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Dr. Franca Ginikachi Adieme

Lecturer II

Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education

Area of Specialization: Educational Administration and Planning

Biography

Dr. Franca Ginikachi Adieme is a lecturer and researcher. She is a native of Edenta, Awo-Idemili in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. She is a Christian. Dr. Adieme obtained her Bachelor’s degree in English Language Education from the University of Nigeria Nsukka. She also obtained a Master’s degree and a doctorate in Educational Administration from the University of Port Harcourt, respectively. She is a certified and licensed Nigerian teacher. She was a graduate research assistant in the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt. She is a Facilitator with National Open University of Nigeria. She is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti. She has several years of teaching, research and administrative experience in higher education. Her teaching philosophy is grounded in a learner-centred approach that promotes students’ active participation, collaboration and reflective thinking. She strives to create inclusive and supportive learning environments where students feel loved, valued, respected and motivated to reach their full potential. She has authored and co-authored numerous scholarly articles published in reputable national and international peer-reviewed journals, and has presented papers at academic conferences within and outside Nigeria. She is an active member of several professional associations, including the Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP), Association of Educational Management & Policy Practitioners (AEMAPP) and other relevant academic and professional bodies. She also serves as a reviewer for reputable academic journals and participates in collaborative research projects focused on improving educational systems and institutional effectiveness. She has supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and continues to mentor young scholars in educational leadership, research methodology and academic writing.

Research Interests

My research interests encompass Educational Administration, School Leadership, Human Resource Management in Education, Contemporary Issues in Education, Educational Reforms and Policy Implementation, Artificial Intelligence in Education, Smart Education, Educational Innovation, Teacher Professional Development, Educational Technology Integration and Sustainable Development in Education.

Qualifications

DegreeInstitutionYear
Ph. D.University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.2017
M.EdUniversity of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.2012
BA/Ed (English)University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State.2003
SSCECommunity Secondary School, Awo-Idemili, Orsu L.G.A., Imo State.1995
FSLCPioneer Primary School, Edenta, Awo-Idemili, Orsu L.G.A., Imo State.1989

Professional Qualification

TRCN Certificate · 2017

Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria

ESOL Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) · 2011

University of Cambridge

Awards

Academic Merit Award · 2026

Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP)

Membership of Professional Bodies

Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP) · 2015 to date

Member

Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM) · 2015 to Date

Member

Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) · 2017 to date

Member

Association of Educational Management & Policy Practitioners (AEMAPP) · 2025 to date

Member

Paper Presentation - Local

Institutional leadership and human-AI collaborative smart classrooms: From policy to practice in public universities in Ekiti State, Nigeria. · 2026

3rd International Conference Organised by Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

Digital leadership competencies and sustainable secondary schools’ administration in Anambra State, Nigeria. · 2026

12th Bieannual Conference of Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Artificial intelligence-driven security technologies as predictors of effective security risk management in federal universities in South-East Nigeria. · 2026

Association of Educational Management & Policy Practitioners (AEMAPP)

Institutional ethical leadership practices for enhancing value-based education in Federal Universities in South-East, Nigeria. · 2025

Association of Educational Management & Policy Practitioners (AEMAPP)

Assessment of soft skills needed among students for the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI): A study of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. · 2025

2nd International Conference Organised by Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

Implementation of teacher professionalisation policy for sustainable education reform in junior secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria. · 2024

20th Annual Hybrid International Conference of Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Integrating technopreneurial skills for graduate employability in federal universities in South-East, Nigeria: An imperative for economic recovery. · 2024

7th Annual Conference of Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt,

Management of school safety policy implementation for sustainable security in secondary schools in Rivers State. · 2022

41st Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP), at the national Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), Abuja

Management of hidden costs of technology in post COVID-19 twenty-first century for teacher engagement in senior secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria. · 2021

35th Annual Congress of the Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE),

Application of digital surveillance as a managerial tool for quality assurance in secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria. · 2019

34th Annual Congress of the Nigerian Academy of Education,

Education law and administration of teacher utilisation in secondary schools in Imo State, Nigeria. · 2018

Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP)

Unlocking lean management practices: A new approach to financing university education for sustainable development in Rivers State. · 2017

Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP)

Dichotomisation of educational policies and programmes implementation in Rivers State public primary schools. · 2015

34th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Association for Educational Administration and Planning (NAEAP), at the University of Benin, Edo State.

Re-profiling teachers’ identity in the 21st century: Implication for educational management in Nigeria. · 2015

International Conference and Workshop on Emerging Issues and Educational Developments in Nigeria in the 21st Century from 16th-19th June, 2015, at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.

A centenary assessment of the learning environment of Nigerian universities: Spotlight on University of Port Harcourt. · 2014

100 Years of Education in Nigeria Organized by Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt

Managing secondary school teachers for effective service delivery in Abia State. · 2014

International Conference on Education and Sustainable Development in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria at the Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

Assessment of teachers’ in-service training policies on secondary school development in Imo State · 2014

14th Annual National Conference Announcement of the Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State,

Parental involvement in behavioural monitoring of undergraduates: A panacea for curbing cultism in Rivers State Universities. · 2014

2nd International Conference Organised by Centre for Higher Education, University of Port Harcourt

Institutional ethical leadership practices for enhancing value-based education in Federal Universities in South-East, Nigeria. · 2026

Faculty of Social Science Auditorium, Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Benue State.

Paper Presentation - International

Adopting learning management system (LMS) for teaching in Nigerian Federal universities. · 2017

ICEL 12th International Conference on e-Learning, the University of Central Florida Orlando, USA.

Impact of emerging technologies on students’ attitudes to learning in higher education: A case study of the federal university Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. · 2025

Conference Proceedings of North American University’s 5th Annual International Conference (AIC) on The Role of Emerging Technologies in Higher Education, held from 8-10 May. http://www.na.edu/internationalconference/

Undergraduate Project Supervision

OLUWAFEMI, TIMILEHIN BANKE · 2026

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND TEACHERS’ CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EKITI STATE

OWOLABI, BLESSING ABIODUN · 2026

MANAGING TEACHERS’ WORKLOADS FOR ENHANCED JOB PRODUCTIVITY IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EKITI STATE

ZULKARINAENI, NADIRAT TITILAYO · 2026

SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND TEACHER JOB PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EKITI STATE

ODENIYI, PELUMI JOHNSON · 2026

AVAILABILITY AND UTILISATION OF DIGITAL DEVICES IN THE TEACHING OF BUSINESS STUDIES IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EKITI STATE

OLATUNBOSUN, TAIWO JOHN · 2026

ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS NEEDED FOR SELF-RELIANCE AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI

OYENIYI, FERANMI ABIMBOLA · 2026

TEACHERS' CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMES FOR ENHANCING TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

OYEDELE, DANIEL AYOMIDE · 2026

INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS’ MOTIVATION ON STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, EKITI STATE

BELUDAN, OLUWANIFEMI ADURAGBEMI · 2026

TIME MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR ENHANCING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG BUSINESS EDUCATION UNDERGRADUATE IN FEDRAL UNIVERSITY OYE EKITI

BALOGUN, ABIBAT MOTUNRAYO · 2026

IMPACT OF AI-POWERED LEARNING TOOLS ON STUDENTS’ LEARNING OUTCOMES IN SECONDARY SCHOOL IN OYE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EKITI STATE

WILLIAMS, OLUWATOBI BLESSING · 2026

MANAGING ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORMS FOR ENHANCING STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI

AKINYEMI, REBECCA ADERINSOLA · 2026

IMPACT OF E-LEARNING ON UNDERGRADUATES' ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OYE-EKITI, EKITI STATE

OLUWAFEMI, JOSHUA OLUWABAMISE · 2026

ECONOMICS TEACHERS’ INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN OYE-EKITI, EKITI STATE

Course Teaching

EDM 205 · 2025/2026 First Semester

Leadership and Interpersonal Relationships in Organisation

BEM 101 · 2025/2026 First Semester

Introduction to Educational Administration and Organisations

EDM 204 · 2025/2026 Second Semester

Introduction to Educational Planning & Policy

EDM 210 · 2025/2026 Second Semester

Group Dynamics

EDM 402 · 2025/2026 Second Semester

Educational Costs and Financial Matters

Professional Skill

Teaching Skill

I am a skilled teacher with multiple teaching strategies that meet the needs of different learners.

Administrative Skill

I have the ability to effectively plan, organise, coordinate, and manage available material and human resources to achieve organisational goals.

Research Skill

I have the ability to surf the Internet for Open Education Resources (OERs) that enable me to prepare lecture materials and keep abreast of new trends and pedagogies.

Academic Writing Skill

I have the ability to write academic Papers that are published in high-impact journals.

Computer Skill

I am proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Virtual Learning and Collaboration Skill

Proficient in the use of Google Classroom, Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams for online teaching, learning, and professional collaboration.

Time Management Skill

I have the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple academic, research, and administrative responsibilities efficiently.

Selected Publications

Diversity, digital finance, and organizational resilience: Lessons from Nigeria’s changing labour economy.

Authors: Nzomiwu, A. C., Adieme, F. G., Okoroafor, I. B., & Ogbu, P.

IOASD Journal of Business and Management Studies, 3(3), 113-118. • 2026

Open publication

Ajewole, I. P. & Adieme, F. G.

Authors: Management of girl-child education for eradicating the prevalence of paedophilia among pupils in primary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Gender and Behaviour, 24(1), 24985-24995. https://doi.org/10.4314/gab.v24i1.18 • 2026

Open publication

Institutional ethical leadership practices for enhancing value-based education in Federal Universities in South-East, Nigeria.

Authors: Adieme, F. G.

Scientific Journal of Educational Research and Law (SJERAL), 7(2), 367-375. • 2025

Open publication

Restructuring Nigerian secondary education curriculum through digitalisation for sustainable development in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Authors: Ukala, C. C. & Adieme, F. G.

International Journal of Economics, Environmental Development and Society (IJEEDS), 6(1), 26-37. • 2025

Open publication

Management of teachers’ digital competences for implementation of technology-driven classrooms in secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Authors: Ukala, C. C. & Adieme, F. G.

International Journal of Institutional Leadership, Policy and Management, 7(1), 49-60. • 2025

Open publication

Effect of group cognitive behavioural therapy (GCBT) on social anxiety disorder (SAD) among visually impaired students in rural communities in South-East, Nigeria.

Authors: Amaeze, E. F., Nwogu, G. A., Oyeoku, E. K., Adieme, F. G., Adaramoye, T. O., Afolabi, O. A., Utoware, J. D. A., Balogun, B. N., Ilesanmi, O. O. & Eke, U. N.

International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope (IRJMS), 6(2), 1378-1387. • 2025

Open publication

Impact of indiscipline on students’ academic performance and school management strategies in Nigerian public secondary schools.

Authors: Nwogu, G. A., Ajewole, I. P., Balogun, B. N., Utoware, J. D. A., Ilesanmi, O. O., Adieme, F. G., Afolabi, O. A., Fadiya, A. A., Adeyemo, D. A., Efuntade, A. O., Adelakun, I. S. & Togunloju, T.

Ianna Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 7(2), 123-135. • 2025

Open publication

Implementation of inclusive education policy for the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal 4 in junior secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria

Authors: Ukala. C. C. & Adieme, F. G.

British Journal of Education, 12(5), 39-57. • 2024

Open publication

Transformative classroom management (TCM) strategies for engaging the head, the heart and the hands secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria

Authors: Ukala, C. C. & Adieme, F. G.

International Journal of Education & Social Science Research, 7(6),167-182. • 2024

Open publication

Managing digitalisation of secondary education for sustainable development in Imo State, Nigeria

Authors: Mba, C. O. & Adieme, F. G.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), 8(10), 2748-2756. • 2024

Open publication

Managing entrepreneurial education for developing entrepreneurial human capital in public universities in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Authors: Ukala, C. C. & Adieme, F. G.

International Journal of Economics, Environmental Development and Society (IJEEDS), 5(4), 499-510. • 2024

Open publication

Integrating technopreneurial skills for graduate employability in federal universities in South-East, Nigeria: An imperative for economic recovery.

Authors: Ukala, C. C. & Adieme, F. G.

African Journal of Educational Research and Development (AJERD), 15(1), 233-248. • 2024

Open publication

Security management practices for enhancing safe school environments in federal universities in South-South, Nigeria.

Authors: Adieme, F. G. & Oliobi, G. I.

African Journal of Educational Management, 25(1), 109-128. • 2024

Open publication

Implementation of teacher professionalisation policy for sustainable education reform in junior secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Authors: Adieme, F. G. & Ukala, C. C.

International Journal of Educational Research, 20(1), 249-262. • 2024

Open publication

Managing teachers for transformative learning in secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria: An imperative for sustainable national transformation.

Authors: Adieme, F. G. & Ukala, C. C.

International Journal of Education & Social Science Research, 7(6), 183-197. • 2024

Open publication

Assessment of lecturers’ competencies in the use of technology-enhanced Learning (TEL) for student academic engagement in public universities in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Authors: Obasi, K. K. & Adieme, F. G.

Best Journal of Innovation in Science, Research and Development, 2(1), 1-13. • 2023

Open publication

Regenerating teachers’ capacity building for entrepreneurship education in secondary schools in Rivers State: An imperative for sustainable development

Authors: Nzokurum, J. C. & Adieme, F. G.

EPRA International Journal of Environmental Economics, Commerce and Educational Management, 10(3), 1-8. • 2023

Open publication

Management of school safety policy implementation for sustainable security in secondary schools in Rivers State

Authors: Ukala, C. C. & Adieme, F. G.

Journal of Educational Administration and Planning (NJEAP), 22(2), 121-145. • 2022

Open publication

Application of learning management system (LMS) as quality assurance tool for enhancing virtual learning in public universities in Rivers State, Nigeria

Authors: Jack, I. F. & Adieme, F. G.

International Journal of Advanced educational Research, 4(2), 82-95. • 2022

Open publication

Application of digital surveillance as a managerial tool for quality assurance in secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Authors: Nwideeduh, S. B. & Adieme, F. G.

The International Journal of Business and Management, 9(3), 9-15. • 2021

Open publication

Performance appraisal and teachers’ job satisfaction in secondary schools in Anambra State, Nigeria

Authors: Adieme, F. G. & Oliobi, G. I.

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 8(12), 128-132. • 2021

Open publication

Work-life balance and teachers’ engagement in private secondary schools in Port Harcourt Metropolis, Rivers State, Nigeria

Authors: Obasi, K. K. & Adieme, F. G.

Sagoge – Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 1(7), 86-106. • 2021

Open publication

The triple helix of university-industry-government collaboration for sustainable national development in state universities in South-South, Nigeria

Authors: Nwogu, U. J. & Adieme, F. G.

European Journal of Research and reflection in Educational Sciences 6(2), 48-53. • 2018

Open publication

Principals’ job performance enhancement for economic recovery in secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria

Authors: Nwogu, U. J. & Adieme, F. G.

Asian Journal of Management Sciences & Education, 7(4), 7-17. • 2018

Open publication

Education law and management of teachers’ professional ethics in secondary schools in Abia State, Nigeria

Authors: Ohia, A. N. & Adieme, F. G.

International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, 5(7), 89-94. • 2018

Open publication

Teachers’ needs for sustainable functional secondary education in Imo State, Nigeria

Authors: Ukaigwe, P. C. & Adieme, F. G.

European Journal of Research and Reflection in Educational Sciences, 6(4), 31-42. • 2018

Open publication

Adopting learning management system (LMS) for teaching in Nigerian Federal universities

Authors: Onyeagbako, S. O., Adieme, F. G. & Nwokolo, E. P.

ICEL Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on e-Learning, the University of Central Florida Orlando, USA. ISBN: 978-1-5108-4518-3. • 2017

Open publication

Innovative techniques for managing corporate corrupt practices in universities in South-East, Nigeria

Authors: Nwogu, U. J. & Adieme, F. G.

International Journal of Academic Research and Reflection, 5(2), 71- 80. • 2017

Open publication

Primary school completion rates in Rivers State, Nigeria (2008 - 2014): Implications for Millennium Development Goals

Authors: Adieme, F. G. & Abraham, N. M.

American Journal of Educational Research, 4(7), 539 – 550. • 2016

Open publication

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