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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
Imoh Abang Emenyi, PhD, is a Professor of African American Literature and Gender Studies in the Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Elijah Okon John, PhD, is a Professor of Political Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Bassey Garvey Ufot, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Stylistics in the Department of English, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Emmanuel Iniobong Archibong, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of University of Uyo, Nigeria .
Gbenga Cornelius Fasiku, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyingba, Nigeria.
Nkereuwem Akpan Etok, PhD, AMLSCN, FNIVir, is the Consultant Medical Laboratory Scientist at LifeLink Specialist Laboratories, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Adetunji Sunday Oni, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Osun State University, Osogbo, Nigeria.
James Nnamdi Nweke, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Cyprian Obiora Alokwu, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Religion and Human Relations, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Albert Ulutorti Green, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Special Education at St. Paul’s Theological College Awka, Nigeria.
Jetty Joe Odey, PhD, is of the Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Barnabas Ekiegini Izegede, PhD, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at University of Delta, Agbor, Delta State, Nigeria.
Paul Ogbonna Chukwu, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Adebayo Adekunle Moses, MA, is a Lecturer in the Directorate of General Studies at McPherson University, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Heman Johnson, M.Sc, is a Lecturer in the Department of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution at National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.
Rabilu Abdu Yahaya, M.Sc is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Adult Education and Community Services Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
Abubakar Lawal Lala, M.Sc is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Adult Education and Community Services Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
Mark Adejoh, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyingba, Nigeria.
Icomewell Ukpong Joseph, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Jeremiah Chukwu Ogugua, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Foundations at Federal College of Education Technical, Omoku, Rivers State, Nigeria.
Bernard Nnamdi Elechi, MA, is of the Department of Philosophy, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Aniebiet Ibanga Enoidem, MA, is a Doctoral Scholar in the Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Uche Samuel Anusiem, MA, is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Foundations, Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Educations, Owerri, Nigeria.
Aniekan Okure, B.Sc AMLSCN, is the Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist and HOD, Medical Laboratory Services, Akwa Ibom State University Health Centre, Nigeria.
Ubong Nyoho Essong, BMLS, AMLSCN, is a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist at LifeLink Specialist Laboratories, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Victoria Ime Japhet, is a Research Scholar in the Department of English, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Samuel Eno Inyang is a Research Scholar in the Department of Philosophy, University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Table of Contents
1. A Study of Cohesion and Coherence in Facebook Discourse By Bassey Garvey Ufot, PhD, and Victoria Ime Japhet - 1-12
2. Artificial Intelligence and the Concept of Personhood in Yoruba Culture: Exploring the Future of Social Roles in Yoruba Society By Gbenga Cornelius Fasiku, PhD and Mark Adejoh - 13-18
3. The Impact of Forced Displacement on Peace and Development in Adamawa State, North-East Nigeria By Heman Johnson, M.Sc. - 19-33
4. Paulo Freire's Critical Pedagogy and the Role of Numbers in Adult Education By Emmanuel Iniobong Archibong, PhD, Rabilu Abdu Yahaya, M.Sc and Abubakar Lawal Lala, M.Sc. - 34-44
5. Widal Test: The Laboratorian's Albatross By Nkereuwem Akpan Etok, PhD, Aniekan Okure, and Ubong Nyoho Essong. - 45-49
6. A Philosophical Evaluation of Sophie Oluwole’s Concept of Morality and Kantian Ethics as Imperative for an Idyllic Society in Africa By Adetunji Sunday Oni, PhD. - 50-57
7. Exploring the Complexity of Democracy in Africa: A Study of the Tensions between Governance, Identity and Development in Nigeria By Adebayo Adekunle Moses, MA. - 58-67
8. Autonomy and Dependence: Philosophical Perspectives on Special Persons By Albert Ulutorti Green, PhD, and James Nnamdi Nweke, PhD. - 68-76
9. Herbert Hart’s Secondary Rules and the Nigerian Electoral Process: A Critique By Paul Ogbonna Chukwu, MA, and Jetty Joe Odey, PhD. - 77-85
10. Sacred Earth: Religious Perspectives on Environmental Conservation and Climate Action By Cyprian Obiora Alokwu, PhD, James Nnamdi Nweke, PhD, and Albert Ulutorti Green, PhD. - 86-95
11. Heideggerian Inter-subjectivity as a Framework for Conflict Resolution in the Niger Delta By Icomewell Ukpong Joseph, MA. - 96-107
12. An Appraisal of Kwasi Wiredu's Philosophy of Culture By Prof. Elijah Okon John and Samuel Eno Inyang. - 108-116
13. A Critical Analysis of Hume's Notion of Polygamy By Jeremiah Chukwu Ogugua, MA, Bernard Nnamdi Elechi, MA, and Uche Samuel Anusiem, MA. - 117-125
14. Theology of Creation and Development: Religious Insights on Environmental Protection By Cyprian Obiora Alokwu, PhD. - 126-135
15. Godfatherism in Nigerian Politics and the Ideals of Meritocracy for Nation Building By Barnabas Ekiegini Izegede, PhD. - 136-145
16. Historicising African American Literature in Octavia Butler’s Kindred and Fledgling By Prof. Imoh A. Emenyi, PhD, and Aniebiet I. Enoidem, MA. - 146-158
Publication Date: 7th April, 2025
Bassey Garvey Ufot, PhD, and Victoria Ime Japhet
Gbenga Cornelius Fasiku, PhD and Mark Adejoh
Heman Johnson, M.Sc.
Emmanuel Iniobong Archibong, PhD, Rabilu Abdu Yahaya, M.Sc and Abubakar Lawal Lala, M.Sc.
Nkereuwem Akpan Etok, PhD, Aniekan Okure, and Ubong Nyoho Essong
Adetunji Sunday Oni, PhD.
By Adebayo Adekunle Moses, MA.
Albert Ulutorti Green, PhD, and James Nnamdi Nweke, PhD.
Paul Ogbonna Chukwu, MA, and Jetty Joe Odey, PhD.
Cyprian Obiora Alokwu, PhD, James Nnamdi Nweke, PhD, and Albert Ulutorti Green, PhD.
Icomewell Ukpong Joseph, MA
Jeremiah Chukwu Ogugua, MA, Bernard Nnamdi Elechi, MA, and Uche Samuel Anusiem, MA.
Cyprian Obiora Alokwu, PhD
Barnabas Ekiegini Izegede, PhD.
Prof. Imoh A. Emenyi, PhD, and Aniebiet I. Enoidem, MA.