Dr. Chika J.b.g Okpalike

Dr. Chika J.b.g Okpalike is a READER in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chika  J.b.g Okpalike

Staff Profile

Chika J. B. Gabriel is a Reader in the Department of Religion and Human Relations. He specialized in African Traditional Religion (with special interest in Mysticism, Symbols and Rituals), African Philosophy (with special interest in Metaphysics), Public Administration (with special interest in policy making and implementation). He is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia. His research interest is in African renaissance through harnessing the traditional African civilization in all areas of human life.

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Religion And Human Relations, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ARTS
Department/Sub-Unit:
RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2012)
February, 2008 to June, 2012
PhD African Traditional Religion
2University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, January, 2008)
March, 2004 to June, 2007
MA African Traditional Religion
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2005)
October, 2003 to October, 2005
MA African Philosophy

Relevant/Working Experience

1Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
October, 2021 to Present
2Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
October, 2018 to September, 2021
3Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
October, 2015 to September, 2018
4Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
June, 2011 to September, 2015
5Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
June, 2010 to June, 2011
6Lecturer, Pope John Paul II Seminary, Awka
October, 2004 to July, 2008

Creative Output

Books
1Chika JB. Gabriel Okpalike. (2022, January) The Blossoming of the Mustard Mabcom Systems, Awka in collaboration with SCOA Heritage Nig Ltd
2Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2016, February) Boniface The Strong: Social And Religious Connections And Disconnections Of A Twentieth Century Igbo,
3Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2008, December) Ichuaja In Igbo Traditional Religion iUniverse, New York
Book Chapters
1Chika JB Gabriel Okpalike. (2023, December) Obi to Aso Rock? Peter Obi: Beyond Ordinary Nigerian Politicking New Generation Educare, Enugu
2Chika JB Gabriel Okpalike. (2023, December) An Encounter with the Peter Obi Phenomenon New Generation Educare, Enugu
3Chika JB Gabriel Okpalike. (2023, December) Obinomics: Simplified Yusuful Management of Public Fund New Generation Educare, Enugu
4Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2012, ) The Dialectics Of Culture And Good Governance In A Nigerian Nation Structured Along Tribal Lines Rex Charles and Patrick, pp 228 - 237
5Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2012, ) Evidence Of Compatibility Between Witch Craft And Christian Practices Rex Charles and Patrick, pp 227 - 239
6Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2011, ) The Faith Factor In Nigeria's Project Of Sustainable Development Rex Charles and Patrick, pp 409 - 418
Journal Articles
1Chika JB. Gabriel Okpalike. (2024, March), "Ajofia in Chinua Achebe's Metaphorical Presentation: A Case for Sacred Spaces in Igbo Traditional Ecospirituality", SIST Journal of Religion and Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-18
2Chika JB Gabriel Okpalike, Ngozi Obiekwe. (2024, March), "Re-Examining the Food Security Paradigm in Traditional Igbo Communalist Economy as a Model to tackle Food Crisis in Eastern Nigeria", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 185-203
3Ngozi Dora Ulogu, Chika Okpalike. (2022, December), "The Dialectics of Elitist Leadership in Chinua Achebe’s A Man of the People and Ayi Kwei Armah’s The Beautiful Ones are not Yet Born.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
4Chika JB. Gabriel Okpalike#, Christian Emeka Chukwu. (2022, May), "Ekwensu Deity and the Paradox of the Christian Devil", CACH Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1)
5Chika JB. Gabriel Okpalike. (2022, January), "Crisis Management in the Present Nigerian Security Challenges: The Ethnocentric Option", Nnadiebube Journal of Religion, Culture and Society
6Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2021, October), "THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF RELIGION IN THE DEPLETION OF THE AFRICAN ENVIRONMENT AND IN RECOVERING THE AFRICAN ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY", SIST JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HUMANITIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 27-43
7Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2021, July), "Religious Proselytism And The Illusion Of World Peace", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 208 - 249, https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jrhr.v13i1.10
8Chika JB Gabriel Okpalike, Kennedy Darlington Ugah. (2021, November), "ỌGWỤEGO: Money-Making Ritual in Igbo Ethnology", Amamihe: Journal of Applied Philosophy
9Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2020, November), "Onweonye: Introducing The Concept Of Self-Personhood In Igbo Ontology", International Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 88 - 97, doi: 10.11648/j.ijp.20200804.12
10Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike, Kanayo Louis Nwadialor. (2020, December), "The Missionary Twist In The Development Of The Igbo Identity: The Dialectics Of Change And Continuity", Anglisticum Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 10 - 25, DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.0001/ijllis.v9i12.2139
11Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2018, February), "Oganihu Ndiigbo: Through The Social-existential Forces Of Ikeoha And Ikeotuonye", UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 18, (Issue 3), pp 46 - 69, DOI: 10.4314/ujah.v18i3.3
12Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike, Ngozi Josephine Obiekwe. (2015, February), "Faith In A Fourth Religion As Intrinsic In The Sustainable Socio-Economic Development Of Nigeria", American International Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 82 - 90
13Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2015, ), "The Re-Birth Of African Moral Traditions As Key To The Development Of Sub-Saharan Africa: The Igbo Paradigm", Journal of International Education and Leadership, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 15
14Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2015, June), "Ethnic Diversity As Tool Of Good Governance In Nigerian Political Dialectics", Open Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 142 - 151, DOI: 10.4236/jss.2015.36021
15Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike, Kanayo Louis Nwadialor. (2015, July), "The Contributions Of The Christian Missionaries In Building The Nigerian Nation, 1840-1960", Academic Journal 5 of Interdisciplinary Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 159 - 168, Doi:10.5901/ajis.2015.v4n2p159
16Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2014, November), "A Critique Of Western Education And Search For A Functional And Environment Based African Education", American International Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 178 -185
17Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2014, December), "Amosu As Life Force In Igbo (African) Mythology.", Ofo: Journal of Transatlantic Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 59 - 81
18Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2014, October), "The Christological Model Of Jesus As Folk: A Challenge To Christian Leadership In Nigeria", International Journal of Theology and Reformed Tradition, Vol. 6, pp 85 = 98
19Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2014, October), "The Transformation Of “African Mentality” As Fundamental To The Development Of African Societies", American International Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 79 - 86
Conference Papers
1Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike. (2015, ), "The Re-Birth Of African Moral Traditions As Key To The Development Of Sub-Saharan Africa: The Igbo Paradigm", International Conference of Interdisciplinary Studies, held at Texas, USA.
2Chika J. B. Gabriel Okpalike, Kanayo Louis Nwadialor. (2015, ), "The Contributions Of The Christian Missionaries In Building The Nigerian Nation, 1840- 1960", International Conference of Interdisciplinary Studies, held at Texas, USA.

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Reconstructing the Identity of Ekwensu in Igbo Indigenous Religion" (2021). Completed Masters project by Chukwu, Emeka Christian 2017096001F
2"The Socio-Religious Nature of Ekpe Society among Ikwuano People of Abia State, Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Ugah, Kelechukwu Kennedy Darlington
Editorships
1Editor, "Nnadiebube Journal of Religion, Culture and Society" (January, 2022)
2Editor, "Nnadiebube Journal of Religion, Culture and Society" (January, 2022)
3Editor, "SIST Journal of Religion and Humanities" (May, 2021)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Post Graduate Examination" (June, 2018 to June, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
2Examiner, "Post GraduateExamination" (April, 2017 to April, 2018). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Chairman, "Faculty of Arts Research and Innovation Committee" (June, 2023)
2Coordinator, Post Graduate Program, "Department of Religion and Human Relations" (April, 2023 to March, 2024)
3Member, "Planning Committee One Year Anniversary of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia" (November, 2020 to April, 2021)
4Spiritual Director, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Demonstration Nursery and Primary School, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2019)
5Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor on Academic Matters, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2014 to June, 2019)
6Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2010 to June, 2014)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Igbo Studies Association" - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WiFtdBRrftTWaUcvHO9FoEBgden3hRwv/view?usp=drive_link (member since 2015), https://www.igbostudies.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Ohazurume Conference", (The Directorate of Igbo Village and Center for African Civilization, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 2nd December, 2023 to 3rd December, 2023; Awka
2"The 20th Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA)", (Igbo Studies Association (ISA)), 11th May, 2023 to 13th May, 2023; Chicago, USA
3"Ohazurume Conference", (The Directorate of Igbo Village and Center for African Civilization, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 24th November, 2022 to 25th November, 2022; Awka
4"Virtual Conference Of The Igbo Studies Association", (Igbo Studies Association), 17th June, 2021 to 19th June, 2021; Enugu
Other Events
1"11th Faculty Of Arts International Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 26th September, 2019 to 29th September, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
2"The 16th Igbo Studies Association Annual International Conference", (Igbo Studies Association), 10th May, 2018 to 12th May, 2018; Chicago, USA
3"International Conference Of The Society For Research And Academic Excellence", (Society for Research and Academic Excellence), 11th October, 2015 to 11th October, 2015; University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
4"Faculty Of Arts Annual Conference Held At", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 13th May, 2015 to 16th May, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
5"International Conference Of Interdisciplinary Studies", (Worldwide Leadership & Education Solutions), 16th April, 2015 to 19th April, 2015; Texas, USA.
6"13th Annual Conference Of The Igbo Studies Association", (Igbo Studies Association), 9th April, 2015 to 11th April, 2015; Wisconsin, USA.
7"11th Annual Conference Of The Igbo Studies Association", (Igbo Studies Association), 12th June, 2013 to 15th June, 2013; Enugu, Nigeria
8"African Technology Policy Studies Network Annual Conference And Workshops", (African Technology Policy Studies), 19th November, 2012 to 23rd November, 2012; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
9"Faculty Of Arts Annual Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 2nd May, 2012 to 5th May, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
10"The 10th Annual Conference Of The Igbo Studies Association", (Igbo Studies Association), 12th April, 2012 to 14th April, 2012; Howard University, Washington, D.C., USA
11"International Conference On African Indigenous Research And Development Initiatives,", (International Research and Capacity Building Foundation), 14th March, 2012 to 16th March, 2012; Johannesburg, South Africa
12"International Conference On Religion And Spirituality In Society", (Religion and Spirituality in Society), 20th February, 2012 to 22nd February, 2012; Vancouver, Canada
13"International Conference Of The Association For The Promotion Of Nigerian Language And Culture", (Association for the Promotion of Nigerian Language and Culture), 8th February, 2012 to 11th February, 2012; Enugu, Nigeria
14"Faculty Of Arts Annual Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 4th April, 2011 to 7th April, 2011; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria