Dr. Chinedu Nnaemeka Mbalisi
Dr. Chinedu Nnaemeka Mbalisi is a SENIOR LECTURER in HISTORY AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am scholar of Nigerian origin who specializes in African History {with a bias in Political and Social history and urban and environmental studies}; A passionate researcher poised to contribute to the growth and sustainable development of historical knowledge production and promotion of humanity in my environment and society. The reconstruction of human society for positive change and the enhancement of human relations through historical knowledge is a key objective in my career. My mission and vision in life are to make a positive impact on humanity.
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 | |
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| 1 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2016) May, 2010 to April, 2015 PhD Degree History And International Studies |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, August, 2010) March, 2007 to March, 2010 Master Of Arts History And International Studies |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2005) October, 1999 to September, 2004 Bachelor Of Arts, (BA. Degree) History And International Studies |
| 4 | Amaraku Community Secondary School, Amaraku. (SSCE, June, 1999) October, 1992 to June, 1999 WASSC Secondary School Education |
| 5 | Ogbor Township Primary School. (FSLC, August, 1991) October, 1983 to August, 1989 FSLC Primary Education |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | LECTURER 1., NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA February, 2019 to October, 2022 |
| 3 | LECTURER 1, 2018/19, ALEX EKWUEME FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, NDUFU ALIKE IKWO, EBONYI STATE October, 2018 to April, 2019 |
| 4 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, 2010 TO 2013, LECTURER 11, 2013 TO 2015 , LECTURER 1, OCTOBER 1ST 2015 TO 2019, PAUL UNIVERSITY, AWKA November, 2010 to February, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Chinedu Nnaemeka Mbalisi. (2021, June) "The Challenge Of Globalisation In Relation To Nigeria's Nation Building" In School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Fab Anieh Nig. LTD., This is book chapter published in the School of General Studies Text for Students use. It is text for GS 107; Nigerian Peoples and Culture., pp 133-159 |
| 2 | Chinedu Nnaemeka Mbalisi. (2021, June) "Academic Staff Union Of Universities (ASUU), Challenges And Achievements" School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Fab Anieh Nig. LTD., This is book chapter published in the School of General Studies Text for Students use. It is text for GS 107; Nigerian Peoples and Culture., pp 353-375 |
| 3 | Mbalisi, Chinedu Nnaemeka. (2020, March) "Weatern Influence And Nigerian Cultural Crisis Since The Colonial Times" School of General Studies text book on GS Nigeria Peoples and Culture. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Univeristy |
| 4 | Mbalisi, Chinedu Nnaemeka, Alumona Stephen. (2019, February) "The Monetisation Of Death And Burial Ceremonials Among The Igbo Of Southeast Nigeria" In C.K. Ikwuemesi, C. Ugwu And C.O. Agbo, (eds) Death And The Politics Of After-Death In Africa: Studies In Some Nigerian Communities. Germany:Galda Verlag |
| 5 | Mbalisi, Chinedu N, Chidi Amaechi. (2017, October) "Mbano And Their Neighbours In Time And Space", In Dan O. Chukwu Etal., Studies In Igbo History , pp 154-181 |
| 6 | Mbalisi, Chinedu N., Nwanze,Okechukwu. (2013, October) "Ethinicity And Social Stability In Nigeria: Issues And Challenges" In The Humanities And Good Governance. A publication of Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., pp 238-258 |
| 7 | Mbalisi, Chinedu N, Chukwuemeka Nnamdi. (2012, February) "International Relations And The Challenge Of Good Governance In Nigeria" In The Humanities And Good Governance A publication of Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., pp 110-124 |
| 8 | Mbalisi, Chinedu N, Chukwuemeka Nnamdi. (2012, October) "The Challenge Of Good Governance And Human Rights In Nigeria" In The Humanities And God Governance. A publication of Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., pp 91-109 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Mbalisi, Chinedu Nnaemeka, Nnaedoziem S. Nwaiwu. (2025, May), "AI AND AFRICA'S ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY: HARNESSING PAST CLIMATE PATTERNS TOWARDS BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 186-201 |
| 2 | Mbalisi, Chinedu Nnaemeka, Chiemela Adaku Mbalisi, and Nnaedoziem S. Nwaiwu. (2025, April), "UBUNTU: AFRICA AND THE BLACK TAX ECONOMY, A POST-COLONIAL NIGERIA EXPERIENCE", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 172-190 |
| 3 | Mbalisi, Chinedu Nnaemeka, Chiemela Adaku Mbalisi, and Nnaedoziem S. Nwaiwu. (2025, January), "WIRED TRADITIONS: INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY ON REINCARNATION NARRATIVES IN DIGITAL IGBO-AFRICAN CULTURE IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE", KENNETH DIKE JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 73-92 |
| 4 | Mbalisi, Chinedu N.. (2025, May), "KHAKISTOCRACY: OUR DALLIANCE WITH MILITARY-POLITICIANS IN NIGERIA'S DEMOCRATIC TRAJECTORY", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICSN & ASIAN STUDIES, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 52-64 |
| 5 | Mbalisi, Chinedu Nnaemeka, Chiemela Adaku Mbalisi, and Nnaedoziem S. Nwaiwu. (2025, May), "DECONSTRUCTING SUSTAINABILITY:EXAMINING THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN GLOBAL FRAMEWORKS AND LOCALREALITIESIN CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION, AFRICA IN FOCUS", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 38-51 |
| 6 | Mbalisi, Chinedu Nnaemeka PhD, Nnaedoziem S. Nwaiwu. (2025, April), "UNITED IN VIOLENCE RELATIONS: WATER RESOUCES, ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND CONFLICT IN SOUTH-SOUTH NIGERIA", OHAZURUME: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 191-221 |
| 7 | Mbalisi, Chinedu Nnaemeka, Nnaedoziem S. Nwaiwu, Alokwu, Cyprian Obiora PhD. (2025, May), "TOWARDS DECOLONIZED ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES IN AFRICA: INTEGRATING AI AND INDIGENEOUS KNOWLEDGE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY", Journal of Psychology, Sociology, History and International Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 93-107 |
| 8 | Mbalisi, Chinedu Nnaemeka, Chiemela Adaku Mbalisi, Nnaedoziem S. Nwaiwu, Alokwu, Cyprian Obiora PhD. (2025, May), "NEOLIBERALISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL DECLINE IN AFRICA: WHY GLOBAL CLIMATE AGENDAS UNDERMINE NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES", Journal of Arts, Religion, Philosophy and Cultural Studies (Volume 1 Number 1, 2025), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 64-81 |
| 9 | Mbalisi, Chinedu N and Nwachukwu, Richard Chidiebere. (2024, September), "CLIMATE CHANGE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AMANBRA STATE, 2002-2024", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 47-53 |
| 10 | Chukwujama, Chinyere Gloria, Mbalisi, Chinedu N,PhD. (2024, September), "POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC RELATIONS IN EKWUSIGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA STATE, 1996-2020", KENNETH DIKE JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES, Vol. 3, KDJAS VOL 3, NO 1,2024, P. 31-42 |
| 11 | Mbalisi, Chinedu Nnaemeka, Lawrence, Chichebem Solomon. (2023, December), "THE FEAR OF CLASS SUICIDE: OBSTACLE TO RESTRUCTURING NIGERIA SINCE 1960", KENNETH DIKE JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 13-20 |
| 12 | Mbalisi, Chinedu Nnaemeka, Chukwu,Hamuel Oti. (2023, December), "POLITICS OF REGION-BUILDING IN NIGERIA'S DEMOCRATIC EXPERIENCE SINCE 1999", KENNETH DIKE JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 85-94 |
| 13 | Chinedu N Mbalisi. (2022, June), "TRADITIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS OF MBANO PEOPLE OF IGBOLAND, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA TO 1906", OHAZURUME- Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 14 | Chinedu N Mbalisi. (2021, June), ""Of Cultural Festivals And Relations In West Africa: Perspectives On Mbano In Southeast Nigeria Ince The 20th Century"", Mgbakoigba: Journal of African Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), The paper is an original paper on a micro Igbo Community whose history are being reconstructed. It offers great insights into the peoples past. |
| 15 | Chinedu Nnaemeka Mbalisi, Chiemela Adaku Okeke. (2021, November), "Migrations in Africa: A Focus on Mbano of Igboland, Southeast Nigeriaup to 1906", Ogirisi: a New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 17, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | Chinedu N Mbalisi. (2021, June), ""COLONIAL REORGANISATION AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN AFRICA: PERSPECTIVES FROM MBANO IGBOLAND, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA, 1906NTO 1960", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), It an original resaerch on on Intergroup relations in African. |
| 17 | Chinedu N Mbalisi. (2021, May), ""IT IS CONTINUOUS: IMPERIALISM IN TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY AFRICA, LIBYA IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE".", JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES,(IJAAS) NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 18 | Chinedu Nnaemeka Mbalisi, Chiemela Adaku Okeke. (2021, January), ""THE 1914 AMALGAMATION: PRE-CURSOR TO MISCONSTRUED UNITY IN POST-COLONIAL NIGERIA"", KENNETH DIKE JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES, (KDJAS), Department of History and International Studies, NNamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 19 | Mbalisi Chinedu. (2019, March), "INTER-COMMUNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS OF ATANI PEOPLE OF OGBARU, IGBOLAND, SOUTHEAST NIGERIA", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 20 | Mbalisi, Chinedu N., Prince Okwy Vincent Anene. (2019, July), "Ifedinoba: Historical Contributions Of Palm Wine Industry To The Econmy Of Oba People In Idemili Area Of Igboland Since 1900", Igwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 131-145 |
| 21 | Chinedu Nnaemeka Mbalisi, Prince Okwudili Vincent Anene. (2019, December), "The Politics Of Population Census: Challenge To Democracy And Nation Building In Nigeria Since 1960", Adonis & Abbey Publishers, Journal of Nation-Building & Policy Studies,2019, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 67-84 |
| 22 | Chinedu N Mbalisi. (2018, February), "Challenge Of Ethnicity, Politics By Identity And Prebendalism To Security And Social Stability In Nigeria, 1999 To 2015", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 18, (Issue 3), pp 70 - 97 |
| 23 | Chinedu N Mbalisi, Nwadialor Kanayor. (2017, March), ""The Growth Of Christianity And Western Education In Mbano Society Of Igboland, 1912 To 1990"", IGWEBUIKE: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities., Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 24 | Chinedu N Mbalisi, Nwachukwu J Obiakor, Chiemela A Okeke. (2015, May), "Colonialism: Nexus For Myriad Religious Contentions In Post-colonial Igboland (an Historical Overview)", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 128-141 |
| 25 | Chinedu N Mbalisi. (2014, October), ""The Igbo And The Challenge Of Internal Colonialism In Post-Civil War Nigeria, 1970 - 1999""", UZU: Journal of History and International Studies, (UJHIS), Unizik., Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 205-234 |
| 26 | Chinedu N Mbalisi, Okeke, Chiemela A.,. (2014, April), ""Reconstructing African History Through Oral Tradition: The Egwu Alijah Example Since The 20th Century"", Ikenga: International Journal of Institute of African Studies, UNN., Vol. 10, (Issue 4) |
| 27 | Chinedu N Mbalisi. (2012, December), ""The Ebi And Iri-Mbube: Indigenous Methos Of Crime Control Among And Eziama-Mbano Of Igboland"", Ikenga: International Journal of Institute of African Studies, (indexed by Scopus) UNN., Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 188-203 |
| 28 | Chinedu N. Mbalisi, Amaechi Chidi. (2012, December), ""Globalisation And Developing Countries, Milestones On Nigeria's Economic Development"", UZU: Journal of History and International Studies, (UJHIS)Unizik, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 133-152, This paper was published in a journal which was previously online but the host removed the journal due to non-payment of subscription by the publishing department. |
| 29 | Chinedu N Mbalisi. (2012, December), ""Threshold Of Ethno-Political Twist To Religiuos Conflict In Nigeria:In Historical", UZU: Journal of History and International Studies, (UJHIS), Unizik., Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 153-167 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "CLIMATE CHANGE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN AMANBRA STATE, 2002-2024" (2025). Completed Masters project by NWACHUKWU RICHARD CHIDIELE, 2020046011F |
| 2 | "INTER-COMMUNITY RELATIONS IN EKWUSIGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ANAMBRA, 1966-2020" (2025). Completed Masters project by CHUKWUJAMA, GLORIA CHIAMAKA, 2020046008P |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "LSA 2024 TRAVEL GRANT" (June, 2024 to June, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Lagos Studies Association |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "KENNETH DIKE JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES, (KDJAS) VOL. 3, NO 1" (September, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "KENNETH DIKE JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES" (December, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Maters Degree Project Proposal Defence" (August, 2024 to August, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Maters Degree Project Proposal Defence" (September, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Maters Degree Project Proposal Defence" (May, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Maters Degree Project Proposal Defence" (October, 2019 to October, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Maters Degree Project Proposal Defence" (October, 2019 to November, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Committee Member, "ACCREDITATION PROTOCOL COMMITTEE" (January, 2016) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Sub Dean, Student Affairs, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Students Affairs Unit" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Chairman University Hostel Management Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Students Affairs Unit" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Sub Dean, Student Affairs, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2024 to October, 2025) |
| 4 | GST Co-ordinator for CEP Programme, "Nnamdi, Azikiwe University, School of General Studies" (May, 2024) |
| 5 | Played Volleyball and won Gold, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Staff Games and Recreation, participated for Faculty of Arts" (April, 2023 to April, 2023) |
| 6 | Played Football and won Gold, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Staff Games and Recreation, participated for Faculty of Arts" (April, 2023 to April, 2023) |
| 7 | Staff Adviser, Faculty of Arts Students Association, FASA, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Arts" (June, 2023 to April, 2025) |
| 8 | Secretary, Faculty of Arts Project Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Arts" (June, 2023 to June, 2024) |
| 9 | Departmental Examinations Officer, Pocessing of students results and transcripts., "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (December, 2019 to August, 2021) |
| 10 | MEMEBER OF GOVERNING COUNCIL, AS SENATE REPRESENTATIVE, "Paul University, Awka" (November, 2018 to November, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Historical Society of Nigeria" - None (member since 2025), https:// historicalsocietyofnigeria.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Historical Society of Nigeria" (member since 2024), https:// historicalsocietyofnigeria.org.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "Historical Society of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https://networks.h-net.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA, (HSN) 69TH CONFERENCE", (HISTORICA SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 6th October, 2024 to 9th October, 2024; Golden Tulip Hotel, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State |
| 2 | "The Association for the Promotion of African Studies, (APAS)", (APAS, The Association for the Promotion of African Studies), 22nd May, 2024 to 22nd May, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "OHAZULUME CONFERENCE, Directorate of Igbo Village and Center for African Civilisation IVACAC, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (IVACAC), 1st December, 2023 to 2nd December, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "2023 OHAZURUME CONFRENCE", (THE DIRECTORATE OF IGBO VILLAGE AND CNTER FOR AFRICAN CIVILISATION, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 1st December, 2023 to 1st December, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "CENTER FOR ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA", (CENTER FOR ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MINISTRY OF CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURISM, ANAMBRA STATE), 27th July, 2023 to 27th July, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 6 | "FACULTY OF ARTS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: HUMANITIES AND EDUCATION IN A DIGITAL AGE.", (FACULTY OF ARTS, CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE), 1st June, 2022 to 4th June, 2022; CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM CAMPUS |
| 7 | "66TH CONFERENCE", (HISTORICA SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 12th October, 2021 to 15th October, 2021; ENUGU |
| 8 | "65TH CONFERENCE", (HISTORICA SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 24th March, 2021 to 25th March, 2021; ARMY RESOURCE CENTER, ABUJA |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "2015 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FACULTY CONFERENCE. THEME: HUMANITIES AND AFRICAN VALUES", (FACULTY OF ARTS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 17th June, 2015 to 20th June, 2015; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 2 | "The 58th/59th Congress/Conferenc Of The Historical Society Of Nigeria", (Historical Society of Nigeria, Hosted by the Department of History, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 22nd September, 2014 to 25th September, 2014; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 3 | "Fifty Years Of African Studies: Gains And Challenges", (INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA.), 12th June, 2013 to 14th June, 2013; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 4 | "Conference On Dying, Death And Politics Of After-Death In The African World", (School of General Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 22nd April, 2013 to 25th April, 2013; University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 5 | "Historical Society Of Nigeria, South-East Branch Second Conferece", (Department of History and International Relations, Abia State University, Uturu), 26th February, 2013 to 28th February, 2013; Abia State University, Uturu |
| 6 | "The Southeast HSN Maiden Conference, Theme: SOUTHEAST NIGERIA IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE", (Historical Society of Nigeria, Hosted by the Department of History and International Relations, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki), 11th September, 2011 to 14th September, 2011; Abakaliki, Ebonyi State |
| 7 | "International Conference On The Theme: Indigenous Knowledge And Global Changes In Africa: The Challenges In The 21st Century.", (INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA.), 8th June, 2011 to 10th June, 2011; NSUKKA |