Rev Fr. George Chizoba Okpara
Rev Fr. George Chizoba Okpara is a LECTURER I in EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Rev Fr George Chizoba Okpara is a lecturer in the department of Educational Foundations, Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He holds a doctorate in Philosophy of Education.
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Address: | Educational Foundations, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Imo State University, Owerri. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2019) October, 2016 to October, 2019 PhD Philosophy Of Education |
| 2 | Imo State University, Owerri. (Master Degree, November, 2016) September, 2014 to August, 2016 M.A. Philosophy |
| 3 | African Institute for Critical, Creative and Caring Community of Inquiry, Enugu Affiliated to the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children, Montclaire State University, New Jersey, U.S.A. (Master Degree, August, 2014) December, 2011 to December, 2013 M.Ed (Phil) Education |
| 4 | Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. (Post-Graduate Degree, April, 2013) January, 2012 to December, 2012 PGDE Education |
| 5 | Pontifical Urban University, Rome. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2011) October, 2007 to June, 2011 B.Th Sacred Theology |
| 6 | University of Ibadan. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2007) October, 2002 to June, 2006 B.A. Philosophy |
| 7 | All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha Anambra State. (SSCE, June, 2000) September, 1997 to July, 2000 WAEC |
| 8 | Community Primary School I, Iyiowa-Odekpe, Anambra State. (FSLC, May, 1994) January, 1989 to June, 1994 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Assistant Chaplain, Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha Writers Association (CADOWA) November, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Priest-in-residence, Holy Cross parish Nkpor October, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer, Educational Foundations Department (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka) March, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer, Philosophy Department (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka) March, 2020 to March, 2021 |
| 5 | Assisting Priest, Sacred Heart Parish Odoakpu Onitsha October, 2016 to October, 2021 |
| 6 | Director, Professional Development and School Supervision, Education Office, Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha April, 2014 to Present |
| 7 | Youth Chaplain, Catholic Youth Organisation (CYON), St Edmund Parish, Nkpor October, 2012 to October, 2016 |
| 8 | School Manager, St Edmund Group of Schools, Nkpor, Anambra State September, 2012 to July, 2014 |
| 9 | Classroom Teacher, St Edmund Secondary School, Nkpor, Anambra State November, 2011 to July, 2013 |
| 10 | Associate Parish Priest, St Edmund Parish, Nkpor Anambra State October, 2011 to October, 2016 |
| 11 | Clergy, Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha August, 2011 to Present |
| 12 | Vice Principal/Manager, Divine Model Secondary School (now St Patrick College), Ossomala, Ogbaru L.G.A. Anambra State September, 2006 to August, 2007 |
| 13 | Classroom Teacher and Assistant Academic Dean, St Paul Seminary, Ukpor, Anambra State September, 2000 to July, 2001 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2023, September) BECOMING AN EXCELLENT STUDENT Trinitas Communications |
| 2 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2023, September) BLUEPRINT FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS Trinitas Communications |
| 3 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2022, September) Philosophical Bases of Education Chybles (Associates) Nig. Ltd |
| 4 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2021, September) Sexual Indulgence and Christian Spirituality Chybles (Associates) Nig. Ltd |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okeke Grace Oluchukwu, Ezeanolue Aloysius Okwuchukwu, George Chizoba Okpara. (2025, March), "Extent of Teachers' Participation in Decision-Making for Effective Job Performance in Secondary Schools in Awka South Local Government Area", Unizik Journal of Educational Laws and Leadership Studies (UNILAWS), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 285 - 300 |
| 2 | George Chizoba Okpara, Dr Greg Ekeh, Rev Fr Dr Ezeanolue Aloysius O.. (2025, February), "Rethinking Education in Nigeria: Applying Ubuntu Philosophy for Community-Based Learning and Social Responsibility", Journal of Arts, Religion, Philosophy and Cultural Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 26 - 31 |
| 3 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2025, January), "Reconceptualizing Nigerian Education: The Influence of Ubuntu Philosophy on Community-Centered Learning and Social Responsibility", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 133 - 139 |
| 4 | George Chizoba Okpara, Onyinyechi Felicity Abiakwu, Ezeanolue Aloysius O.. (2025, February), "The Rise of EdTech in Nigerian Education: Revolutionizing Teaching and Learning", Nnadiebube Journal of Education in Africa, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 20 - 28 |
| 5 | Okpara G.C., Ekeh G., Abiakwu O.F., Ezeanolue A.O., Nwankwo B.C.. (2024, April), "From Socrates to Screens: Examining the Evolution of Socratic Dialogue in Online Education", Multidisciplinary Journal of Law, Education and Humanities, Vol. 1 |
| 6 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2024, April), "Barriers to Integrating Pragmatismin Nigerian Education", Multidisciplinary Journal of Management and Social Science, Vol. 1 |
| 7 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2024, September), "ENHANCING NIGERIAN EDUCATION: A PHILOSOPHICAL EXPLORATION OF DIVERSE TEACHING METHODS", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 139 - 147 |
| 8 | George Chizoba Okpara, Dr Greg Ekeh, Rev Fr Dr Ezeanolue Aloysius O., Rev Fr Dr Benignus Chidalu Nwankwo. (2024, May), "From Theory to Practice: Applying Existentialist Philosophy in Nigerian Education", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 7 |
| 9 | Dr Greg Ekeh, Dr George C. Okpara, Aloysius Ezeanolue. (2024, March), "Strategies for Enhancing Academic Honesty as an Ethical Concern in E-Learning in Tertiary Institutions: A Philosophical Perspective", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) ISSN 2321-2705 |
| 10 | George Chizoba Okpara, Dr Abiakwu Onyinyechi Felicity, Dr Greg Ekeh, Rev Fr Dr Ezeanolue Aloysius O.. (2024, August), "Synthesizing Progressive and Behaviourist Approaches in Philosophy of Education", Nnadiebube Journal of Education in Africa, Vol. 9, (Issue 2) |
| 11 | George Chizoba Okpara, Ezeador Chidimma Nkemdilim PhD, Rev Fr Dr Ezeanolue Aloysius O.. (2024, August), "Philosophy of Teaching: Exploring Various Teaching Methods for Improved Education in Nigeria", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 7, (Issue 3) |
| 12 | Greg Ekeh, George Chizoba Okpara, Aloysius O. Ezeanolue, Kenneth Madu. (2024, November), "Understanding African Ontology in the Context of Philosophy of Education", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 73 - 76 |
| 13 | Chidimma Nkemdilim Ezeador and George Chizoba Okpara. (2024, August), "LGBT and African Identity: A Critical Analysis", Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 76-87 |
| 14 | Ezeanolue Aloysius Okwuchukwu, George Chizoba Okpara. (2024, December), "Philosophical Perspectives of Vocational Education, Experimention and Social Progress in Anambra State", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol. 9, (Issue 2) |
| 15 | Ezeanolue Aloysius Okwuchukwu, Greg Ekeh, Ezewuzie Jideoffor, George Chizoba Okpara. (2024, December), "Philosophy of Education and the Use of Emerging Technologies for Effective Teaching and Learning in Public Universities in South East, Nigeria", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS, Vol. 8, (Issue 12), pp 888 - 897 |
| 16 | Chidimma Nkemdilim Ezeador and George Chizoba Okpara. (2024, August), "The Negative Impact of Radical Feminism on Family Values in Contemporary Igbo Society", Nnadiebube Journal of Gender Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 17 | Ezeador Chidimma Nkemdilim and George Chizoba Okpara. (2023, April), "Philosophy: A Panacea for Building Responsible leadership for Strong Educational Institutions in Nigeria", Journal of African Political Philosophy and Leadership: Philosophia Politica, Vol 2, No 1, April, 2023 |
| 18 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2023, September), "Nigerian Philosophy of Education: An Appraisal", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS) VOL. 5 NO. 3, 2023 (ISSN: 2734-3141), Vol. 5, pp 156 to 163 |
| 19 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2023, May), "Understanding the Tenets of John Dewey’s Pragmatism for Improved Education in Nigeria", Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education, Vol 8, No 1, May, 2023 |
| 20 | George Chizoba Okpara and Chidimma Nkemdilim Ezeador. (2023, April), "Is School Really a Scam? An Appraisal", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), volume 3 number 1, 2023 |
| 21 | Victor Ugochukwu Ezeonwumelu, George Chizoba Okpara, Chinenye Blessing Amaonye and Hannah Bassey Isong. (2022, October), "Delay of Gratification and Academic Grit as Predictors of Enterpreneurial Self Efficacy", COOU Journal of Educational Research Vol 7. No 1, Vol. 7 |
| 22 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2021, February), "Correlational Review on Core Branches of Philosophy and Education", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 7, No 1, 2021 |
| 23 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2021, March), "Reawakening the Philosophy and Practice of Nigerian Education towards Creativity and Self-Reliance", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies (IJAAS), Vol. 7, No 7, 2021 |
| 24 | George Chizoba Okpara, Prince Nnodim. (2020, September), "Jibril Aminu’s Equality Principles and the Realities of Promoting Equal Educational Opportunity in an Inclusive Education System", Alvan School of Education Journal (Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri), Vol XII No 2, July, 2020 (ISSN: 0189- 076X-4) |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2016, August), "Joseph Fletcher's Situation Ethics in the Light of Natural Law". |
| 2 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2013, December), "Reducing Gender Inequality in Our Society Using Caring and Synergic Thinking". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2019, September), "Application of John Dewey's Pragmatism in Anambra State Secondary Schools". |
| Projects | |
| 1 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2012, December), "Pattern of Drug Abuse among Secondary School Students in Idemili North L.G.A Anambra State". |
| 2 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2011, June), "Premarital Sex: Its Consequences on the Spirituality of the Youth". |
| 3 | George Chizoba Okpara. (2006, June), "Machiavellianism vis-a-vis Nigerian Society". |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "USE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT." (2021). Completed Masters project by ATA CHINAZA SYLVIA (2017174131) & CO (Undergraduate Students) |
| 2 | "PERCEIVED INFLUENCE OF INDISCIPLINE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AWKA-SOUTH L.G.A, ANAMBRA STATE" (2022). Completed Masters project by NJOKU KINGSLEY IKECHUKWU (2018174100) & CO (Undergraduate Students) |
| 3 | "IMPACT OF NIGERIAN EDUCATIONAL POLICY ON TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS : A CASE STUDY OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA" (2023). Completed Masters project by ONONUJU EZINNE GABRIELLA (2019174083) & CO (Undergraduate Students) |
| 4 | "PERCEIVED IMPACT OF GOVERNMENTAL POLICIES ON EDUCATIONAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA" (2024). Completed Masters project by ONWUDINJO LAWRENCE IFENNA (2020174056) & CO (Undergraduate Students) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF LAW, EDUCATION AND HUMANITY" (April, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Theoretical and Empirical Studies in Education" (May, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Professional Development and Capacity Building: Seminars for Teachers in Onitsha Archdiocesan Schools" (December, 2023) |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Member, "G.S. COURSES FOR 2023 ACCREDITATION" (November, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty of Education Award Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Linkage and Staff Development" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Chairman, "Undergraduate Academic Advisory and Result Computation in Religion" (January, 2025) |
| 4 | Chairman, "Undergraduate Research Project Coordination" (January, 2025) |
| 5 | Member, "Conference Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 6 | Secretary, "Public Relations Committee" (January, 2025) |
| 7 | Editor, "Departmental Journal/Publication Committee" (July, 2024) |
| 8 | Member, "Linkages and Staff Development Committee" (July, 2024) |
| 9 | Chairman, "Undergraduate Academic Advising and Result Computation in Religion" (August, 2024) |
| 10 | Member, "Inaugural lecture Committee of the Educational Foundations Department" (July, 2024) |
| 11 | Member, "Inaugural lecture Committee of the Educational Foundations Department" (May, 2023 to October, 2024) |
| 12 | Chairman, "School Supervision Department at the Education Office of Onitsha Archdiocese" (January, 2020) |
| 13 | Coordinator, "Professional Development and Admin Department at the Education Office of Onitsha Archdiocese" (March, 2015 to January, 2020) |
| 14 | Assistant Education Secretary, "Education Office of Onitsha Archdiocese" (April, 2014) |
| 15 | School Manager, "St Edmund Group of Schools, Nkpor, Anambra State" (September, 2012 to September, 2014) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha Writers Association (CADOWA)" (member since 2022), https://www.onitsha-archdiocese.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Association of Philosophy Professionals of Nigeria" - RC:144315 (member since 2020), https://www.pan-edu.org |
| 3 | Professional Member, "Philosophy of Education Association of Nigeria (PEAN)" (member since 2019), https://peanpapers.com |
| 4 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria TRCN" - 1207394 (member since 2018), https://trcn.gov.ng |
| 5 | Full Member, "Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests Association" (member since 2011), https://ngcatholicdiocesanpriests.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Philosophy, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Education", (Philosophers of Education Association of Nigeria), 23rd October, 2024 to 26th October, 2024; Imo State University, Owerri |
| 2 | "E-Learning for Sustainable Education in Contemporary Nigeria", (Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka), 22nd September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka |
| 3 | "Habitation & anniversaire (a gathering of select African community members in Dusseldorf)", (Reine Solange (a Cameroonian) and her friends), 3rd September, 2022 to 3rd September, 2022; Vogelsanger Weg 39, 40470 Düsseldorf, Germany |
| 4 | "Philosophy, Political Leadership National Development: An Introspective Journey for Nigeria", (Philosophy Department, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam), 22nd June, 2022 to 24th June, 2022; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam |
| 5 | "Education for Employability and Global Competitiveness in the New Normal", (Faculty of Education, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam), 10th May, 2022 to 12th May, 2022; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam, Anambra State |
| 6 | "2021 National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Association of Philosophy Professionals of Nigeria", (Association of Philosophy Professionals of Nigeria), 28th September, 2021 to 28th September, 2021; Zoom |
| 7 | "Acton University Conference", (Acton Institute), 19th June, 2018 to 22nd June, 2018; Michigan, USA |
| 8 | "National Catholic Education Summit", (Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria), 4th August, 2015 to 7th August, 2015; Abuja |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Tuning African II Workshop", (Department of Educational Foundations, Nnamdi Azikwe University Awka), 5th February, 2025 to 5th February, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "Moral Theology and Education", (Fr Brian Gannon), 20th September, 2024 to 20th September, 2024; St Theresa Parish, Trumbull, Connecticut, USA |
| 3 | "Online Teaching and Examination", (Sandwich Unit of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASUU NAU, Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "Igbo Day/ New Yam Festival", (Igbo Community in Napoli, Italy), 20th August, 2022 to 20th August, 2022; Napoli, Italy |
| 5 | "Methodology on Teaching", (Africana First Publishers in collaboration with Private School Owners and Ministry of Education), 2nd October, 2014 to 2nd October, 2014; Onitsha, Anambra State |
| 6 | "Youth Conference", (Salesians of Don Bosco), 13th August, 2012 to 18th August, 2012; Ashaiman, Accra Ghana |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "The Impact of Colorism on Black Youth", (Dr. Cirecie West-Olatunji), 17th September, 2024 to 17th September, 2024; New York, USA |
| 2 | "Youth for Christ", (Our Lady of Victory and Sacred Heart Church, Mount Vernon, New York), 11th August, 2023 to 11th August, 2023; Mount Vernon, New York, USA |
| 3 | "Seminar for Professional Conduct in Ministry- Sexual Abuse of Minors and Vulnerable Adults", (Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha), 24th February, 2020 to 25th February, 2020; Holy Trinity Basilica, Onitsha |
| 4 | "Learning Agility", (Education Office of Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha), 8th February, 2019 to 8th February, 2019; Onitsha |
| 5 | "Understanding Emotions and Leading with Emotional Intelligence", (Education Office of Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha), 7th February, 2019 to 7th February, 2019; Onitsha |
| 6 | "Quality Assurance Seminar", (Federal Ministry of Education), 6th February, 2019 to 7th February, 2019; Holy Trinity Basilica, Onitsha |
| 7 | "Leadership and Leading in a VUCA World", (Education Office of Catholic Archdiocese of Onitsha), 6th February, 2019 to 6th February, 2019; Onitsha, Anambra State |
| 8 | "Youth Seminar/Retreat", (Salesians of Don Bosco), 11th August, 2014 to 15th August, 2014; Basilica of Our Lady, Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast |