Dr. Ikechukwu Bartholomew Ekemezie
Dr. Ikechukwu Bartholomew Ekemezie is a LECTURER I in PHILOSOPHY Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a native of Umuosi village in Amaokpala Town, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. I was employed in the year 2020 and designated to the Department of Philosophy.
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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
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | GST Lecturer on GST 212 (Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, School of General Studies October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer II, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA July, 2020 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ikechukwu Bartholomew Ekemezie, Ph.D; Anthony Ugochukwu Nwokoye. (2026, April), "THE FOUNDATIONS OF AI POLICY: A PHILOSOPHICAL CRITIQUE OF UNESCO RECOMMENDATION ON THE ETHICS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE", MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF LAW, EDUCATION AND HUMANITIES (MJLEH), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 60-66 |
| 2 | Ikechukwu Bartholomew Ekemezie (Ph.D). (2026, March), "RE-THINKING EDWARD WILMOT BLYDEN'S NOTION OF AFRICAN IDENTITY", JOURNAL OF ARTS, RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY AND CULTURAL STUDIES, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 52-57 |
| 3 | Inyamigim Austin Ntol & Dr Ekemezie Batholomew. (2026, April), "AN ETHICAL CONSIDERATION OF THE SOCIOECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS OF OIL SUBSIDY REMOVAL IN NIGERIA", AQUINO Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 62-72 |
| 4 | Ikechukwu Bartholomew Ekemezie (Ph. D). (2026, May), "RE-EXAMINATION OF THE QUESTION OF BEING, HIERARCHY OF FORCES IN BANTU ONTOLOGY", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 11-14 |
| 5 | Dr. Ratzinger E. E. Nwobodo (Ph.D), Ikechukwu Bartholomew Ekemezie (Ph.D). (2025, September), "THE IGBO APPRENTICESHIP SYSTEM “NWA BOY/IGBA BOI” AS A REFLECTION OF IGWEBUIKE PHILOSOPHY", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 28-40 |
| 6 | Inyamgim Austin Ntol and Ikechukwu Batholomew Ekemezie.. (2025, November), "An “Ecological Integration: Unvevelling The Vision 183 of Pope Francis’ Laudato Si and its Implication for Environmental Stewardship in Africa”", Essence; Interdisciplinary International Journal of Philosophy of Concerned African Philosophers...Philosophy, Science and Society, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 183-200 |
| 7 | Ikechukwu Ekemezie, Terfa Kahaga Anjov. (2025, July), "Socio-Cultural Implications of Authentic Existence in Heidegger’s Philosophy", Philosophers Association of Nigeria, Vol. 14, (Issue 1) |
| 8 | Ikechukwu Bartholomew Ekemezie. (2023, March), "The Protection of Marriage and Family in The Context of Rights and Freedom", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 166-172 |
| 9 | Ikechukwu Bartholomew Ekemezie. (2023, June), "Okponsi Festival in Amaokpala Town: A Hermeneutical Approach", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 10 | Ogochukwu Agatha Okpokwasili, Ikechukwu Bartholomew Ekemezie Ph.D.. (2023, July), "GENDERED MEDIA COVERAGE: EXAMINING THE PORTRAYAL OF FEMALE POLITICIANS IN NIGERIA", IGIRIGI: A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 102-113 |
| 11 | Zaato Matthew Nor, Ph. D; Ikechukwu Bartholomew Ekemezie, Ph. D. (2023, April), "SOCIO-ECONOMIC FORMATION OF SOCIETY: A PHILOSOPHICAL SURVEY OF THE MARXISTS’ DIALECTICAL CONCEPTION OF SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT VIS-À-VIS THE NIGERIAN STATE", NIGERIAN JOURNALS ONLINE, pp 1-17 |
| 12 | Isaac Chidi Igwe, Ikechukwu Bartholomew Ekemezie. (2022, January), "HEIDEGGER'S CONCEPT OF AUTHENTICITY: A CRITICAL EVALUATION", Trinitarian: International journal of Arts and Humanities |
| 13 | Ikechukwu Bartholomew EKEMEZIE, Anthony Uzochukwu UFEAROH. (2021, May), "WHAT IS IN A NAME? AN IGBO-AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE", Interdisciplinary Journal of African & Asian Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Between Law making and Law Breaking: A philosophical Analysis of Corruption in Nigeria's Legislature." (2026). Completed Masters project by Okpala Nchedo Gerald 2024086003FN |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "IGIRIGI: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies" (March, 2026) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "DEPARTMENTAL DEFENCE" (May, 2026 to May, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENCE EVALUATION" (July, 2025 to March, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | CEP Coordinator, "CEP, Department of Philosophy" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "FACULTY OF ARTS LIBARARY COMMITTEE FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION" (April, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "SPECIAL TASK FORCE ON MARKING, GRADING, VETTING, COMPILATION AND PRODUCING OF PRE-DEGREE RESULTS FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION" (August, 2025 to September, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "ASUU NAU SANDWICH PROGRAMME UNIT LIAISON COMMITEE" (November, 2023 to July, 2025) |
| 5 | SECRETARY, "Programme Development Committee, Department of Philosophy" (July, 2023) |
| 6 | RA/WARD COLLATION OFFICER, "INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION" (February, 2023 to March, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "PHILOSOPHERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (member since 2021), https://www.pan-edu.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "FELLOW SECURITY AND FORENSIC STUDIES NIGERIA (SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE INVESTIGATION FORESIC STUDIES) (FSIIFS)" (member since 2018), https://www.fsiifs.com |
| 3 | Full Member, "ADVANCED PEACE AND RECONCILIATION CENTRE OF NIGERIA" (member since 2018), https://www.APRCN.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2026 Faculty of Arts International Hybrid Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Aziikiwe University Awka), 19th February, 2026 to 20th February, 2026; Unizik |
| 2 | "INTERNATIONAL HYBRID CONFERENCE", (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 7th May, 2025 to 9th May, 2025; Unizik |
| 3 | "CEMGS 2025 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MIGRATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS", (CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN MIGRATION AND GLOBAL STUDIES, NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA), 12th February, 2025 to 12th February, 2025; NOUN, ABUJA |
| 4 | "SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MEMORIAL LECTURE (In Honour of Pope St. John Paul II)", (Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Okpuno, Awka South L.G.A. Anambra State), 10th May, 2024 to 11th May, 2024; Pope John Paul II Major Seminary, Okpuno |
| 5 | "2023 UNESCO WORLD PHILOSOPHY DAY/ALUMNI HOMECOMING", (Department of Philosophy), 17th November, 2023 to 17th November, 2023; UNIZIK, AWKA |
| 6 | "2023 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF ARTS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; UNIZIK, AWKA |
| 7 | "FIRST SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL SUMMIT ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT", (CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA AND THE UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION CENTRE FOR NIGERIA, UN HOUSE, ABUJA), 31st August, 2023 to 3rd September, 2023; ASUU SECRETARIATE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 8 | "2022 OHAZULUME CONFERENCE", (THE DIRECTORIATE OF IGBO VILLAGE AND CENTRE FOR AFRICAN CIVILIZATION (IVACAC)), 25th November, 2022 to 25th November, 2022; UNIZIK |
| 9 | "INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY AND STUDIES (ISAPS) 19TH CONFERENCE", (ISAPS), 27th May, 2013 to 29th May, 2013; UNIZIK |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "2025 GRANT WRITING/APPLICATION WORKSHOP FOR THE HUMANITIES- FOCUS ON EARLY CAREER POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS AND RESIDENCIES", (FACULTY OF ARTS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, &DAAD, HRK AND DIALOGUE ON INNOVATIVE HIGHER EDUCATION STRATEGIES (DIES)), 22nd July, 2025 to 22nd July, 2025; UNIZIK |
| 2 | "2025 Grant Writing/Application Workshop for the Humanities- Focus on Early Career Post-Doctoral Fellowships and Residence", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Aziikiwe University Awka in collaboration with DAAD, HRK and DIALOGUE ON INNOVATIVE HIGHER EDUCATION STRATEGIES (DIES)), 22nd July, 2025 to 22nd July, 2025; Unizik |
| 3 | "2024 Research Workshop for Arts and Humanites", (Chike Okoye, Phd, FAvH, MLSN), 26th November, 2024 to 26th November, 2024; Virtual |