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Dr. Patrick Chimezie Okoli

Lecturer | Peace & Conflict Resolution Studies
"Committed to excellence in education, research, and service to humanity"

Biography

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Dr. Patrick Chimezie Okoli

PhD | PEACE, CONFLICT & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

Lecturer | Department of Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | Peter University, Achina-Onneh

🕊️ PEACEBUILDING & POST-CONFLICT DEVELOPMENT SCHOLAR 🕊️

Personal Profile

Dr. Patrick Chimezie Okoli is a distinguished scholar of Peace, Conflict and Development Studies, with a specialised focus on Peacebuilding and Post-conflict Development. He holds a Ph.D. in Peace, Conflict and Development Studies from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT).

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40+ Books
Authored & Published
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Journal Articles
& Book Chapters
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Multiple Degrees
6+ Academic Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

PhD — Peace, Conflict & Development Studies (ESUT)
M.A. — Religion and Theology
B.A. — Religion and Cultural Studies
Bachelor's Degree — Philosophy
Higher Diploma
PGDE — Postgraduate Diploma in Education

Professional Certifications

Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC)

Courses Taught

🎖️ Military Interventions and Conflict 🔬 Research Method ⚧️ Gender in War and Peace

His teaching philosophy reflects a commitment to developing critical thinkers equipped to analyze, engage, and contribute to global peace and security discourses.

Administrative & Leadership Experience

🏛️ Director
Reputable Educational Institution
Provided strategic academic and administrative leadership
📝 Editor-in-Chief
Limelight Magazine
Advanced scholarly and creative publication standards

Selected Publications

"The Relationship between Self-Efficiency and Academic Achievements in Mathematics among Public Secondary School Students in Enugu Education Zone of Enugu State"
Advanced Journal of Current Research, Vol. II, Issue 3, 2026

"Extent of Application of Information Management Principles by Secondary School Principals and Counselors for Quality Assurance"
Journal of Counseling Association of Nigeria, Anambra State, Vol. 1, No. 2, 19–28, 2024

"The Igbo People: Historical and Political Perspectives" in Kingship and Politics in Ancient and Modern Igbo
Awka: Bonapat Books and Publishers, pp. 119–126, 2010

📚 Over 40 Books Authored & Published — Covering peace studies, cultural heritage, leadership, education, and development

Research Interests

🕊️ Peacebuilding & Post-Conflict Development
⚔️ Conflict Prevention & Transformation
⚧️ Gender, War & Security
🏛️ Educational Leadership & Institutional Development
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Academic Philosophy & Commitment

Dr. Okoli is deeply committed to fostering cross-cultural understanding, cultivating research-driven learning, and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in peace studies and conflict resolution. Through his teaching, scholarship, and institutional service, he strives to empower students, enrich academic communities, and support sustainable societal development.

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40+ Books
Author & Publisher
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PhD Scholar
Peace & Development
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ICMC Certified
Mediation Expert
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Former Director
Educational Leadership

Empowering students, enriching academic communities, and supporting sustainable societal development through peace scholarship.

Academic Profile

Qualifications:
Ph.D, MA, PGDE, B.Phil, BA, HD, TRCN, MICMC.

Department Colleagues