Dr. Emmanuel Ajakor
Dr. Emmanuel Ajakor is a SENIOR LECTURER in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Rev'd. Dr. Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ajakor is a native of Igbariam Anambra East of Anambra State. I am also a Priest of God, a husband and father of four children.
I am an ambitious and driven fellow. I thrive on challenge and constantly set goals for myself, so I have something to strive toward. amidst my striving, i am a people-person. I love meeting new people and learning about their lives and their backgrounds.
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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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2011) February, 2008 to February, 2011 Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) In Religion And Human Relation Religion And Human Relations |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, March, 2008) August, 2006 to February, 2008 Master Of Arts In Religion And Human Relations Master Degree |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2004) August, 1999 to July, 2003 Bachelors Of Art First Degree Programme |
| 4 | Bishop Crowther Junior Seminary, Awka. (GCE, February, 1998) February, 1991 to February, 1997 WAEC/SSCE Secondary Education |
| 5 | UKpo Central Primary School. (FSLC, November, 1995) February, 1986 to February, 1991 First Degree Certificate Primary Education |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | COORDINATOR CEP, DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION & HUMAN RELATIONS April, 2023 to September, 2024 |
| 2 | P.G lecturer NAU, Awka, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2021 to September, 2021 |
| 3 | EXAMINATION OFFICER, DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION & HUMAN RELATIONS November, 2020 to September, 2021 |
| 4 | Departmental Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2020 to November, 2022 |
| 5 | Appointment as Adjunct Lecturer 1, Paul University, Awka December, 2019 to July, 2020 |
| 6 | Lecturer I, Department Of Religion And Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2019 to February, 2021 |
| 7 | GST Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2019 to December, 2021 |
| 8 | Collation Officer,(ad hoc),, Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) April, 2018 to April, 2018 |
| 9 | JUPEB Instructor,, Paul University, Awka February, 2016 to January, 2019 |
| 10 | University Orator, Paul Univeristy, Awka, Paul Univeristy, Awka February, 2015 to March, 2019 |
| 11 | Clergy, Diocese Of Awka (Anglican Communion) February, 2012 to January, 2021 |
| 12 | External Examination Supervisor,, National Teachers Institute, P.G.D.E Awka Centre October, 2011 to December, 2011 |
| 13 | Welfare Chairman, Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences & Management, Paul University, Awka July, 2011 to February, 2018 |
| 14 | Departmental Secretary,, Paul University, Awka July, 2010 to December, 2019 |
| 15 | Lecturer I, Paul University, Awka February, 2010 to April, 2019 |
| 16 | Lecturer 2008-2010, Paul University College, Awka April, 2008 to August, 2010 |
| 17 | Census Supervisor,, Michika Local Government Area, Adamawa State March, 2006 to March, 2006 |
| 18 | Christian Religious Knowledge teacher (Corps Member), Government Day Secondary School, Pella, Adamawa State September, 2004 to August, 2005 |
| 19 | Students Chaplain, Chapel of Redemption Unizik, Diocese Of Awka (Anglican Communion) December, 2003 to February, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Emmanuel Ajakor and Benjamin C. Nwokocha. (2024, June) Achieving Peace and Sustainable Reconciliation in Nigeria: The Manifestation of the Exclusive Mandate of the Church FAB EDUCATIONAL BOOKS, NIGERIA, pp 301-308 |
| 2 | Emmanuel I. Ajakor. (2021, April) UNDERSTANDING & APPLICATION OF AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGIOUS VALUES & MORALS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMNENT OF NIGERIA IN 21st CENTURY School of General Studies, UNIZIK, Awka, pp 86-100 |
| 3 | Emmanuel I. Ajakor. (2021, September) THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA Patrobas Nigeria Limited, pp 37-50 |
| 4 | Ajakor, E. I. & AIutulu, N. (2011). (2011, April) Reconstructing The Nigerian Mentality On Gender For Sustainable Development’ Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Arts Journal (2011), pp 795-802 |
| 5 | Ajakor, E. I. & Ngawuchu, G. (2011). (2011, November) Religion, A Vital Tool In Sustainable Development In The 21st Century Journal of Humanities and Sustainable Development, pp 309-316 |
| 6 | Timothy Obumneme Ezeaku & Emmanuel I. Ajakor. (2010, June) Place of Globalization in the Church's Mission: The Nigerian Experience Rex Charles & Patrick Ltd, pp 321-327 |
| 7 | Ajakor, E. I. & Ezenweke, E. (2009). (2009, September) Religious Values: A Strategy For Sustainable Democratic Principles In Nigeria Institutions Journal on Humanities and Nigeria’s Democratic Experience,, pp 208-214 |
| 8 | Ajakor, E. I. & Ezenweke, E. (2009). (2009, September) Culture Changes Among The Igbo: Problems And Prospects A publication in Readings in Political & Social Issues in Nigeria; Problems and Prospects, pp 227-240 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ajakor, Obiorah Cyprain Alokwu & Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha. (2025, May), "IGBO TRADOCULTURAL VERSUS CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE PROCESSES: TOWARDS INCULTURATION", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 68-78 |
| 2 | Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ajakor, Obiora Cyprian Alokwu & Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha. (2025, May), "TOWARD CONFLUENCE OF CHRISTIAN AND IGBO TRADITIONAL BELIEFS IN MMANWU (MASQUERADE) AND FATHER CHRISTMAS: A COMPARATIVE SYMBOLIC ANALYSIS", AMAMIHE: Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 23, (Issue 4), pp 52-60 |
| 3 | Emmanuel i. Ajakor & Ifeoma P. Ekwunife. (2025, April), "Religious and Socio-economic Implications of Cyber Crime among Awka Youths", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 116-134 |
| 4 | Cyprian Obiorah Alokwu; Emmanuel I. Ajakor, & Benjamin C. Nwokocha. (2025, February), "THE ASTROPHYSICAL COSMOLOGY OF DEATH IN AFRICAN ABORIGINAL MYTHOLOGY: THE CHURCH AND IGBO RELIGIOUS VIEWS AT CROSSROADS", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 84-94 |
| 5 | Alokwu Cyprian Obiora & Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ajakor. (2025, April), "INTEGRATING ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS INTO RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND HUMAN RELATIONS CURRICULA IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 96-109 |
| 6 | Ajakor, Emmanuel, PhD & Ifeanyi A. Chukwudebelu, PhD. (2025, May), "HARNESSING RELIGION AS AN INSTRUMENT OF SOCIAL CHANGE IN NIGERIA: EXPLORING EXAMPLES AND ILLUSTRATIONS", Journal of Igbo Language, Literature, Culture, and Religious Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 69-73 |
| 7 | Ajakor, Emmanuel, PhD & Ifeanyi A. Chukwudebelu, PhD. (2025, May), "THE CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS DYNAMICS OF POLYGAMY IN IGBOLAND", Journal of Arts, Religion, Philosophy and Cultural Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 56-63 |
| 8 | Emmanuel Sunday Ajakor & Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha. (2025, May), "THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND AESTHETIC APPEALS IN MAKING IGBO CONVERTS: PRIORITIZING INDIVIDUAL CHOICES OVER COMPULSION", Journal of Igbo Language, Literature, Culture, and Religious Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 74-83 |
| 9 | Ifeanyi A. Chukwudebelu; Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ajakor (PhD), & Ven. Dr. Geoffrey Chidebem Molokwu. (2024, March), "UNVEILING THE DEPTHS: A SCHOLARLY EXPLORATION OF THE IGBO WORLDVIEW", Sapientia Foundation Journal of Education, Sciences and Gender Studies (SFJESGS), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 433-441 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Ajakor (PhD), Ifeanyi A. Chukwudebelu, Ven. Dr. Geoffrey Chidebem Molokwu. (2024, March), "NEO-TRADITIONALISM IN IGBOLAND: EXPLORING HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INFLUENCES ON CULTURAL RESURGENCE", Sapientia Foundation Journal of Education, Sciences and Gender Studies (SFJESGS), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 425-431 |
| 11 | Emmanuel Ajakor (Ph.D); & Benjamin Nwokocha (Ph.D). (2024, March), "Cult of Igbo Ancestors and Veneration of Saints in the Orthodox Christian World: A Comparative Analysis of Igbo Traditional Religion and Christianity", OHAZURUME - Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 59-66 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Ajakor & Benjamin C. Nwokocha. (2024, May), "ABOMINATION AND ITS CLEANSING: A STUDY OF IGBO STRICT TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO VARIED LAWS AND SITUATIONS", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 113-122 |
| 13 | Chukwudeblu, A. Ifeanyi; Ajakor, Emmanuel PhD & Oguechuo Godfrey Afamnede. (2024, March), "JESUS THE GREAT ANCESTOR: AN INSIGHT FROM IGBO AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 14 | Chukwudebelu A. Ifeanyi; Casimir N. Osigwe & Ajakor, Emmanuel PhD. (2024, February), "DEVELOPING AN IGBO CHRISTIANITY: AN ANALYSIS OF IGBO AND CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEWS", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-9 |
| 15 | Ifeanyi A. Chukwudebelu; Ajakor, Emmanuel PhD; Dr Wilson Ejiofor Anowia; Nganwuchu Geoffrey Chiazo PhD; & Ven. Dr. Geoffrey Chidebem Molokwu. (2024, July), "EVOLUTION OF MODERN AFRICAN THEOLOGY: NAVIGATING HISTORICAL DYNAMICS", Nnadiebube Journal of Religion, Culture and Society (NJRCS), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 40-50 |
| 16 | Emmanuel Ajakor & Albert Ulutorti Green. (2024, September), "MANAGEMENT OF DEAF PERSONS USING THE PRINCIPLES OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES, AND HUMAN RELATIONS: IMPLICATIONS AND IMPERATIVES", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 52-63 |
| 17 | Chukwudeblu, A. Ifeanyi and Ajakor, Emmanuel PhD. (2024, March), "ECCLESIASTICAL LIBERATION IN IGBO SOCIETY: NAVIGATING HISTORICAL STRUGGLES AND BUILDING A LIBERATING CHURCH", Sapientia Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Development Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 18 | Emmanuel Ajakor, PhD & Chukwuemeka E. Nwachukwu, PhD. (2022, October), "A CRITICAL STUDY OF THE CONCEPT OF GOD IN AFRICAN THEOLOGY: EVALUATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF JOHN S. MBITI AND MERCY A. ODUYOYE", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-13 |
| 19 | Emmanuel Ajakor, PhD. (2021, September), "AN APPRAISAL IN THE USE OF RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS IN EXPRESSION OF AFRICAN TRADITIONAL BELIEFS IN NEKE COMMUNITY", Interdisciplinary Journal of African & Asian Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-12 |
| 20 | Ajakor, E. I. & Ojukwu I.. (2021, June), "The Dynamics Of Moral Formation In The Modern Igbo Society: The Nnewi Experience", UNIZIK Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 19-33 |
| 21 | Ajakor, E. I. & Ojukwu I. (2019). (2019, June), "Conflict Resolution And Peace Building In Traditional African Society: A Case Study Aguleri-Umuleri Community", Journal of African studies and sustainable Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp ISSN:2630-7065 |
| 22 | Ajakor, E. I. (2019). (2019, May), "Girl Child Development In The Traditional Igbo Society: Model For Contemporary Women Empowerment", PREORC Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 47-61 |
| 23 | Ajakor, E. I. & Ojukwu I. (2019). (2019, August), "Combating Security Challenges In Nigeria Through Cultural Revivalism", Journal of African studies and sustainable Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 7), pp ISSN:2630-7073 |
| 24 | Ajakor, E. I. (2018). (2018, May), "African Traditional Healthcare As A Model For Sustaining Life In A Globalized World : Issues Involved’", Journal of African Traditional Religion and Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 36-42 |
| 25 | Ajakor, E. I. & Udezo, B. (2009). (2009, February), "The Implication Of Pauline Concept Of Reconciliation For Re-branding Nigeria", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "EXAMINING THE INTERSECTION OF CHRISTIAN RELIGION AND SOCIAL WELFARE IN ALLEVIATING POVERTY IN IGBOLAND" (2025). Completed Masters project by NWAFENNA, ANN CHIOMA (2023096004FA) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "STUDIES IN RELIGION, SOCIETY AND HUMAN RELATIONS - (Festschrift in Honour of Rev. Fr. Prof. B.A.C. Obiefuna)" (June, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "OHAZURUME - Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization" (March, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENCE (The Challenges of Single Parenthood to Igbo Family System in Anambra State, Nigeria)" (March, 2018 to June, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENCE (The Socio-Religious Nature of Ekpe Society Among Ikwuano People of Abia State, Nigeria)" (April, 2016 to April, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | CHAIRMAN, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA/APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF FACULTY COMMITTEES AND COORDINATORS FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION/FACULTY OFARTS" (April, 2025 to October, 2025) |
| 2 | Career officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (August, 2021) |
| 3 | Lecturer, "School of General Studies, NAU, Awka" (February, 2020) |
| 4 | Pastored the student from 2013 to 2019/Priest, "Chapel of Redemption NAU Awka" (February, 2013 to August, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS)" (member since 2019), https://www.apas.africa/index.php |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "National Congress And Scientific Conference Of The Nigerian Psychological Association", (National Congress and Scientific conference of the Nigerian Psychological Association), 24th August, 2021 to 26th August, 2021; Virtual Conference |
| 2 | "Poverty And Witchcraft Consciousness In African Christian Worship: An Exegesis Of John 6:26’", (First International and Interdisciplinary conference on Witchcraft), 25th November, 2019 to 28th November, 2019; University of Nigeria Nsukka 25th-28th November, 2019 |
| 3 | "Ike Di N’ Awaja ‘ Awaja: Investigating The Mystical Autonomy Of Powers In Arusi As A Paradigm For Leadership In Africa", (11th Faculty of Arts Conference Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 24th October, 2019 to 25th October, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State |
| 4 | "African Traditional Religion Oath Taking System For Achieving Resource Control In Nigeria: The Igbo Experience", (40th Annual Conference of Nigeria Association for study of Religions (NASR)), 16th September, 2019 to 19th September, 2019; University of Port Harcourt. Nigeria |
| 5 | "The Church Missionary Society (C.M.S) And National Development: The Igbo Experience", (Department of Psychology ESUT conference on National Development and the role of Education at ESUT Enugu), 29th July, 2019 to 1st August, 2019; Department of Psychology ESUT conference on National Development and the role of Education at ESUT Enugu |
| 6 | "Christian Theology As Praxis For Political Restructuring In Nigeria’", (Department of Religion conferences, UNN), 18th October, 2018 to 19th October, 2018; Department of Religion conference, UNN |
| 7 | "Reconstructing The Nigerian Mentality On Gender For Sustainable Development’", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Arts, 2011 annual conference), 4th May, 2011 to 7th May, 2011; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Arts, 2011 annual conference |
| 8 | " ‘Religion, A Vital Tool In Sustainable Development In The 21st Century’", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Arts, 2011 annual conference), 4th May, 2011 to 7th May, 2011; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Arts, 2011 annual conference |
| 9 | "Place Of Globalization In The Church’s Mission: The Nigeria Experience’", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Arts, 2010 annual conference), 5th May, 2010 to 8th May, 2010; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Arts, 2010 annual conference |
| 10 | "The Role Of The Church In Sustaining Democracy In Nigeria’", (Pope John Paul II Major Seminary Okpuno), 25th March, 2010 to 28th March, 2010; Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN) Conference 25-28 March at Pope John Paul II Major Seminary Okpuno. |
| 11 | "Religious Values: A Strategy For Sustainable Democratic Principles In Nigeria Institutions’", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Arts, 2009 annual conference), 7th May, 2009 to 9th May, 2009; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Faculty of Arts |
| 12 | "Cultural Changes Among The Igbo: Problems And Prospects’", (4th National Annual Conference of school of Arts & Social Sciences, Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe), 4th May, 2009 to 8th May, 2009; 4th National Annual Conference of school of Arts & Social Sciences, Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe |
| 13 | "12th SIST Missiological Symposium", (12th SIST Missiological Symposium), 21st March, 2007 to 24th March, 2007; Spiritan International School of Theology, Attakwu, Enugu State. |
| 14 | " Volkswagen Foundation Of Germany Sponsored Research Project, International Conference", ( Volkswagen Foundation of Germany Sponsored Research Project, International Conference), 28th November, 2006 to 28th November, 2006; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |