
Career Profile
Dr Elochukwu Afoka is a Lecturer at the Department of Philosophy, National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja. He holds a PhD in Logic from the Prestigious Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He has interest in Logic, Metaphysics, Political Philosophy.
Elochukwu Valentine Afoka
06166
Abuja – Headquarters
Arts
Philosophy
Lecturer 1
eafoka@noun.edu.ng
Dip., B.A., M.A., Ph.D
Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, National Open University of Nigeria
1. Afoka, E. (2021) “Truth as Epistemic Aim of Education: A Critical Appraisal of Goldman’s Veritistic View” Flash: Journal of Philosophy, Religion & Peace Studies Vol. 10 No 1 pp.48-69 (Department of Philosophy, Religion and Peace Studies, Ebonyi State University, Abakiliki) 1. Afoka, E. (2021) “Truth as Epistemic Aim of Education: A Critical Appraisal of Goldman’s Veritistic View” Flash: Journal of Philosophy, Religion & Peace Studies Vol. 10 No 1 pp.48-69 (Department of Philosophy, Religion and Peace Studies, Ebonyi State University, Abakiliki)
2.Ufearoh, A. U & Afoka, E. (2021) “The Metaphysical Foundations of Ecofeminism” Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (Njah) Vol 1 No 1 pp.1-7 (Department of Chinese Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka)
3.Afoka, E. (2022). “Between the Nigerian State and Non-State Actors in the Raging Insecurity in the Nation: A Phenomenological Study of Dialogue and Force Options for Peaceful Resolution” NOUN SCHOLAR Vol. 2 No 2, pp.103-129 (Faculty of Arts, National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja)
4. Nwabueze, I. O., Eyisi J., Ushe, M., Ndie, E., Sarumi, K. W., Jibrin, J. L., Ajani, M., Gwammaja, I. G & Afoka, E. (2022) “Communication Strategies for Covid-19 Prevention in Nigeria: Towards Combating Factors Responsible for Vaccine Hesitancy in Lagos and Oyo States” (NOUN SCHOLAR Vol. 2 No 2 pp.130-163 (Faculty of Arts, National Open University of Nigeria, Jabi, Abuja)
5. Nwankwo, J. O., Eze, G. U. & Afoka, E. (2023) “Nche as Alertness in Igbo Conceptualization of Security: Exploring a Mind Structure for Collaborative Security in Digital Age” Global Scientific Journals Vol. 11, Issue 7, pp. 1249 – 1263
6. Afoka, E. (2024) “Women in Plato’s Ideal State: A Prolegomenon for Mass Education for the Girl Child in Black Africa” (Letter of Acceptance) Amamihe Journal of Applied Philosophy (AJAP) Volume 22 No 4
7. Aliede, J. E., Afoka, E., Iheme, P. O., Enwerem, C. O. (2024) Assessing the Inclusivity of COVID-19 Protocol and Vaccination Campaign Strategies for People with Communication Disabilities in South-West Nigeria, International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR) Vol. 2, Issue 3, pp. 15-36
8. Adewale, O., Iyere, T. O., Uduagwu, C. S., Afoka, E, Chukwunka, I. H., Clement A.C. (2024) Adopting the Welsh Concept of Securitisation to mitigate the surge of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camps in Northern Nigeria, Ifiok: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, Vol. 8, No. 2 pp 73─95
9. Afoka, E. (2025) “Education and Development in Africa” (Letter of Acceptance) Journal of Philosophers Association of Nigeria, (PAN)
Logic, Metaphysics, Political Philosophy & Epistemology
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a. Title: The Communication Strategies for Covid-19 Prevention in Nigeria: Towards Combating Factors Responsible for Vaccine Hesitancy in Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). Year: 19th January, 2022. Amount: Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N2,500,000.00). Status: Co-Researcher. Awarding Institution: National Open University of Nigeria Senate Research Grant. a. Title: The Communication Strategies for Covid-19 Prevention in Nigeria: Towards Combating Factors Responsible for Vaccine Hesitancy in Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). Year: 19th January, 2022. Amount: Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N2,500,000.00). Status: Co-Researcher. Awarding Institution: National Open University of Nigeria Senate Research Grant.
b.Title: The Conflict between the Nigerian State and Non-State Actors in the South-East Nigeria: A Search for a Possible Solution. Year: 30th September, 2022. Amount: One Million Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N1,500,000.00). Status: Co-Researcher. Awarding Institution: National Open University of Nigeria Senate Research Grant.