The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Research, of the International University of Equator (IUE), Burundi, Professor Austin Njiribeako Nosike, was born on March 23, 1972.
Before his present role at IUE, he was appointed by Copperstone University (CU), Zambia, as its Deputy Vice-Chancellor in February 2022.
Early Life and Education
Born in Emii, Owerri, Imo State, Professor Nosike hails from a respected family, being the son of Raphael Iwuamadi Nosike and Annastecia Onumaraekwu Nosike (née Nnodim).
He began his academic journey at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), where he earned a Bachelor of Science with honours in 1992. He went back to his alma mater for another degree in Society Studies, earning another B.Sc in 1996.
His pursuit of excellence did not end there; he went on to gain global exposure and specialized expertise.
Professor Nosike holds three Master’s degrees in Business Administration; Management, and Accounting & Finance from the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (1997), Universidad Católica de Murcia (UCAM) in Spain and Universidad Azteca, Mexico respectively.
His academic credentials further include graduate studies at several prestigious institutions: Centre for Social Studies (CSS) in Poland, University of Lancaster in the United Kingdom, Central European University (CEU) in Hungary, and the International Institute for Human Rights in France.
He subsequently earned a PhD in Economics from Central University of Nicaragua, Central America (Spanish: Universidad Central de Nicaragua) and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Universidad Azteca, Chalco, Mexico.
Academic and Leadership Career
Professor Nosike’s academic career spans multiple continents and institutions.
In Nigeria, he held notable academic positions at Kaduna Polytechnic, the Nigerian Defense Academy as a visiting lecturer from 1994 to 1995, and Alvan Ikoku College of Education.
His expertise and leadership skills were further recognized internationally, leading to roles at the African Management Institute of the African Union Commission in Ethiopia.
His notable positions include:
-Dean, School of Graduate Studies, University of Kigali (UoK), Rwanda
-Visiting Professor of Management, Kigali Independent University (ULK)
-Professor of Business Management and Director of Research & Innovations, Metropolitan International University (MIU), Uganda
-Visiting Scholar of Globalization and Development, Universidad de Basque Country, Spain
-President, Development Africa Consortium
-President, International Association for Teaching and Learning, Spain
-Research Fellow, Professor, Chair, and Director, Ballsbridge University, Dominican Commonwealth
-Board of Directors/Governing Council Member, AIMTDS, Rwanda
International Engagements
Nosike, a former a former journalist at Daily Star Newspapers, Enugu and later Assistant Finance Editor at Newsflash Magazine has represented Nigeria and Africa at numerous summits, including:
-Delegate, Pan African Summit on Water, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2003
-Special Observer, African Ministerial Council on Water and Sanitation, 2003
-Delegate, African Hunger Summit, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, 2004
-Appointed by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) as Chairperson, Institutional Audit Exercise at Welwitchia University, Namibia, 2024
Participant in multiple African Union sessions and other key continental events
His commitment to sustainable development is reflected in his involvement with environmental and human rights organizations, such as the Network on Water and Development in Nigeria and the Niger Delta Network on Human Rights.
Publications
A prolific author, Professor Nosike has over 200 publications in leading international journals.
Some of his most notable works including the ones he co-authord are:
“Motivating the Nigerian Academic and Non-Academic Staff for Sustainable Higher Education: Insights for Policy Options“
“Understanding School Leadership and Management in Contemporary Nigeria“
“Information Technology (IT) and the Learning Society: Growth and Challenges“
Awards and Recognition
Professor Nosike’s contributions have earned him numerous awards and accolades:
-West Coast University Research Award
-Central European University Fellowship Award
-Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Travel Research Grant
-International Institute of Human Rights Fellowship Award
-Imo State Government Scholarship Award
-International Youth of the Year Award (Africa), International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England
-Recognition in Marquis Who’s Who in the World and International Who’s Who of Professionals, North Carolina, USA
+20th Century Award for Achievement in Education
Personal Life
A devout Catholic, Professor Nosike is married and blessed with children. His legacy is seen in the many successful professionals he has mentored around the world.
