Dr. Uzochukwu Anthony Ufearoh
Dr. Uzochukwu Anthony Ufearoh is a READER in PHILOSOPHY Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
A Brief Profile of Dr. Anthony Uzochukwu Ufearoh
Dr. Anthony Ufearoh is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in Nigeria. He majored in Metaphysics. His research interest spans through Metaphysics, Environmental Philosophy, and African Philosophy. His works predominantly explores the intersection between philosophy and the realities of the African world starting from his immediate environment. Dr. Ufearoh has published a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals. He is a member of Association of Philosophy Professionals of Nigeria (APPON) and Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS).
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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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ozala Primary School, Ifitedunu. (FSLC, June, 2017) January, 1984 to December, 1989 |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2012) September, 2009 to June, 2012 Philosophy |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2012) September, 2009 to June, 2012 Philosophy |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2008) September, 2009 to April, 2008 Philosophy |
| 5 | Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2001) September, 1997 to June, 2001 Philosophy |
| 6 | Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2001) September, 1997 to June, 2001 Philosophy |
| 7 | St. John Bosco Minor Seminary, Isuaniocha. (SSCE, June, 1995) January, 1990 to June, 1995 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Co-Chairman, Faculty of Arts, Arts and Culture Committee, UNIZIK April, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Consultant, Committee on Academic Records and Services, Department of Philosophy, UNIZIK October, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Chairman ICT Officer, ICT Committee, Department of Philosophy May, 2023 to October, 2025 |
| 5 | Departmental Exam Officer, Department of Philosophy September, 2022 to September, 2024 |
| 6 | Chairman, Faculty of Arts Exam Malpractice Disciplinary CimmitteeChukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University March, 2022 to March, 2025 |
| 7 | Member, Faculty of Arts Research and Innovation Committee May, 2021 to May, 2023 |
| 8 | Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra October, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 9 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 10 | Lecturer 1, University of Calabar, Cross- River State July, 2017 to September, 2020 |
| 11 | Lecturer, Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Awka March, 2007 to July, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ufearoh Anthony Uzochukwu. (2014, December) The Four-Market Days in Igbo Cosmology , in Elizabeth Ezenweke (Ed.), African Traditional Religion, Philosophy and Sustainable Development , pp. 143 – 159, 2014. Fab Anieh, Jos., pp 143 – 159 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Anthony Uzochukwu Ufearoh, Chinedu S. Ifeakor. (2026, March), "IMMANUELKANT’S CATEGORICAL IMPERATIVE AND THE NIGERIA’S DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM:TOWARDSACHIEVINGDIGITALRESPONSIBILITY", IGIRIGI A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 216-225 |
| 2 | Chinedu S. Ifeakor , Ufearoh U. A. (2025, December), "CLIMATE JUSTICE IN NIGERIA THROUGH MARTHA NUSSBAUM'S CAPABILITIES APPROACH: ADDRESSING FLOODING, DESERTIFICATION, AND DISPLACEMENT IN NIGERIA FROM THE STANDPOINT OF HUMAN DIGNITY AND JUSTICE", Pope John Paul II Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 176 to 188 |
| 3 | Anthony U. Ufearoh, Abubakar Zara Ibrahim. (2025, March), "History and Historicity in Nation Building: The Nigerian Experience", Pope John Paul II Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp pp. 130 - 158 |
| 4 | Chinedu S. Ifeakor , Miracle N. Mara , Ufearoh U. A. (2025, September), "Belongingness: In Search of a Framework for Authentic Integration of Migrants", Africa Today, Vol. 72, (Issue 1), pp pp. 61-79, Scopus Indexed: As of 2026, Africa Today holds a Scopus CiteScore of approximately 1.2 and an H-index of 40. |
| 5 | Anthony Uzochukwu Ufearoh, Gabriella Nneoma Ufearoh. (2024, August), "“Crisis of Meaning” in Contemporary Academic Culture in Nigeria: A Conceptual Analysis", IGIRIGI: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 108-118 |
| 6 | Bonaventure C. Anetoh & Anthony U. Ufearoh. (2023, September), "DAVID HUME’S CRITIQUE OF INDUCTIVE REASONING: IMPLICATIONS FOR SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 1 - 11 |
| 7 | Ejikemeuwa J. O. Ndubisi & Anthony U. Ufearoh. (2023, June), "The Question of Leadership and Political Restructuring in Nigeria", AMAMIHE: Journal of Applied Philosophy, Vol. 21, (Issue 4), pp 29-40 |
| 8 | Opata C. C., Ufearoh, A. U. and Eze H. O.. (2023, April), "Postponement and Transfer of Death in Traditional Igbo Society: The Case of Ngwere Ishi Enwoo Among Nsukka People: A Historico-Philosophical Analysis", OMEGA -Journal of Death and Dying, Omega: Journal of Death and Dying Scopus-indexed journal (ISSN 0030-2228) withCiteScore of 4.6; in Q1 for Health (Social Science), according to WUR Library and ScimagoJR. It is a key publication for research on death, bereavement, and grief. |
| 9 | Anetoh, Bonaventure C, Tobenna Ben I. and Ufearoh, A.U.. (2023, May), "Political Leadership and the Re-making of Nigeria as a Country: A Philosophical Evaluation", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Ufearoh, Anthony Uzochukwu and Odilichukwu Frances Jombo. (2023, June), "Women and Aesthetics in Igbo Culture", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 114 to 119 |
| 11 | Ufearoh, Anthony Uzochukwu. (2023, June), "Face Mask during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Approach", Jos Journal of Religion and Philosophy, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 137 to 145 |
| 12 | Ufearoh, Anthony Uzochukwu. (2023, June), ""Review of African Metaphysics, Epistemology and a New Logic: A Decolonial Approach to Philosophy"", Pope John Paul II Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 199 - 204 |
| 13 | Anthony U. Ufearoh. (2023, February), "The Phenomenon of Male and Female Crops in Igbo Agrarian Culture: Implication for Gender Equality", Nigerian Journal of African Studies (NJAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 7 |
| 14 | Ufearoh Anthony Uzochukwu. (2022, October), "Towards an African Philosophy of History", Ochendo, An African Journal of Innovative Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 16-28 |
| 15 | Ufearoh Anthony Uzochukwu, Emmanuel Kelechi IWUAGWU, Hillary Oguejiofor EZE. (2022, October), "Towards An African Eco-Philosophy", OCHENDO: AN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE STUDIES, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 116-124 |
| 16 | Ufearoh Anthony Uzochukwu. (2021, November), "Igbo Eschatology and Environmentalism", Filosofia Theoretica Journal of African Philosophy, Culture and Religions, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 95-110, Filosofia Theoretica is a Scopus-indexed journal with a Scimago Journal Rank (SJR) of 0.488 and a 2024/2025 ranking of Q2 in Arts and Humanities;with a CiteScore of 1.4 |
| 17 | Iwuagwu E. K. and Ufearoh, A. U.. (2021, January), "The COVID-19 Pandemic Battle by Health Professionals vis-à-vis Some Ethical Principles", Academic Journal of Current Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 2-13 |
| 18 | Ufearoh Anthony Uzochukwu, Elochukwu Afoka. (2021, June), "The Metaphysical Foundations of Ecofeminism", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities, (NJAH), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 19 | Ikechukwu Bartholomew Ekemezie and Anthony Uzochukwu Ufearoh. (2021, June), "“What Is in a Name? An Igbo-African Perspective", Interdisciplinary Journal of African & Asian Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 11 |
| 20 | Ejikemeuwa J. O. Ndubisi, Anthony U. Ufearoh & Godspower Akawuku. (2021, September), "“Cybercrimes in Contemporary Nigeria: The Way Forward,”", AKU: An African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 363 - 377 |
| 21 | Ufearoh Anthony Uzochukwu. (2020, May), "COVID-19 Pandemic and the Infodemic of Discordant Prophecies in Nigeria.", JSSD Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 13), pp 159-171 |
| 22 | Ufearoh Anthony Uzochukwu. (2020, January), "COVID -19 Pandemic as an Existential Problem: An African Perspective", Filosofia Theoretica Journal of African Philosophy, Culture and Religions, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 97-112, Filosofia Theoretica is a Scopus-indexed journal with a Scimago Journal Rank (SJR) of 0.488 and a 2024/2025 ranking of Q2 in Arts and Humanities;with a CiteScore of 1.4 |
| 23 | Ufearoh Anthony Uzochukwu. (2019, January), "Traditional Igbo Hierophanies in a Globalizing World: A Focus on Shrines", NDỤÑỌDE : Calabar Journal of The Humanities, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 160-171 |
| 24 | Ufearoh Anthony Uzochukwu. (2018, January), "Some Characteristics of African Environmental Ethics", Oracle of Wisdom Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 82 – 87 |
| 25 | Ufearoh Anthony Uzochukwu, Jude Onebunne. (2017, December), "Eco-Communitarianism: An Igbo African Perspective", West African Journal Of Philosophical Studies, Vol. 19, pp 1-15 |
| 26 | Onebunne, Jude Ifeanyichukwu PhD &Ufearoh, Anthony PhD. (2017, November), "A Critical Analysis of Political Globalism and Its Impact on African Nations", IAAJAH - IGWEBUIKE: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 7) |
| 27 | Ufearoh Anthony Uzochukwu. (2017, December), "A Philosophical Appraisal of the Last Saturday Environmental Sanitation in Anambra State", Oracle of Wisdom Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs (OWIJOPPA), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 262 – 269 |
| 28 | Ufearoh Anthony Uzochukwu. (2010, November), "Ezi na Ulo and Umunna; In search of Democratic Ideals in Traditional Igbo Family", OGIRISI: a New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 7, pp 64 -72 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Ecofeminism: The Place of Women and Nature in the Igbo Society" (2022). Completed Masters project by Jombo Odilichukwu Frances (PG/MA/2019362003) |
| 2 | "Critical Examination of George Moore's Direct Realist Epistemological Account of Cognition" (2021). Completed Masters project by Offia-Nwafor Nneoma Stephanie (PG/MA/2018362006) |
| 3 | "Education and Civilization in John Dewey's Philosophy: A Philosophical Investigation" (2025). Completed Doctorate project by Martins Odirichukwu Ezesigwe (2013087067) |
| 4 | "An Investigation on Kwame Nkrumah's Consciencism: Implication for Democratic Practice in Nigeria" (2024). Completed Masters project by 2014086028F |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "2021 TETFUND NAtional Research Fund (NRF)" (February, 2023 to September, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) |
| 2 | Awardee: "Institution Based Research (IBR) TETFUND GRANT" (May, 2026). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Oracle of Wisdom Journal of Philosophy and Public Affairs (OWIJOPPA), Volume 9, Number 1 (2025)" (March, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Filosofia Theoretica" (November, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "External Exam for Final Year Undergraduate Students" (June, 2025 to June, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner Philosophy Deoartment Tansian University" (July, 2025 to July, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Faculty Defense" (March, 2025 to March, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Faculty Defence" (October, 2025 to October, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (March, 2024 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 6 | Chief Examiner, "External Exam for Final Year Undergraduate Students" (June, 2024 to June, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "INTERNAL/PROPOSAL DEFENCE" (March, 2024 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 8 | Examiner, "Internal / Faculty Defence" (July, 2023 to July, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 9 | Chief Examiner, "External Defense" (June, 2023 to June, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Board Member, "SS.Peter & Paul Nursery/Primary, Nise" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Co-Chairman, Committee on Arts and Culture, "Faculty of Arts, UNIZIK" (April, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Arts, UJAH Editorial Committee" (April, 2025) |
| 4 | Consultant to Academic Records and Services Committee, "Department of Philosophy, UNIZIK" (October, 2024) |
| 5 | Member, "Osigwe Anyiam Foundation" (October, 2024) |
| 6 | Dpartmental Exam Officer, "Department of Philosophy UNIZIK" (September, 2022 to May, 2023) |
| 7 | Chairman Faculty of Arts Exam Malpractice Disciplinary Committee, "Faculty of Arts Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University" (March, 2022) |
| 8 | Member, "TETFUND TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP (TAG) COMMITTEE" (November, 2021 to October, 2022) |
| 9 | Member Peace Committee, "Ifitedunu Town. Dunukofia L.G.A." (February, 2021) |
| 10 | Postgraduate School Representative for M.A Final Defense, "Postgraduate School, University of Calabar, Cross-River State" (March, 2020 to March, 2020) |
| 11 | Member, Faculty of Arts Research and Innovation Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2020 to May, 2022) |
| 12 | Education Secretary, "Catholic Diocese of Awka" (September, 2012 to June, 2017) |
| 13 | Assistant Priest and Students' Chaplain, "St. Felix Catholic Church, Nise" (September, 2006 to September, 2008) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Professional Member, "Association of Philosophy Professionals of Nigeria (APPON)" (member since 2020), https://www.appon.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES (APAS)" - No 115 (member since 2019), https://www.apas.africa/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Faculty of Arts International Hybrid Conference", (Faculty of Arts, UNIZIK), 19th February, 2026 to 20th February, 2026; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "2025 APAS 9th International Conference", (The Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 27th May, 2025 to 29th May, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "2024 APAS 8th International Conference", (The Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 22nd May, 2024 to 25th May, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "Faculty of Arts Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 2023 International Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 20th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "APAS 7th International Congress", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies), 24th May, 2023 to 27th May, 2023; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 6 | "6th APAS International Conference at Tangaza University College, Kenya", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies), 24th May, 2022 to 27th May, 2022; Tangaza University College, Kenya |
| 7 | "2020 APAS Online International Conference on the “Impact of COVID-19 on Africa", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies), 17th September, 2020 to 17th September, 2020; Zoom |
| 8 | "APAS Annual International Conference", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies), 12th June, 2019 to 12th June, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 9 | "14th Pope John Paul II Memorial Lecture", (Pop John Pual II Major Seminary), 4th April, 2019 to 6th April, 2019; Pope John Paul II Seminary, Awka |
| 10 | "14th Pope John Paul II Memorial Lecture", (Pop John Pual II Major Seminary, Awka), 4th April, 2019 to 6th April, 2019; Awka |
| 11 | "APAS Annual International Conference", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies), 13th June, 2018 to 15th June, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 12 | "5th Annual International Conference", (Association of African Traditional Religion and Philosophy), 19th June, 2017 to 19th June, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 13 | "International Conference of the Association of African Religion and Philosophy Scholars at the University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana", (The Association of African Traditional Religion and Philosophy Scholars), 16th September, 2015 to 19th September, 2015; University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Virtual Workshop on Artificial Intelligent in Education", (The Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 29th July, 2025 to 29th July, 2025; Zoom |
| 2 | "STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP", (Catholic Relief Services (CRS)), 25th May, 2022 to 30th May, 2022; Awka |