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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Ibe Ben Onoja
Senior Lecturer
Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
Area of Specialization: Development Communication (New Media & Development Studies)
Biography
Dr. Ibe Ben Onoja is a communication scholar, lecturer, and researcher with extensive experience in research, teaching and administration. He is a member of the academic staff of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, where he teaches and supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students while contributing to research, curriculum development, and academic administration.
Dr. Onoja holds academic qualifications in Mass Communication and has established a distinguished record in teaching, research, and community engagement. His research interests include development communication/journalism, new media and development studies, health communication, media framing, political communication, conflict and peace communication, and communication for behavioural change. His scholarly works have been published in reputable national and international journals, edited books, and conference proceedings, including a book chapter published by Springer.
Over the years, Dr. Onoja has taught a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including African Communication System, Development Communication, News Writing and Reporting, Media Law and Ethics, Political Communication, Newspaper Production, Development Communication Theories and Strategies, and Seminar in Development Communication. He has successfully supervised several postgraduate dissertations and continues to mentor Master's and doctoral students in communication and media studies.
His research has attracted competitive funding, including a Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Research Grant. Beyond academia, he has contributed to national development through professional engagements with organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), the Nigerian Press Council, and national voter education programmes. He has also served as a resource person at academic and professional workshops.
Dr. Onoja is passionate about applying communication research to address contemporary societal challenges in health, governance, media, security, and sustainable development. His current research explores digital public discourse, media framing, audience engagement, artificial intelligence in communication, and strategic communication for social transformation. He actively welcomes opportunities for interdisciplinary research collaboration, consultancy, academic partnerships, and postgraduate supervision.
Research Interests
New Media | Development Communication | Health Communication | Security & Conflict Communication | Political Communication and Rhetoric Performance | Media Framing | Behavioural Change Communication
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communication | Kogi State University, Anygba, Kogi State, Nigeria | 2008 |
| Master of Science Degree in Mass Communication | Benue State Unversity, Makurdi, Benue State Nigeria | 2014 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Mass Communication | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria | 2019 |
Grants
Total Grant: NAIRA 1,070,000.00
Membership of Professional Bodies
Memeber
Memeber
Paper Presentation - Local
12th Annual Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars and Professionals of Nigeria (ACSPN), held in Warri, Delta State on September 2nd to 5th, 2025
25th Annual African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) Conference/AGM held at Baze University, Abuja, November 12th -15th, 2024
18th Annual African Council for Communication Education (ACCE) Conference/AGM held at the Ebitimi Banigo Hall, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, October 25th -28rd, 2016
Paper Presentation - International
ICAfrica 2nd Biennial Regional Conference, 7-9th November, 2018 at School of Information and Communication Studies, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
8th International Conference on Languages, Social Sciences, Education and Interdisciplinary Studies (ICLSSE 2017). December4th to 6th, 2017
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Audience responses to online newspaper coverage of domestic violence in Nigeria: a focus on Osinachi death saga
Analysis of online audience comments on religion related extra-judicial killing of Deborah Samuel
Punch and Vanguard newspaper Report on Ritual Killings from October 2021-March 2022
Visual Communication and Environmental Sanitation: A Study of Federal University, Lokoja Students Responses to ‘Keep FUL Clean’ Signage
Kogi State rural dwellers’ awareness and response to tuberculosis control and prevention campaign on Confluence FM, Lokoja Kogi State
Public perception of the role of social media influencers in the #endsars protest in Nigeria
Course Teaching
Writing for the Mass Media
Newspaper and Magazine production
Development Communication
Media Law and Ethics
News Reporting and Editing
Seminar in Development Communication
Promotional Strategies & Media Production
Development Communication Theories and Strategies
Advertising and Consumer Behaviour
Development Communication
Writing for the Mass Media
Newspaper and Magazine production
Development Communication
Media Law and Ethics
Seminar in Development Communication
Development Communication
Promotional Strategies & Media Production
Development Communication Theories and Strategies
Political Communication and Public Opinion
Writing for the Mass Media
African Communication System
Newspaper and Magazine production
Development Communication
Media Law and Ethics
Advanced Reporting
Seminar in Development Communication
Seminar in Public Health
Advertising & Consumer Behaviour
Selected Publications
Critical discourse analysis of online audiences’ responses to a diabetes foot ulcer prevention campaign: Implications for human capital in agrarian/developing economies.
Authors: Onoja, I. B., Onoja, N. M., Okaiyeto, S. A., Onoja, P. O., Onoja, G. O. and Agara, D. N
International Journal of Agricultural Economics, Management and Development, Vol. 14, issue 1&2. • 2026
Open publicationExposure to and adoption of covid-19 prevention campaign messages among residents of south-east Nigeria and the associated constraint factors.
Authors: Agara, D. N.; Wogu, J. O.; Nwachukwu, C., Onoja, I. B.; Sheidu, A.; Okaiyeto, S. A.; Onoja, P. O.; and Sunday-Nweke, N. A
IMSU Journal of Communication Studies, 9(1). 73–88 • 2025
Open publicationAwareness and adherence to recommended medical-care practices among diabetic farmers in Kogi State: Implications for strengthening healthcare communication policies for farmers in Nigeria
Authors: Onoja, I. B., Onoja, N O., Onakpa, M. S., Onoja, P. O.
International Journal of Agricultural Economics, Management and Development • 2025
Open publicationNigerian military’s narratives and performance on corruption control (1966-1999): Implication for national development
Authors: Onoja, I. B.; Itodo, U. F.; Bebenimibo, P.; and Agara, D.
IMSU Journal of Communication Studies, 9(1). 424 – 436 • 2025
Open publicationSocial media agenda setting in Nigerian Democracy and the digital natives’ perception of #endsars protests
Authors: Okaiyeto, S. A., Nwokolo, P. N., Onoja, I. B. and Agara, D. N
Nasarawa Journal of Multimedia and Communication Studies, Vol. 8, No. 1 • 2025
Open publicationAn analysis of national newspapers’ online coverage of suicide and its associated factors.
Authors: Onoja, I. B.
Nasarawa Journal of Multimedia and Communication Studies, Vol. 8, No. 1 • 2025
Open publicationNigerian online audiences’ responses to the establishment of Ministry of Livestock Development news: Implications for farmers-herders conflicts resolution
Authors: Onoja, I. B., Bebenimibo, P., Olajide, B. R., Agara, D. N, Onoja, N. M., Ojih, S. E. U., Shaibu, G. O., Onakpa, M. S., Ignatius, M. C. & Adejo, P. E.
Journal of African Films and Diaspora Studies (JAFDIS), Vol. 8, No. 4, • 2025
Open publicationNewspaper Framing of Biafra Agitation in Nigeria: Exploring Peace Journalism Option.
Authors: Asogwa, C. E. and Onoja, I. B.
Ebonyi State University Journal of Mass Communication Vol. 10, Issue 1, pp. 29-41 • 2023
Open publicationCultural practices and adoption of national family planning communication campaigns on select ethnic groups in Nigeria
Authors: Ojih, S. E. U., Adeyeye, B., Onoja, I. B.., Adesina, E., Omole, F., and Kayode-Adedeji, T
Healthcare Journal 11,495.1-14 • 2023
Open publicationNigerian newspapers coverage of suicide: Assessment of adherence to WHO suicide reporting guidelines
Authors: Onoja, I. B.; Ojih, S. E. U.; Onoja, P. O.; Onoja, N. M; Bebenimibo, P; and Akor, S. S. E
Indian Journal of Psychiatry 65(5): p 579-585 • 2023
Open publicationCritical discourse analysis of online audiences’ comments: insights from Channels TV’s Facebook audiences’ comments on farmers-herders conflicts news stories in Nigeria
Authors: Onoja, I. B., Bebenimibo, P. and Onoja, N. M
Sage Open. Vol. 12 (3).1-13 • 2022
Open publicationAnalysis of Facebook audiences’ comments on herdsmen attack news in Nigeria and implication for national unity and security
Authors: Onoja, I. B, Bebenimibo, P., and Onoja, N. M
Ebonyi State University Journal of Mass Communication. Vol. 8, Issue 1 • 2021
Open publicationHistorical Evaluation of the Gains and Pains of Social Media Use in Nigerian General Elections (1999-2019)
Authors: Onoja, I. B, Asogwa, C. E. and Itodo, U. F.
FUOYE Journal of Communication. Vol.4 • 2020
Assessing the impacts of information and communication technology (ICT) on security in the contemporary African society
Authors: Onoja, I. B, Itodo, U. F., and Bebenimibo, P
Nasarawa Journal of Multimedia and communication studies • 2020
An Examination of Socio-sexual Interactions on Social Networking Sites among Students of Tertiary Institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors: Ojih, E. U., Asogwa, C. E. and Onoja, I. B.
Mass Media Review • 2018
Social networking Sites and Social Behaviour of students of tertiary Institutions in Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, C. E., Ojih, E. U. and Onoja, I. B
Babcock Journal of Mass communication. Vol.3 No.1. • 2018
Young farmers’ awareness, perception and adoption of edible insects farming/consumption for sustainable food security in Kogi State, Nigeria
Authors: Onoja, I.B., Onoja, M.N., and Agara, D.
FUOYE Journal of Communication • 2017
Influence of social marginalization on female use of social networking sites in Anyigba, Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, Chika E.; Onoja, Ibe Ben and Ojih, Emmanuel U
Makurdi Journal of Communication Research • 2013
Open publicationWebsite use as a public relations tool in Zenith Bank Nigeria
Authors: Ogwo, A. C.; Onoja, I. B.; Itodo, J. D.; Adeyeye, B. K.; and Audu, I. O.
Makurdi Journal of Communication Research (MJCR) • 2013
Open publicationComparative analysis of the Daily Trust and the Punch newspapers coverage of climate change issues in Nigeria
Authors: Asogwa, C. E.; Onoja, I. B. and Ojih, E. U
KSU Journal of Mass Communication • 2013
Open publicationThe Broadcast media as tools for conflict management in Jos, Plateau State.
Authors: Adeyeye, B. K.; Audu, I. O.; Onoja, I. B. and Ojih, E. U
Journal of Communication and Language Arts (JCLA). • 2013
Public relations: Implications for managing the Nigerian economy
Authors: Onoja, I. B. and Adeyeye, B. K
KSU Journal of Mass Communication, Vol. 1 (2) • 2012
Open publicationPhoto Gallery / Picture Evidence
