Ike Odimegwu | |
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Born | Obiaruku, Delta State, Nigeria |
Alma mater | University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
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Years active | 1991 – present |
Ike Ferdinand Odimegwu is a Nigerian professor of philosophy and political philosopher. [1]
He was born at Obiaruku, a city in Delta State, southern Nigeria. He was a student under the tutelage of Theophilus Okere, a renowned Nigerian philosopher at Owerri, the capital of Imo State, Nigeria. [2] He later obtained a Master of Arts degree from the University of Nigeria. [3]
He began his academic career at Federal College of Education, Umunze, Nigeria, before in 1999 joining the services of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where he later served as Head of Philosophy Department and Chairman of the Faculty of Arts Welfare Committee. [4] He also served as Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter. [5] He is the incumbent Coordinator of ASUU, Owerri zone. [6]
He is a member of several academic associations, including:
He has authored and co-authored several books and journals: [8]
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