Rev Fr. Patrick Umezi
Rev Fr. Patrick Umezi is a SENIOR LECTURER in IGBO, AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Rev. Fr. Dr. Patrick Ik. Umezi, a teaching staff in the department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. A priest of the Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia. Born on 3rd February, 1978 in Ezinifite, Aguata L.G.A of Anambra state, to the family of Mr. Michael Umezi and late Mrs Benedette Umezi
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Address: | Igbo, African And Asian Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | IGBO, AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2019) November, 2016 to July, 2019 PhD Igbo Language And Linguistics |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2016) October, 2014 to September, 2016 MA Igbo Language And Linguistics |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2014) November, 2012 to September, 2014 PGD Igbo, African And Asian Studies |
| 4 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2014) December, 2011 to September, 2014 PGDE Education Foundation |
| 5 | Pontifical Urban University, Rome, Italy. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2011) October, 2007 to June, 2011 BA Sacred Theology |
| 6 | University Of Ibadan, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2007) October, 2002 to June, 2006 BA Philosophy |
| 7 | Boys' Secondary School, Ojoto. (SSCE, June, 2000) September, 1998 to June, 2000 WASSC |
| 8 | St. John Bosco Seminary, Isuaniocha. (SSCE, June, 1996) September, 1995 to June, 1998 WASSC |
| 9 | Central School, Ogboji. (FSLC, July, 1992) January, 1987 to July, 1992 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Staff Development Committee, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studiesn February, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Faculty Of Arts Examination Misconduct Committee March, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Departmental general students’ academic staff adviser,, Department Of Igbo, African And Asian Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Member, Ekwulobia Catholic Diocesan Presbyterian Council May, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | Financial Secretary, Ekwulobia Diocesan Liturgy And Inculturation Commission May, 2020 to Present |
| 6 | President, Ekwulobia Diocesan Priests, 2011 Set March, 2020 to Present |
| 7 | Member, Departmental Welfare And Healthcare Committee For Department Of Igbo, African And Asian Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to Present |
| 8 | Member, Departmental Culture, Artifacts And Craft Committee, Department Of Igbo, African And Asian Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to Present |
| 9 | Member, Departmental Culture, Artifacts And Craft Committee, Department Of Igbo, African And Asian Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to Present |
| 10 | Member, Committee On Departmental Seminar And Promotion Of Igbo Language, Department Of Igbo, African And Asian Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to Present |
| 11 | Member, Faculty Of Arts Conference Committee October, 2019 to June, 2021 |
| 12 | Departmental academic staff adviser for 200 level students,, Department Of Igbo, African And Asian Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2019 to February, 2021 |
| 13 | Academic Staff, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2019 to Present |
| 14 | Secretary, Awka Diocesan Ecclesiastical Workers Welfare Committee June, 2019 to Present |
| 15 | Founder and Chaplain, St. Perter’s Football Club, Awka April, 2019 to Present |
| 16 | President, Ezinifite Priests And Religious Vocations Association January, 2019 to Present |
| 17 | Parish Administrator, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Awka, Anambra State. December, 2018 to October, 2019 |
| 18 | Secretary, Ezinifite-Aguata Crisis Resolution Committee October, 2017 to April, 2020 |
| 19 | Igbo Teacher, Austica Memorial College, Nanka September, 2017 to May, 2019 |
| 20 | Secretary, Umuikpa- Oka Uga Crisis Resolution Committee March, 2017 to January, 2020 |
| 21 | Catholic Chaplain, British Spring College, Awka February, 2017 to October, 2019 |
| 22 | Parish Vicar, St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Awka, Anambra State. February, 2017 to December, 2018 |
| 23 | Chaplain, Agulu Deanery Cultural Commission October, 2015 to February, 2017 |
| 24 | Catholic Chaplain, Union Secondary School, Agulu, Anambra State. October, 2015 to February, 2017 |
| 25 | Member, Awka Diocesan Masters Of Ceremonies October, 2015 to Present |
| 26 | Member, Agulu Deanery Pastoral Council October, 2015 to February, 2017 |
| 27 | Member, Awka Diocesan Liturgy And Inculturation Commission September, 2014 to October, 2020 |
| 28 | Chaplain, Awka Deanery 1 Block Rosary Crusade October, 2013 to October, 2015 |
| 29 | Chaplain, Awka Deanery 1 Cultural Commission October, 2013 to October, 2015 |
| 30 | Chaplain, Awka Deanery 1 Cultural Commission October, 2013 to October, 2015 |
| 31 | Catholic Chaplain, National Secondary School, Awka, Anambra State. October, 2013 to October, 2015 |
| 32 | Assistant Cathedral Administrator, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Awka. October, 2013 to October, 2015 |
| 33 | Member, Awka Deanery Pastoral Council October, 2013 to October, 2015 |
| 34 | Member, Organizing Committee Of Awka Diocesan Cultural Carnival November, 2012 to October, 2020 |
| 35 | Catholic Chaplain and Academic Staff, Madonna Girls Secondary School, Abagana, Anambra State. September, 2012 to October, 2013 |
| 36 | Member, Awka Diocesan Cultural Commission October, 2011 to October, 2020 |
| 37 | Chaplain, Abagana Deanery Cultural Commission October, 2011 to October, 2013 |
| 38 | Chaplain, Abagana Deanery Altar Servers Association October, 2011 to October, 2013 |
| 39 | Parish Vicar, St. Mark’s Catholic Church, Abagana, Anambra State October, 2011 to October, 2013 |
| 40 | Member, Abagana Central Pastoral Council October, 2011 to October, 2013 |
| 41 | Member, Abagana Deanery Pastoral Council October, 2011 to October, 2013 |
| 42 | Member, Old Achina Parish Indigeneous Priests And Religious Association September, 2011 to Present |
| 43 | President, Awka Diocesan Priests, 2011 Set August, 2011 to March, 2020 |
| 44 | President, Awka Diocesan Seminarians June, 2010 to August, 2011 |
| 45 | Member, Otu Sụwakwa Igbo Initiative (Society For Promotion Of Igbo Language) April, 2006 to Present |
| 46 | Secretary, Ezinifite Priests And Religious Vocations Association January, 2006 to January, 2012 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Umezi, P.I. (2007, May) The End Of Human Existence In African (Igbo) Believe System. Onitsha: Emexco Press Ltd. |
| 2 | Umezi, P.I. (2007, September) Even The Ancestors. Enugu: Oktek Publishers |
| 3 | Umezi, P.I. (2005, February) Truths About Life Sumex Media Ltd, Onitsha |
| 4 | Umezi, P.I. (2005, March) Ọba Ilu Igbo (Acollection Of Igbo Proverbs) Enugu: Oktek Publishers |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Umezi, P.I.. (2024, May) Igbo language: the pivot of Igbo religious worship. Awka: Fab Anie., pp 452-458 |
| 2 | Umezi, P.I.. (2023, June) NKEJIASỤSỤ: MKPỌAHA (NOMINAL) , pp 49-62 |
| 3 | Umezi, P.I.. (2023, June) MMEBEOKWU , pp 72-86 |
| 4 | Umezi, P.I.. (2023, June) IWU NSỤPE , pp 87-93 |
| 5 | Umezi, P.I.. (2022, May) Igbo Language As The Culture That Unites The Igbo People: Prospects For Development , pp 155-170 |
| 6 | Umezi, P.I.. (2021, June) Akara edemede (Punctuation Marks) , In C.N Ugochukwu, C.E.C Ogwudile and A.U. Umeodinka (eds) Amụmamụ ụtọasụsụ Igbo. (second edition). Awka: Fab Anie |
| 7 | Umezi, P. I.. (2021, June) Mmewere agụmagụ Igbo , In N.M. Nnyigide, I.C. Isidienu and G.I. Udechukwu (eds) Qmụmụ Agụmagụ na Omenala Igbo. (second edition). Awka Fab Anie. |
| 8 | Umezi, P.I. (2018, August) Communicative Competence Of Palm Wine In Igbo Traditional Marriage Process In Ezinifite-Aguata. In N. Nwokoye, O. Onuoha And L. Chinagorom (eds) Trail-blazing Discourses On Linguistics And Igbo: A Festschrift In Honour Of A First Class Scholar, Profess Onitsha: Durability Prints |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Umezi, P.I. & Ibeh, F.U.. (2024, June), "The notion of Igbo language among the Igbo people of twenty-first century: Great treasure in earthenware pot.", Sapientia Foundation Journal of Education, Sciences and Gender Studies (SFJESGS), Vol. 6, (Issue 2) |
| 2 | Umezi, P.I.. (2024, March), "INTERCULTURAL EFFECTS ON SEMANTICS IN IGBO CULTURE", Sapientia Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Development Studies (SGOJAHDS), Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Umezi, P.I.. (2024, March), "Inter-cultural challenges facing translation in Igbo and English languages.", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies (IJAAS), Vol. 10, (Issue -1) |
| 4 | Umezi, P.I.. (2024, April), "Asụsụ na mwulite obodo: Ọrụ asụsụ Igbo n’ebe ndị Igbo nọ.", Nigerian Jiournal of African Studies (NJAS), Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 5 | Umezi, P.I.. (2023, June), "Code-switching among university students in Anambra State as evidence of poor Igbo linguistic competence and performance among Igbo youths.", IGIRIGI: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies., Vol. -3, (Issue -1), pp 22-33 |
| 6 | Umezi, P.I.. (2023, August), "Asụsụ Igbo: Enyo Ngosipụta Ndụ na Njirimara Ndị Igbo", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. -5, (Issue -3), pp 45-52 |
| 7 | Umezi, P.I.. (2023, February), "Echiche Ndị nime N’agụm aha Mmadụ N’ala Igbo", Igboscholars International Journal of Igbo Scholars Forum, Nigeria, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 179-199 |
| 8 | Umezi, P.I.. (2022, October), "Igbo language as the culture that unites the Igbo people: Prospects for development.", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development., Vol. -5, (Issue -3), pp 222-237. https://www.acjol.org/index.php/jassd |
| 9 | Umezi, P.I.. (2022, June), "Odide ọkọwa okwu na ikikere mbipụta: Ntụlekọrịta ọkọwaokwu Echeruo na ọkọwaokwu Nnaji", Sapientia Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Development Studies., Vol. -5, (Issue -2), pp 51-63. sgojahds.com |
| 10 | Umezi, P.I. & Ibeh, F.U.. (2022, June), "The year 2020 ENDSARS saga: A wound on the notion of constituted authority in Igbo cultural setting", International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies, Vol. -5, (Issue -2), pp 413-423. https://www.ijmsspcs.com |
| 11 | Ibeh, F. U. & Umezi, P.I.. (2022, October), "Igbo pacification proverbs and wellerisms in African philosophy: Tools for peace and conflict resolution", Ochendo: An African Journal of Innovative Studies, Vol. -3, (Issue -2), pp 130-143. https://www.acjol.org/index.php/ochendo |
| 12 | Umezi, P.I. (2021, June), "Azụmahịa na Naijiria na ọnọdụ asụsụ Igbo na senturi nke iri abụọ na otu.", Sapientia Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Development Studies (SGOJAHDS), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 34-46. www.sgojahds.com |
| 13 | Umezi, P.I. (2021, May), "Globalization and word borrowing as footstools for development of Igbo vocabularies.", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies (IJAAS), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 5-17. www.nigerianjournalsonline.com |
| 14 | Umezi, P.I. (2021, March), "Free Variation In Agụata Dialect Of Igbo", Nigerian Journal of African Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | Umezi, P.I. (2020, March), "ICT And Language Bridge As Tools For Actualization Of A Stable Democracy In Nigeria.", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Review (IJSSHR), Vol. -10, (Issue -1), pp 40-48. www.ijsshr.com |
| 16 | Umezi, P.I. & Ibeh, F.U.. (2020, March), "Ọjị: Eriri njikọ asụsụ na omenala Igbo.", Ọdịbendị A Journal of Igbo Consciousness, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 209-215 |
| 17 | Umezi, P.I. (2020, April), "Qdịda ilu Igbo na senturi nke iri abụọ na otu.", . Enyo: Jọnal Otu ndị ji Edemede Akwalite Asụsụ na Omenala Igbo,, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 87-100. Journal.ezenwaohaetorc.org |
| 18 | Ibeh, F. U. & Umezi, P.. (2019, April), "Mbụrụ Metụtara Nzuzu Na Nsirihụ ụwa Ndị Igbo Na Ndị Bekee N’usoro Asụsụ Ncheke.", Odezuruigbo International Journal of Igbo, African and Asian Studies, Vol. -3, (Issue -1), pp 41-51. www.nigerianjournalsonline.com |
| 19 | Umezi, P.I. (2019, November), "Ilu Igbo: Igosipụta ọnọdụ ụmụnwaanyị N’ọkwa ọchịchị N’ala Igbo", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. -20, (Issue -3), pp 216-232, www.nigerianjournalsonline.com |
| 20 | Umezi, P.I. (2018, June), "Echiche mbụrụ anụmanụ n’asụsụ na n’asụsụ Bekee.", Odezuruigbo International Journal of Igbo, African and Asian Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 105-128 |
| 21 | Umezi, P.I. (2017, September), "Nnwemagba asụsụ nye echiche na nsirihụ ndị Igbo", Ekwe Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 97-105. www.igboscholasforum.com.ng. |
| 22 | Udemmadu, T.N. & Umezi, P.I.. (2017, June), "The language of the sacraments of the Catholic Church: Austin and Searle’s model.", International Journal of Religion & Human Relations., Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 107-130. www.ajol.inf |
| 23 | Umezi, P.I.. (2017, September), "NNWEMAGBA ASỤSỤ NYE ECHICHE NA NSIRIHỤ ASỤSỤ IGBO", Ekwe Jonal, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 97-105 |
| 24 | Udemmadu, T.N. & Umezi, P.I.. (2016, June), "Ntụlekọrịta Ngwaa Asụsụ Igbo Na Ngwaa Asụsụ Latịn.", Odezuruigbo International Journal of Igbo, African and Asian Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 169-179 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Umezi, P.I.. (2024, May), "ECHICHE NDỊ IGBO NYE ỌNỌDỤ ỌCHỊCHỊ", |
| 2 | Umezi, P.I.. (2023, May), "Asụsụ Igbo: Enyo ngosipụta ndụ na njirimara ndị Igbo", |
| 3 | Umezi, P.I.. (2023, June), "INTERCULTURAL EFFECTS ON SEMANTICS IN IGBO CULTURE", |
| 4 | Umezi, P.I.. (2023, October), "ASỤSỤ NA MWULITE OBODO: ỌRỤ ASỤSỤ IGBO N’EBE NDỊ IGBO NỌ", |
| 5 | Umezi, P. I.. (2022, May), "Igbo language as the culture that unites the Igbo people: Prospects for development.", , 2022 APAS 6th International Conference, Theme: A Global Dialogue on African Philosophy, Religion and Culture: Prospects for Development. Tangaza University College Nairobi, Kenya. 24th – 27th May, 2022. |
| 6 | Umezi, P. I.. (2021, November), "Promotion of Igbo Language as Boost to Language Bridge for Economic Sustainability in South East Nigeria.", , 2021 UNIZIK Business School (UBS) Hybrid (Virtual/Physical) International Conference themed: Development and Sustainability of African Economies: The Security Challenge. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. 25th – 26th November, 2021 |
| 7 | Umezi, P. I.. (2021, May), "Apocalypse and unification of languages: Meaning and religious uses of language.", , 2021 Biennial International Conference, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan; May 17 & 18, 2021 |
| 8 | Umezi, P.I.. (2021, March), "Azụmahịa na Naịjiria na ọnọdụ asụsụ Igbo na senturi nke iri abụọ na otu.", , 4th Chinua Achebe International Conference. Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Theme: Re-evaluation of African values and culture in the face of the crises of the 21st century. 8th – 11th March, 2021 |
| 9 | Umezi, P.I. (2021, March), "Azụmahịa Na Naịjiria Na ọnọdụ Asụsụ Igbo Na Senturi Nke Iri Abụọ Na Otu. 4th Chinua Achebe International Conference. Institute Of African Studies, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. Theme: Re-evaluation Of African Values And Culture In The Face Of The Cris", |
| 10 | Umezi, P.I.. (2019, November), "ICT and language bridge as tools for actualization of a stable democracy in Nigeria", , University of Port Harcourt National Conference. Theme: Democracy and the Challenges of Insecurity in Nigerian Development; Role of Information Technology. 18th – 21st November, 2019 |
| 11 | Umezi, P.I. (2019, October), "Ilu Igbo: Igosipụta ọnọdụ ụmụnwaanyị N’ọkwa ọchịchị N’ala Igbo. 11th Faculty Of Arts International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Theme: Humanities And Leadership In Africa. 24th - 26th October, 2019.", |
| 12 | Umezi, P.I. (2019, November), "ICT And Language Bridge As Tools For Actualization Of A Stable Democracy In Nigeria. University Of Port Harcourt National Conference. Theme: Democracy And The Challenges Of Insecurity In Nigerian Development; Role Of Information Technology. 18th – 21st", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "RE: APPLICATION FOR GRANT FOR PROCUREMENT OF RESEARCH MATERIALS" (February, 2024 to February, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Justice, Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC), Awka |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Odezuruigbo An International Journal of Igbo, African and Communication Studies" (December, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "IGIRIGI: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies" (April, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Founder/Chaplain, "St. Perter’s Football Club, Awka" (December, 2018) |
| 2 | Secretary, "Umuikpa- Oka Uga Crisis Resolution Committee" (January, 2018 to January, 2019) |
| 3 | Secretary, "Ezinifite-Aguata Crisis Resolution Committee" (December, 2016 to December, 2017) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Maiden International Conference on Emergent Intercultural Realities in Contemporary Africa", (Centre for Arts, Culture and Humanities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in Partnership with Ministry of Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Anambra State,), 27th July, 2023 to 28th July, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "2022 APAS 6th International Conference. Theme: A Global Dialogue on African Philosophy, Religion and Culture: Prospects for Development", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 24th May, 2022 to 27th May, 2022; Main Hall, Nuru Building, Tangaza University College, Kenya |
| 3 | "2121 HYBRID CONFRENCE ON STEWARDSHIP IN AFRICA", (Directorate of Igbo Village and Center for African Civilization in Partnership with The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs Indigenous Artworks, Culture and Tourism, Anambra State, Nigeria), 9th December, 2021 to 10th December, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "2021 Faculty Of Arts Biennial International Conference. Theme: The Humanities And The Apocalypse", (Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan), 17th May, 2021 to 18th May, 2021; University of Ibadan, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Seminar on Sexual Abuse of Minors and Vulnerable Persons", (Catholic Diocese of Awka), 22nd March, 2021 to 22nd March, 2021; Ash Bishop A.K. Obiefuna Retreat/ Conference Center Okpunoe |
| 3 | "4th Chinua Achebe International Conference. Theme: Re-evaluation Of African Values And Culture In The Face Of The Crises Of The 21st Century.", (. Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 8th March, 2021 to 11th March, 2021; Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. |
| 4 | "A 2 Day National Conference On Democracy And The Challenges Of Insecurity In Nigerian Development; Role Of Information Technology", (Department of Sociology, University of Port Harcourt), 18th November, 2019 to 21st November, 2019; University of Port Harcourt |
| 5 | "11th Faculty Of Arts International Conference. Theme: Humanities And Leadership In Africa.", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 24th October, 2019 to 26th October, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |