By Onwudinjo Vincent Gerald |Nigeria |
Abuja, NIGERIA — Nigerian professor of philosophy, Prof. Ejikemeuwa J.O. Ndubisi has been has elected the President of the Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS).
He took over the reins of affairs of the Association from the pioneer President and Founder, Prof. Ikechukwu Anthony Kanu (OSA).
Prof. Ndubisi was elected during the 8th International Conference of the Association held on 22nd to 25th May, 2024, at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka – Nigeria.
A professor of Philosophy with specialty in Metaphysics at Tansian University, Umunya, Prof. Ejikemeuwa obtained his PhD in Philosophy from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, in 2014 and has been an academic for more than 15 years. He has published widely in both local and international journals and has held many academic positions in Tansian University, including being the one-time Head of Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Director of Continuing Education Program (CEP) and presently, the Director of Academic Planning of the University.
He is a highly vaunted resource person and an organizer par excellence. His ability and capacity have reverberated within Nigeria and beyond.
He recently delivered an Inaugural Lecture at Tansian University, becoming the third Professor of the University to do so and he delivered the lecture to critical acclaim and shower of encomiums.
APAS as an association of African researchers and academicians aims to take African scholarship to the global front, creating visibility for African scholars through their published works and to push towards epistemic contribution from the African clime.
Prof. Ejikemeuwa, understanding the task ahead is ever poised to take APAS to greater heights with the vision of making APAS the number one academic association in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.
Since the inception of APAS in 2016, Prof. Ejikemeuwa, one of the pioneers of the Association had served as the the Secretary. The reviews of his secretarial discharge of duties have been top-notch and satisfactory..