Faculty of Arts • Niger Delta University

Department of Philosophy

Cultivating critical minds, advancing philosophical inquiry, and exploring wisdom for a better Niger Delta and beyond.

“Creativity • Excellence • Service”

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25+ Years of Excellence
15 Academic Staff
3 Degree Programmes
500+ Alumni Worldwide
1 Peer‑Reviewed Journal

About the Department

A leading centre of philosophical thought and inquiry in Nigeria

The Department of Philosophy at Niger Delta University is one of the foremost centres for philosophical education and research in Nigeria’s South-South region. Established alongside the university, it has grown into a vibrant intellectual community dedicated to the relentless pursuit of wisdom and critical inquiry.

Our department offers a rich curriculum that integrates the best of the Western philosophical tradition with the unique insights of African philosophy, producing graduates who are equipped to tackle the complex challenges of the contemporary world.

We are home to the Niger Delta Journal of Philosophy (NDJOP), a peer-reviewed publication that advances philosophical scholarship from the Niger Delta and across Africa. Our faculty are actively engaged researchers, drawing on the region’s rich cultural and environmental context to produce globally relevant scholarship.

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Our Mission

To provide quality philosophical education that fosters critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and a deep understanding of human existence—contributing to the intellectual and socio-cultural development of Nigeria and Africa.

Our Vision

To be a world-class department of philosophy, globally recognised for excellence in teaching, research, and the advancement of African philosophical thought in dialogue with world philosophies.

Core Values

Critical Inquiry

Fostering rigorous analytical thinking and questioning of assumptions at every level

Ethical Integrity

Upholding the highest standards of academic honesty and personal integrity

African Identity

Celebrating and advancing African philosophical heritage and indigenous knowledge systems

Community Service

Engaging with and contributing meaningfully to the development of our communities

Academic Excellence

Striving for the highest quality in all teaching, learning, and research activities

Open Dialogue

Promoting respectful intellectual discourse across all traditions and perspectives

Academic Programmes

NUC-accredited programmes in philosophy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

4 Years Full-Time NUC Accredited Faculty of Arts

Our B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy programme provides a comprehensive grounding in the major areas of philosophical inquiry, with special emphasis on African philosophy and the unique intellectual heritage of the Niger Delta region. Graduates emerge as critical thinkers capable of engaging the world’s most pressing intellectual and ethical challenges.

Key Areas of Study

  • Logic and Critical Reasoning
  • Ethics and Moral Philosophy
  • Metaphysics and Epistemology
  • African Philosophy
  • Political and Social Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Philosophy of Science
  • History of Philosophy (Ancient–Contemporary)
  • Philosophy of Mind and Language

Entry Requirements

UTME (100 Level)
  • English Language (mandatory)
  • Literature-in-English, History, or Government
  • Any other Arts or Social Science subject
  • Minimum UTME score: 160
Direct Entry (200 Level)
  • Minimum two A-level passes (Arts/Social Science)
  • ND/NCE in relevant discipline (Lower Credit)
  • O-Level: 5 credits including English Language

Career Prospects

  • Academia and Research
  • Law and Legal Practice
  • Public Administration
  • Media and Journalism
  • Civil Society and NGOs
  • Corporate Ethics Consulting
  • Policy Analysis and Advisory
  • Teaching and Education
  • Diplomacy and International Affairs

For admission enquiries and applications, visit the university admissions portal.

University Admissions Portal

Academic Staff

Our distinguished faculty of scholars and researchers

Dr. Mark D. Ekperi
Head of Department

Dr. Mark D. Ekperi

B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (University of Port Harcourt)

Ethics Existentialism Phenomenology Philosophy of Technology & AI Environmental Philosophy & Ethics
“Philosophy at Niger Delta University is not merely an academic exercise—it is a transformative engagement with the questions that matter most: Who are we? How should we live? What kind of society do we want to build? We welcome you to join us in this vital conversation.”

Academic Staff Members

Prof. Ebikisei Stanley Udisi

B.A., M.A. (UPH) • Ph.D. (UNN)

Social & Political Philosophy African Philosophy Philosophy of Development Comparative Philosophy

Prof. Azibalua Onyagholo

B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (University of Port Harcourt)

Social & Political Philosophy Metaphysics Environmental Philosophy

Prof. F. I. Minimah

B.A. (UPH) • M.A. (Calabar) • Ph.D. (UPH)

Epistemology Analytic Philosophy Philosophy of Mind Ancient Philosophy

Prof. T. V. Ogan

B.A., M.A. (Calabar) • Ph.D. (UPH)

Philosophy of Development African Philosophy Contemporary Ethics

Prof. E. U. Ezedike

B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Calabar)

Applied Ethics African Philosophy Philosophy of Education Philosophy of Gender & Human Rights

Prof. C. O. Akpan

B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Calabar)

Logic Philosophy of Science Epistemology History of Philosophy

Prof. Jacob Aleonote Aigbodioh

B.A. (Hons), M.A., Ph.D. (University of Ibadan)

Epistemology Philosophy of Science Philosophy of Language Logic

Mr. Tamarau-perefagha Gospel

B.A. (Hons) Philosophy NDU (2019) • M.A. Epistemology (UPH, 2024)

Epistemology Philosophy of Religion Logic Governance & Development Studies

Bumiegha Samuel Aveke

B.A. (Hons) UPH • LL.B. RSUST • M.A. UPH • B.L. Nigerian Law School

Analytic Philosophy Logic Epistemology Philosophy of Law

Andabolo Ebimieowei Owutuamor

B.A., P.G.D.E., M.Ed., M.A. (University of Port Harcourt)

Social & Political Philosophy Philosophy of Science

Justice Giredaguo Minabaimandin Ikiogha

B.A. (Hons) NDU • M.A. Epistemology (UPH)

Epistemology

Soalatiem Ibieneye

B.A. (Hons) Philosophy NDU • M.A. Philosophy of Law (UPH)

Social & Political Philosophy
Idubamo Daniel Agbada

Idubamo Daniel Agbada

B.A. (Hons) Philosophy NDU • M.A. (University of Ibadan)

Logic Philosophy of Law Social & Political Philosophy

Ebikibina Joseph Sese

B.A. (Hons) Philosophy NDU • M.A. Metaphysics (Nnamdi Azikiwe University)

Metaphysics

Research & Publications

Advancing knowledge through rigorous philosophical inquiry

Research Clusters

African Philosophy

Exploring indigenous African knowledge systems, Ubuntu ethics, Akan philosophy, Yoruba metaphysics, and the philosophical traditions of Niger Delta peoples.

Ethics & Political Philosophy

Moral theory, applied ethics, environmental justice in the Niger Delta, political legitimacy, human rights, and democratic governance.

Metaphysics & Epistemology

Investigation of the nature of reality, knowledge, truth, consciousness, personal identity, and the philosophy of mind.

Logic & Philosophy of Language

Formal and informal logic, argumentation theory, semantics, pragmatics, and African languages as philosophical media.

Philosophy of Religion

Critical examination of religious belief, arguments for God’s existence, African traditional religion, and inter-religious dialogue.

Philosophy of Science & Environment

Foundations of scientific inquiry, eco-ethics, and the philosophical dimensions of oil pollution and ecological crisis in the Niger Delta.

Departmental Journal

Niger Delta Journal of Philosophy

(NDJOP)

A peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Department of Philosophy, Niger Delta University. NDJOP publishes original research in all areas of philosophy, with particular attention to African philosophy and issues relevant to the Niger Delta and the broader African context.

Peer-Reviewed & Refereed
Open Access Available
Submissions Open Year-Round
Reputable Editorial Board
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Contact Us

We welcome your enquiries and look forward to hearing from you

Department Contact Information

Physical Address
Department of Philosophy,
Faculty of Arts,
Niger Delta University,
Amassoma, Southern Ijaw L.G.A.,
Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Email mark.ekperi@ndu.edu.ng
Office Phone +234 000 000 0000
Office Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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