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Professor Timothy Uzodinma Nwala | |
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| Born | 20 March 1942 |
| Occupation | Lecturing |
| Spouse | Lolo Barr. Mrs. Nwanneka Obioma Bene Nwala (nee Mezue) |
| Children | 8 |
| Academic background | |
| Education | The New School for Social Research, New York City (M.A,)
The New School for Social Research, New York City (PhD) University of Nigeria, Nsukka (B.A.) |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria |
| Thesis | The Structure of the Political Philosophy of Thomas Hobbes. |
| Doctoral advisor | Professor Anthony Quinton |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Philosophy |
| Notable ideas | Theory of Radical Interpenetration |
Timothy Uzodinma Nwala (born 20 March 1942) is the first Nigerian Professor of Philosophy.[1] He is recorded as the father of contemporary African Philosophy mainly because he was the first Nigerian graduate in philosophy from an indigenous University and the African Philosophy courses he developed later were adopted for the first time in the curricula of many universities in Africa and the United States.[2][3][4] He is the author of the seminal book, Igbo Philosophy.[5] Nwala's idea of an East Central State Volunteer Services Corps just after the Nigerian Civil War majorly contributed to the founding of the National Youth Service Corps by the Gowon administration of the Federal Government of Nigeria.[6][7][8][9][10][11] Nwala was one of the pioneer members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He authored the initial drafts of the G-34 Memorandum and the PDP's first constitution.[12]
He was one of the founders and pioneer Executive General Secretary of modern Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)[2][6][12] and in that capacity, he authored the ASUU Memorandum submitted to the Presidential Commission on Universities, set up by the Government of Alhaji Shehu Shagari and which was chaired by Dr S. J. Cookey.[13] That Memorandum popularly referred to as ASUU Bible, has remained the guiding light in the vision, campaign and advocacy for educational reforms by the University Teachers in Nigeria. He was National Vice-president, Nigerian Philosophical Association (NPA) from 1980 until 1982; and second National President, Nigerian Philosophical Association from 1982 to 1984. Nwala is the founding president of the Alaigbo Development Foundation.[14] He delivered the 18th Inaugural Lecture of the University of Nigeria entitled, "The Otonti Nduka Mandate: From Tradition to Modernity".[4]
- ^ Ahamefule, Gilead (29 May 2011). "Nigeria: Prof Nwala - Scholar-Statesman as a Reformer". AllAfrica.
- ^ a b Onyike, Abia (2022-03-24). "Uzodinma Nwala: Scholar-activist and patriot at 80". The Guardian (Nigeria). Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Adibe, Tony (22 Jul 2018). "Reminiscences with Prof Uzodinma Timothy Nwala - Daily Trust". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ a b Nwala, Uzodinma (2007). "The Otonti Nduka Mandate: From Tradition to Modernity" (PDF). University of Nigeria.
- ^ Nwala, T. Uzodinma (1985). Igbo philosophy. Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria: Literamed Publications Ltd. ISBN 978-978-2281-15-9.
- ^ a b The Sun (7 October 2023). "Prof. Nwala, ADF President: Real reasons Biafra failed". The Sun (Nigeria).
- ^ The News (May 28, 2017). "Memory And Nation Building: Biafra 50 Years After, A Sober Reflection". TheNEWS Magazine.
- ^ Emewu, Ikenna (2023-05-14). "NYSC @50. Time to give Prof Nwala his credit for the programme". AFRICA CHINA ECONOMY. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Ofurum, Godfrey (2023-10-01). "Biafra failed because Ojukwu didn't understand the dynamics of the world's struggle - Nwala". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ NBF News (28 January 2012). "UZODINMA NWALA: HOW WE PACKAGED AND SOLD NYSC TO GOWON". The Nigerian Voice.
- ^ Nigeria, 9News (2016-11-30). "How South-East youths championed NYSC formation - Prof Nwala – 9News Nigeria". Retrieved 2023-11-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Ezugwu, Obinna (2019-10-11). "Nigeria is a tragedy of history - Prof. Nwala". hallmarknews.com. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
- ^ Jeff Unaegbu; Animalu, Alex; Onuigbo, Sam (July 2019). University of Nigeria Book of Fame. FIRM. p. 401. ISBN 9781081767631.
- ^ Ede, Raphael (2019-09-15). "Fulani have taken over Nigeria's affairs – Prof Nwala, ADF president". The Punch. Retrieved 2023-11-19.