My second name is Onyekachukwu. I am a trained teacher. I have taught English language in elementary schools for thirteen years, before I began my lecturing/researching career in 2013 till date. Travelling, reading, writing and talking about the goodness of God are my hobbies. I believe we are all one, from the same first parents, from one root; logically, everyone is either my brother or sister irrespective of colour. In fact, I am colour blind - meaning: I don't discriminate because of our differences in skin colors. I love 💕 my fellow humans as myself. Above all, I love God, my creator and heavenly Father. I believe in miracles. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. Besides, I am:
• truthful and love people with same value.
• Vibrant personality with sound human relation.
• Easy to learn and adapt to circumstance.
• Demonstrates maturity and innovativeness.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.

PHILOSOPHY

Be happy and make others happy. Happiness is free, get it. For me, I'm a happy person and I will do my best to make people around me happy and add values to their lives. Alone I can say but together we can talk. Alone I can enjoy but together we can celebrate. Alone I can smile but together we can laugh. There are so many other things I can't do alone but with you I can. That is the philosophy of friendship and togetherness.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet with new friends and have positive conversation.

Interests

Academic Research & Education – I'm deeply committed to research and teaching, particularly in social studies education, globalization, African politics, human rights, and gender studies. My numerous scholarly articles and conference presentations reflect this dedication.

Advancing Knowledge in Social & Political Issues – I'm passionate about understanding and addressing issues such as democracy in West Africa, the role of protest movements, the impact of harmful widowhood practices, and the socio-cultural implications of alcohol consumption.

Promoting Human Rights & Social Justice – my work highlights themes of human freedom, political engagement, and resistance to authoritarianism, demonstrating a commitment to justice and equality.

International Collaboration & Learning – my applications to PhD programs, summer schools, and conferences show a passion for engaging with global academic communities and contributing to international discourse.

Educational Technology & Communication –
I use of Canva for presentations and the creation of the Philip Educational Channel on Facebook suggest an interest in leveraging technology for knowledge dissemination.

Travel & Cultural Exchange – my applications for international conferences, research collaborations, and migration studies indicate a strong passion for exploring different cultures and expanding my academic and professional network globally.

• meeting new people

Music, Movies, and Books

I love 💕 Christian music 🎵 and movies as well as books on globalization and current issues

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I have published one co-edited textbook, titled: “Nigerian Peoples, Cultures and Government” (2018), and authored another, titled: Globalization and the Crisis of Nation Building in Nigeria” (2017).

Teach, Learn, Share

I will teach my guests my culture, share my house, time, food and anything else available with them.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Food, visit tourist centres and hangout with friends

Countries I’ve Visited

Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Qatar, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Nigeria