GGJAF Editorial

Dr. James Ike Ugwu is an accomplished academic and editor specializing in accounting, finance, and public sector economics. He is a lecturer in the Department of Accountancy at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Nigeria. With a Ph.D., M.Sc., MBA, and B.Sc., Dr. Ugwu has authored over 40 publications, contributing significantly to research on taxation, financial management, and governance. His editorial expertise ensures scholarly rigor in finance and policy-related research. As an active collaborator, he plays a pivotal role in advancing academic discourse, fostering impactful research, and shaping policy discussions in Nigeria and beyond.

Professor Dr. Modesta Amaka Egiyi is a distinguished academic in accounting and financial management and a professor at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. She holds a B.Sc. from ESUT and M.Sc. & Ph.D. from UNEC. A fellow of ICAN, she is also affiliated with SWAN, ICAD, IPMA, IIAN, and CITN. Her research focuses on technology integration in accounting, particularly robotic process automation, and she has authored over 70 publications.

Prof. Egiyi has played key leadership roles in ICAN’s Annual Accountants Conference and the ICAN Academic Conference. She has received multiple recognitions for her contributions to finance and governance. Her notable works, including “The Politics of Borrowing in Nigeria,” provide insights into fiscal policies and economic sustainability. As an editor and researcher, she continues to shape academic discourse, advancing knowledge in accounting, taxation, and financial regulation through scholarship and professional engagements.