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Blessing O. Ajunwa

Blessing O. Ajunwa

Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing & Investigation

Background

Blessing O. Ajunwa is a dedicated member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting (2005) and a Master of Business Administration (2014) from the University of Benin. In 2017, she furthered her education at the Nigerian Defence Academy, where she earned a Master of Science in Accounting and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in the same field.

Blessing has actively participated in various doctoral research workshops, seminars, and academic conferences. Her research, published in reputable journals such as The European-American Journals, the West African Journal of Business and Management Sciences, and The International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education, focuses on Advanced Financial Accounting, Financial Management, and the Manufacturing sector.

Areas Of Expertise

  • Advanced Financial Accounting
  • Auditing & Investigation
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Management Information Systems
  • Entrepreneurship & Skills Acquisition

Honors And Awards

  • Brand Ambassador, Kaduna Business School (2019 – Present)

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Accounting (In Progress)
    Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Accounting (2017)
    Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) (2014)
    University of Benin, Benin City
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting (2005)
    University of Benin, Benin City
  • Diploma in Banking and Finance (2001)
    University of Benin, Benin City
  • Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)

Key Publications And Presentations

  • Corruption and Diversion of Funds as the Menace of Funding Basic Education in Nigeria
    Blessing Ogechi Ajunwa, Samuel Eniola Agbi (PhD), Lateef Olumide Mustapha (PhD), & Ibrahim A. Muhammad
  • Firm Value, Corporate Attributes, and Tax Savings
    Soji Solomon Ikuemonisan (PhD), Alexander Omawunmi Dabor (PhD), Blessing Ogechi Ajunwa
  • Global Ethical Considerations and Accounting Practices in Nigeria
    Ifeoma Kate Nonyelum Maduka, Lateef Olumide Mustapha, Blessing Ogechi Ajunwa

Conferences Attended

  • Doctoral Research Workshop & Conference
    Theme: Workshop on Computer-Aided Data Analysis & Research Portfolio Presentation
    Venue: Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
    Date: August 22-24, 2022
  • International Conference
    Theme: Defence, Security, and Sustainable Development in Africa: Emerging Challenges and Responses
    Venue: Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna
    Date: July 27-28, 2022
  • Annual Conference on Basic Education
    Theme: Issues & Trends in Education: A Global Mandate
    Venue: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
    Date: February 21-23, 2022