Dr. Benjamin Ossai Anayo
Dr. Benjamin Ossai Anayo is a LECTURER I in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Benjamin Anayo Ossai, a lecturer of department of Religion and Human Relations, Unizik.
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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
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | MEMBER, FACULTY OF ARTS UJAH EDITORIAL COMMITTE May, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | MEMBER, FACULTY OF ARTS RESEARCH AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE May, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Coordinator University Wide Courses, Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer 1, Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. October, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Staff Adviser, Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2020 to February, 2024 |
| 6 | Lecturer 11, Department of Religion and Human Relation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2019 to October, 2022 |
| 7 | Lecturer 11, Enugu State University of Science and Technology June, 2018 to November, 2019 |
| 8 | Route Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps February, 2007 to May, 2018 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Collins Chibuzo Njoku, Mellitus Omemgboji Ezeamenyi, Paulinus Chikwado Ejeh, Anayo Ossai, Joseph C Impey. (2020, March) Noteworthy Issues on Leadership Skills, Environment and Sustainable Development. |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | OSSAI A.. (2020, May) The Implication of Cultism in Nigerian Higher Institution: The Religious Perspectives |
| 2 | OSSAI A.. (2019, February) Peace Education: Response to Emerging Conflict in Nigeria |
| 3 | OSSAI A. B.. (2017, May) Abere Deity in Ezimo: The Ritual and Its Significance |
| 4 | Ossai, Anayo Benjamin. (2014, June) Traditional Eating Culture: Socio-Religious Significance To Sustainable Development In Nsukka Cultural Area of Nigeria Fab Anieh, pp 183-195 |
| 5 | OSSAI A. B.. (2014, August) Studying African Traditional Religion fro Cultural Renaissance and Nation Building |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Anayo Ossai, Innocent Ogbonna Nweke. (2025, April), "CULTURAL PRESERVATION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: APPLYING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) FOR SUSTAINABLE ANCESTRAL VENERATION PRACTICES IN IGBOLAND, NIGERIA.", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development., Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 123-136 |
| 2 | Anayo Ossai. (2024, March), "Traditional Ecological Knowledge (Tek) in Igboland: Exploring Igbo Culture for Environmental Sustainability", SIST Journal of Religion and the Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 19-39 |
| 3 | Anayo Ossai, Jude Emeka Madu. (2024, July), "EXPLORING RAIN-MAKING AND RAIN-PREVENTION AS INSTRUMENTS OF PEACE-BUILDING IN EZIMO COMMUNITY, NSUKKA CULTURAL AREA OF IGBOLAND", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 26-43 |
| 4 | Anayo Ossai, Innocent Ogbonna Nweke. (2024, September), "Approach to the study of ATR and its relevance to National Development", GPH-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL : SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH |
| 5 | Anayo Ossai. (2024, August), "THE COLONIAL ACQUISITION OF LAND IN NSUKKA CULTURAL AREA OF IGBOLANDNIGERIA AND ITSCONSEQUENCES ON INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES", OCHENDO: AN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE STUDIES., Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 39-55 |
| 6 | Anayo Ossai. (2024, August), "UNDERSTANDING THE RITUALISTIC ASPECTS OF AFRICAN TRADITIONALRELIGIONAND ITS ROLES IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PEACE IN PRE-COLONIALIGBOCOMMUNITIES.", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 291-301 |
| 7 | Anayo Ossai. (2024, November), "TRADITIONAL RELIGIOUS PRACTICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: SACRED GROVES AS SANCTUARIES FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES IN IGBOLAND, NIGERIA", Religion, Ethics and Sociopolitical Dynamics: Perspectives on Contemporary African Challenges, pp 172-189 |
| 8 | Asadu, Ngozi; Ugomma Ann Eze; Michael Nwokedi; Olisa Anthony Enweonwu; Wilson E. Anowia & Anayo Ossai. (2023, June), "Internet-Militated Religious Tension and its Effect on Socio-Political Development of Nigeria", Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition, Vol. 19, (Issue 06), pp 204-216 |
| 9 | Anayo Ossai. (2023, June), "The Impact of Colonialism on Religious Dynamics: Understanding How Colonial History Has Shaped Religious Tensions and Conflict.", International Journal of Management, Social Sciences, Peace and Conflict Studies (IJMSSPCS), Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 181-196 |
| 10 | Anayo Ossai, Innocent Ogbonna Nweke. (2023, June), "Achievement of Internal Security and Community Peacebuilding in Igboland through Effective Community Policing", Igwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 358-378 |
| 11 | Ann Ebere Okechukwu, Anayo Ossai. (2021, November), "Reforming Nigerian Teaching Andragogy Using Virtual and Augmented Realities: The Role of Political and Religious leaders", Webology, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 2908-2919 |
| 12 | OSSAI A.. (2021, March), "NGWUYI ARUA (INSTALLATION OF ANCESTRAL SYMBOL) RITUAL, BELIEF, AND ITS RELEVANCE: A STUDY OF EZIMO COMMUNITY", IGWUBUIKE: AN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 103 -127 |
| 13 | Koledoye Uzoamaka Lucynda, Igwe Ngozi Justina, Anayo Ossai, Uzoigwe Christopher Okoro, Wilson E Anowia. (2021, November), "EXAMINING THE USE OF REPOSITARY PORTAL SYSTEM IN NIGERIAN TEACHING ANDRAGOGY AND THE PLACE OF RELIGION", WEBOLOGY |
| 14 | OSSAI A.. (2020, January), "LAND AND ITS RESOURCES OWNERSHIP IN EZIMO COMMUNITY: A PANACEA FOR LAND DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN IGBO COMMUNITY", JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 71 -85 |
| 15 | OSSAI A.. (2020, February), "Mourning Ritual: A Case Study of Widows in Ezimo Community", Sapientia Foundation Journal of Education, Science and Gender Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 4) |
| 16 | OSSAI A.. (2020, March), "USING ETHICS OF AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A JUST NIGERIAN STATE", Sapientia Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Developmental Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 4) |
| 17 | OSSAI A. B., Amunnadi C.A.. (2020, June), "The Place of Moral Sanctions in Nigerian Society: Social-Religious Perspectives.", International Journal of Management, Social Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 4) |
| 18 | Ossai, A.B. , Amunnadi C.A.. (2019, May), "The Rising Trend of Social Injustice in Nigeria: Ethics Education as a Therapy", South-South Journals of Humanities and International Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue -3), pp 501-520 |
| 19 | OSSAI A. B.. (2018, October), "African World View as a Tool for Peace in Nigeria: Studies in Igboland", A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of the Faculty of Humanities, Vol. 16, (Issue 3) |
| 20 | OSSAI A. B.. (2018, April), "Exploring the Relevance of Symbol in the Study of African Traditional Religion: Igbo Perspectives", South South Journals of Humanities and International Studies., Vol. 2, (Issue 3) |
| 21 | OSSAI A. B.. (2016, April), "Cow (Eshu) Ritual in the Funeral Rites: The Significance in t he Nsukka Cultural Area of Igboland", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 8, (Issue 2) |
| 22 | OSSAI A. B.. (2016, September), "Time in Igbo Cosmology: The Ritual and Its Value", Ogirisi Journal of African Studies, Vol. 12 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS" (February, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretory, "Ezimo Town Mineral Resources Committee" (January, 2021) |
| 2 | Secretory, "Ezimo Unity Forum" (December, 2018 to December, 2024) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "RELIGION,HUMANITY AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGIONS), 6th November, 2024 to 7th November, 2024; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA |
| 2 | "AFRICAN HERITAGE AND SUSTAINABILITY IN THE GLOBAL FUTURE", (ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES), 22nd May, 2024 to 25th May, 2024; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA |
| 3 | "RELIGION, RESOURCE CONTROL AND RESTRUCTURING IN NIGERIA", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGIONS), UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT, CHOBO, RIVERS STATE |
| 4 | "IGBO RACE IN GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE", (THE DIRECTORATE OF IGBO VILLAGE AND CENTRE FOR AFRICAN CIVILIZATION), NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA |
| 5 | "POLITICAL CRISES, ELECTORAL FRAUD, AND THE LIBERAL DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA", (LAGOS STUDIES ASSOCIATION), LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY |