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Dr. OKEREKA, ONOFERE P. (HEAD OF DEPARTMENT)
Email:
opokereka@delsu.edu.ng
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Area of Specialization: Public Administration and Research Methodology
Department of Public Administration
Dr. Princewill Onofere Okereka is a Nigerian. He had his primary education at Erhijere Model Primary School, Kokori-Inland. He also had his secondary education at St. Kevin’s Grammar School, Kokori-Inland and Orhoakpor Secondary School, Orhoakpor both in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. Dr. Okereka studied at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin City, where he earned combined Bachelor Degree B.Sc. (Hons.) Upper Division in Political Science and Public Administration in the year 2000. In his quest to professionalize, Dr. Okereka further studied for a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Public Administration in 2005 at the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin City. Dr. Okereka holds Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree in Political Science from the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria, with his thesis (specialization) in Public Administration in 2012. Dr. Okereka joined the services of the Delta State University Abraka, Nigeria in 2007 as an Assistant Lecturer. He is currently an Associate Professor of Public Administration and Governance in the Department of Public Administration where he teaches courses in Political Science, Public Administration and Research Methodology to undergraduate and graduate students. He had held several administrative offices and member of committees both at Department of Political Science and the University. He is the current Head of the newly created Department of Public Administration. Dr. Okereka's special interest is in the teaching, developing and advancing the discipline of Public Administration and Research Methodology. He has published various articles in reputable national and international journals as well as chapters in books.
My Publications
Okereka, O.P.; Orhero, A.E. & Okolie, U.C. (2024) Digital media and data collection in social and management sciences research in Nigeria, Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies
https://iannajournalofinterdisciplinarystudies.com/index.php/1/article/download/176/91
Vol.6 (1) Pages: 76 - 89
Okereka, O.P. & Okolie, U.C. (2024) Change Leadership And Employee Attitudes Towards Planned Organizational Change In Delta State Ministry Of Education, Asaba, Nigeria, Public Administration Issues Quarterly Scientific and Educational Journal
https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/change-leadership-and-employee-attitudes-towards-planned-organizational-change-in-delta-state-ministry-of-education-asaba-nigeria
Vol.5 Pages: 130 - 145
Erhirhie, B. & Okereka, O.P. (2024) Understanding the Implications of Ethnic Diversity in the Nigeria Civil Service , Global Journal of Political Science and Administration
https://doi.org/10.37745/gjpsa.2013/vol12n1113
Vol.12 (1) Pages: 1 - 13
Nwachuku, A.; Okereka, O.P. & Mukoro, A. (2024) Information and Communication Technology and Effective Public Administration: A Study of The Delta State Public Service, Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Analysis.
https://journal.iotrp.com/index.php/IJORAMP/article/download/1/1
Vol.1 (1) Pages: 1 - 6
Okereka, O.P. Abasili, O.K. (2024) Manpower Development and Employee Commitment in Selected Local Government Areas in Delta State, International Journal of Public Administration Studies
https://ojs.unimal.ac.id/ijpas/article/download/14395/5837
Vol.3 (2) Pages: 79 - 88
Erude, S.U.; Okereka, O.P. & Taiwo, I. (2024) Understanding the Failures of Public Enterprises and Re-Engendering the Pursuit for Development in the Contemporary Nigeria, American Journal of Research in Business and Social Sciences
Vol.4 (1) Pages: 1 - 13
ONAVWIE, F.O., Sokoh, G.C. & Okereka, O.P. (2023) Designing an Effective Reward Management System for Enhancing Performance in the Civil Service, Journal of Public Administration and Social Welfare Research
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Friday-Onavwie/publication/378490947_Designing_an_Effective_Reward_Management_System_for_Enhancing_Performance_in_the_Civil_Service/links/65dccd1badf2362b635a0e49/Designing-an-Effective-Reward-Management-System-for-Enhancing-Performance-in-the-Civil-Service.pdf
Vol.8 (2) Pages: 72 - 92
Mukoro, A., Agiri, J.E. & Okereka, O.P. (2023) Caretaker Committees and Local Government Administration in Nigeria: A Study of Isoko North and Ukwuani Local Government Councils of Delta State, Nigeria (2013-2014), Journal of Public Administration and Social Welfare Research
https://www.iiardjournals.org/get/JPASWR/VOL.%208%20NO.%202%202023/CARETAKER%20COMMITTEES%2057-71.pdf
Vol.8 (2) Pages:
Oyibokure, G.I. Okereka, O.P., & Mukoro, A. (2023) The Nigeria Police Force and the Challenge of Combating Internal Insecurity in Nigeria, Social Sciences, Humanities and Education Journal (SHE Journal)
http://e-journal.unipma.ac.id/index.php/SHE/article/viewFile/18138/5507
Vol.4 (3) Pages: 597 - 615
Oyibokure G.I., Okereka, O.P. Mukoro, A. (2023) Community Policing and Internal Security in Delta and Edo States of Nigeria, Logika: Jurnal Penelitian Universitas Kuningan
https://journal.uniku.ac.id/index.php/logika/article/download/8720/3783
Vol.14 (2) Pages: 164 - 196
Erhirhie, B. & Okereka, O.P. (2023) Ethnic Diversity and Effective Recruitment Exercise in Delta State Public Service , KIU Journal of Social Science Sciences
https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=1f979e102e7a38a6JmltdHM9MTcxNDc4MDgwMCZpZ3VpZD0yNTg0NDBhMy01NjM0LTYxNTUtMDA1OC01M2NjNTcyNzYwMzEmaW5zaWQ9NTQzMw&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=258440a3-5634-6155-0058-53cc57276031&psq=kiu+journal+of+social+sciences%2c+kampala+international+university+&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9pci5raXUuYWMudWcvYml0c3RyZWFtLzIwLjUwMC4xMjMwNi8xMzU0LzEvS0pTU18xLnBkZg&ntb=1
Vol.9 (4) Pages: 177 - 185
Orimuo, V.U. Mukoro, A. & Okereka, O.P. (2023) On-The-Job Training And Employee Performance In Nigerian Electricity Distribution Companies., Journal of Public Administration, Finance & Law
https://doi.org/10.47743/jopafl-2023-27-44
Vol. Pages: 582 - 599
Okereka, O.P. & Okolie U.C. (2023) A march to the future: teaching of public administration and public administrators’ perception on public administration education and training in Delta State University, Abraka, Iraqi: Proceedings of the Second International Scientific Conference-Al-Mustafa Al-Amin University and Faculty of Fundamentals of Religion
https://www.iasj.net/iasj/download/e3e9eec21992eb56
Vol. Pages: 355 - 371
Okereka, O.P. & Aliogo, N.W. (2023) Participatory Decision-Making and Organizational Productivity: A Study of the Delta State Public Service, Management Research and Behavior Journal
https://ojs.unimal.ac.id/mrbj/article/download/14421/6234
Vol.3 (2) Pages: 55 - 64
Okereka, O.P., Orhero, A.E. Okolie, U.C. (2023) Dynamics for Sustainable Growth in Local Government and Assessment of Public Administrators in Some Selected Local Government Areas of Delta State, Nigeria, Russian Law Journal
https://www.russianlawjournal.org/index.php/journal/article/download/3488/2202
Vol.11 (6) Pages: 735 - 749
Orhero, A.E. Okereka, O.P. & Okolie, U.C. (2023) Role stressor and work adjustment of university lecturers in Delta State, Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies
https://iannajournalofinterdisciplinarystudies.com/index.php/1/article/download/114/74
Vol.5 (1) Pages: 124 - 135
Okereka, O.P. Orhero, A.E. & Okolie, U.C. (2023) Factors Influencing Organisational Commitment and Adaptive Work Behaviour of the Digital Native Employees in Broadcasting Stations in Delta State, Nigeria, Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies
https://iannajournalofinterdisciplinarystudies.com/index.php/1/article/view/135/81
Vol.5 (1) Pages: 252 - 265
Okolie, U.C. & Okereka, U.C. (2022) A Comprehensive Review Of Work-Family Balance Theories, Indonesian Journal of Strategic Management
https://journal.uniku.ac.id/index.php/ijsm/article/download/6338/3612
Vol.5 (2) Pages: 1 - 8
Okolie, U.C. & Okereka, O.P. (2022) Issues and challenges of public administration education and training in Nigeria, The Indonesian Journal of Social Studies
https://journal.unesa.ac.id/index.php/jpips/article/view/20675/8957
Vol.5 (2) Pages: 21- 39
Okereka, O.P. & Okolie, U.C. (2022) Public Administration Digitalization and Reduction of Corruption in Nigeria ISSN: 19650256(E) 12674982(P), Innovations
www.journal-innovations.com
Vol. Pages: 597 - 612
Okereka, O.P., Okolie, U.C. & Memeh, N.J. (2022) Administrative Accountability and Public Service Delivery in Delta State Ministry of Finance, Asaba, Nigeria , Innovations
www.journal-innovations.com
Vol. Pages: 1085 – 1101
Okereka, O.P.; Okolie U.C.; Ogidigben, A.E. & Aliogo, R.N. (2022) New public management and human resource planning process In Delta state hospital management board, Asaba, Nigeria, Innovations
journal-innovations.com/assets/uploads/doc/2fec7-1001-1013.16294.pdf
Vol. Pages: 1001 - 1013
Okereka, O.P.; Oluka N.L. & Efosa-Temple, C.G. (2020) Leadership Recruitment Process and Dearth of Good Governance in Nigeria: A Perspective of Flag Bearers Selection Among Political Parties, America Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR)
https://www.ajhssr.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ZL2047295303.pdf
Vol.4(7) Pages: 295-303
Okereka, O.P.; Efebeh, V.E.; Orhero, E.A. & Obagbinoko, C.O. (2020) (2020) Transparency and Accountability in the Management of Natural-Resource Revenue in Nigeria: The Panacea for Mitigating Resource Curse. , Test Journal of Engineering and Management
https://testmagzine.biz/index.php/testmagzine/article/view/14228/10916
Vol.Vol. 83. ISSN: 0193-4120 Pages: 30530-30542
Okereka, O.P.; Efebeh, V.E.; Ikenga, F.A. & Oluka, N.L. (2020) (2020) Conflicting Ideologies and Defection of Members in Nigeria’s Multi-party System: Implication for Democracy. , Ilkogretim online-Elementary Education Online
Vol.Vol. 20(5) ISSN: 1305-3515 Pages: 784-799
Okereka, O.P.; Efebeh, V.E. & Oluka, N.L. (2020) (2020) Security Imperatives and Societal Implications for Government: Perspectives in Nigeria. , International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitiation
https://www.psychosocial.com/article/PR281599/37297/
Vol.Vol. 24(8). ISSN: 1475-7192 Pages: 16310-16326
Okereka, O.P. & Oluka N.L. (2020) Understanding Volunteerism and its Implications for National Development: A Perspective from Nigeria, Journal Political Science and Leadership Research ISSN: 2695-2432
file:///C:/Users/users1/Downloads/Understanding%20Volunteerism%20and%20Its%20Implications.pdf
Vol.6(1) Pages: 31-48
Okereka, O.P.; Oluka N.L. & Igbini, M.D. (2020) Colonialism and Amalgamation of Southern and Northern Protectorates: Analysis of Emerging Issues in Nigeria , Journal Political Science and Leadership Research ISSN: 2695-2432
file:///C:/Users/users1/Downloads/Colonialism%20and%20Amalgamation%20of%20Southern.pdf
Vol.6(1) Pages: 49-64
Okereka, O.P. & Enahoro, M. (2020) CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS (CSOS) AND CREDIBLE ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA’S FOURTH REPUBLIC: AN ANALYTICAL PERSPECTIVE, Journal Of Management Science ISSN 1117- 4668
https://saheljournalsonline.org.ng/testuploadc/Sahel_18_1_8.pdf
Vol.18(1) Pages: 90-111
Okereka, O.P. & Ekezue, H.M. (2019) Electronic Attendance Register and Improved Productivity In Delta State Public Service: A Study Of Selected Local Government Areas, Journal Of Management Science ISSN 1117- 4668
saheljournalsonline.org.ng/testuploadc/Sahel_17_4_1.pdf
Vol.17(4) Pages: 1-14
Okereka, O.P. & Okolie U.C. (2019) Election Crises, Money Politics And The Dearth Of Democratic Values In Nigeria: An Appraisal Of 2019 General Election, Journal Of Management Science ISSN 1117- 4668
https://saheljournalsonline.org.ng/testuploadc/Sahel_17_5_2.pdf
Vol.17(5) Pages: 9-24
Okereka, O.P (2018) The Role of Technocrats in Democratic and Economic Development: An Analysis of Key Members of President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan’s Economic Team in Mukoro, A, Kalama, J.T. and Arugu L.O. (eds) Democracy and Leadership in Africa, International Institute for Policy Review and Development Strategies, Nigeria ISBN: 978-016-751-0
internationalpolicybrief.org/library/book-chapter-contributions-interactive-knowledge/democracy-and-leadership-in-africa-nigeria-and-south-africa-in-focus
Vol.Pp. 220-237 Pages:
Okereka, O.P. & Ogbe, E.H (2016) Electoral Malfeasance and the impact on political re-engineering in Nigeria:Understanding the correlates , Conference Book of Reading (Faculty of the Social Sciences, Delta State University Abraka) ISSN: 978-034-468-10
Faculty of Social Science, Delta State University, Abraka
Vol.pp.72-79 Pages: 72 - 79
Okereka, O.P (2016) Research Design and Researchers’ Quest for Problem solving conclusions: Expressing Appropriateness in designs Identification and Application: The Gazelle, A multidisciplinary Journal of the Faculty of General Studies, Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria. ISSN: 2439-5881 Pp: 49-64
Vol.1(1) Pages: 49 - 64
Okereka, O.P & Orhero, A.E. (2016) Foreign Aid as Instrument of Economic and Political Development of Developing Countries:A Study of Mozambique, Central African Republic (CAR) and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): , Nigerian Sociological Review
Vol.7 (2) Pages:
Okereka, O.P (2015) The National Economic Empowerment and Development, Strategy (NEEDS): Its Implication for Human Resources Development and Management in Nigeria, Journal of Resources, Development and Management. ISSN:2422-8397
iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JRDM/article/viewFile/25982/26338
Vol.12 Pages: 32 - 35
Okereka, O.P (2015) The Ecology of Recruitment and Selection of Personnel and the Quest for Efficiency in the Delta State Civil Service, Global Journal of Political Science and Administration
eajournals.org/wp-content/uploads/The-Ecology-of-Recruitment-and-Selection-of-Personnel-and-the-Quest-for-Efficiency-in-the-Delta-State-Civil-Service.pdf
Vol.3(5) 9-20 Pages: 9 - 20
Okereka, O.P (2015) Evolution of Constitutional Government in Nigeria. Its implication on National Cohesion, Global Journal of Political Science and Administration
eajournals.org/wp-content/uploads/Evolution-of-Constitutional-Government-in-Nigeria-Its-Implementation-National-Cohesion.pdf
Vol.3(5)1-8 Pages: 1 - 8
Okereka, O.P (2015) Corruption and Development in Nigeria: A Critical Re-Examination, IISTE International Journal of Research on Humanities and Social Sciences
iiste.org/Journals/index.php/RHSS/article/viewFile/26077/26751
Vol.5(18) Pages: 7 - 11
Okereka, O.P (2015) Understanding the Thrust of the Group Theory and its Applicability to the Contemporary Party Politics in Nigeria , IISTE International Journal of Public Policy and Administration ISSN: 2224-5731
iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/view/22850
Vol.5 (5) 99-105 Pages: 99 - 105
Okereka, O.P (2015) Inter-Departmental Relations and Effective Service Delivery in the Local Government System: Aperspective from Nigeria. , IISTE International Journal of Public Policy and Administration Research ISSN: 2224-5731
iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/view/19193
Vol.5 (1) 1-5 Pages: 1- 5
Okereka, O.P (2015) The Contingency Theory and Government’s Critical Initiatives in Resolving the Development Problems in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. , IISTE International Journal of Public Policy and Administration Research ISSN: 2224-5731
iiste.org/Journals/index.php/PPAR/article/view/25789
Vol.5 (9)106-110 Pages: 106 - 110
Okereka, O.P (2015) Ethnic Militias in the Nigerian Political Economy: A Reflection on the Niger Delta Region , International Journal of Arts and Combined Sciences ISSN: 2315-8034
A research/professional publication of the world economic empowerment journal series
Vol.4 (4)105-109 Pages: 105 - 109
Okereka, O.P (2015) Understanding Leadership style and improved staff Performance in the Nigerian Legislature: A perceptive of the Delta State House of Assembly, International Journal of Management Sciences’ Research Academy of Social Sciences.
ideas.repec.org/a/rss/jnljms/v6i12p6.html
Vol.6 Pages: 604 - 618
Okereka, O.P. & Akoko, G (2014) The Delta State Scholarship Board and the Human Capital Development Policy of the Delta State Government of Nigeria, , Asian Academic Research Journal of Social Science and Humanities. ISSN. 2278-859 x
asianacademicresearch.org
Vol.1(28)54-68 Pages: 54 - 68
Okereka, O.P & Uvo, H.B. (2014) Analysis of Social Economic Implications of Waste Generation and Management in Delta State. , Journal of Social and Management Sciences, Faculty of the Social Sciences, Delta State University, Nigeria ISSN 1597-0396
Faculty of the Social Sciences Office, Delta State University
Vol.9 (2)113-119 Pages: 113 - 119
Okereka, O.P (2013) Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWF): Analysis of the Moral and Legal sides of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), Journal of Social & Management Science ISSN 1597 – 0396
Faculty of the Social Sciences Office, Delta State University, Abraka
Vol.8 (3)103-108 Pages: 103 - 108
Okereka, O.P & Okumagba P.O. (2013) The Politics of the Niger Delta Regional Development Master-Plan:Its workability and the option of political Goodwill. , Global Advanced Research Journal of History, Political Science and International Relations
http://garj.org/garjhpsir/2/2013/2/1/the-politics-of-oil-and-the-niger-delta-regional-development-master-plan-its-workability-and-the-option-of-political-goodwill
Vol.2 (1)1-5 Pages: 20 - 25
Okereka, O.P. & Mukoro, A. (2012) Vital Civic Registration System as a tool for Development Planning in Nigeria:An Examination of the Major Challenges, Journal of Social and Management Sciences ISSN 1597 - 0396
Faculty of the Social Sciences Office, Delta State University, Abraka
Vol.7 (1)69-78 Pages: 69 - 78
Okereka, O.P. & Okumagba P.O. (2012) Oil Wealth and the emergence of ethnic militia in the Nigeria Political economy: Reflection on the Niger Delta Region, Global Advanced Research Journal of History, Political Science and International Relations ISSN: 2315-506X
http://garj.org/garjhpsir/2/2012/1/1/oil-wealth-and-the-emergence-of-ethnic-militia-in-the-nigerian-political-economy-reflections-on-the-niger-delta-region
Vol.1 (1)1-5 Pages: 1 - 5
Okereka, O.P., Mukoro, A, Sanubi, F.A. Itiveh, R.A. (2010) Hypothesis and Hypothesis Testin,g in Statistics and Research Methods in the Social Sciences. , Faculty of Social Sciences ISSN: 978-033038-8
Delta State University, Abraka
Vol.2 (1)11-37 Pages: 11 - 37
Okereka, O.P (2009) “The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Dilemma of Abandoned Projects in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria” , African Journal of Economy and Society ISSN: 177-3890
Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Vol.9 (1&2)221-230 Pages: 221 - 230
Okereka, O.P (2007) “Ensuring Sustainable Development in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: An Appraisal of the Role of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)” , Journal of Nigerian Government and Politics ISSN0331-8907
Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria
Vol.3 pp91-99 Pages: 91 - 99