Dr. Anas Egwuatu Elochukwu
Dr. Anas Egwuatu Elochukwu is a READER in CHINESE STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Reader in the Department of Chinese Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Research interests: Chinese history; Africa-China relations; Chinese politics; China's international relations.
Head, department of Chinese Studies (2022-).
Deputy Director, the Confucius Institute at Nnamdi Azikiwe University---2010-2013; 2018-.
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Address: | Chinese Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CHINESE STUDIES |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Xiamen University. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2017) September, 2013 to June, 2017 Doctor Of Law Political Theory |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, February, 2010) April, 2024 to July, 2009 BA (History & International Studies) History & International Studies |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2005) September, 2000 to September, 2004 BA (History & International Studies) History & International Studies |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head, department of Chinese Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2022 to September, 2024 |
| 2 | Deputy Director at The Confucius Institute, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Coordinator, Diploma Programme, Confucius Institute, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2012 to September, 2013 |
| 4 | Coordinator, Diploma Programme, Department of Igbo, African & Asian Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2011 to December, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2018, January) Conciliating Africa’s Ethnic Minorities With Affirmative Action In Poverty Reduction: Lessons From China. In B. Mpofu & S. Ndlovu-Gatsheni (Eds.), Security, Conflicts And Peacebuilding In Africa (pp. 299-314) Austin, TX: Pan-African University Press |
| 2 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2011, January) A Critical Assessment Of The History And Culture Of Pre-colonial Nigeria. In O.O. Uche & S. C. Okeke (Eds.), Nigerian History, Culture And Socio-political Development (pp. 20-38) Enugu: E-A-P Publishers, pp 20-38 |
| 3 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2009, January) Pan-Africanism. In I. Emejulu & C. Umezinwa (Eds.), Humanities For Tertiary Institutions Awka: Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 4 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2009, January) The Role Historians Played In The Struggle For Africa’s Independence. In I. Emejulu & C. Umezinwa (Eds.), Humanities For Tertiary Institutions Awka: School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Anas Elochukwu, Innocent-Franklyn Ezeonwuka. (2025, May), "CONCILIATING AFRICA’S ETHNIC MINORITIES WITH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN POVERTY REDUCTION: LESSONS FROM CHINA", Journal of Psychology, Sociology, History and International Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-9 |
| 2 | Anas Elochukwu, Innocent-Franklyn Ezeonwuka. (2025, April), "THE SUBSTANCE AND POLITICS OF NELSON MANDELA’S RECONCILIATION EFFORTS DURING THE MANDELAN DECADE", Awka Journal of History (AJOH), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 143-183 |
| 3 | Anas Elochukwu, Innocent-Franklyn Ezeonwuka. (2025, May), "FOCAC: RETOOLING THE AFRICA-CHINA RELATIONSHIP FOR THE 21ST CENTURY", Journal of Psychology, Sociology, History and International Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 69-75 |
| 4 | Anas Elochukwu, Austine Okere. (2025, May), "Africa’s Perception Of China: A Descriptive Discourse On Its Determinants. Journal Of Chinese And African Studies", ESTAGA: Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 1-22 |
| 5 | Anas Elochukwu, Innocent-Franklyn Ezeonwuka. (2025, May), "The Nigerian Diaspora in Guangzhou: Origin and Characteristics", JOLSA, (Issue 3), pp 16-32 |
| 6 | Anas Elochukwu, Innocent-Franklyn Ezeonwuka. (2025, April), "The Dilemma of Justice in a Multiracial Society", Multidisciplinary Journal of Law, Education and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 82-91 |
| 7 | Anas Elochukwu. (2025, April), "Factionalism in Chinese Politics", Njiko: A Multidisciplinary of Humanities, Law, Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 14-24 |
| 8 | Ebubechukwu Chinazaekpere Gwacham, Anas Elochukwu. (2025, May), "CLASSROOM ANXIETY AMONG STUDENTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHINESE STUDIES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY", ÉKWÉ INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM FOR SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 411-428 |
| 9 | Precious Chidimma Soba; Anas Elochukwu. (2025, April), "PRECARITY AMONG CHINESE LANGUAGE LEARNERS AT THE CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE AT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY: STUDY OF SINGLE-PROGRAMME STUDENTS", IDEAL INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL of IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, for SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 19-31 |
| 10 | Anas Elochukwu, Emmanuel Ozioko. (2024, August), "HISTORIANS’ ROLE IN THE DECOLONISATION OF AFRICA", OCHENDO: AN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE STUDIES, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 76-83 |
| 11 | Anas Elochukwu. (2024, June), "THE HUMANE IMAGE OF WAR IN PRE-COLONIAL IGBOLAND", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 109-118 |
| 12 | Ozioko Emmanuel Chibuzor, Anas Elochukwu. (2024, June), "RHYTHM AND RESULTS: INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF MUSIC IN ENHANCING CHINESE LANGUAGE LEARNING OUTCOMES", Awka Journal of Research in Music and the Arts, Vol. 17, pp 256-263 |
| 13 | Ozioko Emmanuel Chibuzor, Anas Elochukwu. (2024, May), "Exploring Ethical Frameworks and Human Relationships in Confucian Ideology and The Teachings of Jesus Christ: Comparative Analysis", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 33-37 |
| 14 | Anas Elochukwu. (2024, June), "NAPEP: A TRI-CAUSAL EXPLANATION OF WHY IT FAILED", Aquino Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 166-173 |
| 15 | Zhangbao Yu, Anas Elochukwu, Jiawen Zhang, Le Zhang. (2024, May), "Achievements and Challenges of Chinese Language Teaching in Nigeria: Study of the Confucius Institute at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 2008-2023", Open Journal of Modern Linguistics, Vol. 14, pp 496-520 |
| 16 | Anas Elochukwu, Emmanuel Ozioko. (2024, August), "Pan Africanism and Negritude", Igirigi: A Multidisciplinary Journal of African Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 15-19 |
| 17 | Yu, Z., Elochukwu, A., Zhang, J., & Zhang, L.. (2024, May), "Chinese Bridge: Strategies to Improve the Competitiveness of the Confucius Institute at Nnamdi Azikiwe University", Chinese Studies |
| 18 | Elochukwu, A., Ekoh, L.A., & Eneh. (2023, October), "Circular waste economy education and environmental degeneration hazard shock effect on food security in Nigeria", Journal of Applied Sciences and Development, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 38-49 |
| 19 | Ekoh, L.A., Elochukwu, A., & Eneh, C.. (2023, October), "Addressing education challenge for business wealth and innovative system maximization in Nigeria", Journal of Applied Sciences and Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 5-21 |
| 20 | Elochukwu, A.. (2023, August), "Contesting gender space: Demasculinisation of Guangzhou’s African Trader Population", Awka Journal of International Relations, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 137-152 |
| 21 | Anas Elochukwu, Austine Okere. (2022, July), "A COMPARISON OF INTERGOVERNMENTAL FISCAL RELATIONS IN NIGERIA AND CHINA", JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS (JIERADE) VOL.1 NO.1, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 13-26 |
| 22 | Elochukwu, Anas, & Ezeonwuka, Innocent-Franklyn. (2021, January), "Kagame: A Discourse On Strongman Rule In African Politics", Uzu Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 1-16 |
| 23 | Okere, Austine, & Elochukwu, Anas. (2021, January), "A Realist/liberalist View On Contemporary Great Power Relations: Where Does Africa Stand?", Journal of Chinese and African Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 45-59 |
| 24 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2021, January), "Strategies Of China And Japan’s Rivalry In Africa", Journal of Chinese and African Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 68-78 |
| 25 | Okunna, Stella, & Elochukwu, Anas. (2021, January), "ADDING VALUE TO AFRICA-CHINA RELATIONSHIP: UNIZIK CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE COMMUNICATING CHINA TO THE WORLD. Ogbazuluobodo: University Of Nigeria Journal Of Multidisciplinary Studies", Ogbazuluobodo: University Of Nigeria Journal Of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 115-121 |
| 26 | Elochukwu, A., & Umeagudosi, M.. (2021, May), "A profile of women’s cooperatives in Aguata, 1961-1999", Nigerian Journal of African Studies |
| 27 | Anas Elochukwu. (2020, March), "A Glance at Ethnicity in Nigerian Politics", Journal of Languages, Linguistics & Literary Studies (JOLLS), Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 16-24 |
| 28 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2019, January), "A Survey Of the African Diaspora in Guangzhou", International Journal Of China Studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 181-197 |
| 29 | Anas Elochukwu. (2019, March), "Neo-Biafranism in Guangzhou: Sociopolitical and Diplomatic Implications for China", Kaduna Journal of Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 149-160 |
| 30 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2016, January), "Guangzhou’s African Migrants: Implications For China’s Social Stability And China-Africa Relations. Contemporary Chinese Political Economy And Strategic Relations. An International Journal", Contemporary Chinese Political Economy and Strategic Relations: An International Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 1195-1213 |
| 31 | Eze, R. C., Elochukwu, A., & Bassey, J.. (2015, January), "Africa And The Beijing Consensus: The Optimism And Pessimism. International Journal Of Social Sciences And Humanities Review", International Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities Review, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 102-107 |
| 32 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2015, January), "China’s Peace Efforts In Africa Since The End Of The Cold War. Covenant University Journal Of Politics And International Affairs", Covenant University Journal of Politics and International Affairs, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 15-28 |
| 33 | Anas Elochukwu. (2012, December), "Zimbabwe Crisis: A Credibility Handicap for China's Africa Policy", Uzu: Journal of History and International Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 103-127 |
| 34 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2012, January), "Zimbabwe Crisis: A Credibility Handicap For China’s Africa Politics. Uzu: Journal Of History And International Studies", Uzu: Journal of History and International Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 103-119 |
| 35 | Elochukwu Anas. (2010, December), "A History of Globalization", Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 36 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2009, January), "Mugabeism: Rhesus Factor In African Politics", UJAH: Unizik Journal Of Arts And Humanities, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 50-62 |
| 37 | Anas Elochukwu. (2009, December), "Constraints on the War against Terrorism in the 21st Century", UZU JOURNAL OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (UJHIS), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 38-48 |
| 38 | Elochukwu Anas. (2007, December), "The Cost of Power in Nigerian Politics", UZU JOURNAL OF HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (UJHIS), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 22-30 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Anas Elochukwu. (2025, May), "Chinese Language Education in Nigeria", Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 12-29 |
| 2 | Anas Elochukwu. (2024, September), "Regulation of TCM: Lessons for Traditional Medicine in Nigeria", , Vol. 1 |
| 3 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2019, October), "Paul Kagame: The Need For Visionary Strongmen In African Politics", |
| 4 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2016, March), "Guangzhou’s African Community: A Potential Threat To China’s Social Stability And Relationship With Africa", |
| 5 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2016, March), "Guangzhou’s African Community: A Potential Threat To China’s Social Stability And Relationship With Africa. [Paper Presentation]. Creativity, Culture And Identity In Africa And African Diaspora, Austin, Texas, USA", |
| 6 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2015, July), "Pacifying Africa’s Ethnic Minorities With Affirmative Action In Poverty Reduction: Lessons From China. [Paper Presentation]. Toyin Falola International Conference, Pretoria, South Africa", |
| 7 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2013, May), "The Need To Learn The Chinese Language In The 21st Century. [Paper Presentation]. The Humanities & National Identity. Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", |
| 8 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2012, September), "The Humane Image Of War In Precolonial Igbo Land. [Paper Presentation]South-East Nigeria In Historical Perspective. Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", |
| 9 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2012, May), "The Humane Image Of War In Precolonial Igbo Land. [Paper Presentation]South-East Nigeria In Historical Perspective. Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria.", |
| 10 | Elochukwu, Anas. (2011, May), "China’s Economic Growth And The Polemics Of Sustainable Development. [Paper Presentation]. Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Women Cooperative societies in the old Aguata LGA 1961-1999" (2023). Completed Masters project by Nzubechi Mmesoma Umeagudosi (2018046011F) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Chinese & African Studies" (January, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINER" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "B.A. , Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos" (December, 2020 to December, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Appointment into the Faculty of Arts International Cooperation and Linkage Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2021) |
| 2 | Appointment into the Faculty of Arts Curriculum Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2021) |
| 3 | General Secretary, "IHE DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE [IDI]" (December, 2017) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Ihe Development Initiative" - 2 (member since 2016), http://ihedevelopmentinitiative.com.ng |