Dr. Anikpe Anthony Mbah
Dr. Anikpe Anthony Mbah is a LECTURER I in PHILOSOPHY Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Philosophy, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHILOSOPHY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2021) October, 2016 to December, 2020 LLB LAW |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2019) January, 2016 to November, 2018 PhD DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY(PhD) IN PHILOSOPHY (ETHICS) |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Master Degree, July, 2015) January, 2013 to July, 2015 MA IN PHILOSOPHY MASTERS OF ARTS (SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY) |
| 4 | NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2015) January, 2013 to December, 2014 PGDE POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION |
| 5 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2012) October, 2007 to July, 2011 BA IN PHILOSOPHY PHILOSOPHY |
| 6 | AGBADO DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL, OKI-ARO AGBADO STATION, OGUN STATE. (SSCE, October, 2005) September, 2000 to June, 2005 SSCE LEAVING CERTIFICATE SECONDARY SCHOOL |
| 7 | AFARIOGUN PRIMARY SCHOOL, ORILE-OSHODI LAGOS STATE. (FSLC, February, 2001) October, 1994 to July, 2000 FSLC (TESTIMONIAL) PRIMARY SCHOOL |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL, COUNCIL OF LEGAL EDUCATION (December, 2022) January, 2022 to December, 2022 BL LAW |
| 2 | INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED MEDIATORS AND CONCILIATORS, ICMC NIGERIA (December, 2022) February, 2022 to August, 2022 PROFESSIONAL ADR SKILLS ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION COURSE ADR |
| 3 | TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (July, 2016) January, 2016 to July, 2016 CERTIFICATE OF TRGISTRATION TRCN |
| 4 | NYSC (March, 2013) March, 2012 to March, 2013 NYSC CERTIFICATE NYSC |
| 5 | NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (February, 2013) February, 2012 to February, 2013 PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE MANAGEMENT |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman Faculty Safety and Environment Surveillance Committee, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2025 to December, 2025 |
| 2 | GST Lecturer, School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka July, 2023 to December, 2025 |
| 3 | GST Lecturer, School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2021 to June, 2023 |
| 4 | Chairman ICT Unit, Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2021 to April, 2022 |
| 5 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2020 to Present |
| 6 | Secondary School Teacher, Community Secondary School, Enugwu-Agidi. Anambra State. August, 2018 to December, 2019 |
| 7 | Secondary School Teacher, Great Mind Comprehensive Secondary School, Ifite-Awka. Anambra State May, 2014 to November, 2014 |
| 8 | Secondary School Teacher, Community Secondary School, Ugwuoba Oji-rivers, Enugu State March, 2012 to March, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah. (2024, December) The Ethics and Law of Abortion: Women's Right, Human Life and the Question of Justice. April 18th Concepts Press Ltd, Lagos |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah, Emeka Emmanuel Utobo, Njideka Ethel Chukwu. (2024, June) Concept of Third World and Identity: A Hermeneutic Approach. Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, pp 130-143 |
| 2 | Anthony Anikpe Mbah. (2023, May) Philosophy, Culture and National Development, in GST 103: Basic Philosophy and Logic School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, pp 115-128 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | I.N. Onwuatuegwu, A.A. Mbah, J.C. Udenkwo. (2026, March), "ESSENCE AND EXISTENCE IN IGBO-AFRICAN METAPHYSICS: REFRAMING CLASSICAL ONTOLOGY WITHIN INDIGENOUS THOUGHT", Rivers State University Journal of Religious and Cultural Studies (RISUJORACS), Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 2 | P. Madubuogu, I.P. Ogugua, A.A. mbah. (2026, March), "SACRIFICE AS A REVITALIZATION OF VITAL FORCE IN IGBO-AFRICAN METAPHYSICS: A PHILOSOPHICAL APPRAISAL", NJIKO: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Humanities, Law, Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 3 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah, Christopher Nnaemeka Ogugua. (2025, May), "BELGIAN AND HAITIAN EDUCATIONS: LESSONS FOR THE NIGERIAN EDUCATION SYSTEMS", Nnadiebube Journal of Education in Africa, Vol. 10, (Issue 3) |
| 4 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah, Mirian Ngozi Alike. (2025, February), "GENDER ISSUES IN AFRICAN BRIDE WEALTH PRACTICES", NJIKO: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Humanities, Law, Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 5 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah. (2025, January), "PHILOSOPHY: THE FEASIBILITY AND RELEVANCE OF PREDICTING THE FUTURE OF HUMANITY", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah. (2024, December), "EU-NIGERIA RELATIONS AND DEMOCRATIC CONSLIDATION IN NIGERIA", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 7, (Issue 4) |
| 7 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah. (2024, August), "PHILOSOPHY AND THE ART OF NATION BUILDING", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 137-151 |
| 8 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah, Emeka Emmanuel Utobo, Njideka Ethel Chukwu. (2024, April), "Cognition In The Philosophy of Symbols: A Philosophical Examination", NJIKO: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Humanities, Law, Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 9 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah, Emeka Emmanuel Utobo, Njideka Ethel Chukwu. (2024, September), "Humanism As Self Defence: An African Interpretation", NJIKO: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Humanities, Law, Education and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 10 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah. (2023, September), "Spheres of Justice, Defense of Pluralism and Equality: A Review", Njiko: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Humanities, Law, Education and Social Sciences(NMJHLESS), Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 11 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah. (2022, March), "Moral Decadence in Nigerian Politics: A Philosophical Investigations", International Journal of Social Science And Human Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 3) |
| 12 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah. (2022, September), "Human Nature and Development: A Perspective From African Philosophy", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy (NAJP), Vol. 13, (Issue 1) |
| 13 | Ethel Njideka Chukwu, Anikpe Anthony Mbah. (2022, September), ""The Conceptual Problem of Democracy in Social and Political Philosophy",", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy (NAJP),, Vol. 13, (Issue 2) |
| 14 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah. (2021, May), "The Beginning of Human Life, Early Termination and Right to Life: A Discuss From Ethical Perspective", ÉKWÉ JỌNAL NKE NDỊ IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, NIGERIA, Vol. 14, (Issue 2) |
| 15 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah. (2021, May), "Towards A Resolution of the Conflict of the Abortion Debate: A Philosophical Approach", Nigerian Journal of African Studies (NJAS), Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | A.A. Mbah, Johnbosco Okemuo. (2020, August), "The Concept of Good and Ross’s Ethical Theory: A Philosophical Analysis", HOFA: African Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 17 | C.M. Udemba, A.A. Mbah.. (2019, March), "The Impact of Religion on Nigeria’s National Intergration: A Philosophical Examination", Philectics Benin Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 18 | A.A. Mbah, C. Ogugua, I.V. Obiefuna,. (2019, May), "A Philosophical Appraisal of African Notion of Truth", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies (IJAAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 19 | A.A Mbah, AB Anyim, ABF Okorie. (2016, September), "The Transformation of Man from State of Nature to Civil Society: A Philosophical Investigation", International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 20 | A.A Mbah, AB Anyim, ABF Okorie. (2016, September), "Violence as Fundamental Moral Principle in Frantz Fanon: A Philosophical Overview", International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 21 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah. (2016, June), "Philosophy and Its Quest for Human Development", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 22 | Mbah, A.A. (2015, September), "Fostering Democratic Governance in Nigeria through John Rawl’s Political Theory", International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE) Volume 2, Issue 9, September 2015,www.arcjournals.org, Vol. 2, (Issue 9) |
| 23 | Alike, M.A., Mbah, A.A. (2015, June), "Mind and Matter Relations: A Critical Evaluation of the Analytic Perspective", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 24 | Mbah, A.A, Alike, M.N.. (2015, September), "African Philosophy and its Identify Crisis: A Philosophical Investigation", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah. (2023, September), "Gender Issues in African Bride Wealth Practices", African Philosophy World Conference (APWC) Gulu University, Uganda |
| 2 | Anikpe Anthony Mbah. (2023, October), "Philosophy and the Art of Nation Building", Faculty of Arts International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | Anthony Anikpe Mbah. (2021, October), "Human Nature and Development: A Perspective From African Philosophy", African Philosophy Society 4th Biennial African Philosophy World Conference, Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria. |
| 4 | Mbah, A.A. (2015, November), "Philosophy and Its Quest for Human Development", 6th International Conference to mark 2015 UNESCO World Philosophy day, Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "SPONSORSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE" (September, 2023 to September, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Njiko: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Humanities, Law, Education and Social Sciences" (September, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy (NAJP)" (September, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Towards resolving some ethical dilemmas in business environment: A philosophical itinerary into the quiddity of business" (March, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "An evaluation of Henri Bergson’s moral philosophy" (May, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "The implications of inherited colonial educational system Wiredus’s conceptual decolonization in African philosophy." (August, 2021) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Happiness as the end of human action in Thomas Aquinas moral philosophy" (September, 2021) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Reawakening the philosophy and practice of Nigerian education towards creativity and self-reliance" (May, 2021) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "A Socio-Pragmatic Analysis of Swearing Using Body Parts in the Jordanian Setting. published by Journal of Scientific Research and Reports" (September, 2020) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, Faculty Safety and Environment Surveillance Committee, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA" (April, 2025 to June, 2026) |
| 2 | SIWES Supervisor, "Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2024 to October, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Students' Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 4 | Collation officer for the 2023 General Election, Presidential and National Assembly Election, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (February, 2023 to February, 2023) |
| 5 | Collation officer for the 2023 Anambra State House of Assembly, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (March, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 6 | Departmental Quality Assurance Representative, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2023 to November, 2024) |
| 7 | Member, Philosophy Departmental Welfare Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2023 to December, 2024) |
| 8 | Member, Philosophy Department CEP Programme Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 9 | Editorial Board member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy (NAJP)" (January, 2022 to April, 2023) |
| 10 | CHAIRMAN ICT UNIT, "Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 11 | LOC MEMBER 4thBiennial African Philosophy World Conference, 2021, "African Philosophy Society" (October, 2021 to October, 2021) |
| 12 | Member Anyiam Osigwe Foundation, "Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2021 to September, 2024) |
| 13 | Member, Aesthetics and Sanitation Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2020 to March, 2021) |
| 14 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission, Collation officer for the 2019 General Election, Presidential and National Assembly Election" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 15 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission, Collation officer for the 2019 General Election, Anambra State House of Assembly" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 16 | Chairman Final Year Forum, "Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2011 to July, 2011) |
| 17 | Secretary, "Anam Students Association (ASA) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Chapter." (October, 2008 to July, 2009) |
| 18 | Course Rep. (Phd, Masters and Undergraduate Programme), "Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2007 to November, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (NBA)" (member since 2022), https://www.nigerianbar.org.ng |
| 2 | Associate Member, "INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED MEDIATORS AND CONCILIATORS" - 12251 (member since 2022), https://www.icmcng.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "African Philosophy Society" (member since 2021), https://africanphilosophysociety.org/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "TEACHERS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA" - AN/R/03540 (member since 2016), https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
| 5 | Graduate Member, "Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM)" - 196807 (member since 2013), https://nim.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Humanities and Academia in the 21st Century: Addressing Contemporary Challenge", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 12th February, 2026 to 20th February, 2026; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "UNESCO World Philosophy Day", (Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th November, 2023 to 17th November, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, awka |