Curriculum Vitae

1. Personal Details

Full Name and Titles
Msgr. Prof. Dr Obiora Francis Ike

Academic Title
Professor of Ethics and Intercultural Studies

Date of Birth
7th April 1956

Nationality
Nigerian

Email
obiorike@yahoo.com

Website
www.obioraike.com

2. Academic Qualifications

Doctoral Degrees

1982–1986
Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, Bonn, Germany
Doctor of Theology (Dr. theol. DD) – Social Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Jurisprudence

Master’s Degrees

1978–1982
University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria
Master of Theology (M.Theol.)
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)

Bachelor’s Degrees

1978–1980
University of Innsbruck, Austria
Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Phil.)
Bachelor of Theology (B.A.)

1975–1978
Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Nigeria / Pontifical Urban University (Urbaniana), Rome, Italy
Bachelor of Philosophy (B.A.)
Diplomas and Professional Certificates

1983
Postgraduate Institute of International Studies, Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia
Diploma in International Studies

1979
University of London, London, United Kingdom
Diploma in Journalism

1979
University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Certificate in Economics and History

Various Years (during academic formation in Europe)
Language Diploma Certificates in French, German, Hebrew, Latin, and Greek

1969–1974
All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha, Nigeria / St John’s Seminary
West African School Certificate (WASC) – 9 subjects, Grade One
General Certificate of Education (GCE) – Ordinary and Advanced Levels (Cambridge, UK)
Teaching Practice (Pre-Ordination)

1974–1975
Sacred Heart Seminary, Nsude, Nigeria
Teaching Experience and Practical Year Volunteer Service
Tutor in English, History, and Literature

3. Current Academic and Leadership Appointments

University Leadership Appointments

Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council
Enugu State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Enugu, Nigeria

Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council
Plateau State University, Bokkos, Nigeria

Academic Appointments

Full Professor
Professor of Ethics and Intercultural Studies
Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Nigeria

International Leadership Roles

President
Club of Rome – Nigeria Chapter

Board Member
Globethics Foundation, Geneva, Switzerland

4. Former Academic and Professional Appointments

Visiting Professorships

1993–1997
Visiting Professor for African Studies and Intercultural Studies
Theologische Faculteit, Tilburg University, Netherlands

1997–2016
Guest Professor
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt/Main, Germany
(Faculty of Ethics and Moral Theology, with Prof. Dr Johannes Hoffmann),

International and Advisory Roles

2016 – 2022
Executive Director
Globethics.net, Geneva, Switzerland

5. Academic Teaching and Research Experience

Teaching Experience

1988–date
Professor of Catholic Social Teaching, History, and African Studies
Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP), Enugu (affiliated with Enugu State University of Science and Technology)

1987–1990
Senior Lecturer for Political and Socio-Economic Sciences
Spiritan International School of Theology, Attakwu, Nigeria

1986–2016
Director of Studies, Diploma Programme 
Catholic Social Teaching / Theology for Lay People (CST/TLP)

1980–1986
Lecturer for Professional Ethics (Berufsethik), Religion and Philosophy
Deutschordens Fachseminar für Altenpflege, Cologne, Germany

Courses taught and thematic areas include:

• Ethics and Moral Philosophy
• Social Ethics and Catholic Social Teaching
• Intercultural and Global Ethics
• Theology and Society
• Philosophy of Law and Jurisprudence
• Human Rights, Justice, and Peace Studies
• Ethics in Higher Education and Leadership
• Development Ethics and Governance
• Religion, Culture, and Public Life
• Research Focus Areas
• Ethics and Social Ethics
• Intercultural and Global Ethics
• Jurisprudence and Philosophy of Law
• Ethics in Higher Education and Leadership
• Development Ethics and Social Justice
• Religion, Public Policy, and Governance
• Human Rights, Peacebuilding, and Conflict Transformation
• Climate Ethics, Sustainability, and Integral Human Development

His research outputs include authored and edited books, peer-reviewed articles, policy papers, keynote lectures, and commissioned studies for universities, churches, international organisations, and development institutions.

• Doctoral and Postgraduate Supervision
• Doctoral (PhD) supervision in ethics, theology, and social philosophy
• Master’s level supervision in theology, ethics, and development studies
• Academic mentoring of early-career scholars and university faculty
• Examination of postgraduate theses and dissertations at multiple institutions

He has also provided academic leadership in curriculum development, faculty training, and postgraduate programme design, particularly in ethics-based and values-driven education.

6. Institutional, Board, and Governance Roles

Governance roles listed here include extended responsibilities associated with current and former appointments.

University and Institutional Governance

External Examiner
Doctoral and Master’s programmes in Ethics and Management Studies
Pan African University / Lagos Business School

Member, International Advisory Board
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa (2008–2019)

Member, Governing Council
Enugu State University of Science and Technology (2008–2020)

ESUT AP&C Committee Member (Academics)
(2010–2020 – overseeing promotion of 200+ academic staff)

ESUT Finance and General Purposes Committee (2008–2020)

Council Member
University of Stellenbosch / Executive Management Ltd (2008–2020)

Member, Board of Trustees
Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu (since 2010)

Chairman, Finance Committee of the Senate
Godfrey Okoye University (2013–date; raised over ₦1 billion for projects)

Boards and Foundations

Council / Board Member
Caritas Internationalis – Caritas Council/Foundation (Nigeria–Rome)

Member
Board of Mental Health Association and Rehabilitation (MAHIRA), New Jersey, USA

Board Member
Nigeria–German Contacts, Cologne, Germany

Member
Commonwealth Education Fund (CEF) – Abuja, Nigeria

Member, Ethics Committee
German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (under Hon. Minister Dr Gerd Müller), Berlin (2017–2019)

7. Development Practice and Institutional Leadership

Msgr. Professor Doctor Obiora Francis Ike is a leading development practitioner, policy adviser, and institutional builder, with over four decades of engagement in Africa and internationally.

International and National Development Leadership

Executive Director, Globethics.net, Geneva, Switzerland (2016–2022)
Globethics.net is an Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)–accredited organisation of the United Nations, promoting ethics ranking frameworks, research, and global academic collaboration.

Chairman, Enugu State Economic Advisory Committee, Nigeria (2015–date)
Appointed by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi to provide strategic economic development and policy guidance to the State Government.

Academic Coordinator, West Africa Business Ethics Global Survey
Coordinated regional research activities for the Global Ethics Library project, led by Prof. Deon Rossouw.

Institutional Founding and Financial Leadership

Founder and Executive Director
Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) (1986–2016, resumed 2022 to date)

Co-Founder
Umuchinemere ProCredit Microfinance Bank Ltd (1994)

Chairman of the Board
Umuchinemere ProCredit Microfinance Bank Ltd, Nigeria (2007–2017, 2022 to date)
Oversaw institutional growth to an asset base exceeding ₦4 billion, with 27 branches nationwide.

Chairman / Director
Trinitas Bureau de Change Company Ltd (TBDC), Enugu, Nigeria

Director
Ezi Muoma Ltd, Nigeria

International Development Cooperation and Consultancy

Development practitioner and expert, working with:

• German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
• British Government development programmes
• Canadian development agencies
• United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
• European Union
• Raised over USD 300 million for development, governance, education, and social infrastructure projects in Nigeria.

Civil Society and Grassroots Development Initiatives

Founder / Co-Founder of multiple Non-Governmental Organisations in Nigeria, including:

• PLEAS – Prisoners Legal Education and Assistance Scheme
• SEPTA – Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneurs and Training Association
• GWEDE – Grassroots Women Empowerment and Development Education
• Justice and Peace FARMS
• Micro Enterprise Development Cooperation (with the Growing Business Foundation, Lagos)
• AFOS, AAACASOT, and other social development initiatives
• CIDJAP Legal Education and Development Assistance Scheme
• Christian–Muslim Dialogue Initiative, Enugu State
• Africa Fund on Self-Employment (AFOS Nigeria)
• African Child Defence Initiative (ACDI)
• Poverty in Africa Alternative (POVINAA)
• Enugu State Development Trust Fund (EDTF)
• Nigeria Association of Catholic Social Scientists (NACATHS)
• International and Church-Based Consultancy Roles
• Consultant and Partner, European Union SRIP Programme, Nigeria
• Consultant, Growing Businesses Foundation (GBF)
• Consultant, Nigerian Conference of Catholic Bishops
• Consultant and Partner, Misereor and Missio, Aachen, Germany
• Consultant, Rhein-Donau Foundation, Cologne, Germany
• Consultant and Project Partner, Pontifical Missionary Works, Germany
• Consultant and Advisory Member, Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Vatican

European Union Government Advisory Engagements (Nigeria)

Consultant to EU consultations for:

• Enugu State Government
• Cross River State Government
• Anambra State Government
• Kano State Government (EU Training Programme)

National Public Service Roles

Delegate, 2014 National Conference, Abuja, Nigeria
Appointed to represent Enugu State during the 2014 National Conference convened by President Goodluck Jonathan, tasked with deliberating on Nigeria’s constitutional and governance reforms.

8. Major Awards, Honours, and Distinctions

Ecclesiastical Honours

• Nominated as Synod Father by Pope Benedict XVI at the Africa Synod, Rome (2009)
• Made Honorary Chaplain (Prelate) to Pope John Paul II, Rome, Vatican (2000)
• Appointed Papal Chamberlain (Monsignor) by His Holiness Pope John Paul II, Vatican City (1999)

International Awards

• Stephanus Prize for Freedom of Religion, Frankfurt, Germany (2020), awarded for advocacy on behalf of persecuted persons in Africa
• United Nations Sadik Nafis Award for Humanitarian Service and Courage, Lisbon, Portugal (2013)
• ARCoR Medal of Excellence and Appreciation, presented by the President and Prime Minister of Romania for service within the Club of Rome, Romanian Chapter (2013)
• Afrika Verdienst Preis, CV Afrika Hilfe e.V., Germany (2005)
• International Shalom Peace Prize, Eichstätt University, Germany (1996)
• Prize for Distinguished Health and Social Services, International Health Foundation, Enugu (1995)
• National and Institutional Recognition
• Award of Excellence as Distinguished Guest Speaker, Coal City University, Enugu (2025)
• Scroll of Honour and Award as Social Good Patriarch, Kindworld Development Initiative, Social Good Summit (2025)
• APWEN Award, Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (2025)
• “Our Pearl of Great Value” Award, Umu Ezeagu Community, Enugu State (2025)
• Induction into the Amadeo Hall of Fame, Enugu State (2024)
• Award of Honour as Partner and Fellow of Ethical Leadership, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2023)
• Award for a Pioneering Role as Founding Director, Umuchinemere Microfinance Bank Ltd (2016)
• Progressive Education Empowerment Foundation Awards, including Certificate of Honour and Leadership Recognition (2013)
• Senior Advocate of Nigeria for the Handicapped and Persons with Disability, conferred by the Persons with Disability Organisation (2013)
• Leadership Award, Nigeria Prisons Service (2012)
• Recognition for Humanitarian Service, Holy Rosary College Old Girls’ Association, Enugu (1999)
• Award by the Association of Postgraduate Students, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, for service to humanity and education (1996)
• Meritorious Service Award, Nigerian Universities Management Students’ Association (NUMSA), ESUT Chapter (1996)
• Scholarly Listings, Biographical Recognition, and Honorary Distinctions
• Recognised in 5,000 Personalities of the World, American Biographical Institute
• Recognised in Who’s Who in Enugu State (2011)
• Recognised in Men of Achievement, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England (2007)
• Recognised in The Igbo Icons: A Compendium of Igbo Achievers, Divine Associates Global Services Ltd., Lagos (2006)
• Listed in Who’s Who in Nigeria (1999; 2006)
• Appointed Honorary Member, International Biographical Centre Advisory Council (2001)
• Listed in Who’s Who in the World, Marquis Who’s Who Publications, New Jersey, USA (1996)
• Civic, Educational, and Humanitarian Appointments (Honorary)
• Elected Member, Board of Trustees for Life, Spinal Cord Injuries Association of Nigeria (SCIAN) (2000)
• Appointed Member, National Advisory Board, Mass Media Africa Peace Centre (2000)
• Nominated Chairman, Board of Trustees, Child Defence Foundation, Enugu (1999)
• Appointed Trustee, Development Education Centre (DEC), Enugu (1999)
• Appointed Spiritual Father, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Enugu North Branch (1998)
• Appointed Patron, Sacred Heart Parish, Uwani, Enugu (1997)
• Appointed Patron, Association for Promoting Quality Education in Nigeria (APQEN) (1994)
• Appointed Member, Development Committee, College of Health Sciences, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (1994)
• Elected Member, Steering Committee, International Prison Chaplains Association (IPCA), Ottawa, Canada (1995–2000)

9. Chieftaincy and Traditional Titles

• Ikenge of Umana Ndiagu (2023)
• Okosisi I of Umana Ndiagu, Enugu State, Nigeria (2020)
• Okwuloha of Agba Umana, Enugu State, Nigeria (2008)
• Omeluoha I of Agba Umana, Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria (1999)
• Omeloha of Ugwuomu, Nike, Enugu State, Nigeria (1991)
• Onwa n’Etịlora I of Umana Ndiagu, Enugu State, Nigeria (1988)

10. Selected Keynote Lectures, Conferences, and Public Addresses

Ethics in Higher Education: The Foundation for Sustainable Leadership
Distinguished Speakers Lecture Series, Coal City University, Enugu, Nigeria (November 2025)

Faith and Practice in Enugu Diocese: Challenges and Opportunities.
A paper on Reinvigorating Pro-Poor Social Welfare and Development Schemes Towards Self-Reliance of the Local Church, in collaboration with Auxiliary Bishop Dr Ernest Obodo, Fourth Enugu Diocesan Synod (November, 2025)

Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Academia through Research and Development (Keynote Address)
Annual International Conference, School of Postgraduate Studies, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Nigeria (October 2025)

Pathways to Inclusive Growth: Overcoming Challenges in Developing and Emerging African Countries (Policy Paper)
Istanbul Conference on Economics and Society (ISTCES 2025), Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Turkey (September 2025)

“Precarious Life – Sustainability and Theology” Conference, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany (June 2025)
Keynote address as part of the 40th Anniversary of Intercultural Theology Research

Catholic Social Teaching and Ethical Leadership (Retreat Facilitator)
Annual New Year Retreat, Caritas Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria (January 2025)

Ethics and Values Re-orientation for Educational Development in Africa (Keynote Speaker)
Launch of Enugu State Smart School Project, Government of Enugu State, Nigeria (June 2024)

Purpose-driven and Values-driven Higher Education
50th Convocation Lecture, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (March 2023)

Panel Discussion: Educating for Human Dignity in a Rapidly Changing World
Institute of Humanities Conference, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria (August 2023)

The World We Want: Grounded on Ethics (Keynote Address)
Plenary Assembly and 50th Anniversary, International Association for Human Rights, Bonn, Germany (April 2022)

Walking the Talk on Equitable Knowledge Partnerships (Keynote Speaker)
Power of Knowledge Symposium (International), organised by partner institutions in Lebanon, South Africa, and the Netherlands (September 2022)

Opening address on ethics in higher education institutions
Ethics Performance Management Workshop (HE-EMET), Kigali, Rwanda (September 2022)

Justice as the Foundation for Peace (Paper Presentation)
India Conference on Ethics and Peace (2021)

Racism and the Churches Today (Invited Speaker)
Mission 21 Summer School, International Programme (September 2021)

Ethics and Professional Responsibility in Higher Education (Keynote Address)
Professional Ethics and Faculty Enrichment Webinar (International), July 2021

Values-Based Formation for Future Leaders
International Conference on Ethics Education, Stellenbosch, South Africa (October 2018)

Vatican Public Debate on Africa’s Future, Rome (October 2018)

Global Health Inequities and Ethics (Keynote Address)
Design & Health World Congress, Vienna, Austria (July 2017)

Good Life and Sustainable Cities 2030 (Keynote Speech)
BMW Foundation “Thinking Space”, Munich, Germany (July 2020)

When Ethics Becomes a Way of Life (Keynote Address)
International Health Congress on Integrative Oncology, Geneva, Switzerland (June 2020)

11. Publications

Authored Books

Ike, O. F. (2025). Karl Marx on Religion and Christianity: A Critical Study. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-978-777-462-5.

Ike, O. F.; Achi, B. (2025). Expanding the Frontiers of Knowledge Through Integral Education and Human Development. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-978-777-666-7.

Ike, O. F.; Ibewuike, M. (2024). Guardian Angels Motherless Babies Home: Celebrating 25 Years of Love, Care, and Transforming the Lives of Motherless and Orphaned Children. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-978-773-422-3.

Ike, O. F.; Ilechukwu, C. (2021). Faith and Action Rooted in Christ: Reflections on Spirituality, Justice, and Ethical Living. Geneva: Globethics.net Co-Publications. ISBN: 978-2-88931-415-7.

Ike, O. F.; Achi, B. (2021). Synod Acta: Acts and Declarations of the Third Synod of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu (2013). Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-978-998-272-1.

Ike, O. F. (2020). Applied Ethics: Issues of Development, Culture, Religion, and Education. Geneva: Globethics.net. ISBN: 978-288931336-5.

Ike, O. F. (2020). Moral and Ethical Leadership, Human Rights and Conflict Resolution: African and Global Contexts. Geneva: Globethics.net. ISBN: 978-288931334-1.

Ike, O. F. (2018). Ethics in Higher Education: Foundation for Sustainable Development. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-288931217-7.

Ike, O. F.; Onyia, C. (2018). Ethics in Higher Education: Religions and Traditions in Nigeria. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-288931219-1.

Ike, O. F.; Mbae, J. (2018). Mainstreaming Ethics in Higher Education: Research Ethics in Administration, Finance, Education, Environment, and Law. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-288931301-3.

Ike, O. F.; Grieger, A. (2018). Poverty and Ethics: Inventing Possibilities in Which We Are Moved to Action and How We Live Together. Geneva: Globethics.net. ISBN: 978-288931243-6.

Ike, O. F. (2016). Church and Society in Dialogue. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-978-270-796-3

Ike, O. F. (2016). Catholic Social Teaching: Historical Overview and Application to the Challenges of Africa. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-978-539-823-6.

Ike, O. F. (2016). Values Beyond Boundaries: Essays on Ethics, Politics, and Corporate Governance. Enugu: BEW IT Ltd. ISBN: 978-978-539-821-12.

Ike, O. F. (2015). Emerging Trends in Gender, Health, and Political Communication in Africa. Rhyce Kerex Publishers. ISBN: 978-978-850-623-2

Ike, O. F. (2007). Wende dein Gesicht der Sonne zu. Germany. ISBN: 3629021573.

Ike, O. F. (2006). Eternity is Love: Africa and the Legacy of Gaudium et Spes – 40 Years After. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-071-135-17.

Ike, O. F. (2005). Globalisation and African Self-Determination: What Is Our Future? IKO – Verl. für Interkulturelle Kommunikation. ISBN: 978-388939753-9.

Ike, O. F. (2003). Development Is About People, Business Is About Ethics. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-978049240-3.

Ike, O. F. (2001). Understanding Africa: Traditional Legal Reasoning, Jurisprudence and Justice. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-978346773-6.

Ike, O. F. (1999). Face to Face with God: An Existential Contract. SNAAP Press. ISBN 978-978295264-6

Ike, O. F. (1998). Freedom Is More Than a Word: Towards a Theology of Empowerment. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-978346770-5.

Ike, O. F. (1997). The Fantasy of Human Rights. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-978331389-7.

Ike, O. F. (1991). Catholic Social Teaching: En-route in Africa. Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-978222135-3

Ike, O. F. (1986). Value, Meaning, and Social Structure of Human Work: With Reference to “Laborem Exercens”. Frankfurt: Verlag. ISBN: 978-382049640-6.

Edited Volumes

Ike, O. F. et al. (2022). Transformative Ethics and Education: A Tribute to Obiora Ike’s Contributions to Ethics in Higher Education. Geneva: Globethics.net Co-Publications. ISBN: 2813-4370 (Print); 2813-4389 (Online).

Egielewa, P. E.; Ngonso, B. F. (Ed.) (2022). Ethics, Media, Theology, and Development in Africa: A Festschrift in Honour of Msgr. Prof. Dr. Obiora Francis Ike. Geneva: Globethics.net Co-Publications. ISBN: 978-2-88931-484-3.

Ike, O. F. (Ed.). (2020). Who Cares About Ethics? Selected Essays. Globethics.net Publications, Geneva, Switzerland. ISBN: 978-2-88931-382-2.

ke, O. F. (Ed.). (2018). Poetry and Ethics: Inventing Possibilities in Which We Are Moved to Action and How We Live Together. Globethics Global Series No. 16. Globethics.net Publications, Geneva, Switzerland. ISBN: 978-2-88931-243-6.

Ike, O. F. (Ed.). (2015). Emerging Trends in Gender, Health, and Political Communication in Africa. Rhyce Kerex Publishers, Enugu, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-978-8506-23-2.

Ike, O. F. (Ed.). (2006). Eternity Is Love: Africa and the Legacy of Gaudium et Spes – Forty Years After. CIDJAP Publications, Enugu, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-0711-351-7.

Ike, O. F. (Ed.). (2005). Nigerian Prisons: Hell Above Ground – Ten Years of the Nigerian Congress of Catholic Prison Pastoral Care (1994–2004). CIDJAP Press, Enugu, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-8062-53-9.

Ike, O. F.; Onaga, C. (Eds.). (2013). CIDJAP Human Rights Manual: The Law and the Police. CIDJAP Press, Enugu, Nigeria.

Journal Articles

Ike, O. F. (2018). African Time Management: Ethical Challenges for Asset Management. In African Church Assets Handbook: Good Stewardship for Sustainability (pp. 67–90). Edited by C. Stueckelberger, W. O. Ogara, & B. Mawudor. Globethics.net Publications, Geneva, Switzerland. ISBN: 978-2-88931-235-5.

Ike, O. F. (2014). Business Ethics as a Field of Teaching, Training, and Research in West Africa. African Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 5, No. 2. DOI: 10.15249/5-2-49.

Ike, O. F. (2013). Overview of the West African Sub-Region. In Global Ethics Survey of Business Ethics in Training, Teaching and Research (pp. 143–160). Edited by D. Rossouw & C. Stueckelberger. Globethics.net Publications, Geneva, Switzerland. ISBN: 978-2-940428-38-7.

Ike, O. F. (2013). Research, Teaching, and Practice of Catholic Social Thought on the African Continent. Bigard Theological Studies Journal, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 23–38. Bigard Press, Enugu, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-912-880-5.

Ike, O. F. (2011). The Integral Nature of African Cultural and Religious Values as Ethical Values. In Sharing Values: A Hermeneutics of Global Ethics (pp. 309–322). Edited by A. H. Cisneros & S. Premawardhana. Globethics Series No. 4. Globethics.net Publications, Geneva, Switzerland. ISBN: 978-2-940428-25-0.

Ike, O. F. (2011). If You Want Peace, Work for Justice. In Stories of Peace, Vol. 1 (pp. 54–60). Edited by M. C. Njoku & C. C. Anieke. NGB Press, Enugu, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-2922-61-3.

Ike, O. F. (2002). Christians and Politics. In Holiness and Social Responsibility of the Nigerian Catholic Laity (pp. 56–93). Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria, Lagos, Nigeria.

Ike, O. F. (2001). Development Is About People, Business Is About Ethics. Nigeria Economic Summit Group Economic Indicators Journal, Vol. 7, No. 3. ISSN: 1595-2030.

Book Chapters and Conference Proceedings

Ike, O. F. (2022). Climate Action, African Traditional Wisdoms and Laudato Si’. Berlin, Germany. (Conference paper and published proceedings.)

Ike, O. F.; Achi, B. (2021). Synod Acta: Acts and Declarations of the Third Synod of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu (2013). Enugu: CIDJAP Press. ISBN: 978-978-998-272-1.

Ike, O. F. (2013). Verfolgte Christen: Einsatz für die Religionsfreiheit. In Nachlese zum Kongress (pp. 23–31). Salzburg, Austria.

Ike, O. F. (2013). Renewing Mission and Identity of the Catholic Intellectual and Social Ethical Tradition through Communicating Faith in the Diversity of Cultures. In M. Eder, E. Kuhn, & H. Reinalter (Eds.), Werte und Hindernisse religiöser Toleranz: Zur friedensstiftenden Kraft der Religionen (pp. 97–116). VDG Weimar, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-89739-972-7.

Ike, O. F.; Onaga, C. (Eds.). (2013). CIDJAP Human Rights Manual: The Law and the Police. CIDJAP Press, Enugu, Nigeria.

Ike, O. F. (2013). A Socio-Theological Reflection on the Cross, Africa, and Christian Challenges. In J. Knop & U. Nothelle-Wildfeuer (Eds.), Kreuz-Zeichen: Zwischen Hoffnung, Unverständnis und Empörung (pp. 57–68). Grünewald Verlag, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-7867-2978-5.

Ike, O. F. (2012). The Return of Mission Schools. In N. Omenka, A. Agu, & A. Anijielo (Eds.), Our Journey with God – Golden Jubilee Reflections (pp. 184–187). SNAP Press, Enugu, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-978-910-187-0.

Ike, O. F. (2012). Catholic Social Teaching and the Common Pastoral Good. In G. Adinike (Ed.), Witnessing in the Public Square (pp. 165–196). Feros Press, Anambra, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-978-50577-2-0.

Ike, O. F. (2012). The History of Enugu Diocese: Marking the Centenary Celebration, 2010. In N. Omenka & A. Anijielo (Eds.), SNAP Press, Enugu, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-978-910-184-9.

Ike, O. F. (2011). Nichts Kann Mich Umbringen. Vision 2000 Magazine: Europas Wurzeln neu beleben, Germany.

Ike, O. F. (2008). Mystery, Masquerade, and Emmanuel. In Eziokwu Bu Ndu: International Journal of Life and Culture (pp. 9–18). CIDJAP Press, Enugu, Nigeria.

Ike, O. F. (2007). Africa Renaissance: Solidarity and Renewal within Africa Today. In C. Beck & W. Fischer (Eds.), Damit Alle Leben Können – Plädoyers für eine menschenfreundliche Ethik (pp. 171–184). Altius Verlag, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-932483-16-5.

Ike, O. F. (2007). The Church and Civil Society: The Case of Nigeria. In G. Kruip & H. Reifeld (Eds.), Church and Civil Society (pp. 111–126). Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-939826-21-7.

Ike, O. F. (2006). Catholic Social Thought and Action in Nigeria. In Eternity Is Love: Africa and the Legacy of Gaudium et Spes – Forty Years After (pp. 65–78). CIDJAP Press, Enugu, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-0711-351-7.

Ike, O. F. (2006). Impact of Globalization in Africa. In C. F. Ibe (Ed.), Globalization and Bank Capitalization Policy in Nigeria (pp. 27–39). SNAP Press, Enugu, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-049-622-X.

Ike, O. F. (2005). Evangelisation und Mission. In G. Gänswein & M. Lohmann (Eds.), Katholisches Wissen aus erster Hand (pp. 108–113). Herder Verlag, Freiburg, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-451-33208-1.

Ike, O. F.; Edozien, N. N. (2005). The Future Lies Within and Beyond Us. In Letters to the Future (pp. 27–28). Spain.

Ike, O. F. (2004). Human Rights, Conflicts and Reconciliation: A Global Reckoning. In Globalization and African Self-Determination (pp. 49–62). CIDJAP Press, Enugu, Nigeria. ISBN: 978-8062-21-0.

Ike, O. F. (1999). Human Rights Education and Action as Service. In R. Riika & K. Klaus (Eds.), Spiritus, Lux, Caritas (pp. 67–81). Gummerus Printing, Finland. ISBN: 951-97097-2-X.

Ike, O. F. (1997). Religion, Law, and Culture in Igbo Traditional Society. In M. Hungerkamp & M. Lutz (Eds.), Grenzen überschreitender Ethik (pp. 47–82). IKO Verlag, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. ISBN: 3-88939-444-2.

12. Media Contributions and Public Commentary

Msgr. Professor Doctor Obiora Francis Ike is a widely respected public intellectual whose commentary on ethics, education, religion, governance, and social development has appeared across print, broadcast, and digital media platforms in Nigeria and internationally.

Selected Areas of Media Engagement

• Ethics in public life, governance, and leadership
• Religion, society, and interfaith dialogue
• Education reform and values-based formation
• Human rights, justice, and peace
• Development policy and social transformation
• Climate ethics and integral human development

Media Platforms and Formats

His public commentary has been disseminated through:

• Newspaper opinion articles and essays
• Radio and television interviews and panel discussions
• Institutional publications and newsletters
• Online media platforms and public lectures disseminated digitally

He has frequently been invited by universities, faith-based organisations, civil society groups, and international institutions to provide expert commentary on contemporary ethical and societal challenges.

13. Professional Memberships and Affiliations

Msgr. Professor Doctor Obiora Francis Ike is an active member of notable professional, academic, and ethics-focused networks that support scholarship, policy dialogue, and institutional collaboration at national and international levels:

• Member, World Academy of Arts and Sciences (2018–date)
• Member, International Integrated Reporting Council, UK (2016–date)
• Member, European Academy of Sciences and Arts (2014–date)
• Member, New York Academy of Sciences (since 1985)
• Global Ethics Network
• Annual Autumn Conference on Intercultural Theology, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt/Main, Germany (1997–2019)
• Research Project: Ethical–Ecological Rating, Frankfurt/Main, Germany

Through these affiliations, he contributes to scholarly exchange, institutional cooperation, and the advancement of ethical standards in education, public life, and development practice.

14. Ecclesiastical Service and Pastoral Appointments

Msgr. Professor Doctor Obiora Francis Ike is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Enugu whose pastoral ministry spans parish life, diocesan governance, national Church structures, and international ecclesiastical service. His priestly vocation has been exercised alongside academic, ethical, and development leadership, with sustained commitment to justice, peace, education, and human dignity.

Diocesan Leadership and Governance (Catholic Diocese of Enugu)

Vicar General, Catholic Diocese of Enugu (1999 – 2004)
During this period, he served as the principal deputy to the Bishop, with wide-ranging responsibilities for pastoral coordination, administration, and diocesan governance.

Associated Diocesan responsibilities included:

• Member, Diocesan Finance Council
• Member, Diocesan Curia
• Member, Group of Consultors
• Episcopal Vicar for Public Relations
• Episcopal Vicar for Youth
• Chaplain, Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Diocese of Enugu

Chairman, Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province

Member, Justice, Development and Peace Commission (JDPC), Catholic Diocese of Enugu

Parish and Educational Chaplaincy

Chaplain, Holy Rosary College for Girls, Enugu (1986 – 2010)
Provided long-term pastoral, spiritual, and moral guidance within a major Catholic educational institution, supporting staff formation, student development, and Catholic identity.

Spiritual Father, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Enugu North Branch (1998)

Patron, Sacred Heart Parish, Uwani, Enugu (1997)

Synods and Major Ecclesiastical Assemblies

Chairman, Second Diocesan Synod Preparatory Committee
Catholic Diocese of Enugu
2001

Chairman, Third Diocesan Synod Preparatory Committee
Catholic Diocese of Enugu
2013

Delegate and Member of the Fourth Diocesan Synod Preparatory Committee
Catholic Diocese of Enugu
Theme: Faith and Practice in Enugu Diocese: Challenges and Opportunities
2025

Vatican and Continental Church Appointments

Synod Father, Africa Synod
Appointed by Pope Benedict XVI
Rome, Vatican
2009

Participated in deliberations on the Church in Africa, with a focus on justice, peace, reconciliation, and development.

Papal Honours

Appointed Papal Chamberlain (Monsignor) by His Holiness Pope John Paul II, Vatican City (1999)

Made Honorary Chaplain (Prelate) to Pope John Paul II, Rome (2000)

Prison Pastoral Care and Justice Ministry

President for Africa
International Commission for Catholic Prisons Pastoral Care (ICCPPC)
(Vatican-registered body)

Founding President
Nigerian Congress of Catholic Prisons Pastoral Care (NCCPPC)
1993 – 2003

President for Africa
International Prisons Chaplains Association (IPCA), Canada
1995 – 2000

Alternative Dispute Resolution Team Lead
CIDJAP Nigeria – Prisons Decongestion Programme

These roles reflect sustained commitment to prison reform, restorative justice, rehabilitation, and pastoral accompaniment of inmates across Africa and internationally.

National Church Structures

Member
Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN)
Committee on Justice, Development and Peace (JDPC)
Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN)

Summary Statement (optional closing paragraph)

Through these ecclesiastical assignments, Msgr. Professor Doctor Obiora Francis Ike has combined priestly ministry with ethical leadership, social advocacy, and institutional service. His pastoral work reflects a consistent integration of faith, justice, education, and public responsibility at diocesan, national, and international levels.

15. Languages

English – Excellent (spoken and written)
German – Excellent (spoken and written)
(Extensive academic, professional, and residential engagement in Germany)
French – Good
Igbo – Excellent (native proficiency)
Hausa – Good
Latin – Reading knowledge
Greek – Reading knowledge
Hebrew – Reading knowledge

16. Academic Distinctions and Fellowships

Msgr. Professor Doctor Obiora Francis Ike has received academic distinctions and scholarly recognition for his sustained contributions to ethics, theology, higher education, and development discourse. His academic distinctions and fellowships include:

• Recognition as a senior scholar and thought leader in ethics, theology, and intercultural studies.
• Scholarly honours associated with festschrift publications and academic tribute volumes recognising his contributions to ethics in higher education.
• Fellowship and partnership recognition by universities and academic institutions for ethical leadership and scholarly engagement.
• Invitations to serve as keynote speaker, convocation lecturer, and distinguished academic guest, reflecting academic standing and intellectual authority.

These distinctions demonstrate sustained academic impact across teaching, research, publication, and international scholarly engagement.

17. References

References available on request.

18. Date of Last Update

Last updated: 3rd February 2026