Prof. Francis Okechukwu Chikeleze, PhD
Professor of Public Administration (Human Resource Management)
Public Administrator | Risk Manager | Development Specialist
Enugu, Nigeria
Prof. Francis Okechukwu Chikeleze PhD
Senior Executive Faculty
Professional Summary
A highly accomplished scholar, administrator, and risk management expert with over three decades of distinguished experience across academia, government, and the private sector. Renowned for leadership in governance reform, human capital development, institutional strengthening, and public policy implementation. Demonstrates exceptional capacity in teaching, research, curriculum development, and organizational risk management. Known for spearheading quality assurance initiatives, coordinating academic programmes, and contributing significantly to national academic standards and university governance.
Academic Qualifications
- PhD, Public Administration – University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- MSc & MPA, Public Administration – UNN & ESUT
- PhD, MSc, PGD, Risk Management & Insurance – ESUT
- BSc (Hons), Political Science/Sociology – UNN
Core Competencies
- Public Administration & Governance
- Human Resource Management
- Risk Management & Insurance
- Research & Policy Analysis
- Curriculum Development
- Academic Leadership & Supervision
- Team Building & Capacity Development
- Organizational Ethics & Quality Assurance
Contact Information's
Professional Experience
Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT)
- Professor of Public Administration
- Head of Department (Public Administration): 2007–2010; 2020–2022
- Head of Department (Insurance & Risk Management): 2014–2017
- Chairman & Member of Key University Committees (Work Ethics, Examination Malpractice, Accreditation, Intellectual Property, Curriculum, Disciplinary Panels, Law Review)
- Postgraduate Coordinator (Department & Faculty Levels)
- Chairman, multiple Faculty Committees (Books, Inventories, Workshops)
Other Academic Engagements
- Lecturer & course facilitator at ESUT Business School, UNN Business School, and Learn to Live Business School (UK).
- Sabbatical: Nnamdi Azikiwe University (2010/2011).
- Extensive teaching across Public Administration, Governance, Risk Management, Finance, and Organizational Studies.
Private Sector Experience
Held managerial and administrative positions in EDNEL Nigeria, FEGNO Group, IAS Courier, and other organizations prior to transitioning fully to academia.
Professional Achievements & Leadership
- Successfully attracted funds and resources to ESUT, establishing and enhancing departmental libraries, seminar halls, ICT facilities, and academic infrastructure.
- Supervised numerous PhD, MSc, and BSc theses across Public Administration.
- External examiner for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across leading Nigerian universities.
- Editorial board member and reviewer for reputable academic journals including SAGE Open.
- Editor-in-Chief, Learn to Live Business School UK International Journal of Multi-Discipline (2022–2025).
Publications
Author and co-author of multiple textbooks, book chapters, and over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles spanning governance, development administration, public policy, risk management, and organizational studies.
Conference Contributions
Presented scholarly papers at national and international conferences in Benin Republic, UK-affiliated conferences, UNN, ESUT, University of Port Harcourt, and other academic forums
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria
- Fellow, Public Administration and Management Development Institute
- Member, Chartered Institute of Public Administration of Nigeria