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Very Rev. Fr. Prof. Remy N. Onyewuenyi
Vice Chancellor

 

The Board of Trustees, Spiritan University Nneochi on the 20th of January 2018, approved the appointment of, and consequently appointed Very Rev Fr Prof Remy N Onyewuenyi, CSSp the Vice Chancellor of Spiritan University, Nneochi. The Appointment Letter, in part, reads: "in accordance with the provisions of the Spiritan University Law 2017, Part 1, Section 5, Sub-sections 1 and 2(g), as approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria, and following the decision of the Board of Trustees of Spiritan University held on January 20, 2018, to, among other things, consider the appointment of the first Vice Chancellor, I have the pleasure to convey the approval of the Board of Trustees of your appointment as the Vice Chancellor of Spiritan University, Nneochi. The appointment which shall be for a term of five (5) years is with effect from Saturday, 20th January, 2018."

In delivering the Letter of Appointment, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Chancellor of the University, Chief (Dr.) Anthony Mogboh, SAN, among other things, congratulated Prof Remy Onyewuenyi on his appointment and reminded him that the task of nurturing a new University is not an easy one. He added: "With your experience and exposure we are confident that you will have a very successful tenure". The Chancellor also promised Prof. Onyewuenyi the total commitment and collaboration of the BOT in the realization of the aims, visions and objectives of the University. The Chairman concluded that with the help of God and the cooperation of all stakeholders and relevant agencies the University will make its mark, in record time, in the Nigerian University Education System and in the production of efficient and effective manpower for the national and international labour market.

Until his appointment, Very Rev. Fr. Prof. Remy N Onyewuenyi, CSSp has been the Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences as well as the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Nigeria.

BIOSKETCH OF
VERY REV. FR. PROF. REMY 'DOZIE ONYEWUENYI
C.S.Sp., B.D., B.A. (Hons), M.A. (Hons), Ph.D.

Born on July 28, 1945 at Egbelu Nguru, Ngor Okpala LGA, Imo State, Very Rev. Fr. Prof. Remy Nnadozie Onyewuenyi is a Professor of Geography & Environmental Sciences, Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu. He had his first Religious Profession in February 1968, final Religious Profession in 1972 and was ordained as Catholic Priest of the Holy Ghost Congregation in April 29, 1973. He obtained a Bachelor of Divinity (Theology) of the Urban University, Rome (Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu) in 1973, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Geography and Sociology of the National University of Ireland (Cork) in 1979, Master of Arts (Hons) Geography of the University of Ottawa, Canada, 1981, Doctor of Philosophy in Geography of the University of Ottawa, Canada, 1990, Post Graduate Certificate (Formation, Mission and Spirituality), Spiritan Centre for Mission and Spirituality, SIST, Attakwu, Enugu, 1999, Post Graduate Certificate (Ongoing Formation of Formators), Brottier Centre for Mission & Spirituality, SIST, Attakwu, Enugu, 2003, Certification in Information Communication Technology, EBSCO Technologies (2009).

He has held many Administrative & Pastoral Posts including; Associate Pastor, St Augustine's Parish, 1060 Baseline Rd., Ottawa, Canada, 1986-1991, Secretary, Conference of Rectors of All Major Seminaries of Nigeria, 1991-1996, Secretary, National Seminaries Commission, 1991-1996, Vice-Chairman, Anglophone West African Seminaries Commission, 1995-1998, Rector, Spiritan School of Philosophy, Isienu-Nsukka, Nigeria, 1991-2001, Regional Superior, Onitsha Region, Province of Nigeria, 2001-2004. Chaplain, Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, 2005 to 2018, Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, 2005 to 2018; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Nigeria, 2006 to 2018, Director of Information Communications Technologies (ICTs), Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, since 2007.

He has served as Associate Professor, Spiritan School of Philosophy, Isienu-Nsukka, Nigeria, 1991-2007, Professor, Geography & Environmental Sciences, Caritas University, since 2008, Visiting Professor, Spiritan International School of Theology, Attakwu, Enugu, 1995 to date; Visiting Professor, Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Nigeria, 1998-201; Head of Department, Computer Science & Info Tech., Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, 2005-2006; Dean, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, 2005 to 2018, Councilor in-Charge of Education, Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Province of Nigeria South East, 2010–2016.

He has also served on many Boards, Commissions and Associations including the following:

  1. Bigard '73 Alumni Association, 1973 to date
  2. National Geographic Society, International, 1974 to date
  3. Staff Reorganization Committee (Chairman), Federal Polytechnic Idah, 1983
  4. Anglophone West Africa (AECAWA) Seminaries Commission, 1991-2001
  5. National Seminaries Commission, Nigeria, 1991-2001
  6. Spiritan Pan-African Major Superiors & Formators Conference, 1991-2001
  7. Alumni Association, University of Ottawa, Canada, 1991 to date
  8. Formation of Formators Programme Committee, Province of Nigeria, 1992-2010
  9. Academic Advisory Committee on Catholic University of Nigeria, 1995-1996
  10. Governing Council, Spiritan School of Philosophy, Isienu-Nsukka, 1995-2004
  11. Nigerian Association of Geographers, 1996 to date
  12. Anglophone West Africa Spiritan Major Superiors Conference, 2001-2004
  13. Presbyterial Council, Onitsha Archdiocese, 2001-2004
  14. Board of Directors, Spiritan Farms Ltd., Okija, Nigeria, 2002-2004
  15. Governing Council, Spiritan International School of Theology, Attakwu, Enugu, 2002-2004
  16. Preparatory Committee for the Centenary of Bl. Cyprian Iwene Tansi, 2003-2004
  17. Publication Committee, Spiritan Year Celebration, Province of Nigeria, 2003
  18. Deputy Senate Chairman, Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, 2005 to 2018
  19. Chairman, Exams Malpractice & Disciplinary Committee, Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, 2005 to 2018
  20. Chairman, Appointments & Promotions Committee, Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, 2007 to 2018
  21. Chairman, Planning & Implementation Committee, Proposed Spiritan University Nneochi, 2010 to 2018
  22. Governing Council, Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, 2006 to date
  23. Board of Trustees (BoT), Spiritan Education Trust Fund, 2008 to 2016
  24. Board of Trustees (BoT), Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, 2013 to date
  25. Directors of Information Communications Technologies, Nigerian Universities, 2010 to date
  26. Governing Council, Bishop Okoye Spiritan Secondary School (BOSSS), Oyigbo, 2012–2016
  27. Chairman, Postgraduate Committee, Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, 2015 – 2018
  28. Committee of Pro-Chancellors of Private Universities in Nigeria (Representative), 2014-2016

His practice and research experiences have been captured in many local and international journal papers, technical and research reports.

  1. The Geography of Periodic Markets and their role in a Rural Environment: A Case Study in Imo State, Nigeria; B.A. (Hons) Thesis, Department of Geography, UCC, National University of Ireland, 1979, iii+66pp.
  2. Railway Development and the Growth of Export Agriculture in Nigeria during the 1900-1950 Period; M.A. (Hons) Geography Thesis, Department of Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ottawa, Canada, 1981, xii+132pp.
  3. The Growth and Spatial Distribution of Small Scale Businesses and Industries in Idah 1977-82, Research and Development Unit, Federal Polytechnic, Idah, 1982, xi+104 pp.
  4. Socio-Economic Impacts of the Polytechnic on Idah and Environs, Research and Development Unit, Federal Polytechnic, Idah, 1983, 67 pp.
  5. Manpower Audit of the Federal Polytechnic Idah: Observations and Recommendations, Research and Development Unit, Federal Polytechnic, Idah, 1983, vii+128 pp.
  6. Statistical Analysis of Polytechnic Semester Results 1978-1983, Research and Development Unit, Federal Polytechnic, Idah, 1984, 93 pp.
  7. One-Year Post-ND Industrial Attachment: The Federal Polytechnic Idah Experience, Research and Development Unit, Federal Polytechnic, Idah, 1985, 87 pp.
  8. Small Scale Industries Development in Nigeria: A Review of Literature, Ph.D. Seminar Paper, Department of Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ottawa, Canada, 1987 (January), vi+67 pp.
  9. Regional Development in Developing Countries: Analytical Models and Techniques, A Ph.D. Seminar Paper, Department of Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ottawa, Canada, 1987 (April), 89 pp.
  10. Small Scale Enterprises' Policy Impact Evaluation: A Review on Methodology, A Ph.D. Seminar Paper, Department of Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ottawa, Canada, 1987 (August), 76 pp.
  11. Constraints on Small Enterprise Development in a Third World Country: A Nigerian Study, GEOSCOPE, (A Journal of the Department of Geography, University of Ottawa) Vol. xix, No. 2, 1989, pp. 9-24.
  12. The Evolution and Spatial Diffusion of Informal Sector Activity in Nigeria: A Case Study of Informal Tailoring Industry in the Oyo State Metropolitan Areas, A Ph.D. Thesis, Department of Geography, Urban and Regional Planning, University of Ottawa, Canada, 1990, xxii+307 pp.
  13. Towards the Definition of the Nigerian Informal Sector, GEOSCOPE, (A Journal of the Department of Geography, University of Ottawa) Vol. xx, No. 1, pp. 7-23.
  14. Tailoring Industry in the Ibadan Metropolitan Area: An Economic and Spatial Analysis, Department of Geography, University of Ottawa, Canada, 1991, viii+125 pp.
  15. The Problems of Small Scale and Informal Sector Operators, The Mind Opener, Vol. 3, No. 1, 1993, pp. 4-6, 26.
  16. Sustaining the Urban Economy: How the Small Business Sector Can Help, The Mind Opener, Vol. 3, No. 1, 1993, pp. 33-37.
  17. In Step with Our Challenges: Mid-life Crisis, Bigard '73 Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 1 (March) 1994, pp. 2-6.
  18. MicroComputer Studies for Beginners, Spiritan Publications, Onitsha. SNAAP Press Nig. Ltd., Enugu, 1994, 217 pp.
  19. …More About MicroComputers: The Lingo, Spiritan Publications, Onitsha. SNAAP Press Nig. Ltd., Enugu, 1999, viii+454 pp.
  20. MicroComputer Studies for Beginners: Second Edition – Revised and Updated, Spiritan Publications, Onitsha, SNAAP Press Nig. Ltd., Enugu, 2002, xviii+265 pp.
  21. With the Power of the Holy Spirit, He Spoke, Spiritan Publications, Onitsha, SNAAP Press Nig. Ltd., Enugu, 2003, x+160 pp.
  22. Sunday Morning Prayer with Spiritans, Spiritan Publications, Onitsha. SNAAP Press Nig. Ltd., Enugu, 2004, 130 pp.
  23. Computers & Troubleshooting: 1001 Things You Need to Know, Spiritan Publications, Onitsha. SNAAP Press Nig. Ltd., Enugu, 2006, 316 pp.
  24. Hon. Justice Chukwudifu Oputa, J.S.C., (Rtd.), CFR: Selected Speeches and Reflections, Spiritan Publications, Onitsha. SNAAP Press Nig. Ltd., Enugu, 2006, 834 pp.
  25. In The Footsteps of Our Founders: A History of the Spiritan Province of Nigeria (1953-2002). [A collaborative work with Casimir Iheanyi Eke, CSSp and Augustine Onyeneke, CSSp.] Spiritan Publications, Onitsha, SNAAP Press Nig. Ltd., Enugu, 2006, xviii+610 pp.
  26. Technography of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs): Implications for Development in Third World Countries, in Madonna International Journal of Research, Vol. 2, No. 1, May 2008, pp.
  27. The Lingo of Computers & Computer Technology, Spiritan Publications, Onitsha. SNAAP Press Nig. Ltd., Enugu, 2008, viii+515 pp.
  28. When the Lord Calls Me Home, Spiritan Publications, Onitsha. SNAAP Press Nig. Ltd., Enugu, 2008, 36 pp.
  29. The Church in Africa in Service to Reconciliation, Justice and Peace: A Personal Reflection, in Emmanuel M.P Edeh, CSSp (Ed.) The Church of Jesus the Saviour in Africa, Volume One (Lineamenta), Madonna University Publications, Uwani, Enugu, 2009, pp. 105-142.
  30. The Church-Family of God at Work: Witness and New Perspectives – The Challenges of Catholic University Communities in Service to Reconciliation, Justice and Peace, in Emmanuel M.P Edeh, CSSp (Ed.) The Church of Jesus the Saviour in Africa, Volume Two (Instrumentum Laboris), Madonna University Publications, Uwani, Enugu, 2009, pp. 201-233.
  31. The Death of Geography and Geographers in the Nigerian Educational System: What We Stand to Lose, in Madonna International Journal of Research, Vol. 2, No. 2, 2009, pp. 33-58.
  32. Testing a Hypothesized Probability of Location Model for the Evolution and Spatial Diffusion of Informal Tailoring Industry in the Old Oyo State Metropolitan Areas 1900-1989, in Madonna International Journal of Research, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2010, pp. 54-78.
  33. Emmanuel M.P. Edeh, CSSp., OFR: Man of Peace, His Life & Works Vol. 1. Madonna University Press, Uwani-Enugu, 2010, 162 pp.
  34. Edeh's Philosophy: Philosophy and Society Series, (Editor), Madonna University Press, Uwani-Enugu, 2010, xii+163.
  35. Servant-Leader Emmanuel M. P. Edeh: An Inspiration in Youth Empowerment & Poverty Alleviation: The Nigerian Experience, Madonna University Press, Uwani-Enugu, 2011, 105 pp.
  36. The Effect of Railway Construction on the Growth of Export Agriculture: The Nigerian Experience, in Madonna International Journal of Research, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2011, pp. 1-37.
  37. The Spatio-socio-economic Impacts of Emmanuel Edeh's Philosophy of Practical and Effective Charity, in Madonna International Journal of Research, Vol. 4, No. 2, 2011, pp. 1-27.
  38. Developing a Probability of Location Model for Testing the Spatial Diffusion of Informal Tailoring Industry in the Old Oyo State Metropolitan System, in Madonna International Journal of Research, Vol. 5, No. 1, 2012, pp. 1-39.
  39. Reassessing the Methodology for Small-Scale Enterprises' Policy Impact Evaluation: A Nigerian Case Study, in Madonna International Journal of Research, Vol. 5, No. 2, 2012, pp. 1-35.
  40. The Challenges of Sustainability of Fr. Emmanuel Edeh's Youth Empowerment Programmes: The Pros and Cons of Charismatic Leadership, in Madonna International Journal of Research, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2013, pp. 1-23.
  41. Spatial Organisation and Analysis of Tailoring Industry in the Ibadan (Nigeria) Metropolitan Area, Madonna International Journal of Research, Vol. 6, No. 2, 2013, pp. 1-40.
  42. In The Service of the Kingdom: Pastoral Challenges of Rev Fr George Akanigwo, CSSp. (2013). Spiritan Publications: SNAPP Press Nig. Ltd., Enugu; pp. 1-111.
  43. By His Grace and Seat Belt. (2013). Spiritan Publications: Onitsha, Nigeria. E-Edition, pp. 1-28.
  44. The Charisms of the Fathers and Brothers of Jesus the Saviour. (2013). Spiritan Publications: Onitsha, Nigeria. E-Edition, pp. 1-98.
  45. Economic Structure and Impact of Tailoring Industry in Ibadan (Nigeria) Metropolitan Area, Madonna International Journal of Research, Vol. 7, No. 1, 2014, pp. 1-32.
  46. Tracking the Global Spatial Reach of Edeh's Philosophy of Thought and Action (EPTAISM) Using Geographic Information System (GIS) Technology. (2014). Madonna University Press, Uwani-Enugu, pp. 1-32.
  47. Economic Imperative of Quality Education for All in Developing Countries (2015). A Paper presented at Merc Data Consulting (MDC) International Conference held at Enugu State University of Science and Technology Business School, Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria from June 22-24, 2015.
  48. The Power of Positive Thinking and Acting on Self-Valuation: A Personal Reflection. (2015). A paper presented at Madonna International Conference of Researchers and Experts, 2015 at Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria.
  49. How an Educational Institution can Transform the Spatial-Socio-Economic Landscape of a Rural Community: The Federal Polytechnic Idah Experience, in Madonna International Journal of Research, Vol. 7, No. 2, 2015, pp. 1-12.
  50. "ICT Capacity Building: Adapting to the Ever Changing Teaching and Learning Platforms (Environments) in Nigerian Higher Education". A Keynote Address presented at the Opening Ceremony of ICT Capacity Building: A Workshop on the Basics of Computer Literacy in Nigerian Higher Education held at Caritas University, Amorji-Nike, Enugu, Nigeria from January 18-20, 2016.
  51. Competent and Responsible Use of Modern Means of Communication Among Priests and Religious in Nigeria. A Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of Eastern Formators Association of Nigeria (FAN) held at Holy Rosary Retreat and Conference Centre, Nsukka, Nigeria from April 4-5, 2016.
  52. Challenges and Opportunities in Formation and Mission: The Role of Competent and Responsible Use of ICT and Modern Means of Communication in Formation Communities in Madonna Journal of International Research, Vol. 8, No. 2, 2017, pp. 1-25.
  53. Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct for Urban and Regional Planning Profession (2017). An Expert's Paper presented at the 2017 Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria (TOPREC) Induction Ceremony held at Shehu Musa Yar'adua Centre, Abuja on Thursday 27th July 2017.
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