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Udo Emmanuel Samuel

Lecturer II

Basic Information

  • Udo Emmanuel Samuel
  • 08130455179
  • emmanuelsudo@aksu.edu.ng
  • Lecturer II
  • Accounting
  • Academic Staff

Profile

Dr. Emmanuel Samuel Udo, also known as Dr. Emmanuel Samuel Kenrick Udo, is a seasoned academic and finance expert from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. With a robust educational foundation, he holds a Ph.D. in Banking and Finance from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, a Master’s degree in the same field, and a Bachelor’s degree from Madonna University, Okija. His professional journey spans roles in academia and industry, currently serving as a Lecturer in the Department of Banking and Finance at Akwa Ibom State University.

Dr. Udo’s research interests span financial technology, capital structure, economic growth, and environmental finance, with numerous publications in high-impact journals. He has also contributed to policy discussions on financial deepening, economic sustainability, and the impact of green finance in Sub-Saharan Africa

Professionally, Dr. Udo holds several prestigious qualifications, including the Professional Doctorial Fellowship (PFD) from the Chartered Institute of Economists of Nigeria (2022), Fellow (FEC) of the Chartered Institute of Economists of Nigeria (2020), Fellow (FCIFC) of the Chartered Institute of Finance and Control of Nigeria (2020), and Full Member of the Nigerian Society of Economists (2020). He is also an Associate Member of the International Institute for Policy Review and Development (2018) and the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria (2017). His technical expertise covers advanced econometrics, data analysis, and quantitative research, making significant contributions to the understanding of financial systems in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Beyond academia, Dr. Udo has held key roles in finance and research consultancy, including serving as the Head of Finance for ESKU Group and Chief Researcher at EMMA-KENRICK BFDE Consult. He is an active peer reviewer for international journals and a regular presenter at academic conferences, making impactful contributions to the understanding of financial systems and economic policy in Nigeria and beyond. His commitment to academic excellence and leadership is reflected in his dedication to shaping the next generation of financial professionals.

Research Area

Financial technology, Capital structure, Economic growth, Environmental finance

Publications

  1. Ayange, A., Emmanuel, N. C., Rosemary, I. H., Ndudi, U. C., & Samuel, U. E. (2021). Effect of capital structure on firms' performance in Nigeria. Universal Journal of Accounting and Finance, 9(1), 15–23.
  2. Inim, V., Samuel, U. E., & Prince, A. I. (2020). Other determinants of inflation in Nigeria. European Journal of Sustainable Development, 9(2), 338.
  3. Ndubuaku, V. A. I. P., Inim, V., Ndudi, U. C., & Samuel, U. E. (2020). Effect of social networking technology addiction on academic performance of university students in Nigeria. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), 8(5),
  4. Samuel, U. E., Udoh, B. E., Prince, A. I., Okoh, J. I., & Ndu, O. M. (2019). Money supply and inflation rate in Nigeria: The missing link. Humanities and Social Sciences Letters, 7(3), 156–166.
  5. Samuel, U. E., Rosemary, I. H., Inim, V., Ededem, A. J., & Ndubuaku, V. (2021). Energy consumption and sectorial value addition on economic growth in Nigeria. Universal Journal of Accounting and Finance, 9(1), 74–85.
  6. Udoh, B. E., Jack, A. E., Prince, A. I., Ekeowa, K. I. L., Ndubuaku, V., & Samuel, U. E. (2021). Financial deepening and economic growth in Nigeria: ARDL and NARDL techniques. Universal Journal of Accounting and Finance, 9(4), 667–677.
  7. Ben, E. U., Udo, E. S., Prince, A. I., & Ibekwe, U. J. (2018). The effect of corruption on economic sustainability and growth in Nigeria. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 6(4), 657–669.
  8. Ibekwe, U. J., Samuel, U. E., Udoh, B. E., & Prince, A. I. (2018). The implication of naira devaluation to Nigeria's economic development. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 6(4), 572–584.
  9. Prince, A. I., Udoh, B. E., & Samuel, U. E. (2019). Customer relationship management model: A business strategy in a competitive business climate. International Journal of Supply Chain Management, 8(6), 1189–1198.
  10. Prince, A. I., Samuel, U. E., Jack, A. E., & Abner, C. K. (2019). Current and potential users' adoption of mobile payment technology in Nigeria. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), 8(Issue [number]), [page range].
  11. Prince, A. I., & Samuel, U. E. (2019). Employees' motivation in a competitive service and manufacturing sectors performance. European Journal of Research and Reflection in Management Sciences, 7(3), [page range].
  12. Udoh, B. E., Prince, A. I., Udo, M., & Kelvin-Iioafu, L. E. (2019). Insecurity on economic and business climate: Empirical evidence from Nigeria. International Journal of Supply and Operations Management, 6(2), 182–187.
  13. Samuel, U. E., Jack, A. E., Prince, A. I., Idogen, K., & Ndubuaku, V. (2019). Finance-led growth and growth-led finance: Evidence from Nigeria’s economic and financial sector development. Humanities and Social Sciences Letters, 7(4), 191–198.
  14. Samuel, U. E., Udoh, B. E., & Prince, A. I. (2018). Financial fraud and the effect of insider abuse in Nigerian banking sector. Journal of Financial Markets, 2(2), 110–118.
  15. Rosemary, I. H., Prince, A. I., Jack, A. E., Fausat, O. I., Enoch, E. N., & Samuel, U. E. (2021). Cash flow management and industrial firms' performance in Nigeria. Universal Journal of Accounting and Finance, 9(4), 701–711.
  16. Samuel, U. E., Prince, A. I., Inim, V., & Ndubuaku, V. (2019). Monthly stock market volatility on economic growth in Nigeria. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Technology (IJMET), 10(Issue [number]), [page range].
  17. Udoh, B. E., Udo, E. S., Prince, A. I., Ike, R., Tingir, T., & Ibekwe, U. J. (2018). Effect of administrative capital expenditure on economic development: An emerging nation outlook. Journal of Internet Banking and Commerce, 23(1), 1–17.
  18. Prince, A. I., Inim, V. I. O., Callistus, E. O., & Udo, E. S. (2021). Energy consumption effect on economic growth in Nigeria: Multivariate framework. International Journal of Economics, Management and Accounting, 519–542.
  19. Ndubuaku, V., Inim, V., Samuel, U. E., Rosemary, I. H., & Prince, A. I. (2021). Financial development on employment rate in Nigeria. Research in World Economy, 12(1), 267–278.
  20. Samuel, U. E., Prince, A. I., Inim, V., & Jack, A. E. (2020). SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the Nigerian educational system. International Journal of Management, 11(10), [page range].
  21. Ayange, A., Samuel, U. E., Prince, A. I., & Ndubuaku, V. (2020). Security expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria. Humanities and Social Sciences Reviews, 8(3), 553–561.
  22. Udo, E. S., Ben, E. U., Prince, A. I., & Ibekwe, U. J. (2018). The implication of naira devaluation to Nigeria’s economic development. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 6(4), 572–584.
  23. Inim. V. E., Udo, E. S., Jack, A. E., & Prince, A. I. (2024). Green finance and sustainable development nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa. FWU Journal of Social Sciences, 18(2), 78–90.
  24. Udo, E. S., Jack, A. E., Inim, V. E., & Emieseifa, J. (2024). Unveiling the transformative nexus of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and economic growth on CO2 emission in MINT countries. Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment, 11(12), 138–150.
  25. Udo, E. S., Prince, A. I., Inim, V. E., & Daniel, C. O. (2023). Financial technology and economic growth nexus: Quarterly evidence from Nigeria. Seybold Report Journal, 18(7), 106–129.
  26. Samuel, U. E., Prince, A. I., Ndubuaku, V., Udoh, B. E., & Okoh, J. I. (2023). Effect of FinTech on cash holding: Quarterly evidence from Nigeria. The Economics and Finance Letters, 10(2), 172–183.
  27. Udo, E., Inim, V., Prince, A. I., & Ogbodo, I. (2022). Effect of financial technology on economic growth in Nigeria. Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, 18(3), 390–401.
  28. Udoh, B. E., Prince, A. I., Enemuo, J. I., & Samuel, U. E. (2023). Oil price fluctuation, business and economic growth effect: Evidence from Nigeria. European Journal of Sustainable Development, 12(2), 119–134.
  29. Emmanuel, N. E., Prince, A. I., Inim, V. E., Emmanuel, N. C., James, S. O., & Samuel, U. E. (2023). Financial development, foreign direct investment, and CO2 emissions nexus: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Hunan University Natural Sciences, 50(6),
  30. Prince, A. I., Idamoyibo, H. R., Jack, A. E., Ndubuaku, V., & Samuel, U. E. (2020). Six-Sigma model and the growth of the banking sector in Nigeria. International Journal of Management (IJM), 11(11)
  31. Samuel, U. E., Udoh, B. E., Nneka, I. R., Prince, A. I., & Idogen, K. (2018). Naira redenomination: The Nigerian’s perspective. Journal of Global Economics, 6(3), 297.
  32. Udoh, B. E., Enemuo, J. I., Samuel, U. E., & Jack, A. E. (2024). Effects of industrialization on business and economic climate in Nigeria: Evidence from sectoral analysis. Global Business Review,
  33. Samuel, U. E., Jack, A. E., Prince, A. I., Idogen, K., & Ndubuaku, V. (2019). Finance-led growth and growth-led finance: Evidence from Nigeria’s economic and financial sector development. Humanities and Social Sciences Letters, 7(4), 191–198.
  34. Udo, E. S., Jack, A. E., Okoh, J. I., Agbadua, O. B., Eke, R., & Onyemere, I. (2024). Intricate capital structure influence on firm performance: An empirical analysis of oil and gas firms in Nigeria. African Journal of Business & Economic Research, 19(3),
  35. Prince, A. I., Inim, V. E., Ogbodo, I., Samuel, U. E., & Ndubuaku, C. N. (2022). Oil price surge and oil output in Nigeria: Effects of the Ukraine-Russia crisis. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(11), 439–444.
  36. Udo, E. S., Okoh, J. I., Ajudua, E. I., Amahi, F., Eke, R., & Afrogha, O. (2025). Green finance, technological innovation, and financial globalization: Assessing environmental quality in MINT economies. Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment.
  37. Samuel, U. E., Ogbeta-Ogwu, E. M., Dibie, N. P. I., & Enemuo, J. I. (2025). Financial inclusion, institutional quality, and environmental management in Nigeria. Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition.
  38. Enemuo, J. I., Idamoyibo, H. R., Ogbeta-Ogwu, E. M., & Udo, E. S. (2025). Exploring the N-shaped nexus between financial inclusion and environmental management in Nigeria: Evidence from the STIRPAT and DARDL framework. FWU Journal of Social Sciences, 19(1), 102–112.
  39. Udo, E. S., Ikeh, O., Prince, A. I., Edet, V. I., Emiesefia, J. A., Akpan, B. L., & Akpan, E. E. (2024). Asymmetric effects of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and economic growth on CO2 emission in MINT countries (1990–2022). Journal of Renewable Energy and Environment.
  40. Abugu, J. O., Amahi, F. U., Okoh, J. I., Agbadua, O. B., Udo, E. S., & Onyemere, I. (2024). Income-level analysis of money demand stability in Sub-Saharan Africa using cross-sectional ARDL. R-Economy, 10(2), 314–329.
  41. Samuel, U. E., Prince, A. I., & Imolemen, I. K. (2018). Effect of increasing infrastructural expenditure on economic growth in Nigeria. International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Research, 2(6)