Dr. Nwachukwu, John- Jr Obiakor
Dr. Nwachukwu, John- Jr Obiakor is a READER in HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Bro. Dr Nwachukwu John Jr Obiakor hails from Oraukwu in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Second Class Upper) from the Department of History and International Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University in 2006. In December 2009, Dr Nwachukwu obtained a Master of Arts (Hons) Degree in Social and Political History, from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. In December 2012, he bagged a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Economic and Social History from the same Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He is the National Vice President (South East) of the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN). Dr Obiakor is the Coordinator, Alumni Relations, Office of the Vice Chancellor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. He is a community leader, social crusader and a socialite. His area of specialisation is Contemporary Economic and Social History of Nigeria and Africa.
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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 | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2012) February, 2010 to December, 2012 PhD History And International Studies |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2010) July, 2008 to December, 2009 M.A (Hons) Political And Social History |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2006) October, 2002 to June, 2006 B.A (Hons) History And International Studies |
| 4 | St Teresa's College Nsukka. (SSCE, June, 2000) September, 1994 to June, 2000 WASC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2018 to September, 2022 |
| 2 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2016 to September, 2018 |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2013 to September, 2016 |
| 4 | Secretary, Ononiba Chambers, Ogrute November, 2008 to January, 2013 |
| 5 | Teacher, Benbee Unique Schools, Awka January, 2007 to October, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor. (2020, May) Understanding the Discipline of International Relations as a Branch of the Humanities (Monograph) Maxtron-Pecka Publications |
| 2 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor. (2017, September) ETHNO-RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS AND NATION BUILDING IN NIGERIA, 1960-2009 (Monograph) Rity Press |
| 3 | E. C. Umezinwa, K. L. Nwadialor, I. L. Umeanolue, Nwachukwu Obiakor. (2016, October) Humanities And African Values Fab Anieh |
| 4 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor, Kanayo L. Nwadialor, Bakky N. Adirika. (2016, June) Issues In Nigerian History, And Socio-Economic Development Rity Press |
| 5 | Kanayo Nwadialor, Nwachukwu J. Obiakor. (2015, May) Basic Issues In The Humanities |
| 6 | C.C. Agbodike, J. E. Madu, N.E Ojiakor, Uche Igwe, Nwachukwu J. Obiakor. (2013, March) History Of Obosi From The Earliest Times To The Present Mosuro Publishers |
| 7 | Samuel C. Okeke, Nwachukwu J. Obiakor. (2013, July) Discourse On Nigerian History, Culture And Socio-Political Development John Jacobs Classic Publishers |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2022, August) Professor Ngozi Esther Ojiakor: The Story of a Public Historian and Academic Tigress Fab Anieh Educational Books |
| 2 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor, Chukwuemeka Ezike, Basil C. Ejidike. (2022, August) Atani: The Natal Home of Ngozi Ojiakor Fab Anieh Educational Books |
| 3 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2021, March) The Southern Nigeria People: An Ethno-Historical Excursus Fab Anieh Educational Books, pp 256-280 |
| 4 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2020, December) RETHINKING DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES IN THE OPERATION OF MULTINATIONAL OIL CORPORATIONS IN NIGER DELTA REGION Nigeria Defence Academy, pp 389-404 |
| 5 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor, Kanayo L. Nwadialor. (2016, October) Christianity, Colonialism And Dependency: The Nigerian Experience Fab Anieh Educational Books, pp 183-202 |
| 6 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2016, June) Constraints And Challenges Of Nigerian Federalism Since The 20th Century Rity Press, pp 35-54 |
| 7 | Dan O. Chukwu, Eugene I. Nnadi, Nwachukwu J. Obiakor. (2016, September) The Igbo And The Myth Of Oriental Origin: The Revisionists’ Viewpoint Nolix Educational Publications, pp 13-34 |
| 8 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor, Ngozi Ojiakor. (2015, October) Slavery, Slave Trade And Emancipation: The Ogbaru Experience Snaap Press, pp 307-320 |
| 9 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2015, September) History As A Discipline: An Art Or A Science Fab Anieh Educational Books, pp 42-53 |
| 10 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2013, May) History And Culture Of The Nigerian Peoples In The Pre-colonial Era John Jacobs Classic Publishers, pp 1-23 |
| 11 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2013, September) Evolution Of Federalism In Nigeria Fab Anieh Educational Books, pp 221-245 |
| 12 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, F. C. Onuegbu. (2013, September) Evolution of the Nigerian State in Historical Perspective, 1800-1960 John Jacobs Classic Publishers, pp 24-45 |
| 13 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, S. C. Mgbemena. (2012, July) The Missionary Impact Of Very Rev. Msgr. Prof. J.P.C. Nzomiwu In Renewing The Society: Awka Catholic Diocese In Perspective Rex Charles and Patrick's, pp 56-69 |
| 14 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, Ngozi Ojiakor. (2010, September) The Impact Of Globalization On African Economic Development Rex Charles and Patrick's, pp 146-151 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Stella Agbanyim, Nwachukwu Obiakor, Ngozi Ojiakor. (2022, August), "Impact of African Women in Community Development The Women Wing of Awka-Etiti Improvement Union in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of International Economic Relations and Development Economics, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 84-91 |
| 2 | Oluchukwu Orizu, Nwachukwu Obiakor, Ngozi Ojiakor. (2022, May), "Historicizing Nigeria's Traditional Institutions and Governance: A Case of Anambra State, 1979-1999", Journal of International Economic Relations and Development Economics, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 72-83 |
| 3 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2022, September), "Niger Delta Question, Oil and Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria: An Historical Excursus", AKU: An African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 4 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, Kingsley O. Ibeh. (2022, September), "Colonialism, Urbanisation and the Pan-Igbo Consciousness and Identity in Nigeria, 1900-1960", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 8, (Issue 3) |
| 5 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2022, August), "Towards Resolving the Niger Delta Debacle: Government Interventionist Agencies in Perspective, 1960-2012", NJAH: Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor. (2022, September), "NRI: HISTORY, TRADITION AND MODERNISM BY IKE NWAKO, EMENIKE IKEGBUNE AND GODWIN UZOEGBO Book Review", Ochendo: An African Journal of Innovative Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 194-198 |
| 7 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor, C. S. Lawrence, D. Nzereogu. (2021, September), "Igbo Business And Investment Pattern In The Post Nigeria-Biafra War Era: The Nnewi Example, 1967-2017", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development (JASSD), Vol. 7, (Issue 3) |
| 8 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, C. P. Chikwendu, E. I. Obienusi. (2021, May), "Impunity In Nigeria’s Security Forces: A Case Of The Special Anti-Robbery Squad, 1992-2020", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 9 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, Christopher Usiemure. (2021, May), "Appraisal Of Chevron Nigeria Limited And Host-Communities’ Relations In Warri South West L. G. A, Delta State, Nigeria, 1997-2013", International Scholars Journal of Arts and Social Science Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 335-353 |
| 10 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, F. E. Okafor. (2021, May), "Changing Nature Of Conflict In Igbo Communities: A Study Of Conflicts In Nawfia Since The Pre-colonial Times To 2000", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development (JASSD), Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 11 | Oluchukwu Orizu, Ngozi Ojiakor & Nwachukwu Obiakor. (2021, February), "CHALLENGES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA: A CASE OF THE OLD NNEWI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, 1979-2014", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 12 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, Sunny Okoreaffia. (2021, May), "Town Union Governments And Community Development In Igboland: The Amakohia Ututu Case, 1979-2015", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 365-382 |
| 13 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, M. C. Nkwopara. (2021, August), "Aspects Of Ihiagwa History In The Post Nigeria-Biafra War Era, 1970-2010", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| 14 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor, Paul Uba. (2020, May), "TUMULTUOUS BUT IMPACTFUL: A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS OF DR. CHRIS NWABUEZE NGIGE’S ADMINISTRATION IN ANAMBRA STATE, 2003-2006", Ochendo: An African Journal of Innovative Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | Stella Chimezie Agbanyim, Nwachukwu J. Obiakor, Ngozi Ojiakor. (2020, April), "WOMEN INSTITUTIONS AND FESTIVALS IN AWKA-ETITI UP TO 1955", Amamihe: Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 18, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2020, May), "Of Airlift To Biafra: Rethinking External Humanitarian Intervention During The Nigeria-Biafra War, 1967-1970", Interdisciplinary Journal of African & Asian Studies (IJAAS), Vol. 6, (Issue 2) |
| 17 | Abuoma Agajelu, Nwachukwu Obiakor. (2020, March), "Environmental Concerns Ans Small And Medium-Scale Enterprises In Awka, Anambra State: An Historical Study Of Boblyn-Chi Limited, 2003-2019", Nigerian Journal of African Studies (NJAS), Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 18 | F. C. Onuegbu, Nwachukwu J. Obiakor. (2020, August), "Shades Of Economic Indigenisation In Nigeria’s Second And Third Development Plans, 1970-1980: Revisiting A National Development Imperative For A Positive Change", The Creative Artist, Vol. 11, (Issue 3) |
| 19 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, Abuoma Agajelu. (2018, February), "The Free Trade Debate, Economic Recession And The Global South Since 2000", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 41-68 |
| 20 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2016, February), "History, Land And Conflict In Nigeria: The Aguleri-Umuleri Experience, 1933-1999", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 167-184 |
| 21 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, Abuoma Agajelu. (2016, July), "British Colonial Economic Policies And Infrastructure In Nigeria: The Rail Transport Example, 1898-1960", African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 3) |
| 22 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2016, September), "Historical Evolution And Growth Of Federalism In Nigeria", International Journal of Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 12) |
| 23 | Abuoma Agajelu, Nwachukwu Obiakor, L. Nnoli. (2016, September), "A History Of The IMF-Nigeria Relations Since 1970s", International Journal of Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 106-121 |
| 24 | Austine U. Igwe, Nwachukwu Obiakor. (2015, March), "The Effects Of “Permanent Migration” On The Economy Of Owerri Province, Eastern Nigeria, 1950-1967", Asian Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 25 | Chinedu N. Mbalisi, Nwachukwu J. Obiakor, Chiemela A. Okeke. (2015, April), "Colonialism: Nexus For Myriad Religious Contentions In Post-Colonial Igboland", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 128-141 |
| 26 | Austine U. Igwe, Nwachukwu Obiakor. (2015, April), "The Historical Emergence Of ‘Union Igbo Bible’ And Its Impact On Igbo Language Development In The Twentieth Century", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development (IJMRD), Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 27 | Kanayo Nwadialor, Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2015, September), "The Gospel And The Flag: The Missionary Strands In The British Colonial Enterprise In Nigeria, 1841-1960", Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 28 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2014, October), "Nigeria’s Involvement In The Non-Aligned Movement, 1960-70", UZU: Journal of History and International Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 78-90 |
| 29 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor, A. A. Ugwuja, B. C. Ejidike. (2014, March), "Two Of A Kind: A Comparative Historical Appraisal Of Nigeria’s Political Leadership Class In The Second Republic And Since 1999", Journal of Social Science and Public Affairs, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 57-87 |
| 30 | Alex A Ugwuja, Kelechi C Ubaku, Nwachukwu J Obiakor, Bruno Ibekilo. (2014, June), "South-South Cooperation And The Prospects Of A New International Economic Order: An Insight Into The India-Brazil_South Africa (IBSA) Dialogue Forum", International Journal of Humanities, Social Science and Education, Vol. 1, (Issue 8), pp 171-182 |
| 31 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2013, November), "The Consequences Of The Scramble And Partition Of Africa On Western European Powers, 1870-1914", JAW: Journal of the Academic World, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 41-50 |
| 32 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2009, December), "Nation Building In Post Colonial Nigeria", UZU: Journal of History and International Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 79-88 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor, C. S. Lawrence. (2022, October), "Labour Groups and Nigeria's Unity: An Examination of the Contributions of the Colonial Public Works Department (PWD) Workers, 1920-1960", Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) 67th Annual Conference, Abuja, Nigeria |
| 2 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, C. P. Chikwendu, E. I. Obienusi. (2020, October), "Impunity in Nigeria's Security Forces: The Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Perspective, 1992-2020", Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) 65th Annual Conference, Abuja, Nigeria |
| 3 | F. C. Onuegbu, Nwachukwu J. Obiakor. (2019, August), "The African Ancestry in the Pre-Columbian Mexico: Re-engaging an Aspect of Diaspora African History", |
| 4 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor. (2019, October), "The Igbo And Nation Building Since 1970", Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) 64th Annual Conference, Asaba, Nigeria |
| 5 | F. C. Onuegbu, Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2017, ), "Shades Of Economic Indigenisation In Nigeria: Revisiting The National Development Plans, 1970-1980 For A Positive Change", International Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 6 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2017, ), "Appraising The Ministry Of Niger Delta Affairs As An Institutional Response To Nigeria’s Inequitable Fiscal Federalism, 2009-2016", Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) 62nd Annual Conference, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Nigeria |
| 7 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor. (2016, October), "Ethno-Religious Crises as Obstacles to National Rebirth in Nigeria, 1999-2015", Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN) 66th Annual Conference, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| 8 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, Alex Amaechi Ugwuja. (2016, ), "Historicizing Population Census Crises In Nigeria: The Threshold Of Faulty Federalism And Bad Leadership, 1962-2006", South East Zonal Conference of the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN), Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria |
| 9 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2016, October), "Towards Expanding The Frontiers Of General Studies Curriculum For A Rounded Tertiary Education", International Conference of the School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 10 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor. (2016, ), "Towards Expanding The Frontiers Of A Discipline: The Place Of History In Human Development", Annual International Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 11 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor, Kanayo L. Nwadialor. (2015, May), "Ika Oji As Form Of Social Control And Promotion Of African Values: The Ogrute Experience", Annual International Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 12 | Ngozi Ojiakor, Nwachukwu J. Obiakor. (2014, ), "Igbo Presidency: A Pragmatic Demonstration Of Complete Re-Integration Of The Igbo Into The Social, Political And Economic Equation Of Post-Civil War Nigeria", African Studies Association (ASA) 57th Annual Conference, JW Marriott Hotel Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America |
| 13 | Nwachukwu J Obiakor, Alex Amaechi Ugwuja, Ikechukwu Asika. (2012, July), "The Porosity Of Nigeria’s National Security: Interrogating The Political Economy Of Nigeria’s Federalism", Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences’ Maiden International Conference, Anambra State University |
| 14 | Nwachukwu J. Obiakor. (2011, ), "The Adverse Effects Of Ethnicity On National Integration And Sustainable Development Of Nigeria", Annual Conference of the Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Women in the Economy of Ihitte-Uboma, 1991-2015" (2019). Completed Masters project by Okeke Chiemela Adaku (2016046009) |
| 2 | "A History of Nawfia, 1945-2000" (2021). Completed Masters project by Okafor Francis Emmanuel (2016046012P) |
| 3 | "A History of Ihiagwa, 1920-2010" (2021). Completed Masters project by Nkwopara Martins Chinedu (2016046003) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Linguistics, Language and Culture" (March, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Kenneth Dike Journal of African Studies" (May, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Internal/External Assesor" (November, 2018 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "Godfrey Okoye University, External Examiner" (January, 2023). Ongoing External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Vice President, "Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN)" (October, 2022) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Senate Alumni Relations Committee" (June, 2020) |
| 3 | Council Member, "Historical Society of Nigeria" (October, 2019 to October, 2022) |
| 4 | RA Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (March, 2019 to April, 2019) |
| 5 | Faculty of Arts Representative, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Senate" (April, 2018 to May, 2021) |
| 6 | Member, Business Forum, "Unizik Business School" (July, 2018) |
| 7 | Secretary-general, OPU Awka Branch, "Oraukwu Progressive Union" (February, 2017) |
| 8 | Coordinator GS 107, "School of General Studies, UNIZIK" (October, 2014 to December, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Graduate Member, "African Studies Association" (member since 2014), https://africanstudies.org African Studies Association |
| 2 | Graduate Member, "Igbo Studies Association" (member since 2014), https://igbostudiesassociation.org Igbo Studies Association |
| 3 | Full Member, "Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN)" (member since 2013), http://historicalsocietynigeria.org |