Dr. Idara Hanson Aniefiok
Dr. Idara Hanson Aniefiok is a SENIOR LECTURER in HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
A Deputy Director of the Pre-Degree Programme in Unizik, an Associate Editor and reviewer of a peer-reviewed international journal, Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History and International Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State.
She is a scholar and a history researcher whose interest encompasses continuity and change in cultural history,urban history, social history and the socio-cultural dynamics of the Nigeria-Biafra War among the minorities of the Eastern Region as well as studies in mobility alternatives.
She has successfully defended her PhD Dissertation and awarded a doctorate in History at the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State. Her PhD Dissertation bothered on the impacts of the Nigerian Civil War on the Ibibio People from 1967-1970.
She has her MA in Social and Political History and BA in History and International Studies respectively from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
She has been a member and secretary of various Departmental and Faculty Committees.
Personal Information
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Address: | History And International Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2023) November, 2017 to September, 2022 PhD In History |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State. (Master Degree, September, 2016) April, 2012 to September, 2016 M.A. Social And Political History |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010) October, 2006 to July, 2010 B.A. History And International Studies |
| 4 | Federal Government College, Nise, Anambra State. (SSCE, June, 2006) September, 2000 to June, 2006 |
| 5 | King's Academy, Aba, Abia State. (FSLC, October, 2000) September, 1998 to October, 2000 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Conference Panel Chair, 10th Lagos Studies Association Annual Conference 2026 June, 2026 to June, 2026 |
| 2 | Deputy Director, Pre-Degree Programme Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Journal Paper Reviewer, Professor Ezenwa Ohaeto Journal of Arts and Humanities (PREORCJAH) March, 2025 to Present |
| 4 | Member, Uzu Journal Editorial Board October, 2024 to Present |
| 5 | Associate Editor, Professor Ezenwa Ohaeto Journal of Arts and Humanities (PREORCJAH) August, 2024 to January, 2026 |
| 6 | Coordinator, Library Services, Department of History and International Studies March, 2024 to Present |
| 7 | Academic Adviser (CEP) 200Level, Department of History and International Studies March, 2024 to Present |
| 8 | Member, Postgraduate Committee, Department of History and International Studies March, 2024 to Present |
| 9 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to May, 2025 |
| 10 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2018 to October, 2022 |
| 11 | Member, LOC Faculty of Arts Alumni and Friends Homecoming October, 2017 to October, 2018 |
| 12 | Coordinator, Special Duties, Department of History and International Studies October, 2016 to January, 2019 |
| 13 | Member, Educational and Result Services Committee in the Department of History and International Studies October, 2016 to January, 2019 |
| 14 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2016 to September, 2017 |
| 15 | Member, Sub-Committee on Media and Registration January, 2016 to March, 2019 |
| 16 | Member, Staff/Students Seminar Committee in the Department of History and International Studies January, 2016 to January, 2019 |
| 17 | Member, Faculty of Arts Project Committee October, 2015 to December, 2016 |
| 18 | Member, Accreditation Committee in the Department of History and International Studies January, 2014 to December, 2015 |
| 19 | Secretary, Faculty of Arts Sports Committee October, 2013 to April, 2019 |
| 20 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2012 to September, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye. (2025, April) Inter-Group Relations in Pre-colonial Nigeria Shanahan University, pp 1-14 |
| 2 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Hanson. (2015, April) The Challenges of Historical Objectivity: History as a bridge between the Past and Present |
| 3 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Hanson. (2013, October) Challenges and Prospects of Nation Building in Nigeria |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye. (2026, June), "An Analytical Consideration of Obosima's Cultural Identity Dynamism in the 20th Century", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilisation, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 26-29 |
| 2 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye and James Chukwu. (2026, June), "Civil Society and the promoting of national security and democratic governance in Nigeria", Professor Ezenwa Ohaeto Journal of Arts and Humanities (PREORCJAH), Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 87-109 |
| 3 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye. (2025, March), "Assessment of the Nigerian Civil War in Ibibioland, 1967-1970", Global Journal of Arts and Social and Management Sciences, Sere Kunda, the Gambia, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 82-93 |
| 4 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye, Chinyere Phillis Chikwendu. (2025, March), "Overcoming Stigma and Stereotypes: Challenges to Nnewi Women's Roles in Contemporary Politics", Dynamic Journal of Humanities, Social and Management Sciences: Richmond Indiana, USA, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 20 |
| 5 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye. (2025, July), "Modernity and Identity Preservation: The Ila Oso Festival in Perspective", Professor Ezenwa Ohaeto Journal of Arts and Humanities (PREORCJAH), Vol. 10, pp 174-187 |
| 6 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye. (2024, October), "Social Media and Mental Health Challenges Among Awka Young Adults, 2020-2024", IGWEBUIKE: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 95-104 |
| 7 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye (nee Aniefiok-Hanson). (2024, March), "Post-Civil War Reconstruction in Eastern Ibibioland, Nigeria: An Appraisal", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilisation, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 80-93 |
| 8 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye. (2024, December), "Advancing the Development of Maritime Transportation in Akwa-Ibom State, 1987-2023", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 5) |
| 9 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye. (2024, December), "IPOB Agitation and its Implications for Anambra State Economy and Security Since 2015", Crowther Journal Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 5), pp 12 |
| 10 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye (nee Aniefiok-Hanson). (2023, December), "An Appraisal of the Urban Status of Uyo as a Capital City, 1987-2012", Nigerian Journal of African Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 11 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye (nee Aniefiok-Hanson), Abuoma C. Agajelu. (2023, July), "The Activities of International Organisation For Migration in Nigeria: A Discourse", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 12 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Hanson. (2019, March), "The Challenges of Historical Objectivity: History as a bridge between the Past and Present", Nigerian Journals Online-Books/Festshrifts |
| 13 | Abuoma Agajelu, Idara C. Aniefiok-Hanson. (2018, October), "The International Monetary Fund and Senegal Relations from 1979-2004", Preorcjah, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 14 | Amaechi Alex Ugwuja, Idara C. Aniefiok-Hanson. (2017, September), "Please Stop this Carnage' Interrogating Governmental Responses to Small Arms Proliferation in Nigeria, 1970-2015", Igwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 6) |
| 15 | Festus Onuegbu, Idara C. Aniefiok-Hanson. (2016, August), "The Role of the US and her Multinational Private Companies in the Nigeria-Biafra War: Beyond the Threshold of Neutrality", OGIRISI: A New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 12 |
| 16 | Festus Onuegbu, Idara C. Aniefiok-Hanson. (2016, September), "The Indigenisation of Nigeria's Economy: Appraising the Second and Third National Development Plans, 1970-1980", International Journal of Academic Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 12) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye. (2025, June), "Intergenerational Traditional Disconnectedness: A Discourse on the Nkita Anya Ahu Nwa Practice in Umuojisi", |
| 2 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye. (2024, October), "Advancing the Development of Maritime Transportation in Akwa-Ibom State, 1987-2023", , Vol. 69 |
| 3 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Ezemonye. (2024, June), "Modernity and Identity Preservation: The Ila Oso Festival in Perspective", The Lagos Studies Association Conference, Vol. 8 |
| 4 | Festus Onuegbu, Aniefiok Idara Hanson. (2016, October), "The Indigenisation of Nigeria's Economy: Appraising the Second and Third National Development Plans, 1967-1970", |
| 5 | Idara C. Aniefiok-Hanson and Festus Onuegbu. (2016, October), "Indigenisation of Nigeria's Economy: Appraising the Second and Third National Development Plans, 1970-1980", |
| 6 | Festus Onuegbu, Idara C. Aniefiok-Hanson. (2015, April), "Globalisation and Poverty Trap in Africa: A Theoretical Approach", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "The OAU and African International Relations: A Study of the External Aspirations in the Politics of African States, 1961-2001" (2025). Completed Masters project by Valentine Ojonuba Ikechi (2023046004FA) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Workshop Attendance Sponsorship" (June, 2025 to June, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study |
| 2 | Awardee: "Conference Travel Grant" (June, 2025 to June, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by The Lagos Studies Association |
| 3 | Awardee: "Academic Staff Training and Development" (November, 2018 to November, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Professor Ezenwa Ohaeto Journal of Arts and Humanities (PREORCJAH) Volume 11" (June, 2026) |
| 2 | Editor, "Professor Ezenwa Ohaeto Journal of Arts and Humanities (PREORCJAH)" (July, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The African Journal of Gender, Society and Development" (March, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Professor Ezenwa Ohaeto Journal of Arts and Humanities (PREORCJAH) Volume 11" (June, 2026) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Professor Ezenwa Ohaeto Journal of Arts and Humanities (PREORCJAH)" (June, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Alumni and Friends Homecoming" (October, 2018 to October, 2018) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of Arts Project Committee" (September, 2016 to January, 2019) |
| 3 | Secretary, "Federal Government College, Nise Old Students Association 2006 Set" (December, 2016) |
| 4 | Secretary, "Faculty of Arts Sports Committee" (October, 2015) |
| 5 | Member, "Girls Guild Nigeria" (January, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN)" (member since 2016), https://www.historicalsocietynigeria.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)" (member since 2013), https://asuu.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "The 10th Lagos Studies Association Annual Conference", (The Lagos Studies Association), 16th June, 2026 to 20th June, 2026; Trinity University, Lagos |
| 2 | "The 9th Annual Lagos Studies Association Conference", (The Lagos Studies Association), 17th June, 2025 to 21st June, 2025; The University of Lagos |
| 3 | "The Historical Society of Nigeria 69th Conference", (The Historical Society of Nigeria), 6th October, 2024 to 9th October, 2024; Bayelsa, Yenagoa |
| 4 | "2024 Lagos Studies Association (LSA) Conference", (The Lagos Studies Association), 25th June, 2024 to 29th June, 2024; University of Lagos, Lagos State State |
| 5 | "Divine Commonwealth Conference (DIVCCON)", (Anglican Communion), 11th November, 2019 to 15th November, 2019; National Christian Centre, Abuja |
| 6 | "64th Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) Annual Conference", (Historical Society of Nigeria), 6th October, 2019 to 6th October, 2019; Nelrose Hotel, Asaba, Delta State |
| 7 | "Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON)", (World Anglican Communion), 12th June, 2018 to 25th June, 2018; Jerusalem |
| 8 | "Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) 61st Annual Conference", (Historical Society of Nigeria), 9th October, 2016 to 13th October, 2016; University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State |
| 9 | "2016 Annual International Faculty of Arts Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 4th May, 2016 to 7th May, 2016; Faculty of Arts Board Room, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 10 | "Academic and Cultural Exchange Programme", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Xiamen University, China), 25th September, 2015 to 9th October, 2015; The Southern Base of Confucius Institute Headquarters, Xiamen University, China |
| 11 | "All Universities Staff Games", (Nigerian Universities), 8th August, 2014 to 15th August, 2014; University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State |
| 12 | "2014 Annual International Faculty of Arts Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 14th May, 2014 to 17th May, 2014; Faculty of Arts Board Room, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 13 | "2013 Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 1st May, 2013 to 4th May, 2013; Faculty of Arts Board Room, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Academic Writing and Research for Early-Career Humanities Researchers", (Federal University, Oye-Ekiti and StellenBosch Institute for Advanced Study, South Africa), 3rd June, 2025 to 6th June, 2025; Federal University, Oye-Ekiti |
| 2 | "Academic and Cultural Exchange Programme", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University and Xiamen University, China), 24th September, 2015 to 10th October, 2015; China |