Idowu - Obukhowo Eluwa
Umuahia,Nigeria
Summary
Passionate Associate Professor with 3 years of experience administering education and classroom procedures both autonomously and in collaboration with department faculty and leaders. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers. Assists department faculty in delivery of lectures and general classroom administration. Guiding young minds in growth for excellence in chosen field. Inspiring Professor brings advanced teaching skills and department leadership experience. Goal-oriented to advance department, improve teaching and modernize courses. Extensive background in research and university fundraising. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor – Educational Measurement and Evaluation
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Deputy Dean – Student Affairs
Michael Okpara Unversity of Agriculture
01.2024
NUC accreditation Team Lead for Programmes in the Department of Science Education
01.2018
Examination officer
UNICAL Demonstration Secondary School
01.2011
Deputy Dean - Student Affairs
Micheal Okpara University Of Agriculture
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced team efficiency by streamlining communication processes and implementing new procedures.
- Managed high-profile cases, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining client satisfaction.
- Increased productivity by developing comprehensive project timelines and monitoring progress closely.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to develop effective strategies for case management and resource allocation.
- Implemented innovative community outreach programs, improving public perception of law enforcement efforts.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders, promoting open communication and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and local organizations.
- Assisted in budget planning and management, allocating resources strategically for optimal department performance.
- Mentored new recruits during their probationary period, offering guidance on policy adherence, tactical skills, and professionalism within the force.
- Enhanced department performance by implementing innovative teaching strategies and curriculum development methods.
- Developed strong relationships with alumni networks to create ongoing opportunities for collaboration and career placement assistance for graduates.
Acting Head of Department- Science Education
MOUAU
01.2017 - 01.2021
Co-coordinator- Teaching Practice Programme
College of Education, MOUAU
01.2014 - 01.2017
Academic Adviser of Computer Science Education Students 300 and 400 levels
01.2012 - 01.2017
Superintending Teacher Over the SS III Students
UNICAL Demonstration Secondary School
01.2010 - 01.2011
Principal’s Representative to the Teaching Staff Union
UNICAL Demonstration Secondary School
01.2008 - 01.2010
Education
Ph.D. - Educatonal Management And Evaluation
University of Calabar
Cross River State, Nigeria03.2012
Master of Arts - Measurement And Evalaution
University of Calabar
Cross River State, Nigeria09.2004
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
University of Calabar
Calabar, Cross River State10.1998
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Research expertise
- Instructional technology
- Educational leadership
- Academic advising
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Academic advisement
- Curriculum Design
- Research and analysis
- Assessment Strategies
- Grading and Reporting
- Academic Advisory
Special Interest
Qualitative research writing and reporting in sustainable education curriculum for economic growth, teaching-learning approach that is innovative, learner/ diversity centered, creativity and innovations in leadership for sustainability, advocacy for women inclusivity in leadership initiatives, proactive and people-centered governance in an environment that values collaboration, integrity and diversity.
Short Biography
Dr. (Mrs.) Eluwa, Idowu Obukohwo by marriage is a native of Umu-Uba Village, Umu-Okpara, Umuahia, South Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Born in Okiti-pupa, Ondo State in the Western part of Nigeria she did her primary and part of her post-primary school education at Army Children School, Ojo, and Archbishop Aggey Memorial Secondary School, Mushin, Lagos State respectively. She completed her post-primary school education at Edgerley Memorial Girls Secondary School, Calabar, Cross River State after which she proceeded to the University of Calabar, Cross River State. From the University of Calabar, she obtained Bachelor Degree in Mathematics Education, Masters and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees in Educational Measurement and Evaluation respectively.
Her teaching career started with the University of Calabar Demonstration Secondary School, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria where she taught Mathematics and Further Mathematics for about 10 years before joining the main University system. Currently, she is an Associate Professor of Measurement and Evaluation discharging her duties in the Department of Science Education, College of Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.
She has served as the Head of Department of Mathematics at the University of Calabar Demonstration School and the Acting Head of the Department for the Department of Science Education – MOUAU for a duration of two tenures (January, 2017- April, 2021). Currently, she is serving in different departmental, College and University Senate committees till date. Before, 16th April, 2012, Dr. (Mrs.) Eluwa worked at UNICAL Demonstration Secondary School, Calabar, De-wis Schools, Calabar, Cross River State and Federal Government College, Bauchi. Bauchi State. She has been with Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike from 2012 till date diligently discharging her teaching responsibilities.
As a professional in her field, she is a member of Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators of Nigeria (ASSEREN), Organization for Women in Science for Developing the World (OWSD), International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS), Japan, Science Teachers Association (STAN), National Teachers Registration Council (NTRC), Nigerian Society for Educational Psychologists (NISEP), World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) Nigeria Chapter, Mathematics Association of Nigeria (MAN) and some others.
She undertakes academic research in sustainable teaching-learning strategies, innovations and creativity in the teaching-learning process, and revamping education for sustainability with a view to enhancing quality instructional delivery for progressive economic growth. She has more than 40 academic publications to her credit. Outside her regular academic and research duties, she equally engages in early career choice coaching, leadership mentoring of women with the view to enshrine progressive ideas that prepares them take up leadership roles once such opportunities present themselves. Thus, she does advocacies and sensitization awareness campaigns to mobilize women to participate in governance and benefit from available government support initiatives.
Dr. Eluwa is a critical thinker with innovative ideas, proactive and pragmatic in decision making. She is very analytical, practical and smart at proffering quick but effective solutions to identified problems. She is good at gathering relevant data on identified problems, analysis and smart dissemination of output of information analyzed for informed decision making. In any assigned responsibilities, she is excellent driven. She does a lot of writing and editorial of written materials; as such, she has the requisite computer skills.
Finally, her core values are timeliness, discipline and hard work. I believe that keeping to time ensures efficiency and effectiveness in an organization while discipline ensures that individuals in a group work as a single unit with their team members to achieve organisational goals and objectives. In the same vein, hard work promotes self-discipline which ultimately leads to self-improvement, efficiency and increased productivity.
Executive Summary
- Deputy Dean – Student Affairs, Michael Okpara Unversity of Agriculture, 2024
- Acting Head of Department- Science Education, MOUAU, 2017 - 2021
- NUC accreditation Team Lead for Programmes in the Department of Science Education, 2018
- Co-coordinator- Teaching Practice Programme, College of Education, MOUAU, 2014 – 2017
- Academic Adviser of Computer Science Education Students 300 and 400 levels, 2012 – 2017
- Superintending Teacher Over the SS III Students, UNICAL Demonstration Secondary School, 2010 – 2011
- Examination officer, UNICAL Demonstration Secondary School, 2011
- Principal’s Representative to the Teaching Staff Union of UNICAL Demonstration Secondary School, Calabar, 2008 – 2010
Membership Positions
- Academic Quality Assurance and Monitoring Committee, October, 2021
- University Senate, Michael Okpara University Agriculture, Umudike, 2017 - 2021
Membership Of Committees
- LOC Committee on 2nd Annual National Conference of College of Education, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, 2023
- Committee on Train-the-Trainers Workshop on Analysis and Simulation Tools for Postgraduate Research, 2021
- Committee of COED College Resource Verification Committee, 2021
- Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 23rd Annual Conference of Association of Educational Researchers and Evaluators of Nigeria (ASSEREN), 2021
- College Resource Verification/Accreditation Committee Team, College of Education (COED), 2021
Services Outside University
- Dr. Alex Otti Expanded Campaign Counsel, 2022 till date
- ICT/Information support for Labour Party Chapter, Azueke, Ndume, Umuahia North, Abia State, 2022 till date
- Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) re-training of Teachers in the Federal Teachers’ Scheme, May, 2021
- 2017/2018 Abia State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) re-training of Basic Education Teachers in Abia State School System, 2017/2018
- Volunteer Mentor on HIV/AIDS Programme through VISION TRACK consulting services, Abia State, 2015
- Volunteer mentor Youth Enterprise with Innovation in Nigeria (YOU-WIN), 2014
- Streams of Joy Academy, Umuahia Streams of Joy International, 2013 till date
- Streams of Joy Training and Development Unit, Umuahia, Abia State, 2021 till date
- Umu-Uba Women Association, Umu-Uba Village, Umuokpara, Abia State, 2013 till date
Degrees
Ph. D & M. Ed. in Measurement and Evaluation/ B.Sc.(Ed.) Mathematics
Office Address
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia
Current Job
Associate Professor – Educational Measurement and Evaluation, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia, Nigeria
References
- Professor Maduebibisi Ofor Iwe, Vice Chancellor, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, +2348035487198, Vincent.Asor@mouau.edu.ng
- Professor U. N. Akanwa, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, +2348035857935, sisngoakanwa@yahoo.com
- Pastor Jerry Uchechukwu Eze, Lead Pastor, Streams of Joy International, KM4 Ikot-Ekpene Road, Umuahia Abia State, +2348037425101, pastorjerryeze@gmail.com
Reading, Listening to music, House keeping and Learning
I love to spend quality time reading, listening to music, keeping my house clean and learning new things.
Timeline
Deputy Dean - Student Affairs
Micheal Okpara University Of Agriculture
02.2024 - Current
Deputy Dean – Student Affairs
Michael Okpara Unversity of Agriculture
01.2024
NUC accreditation Team Lead for Programmes in the Department of Science Education
01.2018
Acting Head of Department- Science Education
MOUAU
01.2017 - 01.2021
Co-coordinator- Teaching Practice Programme
College of Education, MOUAU
01.2014 - 01.2017
Academic Adviser of Computer Science Education Students 300 and 400 levels
01.2012 - 01.2017
Examination officer
UNICAL Demonstration Secondary School
01.2011
Superintending Teacher Over the SS III Students
UNICAL Demonstration Secondary School
01.2010 - 01.2011
Principal’s Representative to the Teaching Staff Union
UNICAL Demonstration Secondary School
01.2008 - 01.2010
Associate Professor – Educational Measurement and Evaluation
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Ph.D. - Educatonal Management And Evaluation
University of Calabar
Master of Arts - Measurement And Evalaution
University of Calabar
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education
University of Calabar
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