Social Science Students Association, Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Prof. Chika Euphemia Asogwa
Professor
Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
Area of Specialization: Broadcasting and Strategic Communication
Biography
Professor Chika Euphemia Asogwa is a Professor of Mass Communication at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria. Her research focuses on broadcast journalism, social and new media studies, gender and behavioural change communication, health communication, and strategic communication. Over the course of her academic career, she has built a distinguished record in teaching, research, academic leadership, and university administration.
She obtained her B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mass Communication from the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, and a PhD in Communications from the Pontifical Angelicum University, Rome, Italy. She began her academic career at Kogi State University, Anyigba, where she served in several capacities, including Head of the Department of Mass Communication from 2011 to 2016.
Professor Asogwa is a prolific scholar with publications in leading national and international journals. Her work spans media studies, journalism, digital media, health communication, strategic communication, gender studies, and development communication. She has authored and co-authored books, book chapters, and numerous journal articles, and has received several TETFund grants and sponsorships, including research grants, book manuscript sponsorship, research training in Germany, and conference travel grants to Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Spain.
At FUOYE, she serves as the Pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. She previously served as Director of Academic Planning, Acting Dean and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences; pioneer Head of the Department of Mass Communication, Senator of the University, Chairperson of the University Sports Committee, and member of the University's Governing Council. She is also Editor-in-Chief of the FUOYE Journal of Communication, Associate Editor of several scholarly journals, external examiner, National Universities Commission accreditation team member, professorial assessor, and supervisor of numerous postgraduate students, making significant contributions to communication scholarship and higher education in Nigeria.
Research Interests
1. Broadcast Journalism
2. Social /New Media Studies
3. Gender and Behavioural Change Communication Studies
4. Health Communication; and Strategic communication
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PGDE | National Teachers Institute, Kaduna; affiliated to Usman Danfodiyo University, Sokoto | 2012 |
| PhD (Communications) | Pontifical Angelicum University, Rome, Italy | 2010 |
| M.Sc. (Mass Communication) | Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy | 2008 |
| B.Sc. (Mass Communication) | Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy | 2006 |
| Diploma in Italian Language | Siena University of Foreigners, Siena, Italy | 2001 |
| Diploma in German Language | Institut Teutonicus Landstuhl, Germany | 1998 |
Awards
Association of Mass Communication Students, Kogi State University, Anyigba.
Association of Faculty of Social Science Students, Kogi State University, Anyigba.
Association of Mass Communication Students, Kogi State University, Anyigba.
African Council for Communication Education
Grants
TETFund/Conference in Stuttgart, Germany
TETFund/Conference in Spain
TETFund/NIGRANT Research Training in Cologne, Germany
TETFund/Research grant
TETFund
TETFund/Conference in Chicago, USA
TETFund/Conference in United Kingdom
TETFund/Conference in Berlin, Germany
Membership of Professional Bodies
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Paper Presentation - Local
Third faculty of Social Sciences and Communication Studies, FSCS International Conference, Rufus Giwa Polytecnic, Ondo State, Nigeria
ACCE conference at the Department of Mass Communication, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja
20th National Conference organized by African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), held at Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria
2017 Abuja International Conference on Human and Social Sciences held at Federal Education Resource Centre, Abuja
3rd Ebenezer Soola conference on Communication held at University of Ibadan
11th National Conference of African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) Nigeria Chapter held at University of Calabar, Calabar
Human Resources and Development Training Programme organized by Kogi State University Consultancy Services Unit held at Confluence Beach Hotel, Lokoja
16th National Conference of African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) Nigeria Chapter held at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Fourth African Regional Conference on Scientific and Cultural Innovations held at Conference Hall, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Abuja
15th National Conference of African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) Nigeria Chapter held at Federal University of Technology, Minna. Nigeria
Seminar organized by Grace FM RADIO Lokoja on the occasion of their 5th Anniversary
1st International Conference on Democracy and Development in Africa, held at the Department of Political Science, faculty of Social Sciences, Nasarawa State University, Keffi
the14th National Conference of African Council for Communication Education, Nigerian Chapter held at Covenant University, Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Ohio University and Communication for Change (C-Change) Workshop in Abuja, Nigeria
Paper Presentation - International
AFTA Conference held at the University of Stuttgart, Germany
Eight Communication and Media Studies Conference held at Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
IAFOR Conference on Heritage & The City-New York (HCNY2018) organized by International Academy Forum (IAFOR), Hofstra University & Long Island Marriot, New York, USA
8th International Conference on Languages, Social Sciences, Education and Interdisciplinary Studies (ICLSSE 2017), London
Inaugural Communication and Media Studies Conference held at the University Centre Chicago, Chicago, USA
Eight Global Studies Conference held at the Imperial College, London, United Kingdom
European Conference on Media, Communication and Film held at The Thistle Brighton, Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom
Education, Psychology and Humanities International conference held at Double Tree by Hilton Washington DC, USA
African Film and Media conference held at ICD Centre for cultural diplomacy Berlin Germany
7th UAACAI International Bi-Lingual Conference on Research and Development held at The Theatre Teachers’ Hall Complex, Adabraka, (La) Accra, Ghana.
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Influence of Health Programmes on Prostate Cancer Prevention and Management in Hello Doctor and Health Talk
Assessment of NDLEA's Anti-Drug Abuse Behaviour Change Communication Strategies among People Who Inject Drugs in South-West Nigeria
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Use of weblog in Public Relations Practice: Stakeholders’ Awareness, Exposure and Perception of GTB’S Weblog
Public Perception of Gender Portrayal among Print media in North Central Nigeria.
Influence of New media on the media consumption Pattern of Academic Staff in Selected Tertiary Institutions in Edo State
Influence of Television Personalities on Student’s Viewership of Programmes in selected Secondary Schools in Kogi State
Audience Assessment of Electronic Media Enlightenment Campaign Against Political Violence in Kogi State. (2011-2015 Elections)
Nigerian Womanhood and Modelling in Print Media Advertising; A Content Analysis. 2010-2015
The contributions of “Kogi in Focus” (A Radio Kogi Magazine programme) to rural development in Kogi State.
Exposure and awareness of farmers towards Agricultural programming on Kogi State Radio Service Broadcasting
Influence of Broadcast deregulation on Journalists Remuneration and Labour migration in KogiI State (1997-2012).
Adoption of management by Objective (MBO) Approach in the management of Confluence FM, Lokoja, Kogi State.
Local Newspaper Coverage of the 2012 Floods in Kogi State
The Use of Social Media in Agricultural Information Dissemination: A study of Kogi State Agricultural Development Project.
Nigerian Newspaper Coverage of Space Science
The influence of Social Media on Academic Performance of Students of selected tertiary Institutions in Kogi State
The role of Public Relations in Crisis Management: A study of 2008 Nigerian Stock Exchange Crises
Fear Appeal as a Communication Strategy: A study of selected HIV/AIDS Campaigns
Ethical Corporate Social Responsibility and Image management in the Telecommunication industry in Kogi State.
The effect of soap operas regulation on TV Broadcast contents in Nigeria. A study of AIT and NTA programme
Assessment of Readers Perception of Some Selected Nigerian Newspaper Headlines in Lokoja
A comparative study of the role of Radio and Traditional media of communication in Rural Development. A study of selected local Government Areas in Kogi State.
Newspaper Reporting of crime and violent behaviours and their effects on Readers in Lokoja.
Custom Fields
Faculty of Communication & Media Studies, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (2023 till date)
Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (2021 to 2023)
Faculty of Social Sciences, FUOYE (Feb. to July, 2021)
Faculty of Social Sciences, FUOYE (2016 to 2021)
Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2016 till date)
Department of Mass Communication, FUOYE (2016 to 2021)
Strategic Planning Committee FUOYE (2022)
University Sports Committee, FUOYE (2021 to 2024)
Curriculum Committee of Senate (2021 till date)
Steering Committee for the establishment of a College of Medicine, FUOYE (2021)
School of Postgraduate Board, FUOYE (2021 till date)
Department of Mass Communication, Kogi State University, Anyigba (2011 to 2016)
KSU Faculty Management Board (2011 to 2016)
Kogi State University (2011 to 2016)
KSU Research and Ethics Committee(CHS) (2015 to 2016)
Senate Committee Task Force on Keep KSU Clean and Green (2012 to 2016)
KSU Staff Certificate Verification Committee (2014 to 2016)
KSU Journal of Mass Communication, KSU (2011 to 2016)
International Journal of Communication, UNN (2012 till date)
Journal of General Studies, Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Kogi State (2012 to 2014)
Makurdi Journal of Communication Research (2013)
Kogi State University Consultancy Services, Human Resource Development and Training Programmes (2014)
PHD Pan-Atlantic Uiversity (2025)
Dr. Nwankwo UNN (2025)
NUC Accreditation team to accredit Mass Communication Programme at University of Offa, Kwara State (2025)
Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (2025)
Postgraduate School, Wesley University (2025)
Redeemers University, Ede, Osun State (2024)
Postgraduate School, Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (2022)
Federal University Oye-Ekiti (2020 to 2024)
Journal of Contemporary Humanities and Social Sciences (2019)
IAA Journal of Communication (2018 till date)
GOJAS Journal (ESUT) (2018 till date)
Wesley University, Ondo State (2017 to 2022)
Novena Journal of Communication (2017 to 2020)
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State (2015 to 2022)
Landmark University Omo Aran, Kwara State (2023 to 2024)
Tai Solarin University of Education (2024)
Selected Publications
Effectiveness of Crest FM,s ‘THE CONVERSATION’ programme in promoting environmental consciousness and pro-environmental practice in Owo, Ondo State.
Authors: Oluwatomisin Ebenezer Alao, Abiola Toluwalase Ogundele & Chika Euphemia Asogwa
AKSU Journal of Communication Research (AJCR) • 2025
Open publicationAppraisail of Diamond Fm’s “LAWAUJO OBINRIN” programme in enhancing women’s engagement in Economic Activities in Osun State.
Authors: Abiola Toluwalase Ogundele, Chika Euphemia Asogwa & Stella Aririguzoh
AKSU Journal of Communication Research (AJCR) • 2025
Open publicationCorrelation Between Post-Pandemic Climate Change Advocacy on TikTok and Knowledge, Attitude, and Adaptation Practices Among TikTok Users in Nigeria.
Authors: Charity A. Ben-Enukora; Mary P. Soroaye; Agwu A. Ejem; Chika E. Asogwa; Success E. U. Ojih and Daniel T. Ezegwu
Journalism and Media • 2025
Open publicationNigerian Newspapers’ Framing of Child Sexual Abuse and Ibadan Residents' Perception of Pedophiles
Authors: Tolulope Ayobami Ajayi-Ayodele and Euphemia Chika Asogwa
Journal of African Films & Diaspora Studies • 2025
Open publicationWhen Media Campaigns Fail: Explaining the Factors of Civil Disobedience to Covid-19 Protocols in Nigeria
Authors: Oyedele, O.J., Onayinka, T.S., Oluwasola, O., Asogwa, C. E.
Journal of Health Management • 2023
Open publicationNewspaper framing and Audience Discourse on Biaafra Agitation in Nigeria: Implications for peace-Building
Authors: Asogwa, Chika & Onoja Ibe Ben
EBSU Journal of Mass Communication • 2023
Open publicationImpact of Internet-based media on food supply chain among Ukrainian farmers following Russia’s invasion.
Authors: Asogwa, Chika, Oyesomi Kehinde, Olijo Igwebuike, Igboke Ambrose, Onah Ogochukwu & Gever Verlumun Celestine
Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies • 2023
Open publicationInfluence of violent Television Programmes on Children’s aggressive behavior: A study of junior secondary school students in oye-ekiti, Ekiti State. Nigeria
Authors: Ibenyenwa, Ndidi Christiana and Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Communication and Media Studies • 2022
Open publicationNigerian Media Coverage of Medical Progress on the Development of Covid-19 Vaccine.
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutic Journal • 2021
Open publicationPattern of Social Media usage among Women in Enugu State.
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
TSU Journal of Communication and Media Studies • 2020
Open publicationInternet based Communications; A threat or Strength to National Security
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Sage Open Journal • 2020
Open publicationComputer-mediated advertising as a correlate of buying behaviour among youths from South-East Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Sage Open Journal • 2020
Open publicationTelevision and Conflict Reporting: Framing of ethno-religious conflict in Southern Kaduna by Nigerian Television Authority and Channels Television
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia, Somtochukwu Victor Okeke, Gregory Ezeah &Verlumun Celestine Gever
Security Journal • 2020
Open publicationGender disparities influence of social media adverts on buying decision.
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia, Somtochukwu Victor Okeke, Gregory Ezeah &Verlumun Celestine Gever
Communicatio South African Journal for Communication Theory and Research • 2020
Open publicationInfluence of Biafra-related Social Media Contents on the Acceptance of IPOB Agenda in South-East Nigeria
Authors: Onayinka, Toyin Segun, Asogwa, Chika Euphemia, Ajijola, BashiruAmoda and Ige, John Abidemi
International Journal of Communication • 2019
Open publicationKnowledge and utilization of Mobile Health Technology Among Medical Doctorsin Federal Medical Centre, Bida, Niger State, Nigeria
Authors: Gloria Enemali, Susan Olayinka Ogundoyin, Chika Euphemia Asogwa & Eneh Okon Patrick
AKSU Journal of Communication Research • 2019
Open publicationNewspaper Framing of Lassa Fever and the health Behaviour of Residents of Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Journal of Media, Communication & Languages • 2019
Open publicationPublic Perception of the Influence of Digital Media on Cyber Security in Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Universal Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering • 2019
Open publicationThe role of communication in local government governance in Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Journal of Global Research in Education and Social Sciences • 2018
Open publicationStrategic Communication as an Inevitable Tool for HIV/AIDS Campaigns: Evidence from Offa Community, Kwara State, Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia & Esimokha Godwin Azemho
Global Media Journal • 2018
Open publicationFew among Many: The challenges of female Journalists in Enugu State, Nigeria.
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Gender and Behaviour Journal • 2018
Open publicationSocial networking Sites and Social Behaviour of students of tertiary Institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria.
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia,Ojih, Emmanuel Unekwu and Onoja, Ibe Ben
Babcock Journal of Mass communication • 2018
Open publicationGender Differentials in Newspaper Readership Pattern among Residents of Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Global Media Journal • 2018
Open publicationKnowledge and Use of family planning methods among women of reproductive age in Bauchi State, Nigeria exposed to ‘get it together’ media campaign.
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Gender &Behaviour • 2018
Open publicationMedia Public Enlightenment Campaign and awareness of Hepatitis B in Lokoja Metropolis
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia & Oluwakemi Samuel
EBSU Journal of Mass Communication • 2017
Open publicationGender Differentials in Facebook use Among Undergraduates of selected Universities in Enugu State, Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Gender &Behaviour • 2017
Open publicationMedia Use and preference among Diabetes patients in Enugu State, Nigeria.
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Global Media Journal • 2017
Open publicationRethinking Ethnic Identity through the Media for Sustainable National Development in a Multi-ethnic Society.
Authors: Dunu Ifeoma Vivian, Onoja, Ibe Ben and Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa • 2017
Open publicationOwnership Interest and its influence on Programming and Media Professionalism in Select Broadcast Media Stations in Kogi State.
Authors: Asogwa Chika Euphemia and Salawu Stephen
Novena Journal of Communication • 2016
An appraisal of Women’s contribution to the development of Broadcast industry in Kogi State
Authors: Asogwa, Chika E., Onoja Ibe Ben and Ojih Emmanuel U
International Journal of Communication • 2016
Electronic Media Programming for HIV/AIDS Behavioural Change in Lokoja, Kogi State.
Authors: Asogwa Chika Euphemia and Salawu Stephen
EBSU Journal of Mass Communication • 2016
Open publicationThe Representation of Nigerian Indigenous Culture in Nollywood.
Authors: Asogwa, Chika E., Onoja Ibe Ben and Ojih Emmanuel U
Journal of Scientific Research and Reports • 2015
Open publicationUse of social Networking Sites and Academic Performance among Students of selected tertiary Institutions in Kogi State
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia,Ojih, Emmanuel Unekwu and Onoja, Ibe Ben
International Journal of African and Asian Studies • 2015
Open publicationThe place of Local Media in Addressing the Child Labour Phenomenon in Anyigba Community: A study of Radio Kogi; Ochaja
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia and Ogwo, Comfort Ajuma
Global journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences • 2014
Open publicationCorporate Social Responsibility in Higher Institutions: A study of Kogi State University, Anyigba
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia and Onuh, John Yunusa
International Journal of African and Asian Studies • 2014
A study of Crisis communication Management Programmes of Shell Petroleum Development Company in the Niger Delta.
Authors: Gregory H. Ezeah, and Chika Euphemia Asogwa
Journal of Research in Business and Social Sciences • 2013
Open publicationAssessing the Effectiveness of Illustrations in Print Media Advert of Home Appliances
Authors: Gregory H. Ezeah, Asogwa, Chika Euphemia and Kingsley C. Onwukaeme
Journal of New Media and Mass Communication • 2013
Open publicationSocial Media Use among Students of Universities in South-East Nigeria
Authors: Gregory H. Ezeah, Asogwa, Chika Euphemia and Edogor Ignatius
Journal of Humanities and Social Science • 2013
Open publicationComparative Analysis of the Daily Trust and the Punch Newspapers Coverage of Climate Change Issues in Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia, Onoja, Ibe Ben and Ojih Emmanuel Unekwu
KSU Journal of Mass Communication • 2013
Public Relations strategies and the Administartion of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: Ezekiel Asemah and Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Researchers World – Journal of Arts, Science & Commerce • 2012
The mass media reportage of crimes and Terrorists Activities: An overview
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia, John Iyere and Chris Attah
Asian Culture and History • 2012
Open publicationCommunication a Challenge to the Nigerian Church.
Authors: Asogwa, Chika and Amana Damian
Asian Culture and History • 2012
Open publicationWomen Empowerment for a Holistic Development in Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Review of European Studies • 2012
Open publicationPublic perception of Billboard as a Tool for political Advertising in Nigeria.
Authors: Edogor Leo and Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Benin Mediacom Journal • 2012
Relevance of Digital media in Public Relations Practice in selected Nigerian Organizations
Authors: Micheal A. Kombol and Asogwa, Chika
Zaria Journal of Communication • 2012
Towards a new roadmap for urban-rural Information Flow in Developing Countries.
Authors: Ekwueme Anthony and Asogwa, Chika Euphemia
Journal of Communication and Media Research • 2012
Open publicationInvestigative Journalism, Corruption and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: A Critical Overview
Authors: Ezekiel Assemah and Asogwa, Chika
Journal of Research in National Development • 2012
Open publicationThe Nigerian Society and the Mass Media. A critical Appraisal
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia and Ojih Emmanuel Success.
International Bi-Lingual Journal of Anti-Corruption, Law, Humanities, Social Sciences and Development Studies • 2012
Prospects of freedom of Information Act in an emerging democratic system: The Nigerian Experience
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia, Chris Attah and John Iyere
International Journal of Communication and Performing Arts • 2012
Narrowcasting: A proviso for a successful religious media. A case study of “RADIO MARIA PROGRAMING, ITALY
Authors: Antipass, Tarimo, Asogwa, Chika Euphemia and Amana Damian.
KSU Journal of Mass Communication • 2012
Boko Haram Insurgency and the Burden of Investigative Reporting in Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, Chika and Anthony Ekwueme
Kwararafa Journal of Contemporary Research • 2012
News Commercialization, Objective Journalism Practice and the Sustenance of Democracy in Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, Chika Euphemia and Asemah Eziekel
Higher Education of Social Science • 2012
Open publicationAn Assessment of the Freedom of the Press under President Olusegun Obasanjo’s Regime
Authors: Asogwa, Chika, Chris Attah and John Iyere
Journal of Communication and Marketing Research • 2011
