Dr Juliet Chika Ekwugha is the Acting Registrar of the Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ideato, Imo State, Nigeria. She hails from Obibiezena in Owerri-North Local Government Area in Imo State.

Dr Mrs Ekwugha obtained her Second Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Imo State University, Owerri, in 2010. (She obtained her first Bachelor's degree in Industrial Chemistry from UNIZIK Awka Anambra State.1996; PGD in Project Management ,FUTO ,in 2006,MBA in Project Management FUTO)... The Passion to enter the Social Sciences field grew stronger after taking up programs in Project Management,coupled with the nature of her Job as a University administrator .She further advanced her education with a Master’s Degree in Economics from Imo State University, Owerri in 2017 and a Ph.D. in Development Economics at the same institution in 2023.

Dr Mrs Ekwugha has a robust administrative profile, having attended various conferences and workshops both physical and hybrid.

As an Academic Administrator, she has co- published numerous journals in the field of Development Economics and AI - driven service - learning, contributing valuable knowledge and insights to the academic community.

Membership of Professional associations/bodies

She is a full member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM), Member,Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators( MANUPA) and Member Nigerian Economic Society ( NES).

In addition to her professional memberships,as the Ag Registrar Dr Mrs Ekwugha serves as the Secretary to ALL UNIVERSITY STATUTORY COMMITTEES : The Senate , Congregation, Convocation and Council..Her leadership and dedication to the University development are evident in her efforts to enhance the administrative arm of our University

Community Service

Dr Mrs Ekwugha is actively involved in community service, particularly through her work with the Anglican Mothers Union and Womens Guild Ministry in Egbu Diocese Nigeria.

She chaired and nurtured the Women Ministry of her young station The Good Shepherd Anglican church Naze Owerri from inception (2019-2023).

She was the Chairperson Emmanuel Anglican church Obibiezena Home and Abroad women for two (2) years 2022-2024

In her leisure time, Dr Juliet enjoys reading, listening to music.

She is very passionate about music and plays the piano.

Additionally, she likes going to the garden, which she finds to be the best way to explore nature.