Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT
BOARD APPOINTMENT
CURRICULUM VITAE
PUBLICATIONS, POST DOCTORATE
HONORS AND AWARDS
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Timeline
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Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia

Katampe,Nigeria

Summary

Skilled in Social Work, Psychology and Health Management. Inspiring Professor brings advanced teaching skills and department leadership experience. Goal-oriented to advance department, improve teaching and modernize courses. Extensive background in research and university fundraising.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professor of Governance and Leadership

AIU USA
03.2023 - Current

Lead Social Worker, Health Manager & CEO

Festrut Group
02.2010 - Current

Lead Social Worker & Health Manager

04.2005 - 12.2009

Class room Teacher

Confidence College
08.1997 - 05.1999

Education

LLB - Law

University of Suffolk
United Kingdom
11.2025

Master of Laws -

Liverpool John Moore University
United Kingdom
10-2025

Post Doctorate - Leadership and Governance

Atlantic International University
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
01.2024

Diploma - Structural Engineering

Alison
United States
01.2023

Diploma - Child Psychology

Alison
United States
01.2023

Certificate - International Business Environment

University of London
United Kingdom
01.2023

Certificate - AI Health Capstone

Stanford University School of Medicine
United States
01.2023

Certificate - Science of Well-being

Yale University
United States
01.2022

Doctor of Philosophy - social Work & Health Management

Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
Central America
01.2019

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources

Ladoke Akintola University
Ogbomosho, Nigeria
01.2015

Master of Social Works - Health Care

Ladoke Akintola University
Ogbomosho, Nigeria
01.2012

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma
Edo State, Nigeria
01.2005

Skills

  • Governance frameworks
  • Leadership development
  • Policy analysis
  • Strategic planning
  • Social work principles
  • Health management strategies
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team leadership
  • Organizational behavior
  • Mentoring students
  • Diversity awareness
  • Research and analysis
  • Creative questioning
  • Academic counseling
  • Student-centered learning
  • Relationship building
  • Social justice advocacy
  • Academic advisement
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Research methodologies
  • Curriculum design

Certification

  • 1 The Institute for Social Work & Geriatric Studies, Nigeria (ISOWG) Reg. 0061 Mandatory Education Development Forum (MADEF) Topic: Society & Aged; Culture, Care, Challenges and Collaboration Grassroots Literacy on Societal Value System: The ISOWG perspective ensuring transformation through effective Socialization Awarded Fellow, Geriatric Social Worker (F, iswog) 28th April 2012.
  • 2 The Institute of Professional Manager and Administrators of Nigeria (IPMA) Awarded, Fellow Member of the Institute. n.d.
  • 3 Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria (University of Lagos UniLAG) Reg. no. CILGPAN/F/013/013 Awarded; Fellow 15th August 2013
  • 4. Certified Professional Managers (CMC) Institute of Professional Management
  • 5. Chartered Administrator (ICA) Institute of Chartered Administrators
  • 6. Institute of Public Administrators of Nigeria (ICAP)
  • 7. School of Africa Entrepreneurship and Leadership Studies (AHHA PAP-hf)
  • 8. America Psychological Association APA
  • 9. Certified Fellow Public Health Practitioners (CFPHP)
  • 10. Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria
  • 11. Certified Manager Consultant (CMC)
  • 1. Stanford University United States. May 2023 Certificate in AI in Health Capstone
  • 2. Yale University United States. June, 2023 Certificate in Science of Well-being
  • 3. University of Michigan United States. Certificate in Social Work Practice Advocating Social Justice and Change
  • 4. Institute of Geriatric Social Worker Nigeria April,2012 Certificate Fellow, (F. iswog)
  • 5. Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria Feb.2014 Certificate Fellow (IPMA)
  • 6. University of Lagos (Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Admin of Nigeria) Certificate Fellow (Chartered)
  • 7. Institute of Professional Management Certified Professional Manager (CPM)
  • 8. Institute of Chartered Administrators Chartered Administrator (CA)
  • 9. Institute of public Administrator of Nigeria Certificate Fellow (FIPAN)
  • 10. Public Health Practitioners of Nigeria Certified Fellow (CFPHP)
  • 11. Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria Certificate Member (MICSA)
  • 12. The International Council of management Consulting Institutes. Certified Manager Consultant (CMC)
  • 13. Alison Education-CPD Certification Service, Certificate Global Health Initiative: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness USA (85%)
  • 14. UniCAF University, Professional Development Courses Certificate in Leadership in Organization
  • 15. UniCAF University, Professional Development Courses June, 2023 Certificate in Microeconomics
  • 16. Alison Education-CPD Certification Service, Certificate in Clinical Governance USA (100%)
  • 17. Alison Education-CPD Certification Service, Certificate in Working in the Health and Social Care Sector USA (84%)
  • 18. Alison Education-CPD Certification Service, Certificate in Fundamentals of Domestic Violence and Abuse USA (83%)
  • 19. Atlantic International University USA. Certificate in AI in Psychology
  • 20. Atlantic International University USA. Web Development Frameworks Spotlight React JS
  • 21. Atlantic International University USA. Certificate in International Markets and Their Features
  • 22. Atlantic International University USA. Certificate in Introduction to Computer Organization & Architecture
  • 23. Atlantic International University USA. Certificate in Insight to STDs
  • 24. Atlantic International University USA. Certificate in Earned Media & its Key Role in Brand Management
  • 25. Atlantic International University USA. Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation
  • 26. Atlantic International University USA. Certificate in Strong-Willed Children: How to Listen to Make Them Listen
  • 27. Atlantic International University USA. Certificate in Concentration in the Montessori Pedagogy
  • 28. Atlantic International University USA. Certificate in Renewable Energy- A Complete Picture
  • 29. Atlantic International University USA. Certificate in Imagery Research, Techniques and How it Relates to Performance
  • 30. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Continuous Deployment with GitHub and Vercel
  • 31. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Healthy Diet
  • 32. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Asset Market, Pricing Behavior of Asset, Fixed Income Securities and Interest Rate Decisions
  • 33. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Introduction to Cloud with Azure
  • 34. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in E-Commerce Companies
  • 35. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Independence in the Montessori Pedagogy
  • 36. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Generative Art with P5 JS
  • 37. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Productive Life and Goal Setting
  • 38. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Mental Health
  • 39. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Disaster Risk Management Part 1
  • 40. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in introduction to Computer Engineering
  • 41. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Appropriate Technologies: What are They and How can Proper Technology Strengthen Community Resiliency
  • 42. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Boundaries Without Saying NO.
  • 43. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Stock Exchange, Equities, Their Return, Volatility, Performance & Power of Compounding.
  • 44. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Introduction to Risk Management.
  • 45. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Procrastination in Workplace
  • 46. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Electrical Submersible Pumps-Theory, Construction and Operation
  • 47. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Introduction to Public Health Management
  • 48. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in The Fundamentals of Sociolinguistics
  • 49. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Project Management with Trello
  • 50. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in The Chemistry of Climate of Change
  • 51. Atlantic International University USA Certificate in Healing the Continent: Healthcare Innovation in Africa

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

  • July 2015- April 2017 Correspondence Lecturer Abuja Campus Ambrose Alli University
  • March 2021- March 2022 Post Doctorate Research Fellow Atlantic International University
  • July 2023- Date Academic Dean London School of African Entrepreneurship and Leadership Studies
  • Sept-Nov 2023 Education/Academic Consultant-UniCAF University-Remote

BOARD APPOINTMENT

  • July 2019-Date Executive Board Member Aniibol Group
  • February 2014-Date Executive Board Member Festrut International Management Institute
  • August 2020-Date Executive President Prestigious Elites Organization Nigeria
  • December 2021-Date Board Chairman Governing Council Prestigious Elites Organisation United Kingdom
  • December2021-Date Board Chairman World Highest Award Limited Nigeria and UK
  • December 2020-Date Executive President Festrut Leads University Foundation
  • December 2021-Date Executive President School of Africa Entrepreneurship and Leadership Symposium London

CURRICULUM VITAE

  • Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia
  • Nationality: Nigerian
  • State: Edo
  • Status: Married
  • DOB: February 28, 1980
  • Author: Nigeria the anatomy of her Existence https://www.amazon.com/Nigeria-Anatomy-Existence-Festus-Asikhia-ebook/dp/B08CHLDRMH
  • Publication link: https://aiu.academia.edu/FestusAsikhia
  • LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/festus-uwakhemen-a-a564856a/
  • Work Address: Plot 2311 Festrut Estate, Katampe Abuja, Nigeria
  • Work Position: Executive Board Chairman
  • School address: Atlantic International University Honolulu Hawaii US
  • Current Position: Research Fellow and Professor of Governance and Leadership, Faculty of Humanity and Social science
  • Contact information: +234 909 751 2017 +234 703 693 8885 +234 806 192 5678
  • Personal Website & Email: www.festusuwakhemena.com drfestusasikhia@gmail.com

PUBLICATIONS, POST DOCTORATE

  • Https://aiu.academia.edu/FestusAsikhia
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Forensic Analysis of Human mind and crime tendencies. Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Psychology of Medical Diagnosis. Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) African Parenting Psychology, Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Analysis of theory and Techniques of Interview for Health Workers in US Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Stress Management Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) The Psychology of Woman Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Behaviour Modification Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Consumer’s Behaviour Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Counselling Skills Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Critical Thinking Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Education Psychology Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Leadership and Direction Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Mental Health and Diagnosis Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Model Techniques Stress Management Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Obstacle to Human Development Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Organization Psychology Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Psychology Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Psychology of Learning Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Shame of Sin Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Applying Positive Psychology Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Strategic application of Human Development Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) The earlier Science Called Psychology Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Theory and Techniques of Interview Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) The Social Aspect of Psychology Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Social Psychology Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Functionality of the Mind Psychology of Governance and Leadership, Atlantic International University United States
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2014) Practice of Management Doctor of Philosophy, Health Management & Social Work Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2014) Organizational Behaviour Doctor of Philosophy, Health Management & Social Work Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2014) Emotional Intelligence Doctor of Philosophy, Health Management & Social Work Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2015) Achieving Growth & Sustainability Doctor of Philosophy, Health Management & Social Work Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2015) Management Consultancy Doctor of Philosophy, Health Management & Social Work Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2015) Human Behaviour in Social Work Doctor of Philosophy, Health Management & Social Works Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2016) Legal Aspects of Social Work Doctor of Philosophy, Health Management & Social Works Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2016) Social Work with Individuals Doctor of Philosophy, Health Management & Social Works Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2016) Social Work with Families Doctor of Philosophy, Health Management & Social Works Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2017) Managing Diversity and Racism in Social Work Doctor of Philosophy, Health Management & Social Works Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2017) Social Work and Health Doctor of Philosophy, Health Management & Social Works Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2017) Social Work and Child Welfare Doctor of Philosophy, Health Management & Social Works Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2018) Ethical Issues in Social Work Doctor of Philosophy, Health Management & Social Works Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2010) Advanced Child Psychology Master of Science, Social Work (Health Care) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2010) Information Literacy and Gateway Master of Science, Social Work (Health Care) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2010) Advanced Studies in Stress Management Master of Science, Social Work (Health Care) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2010) Gerontology Master of Science, Social Work (Health Care) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2010) Advanced Computational Statistical Method Master of Science, Social Work (Health Care) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2011) Social Welfare Institution in Nigeria Master of Science, Social Work (Health Care) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2011) Family and Life Spam Master of Science, Social Work (Health Care) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2011) Special Topics in Research Method (Social Work) Master of Science, Social Work (Health Care) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2011) Advanced Studies in Psychopathology Master of Science, Social Works (Health Care) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2011) Advanced Studies in Child Psychopathology Master of Science, Social Works (Health Care) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2012) Crisis Intervention and Management Master of Science, Social Works (Health Care) Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • Festus Uwakhemen A. (2020) Nigeria: Anatomy of Her Existence
  • Https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=festus+Asikhia+
  • Festus Uwakhemen A. (2018) Understanding your place on Earth and in Kingdom part 1
  • (2018) Secrets of God to Man Part 1 &2
  • (2018) Thanking God and Understanding Faith Part 1&2
  • (2017) Building your business on right foundation
  • (2017) Accepting Responsibility
  • (2017) Forces and Habits part1&2
  • (2017) Keys to Sweatless Life
  • (2017) Incumbrance part1 -3
  • (2018) Secrets of favour part1
  • (2018) Prayers against violent enemies’ part 1&2
  • (2018) Principle for Answer in prayers Part 1&2
  • (2018) Power to make wealth part 1&2
  • (2018) Overcoming Frustration
  • (2018) Overcoming Frustration through self-made errors Part 1&2
  • (2018) Definition of wisdom
  • (2018) Principle of faith in prayers
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) Psychology of Governance and Leadership Thesis submitted for the award of Post Doctorate in Governance and Leadership at Atlantic International University Honolulu Hawaii United States. Recommendation: Set up an agency to conduct drug and substance test for those seeking for elective office or appointment.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2019) Drugs, Substance Abuse and effect on Youth Development in Lagos, Nigeria. Thesis submitted for the Award of Doctor of Philosophy Health Management & Social Works at the Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica San Pedro Recommendation: Create training and intervention commission to solve the abuse of drugs within Nigeria.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2015) Human Management and Administrative Policy Thesis Submitted for the award of Master of Business Administration (Human Resource) Ladoke Akintola University Ogbomosho, Oyo State Nigeria. Recommendation: The law makers to legislate law to help protect citizens with the private and public sector.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2012) Social Works and Health Practice in Nigeria Thesis Submitted for the award of Master of Science (Social Works Health Care) at Ladoke Akintola University Ogbomosho Oyo State, Nigeria. Recommendation: The law makers should legislate law to license Psychologies, Therapists, Social Workers, and Public Health to regulate the unlicensed squawks in Nigeria.
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) The Re-arrest of Nnamdi Kanu-Contradictions on the Abduction and the legality or illegality of the procedure in law
  • Festus Uwakhemen, A. (2021) North and South Dichotomy and the Politics of Supremacy.
  • "The Founder – Festunifund". Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  • ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 "Festus Asikhia | Atlantic International University - Academia.edu". aiu.academia.edu. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  • Editor (2021-08-22). "Why Obaigbena is Africa's Media Giant, Say Award Organisers". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  • ↑"Why Obaigbena Is Africa's Media Giant: Award Organisers". Arise News. 2021-08-22. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  • ↑"Obasanjo, Balewa, Mandela nominated for leadership awards". Punch Newspapers. 2021-08-13. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  • ↑ Iwambe, Francesca (2021-08-13). "Obasanjo, Balewa, Mandela others nominated for leadership, Posthumous heros award". The Ideal. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  • ↑"Deal to send Leamington tomatoes to Nigeria (With video)". windsorstar. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  • ↑ METROWATCH (2014-03-22). "Edo Investor to Employ 15,000 Through Farming". METROWATCH. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  • ↑"Investor to employ 15,000 through farming in Edo". Vanguard News. 2014-03-24. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  • ↑"Dr Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia PhD". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  • ↑ Chris (2019-03-27). "Paul Kagame, Dr. Asikhia, Amb. Gilead, Others for the 6th WHAF INT'L Awards 2019". Leadership News - Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  • ↑"Chief Tesigimoje, Oba Adedokun, Mnangagwa, Others For 6th WHAF Awards 2019". Leadership News - Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2021-08-24.

HONORS AND AWARDS

Global Peace Festival Foundation (United Nations) Ambassador for Peace Afp / Nig /3230 By Dr. Jin Presto Moon International Chairman., African Students Union Parliament (ASUP) Africa’s Icon of Administrative Prudence Pan-African Hall of Fame Certificate March 2018, African Youth for Peace Assembly Merit Award of Excellence as Icon of Peace Certificate of Commendation 2017, The League of African Democratic Students Merit Award of Excellence, Icon of Nation Building July 2014, American-Africa Center for Human Resource and Economic Development Dividend National Achievement Award Distinguished CSR 8th November 2014, Nigeria Youth Parliament Federal Republic of Nigeria Certificate of Credence Icon of Greater Nigeria and Nation Building 22nd May 2017, Rock of Ages Christian Assembly Int’l Inc. Award of Excellence for Outstanding Contribution Towards Human Resources Development. 31st May 2015, African Dissent Magazine International Award 2014 Business Trailblazer Award, MOJ’s Entertainment Award of Honor in recognition of your generosity, charity, humanitarian service to the less privilege, Africa Highest Honour Award in Humanities and Entrepreneurship, Prestigious African Personality Hall of Fame PAP-hf, Honoris Causa Doctor of Management (Commonwealth University London Graduate School), United Nation Peace Ambassador

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Professor of Governance and Leadership

AIU USA
03.2023 - Current

Lead Social Worker, Health Manager & CEO

Festrut Group
02.2010 - Current

Lead Social Worker & Health Manager

04.2005 - 12.2009

Class room Teacher

Confidence College
08.1997 - 05.1999

Post Doctorate - Leadership and Governance

Atlantic International University

Diploma - Structural Engineering

Alison

Diploma - Child Psychology

Alison

Certificate - International Business Environment

University of London

Certificate - AI Health Capstone

Stanford University School of Medicine

Certificate - Science of Well-being

Yale University

Doctor of Philosophy - social Work & Health Management

Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica

Master of Business Administration - Human Resources

Ladoke Akintola University

Master of Social Works - Health Care

Ladoke Akintola University

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma

LLB - Law

University of Suffolk

Master of Laws -

Liverpool John Moore University
Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia