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Nkuzi Nnam is a Professor of Philosophy and the founding director of Black World Studies at 91Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½. He received his bachelor's degree in philosophy, summa cum laude, as well as a master's degree in theology and a Ph.D. in Jurisprudence from DePaul University.

Dr. Nnam has published numerous articles and four books. His first book A Comparative Study of Anglo- American and Nigerian Jurisprudence. The second book is Colonial Mentality in Africa. The third is Igbo Jurisprudence: An African Philosophy of Laws. His latest book is entitled Exegesis: A Munson Interpretation Of Matthews, John, and Acts of Apostles.

Nnam founded 91Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½'s University Black World Studies Major and created the Elders' Council, an advisory board that mentors and financially supports students majoring in Black World Studies. He launched a partnership with Ohio 91Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ establishing a joint major in Black World Studies. He also fostered a partnership with Proviso Township High School to offer a dual credit Black World Studies course "African and African- American Thought," and trained eleven instructors to teach the class in the fall and spring semesters

A native of Nigeria, Nnam takes pride in introducing students to the history and rich culture of Africa. He has led study-abroad trips to Ghana, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago. Students, particularly students of color, have referred to the trips as life-changing. He also established 91Â鶹ӳ»­´«Ã½ as a Center for Igbo Studies and has presented on campus annual conferences attracting Igbo scholars from all over the world.