Dr. Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha
Dr. Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha is a LECTURER I in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I'm Reverend Dr. Benjamin Chukwun³onso Nwokocha. I'm a staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Arts, Department of Religion and Human Relations.
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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, 2023) October, 2019 to June, 2023 History Of Christianity In Africa |
| 2 | Comprehensive Secondary School, Nawfia. (SSCE, September, 2021) September, 1998 to June, 2004 |
| 3 | National Teacher's Institute, Kaduna. (Post-Graduate Degree, August, 2021) February, 2019 to December, 2019 |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, May, 2019) April, 2015 to October, 2018 M.A Masters Degree |
| 5 | Ojoko Memorial Primary School Nawfia. Comprehensive Secondary School, Nawfia. Community Secondary School, Amansea. Paul University, Awka. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (NECO, January, 2019) March, 2017 to November, 2017 |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2018) June, 2015 to June, 2018 Master Of Arts History Of Christianity In Africa |
| 7 | Paul University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2015) August, 2012 to June, 2014 Diploma Certificate Diploma In Theology |
| 8 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2012) October, 2008 to June, 2012 BA(Hons) Religion And Human Relations |
| 9 | Comprehensive Secondary School, Nawfia. (SSCE, June, 2004) December, 1998 to March, 2004 School Certificate |
| 10 | Ojoko Memorial Primary School Nawfia. Comprehensive Secondary School, Nawfia. Community Secondary School, Amanda. Paul University, Awka. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (FSLC, July, 1999) September, 1992 to July, 1998 |
| 11 | Ojoko Memorial Primary School Nawfia. Comprehensive Secondary School, Nawfia. Community Secondary School, Amanda. Paul University, Awka. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (FSLC, July, 1999) September, 1992 to July, 1998 |
| 12 | Ojoko Memorial Primary School Nawfia. Comprehensive Secondary School, Nawfia. Community Secondary School, Amanda. Paul University, Awka. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (FSLC, December, 1998) April, 1992 to September, 1998 |
| 13 | Ojoko Memorial Primary School Nawfia. Comprehensive Secondary School, Nawfia. Community Secondary School, Amanda. Paul University, Awka. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (FSLC, December, 1998) April, 1992 to September, 1998 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Clergy, Diocese Of Awka (Anglican Communion) June, 2014 to September, 2021 |
| 2 | Member, National Youth Corps in Collaboration with Golden Heart Foundation March, 2014 to Present |
| 3 | Youth Corps, National Youth Service Commission March, 2014 to March, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Emmanuel Ajakor Benjamin Nwokocha. (2025, June) Achieving Peace and sustainable Reconciliation in Nigeria: The Manifestation of the Exclusive Mandate of the Church 2024: Studies in Religion, Society and Human Relations: Festschrift in Honour of Rev. Fr. Prof. B.A.C. Obiefuna, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 103-110 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ajakor. (2026, May), "Comparative Study of Evil in African Traditional Religion and Christianity: Generating diverse reactions across the religions", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 13-24 |
| 2 | Emmanuel Ajakor Benjamin Nwokocha. (2026, April), "Chukwuism: The Igbo Conception of the Supreme Being before the emergence of the Christian Missionaries", Crowther Journal of Arts and humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 132-142 |
| 3 | Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel. (2026, May), "Inculcating Christian Morals, Ethics and Human Values in an Increasingly Secular Academy", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 138-149 |
| 4 | Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Emma yellow Ikechukwu Ajakor. (2026, April), "Metaphysical Foundations of Christian and African Traditional Religion: Exploring Ontological and Cosmological Conceptions of the sacred", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 58-74 |
| 5 | Kenechi, Nnaemeka Afunugo, Uzuegbunam, Emmanuel Nwachukwu, Casimir, Ndubuisi Osogwe, Nwakanma, Onyekachi Moses, James Nnaemeka Nnoruga, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Grace Ifeoma Otuba, Nnaemeka Uchenna Ezeonyi, Shawbury Albert Oguche. (2026, June), "Epidemic Governance and Mpox Outcomes in Burundi:: Insights for the Greater Horn of Africa", African Journal of Nursing, Social Work and Traditional Healing Systems (AJONSOTHS), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 25-45 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Ajakor Benjamin Nwokocha. (2026, January), "Doing Theology and Historiography in curbing insecurity: The Nigerian Experience", Journal of Theology and Religion (Multi-Disciplinary Edition), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-11 |
| 7 | Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Alokwu, Cypriot Obiora. (2026, April), "Christianity and Environmental Ethics: Transmission of Sacred Knowledge and Ecological Consciousness", Ekwe International Journal of Igbo Scholars Forum for Socio-cultural Advancement (INC), Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 286-306 |
| 8 | Emmanuel Ajakor, Benjamin Nwokocha. (2026, May), "Doing Theology and Historiography: The Nigerian Experience", St. Paul's Theological College Awka. Journal of Religion and Theology (Multidisciplinary Edition), Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 80-86 |
| 9 | Obiora Cyprian Alokwu, Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ajakor Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha. (2025, May), "Toward Confluence of Christian and Igbo traditional beliefs in Mmanwu (Masquerade) and Father Christmas: A Comparative Symbiotic Analysis", Amamihe Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 172-186 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Ajakor Benjamin Nwokocha. (2025, June), "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 75-83 |
| 11 | Chinedu Emmanuel Nnatuanya, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha. (2025, February), "Emergence of African indigenous Christianity in African perception and worldview: prospects and challenges", Crowther Journal of Arts and humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 172-186 |
| 12 | Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ajakor. (2025, October), "Religious concern on the Japa Syndrome in Nigeria: Assessment of its determinants and consequences", Journal of African Studies and sustainable development, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 49-56 |
| 13 | 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 Cross roads", Ohazurume-Unizik Journal of culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 172-186 |
| 14 | 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 154-178 |
| 15 | Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Obiora Cyprain Alokwu. (2025, December), "Environmental Factors And Christianization Of Africa/Nigeria: Appraising the Churches Impact in Addressing Climatic Conditions in Nigeria", Igbo Scholars International Journal of Igbo Scholars Forum for Socio- cultural Advancement (INC), Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 103-110 |
| 16 | Alokwu Cyprain Obiora, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha. (2025, December), "African Connection to the Ecosystem: Its Relevance to African Christian Theology", Igbo Scholars International Journal of Igbo Scholars Forum for Socio- cultural Advancement (INC), Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 172-186 |
| 17 | Chinedu Emmanuel Nnatuanya, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha. (2025, November), "THE BENEFITS OF INCORPORATING AI TOOLS IN CHURCHES'S CONTEXT: APPRAISING THE POSITIONS OF THE CATHOLIC AND PROTESTANT DENOMINATIONS", Igirigi: A multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 103-113 |
| 18 | Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Emmanuel Chinedu Nnatuanya. (2025, August), "Democracy and civil liberties in Nigeria: fostering peace through Christianity", Journal of African Studies and sustainable development, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 32-39 |
| 19 | Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Emmanuel Chinedu Nnatuanya. (2025, March), "Youth Inclusion in the political and Ecclesiological Governance: A bridges in Nigeria's Leadership Gap", Covenant University Journal of Politics and International Affairs, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 172-186 |
| 20 | Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ajakor, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha and Bright Chima Ndubeze. (2025, August), "The social dynamism of magic and witchcraft in African Belief system: A Christian Appraisal", Kenneth Dike Journal of African Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 30-40 |
| 21 | Nnatuanya Chinedu Emmanuel & Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha. (2025, January), "Ecclesiological and Theological analysis of women leadership: An Appraisal on the Pauline Injuction in 1Corinthians 14:33b-36", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 172-186 |
| 22 | Chinedu Emmanuel Nnatuanya, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha. (2025, January), "Christian Response to Child Abuse in Awka: Issues, Problems and Prospects", Uzu Journal of History and International Studies (UJHIS), Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 103-110 |
| 23 | Emmanuel Ajakor Benjamin Nwokocha. (2025, October), "The Youths and the Ritual of Okite (Great Pot) in African/Igbo Society:Its Negative Impacts in Christian/African Cultural Values and Ethics", Ohazurume-Unizik Journal of culture and Civilization, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 12-22 |
| 24 | Ikechukwu Emmanuel Ajakor, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha. (2025, December), "EUROPEAN VERSUS AFRICAN CULTURAL CLASH: INTROSPECTION INTO THE RESURGENCE OF AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION IN IGBOLAND", Crowther Journal of Arts and humanities, Vol. 12, (Issue 7), pp 13-24 |
| 25 | Emmanuel Ajakor, Benjamin C. Nwokocha, Obiora C. Alokwu. (2024, December), "The Interaction of Traditional and Christian Religious Beliefs in Okuku Onye Uwa: A Reincarnation Ritual in Awka Town", Journal of African Studies and sustainable development, Vol. 7, (Issue 5) |
| 26 | Chinedu Emmanuel Nnatuanya, Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha. (2024, May), "Appraising African Church leaders in the light of Bishop Herbert Tugwell leadership style", Journal of Interdisciplinary perspectives, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 103-110 |
| 27 | Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Emmanuel Chinedu Nnatuanya. (2024, December), "African Historiography And the Challenges of European Periodization: Setting The Records Straight", Aquino Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 32-39 |
| 28 | Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Emmanuel Chinedu Nnatuanya. (2024, June), "Response of the Anglican church to climatic change, environmental degradation and refuse disposal in Igboland", Crowther Journal of Arts and humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 30-40 |
| 29 | Emmanuel Ajakor ,Benjamin Nwokocha. (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) |
| 30 | Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Emmanuel Chinedu Nnatuanya. (2024, July), "Vatican's Approval of Same Sex marriage and the Response of the Catholic Church in Nigeria: An Appraisal on the Sacrament of Matrimony", ESSENCE: Interdisciplinary-International Journal of concerned African Philosophers, Vol. 13, (Issue 2) |
| 31 | Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Emmanuel Chinedu Nnatuanya. (2024, August), "Christianity and Ozo title-taking in Igboland: The Catholic Church Response", PREORC Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 8, (Issue 2) |
| 32 | Benjamin Chukwunonso Nwokocha, Emmanuel Chinedu Nnatuanya. (2024, April), "Widowhood Practices as an Exclusive Rite for Widows, not Widowers in Igbo cosmology: A discriminatory approach to Widowhood in the light of ecclesiological appraisal", Odezuruigbo: An International Journal of Igbo , African and Communication Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 75-83 |
| 33 | Paul O. Umeokoli, Benjamin C. Nwokocha. (2024, March), "The Role of Government and Religious institutions in inculcating Entrepreneurial zeal among contemporary Igbo youths", Ohazurume-Unizik Journal of culture and Civilization, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 34 | Emmanuel Ajakor Benjamin Nwokocha. (2024, July), "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) |
| 35 | Benjamin Nwokocha. (2023, February), "Socio-religious and cultural implications of domestic violence: A pragmatic analysis of Osinachi Nwachukwu's Ordeal", Ohazurume-Unizik Journal of culture and Civilization, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 36 | KL Nwadialor, BC Nwokocha. (2023, January), "The pentecostal prosperity message and inter-church proselytism in southeast Nigeria", OKH Journal:Anthropological Ethnography and analysis through the eyes of Christian Faith, Vol. 7, pp 30-40 |
| 37 | Benjamin Nwokocha. (2023, July), "The Religious Language and the Challenges of Insecurity in Nigeria", Awka Journal Of Linguistics And Languages, Vol. 2 |
| 38 | Ndukwe,Obiagbaosogu, Nwokocha, Iheaka. (2023, September), "Music in Religion: The indispensable Silver Cord to the Supreme Being", Awka Journal of Research in Music and the Arts (AJRMA), Vol. 16 |
| 39 | Benjamin Nwokocha. (2023, December), "Church and state Relations: Anambra state experience", CACH Journal of Humanities and Cultural studies, Vol. 4, pp 103-110 |
| 40 | Benjamin Nwokocha. (2023, April), "Traditional Religion and African Common Norms: Influence on Igbo Language and Literature", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 154-178 |
| 41 | Benjamin Nwokocha. (2022, January), "Religion as a tool of politics: The Anambra State experience", Trinitarian: International Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 42 | KL Nwadialor, BC Nwokocha. (2022, December), "Pentecostal prosperity message and interdenominational migration of Christians in Southeast Nigeria", Asian Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 43 | Benjamin Nwokocha. (2022, April), "Wealth and Prosperity Gospel: Challenges to Christianity in Igboland", SIST Journal of Religion and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 172-186 |
| 44 | Kl Nwadialor BC Nwokocha. (2022, April), "Poverty and Insecurity in Nigeria: Major Causative factors to the Inter-denominational Migration of Christians in Igboland", Inter-disciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 56-78 |
| 45 | Benjamin Nwokocha and Paul Umeokoli. (2021, May), "The Relevance Of African Theology In Addressing The Religious Worldview Of The Africans", Interdisciplinary journal of African &Asian Studies(IJAAS), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 75-83 |
| 46 | Benjamin Nwokocha. (2021, July), "The Impact Of Coronavirus Pandemic In Africa: The Church As A Case Study", Journal Of Chinese and African Studies (JOCAS), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 137-146 |
| 47 | Benjamin Nwokocha. (2021, August), "Quest for Miracle Healing And Prosperity In The New Religious Movements In Nigeria: Its Causal Phenomena.", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 8 |
| 48 | P.E Nmah, C.E Nnatuanya, B.C Nwokocha. (2021, September), "The Role Of The Church In Reducing The Rate Of Crime In Onitsha, Anambra State.", Journal of African and Asian Studies |
| 49 | Kl Nwadialor BC Nwokocha. (2021, October), "Survey on Causes and Challenges of Inter-denominational Migration among Christians in South-eastern Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of African Studies (IJAAS), Vol. 7, (Issue 8), pp 75-83 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Ohazurume-Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization" (May, 2026) |
| 2 | Editor, "Literary & Linguistic review" (May, 2026) |
| 3 | Editor, "Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities" (June, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Engaging with Muthoni waGichuru’s Discussion of Gender Issues in Breaking the Silence: Emotional Ramifications for Selected Rwandan Secondary School Female Readers" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Hermeneutical Perspective on Gender Equity:Reinterpreting the Zelophehad daughters narrative as a theological paradigm for Women's right" (November, 2025) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Urban disruptions or not? Exploring the Environmental impacts of the inappropriate Siting of Pentecostal Churches in Delta State, Nigeria" (November, 2025) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "African Educational Research Journal" (January, 2025) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "A semiotic analysis of the significances of Tiv colour terms" (January, 2025) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Patriarchal Geography and the Subaltern Speaks if the privileged Speak in Amina" (December, 2025) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Conversational analysis of Emeka Nwabueze's when the Arrow Rebounds" (March, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Faculty of Arts Nnamdi Azikiwe University Internal Masters Defence" (June, 2025 to August, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Departmental Proposal Defense" (December, 2025 to January, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association for the Study of Religions" - NASR/2914/000363 (member since 2024), https://acjol.org/index.php/crowther/about/editorialTeam |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2026 Faculty of Arts International Hybrid Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 19th February, 2026 to 20th February, 2026; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Democracy Religion Civil Liberties", (Department of Religion University of Nigeria Nsukka), 27th February, 2025 to 1st March, 2025; https://unn-edu-ng.zoom.us/j/95878130636?pwd=JSCBtTNA34e8TIWyyhjGuKPMTTJnDb.1 |
| 3 | "Religion, Humanity, and Artificial intelligence", (Nigerian Association for the study of Religions), 5th November, 2024 to 8th November, 2024; Faculty of Arts |
| 4 | "GENDER DYNAMICS IN AFRICAN AND AFRICAN DIASPORA LITERATURE, EDUCATION, VISUAL ARTS AND PERFORMANCE", (CENTRE FOR GENDER STUDIES), 17th October, 2024 to 18th October, 2024; CENTRE FOR MIGRATION STUDIES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. |
| 5 | "Covenant University Conference on Leadership and Development (CUCLeD)", (Covenant University), 11th September, 2024 to 13th September, 2024; CUCRID Auditorium, Covenant University |
| 6 | "MAIDEN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (MINISTRY OF CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT AND TOURISM ANAMBRA STATE.), 27th July, 2023 to 28th July, 2023; CENTRE FOR ARTS , CULTURE AND HUMANITIES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. |
| 7 | "Humanities and Human Development", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Faculty of Arts Annual International Conference), 4th May, 2016 to 7th May, 2016; Faculty of Arts |
| 8 | "Language, literature and insecurity in West Africa", (Department of linguistic), Faculty of Arts |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Directorate of Research and Innovation Workshop", (ASSU Committee on Research and Innovation Innovation), 20th August, 2025 to 20th August, 2025; ASSU NAU SECRETARIATE, AWKA |
| 2 | "Quality Assurance:An Index of Academic Exceptionaliam", (Quality Assurance Directorate), 18th October, 2023 to 18th October, 2023; Faculty of Agriculture |
| 3 | "ON-LINE TEACHING AND EXAMINATION", (SANDWICH PROGRAMME UNIT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASUU SECRETARIAT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. |
| 4 | "SKILL ACQUISITION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING", (NATIONAL YOUTH CORPS IN COLLABORATION WITH GOLDEN HEART FOUNDATION), 20th March, 2013 to 20th March, 2013; ENUGU STATE ORIENTATION CAMP |
| 5 | "CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION IN MISSION WORK", (ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF NNEWI), 22nd February, 2013 to 3rd March, 2013; ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF NNEWI |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Niger University First Symposium on the Legacies of Bishop Ajayi Crowther", (Department of Religious Studies, Niger University Umunya), 17th June, 2026 to 17th June, 2026; Niger University, Umunya |
| Webinar | |
| 1 | "Hands on experience on Artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, and research.", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; Faculty of Agriculture |