Publications

Policy and Academic Publications, Conference Papers and Research Reports

Recent Contributions to Global Policies and Development Interventions

  1. Ezegwu, C., Okoye, D. and Wantchekonpalo, L. (2023). Impacts of Political Breaks on Education Policies, Access and Quality in Nigeria (1970 – 2003). Research on Improving Systems of Education. https://www.gov.uk/research-for-development-outputs/impacts-of-political-breaks-on-education-policies-access-and-quality-in-nigeria-1970-2003
  2.  Global Plastic Action Partnership & World Economic Forum (2023). Social Context Assessment by the Nigerian NPAP: National Gender, Equity and Inclusion Analysis of Plastic Value Chain and Impacts of Plastic Pollution. World Economic Forum – https://ent.box.com/s/q6fxebe7ez6tm9v2wx2f5nk7v1efmr12
  3. UNDP (2023). Gender-responsive climate change actions in Africa. New York: UNDP. https://climatepromise.org/research-and-reports/gender-responsive-climate-change-actions-africa
  4. Ezegwu, C. (2023). Assessing Global achievements of the right to education: Boys’ Education Rights in Nigeria. https://www.org/sites/default/files/documents/issues/education/cfi-hrc53/submission-education-hrc53-academic-ezegwu-en.docx
  5. The Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of the Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC, 2018) ‘Nigerian Case Study’. In the Quality of Education in Organisation for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member Countries: Ankara: COMCEC (see attribution on page 5. https://www.comcec.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/11-POV-AN.pdf
  6. Unterhalter, E., North, A., Ezegwu, C., & Shercliff, E. (2017). Teacher Education, Teacher Practice, Approaches to Gender and Girls’ Schooling Outcomes: A Study in Five Nigerian states. Summary Report: British Council. https://iiep.unesco.org/en/library/teacher-education-teacher-practice-gender-and-girls-schooling-outcomes-a-study-in-five

Academic Publications

  1. Ezegwu, C., Mbah, M. F., & Baratta, A. (2025). Decolonising the medium of instruction in education in Nigeria. Cogent Education, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2025.2592395
  2. Ezegwu, C., & Mbah, M. F. (2025). State Capabilities and Youth Climate Change Education. In Practices, Perceptions and Prospects for Climate Change Education in Africa (pp. 195-210). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
  3. Mbah, M. F., & Ezegwu, C. (2025). Pedagogical Considerations for Climate Change Education in Africa. In Practices, Perceptions and Prospects for Climate Change Education in Africa (pp. 107-126). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
  4. Mbah, M. F., & Ezegwu, C. (2025). Impactful Methodological Considerations for Knowledge Co-Creation in Sustainable Development Research. Sustainability, 17(1), 52. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17010052
  1. Mbah M.F. & Ezegwu, C. (2024). The Decolonisation of Climate Change and Environmental Education in Africa. Sustainability. 2024; 16(9):3744. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16093744
  2. Ezegwu, C. (2024). ‘Post-War Masculinity and Boys’ Education’. In A.T. Oshodi & A.B. Moshood. The National Question: Critical Reflections on the State and Society in Nigeria.  Lagos: Lagos State University Press, pp.244-271
  3. Ezegwu, C. & Okoye, C. (2024). Political Bargaining, Religion, and Educational Development: The Nigerian Experience from The Takeover of Schools from Christian Missions. International Journal of Educational Development. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0738059324000221 
  4. Ezegwu, C. (2023). Nma nwoke (“Man’s Beauty”) Masculinity and Boys’ Disengagement from Schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. Boyhood Studies 16, (2), 133-155 – https://doi.org/10.3167/bhs.2023.160208
  5. Ezegwu, C. & Cin. F.M. (2022). Postcolonial Masculinity and Access to Basic Education in Nigeria. International Journal of Educational Research 115 (2022) 102052. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0883035522001288
  6. Ezegwu, (2020). Love and War: A Nigerian Pidgin Production of Shakespeare’s The Two Noble Kinsmen, and the Role of Language in Cultural Relations. British Council. https://www.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/32959_-_british_council_-_love_and_war_-_a_nigerian_pidgin_production_of_shakespeares_the_two_noble_kinsmen_and_the_role_of_language_in_cultural_relations_interactive_2.pdf
  7. Ezegwu, C. and Adimula, A. (2018). Impact & Contribution of Commonwealth Alumni in Nigeria: A compendium of success stories of Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Alumni in Nigeria. Abuja: Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows Alumni Association, Nigeria
  8. Ezegwu, C., Adedokun, A. & Ezegwu, C. (2017). “Street Children, Integrated Education and Violence in Northern Nigeria”. In Panjwani, F., Revell, L., Gholami, R. and Diboll, M. (Eds.) Education and Extremisms: Rethinking liberal pedagogies in the contemporary world. London: Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Education-and-Extremisms-Rethinking-Liberal-Pedagogies-in-the-Contemporary/Panjwani-Revell-Gholami-Diboll/p/book/9780367198718
  9. Unterhalter, E., Ezegwu, C. Adedokun, A., Lamido-Dodo, M. &Wadata, D. (2017) Context and criticality: Student-teacher engagements with gender in three northern Nigerian states. In Panjwani, F., Revell, L., Gholami, R. and Diboll, M (Eds). Education and Extremisms: Rethinking liberal pedagogies in the contemporary world. London: Routledge. https://www.routledge.com/Education-and-Extremisms-Rethinking-Liberal-Pedagogies-in-the-Contemporary/Panjwani-Revell-Gholami-Diboll/p/book/9780367198718
  10. Unterhalter, E., North, A., Ezegwu, C., & Shercliff, E. (2017). Teacher Education, Teacher Practice, Approaches to Gender and Girls’ Schooling Outcomes: A Study in Five Nigerian states. Final Project Report: British Council. https://www.britishcouncil.org.ng/sites/default/files/research_-_teacher_education_teacher_practice_approaches_to_gender_and_girls_schooling_outcomes_a_study_in_five_nigerian_states_0.pdf
  11. Gersberg, A., Rai, S., Ezegwu, C., Nnodu, I., Ojo, A., Panguru, A. Nugroho, C., Elacqua, G. and Alves, F. (2016). Comparative Review of Basic Education Reforms: Nigerian Country Case Study. EDOREN and UBEC – https://edorennigeria.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/part-2-country-case-studies_comparative-review-of-basic-education-reform.pdf
  12. Gersberg, A., Rai, S., Ezegwu, C., Nnodu, I., Ojo, A., Panguru, A. Nugroho, C., Elacqua, G. &Alves, F. (2016), Comparative Review of Basic Education Reforms: Synthesis of Findings. EDOREN and UBEC. https://edorennigeria.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/jan-13_2017_comparative-review-of-basic-education-reforms_4-38pm.pdf
  13. Dunne, M., Akogun, O. Durrani, N., Humphreys, S. Ezegwu, C.,Sankey, S., Kaibo, J. & Dauda, M. (2014). Operational Research Study of the UNICEF GEP3 Female Teacher Trainee Scholarship Scheme. EDOREN Operational Research Report. EDOREN. https://sussex.figshare.com/articles/report/The_female_teacher_trainee_scholarship_scheme_operational_research_study_for_UNICEF_Girls_Education_Project_Phase_3_GEP3_/23417921
  14. Ezegwu, C. (2012). Globalisation: The Contending Debates. In C. Okafor and A. Chiamogu (eds.) Thoughts on International Relations. Lagos: Absolute Media
  15. Obianyo, N. E. & Ezegwu, N. C. (2012). Rentier state and crisis of economic development in Africa: is market economy the answer? In L. Bamba, G. Semedo, S. Koffi and J. Victor (eds.) Sortir du sous-développement: quellesnouvellespistes pour l’Afrique de l’ouest?:Financement et coopération (Tome 2). Paris: L’Harmattan
  16. Okafor, J. C. & Ezegwu, C. (2011). Street Children, National Security and Development in Nigeria. In Efe, S., Imoh, G. and Awaritefe, O. (eds.) Readings in Homeland Security and Development.2. A Publication of the Social Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
  17. Okafor, J. C. & Ezegwu, C. (2011). Political Socialization of the Youth for the Twenty-First Century Political Participation. In U. Nwogwugwu, A. Adum, & J. Okafor (eds.) Spectacles of the Social Science Awka: School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
  18. Ezegwu, C. & Okafor, J. C. (2011). Gendering Political Socialization for National Development. In U. Nwogwugwu, A. Adum, & J. Okafor (eds.) Spectacles of the Social Science, Awka: School of General Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University
  19. Ezegwu, C. (2006). Using Religious and Traditional Beliefs and Practices to Foster Sexual Abstinence Among in-school Youths. In Development Partnership International (ed.) African Youth HIV/AIDS Best Practice Handbook. Port Harcourt: DPI, Act Alive & IFMSA

Selected Conference Presentations

  1. Ezegwu, C., Ahmed, M., Usman, M., Waddingham, L. &Ushie, B. (2019). Home Grown Collaborative Research Initiative for Girls Education Development in Nigeria. Presented at the AHRC North West Postgraduate Conference, 2019 (see page 17 of the conference proceeding). https://nwcdtpconference2019.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/nwcdtp19-conference-programme.pdf
  2. Unterhalter, E. North, A., Shercliff, E. & Ezegwu, C. (2017). The challenges of sustaining policy commitments through working with teachers’ perspectives: Evidence from five Nigerian states. Presented at 61st Annual Conference of Comparative & International Education Society (CIES), Atlanta, GA, March 5-9 https://www.britishcouncil.org.ng/sites/default/files/training_teachers_and_gender_equality_in_nigeria.pdf
  3. Unterhalter, E., Jegede, P., Ezegwu, C.,Shercliff, E. & North, A. (2015). Student Teachers, Gender Equality and Some Problems about Sustainability for EFA in five Nigerian States. Paper presented at 13TH UKFIET International Conference on Education and Development, 15 – 17 September 2015, University of Oxford Examination Schools, Oxford, UK
  4. Unterhalter, E., Ezegwu, C., Shercliff, E., Heslop, J. & North, A. (2015). Training teachers and gender equality in Nigeria: Reflections on measurement and policy. Presented at CIES Conference, Washington DC, 8-12 March 2015. https://www.britishcouncil.org.ng/sites/default/files/training_teachers_and_gender_equality_in_nigeria.pdf
  5. Ezegwu, C. (2013). Use of English Language in Nigeria as Medium of Instruction in Upper Primary and Lower Secondary Schools. Presented at 10th International Language and Development Conference, Cape Town, 15-17 October
  6. Ewemooje, O.S. & Ezegwu, C.(2011). Gender and Political Participation: Implications for Sustainable Development in the South-South Zone of Nigeria. Paper presented at Think Thank Initiative and Center for Population and Environmental Development Workshop held in Benin, July 28 – 29, 2011
  7. Ezegwu, N. C. (2011) Unchanging Values in a Changing World: Overpopulating the ‘Unexpandable’ Global Space. Presented at UCL and Leverhulme Trust conference on human population growth and global carrying capacity, London, 25-26 May
  8. Udalla, E. &Ezegwu, C. (2011). Contradictory Projection of Development in the South-South States of Nigeria: Implications for Scaling Up and Sustaining Development. Presented at the TTI and CPED Workshop 2011 on Confronting the Challenges of Development, Environmental Management and Peace Building in the Niger Delta: Beyond the Amnesty, Benin City, 28TH – 29TH July
  9. Okafor, J. C. & Ezegwu, N.C. (2010). Neo Slavery in West Africa: Implication for Nigerian National Security and Development. Presented at International Social Science Conference, Delta State University, Abraka, November 20 – 30
  10. Okafor, J. C & Ezegwu, N. C. (2010). Engendering Globalisation: Family, Culture and Traditional Values. Paper presented at NPSA South-East Zonal Conference: 27th-30th September
  11. Ezegwu, C. (2009). Gender Insensitive Budgeting: A Disempowering Trend in Socio-Economic, Political Development and Participation in Africa. Paper Presented International Conference on How Africans Under-develop Africa, Nnamdi Azikiwe University at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, May 18 – 22, 2009
  12. Ezegwu, C. (2006) Problems and Prospects of Adopting Electronic Voting System in Nigeria. Presented at Conference of Nigerian Political Science Association, South East Chapter, November 22 – 25
  13. Ezegwu, C. (2006). Employing religious, traditional and cultural beliefs and practices to foster teachings and practices of sexual abstinence among youths.: AIDS 2006 – XVI International AIDS Conference: Abstract no. CDC1504

Research Project Reports

  1. Ezegwu, C. (2022). The Report of a Retention Strategy Survey Amongst Young Persons, Women and Girls in Communities in Edo State, Nigeria. Report to the Street Child, Nigeria.
  2. Ezegwu, C. (2022). The Report of a Study on the UK Prospective Students Market Insight. Report to the British Council
  3. Ezegwu, C. (2022). The study on the graduate outcome insight. Report to the British Council
  4. Ezegwu, & Adewusi, O. (2022). Situation Analysis of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Nigeria in Benue and Plateau States, Nigeria. Research Report submitted to the Disability Rights Advocacy Centre
  5. Ezegwu, C. (2021). The Report of Monitoring and Evaluation for the evaluation of Higher Education Grant Partnerships in Nigeria. Report to the British Council
  6. Ezegwu, C. (2020). Synthesis and Phases 1 – 4 Report (five reports) of Flexi Track (Household) Survey and Evaluation of Jolokoto (Yoruba Language) Serial Drama on gender-based violence and reproductive health issues in Ogun, Ondo and Oyo states in southwest Nigeria – submitted to the Population Media Centre
  7. Ezegwu, (2020). A Synthesis and Phases 1-3 Reports (three reports) of Clinic Service Monitoring on Jolokoto, Yoruba Language Serial Drama on gender-based violence and reproductive health issues in Ogun and Oyo states in southwest Nigeria – submitted to the Population Media Centre
  8. Ezegwu, C. (2018). The Report of an End-term and End-Term (two reports) Evaluation of Two Radio Drama Component of the Integrated Regional Stabilization of the Lake Chad Basin in Northeast Nigeria. Report submitted to Population Media Center (and to the UNDP).
  9. Asoka, T., Patrick-Ogbogu, I. & Ezegwu (2022). End-of-term 1. Comprehensive and Inclusive Women’s Health Project in Nigeria (P00126) and Comprehensive Women’s Health Project (P00128). Report submitted to Christian Blind Mission Global
  10. Ezegwu, C. (2018). The Report of a Study on the Operational Framework for Transnational Education (TNE) in Nigeria. Project report. British Council
  11. Asikpata, F., Makanju, O., Ezegwu, C., Osha, A., Kolade, G., Bello, O., Jinadu, B. and Osai, A. (2018). Promoting an Innovative and Entrepreneurship Culture in the Federal Civil Service. Report on Mission 074 Study to Support the Federal Government Reform Programme (SUFEGOR) Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Nigeria
  12. Ezegwu, C. (2017). The Role of Language of Delivery in Cultural Relations: The Pidgin English Adaptation of Shakespeare’s ‘Two Noble Kinsmen’. Project Report: British Council
  13. Jones, S., Ezegwu, C., Nnodu, I., and Travis, N. (2014). Leveraging State Resources for Girls’ Education: Political and Institutional Issues for GEP3. Abuja: EDOREN
  14. Ezegwu, C. (2013). English Language as a Medium of Classroom Interaction in Primary and Secondary Schools in Nigeria. Final Project Reports: British Council

Online Publications and Blogs

  1. Ezegwu, C., Atajiri, E. and Nweke, E. (2022). The Role of Mentorship in Education and Career Development of Students: Lessons from the RISE Programme in Nigeria. RISE Blog – https://riseprogramme.org/blog/role-mentorship-education-
  2. Ezegwu, Chidi and Adegbenro, Abiodun and Ewemooje, Olusegun Sunday and Connolly, Scott and Jah, Fatou and Okon, Ephraim and Barker, Kriss, Improving Gender-based Violence and Reproductive Health Education through Media in Nigeria (2021). Prepared for presentation at the Comparative and International Education Society Conference, April 25 – May 2, 2021., Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3795053or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3795053
  3. Ezegwu, C. (2020). Almajri and the Eluding Hope of Accessing Basic Education in Nigeria during COVID-19. Centre for Education and International Development (CEID), UCL Institute of Education blog. https://blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ceid/2020/06/12/ezegwu/
  4. Ezegwu, C. (2015). Home-grown initiatives for local challenges on gender inequality in basic education in Nigeria. Published as EDOREN Blog
  5. Ezegwu, C. & Ewemooje, O. (2011). Low Quality Primary Education in North-Eastern Nigeria in the Face of Global Financial Crisis: Implications for Human Capital Development. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1761963
  6. Ezegwu, C.,Ewemooje, O. & Aiyede, E. (2011). Keeping Boys in School in Anambra State: The Way Forward in Time of Financial Crisis. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1762243
  7. Ezegwu, C. (2008). Success Stories of Organisations on HIV and AIDS in Anambra State. Report submitted to the Anambra State Agency for the Control of HIV and AIDS
  8. Ezegwu, C. (2008). A Compendium of organisations working on HIV and AIDS in Anambra State. Report submitted to the Anambra State Agency for the Control of HIV and AIDS
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PhD Thesis

59.  Ezegwu, C. (2020). Masculinity and Access to Basic Education in Nigeria. Lancaster University – https://books.google.com/books/about/Masculinity_and_Access_to_Basic_Educatio.html?id=y5QTzgEACAAJ