Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Elijah O. John
Editor: Dr. Michael O. Etim
Secretary/Editorial Assistant: Dr. Emmanuel I. Archibong
Business/Production Manager: Dr. Anthony R. Etuk
Associate Editors
Dr. Nsikan Idiong
Dr. Ubong Essien Umoh
Dr. Etim Frank
Dr. Happiness Uduk
Dr. Chidimma Ukaulor
Dr. Christopher Udofia
Dr. Uwem Jonah Akpan
Editorial Consultants
Prof. Godfrey O. Ozumba, University of Calabar, Nigeria
Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Prof. Isaac Ukpokolo, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Prof. Paul Ogugua, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Prof. Ashong C. Ashong, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Mark O. Ikeke, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria
Prof. Aniekan S. Brown, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Olu Awofeso, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Nigeria
Prof. Gabriel E. Idang, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Idorenyin F. Esikot, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Christopher O. Akpan, University of Calabar, Nigeria
Prof. Ntiedo Umoren, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Bassey Ettah, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. T. V. Ogan, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Rev. Fr. Prof. Columbus N. Ogbujah, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria
Prof. Paul Haaga, Nasarawa State University, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Prof. Peter F. Omonzejele, University of Benin, Nigeria
Prof. Richard Ajah, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Rev. Fr. Prof. Jude Onuoha, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria
Prof. Bernard Matolino, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Prof. Udoh Elijah Udom, Washington Adventist University, Washington DC
Prof. Rotimi Omosulu, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica
Prof. Joseph A. Ushie, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Iniobong Daniel Umotong, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria
Prof. Effiong Johnson, University of Uyo, Nigeria
List of Contributors
Mark Omorovie Ikeke, PhD, is a Professor of Environmental Philosophy at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.
Sunday Funmilola Babalola, PhD, is a Professor of Philosophy of Religion in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Osun State, Nigeria.
Uwem Udo Akpan, PhD, is a Professor of Broadcasting and Media Studies in the Department of Broadcasting at University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Elijah Okon John, PhD, is a Professor of Political Philosophy at University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Mathias Jarikre, PhD, is a Reader, Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
Taiwo Philip Orebiyi, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer, Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
Etimbuk Emmanuel Obot, PhD, is a Principal Research Officer in the Department of Democracy and Governance at the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, National Assembly, Abuja, Nigeria.
Essien Ekefre Ndueso, PhD, is Senior Special Assistant on Research and Documentation, Office of the Governor, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Uwem Offon, PhD, is a Research Consultant at Carelife Character Foundation, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Samuel N. Chinedu, PhD, is a Lecturer of the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Humanities, Imo State University.
Hanson Manuabuchi Ukaegbu, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Osondu Godswill Ahirika, PhD, is of the Department of Performing Arts, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria.
Hilary Chimezie Ngwoke, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Anayochukwu Kingsley Ugwu, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Madonna University, Nigeria.
Benedict Michael, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria.
Aloysius Uchechukwu Anyanwu, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Foundations, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Patrick Achong Anoh, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Iniobong Eduok, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja.
Joshua Ogunbunmi, MSc, is a Lt. Col. in Nigeria Army and a Doctoral Scholar in National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja.
Joseph Chinedu Ofobuike, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Chukwuemeka Ogbonnaya Nwosu, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Ibrahim Tafawa Balewa, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria.
Fatima Saleh, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria.
Adekunle Taofeeq Adeboboye, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria.
George Adioni Sinclair, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria.
Farouk Ado Abubakar, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria.
Amos Ikiabo Omuso, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria.
Lucky Agary, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Criminology and Security Studies, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja.
Ubong Iniobong Isaac, MA is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Osun State, Nigeria.
Oviemuno Wilfred Egara, MA, is a Lecturer in the Directorate of General Studies at Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Nigeria.
Gift Nkechi Lawrence, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Uduak Okokon Ekpenyong is a Research Scholar in the Department of Guidance and Counselling, University of Uyo, Nigeria
Tongov Nyerga Jacob, MA, is of the Department of Philosophy, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria.
Table of Contents
1. A Critique of Symbolism in African Religion and Socio-Cultural Worldview: The Southwest Nigerian Experience By Prof. Sunday Funmilola Babalola, PhD and Ubong Iniobong Isaac, MA. - 1-10
2. Broadcasting, Sustainable Development in Nigeria and the Primacy of the Software By Prof. Uwem Udo Akpan, PhD and Gift Nkechi Lawrence, MA. - 11-20
3. Folk Media and the Challenge of Cultural Preservation in Nigeria By Etimbuk Emmanuel Obot, PhD, Essien Ekefre Ndueso, PhD and Uwem Offon, PhD. - 21-31
4. Nonverbal Codes and Filmic Portrayal of African Conception of Cultural Taboos in Akpan Ekwong By Osondu Godswill Ahirika, PhD. - 32-41
5. An Ethical Perspective to Open Cattle Movement and Grazing in Nigeria By Prof. Mark Omorovie Ikeke, PhD. - 42-52
6. Impact of Baby Abandonment on Child Development in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria By Iniobong Eduok MSc, Joshua Ogunbunmi, MSc & Lucky Agary, MSc. - 53-64
7. Philosophical and Practical Relevance of Event Ontology By Samuel N. Chinedu, PhD. - 65-73
8. Family Conflict Resolution Strategies and Emotional Wellbeing of Married Female Teachers in Secondary Schools in Uyo Local Government Area By Hanson Manuabuchi Ukaegbu, PhD & Uduak Okokon Ekpenyong. - 74-88
9. Insecurity and It's Attendant Effects in Nigeria: A Philosophical Perspective By Oviemuno Wilfred Egara, MA. - .89-99
10. A Study on the Peacebuilding Challenges of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Nigeria By Chukwuemeka Obgonnaya Nwosu, MA, Mathias Jarikre, PhD and Taiwo Philip Orebiyi, PhD.-100-109
11. Coloniality of Conflict, Resource War and Contending Geopolitical Issues Surrounding the 2023 Niger Coup By Joseph Chinedu Ofobuike, MA. - 110-120
12. Government Institutions and the Pathway from Policy Formulation to Implementation By Ibrahim Tafawa Balewa, MSc, Fatima Saleh, MSc, Adekunle Taofeeq Adeboboye, MSc, George Adioni Sinclair, MSc, Farouk Ado Abubakar, MSc, and Amos Ikiabo Omuso, MSc. - 121-138
13. Justice as a Pathway to Development and Peaceful Coexistence in Sankera Axis of Benue State By Tongov Nyerga Jacob, MA, and Benedict Michael, PhD. - 139-151
14. Promoting Innovation for Development through a Participatory - Pedagogy: The Freirean Model Re-considered By Hilary Chimezie Ngwoke, PhD, Anayochukwu Kingsley Ugwu, PhD, and Aloysius Uchechukwu Anyanwu, MA. 152- 165
15. Beyond the Possibility Question: The Reality and Nature of African Logic By Prof. Elijah Okon John, PhD and Patrick Achong Anoh, MA. - 166-174
Publication Date: 24th March, 2025
Prof. Sunday Funmilola Babalola, PhD and Ubong Iniobong Isaac, MA.
Prof. Uwem Udo Akpan, PhD and Gift Nkechi Lawrence, MA.
Etimbuk Emmanuel Obot, PhD, Essien Ekefre Ndueso, PhD and Uwem Offon, PhD.
Osondu Godswill Ahirika, PhD.
Prof. Mark Omorovie Ikeke, PhD.
Iniobong Eduok MSc, Joshua Ogunbunmi, MSc & Lucky Agary, MSc.
Hanson Manuabuchi Ukaegbu, PhD & Uduak Okokon Ekpenyong.
Oviemuno Wilfred Egara, MA.
Chukwuemeka Obgonnaya Nwosu, MA, Mathias Jarikre, PhD and Taiwo Philip Orebiyi, PhD.
Joseph Chinedu Ofobuike, MA.
Ibrahim Tafawa Balewa, MSc, Fatima Saleh, MSc, Adekunle Taofeeq Adeboboye, MSc, George Adioni Sinclair, MSc, Farouk Ado Abubakar, MSc, and Amos Ikiabo Omuso, MSc.
Tongov Nyerga Jacob, MA, and Benedict Michael, PhD.
Hilary Chimezie Ngwoke, PhD, Anayochukwu Kingsley Ugwu, PhD, and Aloysius Uchechukwu Anyanwu, MA.
Prof. Elijah Okon John, PhD and Patrick Achong Anoh, MA.
