Dr. Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu
Dr. Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu is a LECTURER I in RELIGION AND HUMAN RELATIONS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu, Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
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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, February, 2015) January, 2012 to February, 2015 Religion And Human Relations |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Master Degree, September, 2012) September, 2010 to September, 2012 MA Religion And Human Relations |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2008) October, 2006 to June, 2008 B.Ed Education/Religious Studies |
| 4 | Nwafor Orizu College Of Education Nsugbe, Anambra State Nigeria. (NCE, June, 2006) October, 2003 to June, 2006 NCE Political Science/Christian Religious Studies |
| 5 | Boys' Secondary School, Owerre-Ezukala. (SSCE, November, 2005) September, 1993 to June, 1999 |
| 6 | Okegbe Primary School, Owerre-Ezukala. (FSLC, July, 1992) September, 1986 to July, 1992 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, Academic Services Committee, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Examination Officer, Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Examination Officer, Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | Lecturer, University Of Lagos August, 2016 to August, 2017 |
| 6 | Teacher, Post Primary Service commission March, 2014 to November, 2020 |
| 7 | Teacher, Dominican College Abatete October, 2008 to April, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Samuel C Izuegbu. (2025, May) Effective Human Relations as a Prerequisite for Achieving Cordiality in Pluralistic Nigeria , pp 122-144 |
| 2 | Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu. (2023, February) Human Relations for Self and Organisational Development School of General Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University, AWKA, pp 64-85 |
| 3 | BONIFACE A. C. OBIEFUNA, SAMUEL CHIGOZIE IZUEGBU. (2016, September) THE IGBO VALUE OF JUSTICE: A TOOL FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA FAB, AWKA, pp 141-153 |
| 4 | SAMUEL CHIGOZIE IZUEGBU. (2014, October) THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE COMMON GOOD AND NATION BULDING FAB, AWKA, pp 187-195 |
| 5 | SAMUEL CHIGOZIE IZUEGBU. (2013, November) THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN POLITICIAN IN SOCIAL STABILITY IN NIGERIA FAB, AWKA, pp 119-123 |
| 6 | CHIEGBOKA ANTHONY B. C, SAMUEL CHIGOZIE IZUEGBU. (2012, October) THE CHURCH PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIAN POLITICS REX CHARLES & PATRICK, NIMO, pp 197-211 |
| 7 | SAMUEL CHIGOZIE IZUEGBU. (2012, October) THE PLACE OF RELIGION IN THE SOCIETY: A CONTEMPORARY APPRAISAL APPLE PUBLISHERS, AWKA, pp 395-401 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Samuel C. Izuegbu, Edeh, Joseph K.. (2026, February), "Pauline Teaching on Dignity of Labour (2 Thessalonians 3:7-12): An Example for Nigerian Contemporary Clergy", Journal of Arts, Religion, Philosophy and Cultural Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 9-16 |
| 2 | Samuel C Izuegbu, Ekeh, Joshua C.. (2026, February), "Public mission schools in fostering academic excellence and moral integrity in Anambra state: An Appraisal", Multidisciplinary Journal of Law, Education and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 36-42 |
| 3 | Samuel C Izuegbu, Cyprian Obiora Alokwu. (2025, October), "SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHURCH IN DEEPENING DEMOCRATIC IDEALS IN NIGERIA", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 40-48 |
| 4 | Samuel C Izuegbu. (2025, February), "Incessant killings in Nigeria: Need for re-emphasis on respect for human life from Catholic perspective", African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 76-83 |
| 5 | Samuel C Izuegbu. (2025, August), "Causes and Consequences of Divorce on Formation of the Child in the Contemporary Igbo Society: A Socio-Christian Study", African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 40-47 |
| 6 | Samuel C Izuegbu. (2025, June), "Religious Pluralism and Its Impact on Governance in Nigeria: A Contemporary Analysis", Journal of Arts, Religion, Philosophy and Cultural Studies |
| 7 | Samuel C Izuegbu, Obiora Cyprain Alokwu. (2025, October), "THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON EVANGELIZATION IN CATHOLIC CHURCH IN NIGERIA: PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilisation 4, 4, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 74-85 |
| 8 | Samuel C Izuegbu. (2025, April), "Emphasis on the Dignity of Labour in the Era of Cybercrime:Implications for a Religious Studies Teacher", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilisation 4, 2, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 180-190 |
| 9 | Samuel C. Izuegbu and B. A. C Obiefuna. (2024, December), "Human relations as foundational for religious tolerance in Nigeria", Igwebuike: Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 10, (Issue 6), pp 75-86 |
| 10 | Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu. (2024, July), "The Catholic social teachings on good governance: An appraisal of the interventions of the Catholic Church in Nigeria.", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 63-85 |
| 11 | Samuel C. Izuegbu. (2024, July), "Religion, Human Relations and Nation Building in Nigeria", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilisation, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 116-129 |
| 12 | B A C Obiefuna, S C Izuegbu. (2023, November), "Moral Values: Bedrock for sustainable security and economies in Africa", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 315-329 |
| 13 | Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu. (2023, July), "The Catholic Church on the Common Good: A Panacea to Tribalism and Ethnicity in Nigeria's Politics", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 14 | Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu. (2023, April), "Economic Justice and the Church's Social Teaching: A Panacea for Solving Economic Problems in Nigeria", AKU: An African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 164-175 |
| 15 | Izuegbu, Samuel C. (2022, March), "A Labourer Deserves His Wages (Luke 10:7): Towards a Lasting Solution to Wage Crisis and Incessant Stikes in Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of African Studies (NJAS), Vol. 4 |
| 16 | Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu. (2021, October), "Religious Bigotry: A Challenge to Security and Development in the Contemporary Nigeria", University of Nigeria Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 11 |
| 17 | Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu , BAC Obiefuna, Abalogu Divine M. (2021, July), "A Discourse on Interdisciplinarity in the Study of Religion", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies |
| 18 | Izuegbu, Samuel C. (2021, May), "Influence of Modernity on the Role of Ala Deity: Effects on Igbo of Nigeria", Journal of Chinese and African Studies (JOCAS), Vol. 2, pp 147-149 |
| 19 | IZUEGBU, SAMUEL CHIGOZIE. (2012, November), "TOWARDS PRODUCING QUALITY INTELLECTUALS: THE EXPECTED ROLE OF THE CHURCH VIS-A-VIS HANDOVER OF SCHOOLS TO THE CHURCH IN ANAMBRA STATE", African Journal of Educational Research and Administration vol 5 no 4, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 48-54 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | SAMUEL CHIGOZIE IZUEGBU. (2012, September), "THE CHURCH AND NIGERIAN POLITICS OF THE FOURTH REPUBLIC: A CASE STUDY OF ANAMBRA STATE". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | IZUEGBU, SAMUEL CHIGOZIE. (2015, February), "THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND CHALLENGES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu. (2023, February), "Promotion of the Common Good: A Panacea for Ethnicity/ Tribalism in Nigeria", |
| 2 | Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu. (2023, February), "Promotion of the Common Good: A Panacea for Ethnicity/ Tribalism in Nigeria", |
| 3 | Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu. (2023, October), "Religion, Human Relations and Nation Building in Nigeria", |
| 4 | SAMUEL CHIGOZIE IZUEGBU. (2021, May), "RELIGIOUS BIGOTRY: A CHALLENGE TO SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA", |
| 5 | Samuel Chigozie Izuegbu , BAC Obiefuna,. (2021, November), "Moral Values: Bedrock for sustainable security and economies in Africa", BAC Obiefuna, Samuel C. Izuegbu |
| 6 | SAMUEL CHIGOZIE IZUEGBU. (2015, June), "THE IGBO VALUE OF JUSTICE: A TOOL FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA", |
| 7 | SAMUEL CHIGOZIE IZUEGBU. (2014, May), "THE CHURCH, THE COMMON GOOD AND NATION BUILDING", |
| 8 | BONIFACE A. C. OBIEFUNA, SAMUEL CHIGOZIE IZUEGBU. (2014, October), "A DISCOURSE ON INTER-DISPLINARITY OF RELIGION", |
| 9 | SAMUEL CHIGOZIE IZUEGBU. (2013, May), "THE ROLE OF THE CHRISTIAN POLITICIAN IN SOCIAL STABILITY IN NIGERIA", |
| 10 | SAMUEL CHIGOZIE IZUEGBU. (2012, September), "TOWARDS PRODUCING QUALITY INTELLECTUALS: THE EXPECTED ROLE OF THE CHURCH VIS-A-VIS HANDOVER OF SCHOOLS TO THE CHURCH IN ANAMBRA STATE", |
| 11 | CHIEGBOKA ANTHONY B. C, SAMUEL CHIGOZIE IZUEGBU. (2012, May), "THE CHURCH PARTICIPATION IN NIGERIAN POLITICS", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "OHAZURUME: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, volume 4, number 4" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Crowther Journal of Arts and Humanities volume 2 number 5" (July, 2025) |
| 3 | Editor, "Unizik Journal of Religion and Human Relations" (June, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MA Examination" (February, 2026 to April, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Defense" (August, 2025 to September, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Internal Examination Defense" (September, 2024 to October, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Internal MA defense" (August, 2024 to August, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretary, Research and Innovation Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Secretary, Curriculum Development Committee for Postgraduate studies in Human Relations, "Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, Academic Services Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2025) |
| 4 | ICT Officer, "Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2025) |
| 5 | Examination Officer, "Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 6 | Member, Academic Services Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2024) |
| 7 | Examination Officer, "Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2024) |
| 8 | Chairman, Finance Committee, "Owerre-Ezukala Development Union, Anambra State" (April, 2023) |
| 9 | Member, Education committee, "Owerre-Ezukala Development Union, Anambra State" (April, 2023) |
| 10 | Examination Officer, "Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 11 | Treasurer, "Owerre-Ezukala Development Union" (January, 2023) |
| 12 | Member, ODU Education Committee, "Owerre-Ezukala Development Union" (April, 2023) |
| 13 | Coordinator, Annual Prize Giving for best students, "St Theresa's Secondary School, Ugwuoba" (August, 2022) |
| 14 | Financial Secretary, "Okpu Development Union, Owerre-Ezukala" (August, 2020) |
| 15 | Chairman, Education Committee, "Okpu Elites, Owerre-Ezukala" (May, 2020 to December, 2022) |
| 16 | Secretary, "Owerre-Ezukala Development Union, Umunze Branch" (May, 2020 to February, 2022) |
| 17 | Coordinator, "Iro Okafor Family Scholarship" (January, 2020) |
| 18 | Purchase of Marching Band, "Egbeagu Primary School Owerre-Ezukala" (May, 2019) |
| 19 | Purchase of Nursery pupils plastic seats, "Okegbe Primary School Owerre-Ezukala" (September, 2018) |
| 20 | Coordinator, "Emmanuel Ajaebo Scholarship Scheme" (February, 2017 to December, 2020) |
| 21 | Project Coordinator for library and computer centre, "Owerre-Ezukala Friends of Education" (February, 2017 to December, 2018) |
| 22 | Initiator and coordinator, Annual Prize Giving for Best Students in academic and behaviour, "Community Secondary School, Owerre-Ezukala" (July, 2015) |
| 23 | Chairman, "Education Committee of Owerre-Ezukala Peace Initiative" (December, 2015) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2026 Faculty of Arts International Hybrid Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 19th February, 2026 to 20th February, 2026; University Auditorium |
| 2 | "2024 Hybrid International Conference", (Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria Nsukka), 27th February, 2024 to 29th February, 2024; Faculty of Social Science Hall, UNN |
| 3 | "Faculty of Arts International Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 4 | "2023 Hybrid International Conference of the Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, UNN", (Department of Religion and Cultural Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 10th February, 2023 to 11th February, 2023; Faculty of Social Science Hall, UNN |
| 5 | "2021 UNIZIK Business School (UBS) Hybrid ( virtual/physical) International Conference", (Unizik Business School), 25th November, 2021 to 26th November, 2021; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
| 6 | "2021 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE STATE, SECURITY AND DEVELOPMENT IN COVID-19 ERA AND LOOKING FORWARD", (DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE), 10th May, 2021 to 13th May, 2021; UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA |
| 7 | "Annual International Faculty Of Arts Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", (Faculty of Arts), 17th June, 2015 to 19th June, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 8 | "FIRST PROF FIDELIS UZOCHUKWU OKAFOR ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL LECTURES", (LITERATI PHILOSOPHIA IN CONJUNCTION WITH EASTERN WRITERS FORUM), 2nd October, 2014 to 4th October, 2014; CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM, NIGERIA |
| 9 | "Annual International Faculty Of Arts Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", (Faculty of Arts), 14th May, 2014 to 17th May, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 10 | "Annual International Faculty Of Arts Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", (Faculty of Arts), 1st May, 2013 to 4th May, 2013; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 11 | "WORLD CONGRESS ON RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT", (INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE), 10th September, 2012 to 13th September, 2012; IMO STATE UNIVERSITY, OWERRI |
| 12 | "Annual International Faculty Of Arts Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", (Faculty of Arts), 2nd May, 2012 to 6th May, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Writing Scientific Research, IBR and Research Fellowships", (Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 4th November, 2024 to 4th November, 2024; Faculty of Arts Board Room |
| 2 | "Workshop on Module Writing", (School of General Studies), 4th November, 2022 to 4th November, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE TRAINING ON ENHANCING TEACHERS' COMPETENCE THROUGH SUPERVISION AND ASSESSMENT", (FAGNA TRAINING & CONSULTANTS LIMITED), 21st October, 2019 to 25th October, 2019; FLORA CREEK HOTEL, DUBAI, UAE |