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Justus Izuchukwu Onuh | |
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 Onuh teaching at Little People Kindergarten, Vietnam | |
| Born | January 19, 1992 Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Ibadan; Pontifical Urban University; Bigard Memorial Seminary |
| Occupation(s) | Author, Philosopher, Educator, Web Developer |
| Website | https://www.izunwaonu.com.ng |
Justus Izuchukwu Onuh (born 19 January 1992) is a Nigerian author, philosopher, educator, and full-stack developer. He is known for his literary works, philosophical writings, and academic contributions in African studies. He has taught in Nigeria and Vietnam and authored several books on culture, youth development, and African philosophy.
Early life and education
[edit]Onuh was born in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria, and hails from Igogoro in Enugu-Ezike. He attended St. James Primary School and St. John Cross Seminary, Nsukka. He studied philosophy at Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu (2015–2019), affiliated with the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, where he earned a B.Phil. and diploma in Latin.[1] He later received a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the University of Ibadan.
In 2024, he obtained TESOL certification from TEFL International Vietnam[2] and began teaching English in Ho Chi Minh City, where he is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Computer Science at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.[3]
Career
[edit]Teaching and public engagement
[edit]Onuh taught philosophy and religion at St. John Cross Seminary and St. Theresa’s School in Nigeria.[4] He has given public lectures at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka on youth development, including "Youth and Sexuality" (2015) and "Creativity First" (2018).[4]
In Vietnam, he taught English at Saigon Tourism Vocational College and Little People Kindergarten.[5] He is also the co-founder of Creative Teens Initiative, an organization promoting youth creativity and personal development.
Literary work
[edit]Onuh writes fiction, essays, and philosophy. His first major publication, Across the Perfect Hearts (2020), explores love and self-discovery through the lens of the Nigerian NYSC experience.[6] His Amazon author profile lists other titles such as:
- The Dangers of the Crowd
- Ignite Your Passion: Thriving as a Youth in a Changing World
- Living in a Strange Time: A Collection of Love and Lust Stories of Anne
- Caught in the Act
His works appear on Amazon,[7] Google Play, Goodreads, and Waterstones.[8]
Philosophy and scholarly work
[edit]Onuh has published and been cited in various journals in African philosophy and cultural studies:
- Mbiti’s Concept of Time: A Critical Analysis (2018), published on Scribd, examines John Mbiti’s views of African temporal frameworks.[9]
- Sacred Symbols in Igbo Traditional Religion: Shrine as a Case Study is cited in the Igboscholars International Journal of Igbo Scholars Forum (Vol. 14, No. 1, March 2021, p.180).[10]
- His article The History of African Traditional Medicine is referenced in health publications by Guimeds, covering the origin and transformation of traditional medicine from ancient Egypt to post-colonial Africa.[11][12]
He is a member of the Nigerian Philosophical Association and has contributed editorial work for academic journals including Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities.
Personal life
[edit]In addition to his academic and literary work, Onuh is a full-stack developer and software engineer. He has developed web applications such as inventory and school management systems.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ https://www.bigardenugu.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/students-enrollment.pdf
- ^ "Testimonials".
- ^ "English: Justus Izuchukwu Onuh is a student at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. He began his studies there in 2024". 8 September 2024.
- ^ a b c https://www.izunwaonu.com.ng
- ^ "English: Justus Izuchukwu Onuh, a Nigerian English language teacher, working with young children at Little People Kindergarten in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam". 25 April 2025.
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/Across-Perfect-Hearts-Justus-Izuchukwu-ebook/dp/B08NCT4L9S
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B084Q4BB97/about
- ^ "Justus Izuchukwu Onuh books and biography | Waterstones".
- ^ "Izuchukwu - 2018 - Mbitis Concept of Time | PDF | Time | Concept".
- ^ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/350958076_Towards_a_Stable_Society_ofo_in_Igbo_Proverbs
- ^ "Exploring the Roots of African Traditional Medicine: A Cultural and Historical Perspective". 8 March 2023.
- ^ "The Role of African Traditional Medicine in Modern Healthcare". 5 May 2023.
External links
[edit]- Personal Website
- Amazon Author Profile
- Teaching image on Wikimedia Commons
- TEFL Vietnam – Alumni Testimonials
- Mbiti’s Concept of Time – Scribd
Category:1992 births Category:Living people Category:Nigerian writers Category:Nigerian philosophers Category:People from Enugu State Category:University of Ibadan alumni Category:Pontifical Urban University alumni Category:Computer programmers Category:Nigerian educators Category:Nigerian expatriates in Vietnam