Name
Mr. John Thompson Okpa
DepartmentSociology
DesignationAssistant Lecturer
EmailAbout Mr. John Thompson Okpa
Thompson John Okpa was employed in 26th April, 2016 as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria. He holds a B.Sc. degree in Sociology and M.Sc. degree in Criminology awarded by the University of Calabar, Nigeria in 2010 and 2015 respectively. He has taught undergraduate courses in the Department of Sociology, University of Calabar, an institution renowned for research and training. Thompson John Okpa has attended several conferences and workshops. He has also conducted several other multi-disciplinary researches, such as, Human trafficking and Socio-economic development of Akwa Ibom, Nigeria; Security Equipment and Policing in Central Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. He is a Member of Nigerian Anthropological & Sociological Practitioners Association. As a seasoned researcher, he has published over nineteen articles in both local and foreign journals.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First School Leaving Certificate | New Bethel Primary School, Onitsha Anambra State | 1997 | 2002 delete_forever | |
| B.Sc. Sociology | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State | 2010 | 2014 delete_forever | |
| M. Sc. Criminology | University Of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State | 2014 | 2016 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Ebingha, E. E., eni, J. S., & Okpa, J. T. (2019). Population growth and socio-economic development of cross river state, Nigeria. European Journal of Economic and Financial Research, 3(3), 20-35. | |
| Iji, M. E., Angioha, P. U., Okpa, J. T. (2019). Working hours and job security: an analysis of their relationship with commercial bank workers well-being and performance in Cross River State, Nigeria. European Journal of Economic and Financial Research, 3(4), 1-15 | |
| Ukwayi, J. K., Okpa, J. T., & Akwaji, F. (2019). Trends in illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria: highlighting the imperative of raising the red flag. American journal of social sciences and humanities 4 (1), 25-37 | |
| Ukwayi, J. K. & Okpa, J. T. (2018). Socio-demographic factors affecting the safety of lives and properties in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. Multi-displinary journal of research and development perspectives, 7(1), 23-25. | |
| Okpa, J. T., Ajah, B. O., & Okunola, R. A. (2018). Religious Fundamentalism and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Understanding the Intricacies. Journal of Religion and Theology, 2(2), 12-18 | |
| Ipole, P. A., Agba, A. O., & Okpa, J. T. (2018). Existing Working Conditions and Labour Unions Agitations in Cross River State Civil Service, NigeriaGlobal Journal of Social Sciences Studies, 4(1), 39-51. | |
| Ukwayi, J. K., Okpa, J. T., & Dike, E. (2018). Ethnic and Religious Conflict in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria: A Dangerous Threat to Human Existence and Business Activities. Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, 8 (8), 31-37. | |
| Ukwayi, J. K., Agba, A. M. O., & Okpa, J. T. (2018). Working Tools, Acceptance and the Performance of Security Outfits In Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 8(7), 465-474 | |
| Ukwayi, J. K., Adewoyin, S. A., & Okpa, J. T. (2018). Small arms proliferation, ethno-communal conflict, and underdevelopment: oke-ogun area of Oyo State, Nigeria European Journal of Social Sciences Studies, 3 (4), 183-194 | |
| Peter, A. I., & Okpa, J. T. (2018). Working conditions and employees’ productivity in Cross River State civil service, Nigeria. European Scientific Journal, 15 (8), 132-142 | |
| Ukwayi, J. K., Adewoyin, S. A., John, T. O., & Ofem, N. O. (2017). Public perception of small arms epidemic and conflicts in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State, Nigeria. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 5(2), 100-108 | |
| Ukwayi, J. K., Okpa, J. T., Adewoyin, S. A., Angioha, P. U., & Udom, H. T. (2017). Security Equipment and policing in selected Divisional Police Headquarters in Central Senatorial District of Cross River State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 22(2), 06-14 | |
| Okpa, J. T., & Ukwayi, J. K. (2017). Drug suspects perception of factors responsible for illicit drug trade in Cross River State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 22(5), 80-87 | |
| Ukwayi, J. K., & Okpa, J. T. (2017). Critical assessment of Nigeria criminal justice system and the perennial problem of awaiting trial in Port Harcourt Maximum Prison, Rivers State. Global Journal of Social Sciences, 16, 17-25. | |
| Ukwayi, J. K., & Okpa, J. T (2017). The effect of electoral and economic crime on sustainable development in Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Social Science Research, 5(2), 32-42. | |
| Igbe, J. E., Okpa, J. T., & Aniah, E. A. (2017). Working conditions and deviant behaviour of employees in the University of Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science, 22(7), 74-83 | |
| Okpa, J. T., & Ekong, I. D. (2017). Global and National Terrorism: Implications for Sustainable Development in Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science, 22(11), 49-56. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association 22nd National Annual Conference | Okpa, J. T., Ajah, B. O., Okunola, Akanji R. (2008). Religious Fundamentalism and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Understanding the Intricacies. | 2017-11-06 | 2017-11-09 | |
| Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association 23rd National Annual Conference | Okpa, T. J., & Ugwuoke, C. O., Public Perception of NSCDC Crime Control Strategies and Protection of Critical Infrastructure in Calabar Metropolise in Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2018-11-05 | 2018-11-08 |