Essien Essien- Ph.D
- Associate Professor at University of Uyo
Essien Essien
- Ph.D
- Associate Professor at University of Uyo
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Introduction
Dr Essien Essien is an Associate Professor, & a researcher in the University of Uyo, Nigeria where he currently teaches Human Values, Social ethics, Comparative Religious & Christian Ethics in the Department of Religious & Cultural Studies of the University. He writes & presents papers widely on issues of Governance and ethics, Public Life,Ethics of political system, Social Ethics etc. Dr Essien has authored 3 books, 22 book chapters, and many journal articles in peer reviewed scholarly journals
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March 2000 - present
March 2000 - present
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September 2005 - June 2010
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Publications (41)
Human trafficking occurs within the context of widespread objectification and commodification of persons as "products" in economies in which they have little power and sometimes few options for self-determination and self-sufficiency. In both labor and sex trafficking, there is a power imbalance where the trafficker possesses the economic power to...
Global discourse and action on human trafficking clearly depict it as being incompatible with the dignity and worth of the human person. This is premised on the fact that conditions that permit human trafficking also condone labour and sexual exploitation, tolerate unregulated and unscrupulous business practices, and maintain status inequalities an...
The complex relationship between human trafficking and the commodification of human beings in contemporary times has opened a gap in knowledge too difficult to grasp. This is because human trafficking is implicated in nearly every human economic endeavor in the world today. It lends credence to why contemporary research on human trafficking has dem...
Prosperity gospel is increasingly becoming a salient feature of Christianity in contemporary societies and especially on the African continent. Many consider it a supernatural alternative offering existential hope amidst insecurities of present life, rather than eschatological heavenly life yet to come. Its popularity is premised on the fact that t...
Scholarship is generally divided between those who view female circumcision as a religious ritual to be observed, and those who consider the practice as cruel and human right abuse. This lends credence to the ethical question: what should be done when the exercise of the rituals of female circumcision, which is central to African Traditional Religi...
This chapter discusses dialogue and critical thinking as a tool for civil society's performance and achievements in contemporary societies. The problem statement raises the need for knowledge of what dialogue and critical thinking is, as well as the competence in how to employ and apply its tools in policy engagement. Drawing upon extensive contemp...
Although women in Africa have become socially and fairly economically visible of late, African women have not been as politically noticeable as their male counterpart. Yet knowledge of their interest and expectations has made them serve as appendages to men or become actors on the sidelines of public space. This chapter takes a look at the differen...
Empirical studies linking contemporary discussions on human transformation indicate that development faces a number of interrelated challenges, foremost being the neglected importance of religion as a determinant for development. Even though religion poses the capacity of serving as a strong force in boosting societal development and its importance...
Contemporary thinking regarding the phenomenon of gratitude portrays it as a fundamental attribute of every human being as well as a commendable and beneficial human quality capable of enhancing human flourishing in society. This study demonstrates that although a variety of life experiences can elicit feelings of gratitude, there is evidence that...
The complex relationship between art, culture, conflict, and peacebuilding in contemporary time has opened a gap in knowledge too difficult to grasp. This is because culture is implicated in nearly every conflict in the world. This is corollary to the fact that the biggest challenge confronting societies today is not about how conflicts occur, but...
Prosperity gospel is increasingly becoming a salient feature of Christianity in contemporary societies
and especially on the African continent. Many consider it a supernatural alternative offering existential
hope amidst insecurities of present life, rather than eschatological heavenly life yet to come. Its popularity is premised on the fact that t...
The cradle of humanity holds viable and sustainable solutions toward living together and in peace. Conflict,
restiveness, risk, and vulnerability, therefore, are not things that exists in many people, especially the
developing economies, but what exists in their social and economic environments. Therefore, reducing
conflict and violence by overcomi...
It has been argued that human actions through pollution and other activities have imperil survival, harm health and dislocate the well-being of man on earth. This argument's corollary is that, given the curious datum that human beings are implicated in loss and damage of the environment, actions performed by individuals have aggregate negative cons...
Contemporary studies surrounding the creation of civil society in Africa have revealed two important findings. First, despite the effort of civil society organizations in supporting inclusive democratic governance, promoting participation, advocating for transparency and accountability, sustainable development and stability remain elusive due to th...
Emerging manifestations in contemporary studies regarding Pentecostal spirituality in Africa reveals two dramatic findings for scholarship. First, success in the Christian world is defined by prosperity gospel replete with economic message that wealth is a sign of God's blessing and a compensation for prayer as well as “sowing of seed”. Second, the...
This study examined the normative ethical claims, social norms and values laden in Ibibio social system and culture. These claims institutes avowal about ethical considerations and make moral judgments. This study presents a socio-cultural description of Ibibio norms which are an integral part of the culture, social custom, rituals and beliefs gove...
Scholarship is generally divided between those who view female circumcision as a religious ritual to be observed, and those who consider the practice as cruel and human right abuse. This lends credence to the ethical question: what should be done when the exercise of the rituals of female circumcision, which is central to African Traditional Religi...
Contemporary empirical studies on identity question and political identity reveal that numerous political challenges revolve around the questions of identity. Identity thesis engenders a landscape of tremendous diversity and variation, which poses political problems when there is too much or too little of it. It manifests itself when there is a shi...
This chapter examines critical thinking as a veritable tool in the usage of values, norms, and beliefs for sustainable development in contemporary societies. The problem statement raises the need for knowledge of what critical thinking, social norms, and values are, as well as the competence in how to employ and apply its tools in social policy des...
Discourses on the threats to cyber security in today's digital society have revealed that cyberspace has become an arena of complex national security concern. This lends credence to the fact that many countries, especially in Africa, need to urgently scale up their efforts to effectively secure the Internet and ICT infrastructures. Drawing upon ext...
This article examines the cyber security dimension of the global information Infrastructure which has resulted in the attainment of remarkable milestones and unlimited opportunities. However, these benefits notwithstanding, the cyberspace is increasingly under attack by cybercriminals, and the cost and damages from such attacks are increasing alarm...
Social geographies of family relations and gender issues specifically remain understudied in Africa. This paper addresses the gap in research by evaluating the Interplay between Conflict and solidarity in co-wife’s family relationship in Africa. This is accomplished by examining the offshoot of one of the most widely documented cultural practice in...
Emerging manifestations in contemporary studies regarding Pentecostal spirituality in Africa reveals two dramatic findings for scholarship. First, success in the Christian world is defined by prosperity gospel replete with economic message that wealth is a sign of God’s blessing and a compensation for prayer as well as “sowing of seed”. Second, the...
This article examines the cyber security dimension of the global information Infrastructure which has resulted in the attainment of remarkable milestones and unlimited opportunities. However, these benefits notwithstanding, the cyberspace is increasingly under attack by cybercriminals, and the cost and damages from such attacks are increasing alarm...
Despite the ubiquitous nature of the internet in our daily lives today, the digital divide discourse in Africa highlights the inequitable social distribution of ICT access. The failure to have equitable social access to ICT tools, or a lack of skills to operate them, clearly depicts a technological predicament and a metaphor that questions the soci...
Despite that global internet usage continues to expand given the increase in the number of computer ownership and Internet access, a divide persists between information rich and information poor, which is people with lower incomes, education levels, skill and capacity, minorities, as well as those living in rural areas. Building on numerous researc...
Scholarship is generally divided between those who view female circumcision as a religious ritual to be observed, and those who consider the practice as cruel and human right abuse. This lends credence to the ethical question: what should be done when the exercise of the rituals of female circumcision, which is central to African Traditional Religi...
This study examined the normative ethical claims, social norms and values laden in Ibibio social system and culture. These claims institutes avowal about ethical considerations and make moral judgments. This study presents a socio-cultural description of Ibibio norms which are an integral part of the culture, social custom, rituals and beliefs gove...
The advent of the social media revolution in contemporary time has had a phenomenal impact in almost every area of human endeavor in many societies. However, social media has some credibility burden that could hinder its effective use and also produce unintended consequences such as political propaganda, and other unwholesome activities as it affec...
Contemporary studies surrounding the creation of civil society in Africa have revealed two important findings. First, despite the effort of civil society organizations in supporting inclusive democratic governance, promoting participation, advocating for transparency and accountability, sustainable development and stability remain elusive due to th...
Contemporary studies surrounding the land grabbing phenomenon in Africa have revealed two findings. First, the purchase or lease of vast tracts of land from poor, developing countries by wealthier, foodinsecure nations has raised deep ethical concern over food security and rural agricultural development. Second, there is the existence of a powerful...
It has been argued that human actions through pollution and other activities have imperil survival, harm health and dislocate the well-being of man on earth. This argument's corollary is that, given the curious datum that human beings are implicated in loss and damage of the environment, actions performed by individuals have aggregate negative cons...
The second edition of the Regional Integration Observer (RIO) in 2015 deals with current challenges in the field of peace and security in West Africa.
The second edition of the Regional Integration Observer (RIO) in 2015 deals with current challenges in the field of peace and security in West Africa. The articles look at the emotional debate about...
Contemporary studies on public administration in Nigeria have revealed two dramatic findings. First, despite the moderate achievements in democratic governance and being rich in natural and human resources, there remain many politico-administrative challenges to be addressed in Nigeria. Second, ailing public administration has resulted in disturbin...
Experience to date has highlighted the importance of language in the relationship between God and man as exemplified in the matrix of all human endeavour. This is because prior to its being a tool that is used by humans; language had been the foundation which supports human beings for the purpose of communicating his intentions. This paper examines...
This paper argues that there is a worldwide resurgence of interests on the concept of good governance, democracy and development. This is because everything in the world today revolves around development. The current framework of public policy imperatives that emanate from around the world suggests that effective entrenchment of democracy and good...
Nearly half the currency notes in circulation in Nigeria today has lost its wholeness to one form of mutilation or another due to superstitious beliefs. Statistics have shown that 98.0% of the disfigurement of the naira is (deliberately) caused by superstitious belief, while only 0.2% is due to inadvertent mistakes. This paper examines the correlat...
Contemporary studies surrounding the land grabbing phenomenon in Africa have revealed two findings. First, the purchase or lease of vast tracts of land from poor, developing countries by wealthier, foodinsecure nations has raised deep ethical concern over food security and rural agricultural development. Second, there is the existence of a powerful...
This paper examines the import of transcendence in illnesses and misfortunes as well as the place of healing in African traditional religion. The belief in medicine among Africans is the art of using available forces of nature to prevent disease and to restore and preserve health. It occupies a prominent position in the religious lives of African p...
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There is an upsurge recently in the activities of bandits, militants, and kidnappers in many less developed nations in contemporary time culminating into mirage of socio-ethical problems and insecurity.
Despite the right to freedom of religion or belief, including its manifestation individually and/or collectively and the right of ethnic, religious, and linguistic groups to enjoy their culture, the global campaign against the religio-cultural ritual of female circumcision as a rite of passage in Africa has reconfigured the moral basis of international law as well as the tension between religious freedom and women’s rights. What do we think should be done when the exercise of the rituals of female circumcision, which is central to the tenets and the belief system of ATR (one of the world religion), entails the transgression of fundamental rights?
There is a gap too difficult to grasp in knowledge regarding human trafficking as a business strongly resting on power imbalance. This is because human trafficking is implicated in nearly every human economic endeavour in the world today and to succeed, there must have to be a high preponderance of power for the traffickers. Trafficking involve some coercion, deprivation, vulnerability, and dehumanization etc.
