Chiedozie Atuonwu

Dr.Chiedozie Ifeanyichukwu Atuonwu is a Principal Research Fellow /Coordinator, International Collaborations at Olusegun Obasanjo Centre for African Studies, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja. He is a scholar and expert on African history, culture, and tradition. As a Social/Political Historian and Conflict Researcher, he has worked in various roles and is knowledgeable in historical research, interpretation, and education. This is in addition to articles in both local and International Journals. His interdisciplinary background and training have shaped his approach for nearly 15 years, supporting his flexible comparative perspectives in research, teaching, student mentorship, and faculty collaboration. He authored Old Bende Division Under British Administration; 1921-1960, Lambert Publishers, 2015.

Recent publications:

Atuonwu, C. I. (2023). Chieftaincy crisis and impact on the development of Ibeku Community, 1976–2000. Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Studies, 5(7). Institute of Peace Studies and Conflict Management, Taraba State University, Jalingo.

Atuonwu, C. I. (2023). A historical study of Ibeku Egwu Asa Development Union. Multi-Disciplinary Journal of the Department of History and Diplomatic Studies, 13(5). Taraba State University, Jalingo.

Atuonwu, C. I. (2023). Bende–Ikwuano relations: From a historical appraisal. Journal of Network for Utilitarian Studies, 3(3). Faculty of Humanities, Redeemer’s University, Ede.

Atuonwu, C. I., Omeje, I. O., & Amena, B. T. (2021). Challenges and prospects of regional integration in Africa: A study of New Partnership for African Development (NEPAD) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). South-South Journal of Humanities and International Studies, 4(3). Department of History and Diplomacy, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Atuonwu, C. I., Omeje, I. O., & Ndubuisi, U. (2021). Inter-ethnic violence in Nigeria; 1999–2007. South-South Journal of Humanities and International Studies, 4(3). Department of History and Diplomacy, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.