Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Elijah O. John
Editor: Dr. Anthony Raphael Etuk
Secretary/Editorial Assistant: Samuel Eno Inyang
Business/Production Manager: Dr. Idara Thomas
Associate Editors
Dr. Nwachukwu M. Anyim
Dr. Aniedi Usoroh
Dr. Nkereuwem David Edemekong
Dr. Uwaezuoke Precious Obioha
Dr. Christopher Udofia
Dr. Uwem Akpan
Dr. Imoh Ekot
Dr. Bernard Dickson
Editorial Consultants
Prof. Godfrey O. Ozumba, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Prof. Muyiwa Falaiye, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Prof. Uwem Akpan, University of Uyo, 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. Christopher Ekong, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Gabriel E. Idang, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Douglas Anele, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Prof. Christopher O. Akpan, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Prof. Peter Esuh, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Valerie Aphie Asanwana University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Nicholas Uche Asogwu, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Prof. Paul Haaga, Nasarawa State University, Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Prof. Anthony Areji, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria.
Prof. Richard Ajah, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Bernard Matolino, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Prof. Udoh Elijah Udom, Washington Adventist University, Washington DC.
Prof. Queendoleen Obinaju, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Rotimi Omosulu, The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica.
Prof. Joseph A. Ushie, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Effiong Johnson, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Dominic Akpan, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Nsikan Idiong, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Moses Ikoh, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Garvey Ufot Bassey, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Dennis E. Igwe, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Prof. Etim Frank, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Table of Contents
1. Gender Mainstreaming and Peace Building in Nigeria By Etebong Alban Udofia, MSc, Ukpong Ukpong Ayatt, PhD and Evin Ekaete Umanah, MSc. - 1-11
2. Decolonising the Master’s House: Intersectional Feminist Critiques of Patriarchal Knowledge Production and the Quest for Epistemic Justice in African Academia By Uchenna Nympha Nkama, PhD. - 12-29
3. Poverty as a Challenge to Altruism By Emmanuel Adetokunbo Ogundele, PhD. - 30-36
4. Beyond Bullets: Assessing the Effects of Insurgency on Community Resilience in Northwest Nigeria By Nazir Mohammed Ribadu, MA and Joseph Emmanuel, MA. - 37-47
5. Viktor Frankl's Meaning of Life: Logotherapy and the Human Search for Meaning By Michael Peter Okewu, PhD. - 48-57
6. Emmanuel Levinas' Notion of the Other: A Call to Uphold Human Dignity By Henry Obinze Ebo, PhD. - 58-65
7. Illegal Oil Bunkering and Maritime Security Challenges in the Gulf of Guinea By Idoh Famous Mda-asira, PhD. - 66-74
8. Electoral Violence and Democratic Backsliding: A Security Analysis of Emerging Democracies By Gbe Alfred Miebi, PhD. - 75-85
9. Distributive and Corrective Justice in Aristotle: A Panacea for Addressing Inequality and Resource Allocation in Nigeria By Daniel Kelechi Ibemere, PhD. - 86-97
10. Autonomy and Moral Responsibility: A Philosophical Inquiry into Joseph Raz's Conception of the Self-Governing Agent By Emmanuel Egbe Ukata, PhD. - 98-105
11. Axel Honneth: Recognition and Self-Respect By Emmanuel Edeh, PhD. - 106-115
12. Ethical Dimension to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): A Deontological Analysis By Chikezie Winston Ibeh, MA. - 116-123
13. Albert Schweitzer's Philosophy of Reverence for Life: Ethical Imperatives and Contemporary Relevance in Nigeria By Dike Brendan Chibuzor, PhD. - 124-134
14. Exegetical Analysis of Acts 15:1-35 as a Paradigm for Conflict Resolution in Nigeria's Contemporary Context By Blessing Uenosen Okoh, PhD. - 135-147
15. Advertising and Brand Loyalty of Consumers of Condensed Milk Products in Akwa Ibom State By Uwem Udo Akpan, PhD, and Rhoda Asuquo, MA. - 148-164
16. African Development and the Traditional Penal Systems in Igbo and Ibibio: A Comparative Philosophical Reflection By Elijah Okon John, PhD and Samuel Eno Inyang, MA. - 165-184
17. Implementing the Paperless Mandate: Barriers and Opportunities in Nigeria's Federal Bureaucracy By Ademeso Tosin Success, PhD, Taofeek Ayodeji Amole, PhD and Shobowale Ramon Olanrewaju, PhD. - 185-200
List of Contributors
Uwem Udo Akpan, PhD, is a Professor of Broadcasting and Media Studies, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Elijah Okon John, PhD, is a Professor of Social and Political Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Adetokunbo Ogundele, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies and a Director of Operations, Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Blessing Uenosen Okoh, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Religion and Human Relations, University of Delta, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria.
Michael Peter Okewu, PhD, is a Lecturer at Claretian University of Nigeria, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
Henry Obinze Ebo, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Directorate of General Studies, University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Owerri, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Edeh, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the Claretian University of Nigeria, Imo State, Nigeria.
Gbe Alfred Miebi, PhD, is of the University of Portharcourt Rivers State, Nigeria.
Idoh Famous Mda-asira, PhD, is of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Daniel Kelechi Ibemere, PhD, is of the Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.
Uchenna Nympha Nkama, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Rivers State University, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Egbe Ukata, PhD, is a Lecturer at Augustinian Institute of Philosophy, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Ukpong Ukpong Ayatt, PhD, is a Researcher in the Department of Political Science, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Dike Brendan Chibuzor, PhD, is of the Department of Philosophy, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria.
Ademeso Tosin Success, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Taofeek Ayodeji Amole, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Shobowale Ramon Olanrewaju, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Business Administration, Concordia University Wisconsin, USA
Evin Ekaete Umanah, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in Peace and Conflicts, Department of Peace and Conflict Studies, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria.
Etebong Alban Udofia, MSc, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Political Science, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Joseph Emmanuel, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar at the Center for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Nazir Mohammed Ribadu, MA, is a Lecturer at the Center for Peace and Security Studies, Modibbo Adama University, Yola, Nigeria.
Samuel Eno Inyang, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Chikezie Winston Ibeh, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
Rhoda Asuquo, MA, is of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Publication Date: 31st March, 2026
Etebong Alban Udofia, MSc, Ukpong Ukpong Ayatt, PhD and Evin Ekaete Umanah, MSc.
Nazir Mohammed Ribadu, MA and Joseph Emmanuel, MA.
Michael Peter Okewu, PhD.
Idoh Famous Mda-asira, PhD.
Gbe Alfred Miebi, PhD.
Daniel Kelechi Ibemere, PhD.
Emmanuel Egbe Ukata, PhD.
Chikezie Winston Ibeh, MA.
Dike Brendan Chibuzor, PhD.
Blessing Uenosen Okoh, PhD.
Prof. Uwem Udo Akpan and Rhoda Asuquo, MA.
Prof. Elijah Okon John and Samuel Eno Inyang, MA.
Ademeso Tosin Success, PhD, Taofeek Ayodeji Amole, PhD and Shobowale Ramon Olanrewaju, PhD.