Dr. Uzondu Ignatius

Dr. Uzondu Ignatius is a SENIOR LECTURER in PHILOSOPHY Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Uzondu Ignatius

Staff Profile

Rev. Fr. Dr Ignatius Chukwuma Uzondu, a priest of Catholic diocese of Nnewi. He hails from (Aku) Ezinifite-Aguata, Anambra State.

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Philosophy, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ARTS
Department/Sub-Unit:
PHILOSOPHY

Academic Qualifications

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Relevant/Working Experience

1Member, Philosophy Department Accreditation Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
October, 2021 to January, 2022
2Postgraduate Supervisor of Masters and PGD programme (Philosophy Department), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, College of Postgraduate Studies
September, 2021 to Present
3Member and departmental representative, Quality Assurance Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
April, 2021 to Present
4Member and departmental representative, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Timetable Committee
January, 2021 to Present
5Member and departmental representative, Faculty of Arts Timetable Committee , Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
January, 2021 to Present
6Member, Faculty of Arts Project Committee , Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
November, 2019 to Present
7Member, Philosophy Department Scholarship Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
November, 2019 to Present
8Chairman, Academic Services Committee, Philosophy Department, UNIZIK AWKA
October, 2019 to Present
9Lecturer 1 on CONUAS 04 Step 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of Arts, Philosophy Department
May, 2019 to Present
10Chairman, organizing committee, Nnewi Catholic Diocesan Education/ Cultural summit, Catholic Diocese of Nnewi
June, 2018 to November, 2019
11Examination Officer, Tansian University Umunya,, Philosophy department
May, 2018 to May, 2019
12Director of General Studies, Tansian University Umunya
May, 2018 to March, 2020
13Chairman, Local organizing committee for Oracle of Wisdom Journal (online & print), Tansian University Umunya
January, 2018 to January, 2019
14Member, Education Board, Catholic Diocese of Nnewi
November, 2016 to Present
15Assistant Director of Educational services (Asst. Diocesan Educational secretary, Catholic Diocese of Nnewi
October, 2016 to October, 2019
16Lecturer 11 to Lecturer 1, Tansian University Umunya,, Philosophy department
May, 2016 to May, 2019
17Lecturer 11 to Lecturer 1, Tansian University Umunya,, Philosophy department
May, 2016 to May, 2019
18Committee member, for on - going formation of priests (knowledge updating), Catholic Diocese of Nnewi
October, 2015 to October, 2020
19Manager (cum Principal) St. Charles College Lilu, Ihiala L.G.A., Catholic Diocese of Nnewi
October, 2012 to October, 2016
20Parish Priest, St. Charles Borromeo Parish Lilu, Ihiala L.G.A., Catholic Diocese of Nnewi
October, 2012 to October, 2016
21Manager, Queen of Angels Complex school, Nnewich, Nnewi, Catholic Diocese of Nnewi
April, 2012 to October, 2012
22(pioneer) Parish priest, All Saints Parish Ihiala., Catholic Diocese of Nnewi
October, 2008 to October, 2011
23Assistant Cathedral Administrator, Catholic Diocese of Nnewi
January, 2005 to January, 2007

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Ignatius Uzondu. (2019, November) African Traditional Religion and Nation Building , pp 76-90
2Ignatius Uzondu. (2018, November) Interfaith Dialogue and Education: Panacea to Nation Building
Journal Articles
1IGNATIUS C. UZONDU PHD AND DOMINIC ZUOKE KALU PHD. (2023, December), "BAD LEADERSHIP, CURRUPTION AND POLITICAL HEGEMONY; MAJOR TREATS TO NIGERIAN DEVELOPMENT", ESSENCE: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONCERNED AFRICAN PHILOSOPHERS. PHILOSOPHY, SCIENCE AND SOCIETY, Vol. 12, (Issue 1)
2VALENTINE OBIENYEM AND IGNATIUS C. UZONDU PHD. (2023, August), "MACHIAVELLIANISIM AND THE ROLE NEW MEDIA IN THE NIGERIAN 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.", A JOURNAL OF WEST AND EAST AFRICAN STUDIES, Vol. 3, (Issue 2)
3Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2022, October), "African Philosophy, Religion and Functional Education for Rapid Development and Poverty Reduction in Africa.", AKU : An African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2)
4Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2022, October), "Appraisal of Impacts of Migration to Development in Africa.", OCHENDO : An African Journal of Innovative Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 2)
5Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2021, January), "Political Hegemony as Threat to Attaining Good Governance in a Pluralist Nigeria.", Oracle of Wisdom Int'l Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs (OWIJOPPA)., Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 21 - 32
6Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2021, September), "Philosophic and Biblical Sagacity: Basis for Moral formation of Youths in Nigeria", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development (JASSD), Vol. 4, (Issue 4)
7Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2021, September), "Rapid Sustainable Development in Africa Via Education and Viable Informal Economy .", Igwebuike: African Journal of Arts and Humanities (IAJAH), Vol. 7, (Issue 4)
8Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2021, September), "Innovative Trends and Advances in Education and Communication in Africa.", Amamihe; Journal of African Philosophy (AJAP), Vol. 19, (Issue 3)
9Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2020, October), "Assessing Nigerian Political Leadership with a Democratic Paradigm", OGIRISI: A new Journal of African Studies., Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 52 - 72
10Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2020, June), "Education and Religion: The Harbingers of Peace Building in Africa.", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development (JASSD), Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 119 - 130
11Ignatius Uzondu. (2019, March), "Interfaith Dialogue and Education: Panacea to Nation Building", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development (JASSD), Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 25 -34
12Ignatius Uzondu. (2018, November), "Ethical challenges in a World of Rapid Technological Development: Nigerian/African Experience.", Oracle of Wisdom Int'l Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs (OWIJOPPA)., Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 36-43
13Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2018, August), "The Relevance of African Ideologies of Development to Africa in the world of Change .", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development (JASSD), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 32 - 50
14Ignatius Uzondu. (2018, November), "Ethical challenges in a World of Rapid Technological Development: Nigerian/African Experience.", Oracle of Wisdom Int'l Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs (OWIJOPPA)., Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 36- 43
Thesis
1Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2008, October), "The Concept of Class Struggle in Karl Marx".
Dissertations
1Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2012, December), "African Communalism and Participatory Democracy: A Comparative Analysis".
Projects
1Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2007, July), "The Role of Instructional Materials in the Teaching of Biology".
2Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2004, June), "Eucharist: The Summit of the Church's Sacrifice and Sharing .".
3Ignatius C. Uzondu. (1999, June), "The Kantian Mediation between Rationalism and Empiricism: A Critical Study.".
Conference Papers
1Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2022, June), "The Effects of Philosophy, political Leadership and Migration Towards Nigerian Development. (Presented in Department of Philosophy, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam 2022 International Conference).",
2Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2022, May), "African Philosophy, Religion and Functional Education for Rapid Development and Poverty Reduction in Africa. (Presented in 2022 Association for Promotion of African Studies APAS 6th International Conference at Tangaza University College Kenya).", , Vol. 3, (Issue 2)
3Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2021, April), "Rapid Sustainable Development in Africa Via Education and Informal Business Economy. (Presented in 2021 UNIZIK Business School International Conference)", , Vol. 7, (Issue 4)
4Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2021, May), "Innovative Trends and Advances in Education and Communication in Africa. (Presented in 2021 Association for Promotion of African Studies, APAS, International Conference at Unizik Awka).", , Vol. 19, (Issue 3)
5Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2020, June), "Education and Religion: The Harbingers of Peace Building in Africa. (Presented in 2020 Association for Promotion of African Studies, APAS, International Conference)", , Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 119-130
6Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2020, September), "COVID 19 And African Communalism. (Presented in 2020 Association for Promotion of African Studies, APAS, International Conference on COVID 19)", Association for Promotion of African Studies APAS
7Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2019, November), "Assessing Nigerian Political Leadership with a Democratic Paradigm. (Presented in 2019 Faculty of Arts' Annual International conference Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka)", , Vol. 15, (Issue 1)
8Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2019, November), "Philosophic and Biblical Sagacity: Basis for Moral Formation of Youths in Nigeria. (Presented in 2019 Special National Conference by Association for Universal Moral Education in Nigeria and Nnadiebube Research Institute, at Unizik Awka).", , Vol. 4, (Issue 4)
9Ignatius Uzondu. (2018, April), "Ethical Challenges in a World of Rapid Technological Development: Nigeria/African Experience.", Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Tansian University Umunya, Anambra State.
10Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2018, October), "Political Hegemony as a Threat to Attaining Good Governance in a Pluralist Nigeria. (Presented in 2018 Nigeria Philosophical Association Biennial International conference)", Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Tansian University Umunya, Anambra State., Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 21-32
11Ignatius C. Uzondu. (2018, June), "The Relevance of African Ideologies of Development to Africa in a world of Change. (Presented in Annual International conference of Association for the Promotion of African Studies, APAS)", , Vol. 1, (Issue 2)
12IGNATIUS UZONDU. (2018, April), "ETHICAL CHALLENGES IN A WORLD OF RAPID TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT; NIGERIA/ AFRICAN EXPERIENCE", DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES, TANSIAN UNIVERSITY, UMUNYA, ANAMBRA STATE

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"MACHIAVELLIANISM AND THE 2023 PRESIDENTIAL ECTION IN NIGERIA; A PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIA" (2023). Completed Masters project by OBIENYEM VALENTINE CHUKWUNETA
Grants
1Awardee: "CONFERENCES AND ARTILCE PUBLICATION" (December, 2020 to December, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by LATE DANIEL ORJIAKO MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
2Awardee: "COMPLETION OF Ph.D PROGRAMME" (November, 2012 to December, 2012). Completed sponsored grant by LATE DANIEL ORJIAKO MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
3Awardee: "CONFERENCES AND JOURNAL ARTICLE PUBLICATION" (March, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by LATE SIR ANDY AND LADY NGOZI UMEOJI MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Editorships
1Editor, "ORACLE OF WISDOM JOURNAL INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS" (November, 2023)
2Editor, "Oracle of Wisdom Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs (OWIJOPPA)" (December, 2022)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "ESSENCE: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY INTERNATION JOURNAL OF CONCERNED AFRICAN PHILOSOPHERS. PHILOSOPHY, SCIENCE AND SOCIETY" (December, 2023)
2Reviewer, "JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (JASSD)" (October, 2022)
3Reviewer, "Oracle of Wisdom Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs (OWIJOPPA)" (January, 2021)
4Reviewer, "Oracle of Wisdom Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs (OWIJOPPA)" (November, 2018)
Contributions to the University/Society
1ASSOCIATE EDITOR OF EDITORIAL TEAM. https://acjol.org/index.php/owijoppa/about/editorialTeam, "ORACLE OF WISDOM JOURNAL TANSIA UNIVERSITY" (January, 2022)
2MEMBER, FACULTY OF ARTS TIMETABLE COMMITTEE, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (January, 2021)
3MEMBER AND DEPARTMENTAL REPRESENATIVE TIMETABLE COMMITTEE, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (January, 2021)
4PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (October, 2021 to January, 2022)
5POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISOR, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (September, 2021)
6MEMBER SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, PHILOSOPHY, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (October, 2019)
7MEMBER FACULTY OF ARTS PROJECT COMMITTEE, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (November, 2019)
8CHAIRMAN, ACADEMIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, "PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (October, 2019)
9Member, "Association for the Promotion of African Studies" (June, 2018)
10CHIAIRMAN LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR ORACLE OF WISDOM JOURNAL (ONLINE AND PRINT), "TANSAN UNIVERSITY, UMUNYA" (January, 2018)
11CHAIRMAN ORGANIZING COMMITTEE NNEWI CATHOLIC DIOCESAN EDUCATION/ CULTURAL SUBMIT., "CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NNEWI" (May, 2018 to November, 2019)
12ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (ASS. DIOCESAN EDUCATIONAL SECRETARY), "CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NNEWI" (October, 2016 to October, 2019)
13MEMBER EDUCATION BOARD, "CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NNEWI" (November, 2016)
14COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ON-GOING FORMATION OF PRIESTS (KNOWLEDGE UPDATING), "CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NNEWI" (October, 2015 to October, 2020)
15MANAGER, QUEEN OF ANGELS COMPLEX SCHOOL, NNEWICH, NNEWI, "CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NNEWI" (April, 2012 to October, 2012)
16PARISH PRIEST, ST. CHARLES BORRMEO PARISH LILU, IHIALA L.G.A, "CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NNEWI" (October, 2012 to October, 2016)
17MANAGER (CUM PRICIPAL), ST. CHARLES COLLEGE LILU, IHIALA L.G.A, "CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NNEWI" (October, 2012 to October, 2016)
18PIONEER PARISH PRIEST, ALL SAINTS PARISH, IHIALA, "CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NNEWI" (October, 2008 to October, 2011)
19CHAPLAIN, BLESSED IWENE TANSI SOLIDARITY MOVEMENT, "CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NNEWI" (January, 2006)
20ASSISTANT CATHEDRAL ADMINISTRATOR, "CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF NNEWI" (January, 2005 to January, 2007)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Association For Promotion of African Studies (APAS)" (member since 2018), https://www.apas.africa

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Philosophy, Political leadership, national development: An introspective journey for Nigeria", (Department of Philosophy, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam), 22nd June, 2022 to 23rd June, 2022; Anambra
2"A Global dialogue on Africa n Philosophy, Religion and culture: prospects for development", (Association for Promotion of African Studies (APAS), 24th May, 2022 to 27th May, 2022; Tangaza University College, Kenya
3"African Ideologies and the innovative trends and advances: honouring the past and shaping the future", (Association for Promotion of African Studies (APAS), 25th May, 2021 to 26th May, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
4"The Impact of COVID 19 on Africa and Quest for Afrocentric Perspectives", (Association for Promotion of African Studies (APAS), 17th September, 2020 to 18th September, 2020; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
5"Human security and peace building", (Association for Promotion of African Studies (APAS), 11th June, 2020 to 11th June, 2020; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
6"Covid19: Harnessing the informal sector for sustainable economic development", (Unizik Business School), 26th April, 2020 to 27th April, 2020; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
7"Moral Formation for the youths", (Association for Universal Moral education Nigeria and Nnadiebube research institute), 28th November, 2019 to 29th November, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
8"Humanities and Leadership in Africa", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 17th October, 2019 to 18th October, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
9"Migration and African Identity Question in a Contemporary world", (Association for Promotion of African Studies (APAS), 1st April, 2019 to 3rd April, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
10"Philosophy, Justice and security in modern times", (Nigerian Philosophical Association), 10th October, 2018 to 13th October, 2018; Ebony State University, Abakaliki
11"African Ideologies in a World of Change", (Association for Promotion of African Studies (APAS), 13th June, 2018 to 15th June, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
12"Ethics and Human Development", (Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Tansian University Umunya), 17th April, 2018 to 20th April, 2018; Tansian University Umunya
Workshops
1"Improving Quality of Research in Tertiary Institutions", (Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, Tansian University Umunya), 28th September, 2022 to 28th September, 2022; Tansian University Umunya
2"2021 UNESCO World Philosophy Day: A Workshop on Dictionary of African Philosophy", (Philosophy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 18th November, 2021 to 18th November, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
3"Coaching and Career Services Training", (Career ACE Student Career Readiness Services and Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 13th November, 2021 to 17th November, 2021; Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
4"Peace and stability Dialogue (2019 (UNESCO & UNIZIK) "World Philosophy Day "", (Philosophy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 21st November, 2019 to 21st November, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
Seminars
1"IPOB Monday Holidays: Implications for the South East and Nigeria", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 11th September, 2021 to 11th September, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
2"Osu Caste among the Igbo: Taxonomies and Panaceas", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 23rd August, 2021 to 23rd August, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka