Professor Fidelis Uzochukwu Okafor is an academic and is the current substantive vice chancellor of Anambra State University located in Uli, a town in Nigeria. He was appointed by the governor of Anambra State.[1][2]
Fidelis Uzochukwu Okafor | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1950 Onitsha |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Urban university |
| Occupation | Lecturer |
Early life and education
editBorn in 1950 at Onitsha, Okafor had his G.C.E at All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha in 1972. He had his B.A at Urban University, Rome in 1976. He had his Masters (1980) and PhD (1982) in Urban University, and Gregorian University in Rome .
Career
editHe worked as Lecturer II (1982–1984), Lecturer I (1984–1986), Senior Lecturer (1986–1997) before he rose to the post of a professor in 1997 at University of Nigeria. He is the current Vice chancellor of Anambra State University although he has also served as provost in Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe (2007–2010).[3]
Publications
editHe has written books which Include Legal Positivism and the African Legal Tradition and Right and Law in Hobbes' Ethical and Political Theory.[4]
Awards
editHe won the Japan Foundation best report award in 1994.[5]
Affiliations
editHe is a member of Nigeria Philosophical Association, African Association of Ethnophilosophers, International Association of Orientalist.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Prof Fidelis Okafor: Ojukwu University VC wins Commonwealth Vice-Chancellor of the Year award". amp.pulse.ng. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Prof. Okafor : His Vision His Mission". Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. Archived from the original on 18 April 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Biography - Professor Fidelis Okafor". professorfidelisokafor.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Books & Papers - Professor Fidelis Okafor". professorfidelisokafor.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Prizes, Awards & Recognitions - Professor Fidelis Okafor". professorfidelisokafor.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2018.
- ^ "Membership - Professor Fidelis Okafor". professorfidelisokafor.com. Archived from the original on 12 December 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2018.