A global traveler always on mission for Christ and the Church, Obiora Ike was recently honoured by the Lufthansa German airlines as Senator to enjoy first class services in the airline.
He has toured all the continents of the world, and has in the course of his career reached out to many people in many countries, cities and towns locally and internationally, where he travels to deliver lectures at workshops, seminars, symposia and conferences.
In the University of Frankfurt Germany, several students are writing their doctorate degrees under his supervision. Here is his itinerary over a period.
Lagos, Nigeria, 2006:
A retreat organized by Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria at St. Agnes Centre Ikeja Lagos between 9th-11th January and presented a paper with the them Work and Spirituality.
Aachen, Germany, 2006:
An award ceremony in Aachen Germany to receive the Ripuaria Plenipotentiary organized by CV Africa, between 18-20 January, 2006.
Frankfurt, Germany, 2006:
A conference organized by the University of Frankfurt, Germany, between 16-18 January 2006, and delivered a lecture with the theme the Church as a Bridge Builder in the Conflict between Modernization, Politics, and Religious Intolerance.
Abuja 2006:
A conference organized by Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria Abuja, between 24th-25th February, 2006 at DDL Retreat Centre Lugbe Abuja and delivered a lecture on Catholic Social Thought for the National Catholic Secretariat Think Tank of the Catholic Bishop's Conference of Nigeria.
Vatican Rome, 2006:
A conference organized by the Pontifical Council on Justice and Peace at Palazzo San Calisto, Rome between 27th - 28th February, 2006 and delivered a lecture titled Micro Credit and Struggle Against Poverty.
Ausburg, Germany, 2006 :
An international conference between 10th-12th February, 2006 organised under the theme Church in Need of Mission and Hope in the present World Situation the Perspective for Africa.
Vatican, Rome 2006:
The pontifical Council conference organized by the Vatican, Rome, between 23rd - 24th February, 2006.
Berlin, Germany, 2006:
A conference organized the European commission for Justice and Peace in collaboration with the Bishops conference of Berlin, Germany, at the catholic centre between 13th - 15th March, 2006 and delivered a paper entitled Church and Globalization.
Brussels Belgium, 2006:
A conference organsied by the European Union with the theme Africa Micro Finance and Struggle Against Poverty held between 29th - 30th March, 2006
Iwopin Ogun State, 2006: A conference organized by the Lagos Ecclesiastical Province Justice Development and peace held at Ave Maria Centre, Iwopin between 24th - 28>th April, 2006 and presented entitled Towards a 20th May, 2006 and presented a paper entitled catholic social thought and application in the Nigerian Church.
Frankfurt, Germany, 2006:
A conference organized to mark 20 years of Theologies of Inter-Culture of the University of Frankfurt Germany between 18th - 20th May, 2006 and presented a lead paper entitled Towards World from Everybody: Communication of Faith in the Diversity of Cultures- The Context of Nigeria.
Enugu, 2006:
A conference organized by the Politics Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu of the Holy Ghost Arena Enugu on 4th May, 2006 and presented a paper entitled The Imperatives for Change: A Prologue to Professor Wole Soyinka's Presentation
Saarbrucken, Germany, 2006:
The Catholic Federation Eucharist Congress in Saarbrucken, Germany and presented two lead papers at a conference organized by the German Bishops Conference and the Catholic Laity between 24th - 26th, 2006.
Hohenems, Austria, 2006:
A celebration to mark the 25 years Priestly Ordination Silver Jubilee of Obiora Ike organised by the Catholic Diocese of Hohenems, Austra between 24th June - 2nd July, 2006 and presented a paper titled Church in Africa on Mission to Europe.
Enugu, 2006:
An international conference entitled Church and Integral Human Development between Globalization and Self Determination at Ofuobi Africa Centre, Independence Layout, Enugu, between 5-7 July, 2006.
Capetown, South Africa, 2006:
A conference organized by Africa Business Ethics Networks, Capetown, South Africa between 25th - 28th July, 2006 and presented a paper titled Cultural Values, Ethics and Business in Africa.
Berlin, 2006:
An international conference organized by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation at Saint Augustine Berlin, Germany between 5th - 6th September, 2006 under the theme Church and Society in Contributions of Developing Nations to Churches and National, Economic and Social Development Nigeria, Brazil and South Africa.
Lagos, 2006:
Facilitated a conference on Catholic Social Teaching for Lagos Ecclesiastical Province at the Ave Maria Centre, Iwopin coordinated by the Justice Development and Peace Commission of Ijebu-Ode Diocese, Nigeria.
Abuja, 2006:
An international conference on Information and Communication Technology for Education and Development organized by the Think Thank 33 of the Club of Rome in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission, Abuja and the Growing Business Foundation Lagos between 8th - 12th September, 2006 under the theme Information Communication Technology for Education and Development in Africa.
Rome, 2005:
A conference on Gaudium Et Spes organized by the Pontifical Council on Justice and Peace with the theme The Call to Justice held between 16-19 March 2005.
Lindau, Germany, 2005:
A conference with the theme, Question in North and South Dialogue: Exchange of Personnel and Development organized by AGEH in Lindau, Germany between 8 - 10 May, 2005.
Cologne, Germany, 2005:
Attended the world youth congress along side Pope Benedict XVI held in Cologne, Germany between 15-30 August, 2005.
Berlin, 2004:
A conference organised by the Association of Cigarette Industries in Berlin held between 27-30 January 2004, under the topic, Culture and Religious Values in Dialogue with Modern Civilization.
Augsburg, Germany, 2004:
A conference organised by the World Churches in Augsburg, Germany, between 5-8 March 2004, under the topic, The World Church, Evangelisation and Africa.
Munich Germany, 2004:
A public lecture organised by RDS Cologne, in Munich, Germany, held 8 March 2004, under the topic, Development in Africa: Between Reality and Illusion.
Frankfurt, Germany, 2004:
A colloquium for Doctoral Students organised by the University of Frankfurt between 15-17 March 2004.
Berlin, 2004:
A conference organised by the Joint Conference of Churches, German Government and Misereor in Berlin held between 27-30 April 2004, under the topic, Hot Spot Nigeria: Conflicts and Violence in Nigeria, Response of Churches.
Austria And Germany, 2004:
Meetings with Catholic Cardinals, Bishops and institutions in Austria Frankfurt, Cologne, Aachen, Vingfurt, Passau, Feldburg and Tettenweis Germany in the company of Bishop Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji between 9-26 June 2004.
Passau, Germany 2004:
A lecture organised by the Lions Club and Soromptonist in Passau, Germany, on 12 June 2004, under the topic, International Development and Africa: Illusions and Realities.
Salzburg, Austria 2004
A public lecture organised by Saint Vitalis Parish, Salzburg, Austria, on 22 June 2004, under the topic, Africa Today in Church Development.
Mainhausen, Germany 2004:
A conference in Mainhausen, Germany, between 1-8 September 2004, under the topic, Orphanages and Development
Munich, Germany 2004:
A conference in Munich, Germany, on 8 March 2004, and delivered a paper titled Africa between Vision and Reality - Expose of Development Effort organised by Rheine Donauer Foundation Germany.
Stuttgart, Germany 2004:
A public lecture in Stuttgart, Germany between 18-20 June 2004, and delivered a paper titled Islam in Nigeria between Fundamentalism and Religion Tolerance organised by HMK Germany.
Berlin, 2004:
A ceremony in Berlin Germany to receive the Quadriga Prize award between 1-5 October, 2004.
Berlin, 2004:
A Prize Giving Ceremony in Berlin, Germany between 2-4 October 2004 under the topic, Tolerance and Dialogue of Civilisations and Culture for World Peace.
Frankfurt, Germany, 2004:
A colloquium for Doctoral Students with Professor Johannes Hoffmann organised by the University of Frankfurt between 18-24 October, 2004.
Austria, 2004:
A Mission Sunday Lecture at Hohenems, Austria between 24-26 October 2004, under the topic, Evangelisation in Africa Today.
Egypt, 2004:
A Rotary International conference in Egypt December 2004, under the topic, Rotary International: World Development and Population.
Berlin, 2004:
A conference organized by the German Association in Berlin between 26 January – 6 February and delivered a lecture titled Values and Religions in Dialogue in Western Europe.
Berlin, 2004:
A conference in Berlin between 26 February- 7 March 2004 and delivered a lecture titled Testimony for the Faith of the Church in Behold I Make all Things New.
Berlin, 2004:
A conference in Berlin Between 25 April - 6 May 2004 and delivered a lecture titled Conflict and Crisis in Nigeria.
Augsburg Germany, 2004:
A conference in Augsburg Germany and delivered a lecture titled Values and Religions in Dialogue in Western Europe.
Abuja, 2004:
A Justice Peace and Development Commission (JDPC) conference organised by the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSB) Justice Peace and Development desk at the Catholic Social Centre, Abuja, between 18-21 February 2004, under the topic, Civil Society and Capacity Building.
Abuja, 2004:
A conference organised by the federal Ministry of Finance in conjuction with the Presidency and the World Bank at Nicon Nuga Hilton Hotel Abuja, between 18-21 February 2004, under the topic, Extractive Industries Transparency International.
Enugu, 2004:
A Micro Enterprises Development Cooperation organised workshop on Micro Finance Institution, held at Ofuobi Africa Centre Independence Layout, Enugu, on 3 March, 2004, under the topic, MFI Data Collection: Questionnaire and Response to the Central Bank of Nigeria by the Growing Business Foundation, (GBF) Small and Medium Enterprises promotion and Training Association (SEPTA) and (GWEDE) Grassroots Women Empowerment and Development Education.
Enugu, 2004:
A staff retreat organised by the Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) at Ofuobi Africa Centre Independence Layout, Enugu, on 9 March, 2004, under the topic. Spirituality and Life.
Owerri, 2004:
A conference organised by the Southeast Civic Consciousness Group (SECCOG), on 17 March, 2004, at the Pastoral Centre, Owerri, under the topic, Youth and Violence.
Lagos, 2004:
Chaired the NEEDS documents on National development Strategy with a paper by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Governor Charles Soludo organised by Hurilaws at the Gold Gate, Lagos on 7 April 2004.
Enugu, 2004:
A Micro Enterprises Development Cooperation (MDC) colloquium organised by the by the Growing Business Foundation, (GBF) Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) on 3 April 2004.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 2004:
A conference organised by the Nigerian Congress of Chaplains of Prison pastoral Care between 25 - 30 August 2004.
Lagos, 2004:
The Board of trustees meeting of the Growing Business Foundation, (GBF) Lagos, between 7-8 June, 2004, to elect Professor Monsignor Obiora Ike as the Chairman of the Trustee.
Enugu, 2004:
A management retreat organised by Umuchinemere Community Bank Nigeria Limited, under the theme, Banking in the Service of the Community at Ofuobi Africa Centre Independence Layout, Enugu, on 9-11 July, 2004, under the topic, Vision, Mission and Challenges of Umuchinemere Community Bank Nigeria Limited.
Enugu, 2004:
A workshop organised by the Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) with funding by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa for the Southeast Civic Consciousness Group (SECCOG), between 14-17 July, 2004, Ofuobi Africa Centre Independence Layout, Enugu under the topic, Building Capacity of Youths, Preventing and combating Political Violence in Southeast Nigeria.
Enugu, 2004:
A citizens Investment and Securities Limited Loan presentation ceremony organised by the Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) at Bishop Okoye Memorial Hall, CIDJAP, Uwani Enugu, on 23 July, 2004, under the topic, Poverty Alleviation, Development and Small and Medium Scale Industries Equity Investment Schemes (SMIEIS) Fund.
Frankfurt, Germany, 2004:
A public lecture organised by the University of Frankfurt Germany and delivered a paper titled the Religious Dimensions of Development.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 2004:
A conference organised by the Nigerian Congress of Chaplains of Prison pastoral Care (NCCPPC), between 24-29 July 2004, at the Pastoral Centre, Uyo Akwu Ibom State, Nigeria under the topic Prisons, Democracy and Rule of Law in Nigeria.
Zambia, 2003:
The 3rd annual Business Ethics Network (BEN) Africa conference held at the Zambezi Sun Hotel Victoria Falls Zambia in July 2003.
Nairobi, 2003:
A conference held at Nairobi Kenya in June 2003.
Johannesburg, 002:
The United Nations Global Compact conference entitled Multi stakeholders Initiative and Development Strategy Regimes- Matters of Transparency held at Johannesburg South Africa in November 2002.
Johannesburg, 2002:
The United Nations Global Compact conference entitled Multi stakeholders Initiative and Development Strategy Regimes-Matters of Transparency held at Johannesburg South Africa in November 2002.
Dublin Ireland, 2002:
The International Prison Chaplains Catholic Commission (ICCPPC) held at Dublin, Ireland from 27th September- 3rd October 2002.
Johannesburg, 2002:
The International Prisons Chaplains Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) held at Dublin, Ireland from 27th September 3rd - October 2002.
Awka, 2004:
Presented a paper entitled Christians and Politics at the 31st annual national conference of the Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria organised under the theme Holiness and Social Responsibility held at Awka, Anambra State Nigeria in December 2002.
Enugu, 2002:
The United Nations Women Development Fund (UNIFEM) retreat entitled Human Rights, Gender, HIV/AIDS Prevention campaign for Faith based organizations in Enugu held at the Sunshine Guest House Independence Layout, Enugu November, 2002.
Enugu, 2002:
An intercultural colloquium with the theme Meet The People Sustainable Development, Self Help and Poverty Alleviation organised by the Micro Enterprises Development Cooperation at the Ofuobi Africa Centre of Catholic Social Thought and Action (ACCSTA) Independence Layout, Enugu, November 2002.
Lagos, <2002:
Presented a paper entitled Financial Activity at the 3rd Annual Conference of Business Ethics Network (BEN) of Africa organised under the theme Institutionalizing Ethical Standards in Public organizations held at the Lagos Business School, Lagos, in November 2002.
Lagos, 2002:
Presented a paper entitle Expectations from the Budget on Social Infrastructure the Price Waterhouse Coopers organised seminar with the theme Federal Government of Nigeria 2002 Budget: Stakeholders Voice, held at the Eko Le Meridien Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, in October 2002.
Enugu, 2002:
The plenary session and training workshop of the Nigerian Congress of Catholic Prisons Pastoral Care (NCCPPC) organised under the theme Promoting Human Rights and International Standards in Nigerian Prisons, New Millennium Challenges, Church, the State and Society held at the Ofuobi Africa Centre of Catholic Social Thought and Action (ACCSTA) Independence Layout, Enugu, August 2002.
Jos, 2002:
Presented a paper at the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) 7th annual convention organised under the theme Church and Healthcare Delivery in the Developing World, held at the University of Jos, Nigeria in August 2002.
Abuja, 2002:
The Institution of Peace and Conflict Resolutions (IPCR) national workshop organised for stakeholders of peace, Research and Conflict Resolutions in Nigeria and sponsored by the IPCA, UNDP, UNESCO, DFID at the Nicon Hilton Hotel, Abuja, May 2002.
Lagos, 2002:
The Nigerian Telecom Summit organised under the theme Accelerating Access to Telecommunications by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) at the Airport Hotel, Lagos, in May 2002.
Umuahia, 2002:
The Human Rights Day for the Mentally Disabled Persons held at Umuahia, Abia State in January 2002.
Frankfurt, 2001:
Presented a paper entitled Sustainable Development by Socially Responsible Businesses at the international symposium organised under the theme Ethics, Ecological Rating and Intercultural Compatibility of the Ethical Assessment of Enterprises according to the Criteria of Cultural, Social and Enterprises according to the Criteria of Cultural, Social and Environmental Sustainability, held at the German Development Bureau, Palmer Garten Strasse, Frankfurt, in November 2001.
Vatican, Rome, 2001:
The Laborem Excercens organised by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace entitled Work As Key to Social Question- The Great Social Economic Transformation and Subjective Dimension of Work and presented a paper with the topic Globalisation, Economic progress and Poverty Alleviation-Human Work and the Experience of the African Continent as well as another entitled Twenty Years After Laborem Exercise Challenges on The Nigerian Economy, at the Vatican, Rome, September 2001.
Vatican, Rome, 2001:
An international symposium organised under the theme Ethics, Business and Society-Ethical Challenges in the Age of Globalisation, the Message of the Encyclical Centesimus Annus on its 10th anniversary held at the Vatican, Rome July 2001.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 2001:
Presented a paper entitled Effective Welfare Services in Our Present Day Nigerian Prisons at the Friend of the Helpless Prisoners inaugural workshop organised under the theme Speaking for the Helpless in the Prisons, held at Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in December 2001.
Port Harcourt, 2001:
The Nigerian Niger Delta Commission (NNDC) international conference organised under the theme Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta Region held at Port Harcourt, Rivers State in December 2001.
Enugu, 2001:
Presented a paper entitled youth and National Development the Poverty In Africa Alternative (POVINA) organised workshop themed Raising the Raising the Critical Mass of Human Capital for Sustainable Development: The Role of Youths held at Enugu in December 2001.
Iselle-Uku, 2001:
The public presentation of the first Biography of Right Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Otteh and presented the review of the book entitled Bishop Emmanuel Otteh: A Shepherd Like the Lord Jesus Christ held at Iselle-Uku, Delta State in November 2001.
Enugu, 2001:
Attended the National Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) organised workshop themed Grassroots policy Advocacy for Economic and Democratic Development held at the Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre (DRACC) Emene, Enugu in October 2001.
Enugu, 2001:
The Inaugural Edition of the Enugu Sports Club Annual Lecture Series entitled Ndi Igbo and the Challenges of Nation Building held at the Sports Club, Enugu, in September 2001.
Lagos 2001:
Presented a paper entitled Righteousness in Governance at the Bishop Mike Okonkwo Foundation public lecture organised by The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TERM) at the Muson Centre, Lagos September 2001.
Abuja, 2001:
A review of a book entitled Nigeria of Forty: Which Way Forward Blueprint for Basic Needs Development Strategy in Nigeria, authored by Honourable John Udeh and presented at the ECOWAS Secretariat, Abuja, in September 2001.
Enugu, 2001:
Chaired the national seminar entitled Nigeria Media- Promoting Dialogue in Diversity organised by the Mass Media Africa Peace Centre which also presented a book entitled Reporting Conflicts A Practical Guide For Journalists, held at the Presidential Hotel, Enugu, in August 2001.
Okija, 2001:
The Madonna University International Day Celebration held at the University Campus in August 2001.
Enugu, 2001:
The Igbo Youths Prayer Day Celebration as guest speaker and presented a paper entitled Leadership in Igboland Past, Present and Future, at the Polo park, Enugu, in July 2001.
Lagos, 2001:
Attended the Growing Business Foundation (GBF) Corporate Social Responsibility Dialogue entitled Cultural Values as Key to Sustainable Economic Development and presented a paper with the topic Africa in the Age of Globalisation – What is our Future Towards Culturally Rooted Sustainable Development at the UBA House Amphitheatre, Lagos, in May 2001.
Otta, Ogun State, 2001:
The Africa Leadership Forum workshop organised under the theme Decentralised Economic Development- Guidelines for Accessing Donor Funds held at the Farmgate Hotel Complex Otah, Ogun State, in March 2001.
Abuja, 2001:
A paper entitled Youth and Unemployment at a national conference of the Catholic Social Form organised by the Abuja Social Forum in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Abuja Laity Council at the Pope John Paul II Catholic Centre, Wuse II, Abuja, in March 2001.
Enugu, 2001:
A paper entitled Family Planning the Christian/Catholic perspective organised at the Holy Trinity Parish, Independence Layout, Enugu, in March 2001.
Markudi, 2001:
A national workshop and training session for Diocese Chairman, Secretaries and Administrators of the Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria and presented a paper entitled Vatican II- Gateway to the Laity Participation in Salvific Mission and Administration of the Church in the Modern World, held at the Pope John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Markudi, in February 2001.
Bodija, Ibadan, 2001:
A paper entitled Let the Little Children Come to Me at a seminar organised by the International Secretariat of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Nigeria School of Missionary Animators under Nova Millennio (At the Beginning of a new Millennium) held at the Pastoral Centre, Bodija, Ibadan, in February 2001.
Lagos, 2001:
A paper entitled An Evaluation of Values Inherent in Culturally Rooted Business Practice in Informal Sector and the Traditional Africa Concept of the Firm at the launch of the UNDP Global Compact of Corporate Social Responsibility held at Lagos in February 2001.
Enugu 2001:
A meeting entitled The Contributions of Africa and its People to the Religious Heritage of the World, organised by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (PCID) Vatican City in collaboration with the Office of Interreligious Relations (OIR) of the World Council of Churches, Geneva Switzerland, at the Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre (DRADD), Emene, Enugu.
Vatican, Rome, 2000:
A paper entitled Globalisation, Economy and the Family at Aula Vecehia de Sinodo, Vatican, Rome organised symposium sponsored by the pontifical Council for Family in collaboration with the Achai Institute for Studies on Religion and Liberalisation in November 2000.
Frankfurt, 2000:
A paper entitled African Self Determination and Corporate Social Responsibility at the workshop organised by the German Development Bank under the theme Corporate Responsibility Rating/FHG Guidelines to mark the Expo 2000 Vision for the One World in November 2000.
Vatican City Rome, 2000:
A paper entitled Individual and Communal Dimensions of Human Rights in Africa at a symposium organised by the Pontifical Council on Culture and La Sapienza University of Rome under the them Jubilee of University Teachers and Scientists held at the Vatican City Rome in September 2000.
Kroonstad South Africa, 2000:
A paper entitled Understanding Africa at a Congress organised by the International Prisons Chaplains Association (IPCA) under the theme TSEPO: Hope for Africa held at the Kroonstad, South Africa in August, 2000.
Zurich Switzerland, 2000:
A paper entitled Nigerian Child Spacing- Helping Women Meet the Challenge of the Community Concerns at the Rotary International conference on World Population Growth and Sustainable Development Concerns held at Zurich Swisshotel, Switzerland, in July 2000.
Netherlands, 2000:
A paper entitled and Prison- Towards Jubilee with a Human Face in Prisons at the workshop organised by the International Congress of Catholic Prison Pastoral Care (ICCPPC) Rome/Netherlands under the theme Prison Chaplains the Jubilee Year 2000 held at the Dijnelburg House, Zeist Netherlands, in February, 2000.
Bonn, Germany, 2000:
A paper entitled Catholic Social Teaching in the Context of a Post Colonial African Society at the public lecture organised by the Institute of Christian Social Science and Pastoral Sociology, University of Bonn, Germany under the theme Catholic Social Teaching in the Context of a Post Colonial African Society held at the Lecture Hall VII Theology Faculty University of Bonn, Germany in January 2000.
Rotary Centre, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled Quest for Poverty Alleviation and the Role of the Church and Civil Society at the Workshop organised by the Rotary Club, Trans Ekulu, District 9140, Enugu, under the theme Towards Interdependent Dialogue and World Understanding/Paul Harris Day, held at the Rotary Centre Forest Crescent, GRA, Enugu in February 2000.
Abuja, 2000:
Guest speaker with a paper entitled An Examination of Relevant Socio-Economic and Cultural Issues in Determining the Ownership Structure of Community Telecommunication, at a seminar organised by the Growing Business Foundation and the Nigerian Communication Commission under the them Empowering Community Owned Business Through Rural Telecommunication for Sustainable Economic Development- An Initiative of the Nigerian Communication Commission held at Abuja in December 2000.
Enugu, 2000:
A workshop entitled Communal Ownership of Rural Telecommunication in Nigeria organised by the Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace and the Growing Business Foundation and sponsored by USAID nd the Nigerian Communication Commission at the Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre, (DRACC), Emene Enugu in November, 2000.
Nkpor, Onitsha, 2000:
A paper entitled Trinitarian and Theological Dimensions of Pontifical Missionary Works at a workshop organised by the Pontifical Missionary Association of Nigeria under the theme Missionary Awareness and Aid Societies, held at Nkpor, November 2000.
ESUT, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled Business and Ethics in the Nigerian Economy at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu public lecture sponsored by the ESUT Business School Management Forum at the Enugu Campus of ESUT in October 2000.
Benin, 2000:
The Archdiocese of Benin Jubilee of Prisons seminar theme Crimes and Criminal Justice in Nigeria since Independence- the Way Forward and presented a paper entitled Jubilee and Prisons in Nigeria from Revenge to Healing, at the Saint Paul Airport Road Benin City Edo State.
Kaduna, 2000:
A paper entitled Subsidiary-Guiding Principles for Shared Responsibility between the Different Levels of States and Between the States, the Private Sector and Civil Society at and Between the States the Private Sector and Civil Society at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation organised seminar, with the theme Catholic Social Teaching and its Relevance for Political participation and Constitutional Reforms, held at Catholic Resource Centre, Kaduna, in June 2000.
Emene, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled Human Rights Education and Action at a workshop organised by the Christian Rural and Urban workshop organised by the Christian Rural and Urban Development Association (CRUDAN) in cooperation with the Community Development Project (CDP) under the theme Human Rights Education: The Church in Community Building Initiatives for Justice and Peace, held at the Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre (DRACC) Emene, Enugu, in May 2000.
Holy Ghost Arena, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled Jubilee Celebration and a New Millennium at a workshop organised by EDPAS Secretariat/Priests Welfare under the theme Jubilee Celebration and a New Millennium held at the Holy Ghost Cathedral Area, Enugu in May, 2000.
Unwana Afikpo, 2000:
A paper entitled Cultism Versus Freedom and Learning in Educational Institutions at the First Polytechnic public lecture organised by the Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana Afikpo and held at the Multi Purpose centre, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana Afikpo, in April 2000.
Nike Lake Resort, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled Comprehensive Development Framework and Country Assistant Strategy at a workshop organised by World Bank in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Finance Abuja under the theme Comprehensive Development Framework and Country Assistant Strategy (CCDF/CAS) at the Nike Lake Resort Hotel, Enugu in April 2000.
Benin City 2000:
A paper Development Justice and Peace and the Church in Africa Lesson from Experience-Strategies for the Future at a workshop organised by the Society of Jesuit Novitiate under the theme Africa Week 2000, held at the Jesuit Novitiate, Benin City, Nigeria, in March 2000.
Lagos, 2000:
A paper entitled The Jubilee the Church and Social Transformation in Nigeria at a workshop organised by the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria under the theme the Jubilee the Church and Social Transformation in Nigeria, held at the Catholic Secretariat Hall, Lagos, Nigeria, in March, 2000.
DEC, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled Effective Management of Micro Credit at the triennial leaders workshop organised by Development Education Centre (DEC) Enugu under the theme Women Self Help held at the Development Education Centre hall, Independence Layout, Enugu in March 2000.
Dannic Hotel, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled The Principle of Solidarity in Development Cooperation at the workshop organised by the Civic Resources Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC), Enugu under the theme Capacity Building for NGO Leaders in the Southeast of Nigeria, held at the Dannic Hotel, New Haven Enugu, in March, 2000.
Munich Germany, 1999:
A Misereor organised seminar entitled Development Cooperation held at Munich in November, 1999.
Mexico, 1999:
An Intentional Congress of the Catholic Prison Pastoral Care and presented a paper with the topic Pastoral Responses to Poverty and Anti Crime in Mexico City, September 1999.
Vatican City, 1999:
Cor Unum international congress on Charity held at the Vatican Cite, Rome on the theme Above all these but Love, in May 1999.
Rome, 1999:
An international conference with the theme Many Forms of Poverty, One Single Response, held at the Domus Pacis, Via Aurelia, Rome, 1n May 1999.
Cotonou, 1999:
A paper entitled Political Situation In Nigeria – What Chance to Set up a Civic Education Project at an international congress on Democracy and Good Governance held at Cotonou, Benin Republic, in January 1999.
Lagos, 1999:
A meeting organised by the Association for Development Cooperation Personal Agency of the German Catholics AGEH hearing on Human Resources Key for International Cooperation held at Lagos in August, 1999.
University Of Nigeria Enugu Campus, 1999:
A public lecture organised for Students on the Situation of Human Rights in Nigeria at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus Law Faculty, in July 1999.
Lagos, 1999:
Attended a public lecture organised under the theme and good Governance As Cornerstone of Democracy by the Initiative for Democracy and good Governance and presented a paper entitled Democracy and good Governance-Practical Questions and Role of the Church at Lagos in April 1999.
Enugu Nigeria, 1999:
Workshop Community Justice in Nigeria Prisons with a paper titled Balancing Justice, Victim, Offenders and Community organised by the CAPIO and CIDJAP on 19th March, 1999 at the CIDPAP Hall, Uwani, Enugu.
Enugu Nigeria, 1999:
Public lecture with a paper entitled Democracy and good Governance organised for all elected civilian political office holders from eastern Nigeria by the Association Good Governance and Civil Society at the Nigerian Union of Journalists Press Centre, Independence Layout, Enugu on 9th April 1999.
Emene Enugu, 1999:
National seminar with a paper titled Balancing Justice in Nigeria organised for all Nigerian Congress of Catholic Prison Pastoral Care (NCCPPC) at the Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre (DRACC) Emene, Enugu, from 21st-24th June, 1999.
Enugu Nigeria, 1999:
Workshop titled Work Ethics, Trust and Management organised for bankers and management staff of Umuchinemere Community Bank, Uwani, Enugu, with a paper titled Management and Trust in Modern Banking at CIDJAP Hall Uwani, Enugu, on 15th June, 1999.
Vienna, Austria, 1998:
The Executive Board meeting of the International Congress of Catholic Prison Pastoral Care (ICCPPC) held at the Archdiocesan Seminary, Vienna, Austria, in November, 1998.
Lahti Finland, 1998:
An Ecumenical World Congress on Deaconry organised by the Institute of Parish Social Services of Lahti Polytechnic in cooperation with the Institute of Deaconry Science Heidelberg University and the Institute of Caritas Sciences, Freiburg University, Germany, in September 1998.
Awka, Nigeria, 1998:
National Seminar on “Justice – the Foundation for Peace in Nigeria” organsied by the Catholic Secretariat of Nigerian for all Co-ordinators of Justice, Development and Peace, 11th - 15th April 1998, at the Pastoral Centre, Okpuno Awka, Anambra State, with a paper titled: “Christian Understanding of Justice and the Challenges on the Nigerian Church”.
Pfarrheiem, Germany, 1997:
A public lecture with a paper entitled Afrika an Vorabend des 21 Jahrhundert- Gibt es Hoffmungen? organised by the Kattolische Building Swerk at Ahaus Pfarrheim on 19th September. 1997.
Heidelburg, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Islam in Nigeria at a seminar organised by the Department of Theology, Karls Universities Heidelburg, on 27th April 1997 at Ruprecht Karls Unversitat, Heidelburg.
Limburg, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Befriender Prattic des Kirche des Caritas in Enugu at a seminar organised by Caritas Limburg, on 18th September, 1997.
Eppenhiem, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Globalisierung aus der sicht eines Afrikaner eines Afrianischen Social Ethikers at a symposium themed Globalierung aus der Sicht eines Afrika organised by Kattolische Kirchengeminde St. Josef Eppenhiem, on 14th October, 1997.
Schonberg, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Langewielle Problem Der Europa? At a seminar organised by Evangelische Akademinke Hofgeismir, on 11th October, 1997 at Schlossen Schonburg, Hofgeismir, Germany.
Frankfurt, Germany, 1997:
Presented a paper titled Die Koloniale Vergangenheit Nigerias und ihre folgen at a symposium themed Afrikanische Kulturen und Christlicher Glaube in Nigeria einer Geselschaft in ubergang organised by Gastpofessur Theologie Interculturell on 29th September. 1997 at Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universitat.
Oldeburg, Germany, 1997:
A paper entitled Wer Definit die Menscehrecht Eine Afrikanische Antworst organised by Oscar Romero Stiftung, Oldenburg, Germany, on 30th October, 1997.
Freiburg, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Wirtschaft und Globalisierung in Afrka organised by Luschule de Theologie Morale, on 4th November 1997 at Universitat de Freiburg Schweiz, Germany.
Freiburg, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Befrieugstheologie im Afrikanschen Kontext organised by Der Fachbereiech Religionspadagojik Ladt Herzlich zu dieser Gastvorlerung ein on 6th November 1997 at Kattolische Fachochschule, Freiburg.
Frankfurt, Germany, 1997 :
A paper titled African Theologie in Diskussion at a seminar organised by Theologie Interkulturell Faculteit of Johanne Wolfgang Goethe Universitat, Frankfurt am Main, between 8th-9th December 1997, at Kattolischer Bildungs Dunisburg, Universitat Essen.
Obestadten, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Menschrechte und Armot Herans Froderung an die Christen aus der sicht eines Nigerians at a seminar organised by PGR Ausschusse fur Mission Entwicklung Frieden on 19th December, 1997 at Stadthalle Raum Oberstadten.
Fiscbach, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Gerechtigkeit Erhoht ein Volk Aber die Sunder ist de Leute Verdeben at a seminar organised by Evangelische Kirchengenrinde, St. Johannes Fischbach, on 19th December, 1997 at the occasion of Oekumenishecr Wortgottesdienst zum buss und Bettag at the Evangelische Kirchengemeinde St. Johannes Fischbach.
Enugu, Nigeria, 1997:
National Justice Development and Peace (JDP) workshop titled Faith and a Witnessing Church at a Misereor Germany organised workshop titled Financial Management facilitated by Willy Kawhol form Misereor between 14th-18th April, 1997.
Eke, Enugu Nigeria, 1997:
Seminar on the Administration of Church Goods organised by CIDJAP at Ugwu Di Nso Eke, or Priests of Enugu Diocesan Presbyterium between 21st-23rd May, 1997.
Enugu, Nigeria, 1997:
Public lecture with a paper titled Issues Relating to Justice Development and Peace for Priests of the Diocesan of Ikot Ekpene, Benin, Nsukka and Awka.
Netanya, Isreal, 1996:
International workshop on "Market Gardening, Farm Associations and Food Production in urban and semi-urban Africa", organised by the Department of Geography, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel, in association with the Netherlands " Israel Development Research programme (NIRP) at Netanya, Israel, from 23rd to 28th June 1996, with a lecture on the topic: "The Role of Non-Governmental Organisations in Agricultural Development" published in a Book in Israel.
Nairobi Kenya, 1996:
International Workshop on "Publishing in the Service of Evangelisation" organised by the St. Paul's Publications, in Nairobi, Kenya, from 12th" to 24th February 1996 at the Dimesse Sistes Place, Nairobi, with a paper titled "Catholic Publishers as Evangelisers through the Promotion of Development, Justice Education and Peace"
He has toured all the continents of the world, and has in the course of his career reached out to many people in many countries, cities and towns locally and internationally, where he travels to deliver lectures at workshops, seminars, symposia and conferences.
In the University of Frankfurt Germany, several students are writing their doctorate degrees under his supervision. Here is his itinerary over a period.
Lagos, Nigeria, 2006:
A retreat organized by Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria at St. Agnes Centre Ikeja Lagos between 9th-11th January and presented a paper with the them Work and Spirituality.
Aachen, Germany, 2006:
An award ceremony in Aachen Germany to receive the Ripuaria Plenipotentiary organized by CV Africa, between 18-20 January, 2006.
Frankfurt, Germany, 2006:
A conference organized by the University of Frankfurt, Germany, between 16-18 January 2006, and delivered a lecture with the theme the Church as a Bridge Builder in the Conflict between Modernization, Politics, and Religious Intolerance.
Abuja 2006:
A conference organized by Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria Abuja, between 24th-25th February, 2006 at DDL Retreat Centre Lugbe Abuja and delivered a lecture on Catholic Social Thought for the National Catholic Secretariat Think Tank of the Catholic Bishop's Conference of Nigeria.
Vatican Rome, 2006:
A conference organized by the Pontifical Council on Justice and Peace at Palazzo San Calisto, Rome between 27th - 28th February, 2006 and delivered a lecture titled Micro Credit and Struggle Against Poverty.
Ausburg, Germany, 2006 :
An international conference between 10th-12th February, 2006 organised under the theme Church in Need of Mission and Hope in the present World Situation the Perspective for Africa.
Vatican, Rome 2006:
The pontifical Council conference organized by the Vatican, Rome, between 23rd - 24th February, 2006.
Berlin, Germany, 2006:
A conference organized the European commission for Justice and Peace in collaboration with the Bishops conference of Berlin, Germany, at the catholic centre between 13th - 15th March, 2006 and delivered a paper entitled Church and Globalization.
Brussels Belgium, 2006:
A conference organsied by the European Union with the theme Africa Micro Finance and Struggle Against Poverty held between 29th - 30th March, 2006
Iwopin Ogun State, 2006: A conference organized by the Lagos Ecclesiastical Province Justice Development and peace held at Ave Maria Centre, Iwopin between 24th - 28>th April, 2006 and presented entitled Towards a 20th May, 2006 and presented a paper entitled catholic social thought and application in the Nigerian Church.
Frankfurt, Germany, 2006:
A conference organized to mark 20 years of Theologies of Inter-Culture of the University of Frankfurt Germany between 18th - 20th May, 2006 and presented a lead paper entitled Towards World from Everybody: Communication of Faith in the Diversity of Cultures- The Context of Nigeria.
Enugu, 2006:
A conference organized by the Politics Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu of the Holy Ghost Arena Enugu on 4th May, 2006 and presented a paper entitled The Imperatives for Change: A Prologue to Professor Wole Soyinka's Presentation
Saarbrucken, Germany, 2006:
The Catholic Federation Eucharist Congress in Saarbrucken, Germany and presented two lead papers at a conference organized by the German Bishops Conference and the Catholic Laity between 24th - 26th, 2006.
Hohenems, Austria, 2006:
A celebration to mark the 25 years Priestly Ordination Silver Jubilee of Obiora Ike organised by the Catholic Diocese of Hohenems, Austra between 24th June - 2nd July, 2006 and presented a paper titled Church in Africa on Mission to Europe.
Enugu, 2006:
An international conference entitled Church and Integral Human Development between Globalization and Self Determination at Ofuobi Africa Centre, Independence Layout, Enugu, between 5-7 July, 2006.
Capetown, South Africa, 2006:
A conference organized by Africa Business Ethics Networks, Capetown, South Africa between 25th - 28th July, 2006 and presented a paper titled Cultural Values, Ethics and Business in Africa.
Berlin, 2006:
An international conference organized by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation at Saint Augustine Berlin, Germany between 5th - 6th September, 2006 under the theme Church and Society in Contributions of Developing Nations to Churches and National, Economic and Social Development Nigeria, Brazil and South Africa.
Lagos, 2006:
Facilitated a conference on Catholic Social Teaching for Lagos Ecclesiastical Province at the Ave Maria Centre, Iwopin coordinated by the Justice Development and Peace Commission of Ijebu-Ode Diocese, Nigeria.
Abuja, 2006:
An international conference on Information and Communication Technology for Education and Development organized by the Think Thank 33 of the Club of Rome in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission, Abuja and the Growing Business Foundation Lagos between 8th - 12th September, 2006 under the theme Information Communication Technology for Education and Development in Africa.
Rome, 2005:
A conference on Gaudium Et Spes organized by the Pontifical Council on Justice and Peace with the theme The Call to Justice held between 16-19 March 2005.
Lindau, Germany, 2005:
A conference with the theme, Question in North and South Dialogue: Exchange of Personnel and Development organized by AGEH in Lindau, Germany between 8 - 10 May, 2005.
Cologne, Germany, 2005:
Attended the world youth congress along side Pope Benedict XVI held in Cologne, Germany between 15-30 August, 2005.
Berlin, 2004:
A conference organised by the Association of Cigarette Industries in Berlin held between 27-30 January 2004, under the topic, Culture and Religious Values in Dialogue with Modern Civilization.
Augsburg, Germany, 2004:
A conference organised by the World Churches in Augsburg, Germany, between 5-8 March 2004, under the topic, The World Church, Evangelisation and Africa.
Munich Germany, 2004:
A public lecture organised by RDS Cologne, in Munich, Germany, held 8 March 2004, under the topic, Development in Africa: Between Reality and Illusion.
Frankfurt, Germany, 2004:
A colloquium for Doctoral Students organised by the University of Frankfurt between 15-17 March 2004.
Berlin, 2004:
A conference organised by the Joint Conference of Churches, German Government and Misereor in Berlin held between 27-30 April 2004, under the topic, Hot Spot Nigeria: Conflicts and Violence in Nigeria, Response of Churches.
Austria And Germany, 2004:
Meetings with Catholic Cardinals, Bishops and institutions in Austria Frankfurt, Cologne, Aachen, Vingfurt, Passau, Feldburg and Tettenweis Germany in the company of Bishop Anthony Okonkwo Gbuji between 9-26 June 2004.
Passau, Germany 2004:
A lecture organised by the Lions Club and Soromptonist in Passau, Germany, on 12 June 2004, under the topic, International Development and Africa: Illusions and Realities.
Salzburg, Austria 2004
A public lecture organised by Saint Vitalis Parish, Salzburg, Austria, on 22 June 2004, under the topic, Africa Today in Church Development.
Mainhausen, Germany 2004:
A conference in Mainhausen, Germany, between 1-8 September 2004, under the topic, Orphanages and Development
Munich, Germany 2004:
A conference in Munich, Germany, on 8 March 2004, and delivered a paper titled Africa between Vision and Reality - Expose of Development Effort organised by Rheine Donauer Foundation Germany.
Stuttgart, Germany 2004:
A public lecture in Stuttgart, Germany between 18-20 June 2004, and delivered a paper titled Islam in Nigeria between Fundamentalism and Religion Tolerance organised by HMK Germany.
Berlin, 2004:
A ceremony in Berlin Germany to receive the Quadriga Prize award between 1-5 October, 2004.
Berlin, 2004:
A Prize Giving Ceremony in Berlin, Germany between 2-4 October 2004 under the topic, Tolerance and Dialogue of Civilisations and Culture for World Peace.
Frankfurt, Germany, 2004:
A colloquium for Doctoral Students with Professor Johannes Hoffmann organised by the University of Frankfurt between 18-24 October, 2004.
Austria, 2004:
A Mission Sunday Lecture at Hohenems, Austria between 24-26 October 2004, under the topic, Evangelisation in Africa Today.
Egypt, 2004:
A Rotary International conference in Egypt December 2004, under the topic, Rotary International: World Development and Population.
Berlin, 2004:
A conference organized by the German Association in Berlin between 26 January – 6 February and delivered a lecture titled Values and Religions in Dialogue in Western Europe.
Berlin, 2004:
A conference in Berlin between 26 February- 7 March 2004 and delivered a lecture titled Testimony for the Faith of the Church in Behold I Make all Things New.
Berlin, 2004:
A conference in Berlin Between 25 April - 6 May 2004 and delivered a lecture titled Conflict and Crisis in Nigeria.
Augsburg Germany, 2004:
A conference in Augsburg Germany and delivered a lecture titled Values and Religions in Dialogue in Western Europe.
Abuja, 2004:
A Justice Peace and Development Commission (JDPC) conference organised by the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSB) Justice Peace and Development desk at the Catholic Social Centre, Abuja, between 18-21 February 2004, under the topic, Civil Society and Capacity Building.
Abuja, 2004:
A conference organised by the federal Ministry of Finance in conjuction with the Presidency and the World Bank at Nicon Nuga Hilton Hotel Abuja, between 18-21 February 2004, under the topic, Extractive Industries Transparency International.
Enugu, 2004:
A Micro Enterprises Development Cooperation organised workshop on Micro Finance Institution, held at Ofuobi Africa Centre Independence Layout, Enugu, on 3 March, 2004, under the topic, MFI Data Collection: Questionnaire and Response to the Central Bank of Nigeria by the Growing Business Foundation, (GBF) Small and Medium Enterprises promotion and Training Association (SEPTA) and (GWEDE) Grassroots Women Empowerment and Development Education.
Enugu, 2004:
A staff retreat organised by the Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) at Ofuobi Africa Centre Independence Layout, Enugu, on 9 March, 2004, under the topic. Spirituality and Life.
Owerri, 2004:
A conference organised by the Southeast Civic Consciousness Group (SECCOG), on 17 March, 2004, at the Pastoral Centre, Owerri, under the topic, Youth and Violence.
Lagos, 2004:
Chaired the NEEDS documents on National development Strategy with a paper by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Governor Charles Soludo organised by Hurilaws at the Gold Gate, Lagos on 7 April 2004.
Enugu, 2004:
A Micro Enterprises Development Cooperation (MDC) colloquium organised by the by the Growing Business Foundation, (GBF) Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) on 3 April 2004.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 2004:
A conference organised by the Nigerian Congress of Chaplains of Prison pastoral Care between 25 - 30 August 2004.
Lagos, 2004:
The Board of trustees meeting of the Growing Business Foundation, (GBF) Lagos, between 7-8 June, 2004, to elect Professor Monsignor Obiora Ike as the Chairman of the Trustee.
Enugu, 2004:
A management retreat organised by Umuchinemere Community Bank Nigeria Limited, under the theme, Banking in the Service of the Community at Ofuobi Africa Centre Independence Layout, Enugu, on 9-11 July, 2004, under the topic, Vision, Mission and Challenges of Umuchinemere Community Bank Nigeria Limited.
Enugu, 2004:
A workshop organised by the Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) with funding by the Open Society Initiative for West Africa for the Southeast Civic Consciousness Group (SECCOG), between 14-17 July, 2004, Ofuobi Africa Centre Independence Layout, Enugu under the topic, Building Capacity of Youths, Preventing and combating Political Violence in Southeast Nigeria.
Enugu, 2004:
A citizens Investment and Securities Limited Loan presentation ceremony organised by the Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) at Bishop Okoye Memorial Hall, CIDJAP, Uwani Enugu, on 23 July, 2004, under the topic, Poverty Alleviation, Development and Small and Medium Scale Industries Equity Investment Schemes (SMIEIS) Fund.
Frankfurt, Germany, 2004:
A public lecture organised by the University of Frankfurt Germany and delivered a paper titled the Religious Dimensions of Development.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 2004:
A conference organised by the Nigerian Congress of Chaplains of Prison pastoral Care (NCCPPC), between 24-29 July 2004, at the Pastoral Centre, Uyo Akwu Ibom State, Nigeria under the topic Prisons, Democracy and Rule of Law in Nigeria.
Zambia, 2003:
The 3rd annual Business Ethics Network (BEN) Africa conference held at the Zambezi Sun Hotel Victoria Falls Zambia in July 2003.
Nairobi, 2003:
A conference held at Nairobi Kenya in June 2003.
Johannesburg, 002:
The United Nations Global Compact conference entitled Multi stakeholders Initiative and Development Strategy Regimes- Matters of Transparency held at Johannesburg South Africa in November 2002.
Johannesburg, 2002:
The United Nations Global Compact conference entitled Multi stakeholders Initiative and Development Strategy Regimes-Matters of Transparency held at Johannesburg South Africa in November 2002.
Dublin Ireland, 2002:
The International Prison Chaplains Catholic Commission (ICCPPC) held at Dublin, Ireland from 27th September- 3rd October 2002.
Johannesburg, 2002:
The International Prisons Chaplains Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace (CIDJAP) held at Dublin, Ireland from 27th September 3rd - October 2002.
Awka, 2004:
Presented a paper entitled Christians and Politics at the 31st annual national conference of the Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria organised under the theme Holiness and Social Responsibility held at Awka, Anambra State Nigeria in December 2002.
Enugu, 2002:
The United Nations Women Development Fund (UNIFEM) retreat entitled Human Rights, Gender, HIV/AIDS Prevention campaign for Faith based organizations in Enugu held at the Sunshine Guest House Independence Layout, Enugu November, 2002.
Enugu, 2002:
An intercultural colloquium with the theme Meet The People Sustainable Development, Self Help and Poverty Alleviation organised by the Micro Enterprises Development Cooperation at the Ofuobi Africa Centre of Catholic Social Thought and Action (ACCSTA) Independence Layout, Enugu, November 2002.
Lagos, <2002:
Presented a paper entitled Financial Activity at the 3rd Annual Conference of Business Ethics Network (BEN) of Africa organised under the theme Institutionalizing Ethical Standards in Public organizations held at the Lagos Business School, Lagos, in November 2002.
Lagos, 2002:
Presented a paper entitle Expectations from the Budget on Social Infrastructure the Price Waterhouse Coopers organised seminar with the theme Federal Government of Nigeria 2002 Budget: Stakeholders Voice, held at the Eko Le Meridien Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, in October 2002.
Enugu, 2002:
The plenary session and training workshop of the Nigerian Congress of Catholic Prisons Pastoral Care (NCCPPC) organised under the theme Promoting Human Rights and International Standards in Nigerian Prisons, New Millennium Challenges, Church, the State and Society held at the Ofuobi Africa Centre of Catholic Social Thought and Action (ACCSTA) Independence Layout, Enugu, August 2002.
Jos, 2002:
Presented a paper at the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) 7th annual convention organised under the theme Church and Healthcare Delivery in the Developing World, held at the University of Jos, Nigeria in August 2002.
Abuja, 2002:
The Institution of Peace and Conflict Resolutions (IPCR) national workshop organised for stakeholders of peace, Research and Conflict Resolutions in Nigeria and sponsored by the IPCA, UNDP, UNESCO, DFID at the Nicon Hilton Hotel, Abuja, May 2002.
Lagos, 2002:
The Nigerian Telecom Summit organised under the theme Accelerating Access to Telecommunications by the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) at the Airport Hotel, Lagos, in May 2002.
Umuahia, 2002:
The Human Rights Day for the Mentally Disabled Persons held at Umuahia, Abia State in January 2002.
Frankfurt, 2001:
Presented a paper entitled Sustainable Development by Socially Responsible Businesses at the international symposium organised under the theme Ethics, Ecological Rating and Intercultural Compatibility of the Ethical Assessment of Enterprises according to the Criteria of Cultural, Social and Enterprises according to the Criteria of Cultural, Social and Environmental Sustainability, held at the German Development Bureau, Palmer Garten Strasse, Frankfurt, in November 2001.
Vatican, Rome, 2001:
The Laborem Excercens organised by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace entitled Work As Key to Social Question- The Great Social Economic Transformation and Subjective Dimension of Work and presented a paper with the topic Globalisation, Economic progress and Poverty Alleviation-Human Work and the Experience of the African Continent as well as another entitled Twenty Years After Laborem Exercise Challenges on The Nigerian Economy, at the Vatican, Rome, September 2001.
Vatican, Rome, 2001:
An international symposium organised under the theme Ethics, Business and Society-Ethical Challenges in the Age of Globalisation, the Message of the Encyclical Centesimus Annus on its 10th anniversary held at the Vatican, Rome July 2001.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom, 2001:
Presented a paper entitled Effective Welfare Services in Our Present Day Nigerian Prisons at the Friend of the Helpless Prisoners inaugural workshop organised under the theme Speaking for the Helpless in the Prisons, held at Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in December 2001.
Port Harcourt, 2001:
The Nigerian Niger Delta Commission (NNDC) international conference organised under the theme Sustainable Development of the Niger Delta Region held at Port Harcourt, Rivers State in December 2001.
Enugu, 2001:
Presented a paper entitled youth and National Development the Poverty In Africa Alternative (POVINA) organised workshop themed Raising the Raising the Critical Mass of Human Capital for Sustainable Development: The Role of Youths held at Enugu in December 2001.
Iselle-Uku, 2001:
The public presentation of the first Biography of Right Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Otteh and presented the review of the book entitled Bishop Emmanuel Otteh: A Shepherd Like the Lord Jesus Christ held at Iselle-Uku, Delta State in November 2001.
Enugu, 2001:
Attended the National Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) organised workshop themed Grassroots policy Advocacy for Economic and Democratic Development held at the Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre (DRACC) Emene, Enugu in October 2001.
Enugu, 2001:
The Inaugural Edition of the Enugu Sports Club Annual Lecture Series entitled Ndi Igbo and the Challenges of Nation Building held at the Sports Club, Enugu, in September 2001.
Lagos 2001:
Presented a paper entitled Righteousness in Governance at the Bishop Mike Okonkwo Foundation public lecture organised by The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TERM) at the Muson Centre, Lagos September 2001.
Abuja, 2001:
A review of a book entitled Nigeria of Forty: Which Way Forward Blueprint for Basic Needs Development Strategy in Nigeria, authored by Honourable John Udeh and presented at the ECOWAS Secretariat, Abuja, in September 2001.
Enugu, 2001:
Chaired the national seminar entitled Nigeria Media- Promoting Dialogue in Diversity organised by the Mass Media Africa Peace Centre which also presented a book entitled Reporting Conflicts A Practical Guide For Journalists, held at the Presidential Hotel, Enugu, in August 2001.
Okija, 2001:
The Madonna University International Day Celebration held at the University Campus in August 2001.
Enugu, 2001:
The Igbo Youths Prayer Day Celebration as guest speaker and presented a paper entitled Leadership in Igboland Past, Present and Future, at the Polo park, Enugu, in July 2001.
Lagos, 2001:
Attended the Growing Business Foundation (GBF) Corporate Social Responsibility Dialogue entitled Cultural Values as Key to Sustainable Economic Development and presented a paper with the topic Africa in the Age of Globalisation – What is our Future Towards Culturally Rooted Sustainable Development at the UBA House Amphitheatre, Lagos, in May 2001.
Otta, Ogun State, 2001:
The Africa Leadership Forum workshop organised under the theme Decentralised Economic Development- Guidelines for Accessing Donor Funds held at the Farmgate Hotel Complex Otah, Ogun State, in March 2001.
Abuja, 2001:
A paper entitled Youth and Unemployment at a national conference of the Catholic Social Form organised by the Abuja Social Forum in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Abuja Laity Council at the Pope John Paul II Catholic Centre, Wuse II, Abuja, in March 2001.
Enugu, 2001:
A paper entitled Family Planning the Christian/Catholic perspective organised at the Holy Trinity Parish, Independence Layout, Enugu, in March 2001.
Markudi, 2001:
A national workshop and training session for Diocese Chairman, Secretaries and Administrators of the Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria and presented a paper entitled Vatican II- Gateway to the Laity Participation in Salvific Mission and Administration of the Church in the Modern World, held at the Pope John Paul II Pastoral Centre, Markudi, in February 2001.
Bodija, Ibadan, 2001:
A paper entitled Let the Little Children Come to Me at a seminar organised by the International Secretariat of the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Nigeria School of Missionary Animators under Nova Millennio (At the Beginning of a new Millennium) held at the Pastoral Centre, Bodija, Ibadan, in February 2001.
Lagos, 2001:
A paper entitled An Evaluation of Values Inherent in Culturally Rooted Business Practice in Informal Sector and the Traditional Africa Concept of the Firm at the launch of the UNDP Global Compact of Corporate Social Responsibility held at Lagos in February 2001.
Enugu 2001:
A meeting entitled The Contributions of Africa and its People to the Religious Heritage of the World, organised by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue (PCID) Vatican City in collaboration with the Office of Interreligious Relations (OIR) of the World Council of Churches, Geneva Switzerland, at the Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre (DRADD), Emene, Enugu.
Vatican, Rome, 2000:
A paper entitled Globalisation, Economy and the Family at Aula Vecehia de Sinodo, Vatican, Rome organised symposium sponsored by the pontifical Council for Family in collaboration with the Achai Institute for Studies on Religion and Liberalisation in November 2000.
Frankfurt, 2000:
A paper entitled African Self Determination and Corporate Social Responsibility at the workshop organised by the German Development Bank under the theme Corporate Responsibility Rating/FHG Guidelines to mark the Expo 2000 Vision for the One World in November 2000.
Vatican City Rome, 2000:
A paper entitled Individual and Communal Dimensions of Human Rights in Africa at a symposium organised by the Pontifical Council on Culture and La Sapienza University of Rome under the them Jubilee of University Teachers and Scientists held at the Vatican City Rome in September 2000.
Kroonstad South Africa, 2000:
A paper entitled Understanding Africa at a Congress organised by the International Prisons Chaplains Association (IPCA) under the theme TSEPO: Hope for Africa held at the Kroonstad, South Africa in August, 2000.
Zurich Switzerland, 2000:
A paper entitled Nigerian Child Spacing- Helping Women Meet the Challenge of the Community Concerns at the Rotary International conference on World Population Growth and Sustainable Development Concerns held at Zurich Swisshotel, Switzerland, in July 2000.
Netherlands, 2000:
A paper entitled and Prison- Towards Jubilee with a Human Face in Prisons at the workshop organised by the International Congress of Catholic Prison Pastoral Care (ICCPPC) Rome/Netherlands under the theme Prison Chaplains the Jubilee Year 2000 held at the Dijnelburg House, Zeist Netherlands, in February, 2000.
Bonn, Germany, 2000:
A paper entitled Catholic Social Teaching in the Context of a Post Colonial African Society at the public lecture organised by the Institute of Christian Social Science and Pastoral Sociology, University of Bonn, Germany under the theme Catholic Social Teaching in the Context of a Post Colonial African Society held at the Lecture Hall VII Theology Faculty University of Bonn, Germany in January 2000.
Rotary Centre, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled Quest for Poverty Alleviation and the Role of the Church and Civil Society at the Workshop organised by the Rotary Club, Trans Ekulu, District 9140, Enugu, under the theme Towards Interdependent Dialogue and World Understanding/Paul Harris Day, held at the Rotary Centre Forest Crescent, GRA, Enugu in February 2000.
Abuja, 2000:
Guest speaker with a paper entitled An Examination of Relevant Socio-Economic and Cultural Issues in Determining the Ownership Structure of Community Telecommunication, at a seminar organised by the Growing Business Foundation and the Nigerian Communication Commission under the them Empowering Community Owned Business Through Rural Telecommunication for Sustainable Economic Development- An Initiative of the Nigerian Communication Commission held at Abuja in December 2000.
Enugu, 2000:
A workshop entitled Communal Ownership of Rural Telecommunication in Nigeria organised by the Catholic Institute for Development Justice and Peace and the Growing Business Foundation and sponsored by USAID nd the Nigerian Communication Commission at the Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre, (DRACC), Emene Enugu in November, 2000.
Nkpor, Onitsha, 2000:
A paper entitled Trinitarian and Theological Dimensions of Pontifical Missionary Works at a workshop organised by the Pontifical Missionary Association of Nigeria under the theme Missionary Awareness and Aid Societies, held at Nkpor, November 2000.
ESUT, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled Business and Ethics in the Nigerian Economy at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu public lecture sponsored by the ESUT Business School Management Forum at the Enugu Campus of ESUT in October 2000.
Benin, 2000:
The Archdiocese of Benin Jubilee of Prisons seminar theme Crimes and Criminal Justice in Nigeria since Independence- the Way Forward and presented a paper entitled Jubilee and Prisons in Nigeria from Revenge to Healing, at the Saint Paul Airport Road Benin City Edo State.
Kaduna, 2000:
A paper entitled Subsidiary-Guiding Principles for Shared Responsibility between the Different Levels of States and Between the States, the Private Sector and Civil Society at and Between the States the Private Sector and Civil Society at the Konrad Adenauer Foundation organised seminar, with the theme Catholic Social Teaching and its Relevance for Political participation and Constitutional Reforms, held at Catholic Resource Centre, Kaduna, in June 2000.
Emene, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled Human Rights Education and Action at a workshop organised by the Christian Rural and Urban workshop organised by the Christian Rural and Urban Development Association (CRUDAN) in cooperation with the Community Development Project (CDP) under the theme Human Rights Education: The Church in Community Building Initiatives for Justice and Peace, held at the Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre (DRACC) Emene, Enugu, in May 2000.
Holy Ghost Arena, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled Jubilee Celebration and a New Millennium at a workshop organised by EDPAS Secretariat/Priests Welfare under the theme Jubilee Celebration and a New Millennium held at the Holy Ghost Cathedral Area, Enugu in May, 2000.
Unwana Afikpo, 2000:
A paper entitled Cultism Versus Freedom and Learning in Educational Institutions at the First Polytechnic public lecture organised by the Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana Afikpo and held at the Multi Purpose centre, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana Afikpo, in April 2000.
Nike Lake Resort, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled Comprehensive Development Framework and Country Assistant Strategy at a workshop organised by World Bank in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Finance Abuja under the theme Comprehensive Development Framework and Country Assistant Strategy (CCDF/CAS) at the Nike Lake Resort Hotel, Enugu in April 2000.
Benin City 2000:
A paper Development Justice and Peace and the Church in Africa Lesson from Experience-Strategies for the Future at a workshop organised by the Society of Jesuit Novitiate under the theme Africa Week 2000, held at the Jesuit Novitiate, Benin City, Nigeria, in March 2000.
Lagos, 2000:
A paper entitled The Jubilee the Church and Social Transformation in Nigeria at a workshop organised by the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria under the theme the Jubilee the Church and Social Transformation in Nigeria, held at the Catholic Secretariat Hall, Lagos, Nigeria, in March, 2000.
DEC, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled Effective Management of Micro Credit at the triennial leaders workshop organised by Development Education Centre (DEC) Enugu under the theme Women Self Help held at the Development Education Centre hall, Independence Layout, Enugu in March 2000.
Dannic Hotel, Enugu, 2000:
A paper entitled The Principle of Solidarity in Development Cooperation at the workshop organised by the Civic Resources Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC), Enugu under the theme Capacity Building for NGO Leaders in the Southeast of Nigeria, held at the Dannic Hotel, New Haven Enugu, in March, 2000.
Munich Germany, 1999:
A Misereor organised seminar entitled Development Cooperation held at Munich in November, 1999.
Mexico, 1999:
An Intentional Congress of the Catholic Prison Pastoral Care and presented a paper with the topic Pastoral Responses to Poverty and Anti Crime in Mexico City, September 1999.
Vatican City, 1999:
Cor Unum international congress on Charity held at the Vatican Cite, Rome on the theme Above all these but Love, in May 1999.
Rome, 1999:
An international conference with the theme Many Forms of Poverty, One Single Response, held at the Domus Pacis, Via Aurelia, Rome, 1n May 1999.
Cotonou, 1999:
A paper entitled Political Situation In Nigeria – What Chance to Set up a Civic Education Project at an international congress on Democracy and Good Governance held at Cotonou, Benin Republic, in January 1999.
Lagos, 1999:
A meeting organised by the Association for Development Cooperation Personal Agency of the German Catholics AGEH hearing on Human Resources Key for International Cooperation held at Lagos in August, 1999.
University Of Nigeria Enugu Campus, 1999:
A public lecture organised for Students on the Situation of Human Rights in Nigeria at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus Law Faculty, in July 1999.
Lagos, 1999:
Attended a public lecture organised under the theme and good Governance As Cornerstone of Democracy by the Initiative for Democracy and good Governance and presented a paper entitled Democracy and good Governance-Practical Questions and Role of the Church at Lagos in April 1999.
Enugu Nigeria, 1999:
Workshop Community Justice in Nigeria Prisons with a paper titled Balancing Justice, Victim, Offenders and Community organised by the CAPIO and CIDJAP on 19th March, 1999 at the CIDPAP Hall, Uwani, Enugu.
Enugu Nigeria, 1999:
Public lecture with a paper entitled Democracy and good Governance organised for all elected civilian political office holders from eastern Nigeria by the Association Good Governance and Civil Society at the Nigerian Union of Journalists Press Centre, Independence Layout, Enugu on 9th April 1999.
Emene Enugu, 1999:
National seminar with a paper titled Balancing Justice in Nigeria organised for all Nigerian Congress of Catholic Prison Pastoral Care (NCCPPC) at the Divine Love Retreat and Conference Centre (DRACC) Emene, Enugu, from 21st-24th June, 1999.
Enugu Nigeria, 1999:
Workshop titled Work Ethics, Trust and Management organised for bankers and management staff of Umuchinemere Community Bank, Uwani, Enugu, with a paper titled Management and Trust in Modern Banking at CIDJAP Hall Uwani, Enugu, on 15th June, 1999.
Vienna, Austria, 1998:
The Executive Board meeting of the International Congress of Catholic Prison Pastoral Care (ICCPPC) held at the Archdiocesan Seminary, Vienna, Austria, in November, 1998.
Lahti Finland, 1998:
An Ecumenical World Congress on Deaconry organised by the Institute of Parish Social Services of Lahti Polytechnic in cooperation with the Institute of Deaconry Science Heidelberg University and the Institute of Caritas Sciences, Freiburg University, Germany, in September 1998.
Awka, Nigeria, 1998:
National Seminar on “Justice – the Foundation for Peace in Nigeria” organsied by the Catholic Secretariat of Nigerian for all Co-ordinators of Justice, Development and Peace, 11th - 15th April 1998, at the Pastoral Centre, Okpuno Awka, Anambra State, with a paper titled: “Christian Understanding of Justice and the Challenges on the Nigerian Church”.
Pfarrheiem, Germany, 1997:
A public lecture with a paper entitled Afrika an Vorabend des 21 Jahrhundert- Gibt es Hoffmungen? organised by the Kattolische Building Swerk at Ahaus Pfarrheim on 19th September. 1997.
Heidelburg, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Islam in Nigeria at a seminar organised by the Department of Theology, Karls Universities Heidelburg, on 27th April 1997 at Ruprecht Karls Unversitat, Heidelburg.
Limburg, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Befriender Prattic des Kirche des Caritas in Enugu at a seminar organised by Caritas Limburg, on 18th September, 1997.
Eppenhiem, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Globalisierung aus der sicht eines Afrikaner eines Afrianischen Social Ethikers at a symposium themed Globalierung aus der Sicht eines Afrika organised by Kattolische Kirchengeminde St. Josef Eppenhiem, on 14th October, 1997.
Schonberg, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Langewielle Problem Der Europa? At a seminar organised by Evangelische Akademinke Hofgeismir, on 11th October, 1997 at Schlossen Schonburg, Hofgeismir, Germany.
Frankfurt, Germany, 1997:
Presented a paper titled Die Koloniale Vergangenheit Nigerias und ihre folgen at a symposium themed Afrikanische Kulturen und Christlicher Glaube in Nigeria einer Geselschaft in ubergang organised by Gastpofessur Theologie Interculturell on 29th September. 1997 at Johann Wolfgang Goethe Universitat.
Oldeburg, Germany, 1997:
A paper entitled Wer Definit die Menscehrecht Eine Afrikanische Antworst organised by Oscar Romero Stiftung, Oldenburg, Germany, on 30th October, 1997.
Freiburg, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Wirtschaft und Globalisierung in Afrka organised by Luschule de Theologie Morale, on 4th November 1997 at Universitat de Freiburg Schweiz, Germany.
Freiburg, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Befrieugstheologie im Afrikanschen Kontext organised by Der Fachbereiech Religionspadagojik Ladt Herzlich zu dieser Gastvorlerung ein on 6th November 1997 at Kattolische Fachochschule, Freiburg.
Frankfurt, Germany, 1997 :
A paper titled African Theologie in Diskussion at a seminar organised by Theologie Interkulturell Faculteit of Johanne Wolfgang Goethe Universitat, Frankfurt am Main, between 8th-9th December 1997, at Kattolischer Bildungs Dunisburg, Universitat Essen.
Obestadten, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Menschrechte und Armot Herans Froderung an die Christen aus der sicht eines Nigerians at a seminar organised by PGR Ausschusse fur Mission Entwicklung Frieden on 19th December, 1997 at Stadthalle Raum Oberstadten.
Fiscbach, Germany, 1997:
A paper titled Gerechtigkeit Erhoht ein Volk Aber die Sunder ist de Leute Verdeben at a seminar organised by Evangelische Kirchengenrinde, St. Johannes Fischbach, on 19th December, 1997 at the occasion of Oekumenishecr Wortgottesdienst zum buss und Bettag at the Evangelische Kirchengemeinde St. Johannes Fischbach.
Enugu, Nigeria, 1997:
National Justice Development and Peace (JDP) workshop titled Faith and a Witnessing Church at a Misereor Germany organised workshop titled Financial Management facilitated by Willy Kawhol form Misereor between 14th-18th April, 1997.
Eke, Enugu Nigeria, 1997:
Seminar on the Administration of Church Goods organised by CIDJAP at Ugwu Di Nso Eke, or Priests of Enugu Diocesan Presbyterium between 21st-23rd May, 1997.
Enugu, Nigeria, 1997:
Public lecture with a paper titled Issues Relating to Justice Development and Peace for Priests of the Diocesan of Ikot Ekpene, Benin, Nsukka and Awka.
Netanya, Isreal, 1996:
International workshop on "Market Gardening, Farm Associations and Food Production in urban and semi-urban Africa", organised by the Department of Geography, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel, in association with the Netherlands " Israel Development Research programme (NIRP) at Netanya, Israel, from 23rd to 28th June 1996, with a lecture on the topic: "The Role of Non-Governmental Organisations in Agricultural Development" published in a Book in Israel.
Nairobi Kenya, 1996:
International Workshop on "Publishing in the Service of Evangelisation" organised by the St. Paul's Publications, in Nairobi, Kenya, from 12th" to 24th February 1996 at the Dimesse Sistes Place, Nairobi, with a paper titled "Catholic Publishers as Evangelisers through the Promotion of Development, Justice Education and Peace"
