Austin Nosike, Ph.D.

Prof Nosike is expected to exercise general superintendence over the university and regulates the admission of students, subject to the guidelines and procedures approved by the University Senate and other relevant statutory agencies. He sees to the day-to-day administration and ensures that the provisions of the Laws, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the university are observed. He shall at all times advise the Governing Council on any matter affecting the finance, and the administration; be responsible to the Governing Council in maintaining peace, order and efficient management of the affairs and ensuring the enforcement of the Laws, Statutes, Ordinances and Regulations of the university; and be responsible to the Governing Council for discipline in the institution.

Prof Nosike has three decades of experience in teaching, research and community engagement experiences in both private and public institutions across Africa, America, Europe and Asia. Prof Nosike brings to James Hope University several years of experience as a distinguished scholar and astute administrator committed to championing academic excellence and international best practices in higher education and human capital development. His has previously held several administrative positions as Head of Department; Director; Dean; and Deputy Vice Chancellor in the university system across the globe.

Born on March 23, 1972, Prof Nosike graduated with Distinction from Anambra State College of Education, Awka and received BSc(Hons) Upper Second Class degree from University of Nigeria in 1993 before graduate studies at Centre for Social Studies(CSS), Warsaw-Poland; University of Lancaster, United Kingdom; Central European University(CEU), Budapest-Hungary and International Institute for Human Rights, Strasbourg-France. He holds MBA degree in Project Management from Universidad Catolica San Antonio de Murcia(UCAM), Murcia-Spain; PhD Economics(Distinction) from Universidad Central de Nicaragua; MSc Accounting and Finance and PhD in Business Administration from Universidad Azteca, Chalco-Mexico.

His illustrious career spans key roles and significant contributions across several institutions. Prior to this appointment, Prof Nosike has held senior management positions at International University of Equator, Bujumbura-Burundi; University of Kigali, Kigali-Rwanda; Metropolitan International University(MIU); Copperstone University, Kitwe-Zambia; and Ugandan Pentecostal University, Fort Portal amongst others. He was Visiting Professor of Finance and Management at Kigali Independent University(ULK); Visiting Scholar of Globalization and Development at Universidad de Basque Country, Gipuzkoa-Spain; President, Development Africa Consortium, a leading international consulting and research institution and President, African Academy of Economics.

Prof Nosike has in addition held several teaching, research, consulting and administrative positions at Open Christian University, Delaware-USA; African Institute of Management, Technology and Development Studies, Kigali-Rwanda; University of Mkar, Mkar-Nigeria; Uganda Management and Technology University(UTAMU); Avance International University, Kampala-Uganda; Kaduna Polytechnic; Nigerian Defense Academy; Technological and Economic Development Mission-(TEDEM);Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri; The African Management Institute, African Union Commission, Addis Ababa-Ethiopia and a number of other international agencies, governments and civil societies. He has also held appointments as Research Fellow, Professor, Chair and Director at Ballsbridge University; Granada Management Institute (Universidad de Granada), Granada-Spain; Afro-Euro Centre for Development Studies, Accra-Ghana and Mediterranean Centre for Social and Educational Research (Sapienza University), Rome-Italy.

With a robust academic background, Prof Nosike has consistently impacted on institutions, transforming them into dynamic centers of education and research. Prof Nosike began his career as a Journalist, human rights activist and public relations professional. His experience in management consultancy is broad, deep and current having worked with Ace Consultancy Services; Afro-Euro Consult and Peak Consultancy Services where he facilitated several human capital development initiatives including Senior Executive Courses, In-house Training Programs, Recruitment Exercises and Corporate Auditing.

Prof Nosike has organized over 100 international conferences, seminars and workshops across the globe. He maintains consulting status with several governments, international agencies and NGOs and has worked on a number of research projects and human capacity-building initiatives centered on globalization, corporate governance, development management, business environment, public/social policy, finance, consumer behaviour, industrial relations, environmental management, human ecology, project management, corporate re-engineering, peace, security and human rights.

Prof Nosike has fostered strategic partnerships with leading universities and global corporations. These collaborations have enriched academic offerings and provided invaluable industry insights and opportunities for both students and faculty. His dedication to global collaboration is demonstrated through the successful establishment more than 40 international partnerships and the creation of new university brands and centers across various regions. These efforts have extended the reach and impact of the institutions he has served, reinforcing their roles as strategic players in the academic community

Beyond his administrative roles, Prof Nosike is celebrated for his commitment to student mentorship and leadership development. As Dean of Graduate School at University of Kigali, he significantly boosted student retention through the Student Retention Enhancement Project. His mentorship philosophy emphasizes nurturing curiosity and empowering students for success beyond the classroom. Additionally, he pioneered Blended, Online, and e-Learning at several universities.

His global impact is reflected in his editorial and chair roles at over 30 international conferences, keynote invitations at more than 50 global events. Prof Nosike has served as External Examiner to several universities across the globe. He is a Quality Assurance Auditor and a member of numerous accreditation panels. He is a Chartered Administrator; Fellow of Board of Quality Standard: Fellow of Institute of Policy Management Development; Fellow of Chartered Institute of Professionals amongst others

Upon the invitation of the Government of Namibia under the auspices of the National Council for Higher Education(NCHE), Prof Nosike served as Chairperson of   the University Audit Panel in 2024. The appointment was in line with best global practices in headhunting for strategic positions in the management of Higher Educational Institutions (HEI). Engagement of the Nigerian-born academic, ushered in innovation and academic eminence in quality assurance, academic planning and resource verification  contributing to the country’s global academic discourse. His strategic initiatives resulted in curriculum review and widespread implementation of academic programs.

His innovative teaching methods integrate emerging technologies, interactive tools, and real-world applications, promoting critical thinking and adaptability. Prof Nosike has supervised to completion several PhD candidates and Masters Students who have excelled worldwide. His leadership, mentorship and research experience is enviable as he guides his team of postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows through the research journey.

Prof Nosike is a recipient of several fellowships and research grants. He has received many awards and recognitions to his credit as a global scholar. He won First Prize Essay Award, 1992 International Essay Competition for Nigerian University Students (Forum for the Advancement of Nigeria, Philadelphia-USA).He has received other awards, honours, recognition and prizes including Central European University Fellowship Award; Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Travel Research Grant Award; International Institute of Human Rights Fellowship Award; Imo State Government Scholarship Award (Imo State Scholarship Board);International Youth of the Year Award(Africa), International Biographical Centre, Cambridge England; Marquis Who’s Who in the World; International Who’s Who of Professionals, North Carolina USA;20th Century Award for Achievement in Education; Dictionary of International Biography and Special Commendation from the Chairman of Editorial Board, Imo Newspapers Ltd (The Statesman).

Prof  Nosike was a Delegate, Pan African Summit on Water, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2003;West African Delegate at African Civil Society Consultative Meeting on Water, Sanitation and Human Settlement,(UNECA, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia),2004; Special Observer at 2003 African Ministerial Council on Water and Sanitation, Addis Ababa; Nigerian Delegate at the African Hunger Summit, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa,2004;Delegate at the 3rd Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union; Special Observer at 5th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union; Secretary of Dr. Jean Griffith Team on Human Resources Selection Panel at African Union Commission, 2004; Chairman, Board of Trustees, Centre for Environment and Community Development, 2002–;Co-founder, Network on Water and Development in Nigeria,2003; and Secretary, Niger Delta Network on Human Rights.

He was Chairman, Human Settlement Session(Africa) for the Commission for Sustainable Development(CSD12) at UN Conference Centre, Addis Ababa; Secretary, Nigeria Money and Capital Market Project in 1995;Project Team Leader of Niger Delta Environmental Health Project in 2003; 1996 Guest Lecturer, Association of Citizens for Service, Lagos; Team Leader, Economic Globalization and Labour Study Group, Afro-Euro Centre for Development Studies, Warsaw in 2006; Resource Fellow, African Leadership Forum, Ota-Abeokuta; Consultant on Water, Sanitation and Human Ecology, United Nations Commission for Africa (UNECA), Addis Ababa-Ethiopia; Regional Co-ordinator, Association of Citizens for Service, 1994-1996; Member, Imo State Committee on the Review of Education and Development, 1995; Guest Lecturer at 2000 Jubilee Youth Rally, Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria; Trustee, Youths for Christ Foundation,1999-;Member, Governing Council, Centre for Applied Development and Public Policy, Abidjan; Chairman, Publicity Sub-Committee, 1992 Second Alvana Social Science Congress; Member, Advisory Panel for the Programme on Spatial Equity of Social Services in Nigeria; Founder of Cajetan Nosike Memorial Trust; Member, of “Nigerian Development Since 1960” Project and Nigerian Development Council, Abuja.

His global impact as an eminent scholar is reflected in his editorial and chair roles at over 30 international conferences, keynote invitations at more than 50 global events, Prof Nosike has participated, co-ordinated and served on over 30 research programs. He has made significant scholarly contributions with over 200 publications including books, edited book of readings, conference proceedings, academic journal articles, book chapters, conference papers and monographs to his credit. He has delivered Convocation Lectures, Invited Lectures, Keynote Speeches, Lead papers at several events in different countries.

Prof Nosike is founding President, African Association of Journal Editors. He is Editor in Chief, Journal of Business and Economics; Editor in Chief, Journal of Social and Educational Research; Editor, African Journal of Development Studies, Editorial Consultant, Tonyben Publishers Ltd; Consultant Macmillan Press Ltd, Lagos; Editorial Consultant, Fourth Dimension Publishers Ltd, Enugu; Book Reviewer, Micro Computer Application for the New Age,2000; Managing Editor, Journal of Social and Policy Studies; Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Women Studies and Research; Editor, African Development Review (Joint Publication of the African Management Institute and Development Africa Consortium); Secretary, Editorial Board, African Journal of Research in Education and serves on the editorial board of over 60 local and international journals.

James Hope University is most delighted to welcome Prof Nosike as a transformative leader with a proven track record in higher education and an outstanding commitment to fostering learning and research. He is balanced to make a sustainable impact on the university and the broader academic community. The appointment is expected to usher in an era of growth and excellence at the university. A scholar of Prof Nosike’s pedigree brings a holistic perspective to university governance with emphasis on a dynamic learning environment and community engagement. His vision for James Hope University is to promote a vibrant educational community where staff and students and other stakeholders are supported to achieve academic excellence. He is deeply committed to student success, and his tenure is expected to enhance more opportunities for innovation, research, collaborations, and a strong emphasis on community outreach. Prof Nosike, a Christian of catholic faith who has visited over 30 countries and speaks two international languages (Spanish and English).is poised to lead the JHU community of staff and students and inspire them to be leaders of tomorrow.