Anuli B Okoli
Biographic Data
| ID | 4052415 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Anuli B Okoli |
| GIVEN NAMES | Anuli B |
| FAMILY NAME | Okoli |
| SIGNATURE | OKOLI A B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nigeria |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7079-270X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Role of church-based organizations in the care of widowed older adults in Enugu State, Nigeria
Spousal death usually leads to social, emotional, economic, and health breakdown. This is worrisome in Nigeria with respect to older adults consequent upon poor formal care systems. The study ascertained the roles of church in the care of widowed older adults. Qualitative data were collected from 28 widowed aged 60 and above using Focus Group Discussion and In-depth Interview. The data were analysed thematically. Church-based organizations are no…
Catholic Priests’ Involvement in Nigerian Politics
Going against their sacred calling, Catholic priests are using the pulpit to engage in partisan politics. This emerging trend has stirred mixed feelings. Exploring this new reality in the light of religion and social transformation, this paper argues that political preaching is religious obligation found in the Catholic Social Teachings and a positive response to social change. While this novelty faces a lot of challenges, this study shows differ…
The strategic use of ethnic and religious identity in Nigerian elections by the two dominant political parties
This article examines the use of religion and ethnicity during elections in Nigeria. Nigeria’s diverse ethno-religious landscape has profoundly shaped its political dynamics, and political parties often leverage these identities to gain electoral advantage. During elections, Nigerians tend to align with political parties based on the party’s religious ideology. Self-serving politicians and political parties have turned to religion as a campaign t…
Food practices as informing religious identity and connections in Oguta, Southeastern Nigeria
There is an increasing awareness of African Traditional Religion and cultures in terms of identification, preservation, documentation and celebration mostly in the areas of festivals, masquerades, cultic groups, spirituality and architecture. However, one area that has not been explored is food practice. This daily human experience, which has aura of sacredness and moral values, is a significant part of African traditional religion. This study ex…
Widowhood practices and the church in south-east Nigeria
Widowhood practice is an unjust cultural practice directed against women who lose their husbands. The effects of this long-time culture on society, especially women, are continuing even in the 21st century as a result of rules, laws and regulations, and cultural values that have been laid down by the ancestors and nurtured by subsequent generations. The findings of the research indicated that discriminatory widowhood practices were humiliating to…
The role of Christianity in gender issues and development in Nigeria
Gender issues permeate all socio-cultural institutions. They condition how people of different genders see themselves, act and relate with each other in any giving situation and time. In Nigeria, the issue of gender is one that affects all facets of human life. It affects personality traits, gender role behaviour, social status, acquisition of property, inheritance, occupation and responsibility in the family, and society. Since most traditional …
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The role of Christianity in gender issues and development in Nigeria
Gender issues permeate all socio-cultural institutions. They condition how people of different genders see themselves, act and relate with each other in any giving situation and time. In Nigeria, the issue of gender is one that affects all facets of human life. It affects personality traits, gender role behaviour, social status, acquisition of property, inheritance, occupation and responsibility in the family, and society. Since most traditional …
Widowhood practices and the church in south-east Nigeria
Widowhood practice is an unjust cultural practice directed against women who lose their husbands. The effects of this long-time culture on society, especially women, are continuing even in the 21st century as a result of rules, laws and regulations, and cultural values that have been laid down by the ancestors and nurtured by subsequent generations. The findings of the research indicated that discriminatory widowhood practices were humiliating to…
Food practices as informing religious identity and connections in Oguta, Southeastern Nigeria
There is an increasing awareness of African Traditional Religion and cultures in terms of identification, preservation, documentation and celebration mostly in the areas of festivals, masquerades, cultic groups, spirituality and architecture. However, one area that has not been explored is food practice. This daily human experience, which has aura of sacredness and moral values, is a significant part of African traditional religion. This study ex…
Catholic Priests’ Involvement in Nigerian Politics
Going against their sacred calling, Catholic priests are using the pulpit to engage in partisan politics. This emerging trend has stirred mixed feelings. Exploring this new reality in the light of religion and social transformation, this paper argues that political preaching is religious obligation found in the Catholic Social Teachings and a positive response to social change. While this novelty faces a lot of challenges, this study shows differ…
The strategic use of ethnic and religious identity in Nigerian elections by the two dominant political parties
This article examines the use of religion and ethnicity during elections in Nigeria. Nigeria’s diverse ethno-religious landscape has profoundly shaped its political dynamics, and political parties often leverage these identities to gain electoral advantage. During elections, Nigerians tend to align with political parties based on the party’s religious ideology. Self-serving politicians and political parties have turned to religion as a campaign t…
Role of church-based organizations in the care of widowed older adults in Enugu State, Nigeria
Spousal death usually leads to social, emotional, economic, and health breakdown. This is worrisome in Nigeria with respect to older adults consequent upon poor formal care systems. The study ascertained the roles of church in the care of widowed older adults. Qualitative data were collected from 28 widowed aged 60 and above using Focus Group Discussion and In-depth Interview. The data were analysed thematically. Church-based organizations are no…
Religion, Society, and Development (5 works) · Sociology (5 works) · Gender Studies (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Business (2 works) · Christian Theology and Mission (2 works) · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Politics (2 works) · Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria (2 works)