2026
Ochioha at the Bar: Essays in Honour of Chief Dr. Anthony Okoye Mogboh, SAN
Delivered at the launch and presentation of the book of essays in honour of Chief Dr. Anthony Okoye Mogboh, SAN
International Conference Centre, Enugu, Nigeria, 30 January 2026.
2025
Education and Skills Development – Building Empowered Generations of Youth through Values for Societal Transformation
Keynote address delivered at the Agbaja Summit 2025 (Theme: “Empowerment for the Future” – Agbaja Educate and Empower)
Amadeo Event Centre, Enugu, Nigeria, 26 November 2025.
Towards a Self-Sustaining Church: Reinvigorating Social Welfare Schemes as Tools for a Self-Reliant Local Church
Presented at the Fourth Diocesan Synod of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu
Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu, Nigeria, 17 November 2025.
Ethics in Higher Education: The Foundation for a Sustainable Society
Delivered at the Third Edition of the Distinguished Speakers Lecture Series
Coal City University, Enugu, Nigeria, 12 November 2025.
Bridging the Gap Between Industry and Academia Through Research and Development
Keynote address delivered at the ESUT School of Postgraduate Studies Annual International Conference 2025
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria, October 2025.
Pathways to Inclusive Growth: Overcoming Challenges in Developing and Emerging African Countries
Presented at the Istanbul Conference on Economics and Society 2025 (ISTCES 2025)
Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul, Turkey, September 2025.
Precarious Life – Sustainability and Theology
Keynote address delivered at the 40th Anniversary Conference of Intercultural Theology
Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany, June 2025.
Core Pillars of Catholic Social Teaching: Human Dignity, Stewardship, Solidarity, the Common Good, and the Preferential Option for the Poor
Presented at the Annual New Year Retreat for the Staff of Caritas Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria, January 2025.
Overcoming Religious Fundamentalism, Hatred and Hate Speech through Working for Interreligious Understanding, Religious Tolerance and Peace – A Challenge for Nigeria
Presented at EuARe 2025 Conference (European Academy of Religion), Vienna, Austria.
2024
Ethical Leadership for a Re-envisioned Future
Delivered at the Executive Leadership Retreat for Chairmen of the Seventeen Local Government Areas in Enugu State
Old Government Lodge, Enugu, Nigeria, October 2024.
Ethics and Values Reorientation for Educational Development in Africa (with Chidiebere Onyia)
Keynote address delivered at the launch of the Enugu State Smart School Project
Enugu, Nigeria, 5 June 2024.
Reorientation of Values – The Foundation for Development and Panacea for Insecurity in Igboland
Delivered at the 2024 Annual Ohanaeze Retreat (Theme: AKO BU IJE)
Government Lodge, Enugu, Nigeria, 27 March 2024.
2023
Global Issues in Educating for Human Dignity in a Rapidly Changing World
Panel contribution at the 2023 Institute of Humanities Conference
Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Nigeria, 31 August 2023.
The Role of Law and Justice and the Essence of Jurisprudence
Delivered at the induction conference for newly appointed magistrates of the Enugu State Judiciary
Enugu, Nigeria, 24 July 2023.
Purpose-Driven and Values-Driven Higher Education
Delivered as the 50th UNN Convocation Lecture
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, 23 March 2023.
2022
Staying Optimistic in Navigating Uncertain Times Through Building New Bridges and Common Values in a World for Everybody
Delivered as an editorial following the Globethics.net Annual International Conference on Ethics and Values at the Heart of Education
Geneva, Switzerland, November 2022.
When Ethics and Character Become a Way of Life
Reflections at the Board Meeting of the Globethics.net Foundation, held on 20 October 2022.
Ethics and Values at the Heart of Higher Education – University Education in Crisis: The Role of Ethics in Private Universities for Nation-Building
Presented at the Globethics International Conference – Building New Bridges, Geneva, Switzerland, October 2022.
Opening Remarks at the Kick-off of the Ethics Model of Excellence Tool (HE-EMET) Pilot Workshop
Grande Legacy Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda, 26 September 2022.
Walking the Talk on Equitable Knowledge Partnerships
Keynote Address at the Power of Knowledge Symposium (Asfari Institute/AUB, EthiXPERT, KIT), on 1 September 2022.
Ethics and Values at the Heart of Quality Education: Education as the Fullness of Life and at the Heart of Every Human Settlement
Editorial Message issued in preparation for the 2022 Globethics.net International Conference, June 2022.
The World We Want Grounded on Ethics
Keynote Address at the Plenary Assembly and 50th Anniversary of the International Association for Human Rights, Bonn, Germany, April 2022.
Colonial Legacies, Africa, and Building Bridges to Amend Past Historical Deficiencies
EU–AU Relationship Meeting (Zoom), organised by GIZ, Berlin, Germany, on 5 April 2022.
Ethics and Teachers
Globethics India Regional Office Zoom Event, on 16 March 2022.
Ethics, Religious Freedom, and Human Rights
Swiss Agency for Religious Freedom (KIN), Bern, Interlaken, Gstaad, Zurich, Küssnacht, Thun, and Fribourg, Switzerland, March 2022.
Wars Are Not Ethical, and We Call for an End to Violence and a Return to Dialogue
Globethics March 2022 Newsletter.
Climate Action, African Traditional Wisdom, and Laudato Si’
Published paper, Berlin, Germany.
Der Weltbürger aus Nigeria
IDEA 2022 Publication
Higher Education Institutions Challenged to Adapt to the New Normal
2022 Editorial
2021
Diminishing Corruption: Examples from Africa
Beijing Yale Center Workshop on Confucian Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility, 15 December 2021.
Racism and the Churches Today – How Do We Deal with It?
Mission 21 Summer School Final Session on 17 September 2021.
Professional Ethics and Faculty Enrichment
International Webinar organised by St Joseph University, Dimapur, and Globethics India on 14 July 2021.
With Ethics – A New Dawn and a New Era for Humanity Emerges
Published as an editorial in the Globethics Newsletter, June 2021.
Values-Driven Education – Key to the Future of Humanity
Inaugural address at the first meeting of the newly constituted Council of Plateau State University (PLASU) and the 45th Council Meeting, Plateau State, Nigeria, on 26 May 2021.
Ethics Management Excellence Tools help Global Efforts to Achieve Sustainable Development and are Founded on Educational Institutions which Train People to Drive the Future of Humanity
Delivered at the EMET Workshop, Accra, Ghana, on 29 March 2021.
In Objectifying the Other, All Become Victims – Ethics Education Can Change This
Published as a Globethics.net newsletter article in February 2021.
Values and Ills of Religion in Africa
Delivered at the Virtual Inaugural Symposium: Religion as a Resource in Africa, held on 14 January 2021.
Justice: The Foundation for Peace
Presented at the 2021 India Conference.
Ethics – The Foundation for a Stable and Sane Society
UPGS presentation at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Taking the Words of the Lord Jesus Christ on “Living in the Now” as a Way of Life – With Some Wisdom Thoughts from Africa
Delivered at the Holy Family Sisters Needy Retreat; published as a devotional reflection paper.
2020
Nigeria between Freedom of Religion and Growing Islamic Fundamentalism
Delivered in Geneva, Switzerland, December 2020.
Nihilism, Ethics, and the Challenge of Truth
Delivered in Geneva, Switzerland, December 2020.
Ethical Frameworks for Artificial Intelligence
Delivered at the International Conference on Cyberlaw, Cybercrime & Cybersecurity, held on 27 November 2020.
The Founding Vision and Mission of the Daughters of Divine Love by Godfrey Mary Paul Okoye and the Current Challenges – Fifty Years After (1969–2019)
Delivered at the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Daughters of Divine Love
Enugu, Nigeria, 8 November 2020.
Leaving No One Behind – No Sustainable Development without Justice and Peace
Evangelische Akademie zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany, on 26 October 2020.
The Difference Between Morality and Ethics
Delivered at the 2020 Global Ethics Day, held on 21 October 2020.
Values-Driven Education – Key to the Future of Humanity
Delivered at the TED Ehrenfeld Event, Cologne, Germany, October 2020.
The Ethical Challenges for Children and Youth during the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Role of Education
UNESCO IICBA Webinar on 3 June 2020.
Global Transformations and Civilisation Prospects from the Perspective of Ethics in Higher Education
Forum Presentation on 20 May 2020.
After the Coronavirus – Hopes and Lessons from the Ashes of World War II
Delivered as Editorial to the Globethics.net Newsletter, Globethics.net, Geneva, Switzerland, April 2020.
The Place of Values in Education
Delivered at the International Summit for Balanced and Inclusive Education, Djibouti City, Djibouti, held on 27 January 2020.
2019
Christmas and New Year Message of the Executive Director, Obiora Ike – “In The Beginning Was the Word”
Globethics.net Editorial, December 2019.
Ethics Is About Life, and It Matters
Published in the Globethics.net Newsletter, Geneva, Switzerland, December 2019.
Responsible Entrepreneurship, Ethical Investments, and Human Dignity – Enhancing Sustainability and Economic Development through Networks of Higher Education
Delivered at the International Conference in Beijing, China, on 30 November 2019.
Ethical Culture and Professionalism in the Public Sector: Best Practices from Globethics
Delivered at the Values-Driven Public Sector Event
The Royal Elephant Hotel, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa, October 2019.
Circular Economy – Ethische Herausforderungen der Digitalisierung (Digitalisation and ethical challenges)
Presented at Impulsbeitrag, Design Offices Köln – Dominium, Tunisstraße 19–23, Cologne, Germany, 10 September 2019.
The Most Promising Area of Expertise – The Most Promising Target Group: Market Potential (Ethics Education – Strategy for Success) with Chidiebere Onyia
Delivered in August 2019.
Message to the National Seminar on Ethics in Higher Education and the Role of Teachers
Delivered at the All Saints College, Trivandrum, India, July 2019.
Gutes Leben und nachhaltige Städte 2030 – Die Ethischen Herausforderungen
Delivered at BMW Denkraum / BMW Foundation event, Munich, Germany, on 23 July 2019.
When Ethics Becomes a Way of Life: What Is Ethical and Sustainable Health?
Delivered at the First International Congress on Integrative Oncology, Geneva, Switzerland, on 28 June 2019.
Shared Values Around Ethics Can Transform the Collective Dreams of People
Published as Newsletter Editorial (15th Anniversary edition)
Globethics.net, Geneva, Switzerland, June 2019.
Integrating Ethics in Investments and Assets – Infusing Numbers with Values
Published in the Globethics.net Newsletter of April 2019.
Between Technophobia and Technoutopia: Ethical Challenges of Artificial Intelligence
Published in the Globethics.net Newsletter of February 2019.
Good Leadership as a Factor for Economic Growth – The Challenge of Corruption
Delivered at the Africa–Europe Moving Forward Together Conference – Evidence-Based Solutions for African Development
Leuphana University, Lüneburg, Germany, January 2019.
Religions for Development: Funding and Implementing the SDGs by Cooperation between Governments, UN Agencies, and Faith Communities
Delivered at the FaithInvest – Building Bridges International Conference, Geneva, Switzerland, held on 22 January 2019.
Global Conflicts, Africa and the Future of Growth – Ethics and Values and the Limits of Growth
Presented at Globethics.net 2019 International Conference on Ethics in Higher Education, Globethics.net, Geneva, Switzerland.
2018
Interreligious Ethics in Higher Education – Challenges for a New Paradigm of Life and Society – The Globethics.net Program as a Model
Delivered at the Berlin Conference on Interreligious Ethics in Higher Education, Berlin, Germany, 21 November 2018.
Religious Life and the Contemporary Challenges of Post-Modernism
Delivered at the International Symposium on Religious Life (ISRL), Yogyakarta, Indonesia, November 2018.
The State and Direction of Book/Journal Publications on Religion
Delivered at the International Symposium on Religious Life (ISRL), Yogyakarta, Indonesia, November 2018.
Africa’s Future and Challenges
Public Debate of the Nigerian Embassy to the Holy See, Vatican, Rome, on 30 October 2018.
Transforming Societies and Youth through Ethics in Higher Education
Delivered at the University of Abuja / Lux Terra Foundation / Globethics.net Programme, Abuja, Nigeria, 18 October 2018.
A Long Walk to Ethics Education – The Imperative of Values-Based Formation for Future Leaders
Delivered at the International Conference on Ethics Education, Stellenbosch, South Africa, October 2018.
Impact Investing at the Service of the People – “Faith Consistent Investing – The Zug Guidelines”
Delivered at the Argentina G20 Seminar of Experts, Banco de la Nación Argentina, Buenos Aires, Argentina, September 2018.
Respecting the Dignity and God’s Image in Every Human Being (Gen 1:26–27)
Delivered at the All Africa Conference of Churches General Assembly, Kigali, Rwanda, July 2018.
Challenges of Corruption and the Role of the Church
Delivered at the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC), Kigali, Rwanda, July 2018.
Africa, My Neighbour
Presented at the Rotary District 1890 Conference, Mannheim, Germany, on 9 June 2018.
The Globethics.net Strategy – Towards a New Vision, Mission and Practice for Ethics in Higher Education
Welcome Address at the International Conference on Managing and Teaching Ethics in Higher Education: Policies, Skills and Resources
Château de Bossey (Ecumenical Institute), Canton Vaud, Switzerland, 5 June 2018.
African Time Management – Reflections on Ethical Challenges for Asset Management
Delivered in June 2018.
Integrating Ethics into Management and Teaching in Higher Education with Skills, Resources, and Content
International Conference, Lassalle-Institut, Switzerland, May 2018.
Integrating Reporting and Ethics in Higher Education Institutions
Delivered in Tokyo, Japan, February 2018.
There Can Be No Sustainable Development Universally if There Are No Ethical Values Integrated across Sectors and Built within the Education Industry at All Levels
Published as Newsletter Editorial, Globethics.net, Geneva, Switzerland, February 2018.
Prefect of Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development – Ethical Imperatives for Finance and Inclusivity
Delivered in Buenos Aires, Argentina
2017
Hope and Optimism above Fear and Anxiety
Published as an editorial in the Globethics.net newsletter, December 2017.
No Sustainable Future without Ethical Values
Delivered at the Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium, 23 November 2017.
Values-Driven Education in Research, Teaching, and Governance: The Catholic Identity and CUEA as a Model
Delivered at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, 20 September 2017.
The Crisis as a Chance for Europe
Delivered at the 21st International Renovabis Congress, Munich, Germany, September 2017.
The Challenge of Global Health Inequities and Salutogenic Global Health Ethics
Keynote address at the 12th World Congress & Exhibition of the International Academy for Design and Health, Vienna, Austria, on 14 July 2017.
Die Entwicklungskrise – eine spirituelle Krise?
XV. Entwicklungspolitische Konferenz der Kirchen und Werke (EPK), Villigst, Germany, April 2017.
Ethics Palaver Around the Fireplace
Delivered as an editorial to the Globethics newsletter, Globethics.net, Geneva, Switzerland, April 2017.
A World in Disarray – The Imperative for Values-Based Formation with Future Leaders by Integrating Ethics in Higher Education
Delivered as the inaugural lecture at the 4th Convocation of Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Nigeria, on 23 February 2017.
2016
Core Values for Responsible Leadership – The Relevance of Ethics for Religion and Development
Published in The Ecumenical Review, World Council of Churches (WCC), Geneva, Switzerland, December 2016.
Global Problems Need Creative Global Solutions – The Agenda of Ethics in Higher Education
Delivered as an editorial to the Globethics newsletter, Globethics.net, Geneva, Switzerland, December 2016.
2014
Ownership in Africa
Konrad Adenauer Foundation conference, Milan (Cadenabbia), Italy, October 2014.
The Social Obligations of Property in the African Religious Traditions of Igboland
Delivered at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation Conference, Milan (Cadenabbia), Italy, October 2014.
Leading by Example: Patriotic Values, Political Virtues, and Loyal Opposition
Delivered at the All-Nigerian Political Summit
International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria, June 2014.
Transformational Leadership, Excellence, and Professional Medical Ethics in the Nigerian Healthcare Delivery System
Delivered at the Association of Catholic Medical Practitioners of Nigeria Conference, Enugu, Nigeria, July 2014.
The Business of Business is Ethics
Distinguished Lecture at ESUT Business School
ESUT, Enugu, Nigeria, 12 April 2014.
The Judgement of History Reflects the Works and Challenges of Leadership
Valedictory speech at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria.
Code of Conduct
Delivered at the Conference of Code of Conduct Bureau Officials, Nigeria.
Media Ethics
Lecture delivered in Rome, Italy.
Engaging the Catholic Youth Worldwide
Delivered at the Annual Convention of the Catholic Students Association, Aachen, Germany.
2013
Renewing the Mission and Identity of the Church in Enugu Diocese in Service to Integral Education, Reconciliation and Human Development (Relatio Ante Disceptationem)
Delivered at the Third Synod of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu
Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu, Nigeria, 4 November 2013.
Ethical Leadership is Integrity: Implications for the New Generation of Nigerian Leadership
Delivered in July 2013
Energy Policy and Economic Growth: Conflict or Convergence? (Perspectives from Africa)
Delivered at the DW Global Media Forum, Bonn, Germany, June 2013.
The Cross, Africa, and Challenges on the Christian: A Socio–Theological Reflection
Delivered in May 2013.
Transformational Leadership and Professional Medical Ethics in the Nigerian Health Sector
Delivered at the Paediatric Association of Nigeria Conference
Golden Royale Hotel, Enugu, Nigeria, 24 January 2013.
The Future of Growth, Economic Values, and the Media
Delivered at the DW Global Media Forum
Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Bonn, Germany.
2012
The Path to Transformative Leadership
Delivered at the Nigeria Leadership Summit
Anabel Leadership Academy, Lagos, Nigeria, December 2012.
Philosophical Response to Socio-Political and Economic Challenges in Africa
Delivered at the Jubilee Symposium of the Spiritan International School of Theology (SIST), Attakwu, Nigeria, on 7 December 2012.
Developments in Research, Training, Teaching, and Practice of Catholic Social Philosophy in Africa
Delivered at the Ordo Socialis Conference of the CST, Brussels, Belgium, on 25 November 2012.
The Church in Nigeria: The Family of God in Communion Dialogue and Mission
Delivered at the Second National Pastoral Congress in Nigeria
Pope John Paul II Centre, Wuse, Abuja, Nigeria, 14 November 2012.
Economic System and Social Justice in a Time of Globalisation
Conference contribution, Brussels, Belgium, November 2012.
Audacity, Character, and Scholarship – Challenges of Leadership in the University
Dinner speech delivered at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka Black Tie Night, on 6 September 2012.
Mapping Study of Non-State Actors and Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria
Delivered as a consultancy assignment under FWC COM 2011 – LOT 1 for the European Commission
European Commission Delegation to Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria, September 2012.
Practical Implications of the Second Special Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops in the Light of Increasing Intra-State Conflicts
Annual St. Paul Lecture
National Missionary Seminary (NAMISEM), Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria, 21 January 2012.
Africa: Salt of the Earth and Light of the World in the 21st Century – New Evangelisation
Draft paper for the 2012 World Synod of Bishops.
Research Teaching and Practice of Catholic Social Thought on the African Continent through Communicating Faith in the Diversity of Cultures
Presented at the 2012 Brussels Conference, Belgium
2011
Religion, Culture, and Civilisation – The Need for Dialogue
Delivered at the Symposium to Unveil the Maiden Edition of Enugu Cultural and Tourism Fiesta
Nike Lake Resort, Enugu, Nigeria, 15 December 2011.
Ntọhapụ: Oru Oma Nke Ozi Oma
Delivered at the 2011 Odenigbo Lecture
Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, 3 August 2011.
Transformational Leadership and the Challenges of Governance in Enugu State
Delivered at the Enugu Governance Retreat
Nike Lake Resort, Enugu, Nigeria, July 2011.
Globalisation and Africa: The Challenges of Critical Inquiry for the University General Studies Program – Need for Paradigm Change
Delivered at the 50th Anniversary General Studies Public Event of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Princess Alexander Auditorium, Enugu, Nigeria, 25 May 2011.
From Mater et Magistra to Caritas in Veritate
Delivered at the International Congress (Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace), Rome, Italy, May 2011.
Moral Leadership of Businesses for Sustainable Development in Africa
Keynote address at the Official Launch of the University of Stellenbosch
ED Centre for Business in Society, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 4 March 2011.
Wende dein Gesicht der Sonne zu, dann fallen die Schatten hinter dich.
Europas Wurzeln neu beleben – Vision 2000 magazine, March 2011
Business Ethics as a Field of Training, Teaching, and Research in West Africa
Published as an article in Globethics.net 2011 African Journal of Business Ethics, Vol. 5, No. 2 (pp. 89-95)
ISSN: 1817-7417 (print), 0976-3600 (online)
The Integral Nature of African Cultural and Religious Values as Ethical Values
Published as an article in DDL’s 2011 Rooted in Love Magazine (pp. 29-31)
ISSN: 1595-0514
2010
Positive Change: In Pursuit of Excellence and Work-Attitude Reorientation
Delivered at the UNN Leadership Retreat
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, Nigeria, 1 October 2010.
Ethical Leadership: Implications of the New Generation of Nigerian Academic Leadership
Delivered at the UNN Mission, Vision, and Action Workshop
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, September 2010.
Kirche und Gesellschaft in Afrika – Erfahrungen aus erster Hand
Domforum Köln (Heinrich-Pesch-Preis award occasion), Köln, Germany, 15 June 2010.
Addressing Issues of Reconciliation, Justice, and Peace in the Church and in the World
Delivered at the First Nsukka Catholic Diocesan Synod, Nsukka Diocese, Enugu State, Nigeria, 14 April 2010.
A Call for Common Action to Address the Challenges of Reconciliation, Justice, and Peace
Presented at the Africa–Europe Post-Synod Meeting, Justitia et Pax / Cordaid Offices, The Hague and Brussels, Netherlands and Belgium, March 2010.
Securing and Managing Employee Commitment in a Young University Environment
Delivered at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, Nigeria.
The Centenary of Catholicism in Enugu State, 1910 – 2010 (with Fr Ambrose Agu)
Published as an article in Voice of Good Counsel Magazine (2nd Edition)
2009
The Past, the Present, and the Future Make a People
Delivered at the First Festival of Igbo Civilisation and Culture (Golden Jubilee of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart)
Ofu Obi Africa Centre, CIDJAP, Enugu, Nigeria, 7 February 2009.
2008
Development Education, Patriotism, and Faithful Citizenship in Nigeria
Delivered at the Jubilee Celebration of Nike Grammar School, Enugu, Nigeria, on 26 November 2008.
Law, Culture, and Development in Africa, and the Challenges of Globalisation
Delivered at the Department of Philosophy Conference
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, 12 June 2008.
Corruption: Threat to Democracy and Market Economy – The Case of Nigeria
Delivered at the International Symposium on Sustainability, Frankfurt am Main, Germany, May 2008.
Critical Appraisal and Overview of the First Africa Synod 1994: Preparation, Implementation, Reception, Shortfalls, and Challenges as Lessons Towards the Upcoming Second Synod of Africa 2009
Congrès continental des commissions justice et paix, Centre catholique Nganda, Kinshasa, RDC, March 2008.
2007
The Role of the Print and Electronic Media in the Service of Evangelisation
Delivered at the Opening and Blessing of the St Paul Book Centre
Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu, Nigeria, 3 November 2007.
Religion and Politics – Perspectives of the Social Teachings of the Church: The Case of Nigeria
Delivered at the Konrad-Adenauer Foundation Conference, Berlin, Germany.
2006
The Social Teachings of the Church and the Management of Oil and Gas Wealth in Nigeria – Making Oil and Gas Wealth Serve the Common Good
Delivered at the Oil and Gas Wealth Conference
Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre (DRACC), Enugu, Nigeria, November 2006.
Church and Integral Human Development: Between Globalisation and Self-Determination – Mission, Vision, Values, and Activities of CIDJAP (The Journey So Far)
Opening address at the International Conference marking 20 Years of the Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP), Enugu Diocese, Enugu, Nigeria, on 5 July 2006.
Towards a World for Everybody: Communicating Faith in the Diversity of Cultures – Context: Nigeria
Delivered at the International Symposium (20 Years of “Theologie Interkulturell”), Goethe University Frankfurt
Wilhelm Kempf Haus, Naurod (Wiesbaden), Germany, May 2006.
2004
Challenges and Prospects of the Prison Service Delivery System in Nigeria
Presented at the Stakeholders Summit on Prisons in Nigeria, Justice, Development, and Peace Commission (JDPC)
Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria.
Catholic Social Thought and the Context of Nigeria
Delivered at the International Conference of the Spiritan International School of Theology, Attakwu, Enugu State, Nigeria.
2003
African Renaissance: Solidarity and Renewal Within Africa Today
Delivered at the Institute of Church Life
University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA, 23 September 2003.
Alternative Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice – The Catholic Church and the Situation in Nigerian Prisons
Presented at the Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP), Enugu, Nigeria.
2002
Globlisation at the Crossroads: Capitalism or Communalism
Presented as a review of the book, “Globlisation At The Crossroads: Capitalism Or Communalism,” written by Luke Adione-Egom
Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Lagos, Nigeria, 1 July, 2002
The Contributions of the African Church in Historical Perspective
Delivered at the Church in Need Event
Maternushaus, Cologne, Germany.
2001
Expectations on Social Infrastructure from the Federal Government of Nigeria’s 2002 Budget
Delivered at the Pre-Budget 2002 Seminar
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Event, Lagos, Nigeria, 3 October 2001.
Righteousness in Governance
Rev. (Dr.) Mike Okonkwo Foundation Public Lecture
MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria, 5 September 2001.
One Body Called to Peace
Keynote address published in the Proceedings of the International Council Meeting, Johannesburg, South Africa (pp. 5–10)
2000
The Church and Unemployment
Delivered at the the Justice, Development, and Peace Commission (JDPC) “Church and Society” Conference
Abuja Archdiocese, Abuja, Nigeria.
The Jubilee, the Church, and Social Transformation in Nigeria
Delivered at the Theological Faculty, Bonn, Germany.
Church and Contemporary Nigerian Society: Social Teachings of the Church – Past and Present
Delivered at the Seminar of the Nigerian Association of Ecumenical Theologians
St Augustine’s Seminary, Jos, Nigeria.
1997
Jesus Christ: The Social Challenge
Delivered at the First Annual Plenary Assembly
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN), Lagos, Nigeria, February 1997.
1996
Political Awareness and Democratic Behaviour and Action
Keynote address at Grassroots Women Workshop for Democracy, December 1996.
The Social Teaching of the Church and the Social Problems of Africa: A Historical Overview
Delivered at the Symposium on the Social Thought and Action of the Church in English- and Portuguese-Speaking Africa, Harare, Zimbabwe
Women and Politics
Published in Beijing: A Reality – Proceedings of the First Post-Beijing Workshop Organised by FIDA Enugu (pp. 31–40)
Nauka społeczna Kościoła wobec realiów Afryki
Published in Społeczeństwo (pp. 581–607)
ISSN: 1120-9941, 1426-4196
1994
Evangelisation as Justice and Peace
Enugu Diocesan Priests Annual Seminar (EDPAS), Enugu, Nigeria.
1993
Islam and Social Change in Africa: Approaches to and Perspectives of Social Transformation Processes in Africa
Published in Islam in Africa South of the Sahara: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Internationale Zusammenarbeit (pp. 133–154)
1992
Islam and Social Change in Africa
International Symposium on Islam in Sub-Saharan Africa, Dakar, Senegal, July 1992.
1991
Islam in Afrika. Eine Herausforderung für das Christentum
Published in Internationale Katholische Zeitschrift (pp. 492–499)
ISSN: 0341-8693
Afrika-Hilfe – eine theologische Bewertung aus afrikanischer Sicht
Published in Caritas in Nordrhein-Westfalen (pp. 370–420)
1988
The Political and Social Dimensions of the Gospel
Published as an article in The Insight Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 1 (pp. 17–20)
ISSN: 0794-4381
Christian Understanding of Justice and the Challenges on the Nigerian Church
Published in Justice: The Foundation for Peace in Nigeria (pp. 55–68)
1982
The Challenges of New Evangelisation in Nigeria
Address to Bishops at the Apostolic Nunciature, Lagos, Nigeria, on 15 February 1982.
1981
Bedingungen des freien Verhaltens nach der heutigen Anthropologie
Master’s examination (Klausurarbeit) in Systematische Philosophie
Innsbruck University, Austria, 30 January 1981.
Other Papers
• Evangelisation as Mission for the Transformation of the World
• Apostolic Exhortation of Pope Benedict XVI: Africae Munus
• Morality and Moral Philosophy
• The Church and Civil Society – The Case of Nigeria
• Balanced and Inclusive Education: Redefining Inclusivity
• Context – An Overview of the Human Condition
• Ethics in Higher Education as a Tool for Discovering Our Ultimate Destiny
• Marshall Plan with Africa / Mandela Plan with Africa
• We Must Rise and Truly Reflect on These Three Pertinent Questions
• Interview on Religious Tensions and Sharia in Nigeria
• The Context of Evangelisation: Church and Society in West Africa in a Situation of Crisis
• Why Ethics Remains the Constant Basic Need for Society
• Towards an Ethics of Peace Founded on Justice
• Why the West Must Take Another Look at Africa
• Poverty from the Viewpoint of the Church and the African Context
• Overview of the West Africa Subregion (published as Regional Research Contribution in West Africa)