Dr. Onyeka John Egwuonwu
Dr. Onyeka John Egwuonwu is a LECTURER I in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Ven. Dr. Onyeka Egwuonwu is an Anglican Clergy in the Diocese of Awka and a distinguished academia with a passion for both ministry and education. He is the current Chaplain of Paul University and immediate past chaplain of St Paul's Theological College all in Awka, Anambra State. Dr Onyeka Egwuonwu gives spiritual guidance to future ministers by ensuring their growth in faith and ecclesiastical responsibilities. Also, he serves as the Staff Adviser in the Department of Religion and Human Relations at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, where he helps in shaping the academic and personal development of students.
As a scholar, Ven. Dr. Onyeka Egwuonwu specializes in Church History and Christian Theology, bringing a wealth of knowledge to his lectures and research. His expertise in these areas helps students in understanding the deep theological principles that guide Christian life. His teaching approach blends academic rigor with practical spiritual insights, making him a mentor for those pursuing religious studies.
In both his academic and clerical roles, Ven. Dr. Onyeka Egwuonwu is deeply committed to nurturing a holistic understanding of the Christian faith. His work extends beyond the classroom and chapel, as he provides counsel and mentorship to individuals seeking both academic excellence and spiritual maturity. His dual vocation as a priest and educator uniquely positions him to bridge the gap between scholarly inquiry and pastoral care, making a lasting impact on the lives of many within the church and academic community.
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Address: | Religion And Human Relations, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2018) October, 2014 to July, 2018 |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2014) January, 2011 to March, 2014 |
| 3 | NWAFOR ORIZU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION NSUGBE. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2013) January, 2013 to August, 2013 PGDE EDUCATION |
| 4 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2006) January, 2001 to May, 2005 |
| 5 | General Certificate Examination. (GCE, December, 1996) July, 1996 to December, 1996 |
| 6 | Igwebuike Gramma School, Awka. (SSCE, June, 1996) September, 1991 to June, 1996 |
| 7 | Central School, Ukpo. (FSLC, December, 1994) January, 1985 to July, 1990 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | SENIOR LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Chaplain, St Paul's College of Theology, Awka Anambra State April, 2024 to September, 2025 |
| 3 | Staff Adviser, Department of Religion and Human Relations January, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Vicar, Church of the Holy Spirit, Awka January, 2024 to Present |
| 5 | Chaplain, Paul University Awka January, 2024 to Present |
| 6 | LECTURER I, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA December, 2022 to October, 2025 |
| 7 | Lecturer, Paul University Awka March, 2022 to Present |
| 8 | Adjunct Lecturer, St Paul 's Theological Institute of Theology, Awka September, 2021 to Present |
| 9 | Council Member, Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe October, 2019 to Present |
| 10 | LECTURER II, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA February, 2019 to December, 2022 |
| 11 | Classroom Teacher, Capital City Secondary School, Awka June, 2012 to August, 2014 |
| 12 | Clergy, Diocese of Awka, Anglican Communion July, 2005 to Present |
| 13 | Auxiliary Teacher/PRO, St. Pauls University College, Awka January, 2003 to July, 2005 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2024, November) ANGLICAN MINISTRY: FOUNDATIONS, FUNCTIONS, OFFICES AND TITLES SCOA Heritage Nigeria Limited |
| 2 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2018, September) ANGLICAN ORDER AND PRACTICES AT A GLANCE SCOA Heritage Nig. Ltd |
| 3 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2017, May) The Church and The Mandate Thursday SCOA Heitage |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Onyeka Egwuonwu, Stanley Mgbemena and Benson Udezo. (2021, May) Positive Impact of Pentecostalism on Mainline Churches in Nigeria Women and Development in Africa: Burdens, Challenges and Prospects Papers in Honour of Prof Justina Nneka Okoye, pp 109-118 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Onyeka Egwuonwu, Godswill Nwokedi. (2026, March), "Reformation and the Birth of Modern Democracy in Nigeria: A Christian-Historical Approach", Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 14-18 |
| 2 | Onyeka John Egwuonwu, Nelson-praise Kingsley Michael. (2026, March), "The Contemporary Controversies with/in Christian Doctrines of the Church", JOURNAL OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGION (MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDITION), Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 135-146 |
| 3 | Onyeka Egwuonwu, Godswill Nwokedi. (2026, August), "African Indigenous Agency and Evangelization of Igboland: Re-Examining the Niger Mission of Samuel Ajayi Crowther", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 193-214 |
| 4 | Onyeka John Egwuonwu, Nelson-praise Kingsley Michael. (2026, March), "Reformation and Multiplication of Theological Positions in Christianity: The Birth of Denominationalism", St.Paul'sTheological Theology Journal of Religion and Theology (Multi-disciplinary Edition), Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 99-109 |
| 5 | Onyeka John Egwuonwu, Ernest Israel. (2026, September), "A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE THEOLOGICAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARTIN LUTHER AND JOHN CALVIN TO THE REFORMATION AND THE SUBSEQUENT FRAGMENTATION OF WESTERN CHRISTENDOM", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 39-57 |
| 6 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2025, May), "ACCESSING THE RESILIENCE OF BRITISH ADMINISTRATION AND CHRISTIAN MISSIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN POLITICSIN NIGERIA, 1840-1960", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 105-114 |
| 7 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU, Emmanuel Chinedu Nnatuanya. (2025, April), "THE SPREAD OF CHRISTIANITY IN OLD EASTERN NIGERIA AND IMPACT OF SOME EUROPEAN CHRISTIAN WOMEN, 1841-1950", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 82-95 |
| 8 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2025, April), "CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY EDUCATION IN IGBOLAND AND IMPLICATIONS OF GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF MISSION SCHOOLS, 1857-1975", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 146-154 |
| 9 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2025, April), "Christian Missionary Enterprise in Igboland and theuse of Old Testament: A Critique", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 148-161 |
| 10 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2024, June), "THE 19TH CENTURY CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY ENTERPRISE AND DENOMINATIONAL RIVALRY IN IGBOLAND: A CALL FOR CHRISTIAN INTEGRATION", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 11 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2024, June), "IMPLEMENTATION OF CHRISTIAN AND IGBO TRADITIONAL VALUES IN ERADICATING INSECURITY IN ANAMBRA STATE", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 12 | Onyeka Egwuonwu, Obiora Alokwu. (2024, August), "CHRISTIANITY IN IGBOLAND: THE PLACE AND IMPACT OF SOME SELECTED MISSIONARIES (1800-1920)", AWKA JOURNAL OF HISTORY (AJOH), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 70-90 |
| 13 | Onyeka Egwuonwu, Godswill Nwokedi. (2024, July), "CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY ENTERPRISE IN EASTERN AND NORTHERN NIGERIA (1841-1914): A HISTORICAL DISCOURSE", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 212-228 |
| 14 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2024, September), "CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY’S ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN IGBOLAND: A HISTORICAL DISCOURSE", KENNETH DIKE JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (KDJAS), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 74-82 |
| 15 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2024, June), "ISSUES AND TRIUMPH OF THE 19TH CENTURY CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY IN IGBOLAND: A HISTORICAL REFLECTION", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
| 16 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2023, September), "LANGUAGE FACTOR IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY ENTERPRISE IN IGBO LAND", OHAZURUME-Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 165-182 |
| 17 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2023, February), "CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY AND AFRICAN SPIRITUALITY: A SURVEY", AKU: An African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 18 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2023, August), "LIGHT AND SHADES OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN IGBOLAND (1841-2010): A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS", OCHENDO: An African Journal of Innovative Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 200-227 |
| 19 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2023, August), "AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION AND THE SUCCESS OF THE CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY ENTERPRISE: A HISTORICAL ENQUIRY", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 9, (Issue 4) |
| 20 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2023, August), "GOD AND GLORY: THE INTER CHRISTIANITY AND BRITISH COLONIAL ADMINISTRATION IN THE EVANGELIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF IGBO SOCIETY", AKU: An African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 197-216 |
| 21 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2022, June), "CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY ENTERPRISE AND THE ROLES OF WARRANT CHIEFS IN THE EVANGELIZATION OF IGBOLAND", OHAZURUME-Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 99-107 |
| 22 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2022, February), "THE BIBLE AND THE PLOUGH STRATEGY: AN IDEAL WHOLISTIC EVANGELISM IN NIGERIA", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 28-35 |
| 23 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2021, November), "PENTECOSTALISM AND THE CHANGING PATTERN OF IGBO CULTURAL LIFE: A STUDY IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA", AMAMIHE Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 19, (Issue 4) |
| 24 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2021, October), "AN APPRAISAL OF THE EX-SLAVES FACTOR IN THE SPREAD OF CHRISTIANITY IN NIGERIA, 1841-1900", Nigerian Journal of African Studies, Vol. 3 No. 2, 2021 (ISSN: 2734-3146), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 182-188 |
| 25 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2021, September), "GENERAL SYNOD AND LEADERSHIP FACTOR IN THE CHURCH OF NIGERIA, ANGLICAN COMMUNION: A HISTORICAL REVIEW", IGWEBUIKE: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities., Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 233-246 |
| 26 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2021, September), "IGBO CULTURAL PATTERN AND THE GROWTH OF PENTECOSTALISM IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA: A HISTORICAL ENQUIRY", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development ISSN: 2630 - 7065 (Pr int) 2630 - 7073 (e). Vol. 4 No. 4 . 2021 Association for the Promotion of African Studies |
| 27 | Onyeka Egwuonwu, Stanley C Mgbemena. (2020, August), "EVANGELICAL IMPACTS OF THE AWKA DIOCESAN SYNOD OF THE ANGLICAN COMMUNION, 1987-2011", OCHENDO: An African Journal of Innovative Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 154-165 |
| 28 | Onyeka Egwuonwu and Stanley Mgbemena. (2019, July), "EFFECTS OF MISSIONARY ENTERPRISES IN IGBOLAND", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1-9 |
| 29 | Onyeka Egwuonwu and Stanley Mgbemena. (2018, July), "The Evangelical Trends Of Awka Diocesan Synod Of The Anglican Communions, 1987-2011", HOFA JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2013, August), "Evangelical Trends of the Awka Diocesan Synod of the Anglican Communion (1987-2011)". , A Masters Thesis Submitted to the Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2018, October), "NIGERIA-BIAFRA WAR AND PENTECOSTAL BOOM IN IGBOLAND, 1970-1995.". , A Doctorate Dissertation Submitted to the Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State |
| Projects | |
| 1 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU, Nweke Onyinye. (2014, October), "Principals-Teachers Perception on Causes and Possible Ways of Curbing JUvenile Deliquency among Secondary School Students in Awka SOUTH Local Government AREA OF Anambra State". , Professional Diploma in Education, Nwafor Orizu College of Educationn Nsugbe |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Onyeka Egwuonwu, Godswill Nwokedi. (2026, June), "African Indigenous Agency And Evangelization of Igboland꞉ Re-examining The Niger Mission Of Samuel Ajayi Crowther", |
| 2 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2025, February), "REFORMATION AND THE BIRTH OF MODERN DEMOCRACY IN NIGERIA: A CHRISTIAN-HISTORICAL APPROACH", |
| 3 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2024, November), "ACCESSING THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHRISTIAN MISSION IN NIGERIA", |
| 4 | Onyeka Egwuonwu, Godswill Nwokedi. (2024, May), "THE 19TH CENTURY CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY ENTERPRISE AND DENOMINATIONAL RIVALRY IN IGBOLAND: A CALL FOR CHRISTIAN INTEGRATION", |
| 5 | Onyeka Egwuonwu. (2023, November), "CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY AND IGBO TRADITIONAL RELIGIOUS SOCIETY: TOWARDS A SYNTHETICAL COPERATION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY", |
| 6 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2022, March), "Pentecostalism and the Changing Patterns of Igbo Cultural Life: A Case Study in South Eastern Nigeria", |
| 7 | ONYEKA JOHN EGWUONWU. (2022, March), "Language as a Missionary Tool in the 19th Century Christian Movement in Igboland", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Indigenous Agency in the Expansion of the Anglican church (CMS) in Okija, Anambra State, 1906-2006" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Nwakaeze Samuel Chukwubuikem Reg Number : 2025096004FN |
| 2 | "CHURCH OF NIGERIA, ANGLICAN COMMUNION, CLERGY EDUCATION AND MINISTERIAL FORMATION, 1979-2019" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by NWACHUKWUMA, GODSWILL CHUKWUDI REG NO: 2025096014FN |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities (CJAH)" (June, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "AN APPRASIAL OF TEN YEARS SYNOD OF THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE ON THE NIGER, 2011-2021" (November, 2020 to December, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chaplain, "Institute of Theology Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | MEMBER, "DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (November, 2024) |
| 3 | MEMBER, "DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS POSTGRADUATE COMMITTEE" (November, 2024) |
| 4 | STAFF ADVISER, DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (February, 2024) |
| 5 | CHAIMAN FACULTY OF ARTS LIBRARY MANAGEMENT COMMITEE, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (February, 2024) |
| 6 | Posgraduate Supervisor, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (September, 2023) |
| 7 | HISTORICAL HEAD, "INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY PAUL UNIVERSITY AWKA" (July, 2023) |
| 8 | MEMBER, "ACADEMIC STAFF UNION OF UNIVERSITIES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (November, 2023) |
| 9 | Secretary, "FACULTY OF ARTS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION COMITTEE" (May, 2021 to May, 2022) |
| 10 | YEAR 2 ACADEMIC ADVISER, "DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (January, 2021 to July, 2022) |
| 11 | WELFARE OFFICER, "DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (January, 2020 to June, 2021) |
| 12 | MEMBER GOVERNING COUNCIL, "NWAFOR ORIZU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION , NSUGBE" (October, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Professional Member, "ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES (APAS)" (member since 2024), https://www.apas.africa/index.php |
| 2 | Full Member, "NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGIONS" - NASR/2024/000359 (member since 2024), https://www.nasr/index.php |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "RETHINKING MORAL AUTHORITY, AND LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH THE LEGACY OF BISHOP CROWTHER", (Department of Religious Studies, University on the Niger, Umunya), 17th June, 2026 to 17th June, 2026; Physical |
| 2 | "2025 8th Hybrid International Conference", (Department of Religion and Cultural Studies University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 26th February, 2025 to 28th February, 2025; Virtual |
| 3 | "AFRICAN HERITAGE AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE GLOBAL FUTURE", (ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES (APAS)), 23rd May, 2024 to 24th May, 2024; Physical |
| 4 | "African Heritage And Sustainability In the Global Future", (Academic Promotion For The Promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 22nd May, 2024 to 25th May, 2024; Physical |
| 5 | "DOING THEOLOGY IN THE ERA OF NATIONAL SECURITY", (INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY PAUL UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 13th November, 2023 to 15th November, 2023; Physical |
| 6 | "LANGUAGE AS A MISSIONARY TOOL IN THE 19TH CENTURY CHRISTIAN MOVEMENT IN IGBOLAND", (DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 22nd March, 2022 to 25th March, 2022; Physical |
| 7 | "DEMOCRACY, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT", (CENTER FOR UNITY, CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT (CUCRD) IN COLLABORATION WITH PAUL UNIVERSITY AWKA), 7th March, 2022 to 9th March, 2022; Physical |
| 8 | "ABLEISM IN AFRICA: MULTI-DIMENSIONAL APPROACHES", (AFRICAN HUMANISM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CIRCLE, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA), 21st February, 2022 to 22nd February, 2022; Physical |
| 9 | "2021 Hybrid Conference", (Director of Igbo Village and Center for African Civilization Studies), 10th December, 2021 to 10th December, 2021; Physical |
| 10 | "HUMANITIES AND LEADERSHIP IN AFRICA", (FACULTY OF ARTS), 24th October, 2019 to 25th October, 2019; Physical |
| 11 | "Humanities and Change Management", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 10th May, 2017 to 11th May, 2017; Physical |
| 12 | "Humanities and African Values", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 18th June, 2015 to 19th June, 2015; Physical |
| 13 | "HUMANITIES AND AFRICAN VALUES", (FACULTY OF ARTS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY), 17th June, 2015 to 20th June, 2015; Physical |
| 14 | "Humanities, Ethnicity and National Integration", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 16th September, 0202 to 17th September, 0202; Physical |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Writing Scientific Research, IBR and Research Fellowship", (DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 4th November, 2024 to 4th November, 2024; Physical |