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Dr. Ukam Ivi Ngwu

Senior Lecturer

Faculty of Communication and Media Studies · Department of Public Relations

Specialization Communication and Media Studies

Office: Oye-Are Road

Phone: 08036166590

Email: ukam.ngwu@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Ukam Ivi Ngwu is an International Scholar, Communicologist, Legal Practitioner, Editor, Public Affairs Analyst and Media Consultant from Biase LGA, Cross River State, Nigeria. He is a is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Public Relations, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Federal University Oye-Ekiti. He was the pioneer Head, Department of Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Calabar. He holds a BSc, MSc, PhD degrees in the field of Mass Communication and other qualifications in Law and Education. He has taught several courses in Communication, Law and Education at several universities and Research Institute in Nigeria. He is widely published in both local and international refereed journals and belongs to several notable professional bodies like: Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Advertising Practitioners Council of Nigeria (APCON), Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), International Association of Contemporary Researchers (IACR), Association of Media and Communication Scholars (AMCRON), Society for Health Communication, etc. His research areas include: Development Journalism, Public Relations, Health Communication, peace advocacy and spiritual communication.

Research Interests

Development Communication | Public Relations | Health Communication | Peace Communication | Spiritual Communication| Media Studies/Law

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. Safeguarding the Fourth Estate: Legal, Organisational, and Professional Roadmaps to Media Safety in Nigeria
    Authors: Abba, M. M., Agbamu , B. O., Alobo, E. E., Amana, D., Nwoga, C. C., Ngwu, U. I., & Nwogbo, V. C.
    Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies , 8(2), 806–823 (2026)
  2. Chapter Eighteen: Introduction to Science Communication
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I., Egbai, P. O. & Ogbu, Kingsley, A.
    Calabar: University of Calabar Press. (2025)
  3. Chapter Two: Ethical Issues in Journalism Practice in Nigeria
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I. & Ogande, A.
    Calabar: University of Calabar Press. (2025)
  4. Selected issues in health communication. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I.
    LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. (2025)
  5. Self-Efficacy and Test Anxiety as Predictors of Achievement in Uni-Dimensional Mathematics Objectives Test: A Study of Secondary School Students in Calabar, Nigeria
    Authors: Ayang, E. E. & Ngwu, U. I.
    Edumalsys Journal of Research in Education Management, 3(2), 195-208. (2025)
  6. Decolonization of Communication Products and Education in Africa: A Revisit to Cultural Imperialism
    Authors: Ukam, J. I. & Ngwu, U. I.
    ALSYSTECH Journal of Education Technology, 3(1), 114-127 (2025)
  7. Addressing Nigeria's Rising Food Insecurity through Agricultural Communication
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I. & Ekwok, L. N.
    International Journal on Transformations of Media, Journalism & Mass Communication, 10(1), 28-30. (2025)
  8. Utilization of Digital Resources for Learning by Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Southern, Nigeria
    Authors: Virginia Emmanuel Ironbar1,*, Lawrence Nkpang Ekwok2, Mokutima E. Ekpo3, Joseph Enyia Ekpang2, Eric Ugor Ogri2, Benard Atrogor Oko4, Ojong Rose Ayiba1, Emmanuel Acha Onigah5, Ukam Ivi Ngwu2, Cecilia Akpana Beshel1, Agnes Ingia
    Journal of Intellectual Disability - Diagnosis and Treatment (2025)
  9. Utilization of Social Media Networks for Teaching Effectiveness in Tertiary Institutions of Cross River State, Nigeria: Implications for Learning and Practice in an Environment
    Authors: Lawrence Nkpang Ekwok, Ekpe Edemekong Lawson, Ibituru Iwowari Pepple, Ukam Ivi Ngwu, Effiom Veronica Nakanda, Lilian Anwulika Okoro, Effiom Bassey Ekeng, Ekwok Mercy Lawrence, Lucy Obil Arop, Abu Patience Eyo, Ofem Odim Otu,Chrisantus K
    Journal of Intellectual Disability-Diagnosis and Treatment, 13, 67-84 (2025)
  10. Using music storytelling communication intervention to promote acceptance of C-sections among families in rural areas
    Authors: Nnanyelugo, C. E., Nnanna, N. M., Ngwu, U. I., Nwokedi, O. P., Okwuowulu, C., Ewulu, I. J., Nwoga, C. C., & Gever, V. C.
    Evaluation and Program Planning, 108, 102521. (2025)
  11. Influence of social media sites on self-efficacy of tertiary institution students in Cross River State
    Authors: Ayang, E. E., Ngwu, U. I. & Ukam, J. I.
    CRUTECH Journal of Communication (CJC) 4 (3), 31-39. (2025)
  12. Evaluation of Media Campaigns and Adherence to Regulations Against Public Smoking in Cross River State, Nigeria.
    Authors: Egbai, P. O. & Ngwu, U. I.
    International Journal of Communication Research, 15(1), 61-70. A publication of Apollonia University of Lasi (2025)
  13. Influence of Cigarette Pack Health Warnings on Awareness and Attitude Towards Smoking in Cross River State
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I.
    Communication Plus: An International Journal of Science Communication, 1(1), 1-8. A publication of Department of Mass Communication, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS). (2025)
  14. Assessing the Watchdog Role of Citizen Journalism through Social Media News Gathering Approach in Nigeria
    Authors: Ogande, A., Ngwu, U. I. & Ubong, B. A.
    Bosede, A. Gwaza, P. & Obor (Eds). A book of proceedings of conference for Youth, Social Media and Community Peacebuilding organised by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Abuja and the Centre for Peace and Strategic Studies, University of Il (2024)
  15. Reputation Management, Lobbying and Budget Padding of the Nigerian 9th National Assembly: A Public Perspective.
    Authors: Ogande, A., Ubong, B. A., Yakubu, & Ngwu, U. I.
    Book of Proceedings of the International Conference on Governance and Development organised by the Institute for Development communication, Nasarawa State University, Keffi. (2024)
  16. Religious Crises in Northern Nigeria: An Indictment of the Nigeria Press
    Authors: Aruku, K. J., Ekwok, L. N., Ngwu, U. I. & Ikangkang, J. U.
    Innovations, 79(6), 1838-1855. (2024)
  17. Implications of Social Media and Youth Mobilisation during the EndSARS Protests in Nigeria for Peace Building.
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I., Ejishie, D. A. & Ukam, C. A.
    Biannual Review of Glorious Vision University, 1(1): 127-137. (2024)
  18. ). Assessing Mass Media Protection of Child’s Rights and Menace of Street Children in Cross River State, Nigeria
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I, Ukam, J. I., Ogande, A. Ukam, C. A., Anderson, A.
    The Journal of Development Communication, 35 (2), 60-72. A publication of the Universiti Selangor (UNISEL). (2024)
  19. Political Development and Conflict in Dr Congo: Implications for Nigeria’s Foreign Policy and Democracy in Africa
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I. & Ukam, C. A.
    Political Development and Conflict in Dr Congo: Implications for Nigeria’s Foreign Policy and Democracy in Africa (2023)
  20. The role of organisational communication in corporate health
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I. & Nyong, S. R.
    CRUTECH Journal of Communication, CJC, 4(3), 48-50. (2023)
  21. Social media and cultural diplomacy in developing nations
    Authors: Inyali, P. O., Ngwu, U. I. & Ogande, A.
    International Journal of Advanced Mass Communication and Journalism, 3(2):14-18 (2022)
  22. Domestic Violence and Development Communication in Rural Communities
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I., Ukam, C. A. & Ogande, A.
    International Journal of Current Research in Education, Culture and Society, 6(2), 114-126 (2022)
  23. Modern Nigeria mass media law & ethics: a guide for media practitioners and students
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I.
    Peru: Lambert Publishing. (2021)
  24. Studies in Public Relations: A Model of Practice
    Authors: Ogande, A. & Ngwu, U. I.
    Abuja: Midas Research and Communication Vom Banex Plaza. (2021)
  25. Influence of Digital Media Literacy on Health Outcome of Youths: A Call for Increased Media Education
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I., Ivi-Ngwu, S. U. and Anim, C. E.
    International Journal of Advance Mass Communication and Journalism, 1, 1-16. (2020)
  26. Visualisation and message testing as tools to guarantee quality control in modern outdoor advertising
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I., Akpede, K. S. & Ogande, A.
    International Journal of Management and Social Sciences (IJOMASS), (1), 38-49. (2020)
  27. Strategic Communication and Management of Malaria Disease in Cross River State, Nigeria
    Authors: Nyiam, D. D. & Ngwu, U. I.
    International Journal on Transformations of Media, Journalism & Mass Communication, 5(2), 97-110 (2020)
  28. Community Relations Strategies and Conflict Management: A look at Shell B.P. Company’s Antecedents in Ogoni-Land, Nigeria Amidst Renewed Call for Oil Production.
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I., Egbai, P. O., Nyiam, D. D., & Emeng, D. E.
    International Journal of Management and Social Sciences (IJOMASS), 1(2), 14-37. A publication of Baze University. (2020)
  29. Aesthetics Communication and Malaria Drugs Advertisement in Calabar Metropolis
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I. & Ogande, A.
    CRUTECH Journal of Communication, 2, 1-13 (2020)
  30. The Economic Influence on Media Practice in Nigeria: A Classical Marxian Perspective
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I., Aruku, J. K., Ejishie, D. A. and Inyali, P. O.
    International Journal of Communication Research, 8(1), 66-72. A publication of Apollonia University of Lasi (2018)
  31. New Flow Challenges in the Present World Information Order: A Critical Analysis
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I.
    Novena Journal of Communication, 5(1), 182-192. (2018)
  32. Traditional Institution and Development Communication in Nigeria
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I.
    Journal of Media, Communication & Linguistics, 5(1), 166-172. A publication of Faculty of Communication Technology, Cross River University of Technology Calabar. (2018)
  33. Evaluating the Impact of Health Education on Health Knowledge: A Study of Secondary School Students in Cross River State, Nigeria
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I. & Ekpiken-Ekanem, R.
    International Journal of Humanities & Social Science: Insights & Transformations, 3(1), 35-44 (2017)
  34. Non-Disclosure of Health Status of Public Officers in Nigeria: A Case Study of President Buhari’s Health Issues
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I.
    International Journal of Transformation in English & Education, 2(3), 12-23 (2017)
  35. Campaign against Open Waste Dump in Nigeria: The Role of Health Communication
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I.
    International Journal on Transformations of Media, Journalism & Mass Communication, 2(1), 1-8 (2017)
  36. Strategic Public Relations and The Polio Eradication Programme in Nigeria
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I. and Inyali, P. O.
    International Journal on Transformations of Media, Journalism & Mass Communication, 2(2), 38-46 (2017)
  37. Campaign against Self-Medication Practices in Rural Nigeria: A Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) Approach
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I.
    CRUTECH Journal Communication (CJC), 1(1), 170-177. (2017)
  38. Corporate Social Responsibility and Reputation Management of Public Hospitals in Nigeria
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I. and Ogande, A. O.
    FOUYE Journal of Communication, 1(1), 122-132. (2017)
  39. Evaluation of Communication Strategies in the National Immunisation Campaign in Cross River State
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I.
    International Journal of Communication, 22, 133-143. A publication of the Department of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State. (2017)
  40. The Practice of Open Defecation in Rural Communities in Nigeria: A Call for Social and Behaviour Change Communication Intervention
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I.
    International Journal of Communication Research, 7(3), 201-206. A publication of Apollonia University of Lasi (2017)
  41. Relegation of African Traditional Religion Leaders in Conflict Management: A Wakeup Call for Development Communication Experts
    Authors: Ngwu, U. I. & Nyong, S. R.
    . International Journal on Transformations of Media, Journalism & Mass Communication, 9(2), 73-77.

Professional Qualification

Awards

Grants

Total Grant: NAIRA 500,000.00

Membership of Professional Bodies

Paper Presentation - Local

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

Course Teaching

Custom Fields

Secretary: African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) Cross River State 2024-Date

Chairman: Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS) Editorial and Review Board 2025-Date

Chairman: Board of Trustees, University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association 2023-Date

Member: Editorial Board of International Journal of Advanced Mass Communication and Journalism 2020-Date

Member: Editorial Board of International Journal of Humanities & Social Science: Insight & Transformations, 2017-Date

Member: Editorial Board of International Journal on Transformations of Media, Journalism & Mass Communication (Online ISSN: 2581-3439) (2017-Date)

Member: Editorial Board of Communication and Linguistics Studies Journal, Science Publishing Group, 1 Rockefeller Plaza, 10th and 11th Floors, New York, NY 10020 U.S.A. 2020-Date

Member: International Advisory Board, Shri Venkateshwara University, Gajraula, India (2020-Date)

Director (Volunteer): Director Strategy and Communication (Volunteer), Child’s Protection Officers Nigeria, Abuja Children Home Karu Abuja, 2020-Date

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