Mr. Moses Onugadi Njoku
Mr. Moses Onugadi Njoku is a LECTURER I in FINE AND APPLIED ARTS Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Moses is a versatile artist and scholar who engages in exploratory art, experimenting with different mediums for sculptures. Currently pursuing PhD degree in art history; with a focus on Obi building in Amaigbo as an example of Igbo traditional architecture. Moses MFA research in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, focused on the art of topiary and mosaiculture for environmental management. His artistic style takes inspiration from the limitless abundance of sculpture media to create works of art that showcase the concepts of repurposing and reusing. Visual Arts, and Cultural Anthropology. Architectural Sculpture, Environmental Aesthetics and Ecology are his other areas of interest.
Personal Information
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Address: | Fine And Applied Arts, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FINE AND APPLIED ARTS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2021) November, 2016 to August, 2021 MFA Fine And Applied Arts |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2013) October, 2009 to August, 2013 Ba. Arts Fine And Applied Arts |
| 3 | Urban Secondary School, Umuna, Orlu. (SSCE, December, 2006) November, 2001 to July, 2006 |
| 4 | Central School, Ụmụaka, Nana LGA. (FSLC, May, 2001) March, 1995 to May, 2001 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Committee Member, Students Affairs Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2026 to Present |
| 2 | Conference participation, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2024 to June, 2024 |
| 3 | Conference paper presentation, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2024 to June, 2024 |
| 4 | Research Participation, TETFUND/TETFAIR March, 2024 to November, 2024 |
| 5 | Convention participant, Society of Nigerian Artists November, 2023 to November, 2023 |
| 6 | Member of Museum Committee, Awka Museum Foundation June, 2023 to Present |
| 7 | Workshop Participant, United States Embassy Abuja/International Institute for Creative Development June, 2023 to June, 2023 |
| 8 | Course Adviser, Fine and Applied Arts Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe university May, 2023 to Present |
| 9 | Exhibition Participant, Directorate of Research and Innovation, Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research Building, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2020 to March, 2020 |
| 10 | Member of Convocation Exhibition Committee, Fine and Applied Arts Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2020 to March, 2020 |
| 11 | Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. September, 2019 to May, 2021 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Moses Oñugadi Njoku. (2026, March), "Understanding The Mind Of The Artist Through His Art: A Review Of Some Selected Works Of Jean Michel Basquiat Using Expressivism As A Critical Tool", IDEAL INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL of IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM for SOCIO-CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT (INC.) Volume 19, No 1, March, 2026 ISSN: 2476-8421, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 167-182 |
| 2 | Moses Oñugadi Njoku. (2025, May), "FROM STAGE TO STAGE: HARNESSING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL POTENTIAL OF CONCRETE FLOWER POT PRODUCTION", Innovative perspectives and creative practices of fine art and design, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Moses Njoku. (2024, July), "IJE ART MOVEMENT; CONFRONTING THE QUESTION OF IDENTITY CRISES IN NIGERIA AMIDST SWEEPING SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND GLOBALIZATION FORCES", Vol 10, No 1 (2024) AWKA JOURNAL OF FINE AND APPLIED ARTS, Vol. 10, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | Immaculata Osinachi Okafor, Moses Oñugadi Njoku. (2024, April), "Yinka Shonibare: an African Diaspora Artist", Faculty of Environmental Sciences Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State Nigeria, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 135-150 |
| 5 | Idoko Ikenna Emmanuel, Agbonome Peter. C., Lynda Chinwendu Mbadugha, Moses Njoku, Ilouno Dubem Okey, Daniel Ibekwe. (2024, August), "Classification of Traditional Igbo Residential Buildings, South-East Nigeria, in the Context of Visual Arts", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 673-691 |
| 6 | Moses Njoku. (2023, November), "DIRECT FIBRE GLASS/POLYESTER RESIN MODELLING AND CASTING AS A TECHNIQUE IN SCULPTURE PRODUCTION", Tropical Built Environment Journal. Volume 9, No. 2, 139-151, 2023, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 139-151 |
| 7 | Moses Onugadi Njoku. (2021, November), "A Report on the Execution of the Garden of the Apostles at St. Joseph Catholic Chaplaincy, Imo State University, Owerri", Awka Journal of Fine and Applied Arts, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 8 | Moses Njoku. (2019, October), "Igbo Sculptural Tradition as a Microcosmic Reflection of African Art Heritage, the Journey so Far", Unizik journal of Education Graduates, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 196-205 |
| 9 | Moses Onugadi Njoku, Osinachi Immaculeta Okafor. (2019, September), "Nigerian art: A short history", Creative Artist: A Journal of Theatre and Media Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 10 | Moses Oñugadi Njoku. (2018, December), "Understanding the Migratory Origins of the Igbos through the Awka Smithing History", Nka Na Uzu Awka Research Association, pp 22-24 |
| 11 | Moses Njoku. (2018, February), "Architectural Sculpture in Nigeria: A Study of At Patrick's Catholic Cathedral, Awka", Awka Journal of Fine and Applied Arts, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 75-90 |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Moses Njoku. (2019, August), "Production of Mosaiculture and Topiary Art for Environmental Management and Aesthetics in Nigeria". , Vol. 6, (Issue 2) |
| Patents | |
| 1 | Moses Oñugadi Njoku, Fredrick Nnaemeka Okeagu, Obumneme Obiọma Okafor, Obinna Peter Ehiahuruike. "Heating and Pressing Machine for the Upcycling of Discarded Acrylic Wastes into Sheets", (Issued: 2025, June) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "TETFAIR" (March, 2023 to November, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Committee Member, "Students Affairs Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2026) |
| 2 | Exhibition Juror, "Life in my city art festival (LIMCAF)" (June, 2025) |
| 3 | Member of Endowment Committee, "Faculty of Environmental Sciences" (April, 2025 to December, 2026) |
| 4 | Keynote Speaker, "Dear Soas Art Gallery" (November, 2025 to November, 2025) |
| 5 | Outstanding Chairman, "Society of Nigerian Artists SNA" (April, 2025 to April, 2025) |
| 6 | State Chairman, "Society of Nigerian Artists" (March, 2024) |
| 7 | Museum Committee Member, "Awka Museum Foundation" (June, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 8 | Workshop Participant, "United States Embassy/IIDC" (June, 2023 to June, 2023) |
| 9 | Exhibition participant, "Spanish Embassy" (February, 2023 to February, 2023) |
| 10 | Exhibition participant, "Awka Museum Foundation" (December, 2022 to December, 2022) |
| 11 | Art Competition Participant, "Spanish Embassy" (November, 2022 to December, 2022) |
| 12 | Exhibition participant, "Nelen Studio" (December, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 13 | Technology Expo Participant, "Directorate of Research and Innovation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (March, 2020 to March, 2020) |
| 14 | Exhibition Committee Member, "Fine and Applied Arts Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe university" (March, 2020 to March, 2020) |
| 15 | Exhibition participant, "Society of Nigerian Artists" (November, 2020 to November, 2020) |
| 16 | Conflict Resolution Committee Member, "Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (September, 2019 to September, 2019) |
| 17 | Exhibition participant, "Ije Art Movement" (July, 2019 to July, 2019) |
| 18 | Exhibition participant, "Anambra State Ministry of Youth Empowerment and Creative Development" (November, 2018 to November, 2018) |
| 19 | Exhibition participant, "Anambra State Ministry of Diaspora Affairs, Indigenous Artworks and Tourism" (December, 2018 to December, 2018) |
| 20 | Member/Exhibition participant, "Sculptors Guild of Awka." (May, 2017 to May, 2017) |
| 21 | Exhibition participant, "Life in My City Art Festival" (October, 2013 to October, 2013) |
| 22 | Exhibition participant, "Fine and Applied Arts Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe university" (November, 2011 to November, 2011) |
| 23 | Exhibition participant, "Ezenwa Ohaeto Resource Centre, Awka" (March, 2011 to April, 2011) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Sculptors Association of Nigeria" - Scan/20/SE/0089 (member since 2020), https://snanational.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Sculptors Association of Nigeria" - Scan/20/SE/0089 (member since 2020), https://snanational.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Society of Nigerian Artists" (member since 2019), https://snanational.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "the 18th Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA)", (Igbo Studies Association (ISA) Illinois, USA), 18th June, 2021 to 20th June, 2021; zoom |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Artificial intelligence application in higher education and university administration", (UNIZIK Advancement Board), 7th July, 2026 to 7th July, 2026; UNIZIK Awka. |
| 2 | "US Embassy/IICD Abuja Upcycle Workshop 2023", (US Embassy/ International Institute for Creative Development (IICD) Abuja), 2nd June, 2023 to 21st June, 2023; Abuja |
| 3 | "Innovation Fair", (Innov8, Tetfair), Abuja |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "Pancharothi International Group Exhibition", (Pancharothi International Group), Virtual |