Academic Staff

Rev. Fr. Ejimbeonwu Gerald Kenechukwu

Lecturer | International Relations & Diplomacy

"Committed to excellence in education, research, and service to humanity"

Biography

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Rev. Fr. Ejimbeonwu Gerald Kenechukwu

DEPUTY DEAN | FACULTY OF ARTS, SOCIAL & MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

Adazi-Ani, Anaocha LGA | Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Personal Profile

Rev. Fr. Ejimbeonwu Gerald Kenechukwu is a priest from the Catholic Diocese of Awka in Anambra State, Nigeria. He hails from Adazi-Ani in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State.

He serves as the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Social and Management Sciences and is a renowned scholar, researcher, and astute teacher at the Department of Political Science, Peter University, Achina-Onneh. He is known to have achieved excellence and precision at all times, in all positions and circumstances, attaining professional distinction and proficiency in his career.

Educational Background

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University 2016-2021

State University of New York, Albany, USA 2014-2016

Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University 2013-2015

Montclair University, New Jersey, USA 2012-2014

Enugu State University of Science & Technology 2008-2012

Pontifical Urban University, Rome 2005-2009

Pontifical Urban University, Rome 2000-2004

University of Ibadan, Ibadan 2000-2004

Enugu State University of Science & Technology 2000-2004

St John Bosco Seminary, Isuaniocha 1994-1997

St Dominic Savior Seminary, Akpu 1991-1994

Community Primary School, Adazi-Ani 1985-1991

Qualifications Obtained

PhD in Political Science 2021

PhD in Philosophy of Education 2016

M.Sc. in Political Science 2015

M.Ed. in Philosophy of Education 2014

B.Sc in Political Science 2013

B.Ed. in Education 2012

B.D. in Theology 2009

B.A. in Philosophy 2004

B. Phil in Philosophy 2004

HND in Mass Communication 2004

Academic Teaching Experience

Peter University, Achina-Onneh 2024 — Date

Legacy University, Okija 2016 — 2022

Federal Polytechnic, Oko 2019 — 2024

Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze 2019

Blessed Iwene Tansi Major Seminary, Onitsha 2015 — 2020

St Theresa Group of Schools, Ugwuoba 2011 — 2013

Tansi International College, Awka 2004 — 2005

Academic Office Working Experience

Former Dean, Faculty of Arts, Social and Management Sciences, Legacy University, Okija (2016-2022)
Former Head of Department of Political Science, Legacy University, Okija (2016-2022)
Former Head of Department of Public Administration, Legacy University, Okija (2016-2019)
Former Chairman, Legacy University 2021 Accreditation Committee (2021)
Participant during the 2021 accreditation for the Department of Social Science, Faculty of Education, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
Participant during the 2022 accreditation for the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Science, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University

Areas of Specialization

Fr. Gerald is a scholar of repute in Political Theory and in Philosophy of Education where he bagged a double Doctorate. He has always been a researcher in Theories of Politics in International Affairs, Development Policy, and Fiscal Governance, with several peer-reviewed publications (Books, Journals, Papers, Articles) accredited to him.

He has attended both local and international conferences, workshops, and seminars, where in most cases he has been invited as a guest speaker and lead paper presenter. He is a contributor to academic seminars and curriculum development initiatives within the humanities. Fr. Gerald teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Political Science, International Relations, and Diplomacy.

Professional Memberships

Philosophy Association of Nigeria National Association of Political Science of Nigeria National Association of Priests for Good Governance in Nigeria (Senior Member)

✝️ Passionate about mentoring young political scientists and advancing future political research in solving the problems of society. He has been an advocate and apostle of good governance and, as such, a senior member of the National Association of Priests for Good Governance in Nigeria.

Skills & Abilities

✓ Ability to work under pressure

✓ Excellence in interpersonal relationship

✓ Ability to achieve positive goals and results

✓ Ability to set and beat set objectives

✓ Demonstration of honesty and integrity in all actions

✓ Ability to teach and impart knowledge

✓ Ability to search for more knowledge

🎯 HOBBIES: Fr. Gerald enjoys Reading 📚, Writing ✍️, Singing 🎵, and Teaching 👨‍🏫.

Academic Profile

Qualifications:
PhD

Faculty of Arts, Social & Management Sciences

Rev. Fr. Ejimbeonwu Gerald Kenechukwu

Biography

Rev. Fr. Ejimbeonwu Gerald Kenechukwu

Personal Profile

Educational Background

Qualifications Obtained

Academic Teaching Experience

Academic Office Working Experience

Areas of Specialization

Professional Memberships

Skills & Abilities

Academic Profile

Department Colleagues

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Biography

Rev. Fr. Ejimbeonwu Gerald Kenechukwu

Personal Profile

Educational Background

Qualifications Obtained

Academic Teaching Experience

Academic Office Working Experience

Areas of Specialization

Professional Memberships

Skills & Abilities

Academic Profile

Department Colleagues