Dr. Osita Gregory Nnajiofor
Dr. Osita Gregory Nnajiofor is a READER in PHILOSOPHY Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr Osita Nnajiofo.A lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe university. I am a Senior lecturer in the Department of Philosophy. My research interest is in African Philosophy, ethics and social and political philosophy.I Am married to Barr. Damaris Nnajiofor with two children. Majesty and Splendor.
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Address: | Philosophy, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHILOSOPHY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2018) September, 2014 to July, 2018 Ph.D In Philosophy Philosophy |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (Master of Philosophy, July, 2014) March, 2012 to May, 2014 M.A Philosophy Philosophy |
| 3 | Mercy Nursery/Primary School, Achina. (FSLC, July, 2012) September, 1991 to July, 1997 |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010) October, 2006 to June, 2010 B.A Hons Philosophy |
| 5 | St. JohnBosco Seminary Isuaniocha. (SSCE, August, 2003) September, 1997 to June, 2003 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Academic Services, Department of Philosophy February, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Assistant Secretary, Academic Staff Union of Universities. (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Branch) July, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | CHAIRMAN, FACULTY OF ARTS, UJAH EDITORIAL COMMITTEE FOR THE 2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION June, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Chairman, Conference and Colloquim, Department of Philosophy March, 2022 to April, 2023 |
| 5 | Coordinator for GST 103 (PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC), GENERAL STUDIES (GST) February, 2022 to January, 2024 |
| 6 | Hostel Warden, BASIL OLI HOSTEL (NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY) September, 2021 to Present |
| 7 | Patron/Adviser, Council of Course Representatives, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2021 to Present |
| 8 | Secretary, Departmental Board, Department of Philosophy January, 2017 to September, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Fainos Mangena, Osita Nnajiofor, Chukwugozie D. Nwoye. (2025, March) Decolonizing the Contemporary African Philosophical Space Through Language Routledge, pp 16 |
| 2 | Osita Nnajiofor, Jim Edidiong. (2024, May) Nietzsche's Principle of Individualism and Self-overcoming: A Pathway for Nigeria's Development (in Studies in Religion, Society and Human Relations: Festschrift in Honour of Rev. Fr. Prof. B. A. C. Obiefuna) , pp 728-732 |
| 3 | Ezeador C. N., Nnajiofor G. O.. (2023, February) Phenomenalism Department of Philosophy, Akwa Ibom State University,, pp 139-165 |
| 4 | Nnajiofor Osita. (2022, June) How "Necessary Preoccupations" Can Enhance Curriculum Development in African Universities Chukazlive Press Nigeria, pp 552-563 |
| 5 | Nnajiofor Osita. (2021, July) School Of Thought In Philosophy (revised Edition) Anchor book publishers Africa, Chapter 4 of basic philosophy and Logic., pp 35 -45 |
| 6 | Nnajiofor Osita. (2016, May) School Of Thought In Philosophy Fab annie publisher, A chapter 3 of general studies., pp 23-29 |
| 7 | Nnajiofor Osita. (2013, January) Understanding Philosophy PVS Resources Nigeria Limited, pp 13-21 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli, Osita Gregory Nnajiofor. (2024, June), "The Nature of Consciousness in the Context of Artificial Intelligence: Redefining Human-Technology Relationships", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 1-30 |
| 2 | Osita Nnajiofor, Solomon Ewezugachukwu. (2024, June), "Mbiti’s Model of Time and its Implications to African Development: An “Emo-Mechanical” Intervention", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 109-154 |
| 3 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli; Osita Nnajiofor. (2024, May), "METAPHYSICAL REFLECTIONS ON IDENTITY AND GOVERNANCE: A PHILOSOPHICAL INSIGHT TO NATION BUILDING", ESTAGA: Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 21-40 |
| 4 | Egbe Henry Lloyd; Osita Nnajiofor. (2024, May), "RETRIBUTIVE JUSTICE IN BEAUVOIR’S PHILOSOPHY: ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGE IN NIGERIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM", ESTAGA: Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 62-73 |
| 5 | Osita Nnajiofor. (2024, March), "How Has The Quest For Itiwa Sleeti Aided The Neglect of African Indigenous Languages?", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 24, (Issue 2), pp 44-86 |
| 6 | Osita Nnajiofor, Maduka Enyimba. (2024, February), "Conceptual Articulation and the Growth of African Languages", Philosophy Today, Vol. 68, (Issue 1), pp 167-181 |
| 7 | Osita Nnajiofor. (2024, May), "CONVERSATIONAL PHILOSOPHY AS A DECOLONIAL PROJECT", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 105-119 |
| 8 | Valentine Obienyem, Osita Nnajiofor. (2024, April), "BUBER'S DIALOGISM AND ITS RELEVANCE TO THE NIGERIAN CONDITION", NJIKO: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Humanities, Law, Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 9 | Nnajiofor Osita, Unadike Chimezie. (2023, December), "IMMANUEL KANT'S CONCEPT OF HUMAN DIGNITY: A PANECEA FOR POLICE BRUTALITY IN NIGERIA", Academic Journals Online (ACJOL), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 101-108 |
| 10 | Vitalis Chukwuemeka Ugwu, Osita Nnajiofor. (2023, July), "UNDERSTANDING HUMAN NATURE AND THE IDEA OF AUTHENTIC EXISTENCE IN AFRICA", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 26-34 |
| 11 | Osita Nnajiofor. (2023, October), "How Has the Traditional Anthropocentric Traits of Africans Influence Their Time Expressions?", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 45-61 |
| 12 | Osita Nnajiofor. (2023, December), "HOW AFRICAN INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES CAN “SERVE AN ACTUAL NEED” IN CONTEMPORARY TIMES", Philosophy and Praxis, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 134-145 |
| 13 | Nnajiofor Osita. (2021, June), "Communication Of Time In Africa", GNOSI: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Human Theory and Praxis, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 163-173 |
| 14 | Osita Nnajiofor, Emmanuel Chinonso Ezugwu. (2020, February), "INSECURITY AND INSURGENCY IN NIGERIA: A CASE OF NEGLIGENCE OF FORCES AND THEIR ONTOLOGICAL INTERCONNECTEDNESS", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | Jecinta C. Nwobi, Osita Nnajiofor. (2020, March), "CONCEPT Of DESTINY IN IGBO AND YORUBA PERSPECTIVE OF PERSONHOOD", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 105-110 |
| 16 | Nnajiofor Osita, Onyebuchi Geoffrey. (2019, July), "Robert Nozick’s Rectification Principle As A Plausible Complement To The Fight Against Corruption In Nigeria", Ogirisi: a New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 15, pp 124-137 |
| 17 | Nnajiofor Osita, Joannes Asikogu.. (2018, August), "Philosophy As Catalyst A For African Development", IGWEBUIKE: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 25-41 |
| 18 | Nnajiofor Osita, Joannes Asikogu.. (2018, July), "GNOSEOLOGICAL CATALYST TO AFRICAN RENAISSANCE: THE ROLE OF AFRICAN SCHOLARS", HOFA: African Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 145-158 |
| 19 | Obiajulu Mulumba, Nnajiofor Osita .. (2017, May), "Ontology Of Oji Igbo: The Question Of Interpretation And Relevance In A Globalized World.", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 85-100 |
| 20 | Festus C. Onuegbu, Mulumba Obiajulu, Osita Nnajiofor. (2017, February), "The Ontology Of Nkwuelu And Its Relevance In Igbo African Cultural Society", UNIZIK Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 110-118, A monographs |
| 21 | Nnajiofor Osita, Ifeakor Chinedu. (2016, August), "Robert Nozick's Entitlement Theory Of Justice: A Critique", Ogirisi: a New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 12, pp 170-183 |
| 22 | Nnajiofor Osita. (2016, March), "Justification Of The Concept Of Time In Africa", Ogirisi: a New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 12, pp 253-281 |
| 23 | Nnajiofor Osita, Ifeakor Chinedu. (2016, January), "Terrorism And The Quest For World Peace: The Role Of Philosophy", PREORC Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 117-149 |
| 24 | Obiajulu Mulumba, Nnajiofor Osita. (2016, July), "Philosophy And Logic As Inescapable Organon For Human Development", Mgbakoigba, Journal of African Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 25 | Onuegbu Festus & Nnajiofor Osita. (2014, October), "Ethnicity And Nation- Building: The Myths And Realities", Journal of History and international studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 26 | Nnajiofor Osita, ifeakor Chinedu, Stanley Mgbemena. (2013, September), "Nigeria and the Enigma of Policy Implementation", Creative Artist: A Journal of Theatre and Media Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 224-241 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Nnajiofor Osita. (2014, July), "Robert Nozick's Entitlement Theory: An Analysis". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Nnajiofor Osita. (2018, July), "AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF TIME IN AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY". |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Nnajiofor Osita. (2010, June), "Pan Africanism In The Philosophy Of Kwameh Nkrumah.". |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Immanuel Kant's Concept of Human Dignity And Police Brutality in Nigeria, 2015 - 2023: An investigation." (2024). Completed Masters project by Chimezie Chinemerem Unadike (2019086030FB) |
| 2 | "SEPARATION OF POWER IN MONTESQUIEU: A CRITIQUE OF NIGERIAN DEMOCRACY" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by MARK OGBOGWU NWOKO ( 2018086002F ) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "2024 Tertiary Education Trust Fund Intervention" (May, 2024 to May, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by Tetfund |
| 2 | Awardee: "2022-2024 (Merged) TETFUND Intervention in Academic Research Journal (ARJ) Publication Development" (January, 2022 to May, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| 3 | Awardee: "2019 AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY CONFERENCE DAR ES SALAAM BURSARY GRANT" (October, 2019 to October, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, College of Humanities, UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "UNIZIK JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES" (October, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "Igirigi: A Journal of African Studies Vol. 2, No1 (2022)" (June, 2022) |
| 3 | Editor, "Basic Philosophy and Logic" (January, 2016) |
| 4 | Editor, "Basic Philosophy and Logic" (February, 2013) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The method question and the (un) scientific status: A case for the complementary of natural and social research methods" (December, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "A Rationalist Critique of Sally Gadow’s Relational Nursing Ethics." (June, 2021) |
| 3 | Reviewer, ""African Time": Making the Future Legible" (September, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "The Catholic Church and Family: Challenges in a Globalizing Nigerian Society: Perspectives from Awka Diocese" (March, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "A Hermeneutic Approach to J. Nyerere's Ujamaa' Socialism vis - a vis Democratic Rule in Nigeria" (September, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "HERMENEUTIC APPRAISAL OF PAN-AFRICANISM AS REMEDY TO XENOPHOBIA" (August, 2021 to November, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Albinism Discrimination inAsaba: A Search for Religious Solution" (February, 2020 to March, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, General Studies Programme Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Assistant Secretary, "Academic Staff Union of Universities, NAU Chapter" (July, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, ECMR Committee, "Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, Academic Services Committee, "Department of Philosophy" (April, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, Research and Development Committee, "Department of Philosophy" (April, 2023) |
| 6 | Secretary, CEP Committee, "Department of Philosophy" (April, 2023) |
| 7 | Member, Journal Editorial Board, "Department of Philosophy" (May, 2023) |
| 8 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2023) |
| 9 | Chairman, UJAH Editorial Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023) |
| 10 | GST Coordinator (GST 103), "School of General Studies" (February, 2022) |
| 11 | Editor, "Igirigi: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies" (April, 2022) |
| 12 | Staff Adviser, "Council of UNIZIK Class Representatives" (March, 2021) |
| 13 | Member, Conference Colloquium and Publication Committee, "Department of Philosophy" (January, 2021) |
| 14 | Member, CEP Committee, "Department of Philosophy" (January, 2021) |
| 15 | Academic Adviser (Year 2), "Department of Philosophy" (January, 2021) |
| 16 | Member, Research and Development Committee, "Department of Philosophy" (January, 2021) |
| 17 | Secretary, Faculty Lecture Series Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2021 to May, 2023) |
| 18 | Hostel Warden, "Office of the Dean, Student Affairs" (September, 2021 to September, 2022) |
| 19 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019) |
| 20 | Secretary, Students Relation, Education and Scholarship Committee, "Academic Staff Union of Universities, NAU Chapter" (January, 2019 to January, 2020) |
| 21 | Postgraduate Supervisor, Department of Philosophy, "School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2019) |
| 22 | Member, University Prayer Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2019) |
| 23 | Rapporteur, Conference Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2018) |
| 24 | Secretary, Departmental Board, "Department of Philosophy" (April, 2017) |
| 25 | Rapporteur, Conference Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2017 to May, 2018) |
| 26 | Member, Faculty Lecture Series Committee, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2016 to June, 2018) |
| 27 | Member, Faculty Welfare Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2016 to June, 2018) |
| 28 | Member, Media Publicity and Public Relations Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2016 to June, 2018) |
| 29 | Zonal Missions/Bible Use Co-oridnator, "Scripture Union, Nigeria (Awka Zone)" (April, 2014) |
| 30 | Corps Liasion Officer, "NYSC Sagbama Bayelsa" (September, 2011 to April, 2012) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Webinar | |
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| 1 | "Epistemic Responsibility: The Ethics of Knowledge Production, Regulation and Dissemination", (The Conversational School of Philosophy), 27th November, 2024 to 28th November, 2024; Zoom |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Revisiting The Instrument Of Peer Review", (Conversational School of Philosophy (CSP) and), 23rd July, 2021 to 23rd July, 2021; Fourth CSP webinar |
| 2 | "Emerging Trends In Tertiary Education In Africa", (Professor Ezenwa- Ohaeto Resource center its international conference), 11th July, 2019 to 12th July, 2019; Chile Okoli centre for entrepreneurial studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe university Awka |
| 3 | "A Special Workshop On The Nature And Significance Of Postcolonial African Philosophy", (Conversational School of Philosophy (CSP) and the school of General studies ebonyi state university, Abakaliki)), 27th May, 2019 to 29th May, 2019; Department of Philosophy and Religion, Ebonyi state university Abakaliki |
| 4 | "International Colloquium - African Philosophy, Culture And The Future Of Africa.", (Prof Oladele Abiodum Balogun @ 50), 19th November, 2018 to 19th November, 2018; Olabisi onabanjo university, ago-iwoye, Ogun state |
| 5 | "Workshop On Cutting Edge Research Techniques", (Conversational School of Philosophy (CSP)), 6th August, 2018 to 6th December, 2018; University of Calabar |
| 6 | "African And World Without Borders: Philosophical Perspectives On Migration, Cosmopolitanism And Transcultural Justice", (24th international society for African philosophy and studies), 25th June, 2018 to 26th June, 2018; University of cape coast, cape coast, Ghana |
| 7 | "Second African Philosophy World Conference On The State Of African Philosophy In Africa Today", (University of Witwatersrand, university of calabar and Nnamdi Azikiwe university awka), 12th October, 2017 to 14th October, 2017; University of Calabar |
| 8 | "Humanities And Change Management", (Faculty of arts Unizik), 10th May, 2017 to 13th May, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 9 | "Workshop On How To Publish In An International Journal", (Conversational School of Philosophy (CSP) and), 28th April, 2017 to 30th April, 2017; University of Calabar |
| 10 | "Marginalization In African Philosophy: Women And Environment", (Conversational School of Philosophy (CSP)), 20th September, 2016 to 24th September, 2016; University of Calabar |
| 11 | "22nd Annual International Conference 2016", (International society for African philosophy & studies (ISAPS)), 11th August, 2016 to 12th August, 2016; University of Ghana Legon |
| 12 | "Foundation For A Rounded Tertiary Education", (School of General Studies), 26th May, 2016 to 29th May, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 13 | "Globalization And Democratic Values In Africa.", (Faculty of arts international conference), 12th April, 2016 to 15th April, 2016; University of Calabar |
| 14 | "Building Peace In The Minds Of Men", (Unesco world Philosophy Day celebration), 19th November, 2015 to 20th November, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 15 | "African Philosophy Conference: Past, Present, & Future.", (University of Witwatersrand), 9th September, 2015 to 13th September, 2015; South Africa |
| 16 | "Inauguration Of Beyond The Plane Centre For Liberation Philosophies.", (Beyond the plane), 25th June, 2015 to 25th August, 2015; Rojeny Resort Oba. Anambra State |
| 17 | "The Humanities And African Values.", (Faculty of arts), 17th June, 2015 to 20th June, 2015; Unizik Awka |
| 18 | "The Humanities, Quality Control, Policy Implementation And Nation Building.", (Faculty of arts), 14th May, 2014 to 17th May, 2014; Unizik Awka |
| 19 | "Revisiting The Question Of African Unity, Identity And Development", (International society for African philosophy & studies (ISAPS)), 26th May, 2013 to 29th May, 2013; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 20 | "The Humanities & National Identity: Ethnicity, Security & Social Stability", (Faculty of arts), 1st May, 2013 to 4th May, 2013; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |