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Dr. Ifediora, Osita

Profile

Dr. Ifediora holds National Diploma in Estate Management from Federal Polytechnic Oko. B.Sc. in Estate Management at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka (UNIZIK). M.Sc. Estate Management (Project Management) - (UNIZIK) and PhD in Estate Management with specialisation in project management - (UNIZIK). Worked at Paul University Awka as Technical Officer (Estate), Assistant Lecturer, Department of Estate Management, Caritas University Amorji Nike, Emene Enugu Nigeria, Department of Estate Management - Ajayi Crowther University Oyo, Former Coordinator of Department, Estate Management, Ajayi Crowther University Oyo, Served as the Faculty Seminar Series Coordinator and Sub-Dean, Department SIWES Coordinator, Member of Dept. of Estate Mgt. Post Graduate Curriculum Development. committee. Led committee for valuation of building done under former Vice Chancellor - Rt. Prof Dapo Asaju. Formerly Assistant Secretary of Ajayi Crowther University Chapel Committee. An external Examiner, Department of Estate Management, Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashiuku. He is an associate member of the Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (ANIVS), Registered Estate Surveyors and Valuers (RSV), with ESVARBON - Estate Surveyors and Valuers Registration Board of Nigeria. He has published over 40 journal articles, textbooks, conference papers, and book chapters. Has reviewed articles for several reputable international journals including Elsevier. He is a peer reviewer of the International Journal of Research Innovation in Social Science (IJRSS) https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/reviewer/christian-osita-ifediora-1/, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) and International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science-IJLTEMAS. Also a Reviewer in Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering (Science Publishing Group) - https://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/617/reviewers. Dr. Ifediora has attended many academic and professional conferences delivered lectures/presented papers. Served as resource person in Delta State NIESV MCPD 2023 and Osun State NIESV MCPD 2022. A member of Oyo State NIESV 2022/2023 MCPD committee, Delta State branch NIESV 2024/2025 MCPD committee, Anambra State Branch NIESV 2024/2025 MCPD committee. A lead paper presenter - Anambra NIESV MCPD 2023. Member of Education Committee NIESV National 2024/2025 Council Year. He is currently the Chairman RESEARCH AND EDUCATION Committee, NIESV Delta State. He is a principal consultant, Osita Ifediora and Associate - A real estate firm. A managing consultant to Gilbert Nwanna and Partners ( A firm of Estate Suveryors and Valuers)

Publications

  1. Ifediora, C.O., Efobi, D.J., Igwenagu, C.L. and Idholo, I.O. (2025) Health Care Properties/Facilities: Identifying Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Factors as Key Factors in Real Estate Investment Decision, European – American Journals - International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research Methods, https://eajournals.org/ijirm/wp-content/uploads/sites/66/2025/04/Health-Care-Properties.pdf, 12(1), 23 - 35

  2. Ifediora C.O., Chukwuma, Isioma I.E., Makata I.F., and Idholo I.O. (2025) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Factors as Key Factors in Real Estate Investment Decision: Property Categorized as Hospitality, European Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Research, https://eajournals.org/ejhtr/vol13-issue-2-2025/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-factors-as-key-factors-in-real-estate-investment-decision-property-categorized-as-hospitality/, 13(2), 1-14

  3. E.O. Babatunde, S. Enomah, O.M. Akwenuke, M.A. Ibeh, C.O. Okwelum, M.M. Mundu, P.O. Adepoju, A.O. Aki, O.D. Oghenejabor, T.F. Adepoju, C.O. Ifediora and K. Mabel (2025) Preparation and characterization of Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) based biocatalyst for the transformation of kernel oil to biodiesel, South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sajce.2025.02.008, 52(2025), 200 - 210

  4. Ifediora, C.O. (2024) Contemporary tools for effective land administration and property management in Nigeria, Anambra State MCPD 2024, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Osita-Ifediora/research, 1, 10

  5. Ifediora, C. O. and Emoh, F.I. (2024) Sustainable Real Estate Investment and Wealth Creation Amidst global warming and climate change: A review, PM World Journal , https://pmworldjournal.com/article/sustainable-real-estate-investment-and-wealth-creation, 13(8), 1 - 12

  6. Shuaib, L. K., Ifediora, C. O. and Ahmed L (2024) The Realities of Withholding Tax in Nigerian Real Estate Transaction. , Iconic Research and Engineering Journals, https://www.irejournals.com/paper-details/1706093, 8(1), 604-611

  7. Okoronkwo, C., Oladejo, E. and Ifediora, C.O. (2024) Inexhaustibility of mineral resources: The case of Nigeria. , Journal of Built Environment, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/384043772_INEXHAUSTIBILITY_OF_MINERAL_RESOURCES_THE_CASE_OF_NIGERIA, 1(1), 1 - 9

  8. Joel, M. O. and Ifediora, C. O. (2024) Adequate housing provision and challenges of enforcement of minimum standards and setbacks in Oyo community;, PM World Journal , https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/pmwj139-Mar2024-Joel-Ifediora-Adequate-housing-provision-and-challenges-of-enforcement.pdf, 13(3), 1 - 12

  9. Ifediora, C.O. and Igwenagu, C.L. (2024) Identifying Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Factors as Key Factors in Residential and Commercial Properties/Real Estate Investment Decision, European American Journal - International Journal of Energy and Environmental Research, https://eajournals.org/ijeer/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2024/11/Identifying-environmental-social-and-governance-ESG-factors.pdf, 12(3), 1 - 19

  10. Ifediora, C.O. , Idholo, I.O. and Halim, (2024) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Factors as Key Factors in Real Estate Investment Decision: Mixed Use Properties, European - American Journal - International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability, https://eajournals.org/ijdes/vol12-issue-4-2024/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-factors-as-key-factors-in-real-estate-investment-decision-mixed-use-properties/, 12(4), 16-28

  11. Ifediora, C.O. and Nwosu C.C. (2024) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Factors as Key Factors in Industrial and Retail Properties/Real Estate Investment Decision, British Journal of Environmental Sciences, https://eajournals.org/bjes/vol12-issue-7-2024/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-factors-as-key-factors-in-industrial-and-retail-properties-real-estate-investment-decision/, 12 (7), 1-17

  12. Ifediora, C.O. and Nwodi, F.N. (2024) Ozoro traditional architecture versus modern architecture: Building materials types/sources and implications for real estate project management, PM World Journal , https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/pmwj147-Dec2024-Ifediora-Nwodi-Ozoro-traditional-architecture-versus-modern-architecture.pdf, 13(11), 1 - 17

  13. Chukwuma, I. E., Ifediora, C.O., Obaro, D. and Success, O (2024) Investigating Positive Management Practices in Property Management, Case Study of Ozoro, Delta State, PM World Journal , https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/pmwj146-OctNov2024-Elizabeth-Ifediora-Obaro-Orugba-Investigating-Positive-Property-Management-practices-3.pdf, 13(9), 1 - 16

  14. Halim, H. C. and Ifediora, C. O. (2023) Issues in Land Administration and Project Delivery in Nigeria: Challenges and Ways Forward., PM World Journal , https://pmworldlibrary.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pmwj132-Aug2023-Halim-Ifediora-Issues-in-Land-Administration-and-Project-Delivery-in-Nigeria.pdf, 12(8), 1 - 10

  15. Ifediora, C.O. and Efobi, D.J. (2023) Building facilities maintenance in (mission based) private tertiary educational institution in Nigeria, Contemporary Journal of Environmental Sciences, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375160030_Building_facilities_maintenance_in_mission_based_private_tertiary_educational_institution_in_Nigeria, 1(1), 95 - 105

  16. Ifediora, C.O. (2023) Impact of Hard Economic Realities on Real Estate Investment in Nigeria, NIESV DELTA STATE MCPD 2023, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375864886_Impact_of_Hard_Economic_Realities_on_Real_Estate_Investment, 2023(1), 1 - 20

  17. Ifediora, C.O. and Olaleye, A. (2023) Methods of Building Resilience Valuation: A Literature Review, African Journal of Housing and Sustainable Development, https://chsd.unilag.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Paper-3-of-African-Journal-of-Housing-and-Sustainable-Development-Vol.-4-No.-2-2023.pdf, 4(2), 29-38

  18. Ifediora, C.O. and Odunlami, O.O. (2023) Design Implications on Real Property Management: Making a Case for Sustainability, Journal of Property Research and Construction, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/377360406_Design_Implications_on_Real_Property_Management_Making_A_Case_for_Sustainability, 6(1), 34-44

  19. Ifediora, C.O. and Oshikoya, T.P. (2023) Challenges of Renting Apartments in Oyo versus Tenants’ Preference or Choice of Accommodation. , International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science., https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijriss/articles/challenges-of-renting-apartments-in-oyo-versus-tenants-preference-or-choice-of-accommodation/#:~:text=The%20challenges%20in%20renting%20apartment,non%2Davailability%20or%20absence%20of, 7(4), 57 - 65

  20. Ifediora, C. O. and Halim, H. C. (2023) Property development amidst global warming and climatic change: A review, PM World Journal, , https://pmworldlibrary.net/article/property-development-amidst-global-warming-and-climatic-change-a-review/, 12(5), 1 - 12

  21. Ifediora, C.O. and Efobi, D.J. (2022). (2022) Emphasizing Sustainability and Sustainable Development of Infrastructure in the future Cities/Communities , NIGERIAN INSTITUTION OF ESTATE SURVEYORS AND VALUERS , 1, 1

  22. Ifediora, C.O. and Efobi, D.J. (2022) Using smart phones-based apps, computer applications and geographic information system (GIS) in real estate practice., British Journal of Environmental Sciences, https://www.eajournals.org/wp-content/uploads/Using-smart-phones-based-apps-computer-applications-and-Geographic-Information-System-GIS-in-real-estate-practice.pdf, 10(1), 32-45

  23. Ifediora, C.O. (2022) Assessing the Use of Smart Phones-Based Apps, Software and Geographic Information System (GIS) in Real Estate Practice, European – American Journals - International Journal of Development and Economic Sustainability., https://www.eajournals.org/journals/international-journal-of-development-and-economic-sustainability-ijdes/vol10-issue1-2022/assessing-the-use-of-smart-phones-based-apps-software-and-geographic-information-system-gis-in-real-estate-practice/, 10(1), 26-41

  24. Ifediora, C.O. and Efobi, D.J (2022) Determinants of increased/rapid residential real estate development in Anambra State., International Journal of Developing and Emerging Economies, https://www.eajournals.org/wp-content/uploads/Determinants-of-increased-rapid-residential-real-estate-development-in-Anambra-State..pdf, 10(1), 40-53

  25. Oshikoya, T.P. and Ifediora, C.O. (2022) Women Land Ownership and Participation in Decision Making About Housing Development in Oyo South-West Nigeria, European – American Journals - International Journal of Developing and Emerging Economies., https://www.eajournals.org/keywords/woman-right/, 10(3), 14-22

  26. Ifediora, C.O. (2022) Real estate practice and security concerns in Nigeria: the role of smart technologies/artificial intelligence. , COMPENDIUM of reports from the international scientific conference. Higher School of Security and Economics (VUSI) Publishing Complex - Plovdiv, https://www.ceeol.com/search/chapter-detail?id=1113007, 12, 108 - 119

  27. Obineme, C. H., Udobi. A.N. and Ifediora, C.O. (2021) An Evaluation of Compensation Processes on Compulsorily Acquired Lands for Infrastructural Facilities in South East Nigeria. , Iconic research and Engineering Journal., https://www.irejournals.com/paper-details/1702597, 4(8), 23-32

  28. Ifediora, C. O, Obineme, C. H. and Ezeonyeche, C. I (2021) Estate Surveyors and Valuers: Issues and Challenges in the Application of Technological Innovations and ICT in Practice, European Modern Studies Journal., https://journal-ems.com/index.php/emsj/article/view/189, 5(1), 185-195

  29. Ifediora, C. O, Efobi, D. J. and Nwosu, C. C. (2021) Strengths, Opportunities, Weaknesses and Threats (SWOT) in Real Estate Sector: An insight for practitioners in Anambra State for Effective Practice, European Modern Studies Journal, https://journal-ems.com/index.php/emsj/article/view/190, 5(1), 196-207

  30. Ifediora, C. O, Ndive, P.C. and Efobi, D. J. (2021) Outsourcing and In-house Facilities Management Practices: Advantages and disadvantages, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology., https://ijisrt.com/outsourcing-and-inhouse-facilities-management-practices-advantages-and-disadvantages, 6(4), 338 - 344

  31. Idoko, O.R.E and Ifediora, C.O. (2021) Evaluation of procurement systems for project success in real estate construction in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355170468_Volume_2_Issue_4, 2(4), 381 - 388

  32. Oshikoya, T.P. and Ifediora, C.O. (2021) Housing Choice Determinant in Ibadan Metropolis. , International Journal of Civil Engineering, Construction and Estate Management (IJCECEM), https://www.eajournals.org/journals/international-journal-civil-engineering-construction-estate-management-ijcecem/vol-9-issue-3-2021/housing-choice-determinant-in-ibadan-metropolis/, 9(3), 33 - 41

  33. Ifediora, C. O. and Nwosu, C. C. (2021) The factors that influence the pattern of real estate development in Awka Anambra State, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, https://www.rsisinternational.org/journals/ijrsi/digital-library/volume-8-issue-12/136-143.pdf, 8(12), 136 - 143

  34. Ifediora, C.O. and Efobi, D.J. (2020) The built environment and urban development issues: an assessment of development control challenges of private real estate projects in Ajegunle Oyo, Oyo State., coou African Journal of Environmental Research., https://ajer.coou.edu.ng/index.php/journal/article/view/114, 2(1), 195 - 209

  35. Ifediora, C.O., Egolum, C.C. and Emoh, F.I. (2020) Human resources management practices and Human-related factors affecting private real estate project implementation success in South-East Nigeria., PM World Journal, https://pmworldjournal.com/article/human-resources-management-practices, 9(6), 1 - 19

  36. Ifediora, C. O. (2020) Change of use: caustic factors, reasons for low demand of purpose built commercial real estate projects and conversion to residential real estate projects in Ajegunle Oyo, Atiba L.G.A., Oyo State, PM World Journal, https://pmworldlibrary.net/article/change-of-use-caustic-factors-reasons-for-low-demand-of-purpose-built-commercial-real-estate-projects-and-conversion-to-residential-real-estate-projects-in-ajegunle-oyo-atiba-l-g-a-oyo-state/, 9(5), 1 - 17

  37. Ifediora, C.O. and Efobi, D.J (2020) Multidisciplinary approach and consensus of opinions: necessary options for curbing challenges affecting private real estate project implementation success., Academic Leadership (Online Journal). , https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350213874_Academic_Leadership_Online_Journal_Multidisciplinary_approach_and_consensus_of_opinions_necessary_options_for_curbing_challenges_affecting_private_real_estate_project_implementation_success, 21(6), 91-106

  38. Efobi, D.J., Odimegwu, C. N. and Ifediora, C.O. (2020) Estate surveying, valuation, education and practice in Anambra State: challenges faced by female professional practitioners, International Journal of Civil Engineering, Construction and Estate Management (IJCECEM), https://www.eajournals.org/journals/international-journal-civil-engineering-construction-estate-management-ijcecem/vol-8-issue-3-september-2020/estate-surveying-valuation-education-and-practice-in-anambra-state-challenges-faced-by-female-professional-practitioners/, 8(3), 41-57

  39. Ifediora, C.O. (2019) (2019) Development control challenges and land use compatibility: Professionals concerns and implications for health and safety. , CONFERENCE PAPER - NIESV, https://niesv.org.ng/admin/conference_doc2019/Development%20control%20challenges%20and%20land%20use%20compatibility.pdf, 1, 1 - 12

  40. Ifediora, C. O., Onyejiaka, J. C., and Ndive, P. C. (2019). (2019) Key competitive indicators (KCIs) for real estate project developers (REPDs) in Anambra State., International Journal of Civil Engineering, Construction and Estate Management (IJCECEM), https://www.eajournals.org/wp-content/uploads/Key-competitive-indicators-KCIs-for-real-estate-project-developers-REPDs-in-Anambra-State.pdf, 7(2), 16-29

  41. Ifediora, C. O. and Keke, O. V. (2019) Human Resources Management Practices and Real Estate Project Management Success in Awka South L.G.A., Anambra State. , International Journal of Civil Engineering, Construction and Estate Management (IJCECEM), https://www.eajournals.org/journals/international-journal-civil-engineering-construction-estate-management-ijcecem/vol-7-issue-2-may-2019/human-resources-management-practices-and-real-estate-project-management-success-in-awka-south-l-g-a-anambra-state/, 7(2), 1-15

  42. Ifediora, C. O., Egolum C. C. and Emoh, F. I. (2019) Conceptual framework on factors that constrain real estate projects implementation success in South East Nigeria, Global Journal of Advanced Research (GJAR), http://www.gjar.org/publishpaper/vol6issue5/d911r31.pdf, 6(5), 202 - 209

  43. Ifediora, C. O., Egolum C. C. and Emoh, F. I. (2019) Professionals’ perspectives on project management actions and project-related factors affecting private real estate projects implementation success in South East Nigeria. , Iconic Research and Engineering Journals, https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1701631.pdf, 3(3), 75 - 82

  44. Ifediora, C.O. (2019) Real Estate Projects Design and Pattern in Akulemu and Ajegunle Areas of Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria: An assessment of Key Contributing Factors, PM World Journal, https://pmworldjournal.com/article/real-estate-projects-design-and-pattern, 8(1), 1 - 11

  45. Ifediora, C.O., Ogunlola, A.A., Olubi, A.R. and Odunlami, O.O. (2018) (2018) Interdisciplinary collaboration: A panacea for sustainable infrastructural development in Nigeria., CONFERENCE PAPER - NIESV (2018), 1, 1 - 10

  46. Keke, O.V., Okoronkwo, C. and Ifediora, C.O (2018) Site and services as a viable option for accelerated development in Anambra State Nigeria. International Institute for policy review and development strategies, International journal of advanced research in public policy, social development and enterprise studies (IJARPPSDES), http://www.internationalpolicybrief.org/conferences/books-of-abstract/imo-conference-june-2018, 3(2), 124 - 134

  47. Ifediora, C.O. and Obineme, C.H. (2017) Organizational Commitment and Motivational Strategies across Estate Surveying and Valuations Firms: Implications for Professional Practice., EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR), https://eprajournals.com/IJMR/article/398/download, 3(1), 127-133

  48. Ifediora, C.O. and Obineme, C.H. (2017) Procurement in Real Estate Projects Development and Delivery: A Case of Human Resources and Material Resources in Awka Capital Territory, EPRA International Journal of Research and Development (IJRD), https://eprajournals.com/IJSR/article/632, 2(7), 71-77

  49. Ifediora, C.O and Keke, O. V. (2015) Valuation of Private Universities Library Resources: what to look out for while valuing same and things needed to be considered before arriving at fair opinion of value., International Journal of Science and Research. (IJSR), 4(11), 1535, https://www.ijsr.net/get_count_search.php?paper_id=NOV151443, 4(11), 1535-1539

  50. Ifediora, C.O. (2015) A theoretical approach to overcoming the challenges valuing Agricultural Property (Asset) for various purposes in Awka Anambra State, Southeastern Nigeria. , International Journal of Latest Research in Engineering and Technology (IJLRET), http://www.ijlret.com/Papers/Vol-1-issue-6/Complete%20Journal.pdf, 1(6), 31 - 35

  51. Ifediora. O. (2014) Analysis of Land Tenure System in Amawbia (Amobia), Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State. , International journal of science invention (IJESI), , http://www.ijesi.org/papers/Vol(3)1/Version-2/E0312024038.pdf, 3 (1), 24 = 38

  52. Ifediora, C. O, Idoko, O. R, and Nzekwe, J. (2014) Organizational Stability and productivity: the role of SWOT analysis and acronym for strength, weakness, opportunities and threat., International journal of Innovative and Applied Research (IJIAR), , http://www.journalijiar.com/article/176/organization%E2%80%99s-stability-and-productivity:--the-role-of-swot-analysis-an-acronym-for-strength,-weakness,-opportunities-and-threat/, 2(9), 23 - 32