The Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management was created out of the Department of Business Administration, which was the main pillar of the former Department of Management where the Management Programme was run as a B.Sc. Business Administration option. Conscious of the vision of the University, the department of Employment Relations and Human Resources Management seeks to produce highly knowledgeable, skillful, socially responsible, and entrepreneurial Human Resource Personnel who will contribute significantly to the development of the business organizations in Nigeria and Africa by guiding business institutions within global parameters for excellence and creativity.
The Department runs programmes that lead to the award of a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Post Graduate Diploma (PGD), Master of Philosophy (MPhil.), Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Employment Relations and Human Resources Management (ER& HRM). The programmes are designed to provide fundamental knowledge and then deepen the students’ grasp of basic knowledge, attitude and skills in the various competence domains of Human Resource Management as well as Employment Relations and their application within and across contexts. It also introduces them to the techniques and tools of research, develops in them the spirit of enquiry and generally prepares them to face challenges and solve problems in the field of Employment Relations and Human Resources Management.
Dr. Christopher Justice Njoku is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Public Relations and Advertising, Rivers State University, where he currently serves as the Head of Department. He has also served as the Coordinator of the Postgraduate Programme in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies. He obtained his Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in Mass Communication from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and his B.Sc. degree from Rivers State University of Science and Technology (now Rivers State University). Dr. Njoku is an active member of several professional associations, including the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the African Council for Communication Education (ACCE), and the International Communication Association (ICA). His areas of specialization include Public Relations, Advertising, and Strategic Communication. Over the course of his career, Dr. Njoku has taught at three tertiary institutions: Rivers State College of Arts and Science (now Captain Elechi Amadi Polytechnic), Rumuola; Rivers State Polytechnic (now Ken Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic), Bori; and Salem University, Lokoja, Kogi State, where he also served as the Coordinator of the Salem Business School, Abuja. He has published over 50 scholarly articles in reputable local and international journals and has contributed chapters to several academic books. Known for his hard work, humility, and passion for academic excellence, Dr. Njoku is deeply committed to teaching, research, and community service. His hobbies include reading, traveling, and engaging in social work
| Name | Rank/Designation | Area Of Specialization | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Samuel Biriowu | Reader/Ag. HOD | Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations | christopher.biriowu1@ust.edu.ng |
| Prof. Isaac Zeb-Obipi | Professor | Organizational Behavior/Industrial Relations/Human Resource Management | zeb-obipi.isaac@ust.edu.ng |
| Prof. Miebaka Dagogo Tamunomiebi | Professor | Human Resource Management/Industrial Relations/Organisational Behaviour | tamunomiebi.miebaka@ust.edu.ng |
| Prof Mark John | Professor | Industrial Relations/Human Resource Management | john.mark@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Don-Baridam, Letam Queen (Mrs) | Senior Lecturer | Human Resource Management | letam.don-baridam@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Bekwe, Habiganuchi Godfrey | Lecturer I | Human Resource Management | habiganuchigodfrey.bekwe@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Ekweozor, Uchenna Chizoba (Mrs) | Lecturer I | Human Resource Management | uchenna.ekweozor@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Omah, Okechukwu | Lecturer I | Organisational Behaviour | okechukwu.omah@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Obinna, Geoffrey Bakebiokroma Enyindah | Lecturer I | Human Resource Management | obinna.geoffrey@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Emmanuel, Ethel Ifeyinwa (Mrs) | Lecturer I | Human Resource Management | ethel.emmanuel@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Uhuru, Goodluck | Lecturer I | Human Resource Management | prince.uhuru1@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Okeah, Mary (Mrs) | Lecturer II | Human Resource Management | inimotimi.okeah@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Jaja, Inye Sunday (Mrs) | Lecturer II | Human Resource Management | inye.jaja1@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Okpara, Ngozi Adaugo (Miss) | Lecturer II | Human Resource Management | ngozi.okpara2@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Dienye, Mercy (Mrs.) | Lecturer II | Human Resource Management | mercy.dienye@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Akpe, Churchill Ikechukwu | Lecturer II | Human Resource Management | churchill.akpe@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Agbo, Joseph Ubolikeme | Assistant Lecturer | Human Resource Management | agbo.ubolikeme@ust.edu.ng |
| Dr. Nsirim, Ehule Fortune(Mrs) | Assistant Lecturer | Human Resource Management | fortune.ehule@ust.edu.ng |
| Okparanta, ThankGod | Assistant Lecturer | Human Resource Management | thankgod.okparanta@ust.edu.ng |
| Samuel, Ogonna Victor | Assistant Lecturer | Human Resource Management | victor.samuel@ust.edu.ng |
| Nna, Chimwebudum Owabie | Administrative Officer I | ||
| Wahunoro, Henry Amadi | Administrative Officer II | ||
| Egbema, Stella | Senior Executive Officer | ||
| Onyeozu, John | Clerical Officer | ||
| Dr. Worlu, Charles Chimerumeze | Assistant Lecturer | Human Resource Management | charles.worlu@ust.edu.ng |
| Wike, Young Chibulanotu (Mrs) | Assistant Lecturer | Human Resource Management | chibulanotu.wike@ust.edu.ng |
| Ihunwo, Adaobi Okanebelem (Mrs) | Assistant Lecturer | Human Resource Management | adaobi.ihunwo@ust.edu.ng |