Mr. Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli
Mr. Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli is a LECTURER II in PHILOSOPHY Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Okoli Izuchukwu Kizito from Neni, Anaocha LGA, Anambra State.
I am a Lecturer II in Philosophy Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Personal Information
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Address: | Philosophy, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHILOSOPHY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Master Degree, December, 2021) October, 2019 to December, 2021 M. Arts Metaphysics (Philosophy) |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2017) September, 2013 to August, 2017 B. ARTS PHILOSOPHY |
| 3 | DENNIS MEMORIAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ONITSHA. (SSCE, June, 2011) September, 2005 to June, 2011 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | RA/WARD COLLATION OFFICER, INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION February, 2023 to March, 2023 |
| 2 | GST LECTURER ON GST 103, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA February, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | ALUMINI FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA February, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer II, Nnmadi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2019 to Present |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Okoli, Izuchukwu Kizito. (2025, February) HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE SUO GST 116 (SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES, SHANAHAN UNIVERSITY, ONITSHA) FAB Educational Books Awka Nigeria, pp 45 - 76 |
| 2 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli, Onyeka Emmanuel Uzowulu. (2023, March) Theories of Knowledge (Intuitionism) Department of Philosophy, Akwa Ibom State University, Obi Akpo Campus, pp 166 |
| 3 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli. (2023, February) Basic Philosophy and Logic (Introduction to Logic) School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okoli Izuchukwu Kizito; Rev. Fr. Prof. Bonachristus Umeogu. (2025, April), "Intelligent Machines and the Ontology of Human Existence: Rethinking Kurzweil’s Philosophy and the Way Forward", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH),, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 69 - 80 |
| 2 | Okoli Izuchukwu Kizito; Bonachristus Umeogu, PhD. (2025, May), "PHILOSOPHICAL PERSPECTIVES ON TECHNOLOGICAL SINGULARITY IN NIGERIAN-AFRICAN SOCIETY", IGWEBUIKE: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 91 - 104 |
| 3 | Chukwukere Justice Ihetu & Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli. (2025, February), "ETHICAL APPROACH TO PARTICIPATIONS IN THE EUCHARIST: AN EXEGETICAL STUDY OF 1 CORINTHIANS 11:27-30", SIST JOURNAL OF RELIGION AND HUMANITIES, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 103 - 116 |
| 4 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli; Osita Gregory Nnajiofor. (2024, June), "The Nature of Consciousness in the Context of Artificial Intelligence: Redefining Human-Technology Relationships", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 30 |
| 5 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli. (2024, August), "TRANSCENDING WITHOUT TRANSCENDENCE: AN INQUIRY INTO THE SOLITARY AND SPIRITUAL LIBERATION WITHOUT EXTERNAL INFLUENCE", NJSS, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 41 - 55 |
| 6 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli , Osita Nnajiofor , Ph.D. (2024, June), "METAPHYSICAL REFLECTIONS ON IDENTITY AND GOVERNANCE: A PHILOSOPHICAL INSIGHT TO NATION BUILDING", ESTAGA, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 21 - 40 |
| 7 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli. (2024, August), "PHILOSOPHICAL INQUIRY INTO THE INORDINATE QUEST FOR WEALTH AMONG NIGERIAN YOUTHS: EXPLORING CULTURAL, SOCIETAL, AND RELIGIOUS DIMENSIONS", Studies in Religious Society and Human Relations: Festschrift in honour of Rev. Fr. Prof. B.A.C Obiefuna, pp 711 - 727 |
| 8 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli. (2023, June), "EXPLORING THE METAPHYSICAL DIMENSIONS OF AFRICAN MIGRATION AND THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY", OCHENDO: AN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE STUDIES, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 97 - 114 |
| 9 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli. (2023, July), "ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND RATIONALITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 43-52 |
| 10 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli. (2022, June), "THE UMUNNA ONTOLOGY IN IGBO WORLDVIEW AND ITS DWINDLING FORTUNE IN RECENT TIMES", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 11 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli, Chris O. Abakare. (2020, June), "A HERMENEUTIC APPROACH TO MYSTICISM IN THE LIGHT OF WILLIAM JAMES VIEW ON MYSTICAL EXPRIENCES", NNAMDI AZIKIWE JOURNAL OF PHILOSOPHY, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 171-184 |
| 12 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli. (2020, August), "UNDERSTANDING REPUBLICANISM IN IGBO PRE-COLONIAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNANCE: THE VIEWPOINT TO IGBO ENWE EZE", ODEZURUIGBO JOURNAL, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 251-265 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okoli, Izuchukwu Kizito; Okeke, Chiazo Winifred. (2024, July), "The Metaphysics of Omebere Ma chi Ekweghị: Understanding the Mystery of Destiny Dichotomy", |
| 2 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli. (2023, June), "Exploring the Metaphysical Dimensions of African Migration and the Global Community", |
| 3 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli, Erhiegueke, Alexander Walsh. (2023, July), "The Metaphysics of Artistic Expression: Unveiling Intercultural Realities Through Creative Mediums", |
| 4 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli , Osita Nnajiofor. (2023, November), "METAPHYSICAL REFLECTIONS ON THE HUMAN OF THE FUTURE: NAVIGATING EXISTENTIAL HORIZON", |
| 5 | Izuchukwu Kizito Okoli, Chinenye Jecinta Nwobi. (2021, October), "PHILOSOPHICAL INVESTIGATION ON THE FREEWILL OF MAN IN A SEEMINGLY DETERMINED WORLD", , pp 18 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "BASIC PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC" (February, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Staff Adviser 1, "Faculty of Arts Students Advisory Committee for 2024/2025 Academic Session" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | FINANCIAL SECRETARY, "ASUU NAU MULTIPURPOSES COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED" (May, 2024) |
| 3 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF ARTS ICT COMMITTEE FOR THE 2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION" (March, 2024 to November, 2024) |
| 4 | MEMBER, "FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE OF ASUU, NAU" (August, 2023) |
| 5 | CHAIRMAN, "DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY ICT OFFICER" (May, 2023) |
| 6 | Staff Adviser, "NATIONAL UNION OF ANAOCHA STUDENTS" (November, 2023) |
| 7 | ALUMNI LIASION OFFICER, "FACULTY OF ARTS ALUMNI LIASON COMMITTEE" (July, 2023) |
| 8 | SECRETARY, "FACULTY OF ARTS ALUMNI HOMECOMING COMMITTEE" (June, 2023) |
| 9 | SECRETARY, "Department of Philosophy, ICT Office" (July, 2023) |
| 10 | Member, "Department of Philosophy, Office of the Coordinator, CEP" (July, 2023) |
| 11 | Secretary, "Department of Philosophy, Departmental Welfare Committee" (July, 2023) |
| 12 | RESOURCE PERSON, "POOL KING GLOBAL INVESTMENT LTD" (July, 2023) |
| 13 | Alumni Liasion Officer, "FACULTY OF ARTS ALUMNI LIASION COMMITTEE FOR THE 2022/2023 ACADEMIC SESSION" (June, 2023) |
| 14 | GST LECTURER, "SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES" (February, 2022) |
| 15 | MEMBER, "2021/2022 FRESHERS' ORIENTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE" (October, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES" (member since 2023), https://www.apas.africa.com |
| 2 | Full Member, "ASSOCIATION OF PHILOSOPHY PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA (APPON)" - 144315 (member since 2021), https://www.appon.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "OTU AMUMAMU IGBO: SOCIETY FOR IGBO STUDIES", (Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies), 24th July, 2024 to 26th July, 2026; UNIZIK, AWKA |
| 2 | "2023 UNESCO WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY/ALUMNI HOMECOMING", (Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th November, 2023 to 17th November, 2023; UNIZIK, AWKA |
| 3 | "MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (HYBRID)", (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; UNIZIK |
| 4 | "2023 APAS 7th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (The association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 24th May, 2023 to 27th May, 2023; UNN, NSUKKA |
| 5 | "2022 OHAZULUME CONFERENCE", (THE DIRECTORATE OF IGBO VILLAGE AND CENTER FOR AFRICAN CIVILISATION (IVACAC) NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 25th November, 2022 to 25th November, 2022; UNIZIK |
| 6 | "ASSOCIATION OF PHILOSOPHY PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA", (ASSOCIATION OF PHILOSOPHY PROFESSIONALS OF NIGERIA (APPON)), 28th October, 2021 to 28th October, 2021; UNIBEN |
| 7 | "4th Biennial African Philosophy World Conference African Philosophy Society", (African Philosophy Society), 12th October, 2021 to 14th October, 2021; UNIZIK |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "LEARNING MULTI DISCIPLINARY TOOLS FOR CONTEMPORARY DISCOURSE", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 26th November, 2024 to 26th November, 2024; Virtual |