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FCASSON

DR. CELINE NJOKU

Senior Counselling Psychologist & Pioneer Public Relations Officer, CPCN
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
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Pioneer PRO, CPCN | National Vice President I (Emeritus), CASSON | Global Peace Ambassador
Executive Summary

Dr. Celine Njoku is an eminent Counselling Psychologist, visionary organizational leader, and internationally recognized expert in human development with an outstanding legacy of service to the psychological and educational ecosystems of Africa. A foundational pillar of national professional regulation, she serves as the Pioneer Public Relations Officer of the Counselling Practitioners Council of Nigeria (CPCN), setting the benchmark for the body's strategic communication and public engagement.

With an academic foundation from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Dr. Njoku's career seamlessly bridges rigorous research with high-impact administrative governance. Her extensive leadership portfolio within the Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON) spans state and national levels, culminating in her election as National Vice President I. Conferred as a CASSON Fellow (FCASSON) in 2015, her decades of advocacy have earned her a reputation as an invaluable systemic Resource Consultant, humanitarian strategist, and champion for youth empowerment.

Areas of Core Expertise
Stress & Occupational Burnout Mitigation Developing advanced clinical intervention frameworks to address systemic workplace stress and executive burnout.
Emotional Intelligence & Human Development Integrating psychotherapeutic models with emotional literacy to optimize personal growth across the lifespan.
Institutional Governance & PR Strategy Directing media, stakeholder relations, and policy messaging for national regulatory councils.
Youth Empowerment & Advocacy Designing scalable psychological and career mentorship programs for the next generation.
Academic Leadership & Experience
Pioneer Public Relations Officer
Counselling Practitioners Council of Nigeria (CPCN)
Formulating the baseline public relations architecture and regulatory communication channels for Nigeria's formal counselling council.
National Vice President I (Emeritus)
CASSON National Executive
Co-directed national executive policies, chaired high-level committees, and advanced the professionalization of counselling nationwide.
Former National Public Relations Officer & Former National Assistant Secretary-General
CASSON National
Managed national communications, public engagement, and administrative coordination for the Counselling Association of Nigeria.
State Secretary
CASSON Lagos State Chapter
Managed state-level executive operations, membership compliance, and coordinated major regional professional development networks.
Global Academic Footprint & Scholarly Impact

National Council on Education (NCE) Delegate at NCE Jos (2006), NCE Kaduna (2008), and NCE Lagos (2023). Ambassador of Peace (Accra, Ghana, 2024) — honored for outstanding contributions to sub-Saharan conflict resolution and mental well-being frameworks. Conferred the title "Admiral of the Fleet" for exceptional, commanding leadership in humanitarian and civic sectors. International Member — Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME), Kenya, 2015.

Quick Profile
Category: Governing Board
Credentials: FCASSON
Institution: University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Specialisation: Senior Counselling Psychologist & Pioneer Public Relations Officer, CPCN
Fellowships & Affiliations
Fellow (FCASSON) – Counselling Association of Nigeria (Conferred 2015)
Registered Member – Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
Active Member – Emotional Well-being Family Network
Education & Credentials
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counselling Psychology
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Guidance and Counselling
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

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Prof. Malami Umar Tambawal
President, Counselling Practitioners Council of Nigeria
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REV. MATHIAS BODAM YASHIM
Rev. Mathias Bodam Yashim
Inaugural Registrar, CPCN
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Professor Enechojo Grace Egbe-Okpenge
Professor of Guidance & Counselling
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BK
Professor Bulama Kagu
Professor of Counselling Psychology
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PROF. AWOYEMI ADESOJI EMMANUEL
Prof. Awoyemi Adesoji Emmanuel
Professor of Educational & Vocational Counselling Psychology
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PROFESSOR KABIR BELLO DUNGURAWA
Professor Kabir Bello Dungurawa
Professor of Guidance & Counselling
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PROF. NANRAM BITRUS LONGBAP
Prof. Nanram Bitrus Longbap
Professor of Counselling Psychology
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DAME PROF. CHINELO JOY UGWU
Dame Prof. Chinelo Joy Ugwu
Professor of Counselling Psychology
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PROFESSOR IKE CHUNUWE SARDUANA IFELUNNI
Professor Ike Chunuwe Sarduana Ifelunni
Professor of Counselling Education
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PROFESSOR ELIZABETH OMOTUNDE OMOYEME EGBOCHUKU
Professor Elizabeth Omotunde Omoyeme Egbochuku
Professor of Counselling Psychology
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PROFESSOR PATRICK NYONG ASUQUO
Professor Patrick Nyong Asuquo
Professor of Guidance and Counselling
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PROF. LADY ROIBITO SAMUEL EKANEM
Prof. Lady Roibito Samuel Ekanem
Professor of Counselling Education
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PROF. HALIMA SA'ADIYA ABUBAKAR
Prof. Halima Sa'adiya Abubakar
Professor of Guidance and Counselling | Educational Psychologist | Researcher | Mentor
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DR. ATINUKE OLUBIMTAN AMAO-KEHINDE
Dr. Atinuke Olubimtan Amao-Kehinde
Senior Counselling Psychologist & Higher Education Executive
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DR. ABUBAKAR BOYI SIFAWA
Dr. Abubakar Boyi Sifawa
Scholar, Educator & Academic Administrator in Guidance and Counselling
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DR. VERA NKIRU NWADINOBI
Dr. Vera Nkiru Nwadinobi
Associate Professor of Guidance and Counselling | Professional Education Therapeutic Counsellor
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DR. NDIDI MERCY OFOLE
Dr. Ndidi Mercy Ofole
Associate Professor of Counselling and Health Psychology
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ALHAJI YAHAYA ABDULWAHAB
Alhaji Yahaya Abdulwahab
Head, Guidance & Counselling Division, FCTA
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MRS. MARLIN YELYEL TILING
Mrs. Marlin Yelyel Tiling
Former Director of Learner Support Services, NOUN
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MRS. HELEN EZE
Mrs. Helen Eze
Senior Guidance Counsellor & Academic Behavioural Specialist
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