PROFESSOR IKE CHUNUWE SARDUANA IFELUNNI
FCASSON

PROFESSOR IKE CHUNUWE SARDUANA IFELUNNI

Professor of Counselling Education
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Governing Board
Director, University Advancement Center, UNN | Former Dean, Faculty of Education, UNN
Executive Summary

Professor Ike Chunuwe Sarduana Ifelunni is a Professor of Counselling Education at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka since 2003. He was the Head of the Department of Educational Foundations (2010–2012), Dean of the Faculty of Education (2012–2014), Founding Director of Quality Assurance (2015–2016), and currently (2019–Date) Director of the University Advancement Center, all at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

He obtained his Bachelor of Education degree in 1988 with a First Class Honours, emerging as the best graduating student in the Faculty. He proceeded to earn his Master of Education in 1989 and a PhD in 1993 — all from the University of Nigeria.

Areas of Core Expertise
Family Counselling & Adolescence Sexuality Research and practice in family systems counselling, adolescent development, and sexuality education across Nigerian contexts.
Education, Social & Environmental Policy Wide-ranging research spanning educational policy, social equity, gender inequality, poverty, and environmental conflicts.
Institutional Quality Assurance Experience as a Consultant Quality Assurance Expert to international institutions including Namibia University of Science and Technology.
Funded Research & International Collaboration Executed many funded research studies in partnership with African Academy of Science, World Bank, MacArthur Foundation, NERDC, UNICEF, and others.
Academic Leadership & Experience
Director, University Advancement Center (2019 – Date)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Leads the university's advancement, alumni relations, and institutional development initiatives.
Dean, Faculty of Education (2012–2014)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Oversaw all academic, administrative, and research functions of the Faculty of Education.
Head, Department of Educational Foundations (2010–2012)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Managed departmental curriculum, staff, and academic programmes.
Founding Director, Quality Assurance (2015–2016)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Established and directed the university's quality assurance framework and compliance systems.
Coordinator, Training, Workshop and Research (2005–2018)
Institute of Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Managed training programmes, workshops, and research coordination at the Institute of Education.
Consultant for UNICEF, MacArthur Foundation, Oxfam GB, SSRC
Various Organizations
Provided expert consultancy on Whole School Development Programme, problems of Nigerian universities, and oil revenue utilization in the Niger Delta.
Global Academic Footprint & Scholarly Impact

Has published over 80 research papers in scholarly journals and presented over 40 papers in scientific conferences. Graduated over 21 doctoral students and over 40 master's students in guidance and counselling. External Examiner to Universities of Benin, Port Harcourt, Uyo, Abia State University, Imo State University, and External Assessor for professorial promotions at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

Quick Profile
Category: Governing Board
Credentials: FCASSON
Institution: University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)
Specialisation: Professor of Counselling Education
Fellowships & Affiliations
Fellow (FCASSON) – Counselling Association of Nigeria
Member – Nigerian Academy of Education
Member & National Secretary – Nigerian Council of Educational Psychologists
Member of the TEACHER DEVELOPMENT Subcommittee – Ministerial Committee on 4-Year Strategic Plan for Education Sector (2012–2015)
Education & Credentials
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education (Guidance & Counselling)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1993)
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1989)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) — First Class Honours (Best graduating student in Faculty)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1988)
Professional Certificate in Business Education
Federal College of Education (Technical), Akoka (1983)
Personal Profile

Professor Ifelunni was the Students' Union Public Relations Officer at FCE Akoka during the 1981/82 session. His research interest spans education, social and environmental policy issues, adolescence sexuality, family counselling, stress, gender inequality, poverty, the environment, and health and rights of women and the child.

Other Governing Board Members

MUT
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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EGE
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 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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CN
Dr. Celine Njoku
Senior Counselling Psychologist & Pioneer Public Relations Officer, CPCN
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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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