Career Profile
Johnson Okoh, PhD, is the Head of the Department of Financial Studies (Accounting, Banking, and Finance) at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja.
A seasoned academic and professional, he is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Stock Brokers (ACS), a Certified National Accountant (CNA), a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB), and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Examiners of Nigeria (ACCrFA).
He is also a Member of the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TCRN) and a certified expert in Open and Distance Learning (ODL). Before transitioning to academia, Johnson had a stellar career in the Nigerian banking industry, where he rose to the position of Branch Manager, earning multiple awards for service excellence. A prolific scholar with over 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and book chapters, his research in Development Finance and Accounting has gained significant recognition, as evidenced by extensive citations on Google Scholar and Scopus.
He has supervised and externally assessed over 15 PhD candidates and 50 MSc candidates in Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration, demonstrating his commitment to mentorship and scholarship. Johnson is a multidisciplinary researcher and a regular participant in academic conferences, both locally and internationally, with a reputation as a team player and a go-getter.
Renowned for his innovative contributions to ODL, he has received several accolades for star performance. Passionate about teaching and learning, Johnson is an avid reader with an unwavering dedication to academic excellence.
Dr. Johnson I. Okoh
03637
Headquater-Abuja
Management Science
Financial Studies
Academic
jokoh@noun.edu.ng
BSc Accounting (2nd Class Upper) , MBA Finance, PhD Finance, PGDE- Distinction FCIB, FAMSSRN, CNA, ACS, CMA, MCIB, ANIM, MAMN, MCIB, CIFCFEN
24 years Cognate Experience (12years industry and 12 years Teaching)
PUBLICATIONS
a) Chapters in Books Published
1. Okoh, J.I. (2020). Leasing as an option of financing. In Akenbor, C.O (Ed). Entrepreneurial Studies, pp 206-221. ISBN:978-978-556-205-3. A publication of Entrepreneurship Development Centre , Federal University, Otuoke
2. Okoh, J.I. (2019). Circular flow of income. In Nkwede, F.E, Ozo, F.K. & Onwumere, J.U.J.(Eds).Theory of Money, Banking and Financial Markets: A developing Country’s Perspective, Abakaliki: Peace Concepts. pp 69-86, ISBN:97855550-8-4.
3. Okoh, J.I. & Inua, O.I. (2014). Pro- and anti-economic growth tendencies of foreign direct investment. In Osoba, S., Mande, S., Ishola, T. & Fagbemi, A. (Eds.). Resources Management In The 21st Century: Emerging Issues. pp 33-43. ISBN: 978-978-926-241-0. A publication of the Faculty of Management Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria, Lagos.
4. Okoh, J.I. (2014). Banking sector reforms: The Nigerian experience. In Oguonu , C.N (Ed.), Management and Development. Abuja: Premium Publishing House. pp 424-439, ISBN : 978-978-942-491-7
5. Okoh, J.I. (2014). Deregulation and the Nigerian economy. In Oguonu, C.N. (Ed.), Management and Development. Abuja: Premium Publishing House. pp 498-515, ISBN : 978-978-942-491-7
c. Journal Articles
6. Okoh,J.I, Agbadua, O.B, Ojogwu, C.I., Ale, S.A, & Ojoegwu, O.R (2024). Demystifying entrepreneurship education as a precursor to poverty reduction in Nigeria: A theoretical Insight, African Banking and Finance Review Journal, 8(8),28-46
7. Abugu, J. O., Amahi, F. U., Okoh, J. I., Agbadua, O. B., Udo, E. S., & Onyemere, I. (2024). Income-level analysis of money demand stability in Sub-Saharan Africa using cross-sectional ARDL. R-Economy, 10(3), 314-329. https://journals.urfu.ru/index.php/r-economy/article/view/8148 (SCOPUS)
8. Adewale, O. A., Okoh, J. I., Lucky, A., & Dike, U. (2024). Mitigating the risk of high student attrition in open and distance learning institution: A study of National Open University of Nigeria. 7(1) , 182-197
9. Ugwuanyi, W,Wade J.W & Okoh, J.I (2024).Banking reforms in Nigeria: implications for employee job satisfaction and performance evaluation management. African Banking and Fiance Review Journal, 8(8), 84-102
10. Okoh, J.I, Okoye, L,Onyebuenyi, F & Afrogha , O.O (2024).Assessment of Infrastructural Facilities on the Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises in South Western Nigeria, Journal of Research in Business and Management, 15(5), 227-237
11. Adaegbo, J.O, Chukwuto, N.O, Ojogwu, C.I, Ale, S.A & Okoh, J.I (2024).Boosting government revenue: The role of digital tax administration in Lagos state, ESUT Journal of Accountancy, 14(2),1-30
12. Handsome-Idada, S.P, Ugwuanyi, W & Okoh, J.I (2024).Effect of Entrepreneurship innovation on Small and medium scale enterprises in Cross River State, Global Journal of Business and Management research , Published by Association Management and Social Science Researchers of Nigeria, 4(1), 12-28
13. Adeagbo, O., Eniya, J. O., Ojeogwu, C. I., Uzuh, S. A., & Okoh, J. I. (2024). Digital banking and risk exposure in Access Bank PLC, Lagos State, Nigeria: Imperative for management. African Banking and Finance Review Journal, 14(14). 67-76
14. Okoh, J. I., Saadatu, B, A, Abdurrahaman, D. T., & Mac-Ozigbo, A. (2024). Assessing the impact of non-interest banking on financial inclusion: A study of selected states in Nigeria. NIU Journal of Social Sciences, 10(1), 69-78.
15. Ndekkile, P.C, Ugwuanyi, W & Okoh, J.I. (2024). Impact of Teamwork on project performance of Construction Companies in Nigeria: A linear Moidel Approach, African Banking and Finance Journal, 8(8), 84-102
16. Handsome-Idada, S. P., Ugwuanyi, W., & Okoh, J. I. (2024). Correlation between
corporate entrepreneurship and organizational performance in deposit money banks in Nigeria. NIU Journal of Social Sciences, 10(1), 267-275.
17. Udo, E. S., Jack, A. E., Okoh, J. I., Agbadua, O. B., Eke, R., & Onyemere, I. (2024). Intricate capital structure influence on firm performance: An empirical analysis of oil and gas firms in Nigeria. African Journal of Business and Economic Research (AJBER), 19(3), 395–415. https://doi.org/10.31920/1750-4562/2024/v19n3a18 (Scopus)
18. Agbadua, O. B., Ale, S. A., Chukwuto, N. O., Ojeogwu, C. I., & Okoh, J. I. (2024). Unravelling fiscal policy effects on unemployment: A Nigerian perspective through ARDL approach. Global Research Journal of Accounting and Finance (GRJAF), 5(1), 14-33.
19. Oyeranmi, A.O, Adamu , M,A & Okoh, J.I (2024). Government institutional quality and macroeconomic performance in Nigeria, NOUN Journal of Management and International Development , 7(1),
20. Ndekile, C., Ugwuanyi, W., & Okoh, J. (2023). Effect of strategic stakeholder engagement on successful project delivery. FUOYE Journal of Management Sciences, 7(Special), 55-67. Retrieved from
21. Okoh, J. I., Oyeranmi, A. O., Amahi, F. U., Agbadua, O. B., & Nwajei, I. M. (2023). Dividend policy and firm performance: A study of selected banks in Nigeria. NIU Journal of Social Sciences, 9(3), 69-76.
22. Erin, O., Okoh, J.I. & Okika, N.(2023), Risk governance and risk disclosure quality: An empirical evidence. Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting, 21(3) https://doi.org/10.1108/JFRA-04-2023-0198 Emerald (ABS ranked Journal )
23. Okoh, J. I., Madumere, I., Amahi, F. U., & Akom , P. (2023). Zero-based budgeting and financial control in Bayelsa state public service. Journal of Global Accounting, 9(2), 285-303. Available on
https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/index.php/joga/issue/archive A Publication of Department of Accounting, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
24. Okoye, I., Olokoyo, F., Ehikioya, B., Okoh, J., Adediran, O., Ezeji, F., & Ezu, G. H. (2023). Entrepreneurship financing and unemployment reduction in Nigeria. Journal of Emerging Trends in Management Sciences and Entrepreneurship, 5(1), 30-52.
25. Okoh, J.I., Oludami, A.O, Agbadua, O.B & Chukwuto, N. (2023). Private investment and economic growth nexus in Nigeria, Federal University, Otuoke Journal of Management Sciences, 7(1), 114-125.
26. Udo, E. S. Abner I. P, Ndubuaku, V, Udoh, B.E & Okoh, J.I (2023). Effect of FinTech on cash holding: Quarterly evidence from Nigeria, The Economics and Finance Letters, Conscientia Beam, 10(2),172-183 SCOPUS- International Available on :
27. Okoh, J.I, Eleje, E.O, Mac-ozigbo, A.A, & Mumeh, L. (2023). Need for credible commodity risk assets market in Nigeria: The roles of stakeholders, Journal of Accounting, Business and Finance (JABF), 2(1),1-13, A Publication of Department of Accounting, Benue State University. Available on
https://www.jabfonline.com/ (National)
28. Okoh, J.I. Oludami, A O., Amahi, F.U, & Ale, S.A (2023). International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Quality of Financial Statements in Nigeria: Investors’ Perspective, Veritas Journal of Accounting and Management Sciences, Veritas University Abuja 4(2), 137-153
29. Okoh, J. I., Mijinyawa, A. A., Nwajei, I. M., & Atokpe, M.R, (2023). Does globalization matter for human capital development ? Evidence from Nigeria, UBS Journal of Business and Economic Policy,1(2), 38-51 Available on
https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/index.php/ubsjbep/issue/view/157 A publication of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Business School, Awka
30. Okoh, J.I. Mac-Ozigbo, A A, Amahi, F.U & Agbadua, A.O (2023). Human Resource Accounting and Financial performance of selected banks in Nigeria, African Banking and Finance Review Journal,3(3), 350-366 A Publication of Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Available on international open access
31. Okoh, J.I., Mijinyawa, A. A., Agbadua, O. B Oyeranmi, A.O(2023). Non -financial benefits as instrument of motivation and employee performance in tertiary institutions in Nigeria, Journal of Accounting, Business and Finance (JABF), 2(1),48-59, A publication of Department of Accounting, Benue State University. Available on
32. Tyohen, T. J, Okoh, J.I, Afrogha, O & Ale, S.A (2023). Firm specific attributes and tax aggressiveness: Empirical insight from Insurance companies in Nigeria, Journal of Research and Development Studies, 7(1), 100-112, A publication of College of Social and Management Sciences, Western Delta University, Oghara Delta State.
33. Okoh, J. I., Amahi, F. U., Chukwuto, N., & Agbadua, O. B. (2023). Appraisal of the real growth effect of financial deepening indicators: Evidence from Nigeria. African Banking and Finance Review Journal, 2(2), 123-136.
34. Okoh, J. I., Amahi, F. U., Agbadua, A.O, Atokpe, M.R,& Nwajei, I. M (2023). Influence of Accounting Record keeping and Financial literacy on the financial performance of SMEs in Abuja Metropolis, African Banking and Finance Review Journal, 3(3).126-141,. Available on international open access
35. Aderemi, T.A, Opele, A. M, Okoh, J.I & Al-faryan, M.A.S (2023). Econometric analysis of small and medium scale enterprises and employment creation in Nigeria, Managerial and Decision Economics, 44(33), 1624-1633, Available on
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36. Nwoye, N.G, Anowor, O.F, Okoh, J.I, Okanya, O.C,Obayi, P.M, Mbah, P.C, Onwumere, J.U, Ojei, A & Onwuselogu,O.C (2023). Government Expenditures, Foreign aids and remittances: A review of income inequality in Nigeria, African Journal of Business and Economic Research. 18(3),187-209 Available on
37. Okoh, J. I., Oludami, A. O., Agbadua, O. B., Amahi, F. U., & Oyeranmi, A. O. (2023). Fiscal policy and government revenue nexus: Evidence from Nigeria. The Journal of Accounting and Management, 13(2), 68–82.
38. Okoh, J.I. Oyerami, A.O, Adamu, M,A & Agbadua, O.B.(2023). Human Capital Development and Manufacturing Sector Development in Nigeria, Accounting and Taxation Review, 7(1), 1-16, A publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin, Benin-City, Nigeria, Available on
39. Okoh, J.I; Olanipekunm, W.D;Aderemi, T.A;& Al-Faryam, M (2022). Stochastic panel analysis of globalization and poverty reduction in BRICS countries: implications for sustainable development, International Journal of Management , Economics and Social Sciences (IJMESS), 11, (2/3), 98-119 Available on http://hdl.handle.net/10419/266169 SCOPUS
40. Okoh, J. I , Oyeranmi, A.O, Agbadua, O.B & Nnamdi T (2022). Entrepreneurship financing and human capital development in Nigeria, Journal of emerging trends in management and entrepreneurship, 4(2), 155-162. Available on
https://www.jetmase.com A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, Chukwuemaka Odumegwu Ojokwu University, Nigeria
41. Akindele-Sotunbo, D., Okoh, J.I, Olanipekun, W.D & Aderemi, T.A (2022), Energy sustainability and human welfare in Nigeria: Implications for sustainable development, Economic Insights -Trends and Challenges, 3, 1-9 Available on
https://www.upg-bulletin-se.ro/wp- A publication of Petroleum-Gas University of Ploiesti, Romania Faculty of Economic Sciences
42. Okoye, L.U, Adeleye, B.N, Okoro, E.E, Okoh, J.I., Ezu, G.K & Anyawu, F.A (2022). Effect of gas flaring, oil rent and fossil fuel on economic performance: The case of Nigeria, Resources Policy 77, Available on https//www.
43. Aderemi, T.A, Aransiola, I., J, Ojo, L.B; Ojo, J.O & Okoh, J.I (2022).Does entrepreneurship financing contribute to industrial development in Nigeria? : Evidence from small and medium scale enterprises. World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 18(5-6), 592-601. Available on
https://www.inderscienceonline.com/doi/abs/10.1504/WREMSD.2022.125638 (SCOPUS- INDERSCIENCE PUBLISHERS)
44. Okoh, J.I. , Mac-Ozigbo, A., Oparaduru, J. & Aderemi, T (2022). Assessment of the impact of the CBN stimulus packages on the economic sustainability of SMEs in the COVID-19 Epic Centres of Nigeria, Journal of Accounting and management, 12(2), 29-44 A publication of university of Danibius, Romania Available on
45. Okoh, J.I, Mac-Ozigbo, A., Ishola, T., Ihiabe, S.I & Oparaduru (2021). Impact of government expenditure on educational and agricultural sectors in Nigeria, NOUN Journal of Management and International Development, 6(1), 1-19. A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, NOUN, Abuja.
46. Okoh, J.I., Olowo, S.O, Hassan, C.O, Aderemi, T, A, Peter, O.O.& Alejo, A (2021). External debt and exchange rate fluctuations (1990-2017), African Journal of Business and Economic Research, 167-179 Available on
47. Okoye, L.U., Omankhanlen, A.E., Okoh, J.I., Ehikioya, B.I., Ezu, G.K (2021). Effect of energy utilization and financial development on economic growth in Nigeria. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 11(2), pp. 392–401. Available on
48. Okoh, J.I., Obiagha, J.C, Mumeh, L, Uzor, K, & Obanyi, L.N (2021). Reinvestigating the impact of Value Added Tax (VAT) as source of revenue in Nigerian Economy, FUO quarterly Journal of Contemporary Research, 9(3), pp. 249-259 . A Publication of Federal University, Otuoke
49. Abada, F. C., Manasseh, C. O., Nwakoby, I. C., Iroegbu, N. F., Okoh, J. I., Alio, F. C., Lawal, A. I., & Asogwa, O. J. (2021). Relationship between unemployment rate and shadow economy in Nigeria: A Toda-Yamamoto approach. International Journal of Financial Research, 12(3), 271–283.
50. Obiakor,T.G, Ishola, J.A, Oresanwo, A.M & Okoh, J.I. (2021). Does entrepreneurship financing create employment in Nigeria? Economic The role of small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs), Economic Insights : Trends and Trends X(4), pp.83-90 Romania
51. Okoh, J.I., Ojo, J.O., Ishola, Aransola, Onyohun, H.C & Aromitunde, A.T. (2021). Do microfinance institutions play sufficient roles in entrepreneurship development in Ogun state? Empirical evidence from Sango Ota industrial area in Ogun State. Journal of Academic research in Economics,13(1), 57-71Available on
https://www.ceeol.com/search/article-detail?id=983316 Published by Universitates SPIRU HARET, Romania – Faculty of Accounting and Financial Management
52. Okoye, L.U., Omankhanlen, A.E., Okoh, J.I., …Ezu, G.K., Ehikioya, B.I. (2021). Analyzing the energy consumption and economic growth nexus in Nigeria . International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 11(1), pp. 378–387 Available on http://www.zbw.eu/econis-archiv/bitstream/11159/8132/1/1763026426_0.pdfSCOPUS
53. Kalejaiye, T.G, Okoh, J. I, Ishola, J.A & Aderemi, T.A (2021). Reinvestigating determinants of foreign direct investment inflows in European countries: Any difference from Romanian economy? Economic Insights -Trends and Challenges, 10 (2), 49-60 A publication of faculty of economic sciences, Petroleum gas-University, Romania ( Romania,
54. Okoye, H.C, Okoye, L.U, Okoh, J.I., Ezeji, F,N. Omankhanlem, A.E, & Onor, K (2021). Environmental factors affecting the performance of public senior secondary school students in Anambra state, Nigeria, Journal of Science Technology and Education,9(1), 270-285 A Publication of Abubakar Tafewa Belewa University, Bauchi
55. Olawumi, O, Okoh, J.I., Oluwole , S & Aderemi, T. A (2021) Crude Oil Exports and Economic Growth in Nigeria: An Implication for Export-Led Growth Hypothesis, Journal of Management and Science, 9(1), 31-42 Published by CEDEC Training Sdn. Bhd. Management Science University (MSU). Malaysia, Available on
56. Saadatu, B,A, Attahiru, M. S., & Okoh, J. I. (2021). Effect of culture and organizational climate on work ethics: The Islamic perspective. UMYU Journal of Accounting and Finance Research, 2(1), 102-113.
57. Okoh, J.I. & Dike, U. A (2021). Religion and Economic Growth: A correlational analysis, The NOUN Scholar (Maiden edition),179-187. A publication of faculty of Arts, National Open University of Nigeria. Abuja
58. Manasseh, C., Okoh, J. I., Abada, F. C., Ogbuabor, J. E., Alio, F. C., Lawal, A. I., Nwakoby, I. C., & Asogwa, O. J. (2021). Impact of financial intermediaries on Nigerian economic growth. International Journal of Financial Research, 12(1), 348-356 .doi:10.5430/ijfr.v12n1p348
59. Okoye, H.C, Okoye, L.U, Omankhanlen, A.E, Urhie, E, Okoh, J.I & Ezeji, F.N(2021). The role of financial literacy in poverty reduction, Journal of Science Technology and Education, 9(3) A publication of Abubakar Tefewa University, Bauchi. Available on
60. Okoh, J.I. (2020). Boosting the Nigerian economy through small and medium scale enterprises financing. KIU Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 6. No.3: 343-353. A publication of College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Kampala International University, Uganda ( International)
61. Timothy, A.A, Lucas, B.O., Okoh, J.I. & Samuel, A.E. (2020). Impact of corona virus (covid-19) pandemic of on small and medium scale enterprises in Nigeria : A critical case study. Acta universitatis Danubius, Economica Vol. 16 No. 4, 251-261. A publication of Danubius University of Galati, Romania. (Romania, International)
62. Okoh, J.I, Obasuyi, G.D & Onyekwelu, U. C. (2020). Relevance of corporate performance indicators on market valuations of quoted insurance firms in Nigeria, African Journal of Accounting and management research 7(2), 105-117 Published by University of Pretoria, South Africa (International)
63. Lucas, B.O., Amadi, C. E., Okoh, J.I. & Timothy, A.A. (2020). Political corruption, income inequality and poverty in Nigeria. Acta universitatis Danubius, Economica Vol. 13 No. 1: 7-19. A publication of Danubius University of Galati, Romania. (International)
64. Timothy, A.A, Ogunleye, A.G., Lucas, B.O. & Okoh, J.I. (2020). Globalization and Economic growth: Evidence from European countries. European Financial and Accounting Journal. Vol. 15 No. 1: 67-82. A Publication of University of Economics , Parague (Parague )
65. Okoh, J. I. & Mac-Ozigbo, A. (2020). Influence of macroeconomic variables on agricultural productivity in Nigeria: The ARDL model. Federal University of Otuoke Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. 4 No. 1: 18-29. A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University Otuoke.
66. Okoh, J. I. & Mac-Ozigbo, A. (2020). Fiscal deficit and economic performance nexus: Evidence from Nigeria. Federal University of Otuoke Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. 4 No. 1: 61-71. A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, Federal University Otuoke.
67. Okoye, L., Olokoyo, F., Okoh, J., Ezeji, F., Uzohue, R (2020). Effect of corporate governance on the financial performance of commercial banks in Nigeria, Banks and Bank Systems, 15(3), pp. 55–69 Available on
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68. Okoye, L.U., Omankhanlen, A.E., Okoh, J.I., Ezeji, F.N., Ibileke, E. (2020) Impact of corporate restructuring on the financial performance of commercial banks in Nigeria. Banks and Bank Systems, 15(1), pp. 42–50. Available on
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69. Akenbor, C.O. & Okoh, J.I. (2020). Tax fraud and National development of democratic societies: Evidence from Nigeria. The Academy of Management Journal., Vol. 15. No. 2.,115-135. A Publication of the Nigerian Academy of Management
70. Abu, S.O. & Okoh, J.I. (2020). Audit quality and earnings management of listed chemical and paints in Nigeria. Journal of Finance and Accounting Research, VOL.8 No. 1: 145-161. A publication of Department of Accounting, Faculty of Administration, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
71. Adereni A, T, Okoh, J.I, Fagbola,L.O & Afolasadde, F.I. (2020). Re-investigating foreign direct investment and poverty alleviation: Does status quo still hold within ECOWAS Sub-Region? EuroEconomica, 3(39), 29-37 Published by Danubius University of Galati , Romania
72. Aderemi, T.A, Ogunleye, A,G, Lucas, B.O.& Okoh, J.I (2020). Globalization and economic growth: evidence from European countries, European Financial and Accounting Journal. 15(1), 67-82. A publication of Faculty of Finance and Accounting, university of Economics, Prague Available on
73. Okoh, J.I, & Eke, R. (2015). Capital market and economic growth nexus: Evidence from Nigeria Journal of Business and Management, 17(11), 31-38. A research based institutional organization,
74. Okoh, J. I. (2019). Does bank credit affect agricultural productivity in Nigeria? Evidence from time series analysis (1981-2015). UNIBEN Journal of Accounting, Vol. 3. No. 1: 49-58. A Publication of Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin.
75. Inua, I. O., & Okoh, J. I. (2019). Corporate governance and asymmetric information in Cement manufacturing companies in Sub-Sahara Africa. UNIBEN Journal of Accounting, Vol. 3. No. 1. 23-34. A Publication of Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Benin.
76. Okoh, J.I. Onwuka, E.M & Ezute, I. (2019). Leveraging on Market -cost efficiency of agricultural products as a way out of food insecurity and poverty in Nigeria. African Journal of Development Research and Entrepreneurship, Vol.4. No.1 & No.2: 189-205. A Publication of Centre for Entrepreneurship & Development Research, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
77. Okoye, L.U., Omankhanlen, A.E., Okorie, U.E., Okoh, J.I., Ahmed, A. (2019). Persistence of fiscal deficits in Nigeria: Examining the issues Investment. Management and Financial Innovations, 16(4), pp. 98–109 Available on
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78. Okoye, L.U., Olokoyo, F.O., Ezeji, F.N., Okoh, J.I., Evbuomwan, G.O.(2019). Determinants of behavior of inflation rate in Nigeria. Investment Management and FinancialInnovations,16(2),pp.25–36Availableon
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79. Okoye, L.U., Omankhanlen, A.E., Okoh, J.I., Ezeji, F.N., Achugamonu, U.B (2019). Imperatives for deepening customer service delivery in the Nigerian banking sector through engineering and technology-based channels. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 10(1), pp. 2156–2169 SCOPUS
80. Okoh, J.I , Agbadua, O.B & Egwurube, O.G.(2019). Macroeconomic determinants of capacity utilization in Nigerian manufacturing sector, Journal of Social and Administrative Science, 3(2),1-17. A Publication of college of Social and Management Sciences, Western Delta University, Oghara
81. Udo, E.S, Ben,U.E, Abner, P., Okoh, J.I & Okolo, M.N (2019). Money supply and inflation rate in Nigeria: The missing link, Humanities and Social sciences Letters, 7(3), 156-166. Available online DOI: 10.18488/journal.73.2019.73.156.166. SCOPUS
82. Okoh, J.I. (2018). Foreign direct Investment (FDI) and Economic growth nexus: Evidence from Nigeria ABSTRA International Journal of Management and Business. Vol. 7. No. 2: 75-85. A Publication of Beulah Heights University, (USA).
83. Okoh, J.I. & Inua, O.I. (2018). Rough edges of electronic banking service delivery channels in Nigeria: Which way forward? Journal of Management and Organizational policy. Vol. 7. No. 2: 56-68. A Publication of Keele University (USA).
84. Okoh, J.I., Agbadua, O.A & Iyadi, R.C. (2018). Consumer price index and manufacturing capacity utilization in Nigeria: Any link? Journal of Economics, Management & Social Sciences. A publication of Federal University of Wukari, Taraba State. Vol. 4. Special edition, 207-220. .
85. Okoh, J.I. Osemeke, O,L & Mumen, L. (2018). Relevance or irrelevance of mergers & acquisitions on the financial performance of banks in Nigeria: A comparative Analysis. Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 4. No. 2: 1-14. A publication of the Faculty of Management Sciences, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education. .
86. Okoh, J,I, Rollins, O.I & katagun, B. . (2018). Linkage between marketing communication and banking sector: Evidence from selected banks in Nigeria. The Business Master. Vol. 5. No. 2: 99-107. A publication of the Faculty of Management of Sciences. Igmatius Ajuru .
87. Inua,O.I & Okoh, J.I. (2018). Audit quality and earnings management in quoted financial companies in Nigeria. Dutse Journal of Economics and Development Studies. Vol. 6. No.1.28-38. A Publication of Department of Economics and Development Studies, Federal University, Dutse.
88. Eleje, E.O., Okoh, J.I, & Okoye, L.U. (2018). Computer-based financial reporting and transaction processing system in the Nigerian banking industry: The role of financial managers, Journal of Management Sciences, Vol. 14, No, 1: 212-230 . A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
89. Inua, O.I., Okoh, J.I. & Victor-Ikoh, M.I (2018). Commercial bank lending and performance measurement of SMEs in Nigeria. Journal of Economics, Management and Social Sciences, Vol. 4. No. 2: 41-54. A Publication of Department of Economics, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State.
90. Okoye, L.U., Omankhanlen, A.E., Okoh, J.I., Isibor, A.A. (2018) Technology-based financial services delivery and customer satisfaction: A study of the Nigerian banking sector. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 9(13), pp. 214–223 SCOPUS
91. Okoh, J.I. (2017). Stock market capitalization and foreign direct investment in Nigeria: Investigating the nexus. East Africa Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies and Researches in Education, pp 250-267. A publication of the Department of Recreation management and exercise science, School of Education and Human Resources Development, Kenyatta University. (Kenya)
92. Inua, O.I. & Okoh, J.I. (2017) Macroeconomic determinants of the cost of doing business in non-financial companies in Nigeria. East Africa Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies and Researches in Education, pp 226-249. A publication of the Department of Recreation management and exercise science, School of Education and Human Resources Development, Kenyatta University. (Kenya).
93. Okoh, J.I., Onyekwelu,U.I. & Iyidiobi, F. C, (2017). Effect of petroleum profit tax on economic growth in Nigeria. International Journal of Business and Management Review, Vol. 5. No. 1.: 47-53. A Publication of European Centre for Research Training and Development , UK. (United Kingdom).
94. Onyekwelu, U.I., Okoh, J.I., & Iyidiobi, F. C, (2017). Effect of intellectual capital on financial performance of banks in Nigeria. European Journal of Accounting , Auditing and Finance Research. Vol. 5. No. 2: 29-43. A Publication of European Centre for Research, Training and Development, UK. (United Kingdom).
95. Okoh, J.I. & Onyebuenyi, F.E. (2017). Exchange rate risk behaviour and the financial performance of quoted non-financial firms in Nigeria. ICAN International Accounting and Finance Research Journal, Vol. 6. No.1: 249-257. A Publication of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
96. Okoh, J.I. & Onyebuenyi, F.E. (2017). Monetary policy and bank credit to SMEs : Evidence from Nigeria. ICAN Journal of Accounting & Finance. 3(2), 49-60. A Publication of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
97. Ugwu, E., Okoh, J.I. & Mbah, S. (2017). The link between bank credit and private sector investment in Nigeria from 1980-2014. Oradea Journal of Business and Economics, Vol. 11. No. 1 : 43-54. A Publication of Faculty of Economic Sciences, Doctoral School of Economics Romania. (Romania).
98. Obani,C.D.,Onyekwelu,U.C.& Okoh, J.I. (2017). Effect of retained earnings on financial performance indices of pharmaceutical companies in Nigeria. ESUT Journal of Accounting, 8(1), 215-225
99. Okoh, J.I. & Osemeke, L.O. (2017). Working capital management and the performance of cement manufacturing companies in Nigeria, NOUN Journal of Management and International Development, Vol. 4. No. 4: 89-102. A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria.
100. Okoh, J.I & Eke, R. I. (2017). Exploring the link between competitive marketing and financial performance of banks in Nigeria, Journal of Global Accounting, Vol. 5,. No, 2. 104-129.A Publication of Department of Accountancy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra State , Nigeria.
101. Okoh, J.I & Okoh, J.O. (2017). Influence of Foreign Direct Investment and Poverty reduction in Nigeria. Journal of Intellectual Discourse, Vol. 1. No. 1 136-146. A Publication of Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Bauchi State University, Gadau. (Nigeria).
102. Okoh, J.I & Ojeogwu,C. I. (2017). Exploring the nexus between liquidity management and performance of banks in Nigeria. LASU Journal of Business Review, Vol. 4. No. 2: 160-168. A Publication of The Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Lagos State University, Ojo. (Nigeria).
103. Okoh, J.I & Agbadua, O.B. & Ehiagwuina, A. I (2017). Guaging the effect of ICT on the performance of deposit money banks in Nigeria: Panel Data evidence. Research Journal of Financial Sustainability reporting. Vol. 2. No.1: 67-76. A Publication of the Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Management Sciences, Enugu Sate University of Science and Technology.
104. Okoh, J.I. (2016). Investigating the impact of monetary policy transmission variables on private investment in Nigeria. Quarterly Journal of Contemporary Research. Vol. 4. Nos 1&2: 286-296. A Publication of Federal Federal University Otuoke .
105. Okoh, J.I (2016).Public debt stock and economic performance of a nation (1986-2015).: The Nigerian case. ESUT Journal of Accountancy, Vol. 7. No. 2: 143-150.A Publication of the Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Management Sciences, Enugu Sate University of Science and Technology, Enugu.
106. Okoh, J.I & Okoh, S. (2016). Leveraging on non -oil revenue as a way out of economic recession: Evidence from Nigeria. LASU Journal of Accounting and Finance. Vol. 2 no. 1: 271-285. A Publication of Departments of Accounting, Banking &^ Finance and Insurance, Faculty of Management Sciences, Lagos State University, Ojo.
107. Okoh, J.I & Eke, R.I (2016). Bank credit as an instrument of economic growth in Nigeria: The private sector in perspective (1981-2014). VE-NUMU Journal of Economic and Development Issues. Vol. 1. No. 1: 152-164. A Publication of Department of Economics and Development Studies, Federal University, Otuoke, Bayelsa State. (National ).
108. Okoh, J.I & Eke, R. I. (2016). Implications of treasury single account (TSA) policy on commercial banks in Nigeria, Research Journal of Financial sustainability reporting, Vol. 1. No. 1.: 125-131. A Publication of Department of Accountancy, Enugu State University of Science and Technology.
109. Ezu, G. K & Okoh, J.I. (2016) . Effect of- tax revenue on selected macroeconomic variables in Nigeria (2000-2015). African Banking and Finance Review, Vol. 2. No. 2: 69-84. A publication of Department of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
110. Okoh, J.I. & Nkechukwu, G.C. (2016) Bank recapitalization and SMEs financing in Nigeria : Evidence from Heritage Bank limited. Journal of Emerging Trends in Management Sciences and Entrepreneurship. Vol. 2. No, 2 : 33-41. A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam.
111. Nkechukwu, G.C. & Okoh, J.I. (2016) Determinants of foreign direct investment in Emerging economies in West Africa.: A case of Nigeria. Journal of Emerging Trends in Management Sciences and Entrepreneurship. Vol. 2. No, 1 : 96-108. A Publication of Faculty of Management Sciences, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam.
112. Okoh, J.I. & Onou, D. P. (2016). Exchange rate volatility and the performance of Nigeria Economy (1970-2015). ESUT Journal of Accountancy , Vol. 7. No. 1. : 85-94. A publication of Department of Accountancy, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu.
113. Nze, D. O, Okoh, J.I . & Ojeogwu, I, C (2016). Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on earnings of quoted firms in Nigeria. ESUT Journal of Accountancy, Vol. 7. No. 1: 260-267. A publication of Department of Accountancy, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu.
114. Nkechukwu, G.C. & Okoh, J.I. (2015). Effect of economic growth on stock market prices: Evidence from Ghana. Journal of Banking and Financial Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1: 49-61. A Publication of the Department of Banking and Finance, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus.
115. Okoh, J.I. & Okoh, J.O. (2013). Banking reforms in Nigeria and Unemployment implications. Nigerian Journal of Public Administration and Local Government, Vol. Xvii. No. 1: 113-129. A Publication of the Department of Public Administration and Local Government, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
116. Okoh, J.I. (2012). The impact of public capital expenditure on private investment in Nigeria from 1970-2009. Nigerian Journal of Social Sciences. Vol. 8. No. 1: 122-135. A Publication of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
d. Refereed conference proceedings
117. Okoh, J.I et al (2024). Optimizing Fiscal Policy for Sustainable Manufacturing Capacity Utilization in Emerging Economies: Empirical Insights from Nigeria paper presented at the International Conference on Disruptive Technologies and the Accountancy Profession Organized by Department of Accountancy , Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in Collaboration with Oxford International College DEVI AHILA VISHWAVIDDYA University, India held 4th -5th September, 2024
118. Okoh J.I (2024).Impact of bank entrepreneurship funding on Poverty Reduction: Analyzing the role of macroeconomic factors in Nigeria paper presented at 1st International Conference of the Department of Accountancy. Enugu State University of Science and Technology with the theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Sustainability Reporting: Implications for the Accounting Profession & Stakeholder Value Creation held at the Professor Julius Onah Auditorium, ESUT, Enugu State, Nigeria on the 2nd & 3rd July 2024
119. Okoh J.I (2024).Gauging the effect of Fiscal and Monetary Variables on Manufacturing Capacity Utilization In Nigeria being paper presented at 1st International Conference of the Department of Accountancy. Enugu State University of Science and Technology with the theme: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Sustainability Reporting: Implications for the Accounting Profession & Stakeholder Value Creation held at the Professor Julius Onah Auditorium, ESUT, Enugu State, Nigeria on the 2nd & 3rd July 2024
120. Ibeh, G.F, Okoh, J.I., Ibeh-Gabriel, I, Okafor, C& Nwanlem , M.P (2023). Mitigating Methane Emissions in Rice production in Nigeria: Application of Methanotrophs for Sustainable Development a paper Presented at 4th NAS Scientific Conference with Theme: innovations in Science and Technology for attainment of Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria Held Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25thJanuary, 2023, Abuja
121. Dike, U. A. & Okoh, J.I. (2023). Intra-ethnic Wars in Nigeria: Economic and Religious Implications on Women. A Paper Presented at the international conference on the issues of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes held at Szczecin (Poland) from May 11-12, 2023.
122. Okoh, et al (2023). Macroeconomic Variables and Human Capital Development in Nigeria being paper presented at Abuja Annual International Conference organized by Department of Banking and Finance, UNIABUJA on Africa’s Socio-Economic Development Dialogue with theme; why is Africa’s still poor? Held on July 3rd -4th, 2023
123. Okoh, J.I & Okhogbe, A. (2023) Nonmilitary threats to Nigeria Security: the economic implications being paper presented in a conference with theme “A man in danger-around genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes “ held in Szczecin (Poland), May 11-12, 2023
124. Aderemi, T.A Bello, B.A, Olanipekun, W.D, Ologbeni, P & Okoh, J.I (2022). An empirical investigation on the predictors of industrialization in developing countries: A case of Nigeria Presented at the international conference on Africa’s sustainable development (ICASuD) with theme Africa’s economy and sustainable development from multidimensional and multicultural perspective, 19-20, October, 2022
125. Dike, U. A. & Okoh, J.I (2022). Migrant Patriotism and Economic Growth: Reviewing Moses’ Experiences as Motivation for Nigeria Diaspora. Presented at the International Conference, “Women-Migration-Safety, Experiences, Policies, Prospects,” held in Szczecin (Poland) from 9-19, June, 2022.
126. Dike, U. A & Okoh, J.I (2021). Gender inclusiveness and sustainable development: Any link? Being paper presented at the 6th international conference for women in science without borders, 3-5th November, University of Embu, Kenya, pp, 42-44 (International)
127. Okoh, J.I. & Mac-Ozigbo, A. A (2021) Financing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as an antidote to Poverty trap in Nigeria. Being paper presented at the 1st International Conference of Department of Accounting, University of Nigeria, with theme “Post Covid-19 Sustainable Economic Recovery in Africa: Governance, Accountability and Diversification,” held 23rd to 24th September, 2021
128. Okoye, L.U., Okoh, J.I., Omankhanlen, A.E., Olokoyo, F.O., Ahmed, A. (2020). Empirical examination of sources of inflation in Nigeria Proceedings of the 33rd International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2019: Education Excellence and Innovation Management through Vision 2020, pp. 9567–9577 SCOPUS
129. Okoye, L.U, Omankhanlen, A.E, Okoh, J.I, Urhie, E & Ahmed, A (2019). Government Expenditure and Economic Growth: The case of Nigeria. Proceedings of Socioint 2019-24th-26th at the 6th International Conference on Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Istanbul, Turkey. SCOPUS
130. Okoye, L.U, Okorie, E,U, Okoh, J.I, Olokoyo F.O& Ezeji F.N(2019). Exchange rate dynamics and economic performance: Evidence in Nigeria. Proceedings of Socioint 2019-24th-26th at the 6th International Conference on Education, Social Sciences and Humanities, Istanbul, Turkey. SCOPUS
131. Okoye, L.U., Omankhanlen, A.E., Okorie, U.E., Ahmed, A., Okoh, J.I. (2019). Economic determinants of deficit financing in Nigeria Proceedings of the 33rd International Business Information Management Association Conference, IBIMA 2019: Education Excellence and Innovation Management through Vision 2020, pp. 9185–9192 SCOPUS
132. Okoh, J.O. & Inua, O.I. (2019) Linking the stock market performance indicators with economic growth in Nigeria. The Business & Management Review 10(2). Conference proceedings of the Academy of Business and Retail Management (ABRM), PP 117 – 131 (USA)
133. Eke, R.I. & Okoh, J.I. (2018). Impact of e-dividend mandate in reduction of unclaimed dividend balances, In 4th ICAN International Academic Conference Proceedings (pp. 805-821). Available at online
134. Ahmed, A, Shittu, O.I, Okoye, U.L & Okoh, J.I (2017). Environmental Sustainability, Energy security and willingness to pay for green electricity in Northern Nigeria, Proceedings of 18th World Business Research Conference, 2-3, Hotel Carton, San Francisco, USA.
Development Finance , Entrepreneurship Financing and Accounting
1.Title: Assessment of the Impact of CBN Post COVID-19 stimulus packages on the Economic sustainability of SMEs in major Cities in the Six Geo-political Zones in Nigeria
Year: 2021
Amount N2,000,000.00 (Two Million Naira Only)
Status: Completed
Awarding Institution: National Open University of Nigeria Senate Grant
2.Title: Assessing the Impact of Non-Interest Banking on Financial Inclusion: A Study of Selected States in Nigeria
Year: 2022
Amount: N2,425, 000.00 (Two Million Four Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand naira only)
Status: Completed
Awarding Institution: National Open University of Nigeria Senate Grant
3.Title: Mitigating the Risk of High Student Attrition in Open and Distance Learning Institutions: A Study of National Open University of Nigeria
Year: 2022
Amount: N1,000,000.00 (One Million Naira Only)
Status: Completed
Awarding Institution: National Open University of Nigeria Senate Grant
4. Title: Assessment of the Impact of Infrastructural Facilities on the Performances of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises in some Cities in South-western Nigeria.
Year: 2023
Amount: N1,700,000.00 (One Million Seven Hundred Thousand naira only)
Status: Completed
Awarding TETFund Institution Based Research
5. Title: A scoping activity for analyzing and mitigating barriers to TNE between UK and Nigerian HEI’s
Year: 2024/2025
Amount: 25,000 (Twenty-Five thousand) British Pounds
Status: Ongoing
Awarding Institution: British Council
