEAKER at the 8th Ika Mma Annual Lecture, 18th August, 2007. • Fellow of Institute of Human and National Resources (FHNR), 8th April, 2006. • DELSU 2004 Sports Award: For (His) Contribution to Sports Development in Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. • African Economic Research Consortium Grant (2003); Culminating in Okoh, R. N and Egbon, P. C. (2005): Integration of Nigeria’s Rural and Urban Foodstuffs Markets, AERC, Nairobi In 2014, Prof P. C. Egbon headed a Team (including Prof. Christopher O. Orubu and Prof. Douglas Omotor) to coordinate an outsourced Policy Research in Effective Programme for Poverty Reduction in Delta State, categorized into, • Public Expenditure Review for the Education Sector • Expenditure Review for the Health Sector. • Community Needs Assessment Survey • Review of State Expenditure on the Social Protection Sector • Customer Satisfaction Survey with Citizen Report Card (CRC) • Poverty Analysis and Mapping. As regards Academic Distinctions/Special Awards, Prof. Egbon has some to his credit. He is presently a member of Academic Advisory Board of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abuja. Prof. P. C. Egbon, who cherishes the fellowship and goodwill of friends, is married with children.
    My Publications
  1. Egbon P.C. (2019b) Enhancing The Competitiveness of the Nigeria’s Manufacturing Sector, A chapter in Book Project in Honour of Professor Mike Obadan (Forthcoming).
    Vol. Pages: 467-498

  2. Egbon, P.C. (2019a) Assessing Industrial Performance and Export Diversification In Africa, The Dynamics of Economic Development In Africa /(Essays In Honour of Prof. Akpan H. Ekpo, Unilag Press & Bookshop Ltd
    Vol. Pages: 467-498

  3. Egbon, P.C. (2018) Indigenous Technology And Nigeria’s Industrial Development, African Journal of Microfinance And Enterprise Development (AJMED)
    Vol.Forthcoming Pages: 10-18

  4. Egbon, P.C. (2017b) Requirements for the Exploitation of Economic Potentials of Ika Nation Through Strategic Partnership, Presented at the Maiden Edition of Ika Economic Summit (IES). Agbor
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  5. Egbon, P.C. (2017a) The Challenge of Economic Growth Without Development in Nigeria, Nigerian Economic Society South-South Economic Conference
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  6. Egbon, P.C. (2017) Nigeria’s Industrialization Drive: What Went Wrong and What We Need to do, Proceedings of 58th Annual Conference of The Nigerian Economic Society
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  7. Egbon, P.C. (2013) Think-Eat-Save: Getting the Right Response to Food Loss and Waste in Nigeria, 2013 World Environment Day Celebration, organized by the Nigerian Oil and Gas Company, Warri
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  8. Egbon, P.C. (2013) The Dutch Disease And The Nigerian Economy, Journal of Social and Management Sciences
    Vol.Special Edition Pages: 10-18

  9. Egbon, P.C. (2011) Nigeria and the World Economy: Restitution of Self-Reliance as cradle for National Rebirth, 23rd in the series of INAUGURAL LECTURES OF Delta State University, Abraka. University Printing Press. Delta State.
    Vol. Pages: 1 -33

  10. Egbon, P.C. (2009b) Empowerment, Business Environment and Entrepreneurial Activity in Nigeria, Journal of Industrial and Technological Research
    Vol. 1(1) Pages: 117 – 139

  11. Egbon P.C. (2009a) Conflicts in Africa: Economic Basis and Consequences, Journal of Social and Management Sciences Review
    Vol.4 Pages: 117 – 139

  12. Egbon, P.C. and Ezi, C.T. (2008) Sustainable Development, Degradation and the Entrenchment of Poverty in the Coastal Region of Nigeria, Conference Proceedings; on Meeting the Environmental Challenges in the Coastal Region of Nigeria. University of Abertay, Dundee Scotland, United Kingdom
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  13. Egbon, P.C. (2007c) Economic and Social Empowerment in a Developing Economy, 3th Annual Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Lagos,
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  14. Egbon, P.C. (2007b) New challenges and Options for revitalizing Ika Rural Economy, 8th Ika Mma annual Lecture,
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  15. Egbon, P.C. (2007a) Globalization and Developing Economies: Problems and Prospects, Eastern Zonal Accountants Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accounts of Nigeria
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  16. Egbon, P.C. (2006b) Conflicts in Africa: Economic Basis and Consequences, International Conference in Conflict Management and Peace Building, Abraka, Nigeria
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  17. Egbon, P.C (2006a) The Current Economic Reform Programmes of the Federal Government, 10th Orientation Course for 2006 – 2008 Biennium for Technical Aid Corps, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja,
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  18. Egbon, P.C. (2006) Inflation, Targeting in Nigeria: Challenges, Implementation and Prospects, Central Bank of Nigeria, Proceedings of the 15th Annual Conference of the Research and Statistics Officers, CBN, Abuja
    Vol. Pages: 121 – 136.

  19. Egbon, P.C. (2005b) Corporate Social Responsibility, Partnership and Sustainable Economic Development of Delta State, One Oil Seminar for Mixed Public, Organized by the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Ltd
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  20. Egbon, P.C. (2005a) United Nations reform and Nigeria’s Security Council Membership , United Nations Reforms Organized by the Presidency in collaboration with the Faculty of Social Science University of Benin, Benin City
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  21. Okoh, R.N. and Egbon, P.C. (2005) The Integration of Nigeria’s Rural and Urban Foodstuffs Markets, AERC Research Paper, African Economic Research Consortium, Nairobi
    Vol. Pages: 1 -33

  22. Egbon, P.C. (2004) Industrialization in Nigeria: Problems and Prospect, Democratics Governance and Development Management in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic (1999 - 2003) Centre for Local Government and Rural Development Studies, Ibadan.
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  23. Okoh, R.N. and Egbon P.C. (2002b) A Test of Market Integration: The Case of Nigerian Staple Foodstuffs:, African Journal of Economics Policy (AJEP)
    Vol.9 Pages: 117 – 139

  24. Egbon, P.C. (2000a) Nigeria’s Industrialization Process and Self-Reliance” Ethiope Research, Abraka Journal of the Arts, Law and Social Sciences
    Vol.1(1) Pages: 21 – 26

  25. Egbon, P.C. and Orubu, C.O. (1999) Critical Issues in Nigeria’s Development , Selected Papers of a National Conference organized by the Faculty of Social Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 140 pages

  26. Okoh, R.N. and Egbon, P.C. (1999) A New world Trade Organisation (WTO): Implication for Agric. business in Africa in the Next Century, Critical Issues in Nigeria’s Development, Faculty of Social Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 1 – 12

  27. Okoh, R.N. and Egbon, P.C. (1999) Fiscal Federalism and Revenue Allocation: The Poverty of the Niger Delta, Selected Papers presented at the 1999 annual conference on Fiscal Federalism and Nigeria Economic Development Nigerian Economics Society (NES) Ibadan,
    Vol. Pages: 405 – 419.

  28. Egbon, P.C. (1997) Infrastructural Development in Nigeria since the Structural Adjustment Programme, Governance in Nigeria: Economy, Politics and Society in the Adjustment Years (1995) Stirling Horden Publishers (Nig.) Ltd
    Vol. Pages: 32 – 46

  29. Egbon, P.C. (1996C) Times Series Model and Applications, Macroeconomic Policy Management: Tools, Techniques and Applications NCEMA, Ibadan
    Vol. Pages: 279 – 299.

  30. Egbon, P.C. and Gbajesola, T.O. (1996B) Gender and Environment”, Environmental Policy Planning National Centre for Economic Management and administration (NCEMA), Ibadan
    Vol. Pages: 175 – 182

  31. Egbon, P.C. (1996A) Environmental Policy Analysis: The Case of Nigeria, Environmental Policy Planning National Centre for Economic Management and administration (NCEMA), Ibadan
    Vol. Pages: 29 – 51.

  32. Egbon, P.C. and Morvaridi, B (1996) Environmental Policy Planning , NCEMA, Ibadan
    Vol. Pages: 187 pages

  33. Egbon, P.C. (1995E) The Political Economy of Local Government Finances in Nigeria, Self Reliance, Politics and Administration in Nigeria, Department of Political Science, Edo State University, Ekpoma.
    Vol. Pages: 139 – 147.

  34. Egbon, P.C. (1995D) The Nigerian Economy and Self Reliance: A Critical Analysis, Self Reliance, Politics and Administration in Nigeria, Department of Political Science, Edo State University, Ekpoma.
    Vol. Pages: 1 – 16.

  35. Egbon, P.C. (1995C) Economics Management in Support of the Small Enterprise Sector, Enterprise Promotion and Vocational Training for Informal Sector Economy. Harmburg and Muenster:LIT
    Vol. Pages: 143 – 160.

  36. Egbon, P.C. (1995B) Improving the Data and Management Information system for Planning and Budgeting and Nigeria, Planning, Budgeting and Nigeria Institutional and Policy Reform National Centre for Economics Management and administration (NCEMA), Ibadan
    Vol. Pages: 236 – 254.

  37. Egbon, P. C. (1995b) The Environment and Policy Instruments, NCEMA Policy Analysis Series
    Vol. 1 (1) Pages: 53 – 76.

  38. Egbon, P.C. (1995a) An Assessment of the Policy and Institutional Framework for Manufacturing Sector’s Development in Nigeria, Journal of Economics Management
    Vol. 2(1) Pages: 79 – 103

  39. Egbon, P.C. and Okoh, R.N. (1995A) Commercialization of NEPA: A Product of Conflict between Economics and Socio-Political Considerations, Issues in Privatization and commercialization of Public Enterprises in Nigeria, Department of Economics, Edo State University, Ekpoma
    Vol. Pages: 160 – 231.

  40. Egbon, P.C. (1995) Industrial Policy and Manufacturing Performance in Nigeria, NCEMA, Ibadan
    Vol. Pages: 88 pages

  41. Egbon, P.C. and Okhueleigbe, F. E. (1994b) Characteristics of Rural Based Small-Scale Industries: The Case of Esan Central and Esan West Local Government Areas in Edo State. , Journal of Rural Development and Administration
    Vol. 26(2) Pages: 67 – 78

  42. Egbon, P.C. (1994a) Rural Development within the Context of the Structural Adjustment Programme: The Case of Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Economics and Social Studies (NJESS)
    Vol. 36 ( 1,2,3) Pages: 379 – 393.

  43. Obadan, M.I. and Egbon, P.C. (1994) Strategies for Harmonzing Fiscal Monetary Policies in West Africa, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos,
    Vol. Pages: 44 – 62.

  44. Dibua, J.I. and Egbon, P.C. (1993b) Provision of Utilities in Nigeria with Special Reference to the Rural Areas: The Case of Rural Electrification Board and the Water Board in Bendel State, 1964 – 1985”, Journal of Rural Development and Administration
    Vol.XXV(2) Pages: 1 - 5

  45. Egbon, P.C. (1993a) Elasticity of Substitution between Capital and Labour in Nigerian Manufacturing: The Case of Edo and Delta States, Iroro Journal of Arts and Social Science
    Vol.5(1 & 2) Pages: 131 – 141.

  46. Egbon, P.C. (1992) Structural Adjustment Programme and Capital Utilization in Nigerian Manufacturing: The Case of Edo and Delta States, NNB Business and Economics Review
    Vol.2 Pages: 95 – 110

  47. Iyare, S.O., Egbon, P. C. and Uniamikogbo, S.O. (1991b) Evaluation of Rural Banking Programme in Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Rural Extension and Development
    Vol.1 (1) Pages: 25 – 35.

  48. Egbon, P.C. (1991A) Determinants of Capital Utilization in Nigerian Manufacturing: The Case of Edo and Delta States, Journal of Rural Development and Administration
    Vol.Vol. XXII, No. 3 Pages: 1 – 20

  49. Egbon, P. C. (1991A) Determinants of Capital Utilization in Nigerian Manufacturing: The Case of Edo and Delta States, African Journal of Behavioural Sciences
    Vol.Vol. 3, No.1 Pages: 53 -63.

  50. Egbon, P.C. (1991) Some Issues and Questions Regarding Nigeria’s Debts, Debt. Financial, Economic Stability and Public Policy/Department of Economics, Bendel State University, Ekpoma.
    Vol. Pages: 19 – 29

  51. Efoghe, G. B. and Egbon, P. C. (1990a) Problems of Industrial Production in Nigeria, India Journal of Behaviour
    Vol. Vol. 14. No 1 Pages: 1 – 16.

  52. Egbon, P.C. (1990) The State of Capital Goods Sector in Nigeria: The case of Bendel State, Proceedings of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES)
    Vol. Pages: 109 – 127.

  53. Egbon, P.C. (1989) Industrialization in Nigeria: The Need for Further Planning, Proceedings of the Nigerian Economics Society (NES)
    Vol. Pages: 217 – 237

  54. Egbon, P. C. (1988) Rural Development in an Era of cut-back Management, Journal of Rural Development and Administration
    Vol. Vol. XX, No. 2 Pages: 1- 8

  55. Egbon, P.C. (1986) Financing Local Government in Nigeria: The Problem of Fiscal and Policy Dependency, Proceedings of the National Conference on Local Government Administration in Nigeria since Independence, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Administration, University of Ilorin, Ilorin,
    Vol. Pages: 155 – 202.

  56. Egbon, P. C. (1985) Consumption Demand for Petroleum Products in Nigeria (1965 - 1980): Econometric Approach, Indian Journal of Economics
    Vol. Vol. Lxv, Part IV No. 259 Pages: 433-451