Dr Christopher Chimabobi Onyeneke

Christopher Chimaobi Onyeneke teaches in the Urban Planning prgrammes at both undergraduate and postgraduate at Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria. He lectures in the areas of Urban sociology, Social change and planning, Planning Studio Designs, Environmental Impact Assessment, Understanding Cities of The Global South and Research methods (Qualitative and Quantitative). His research and career goals focus on Urban social issues since his undergraduate studies. His research interest on social change and crime in cities of the global south, to find how Africa embraces the Fourth Industrial Revolution in its response to crime, while also taking cognizance of the social impacts it could have. Advocating for others' rights has also shown his ability to embrace socio-cultural diversity. This is reflected in the types of projects he takes interest in; those that promote socio-spatial justice, inclusion, and fairness. These are some of the critical issues that he has been exposed to in the African continent, having lived in Nigeria and South Africa. These have, in turn, shaped his passion, which lies in finding creative and innovative ways of contributing to Africa's development. He is Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

• Onyeneke C.C. (2021) Environmental Impact Analysis Report (EIAR) for IHS-IMO-1090A/IMO331 Tower Development at Umerim Umudibia, Nekede Owerri West L.G.A, Imo State
• Onyeneke C.C. (202) Environmental Impact Analysis Report (EIAR) for Globacom Limited (OWR113) Tower Development, Aba Road, Naze, Owerri, Imo State
• Onyeneke C.C (2023) Environmental Impact Analysis Report (EIAR) for Pan African Towers (PAT/IMO/001, Tower Development at Ovim Street, Prefab, Owerri

• Date of Birth: 07/31/1990
• Driving License: Driving License: A1 Cars, Driving License: B Buses, Driving License: D1 Truck

• Prof. Aly H. Karam, Supervisor, Academic, Mentor and Teacher, School of Architecture and Planning, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, aly.karam@wits.ac.za, +27 0722880092
• Dr. Tsepang Lueta, Ph.D Coordinator, School of Architecture and Planning, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Tsepang.leuta1@wits.ac.za, +27728928350
• Prof. Edith Chinwe Pat-Mbano, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Imo State University Owerri, Eddiepatmbano@yahoo.com, 08038800833

As a well-rounded individual, I believe in the significance of maintaining a balance in all aspects of life. This balance encompasses various dimensions, including personal growth, relationships, career, health, and leisure. By striving for equilibrium in these areas, one can achieve a sense of fulfillment and harmony.

• Personal growth is essential for continuous development and self-improvement. Engaging in activities that challenge and expand one's skills and knowledge fosters growth and a sense of accomplishment.
• Cultivating meaningful relationships with family, friends, and colleagues is another vital component of a balanced life. Nurturing these connections provides support, love, and a sense of belonging.
• Career satisfaction is crucial for overall well-being. Finding a profession that aligns with one's values and interests can bring fulfillment and a sense of purpose.
• Healthy work-life balance to prevent burnout and maintain mental and emotional well-being. Prioritizing physical and mental health is paramount in achieving balance. Regular exercise, proper nutrition, and adequate rest contribute to overall wellness. Additionally, practicing mindfulness and seeking support when needed can help in managing stress and maintaining mental clarity.
• Lastly, leisure activities and hobbies play a significant role in relaxation and rejuvenation. Engaging in activities that bring joy and relaxation, such as reading, hiking, playing and watching soccer, can help recharge and rejuvenate the mind and body. In conclusion, achieving balance in personal growth, relationships, career, health, and leisure is essential for overall well-being and happiness. By consciously striving to maintain equilibrium in these areas, one can lead a fulfilling and harmonious life. It is through this balance that individuals can navigate the complexities of life with resilience, purpose, and contentment.

AWARDS

• University of the Witwatersrand Centennial Post Doctoral Fellowship 2023.
• Center for Development Support of the University of the Free State, Post Doctoral Research Fellowship 2022
• Tertiary Education Trust Fund, for Doctor of Philosophy at the University of the Witwatersrand. (2019)
• Imo State University staff postgraduate research grant for Master of Science Degree. (2016)
• Nigerian Institute of Town Planners Award for Best Graduating Student in the Urban Planning Program in Nation. (2012).
• Best graduating student, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Imo State University, with First Class CGPA 4.53/5.
• Best graduating student, School of Post Graduate, Imo State University, M.Sc in Urban and Regional Planning with Distinction CGPA 4.94/5.
• Most Outstanding Departmental President, Imo State University, Owerri, 2012.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• I presented my research paper at the 2024 Urban Affairs Association Conference in New York, United States of America.
• I co-chaired the 2023 PhD Symposium of the School of Architecture and Planning, University of the Witwatersrand.
• I have been an External examiner to 72 bachelor Honor degree regional design project at the Department of Urban and regional planning, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO in 2023.
• I was awarded the prestigious University of the Witwatersrand, Centennial Postdoctoral fellow in 2023.
• I was awarded the prestigious Center for Development Support Post-doctoral research fellowship of the University of the Free State in 2022.
• Published research paper in reputable Q1 DHTE accredited academic journal of Urban Science in 2022, from my PhD Thesis.
• I presented by PhD research finings at the 21st N-AERUS Conference in Kassel Germany, 2022.
• Graduate in due time for my PhD Degree amid the global challenges of the COVID 19 Pandemic that impacted heavily on research Activities. 2019-2022.
• Secured research grants from the School Architecture and Planning, Planning and Housing Graduate Research Fund, for data collection, translation and transcription for my PhDThesis in 2021.
• I presented my PhD reseach in progress at the Association of European Planning Schools PhD Symposium in 2020.
• Presented my research in progress at at the sustainability discourse Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners in Port-Harcourt 2021.
• I won the 3rd price for best essay in the Young Planers forum of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners in Abuja 2020.
• Received awards and scholarships for academic excellence for my PhD Degree from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund in 2019, degree which was completed at stipulated time.
• Received awards and scholarships for academic excellence for my Master degree from Imo State University, Vice Chancellor Staff Postgraduate Scholarship Awards. In this degree is graduated with a distinction with CGPA of 4.94/5.0.
• Published by Masters degree research findings in the Journal of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners in 2019.
• Received the Imo State University Visitor and Vice Chancellor Award for the best graduating student Faculty of Environmental Science, which landed me the permanent Job as a Faculty Member at Imo State University, Owerri.
• Developed and organize workshops in Research Methods, Professional Practice and Ethics for Postgraduate Students across Tertiary institution in Southeast and South South Geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
• Mentored undergraduate or graduate students in research projects across different Universities and tertiary institutions in Nigeria and South Africa.
• Participated in academic committees or professional organizations: I have been Secretary and member of conference and Workshop organizing committee of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners Imo State Chapter, from 2018 to 2022.
• I have collaborated with other researcher s from other institutions on interdisciplinary research on the aged and vulnerable in 2016.
• I have received numerous positive feedbacks from students, academic and professional colleagues on effective teaching, supervision and project management.
• I have developed and reviewed twice a new academic program and curricula for both Undergraduate and postgraduate in urban and regional planning at Imo State University.
• I am a reviewer for the Scopus rated Security Journal and a member of the Editorial board for the Town Planning Principles.
• I have successfully reviewed for the NRF grant application in the year 2023.
• I have internally examined 2 honour and 2 Master research report at the School of Architecture and Planning University of the Witwatersrand.
• I have sucessfully supervised 2 masters research report student.

LEADERSHIP ROLES.

• President Urban and Regional Planning, Student Association, Imo State University Owerri. 2010-2012
• Director of Environment, Faculty of Environmental Sciences Student 2011-2012
• Secretary, Conference of Presidents, Imo State University,Owerri. 2011-2012
• Assistant Public Relations Secretary, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Imo State Chapter 2018 -2020. Ag. Financial Secretary, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners Imo State Chapter, 2020-2021
• Internal Auditor, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Imo State Chapter, 2021-2022
• Secretary, Committee for the Review of the National Physical Planning Standard. General Secretary, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Imo State Chapter, 2022.
• General Secretary, Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Imo State Chapter, 2022.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

• Facilitator, Millennium Development Goals Advocacy Program. 2013- 2014
• Peer Educator Family Reproductive Awareness Program 2014/2015
• Secretary, Catholic Young Professionals 2017-2019
• Editorial Chairman Young Planners Forum 2020-2022
• Slum to School Initiative, Global Volunteer 2022/2023
• Vice Chairman, MORCASS 2001 Old Boys Association 2022-2023
• Chairman, MORCASS 2001 Old Boys Association 2023-2024.

MANAGEMENT ROLES HELD IN ACADEMICS

• Lecture and Exam Timetable, Department of Urbana and Regional Planning, Imo State University Owerri. 2015-2016 and 2020-2022.
• Reconciliation Officer, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Imo State University, Owerri. 2016-2017, and 2020-2022.
• Staff Adviser, Urban and Regional Planning Student Association, Imo State University, Owerri. 2017- 2018, 2020-2023.
• Post Graduate Coordinator, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Imo State University, Owerri. 2022-2023.

CREATIVE WORKS

• Layout Design of Paradise Estate Along Port-Harcourt Road Owerri, Imo State, for Desire Garden Estate Developer, Owerri, Nigeria.
• United Homes, for Dunlop Engineering Limited, Residential Layout Design at Ezeakiri Naze, Owerri North, Imo State..
• Brits Property Nigeria, Limited, Residential Layout Design in Ogbaku, Mbaitoli, LGA, Imo State.

PEER REVIEW RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS

• Onyeneke C.C and Karam A.H (2022) An Exploratory Study of Crime: Examining Lived Experiences of Crime through Socioeconomic, Demographic and Physical Characteristics, Urban Sc. 2022, x.https://doi.org/10.3390/xxxx.
• Onyenechere E.C, Asikogu L.O., Chikwendu L, Emetumah F.C., Onyegiri I,Ukanwa O.E, Nkwoh J.C, Okorie H.S, Nkwocha R.K,and Onyeneke C.C (2022) Assessment of Occupational health and Safety Conditions of Informal Sector Workers in Three Nigerian Cities. Afrika Focus.
• Onu S.I and Onyeneke C.C (2019) Urban Forms as Indicators for Managing Security in Owerri Urban, 2019 Journal of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, NITP, Abuja.
• Agu J.A, Onyeneke C.C, and Onuoha T.N (2017) Public Mass Transit as a means of Economic Development in Owerri, Imo State. Quaterly Journal of Contemporary Research, FUTOKE Press,Y e n a go a , Nigeria.

CONFERENCE ATTENDED AND PAPER PRESENTED.

• Onyeneke C.C (2024) A Scrutiny on Critical Issue's Concerning the Law Enforcement Agencies and Crime in Cities of the Global South, Urban Affairs Association Conference , New York, United State.
• Onu S.I and Onyeneke C.C (2022). Restructuring Urban and Regional Planning Administration for Good Governance, 5th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, Imo State Chapter.
• Onyeneke C.C. (2022) Investigating the Contributions of Socio-demographic Characteristics on Crime in Vulnerable Residential Neighborhoods of Port Harcourt City, Rivers State, Nigeria. A paper to be Presented at the 21st N-AERUS Conference, Kassel Germany. October 2022.
• Onyeneke C.C. and Onu S.I (2021) Planning Human Settlement for Resilience and Sustainability, Conference Paper presented at the 51st NITP Conference held at LA King, Port Harcourt October 2021.

BOOK CHAPTERS.

• Onyeneke C.C. (2023) Redefining Urban Safety and Newer Pathways to Crime Prevention, book chapter contributed to the retirement of Tpl.Dr.Hope Iyawe.
• Agwu J.O and Onyeneke C.C (2018) Contemporary Concepts in Physical Planning “Community R e si l i e n c e ” Edited by Prof. Laiye Egunjobi, University of Ibadan Press.

JOURNAL PAPERS UNDER REVIEW

• Onyeneke C.C, Leuta T.C. and Karam A.H (2022), Going South and Thinking Deep: Socio-demographic Variable and Crime in Cities of the South through the Lenses of the General Strain Theory. Journal Paper Submitted to the Journal of the Community Development Society.
• Onyeneke C.C (2022) Investigating the correlation Between Youth and Crime in the Global South. Paper Submitted to the Journal Youth and Society.
• Onyeneke C.C., Sebola.J.P.S and Karam A.H(2023) Religion, Crime and Planning Nexus: Unpacking the complexities of Managing Crime in Cities of the South, Towards Safer Living Environment (Safer Communities).

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

• 44th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners “Land Use Planning and National Security” November 5th to 9th 2013, Held at Concorde Hotel Owerri Imo State, Nigeria.

Solving National Security Challenges with Information Technology, Presentation at the ITPA 2014 conference organized by the Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria, Held in Lagos Nigeria, 18th June 2014.

• 45th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners “The management of Cities in a Developing Economy-Issues, Challenges and Opportunities” October 28th to 31st October 2014.Kwara Hotel, Illorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
• The NITP at 50, 47th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners “Promoting Liveable Settlement Towards Addressing Contemporary Urban and Regional Planning Issues” 7th September to 22nd October 2016 in all Chapters of the NITP.
• The University of Ibadan, Institute of Peace and Strategic Studies “Nigeria’s New Security Threats: Patterns, Implications and Management” 11-13 October 2016 International Conference Center University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
• 48th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners “Physical Planning for Environmental Quality, Security and Economic Enhancement” Government House Conference Center, 23rd-27th October 2017.
• Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme of the NITP/ TOPREC “Mastering Ethical Conduct in Town Planning Practices” H3 Event Center, Oke, Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
• National Development Planning Review Colloquium “Reviewing the NDP to make South Africa a Developmental State, Held at the Theater of Art and Design, University of Johannesburg Butting Campus, 26th to 27th July 2019.

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT

Urban Planning Revolution, and Consulting Partner Knight City Planning Consult.

• Consultant to IHS for Environmental Impact Assessment for Tower Development.
• Consultant to Pan Africa for Environmental Impact Assessment for Tower Development.
• Consultant to Globalcom Nigeria for Tower Development.
• Consultant to AT$T Skyline for Tower Development.

• Member Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (MNITP/4149) 2015
• Member Town Planners Registration Council (TOPREC)(Rtp/3752) 2016
• Licensed Consultant Accredited by TOPREC, Urban Planning Revolution(PFN/374) 2017
• Member N i ge r i an Environmental Society (NES/IM/00277) 2019
• Member Association of Town Planning Consultants of Nigeria (ATOPCON/191) 2020
• Member Urban Affairs Association 2020
• NESREA Accredited Consultant, Partner with Knight City Planning Consult 2021
• Member Young African Leader Initiative 2021