ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The course on Petroleum Economics and Policy Studies provides an opportunity to train future professionals who will manage the rich oil and gas resources of the country. One of the key challenges facing the country is how to manage its huge endowment of petroleum and gas resources and use it for the development of the economy. Petroleum is an international commodity, and the exploration and production processes are usually undertaken in a multicultural environment. Petroleum is also one of the energy sources, and its interrelationships with other energy sources, renewable and non-renewable, are very important in making optimal energy policy decisions. This course will therefore provide an ample opportunity to train future managers of the industry, who will be competitive and able to work in a multicultural environment.
PHILOSOPHY OF THE DEPARTMENT
The B.Sc. programme in Petroleum Economics and Policy Studies is dedicated to the training of highly qualified and competent professionals who are well grounded in the fundamentals of the course in theories and practices which shape and explain the connectivity between petroleum resources and national and international development. The programme ensures that students have understanding in best practices in the petroleum sector (upstream, midstream, and downstream) from economic and policy perspectives. Overall, the course will provide in-depth training to students to enable them to develop a commanding skill-set in petroleum economics and management.
MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
Driving Sustainable Development
Through Energy Economics.
VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT
Empowering a sustainable future
through informed Energy Economics,
innovations, and policy solutions
that balance economics growth, social
equity, and environmental stewarding ship
OBJECTIVES
The aim of the programme is to train and produce qualified graduates who are equipped with relevant skills, knowledge and attitudes required for the management of the ever-changing needs of the oil and gas and allied sectors.
The specific objectives of the programme in Petroleum Economics & Policy Studies are to:
CONTEXT.
CORE OBJECTIVES
cutting-edge economics and policy analysis.
through collaborative efforts.
and socio-political consideration.
PROFILE OF DR. CHIKANELE ASURU
Dr. Chikanele Asuru, is an Associate Professor and Head of Department of Petroleum Economics and Policy Studies, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt. She holds the Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE), specializing in Mathematics and Economics and the Bachelor of Education(B.Ed) degree in Economics from the University of Ibadan. She also holds a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Economics with specialization in Development Economics from the Univ ersity of Port Harcourt and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Development Economics from the University of Uyo, Uyo. Dr Asuru studied for and obtained a Certificate in Basic News Production from Nigerian Television College, Jos.
Her work experience spans through the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), channel 10 Port Harcourt, Rivers State Post Primary Schools Board and currently Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt where she teaches in the Economics Department. She has over 50 academic publications in national and international journals and 5 textbooks to her credit.
Dr. Asuru is actively engaged in national and grassroots women mobilization. She is the founder and National President of National Assoiciation of Female Teachers (NAFET), Founder, EMOLGA women forum, Chairman Board of Trustees, Centre for Human Development and Social Transformation (CHDST). She also leads the Ahai Ogbakiri Women Empowerment Scheme.
| Name | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Dr. VIncent OTuya | 2005 – 2007 |
| Dr. Loveday Okere | 2007 – 2010 |
| Dr. Nwakaego Chukuigwe | 2010 – 2014 |
| Dr. Loveday Okere | 2014 – 2016 |
| Dr. Jude Nwoka | 2014 – 2021 |
| Dr Songo Lawson | 2021 – 2022 |
Offers Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree in Educational Management
Staff Profile
| S/N | Name of Staff | Rank | Qualification | Area of Specialization | Discipline | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chikanele Asuru | Reader | Ph.D | Development Economics | Petroleum Economics | View Profile |
| 2 | Denwi, Joseph Osaro | Lecturer 2 | Ph.D | Monetary Economics | Petroleum Economics | View Profile |
| 3 | Henry Nyebuchi Malchiah | Lecturer 1 | Ph.D | Development and Planning Economics | Petroleum Economics | View Profile |
| 4 | Chimezie Joseph Nwokugha | Assistant Lecturer | M.Sc | Economics Development and Planning | Petroleum Economics | View Profile |
| 5 | Christian Ugondah Nyenke | Lecturer 1 | Ph.D | Development Economics and Planning | Petroleum Economics | View Profile |
| 6 | Favour Chizoba Sunday | Assistant Lecturer | Ph.D | Environmental, Natural Resource and Energy Economics | Petroleum Economics | View Profile |