Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Interests
Affiliations
Publications
Training
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE/POSITION HELD
POLITICAL/RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HELD
Human capital Development; Travelling; Reading
Timeline
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AUSTIN ONYEBUCHI UCHEGBU

AUSTIN ONYEBUCHI UCHEGBU

Owerri,Imo

Summary

To contribute to the growth and development of any organization with a good team spirit, and a deep sense of commitment even in a dynamic and challenging environment where diligence, discipline and hard work are required and rewarded. Leveraging transformational leadership with strategic planning, decision-making and management skills; and navigating challenges with resilience and foresight.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pastoral Work

Word Alive & Spirit Church Inc
Owerri, IM
01.1997 - Current

Lead pastor and administrator

Consultant and Loan Recovery Officer

Imo State Micro finance Bank Ltd
Owerri, Imo State
01.2023 - Current

Financial Consultancy, Staff training and Loan recovery

  • Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
  • Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
  • Developed innovative strategies for clients, resulting in increased revenue and business growth.
  • Analyzed data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements within client organizations.
  • Identified areas of improvement for clients'' operations, implementing targeted solutions to increase productivity.
  • Designed tailored training programs for employees at various levels within the organization, boosting overall skillsets.
  • Developed and maintained strong client relationships, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Increased client satisfaction by developing comprehensive consulting strategies tailored to each business's unique challenges and objectives.
  • Improved organizational efficiency, overhauling outdated operational procedures with innovative, tech-driven solutions.

Depot Manager

Korama Clover Ind., Ltd
Benin City, Edo
01.1993 - 01.1997

Sales Representative

Korama Clover Ind.Ltd
Benin, Edo
01.1988 - 01.1992

Sales Representative, Printing & Publishing

01.1986 - 01.1988

Sales Representative, Insurance

01.1983 - 01.1985

Education

PhD - Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution

National Open University of Nigeria
01.2024

MSc - Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution

National Open University of Nigeria
01.2019

BSc (Hons) Second Class (Upper Division) - Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution

National Open University of Nigeria
01.2015

Doctor of Ministries D.Min - Honoris Causa

Gateway Theological Seminary
01.2009

West African Senior Secondary School - WASSCE- Private

01.2009

Doctor of Divinity D.D - Honoris Causa

Adonia Christian Theological Seminary
01.2008

Diploma in Christian Ministries - Dip. Ministries

International Institute of Ministries & Missions
01.1997

Diploma in Modern Salesmanship - ND

National Institute of Salesmanship & Marketing
01.1986

West African School Certificate - WASC

Uboma Secondary School
01.1982

First School Leaving Certificate - FSLC

Community Primary School Umuoma Uboma
01.1977

Skills

  • Data Analysis Programme

  • Computer Appreciation, Word Processing & DTP

  • Certificate of Participation & Presentation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Team leadership & development

Decision-making

Strategic planning

Staff management

Integrity and honesty

Performance tracking

Project management

Issue resolution

Business analysis

Certification

2016

References

Samuel, Opeyemi Iroye, Prof., 08033337207, National Open University of Nigeria, Former Head of Department, Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, Abuja, Nigeria, Faculty of Social Sciences

Interests

Human Capital Development, Peace Advocacy & Conflict Resolution, Reading & Tourism

Affiliations

Fellow; Institute for Crisis Resolution, Peacebuilding and Conciliation Abuja, Nigeria (FICRPC)

Publications

  • Politics of Self-Determination in Nigeria: Causes, Nature and Impacts on Nigeria’s National Unity. NOUN International Journal of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (NIJPCR).
  • Nonviolence in Church Conflict Resolution. Cinoryz Publishers, Owerri Nigeria. (In Print).
  • Ethno-Religious Politics and Voting Patterns in Nigeria’s Elections, 1999-2023 (NIJPCR).
  • The Role of Intelligence Gathering in Counterterrorism in Nigeria (NIJPCR, Vol. 4, No.1, March, 2024).
  • Religion, Region, Ethnicity and Voting Pattern in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: A Perspective. ICRPC Journal of Crisis Resolution and Peacebuilding, Vol.1, No.1, February, 2024.
  • Social Protection and Economic Uncertainties in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Contexts: An Appraisal of Social Protection Interventions in North East of Nigeria in Readings in Peace & Conflict: Essays in honour of Professor Suleiman Elias Bogoro, Society for Peace Studies and Practice (SPSP), 2024.
  • Ethnic Nationalism: The Bane of National Identity in Nigeria, ESCAE Journal of Management and Security Studies (EJMSS), ESCAE University Cotonou, Republic of Benin. Vol. 4(2), 2024.
  • Political Class Identity Versus Citizenship in Nigeria, Yamtara-Wala Journal of Arts, Management and Social Sciences (YaJAMSS) Volume, 5 Issue: 2 December, 2024
  • Mainstreaming Peacebuilding in the Development of Conflict-affected Oil Producing Community of Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Social Science Humanity & Management Research In Volume 04 Issue 01 January 2025, https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2025.v4i01n08
  • Ethnic Nationalism and Ethnic Identity in Nigeria, Cavendish Journal of Social Sciences and Management (CJSSM), 3(1), 2025. Cavendish University of Uganda.
  • Ethnic Nationalism and Regional Insecurity in Nigeria: A Study of Southeast Geopolitical Zone. Canadian Social Science, 21(4), 102-113. Available from http://www.cscanada.net/index.php/css/article/view/13839 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3968/13839.
  • The Imperatives of Peace Education in a Multicultural Society: The Nigerian Perspective.
  • Good Governance and Peace: A Pathway for Security and Development in Nigeria

Training

  • World Harvest Institute of Christian Leadership- Nov. 2018.
  • Purpose Driven Network Nigeria Leadership training- 2011-2013
  • Morris Cerullo Mission To all World Leadership training- 1999.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE/POSITION HELD

  • CHAIRMAN, ROTIBI TRADERS ASSOCIATION- 2007- 2020.
  • CHAIRMAN, ASSOCIATION OF DISTRIBUTORS/REPRESENTATIVES OF BREVERAGES AND PROVISIONS MANUFACTURERS, IMO STATE.- 2007- 2022.
  • MD- Hephzibah Rehoboth Ent, and Global Additions Services Ltd- 1997-2021.

POLITICAL/RELIGIOUS LEADERSHIP POSITIONS HELD

  • National Director of Planning, Research and Strategy, Southern Nigeria Christian Vanguard, Nigeria- 2021 till Date.
  • CHAIRMAN, UNITED FOR PEACE, IMO STATE- 2020 till Date.
  • SECRETARY, CPFN/PFN BLOC, IMO STATE- 2015- 2020.
  • TREASURER, CPFN/PFN SOUTH EAST BLOC OF CAN- 2015-2021
  • TREASURER, SOUTH EAST PENTECOSTAL FELLOWSHIP OF NIGERIA- 2018-2021.
  • DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (CAN), IMO STATE- 2017-2020
  • DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES & SOCIALS, PENTECOSTAL FELLOWSHIP OF NIGERIA (PFN), IMO STATE- 2010-2018.
  • SENATORIAL CANDIDATE Representing IMO NORTH (OKIGWE ZONE), PROVIDENCE PEOPLES’ CONGRESS (PPC) 2019
  • IMO STATE ZONAL LEADERSHIP MEMBER YOWICAN (Youth Wing Christian Association of Nigeria) - 1986.
  • POLITICAL PARTY WARD TREASURER, SDP- 1986-1987.
  • POLITICAL PARTY WARD YOUTH LEADER, NPP- 1983.

Human capital Development; Travelling; Reading

A conference Speaker, Leadership  expert and trainer

Timeline

Consultant and Loan Recovery Officer

Imo State Micro finance Bank Ltd
01.2023 - Current

Pastoral Work

Word Alive & Spirit Church Inc
01.1997 - Current

Depot Manager

Korama Clover Ind., Ltd
01.1993 - 01.1997

Sales Representative

Korama Clover Ind.Ltd
01.1988 - 01.1992

Sales Representative, Printing & Publishing

01.1986 - 01.1988

Sales Representative, Insurance

01.1983 - 01.1985

MSc - Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution

National Open University of Nigeria

BSc (Hons) Second Class (Upper Division) - Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution

National Open University of Nigeria

Doctor of Ministries D.Min - Honoris Causa

Gateway Theological Seminary

West African Senior Secondary School - WASSCE- Private

Doctor of Divinity D.D - Honoris Causa

Adonia Christian Theological Seminary

Diploma in Christian Ministries - Dip. Ministries

International Institute of Ministries & Missions

Diploma in Modern Salesmanship - ND

National Institute of Salesmanship & Marketing

West African School Certificate - WASC

Uboma Secondary School

First School Leaving Certificate - FSLC

Community Primary School Umuoma Uboma

PhD - Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution

National Open University of Nigeria
AUSTIN ONYEBUCHI UCHEGBU