Anthony Okeregbe

Dr. Anthony Okeregbe is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Principal Investigator at the Lagos African Cluster Centre of Excellence (ACC), part of the Africa Multiple Cluster of Excellence at the University of Bayreuth, Germany. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy from UNILAG (2004) and has extensive research interests in Philosophy of Religion, Phenomenology, Existentialism, and contemporary African lifeworlds. His current project examines the moral tensions surrounding sexuality pedagogies in Nigeria under the Child Rights Act (2003), focusing on adolescents’ perceptions of sexual education and moral agency.

Education:

• BA (Hons.) in Philosophy, University of Ibadan (1990)
• MA in Philosophy, University of Lagos (1994)
• Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Lagos (2004)

Research Interests:

• Philosophy of Religion and Ethics
• African existential challenges
• Cultural and socio-political dynamics in Africa
• Psycho-spiritual therapies and mental health
• Entangled moral spaces in sexuality education

His work bridges philosophical theory with applied ethics, addressing topics like media ethics, postcolonial thought, and bioethical dilemmas. He serves on UNILAG’s Postgraduate Board and chairs the Department of Philosophy’s Postgraduate Committee. Prior to academia, he worked as Features Editor at The Guardian (Lagos) and remains a Visiting Editorial Board Member there.

Awards & Affiliations:

• Catalyst Fellow, Centre for African Studies, University of Edinburgh
• Member, African Studies Association of Italy (ASAI)
• Certifications in Andragogy, Competency-Based Adult Learning, and Psycho-Trauma Counselling