Pantaleon O. Jacob Umechukwu

Background

Umechukwu, Pantaleon O. Jacob was born on August 6, 1952 in Amesi, Aguata, Nigeria. Son of Jacob Nwankwo and Victoria Unamma (Onwuachu) University.

Education

Diploma in journalism, London School of Journalism, London, 1977. Bachelor in Philosophy with honors, Urban University, Rome, 1980. Bachelor's Degree in Theology with honors, Urban University, Rome, 1983.

Master of Arts in Political Philosophy, University Nigeria, Nsukka, 1990. Master of Arts in Mass Communications, University Nigeria, Nsukka, 1992. Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy, University Nigeria, Nsukka, 1994.

Career

Vice-rector, Junior Seminary, Anambra, Nigeria, 1983-1984; rector, Junior Seminary, Anambra, Nigeria, 1984-1985; parish priest, Awka Catholic Diocese, Anambra, 1986-1989; head department mass committee, U. Nigeria, since 1996.

Achievements

• Pantaleon O. Jacob Umechukwu has been listed as a noteworthy philosophy of communication educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • The press coverage of religious violence in Nigeria

Membership

Director, chaplain Man of Order & Discipline Movement, Awka, since 1987. Member International Catholic Union of the Press.

Interests

• Avocations: reading, writing, traveling, music, discussing current issues.

Connections

Father:

Jacob Nwankwo University

Mother:

Victoria Unamma (Onwuachu) University