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DAISY NWACHUKWU
Daisy Nwachukwu pioneering member of The circle of concerned African women theologians and the founder of Robert institute for mission and development Daisy Nwachukwu(born in 1942) ,was a Nigerian scholar ,counsellor and a theologian .she was the first female professor in the education department at the University of Calabar and the third female professor in the whole university. She was (RIMAD) , an organization affiliated with Ajayi Crowther University , Oyo state . She wrote extensively on education, counseling and theology with a focus on issues affecting women in Africa .
Early life and family
Nwachukwu was born in 1942 in Ihie town, Isiala Ngwa,present day Abie state, Nigeria . She is a daughter of Mr Robert and Mrs Mabel Nwachukwu.Her parents were missionaries of the church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion .She was a mother to five children and adopted sons and daughters.
Education
Nwachukwu attended various primary school and secondary institution in the eastern region of Nigeria.After completing her General certificate of Education (O and A levels) , she joined the University of Nigeria Nsukka in 1965 and pursued a bachelor's degree in french and English . Despite interruption caused by the Nigeria civil war , she successfully completed her bachelor's degree and graduated in 1972. Nwachukwu then furthered her studies at Colombia university teachers college in New York where she earned her three degrees; Master of Arts( M.A), Masters of Education (M.ed) and Doctor of Education (Ed.D). She also did her Ph.D studies in pastoral counseling.
Career life
Nwachukwu returned to Nigeria after completing her post graduate studies and joined the national commission for UNESCO Nigeria, under the federal ministry of education in logos where she held leadership roles in education .She later moved into academia at the University of Calabar where she served as the head of department of educational foundational and administration.She also helped establish a sub -department of library studies. At the University of Calabar, she become the first woman to serve as dean of any faculty and was appointed as the first female professor in the faculty of education making her the third woman to hold professorship in the entire institution.
Nwachukwu also served as the universe Orator and delivered the institution 39th inaugural lecture.she helped design the institutions practicum framework for guidance and counseling at both graduate and post graduate levels. She also introduced new post graduate course such as PhD in pastrol counseling. Nwachukwu also supervised numerous students including 21 doctoral graduates , many of whom became professors, provosts and vice chancellor She also developed a novel therapeutic frame work known as the 'five faces ' of man entailing both spirituality and psychotherapy.In a seminar during the reception of the circle of concerned Africa women theologians. She presented a paper titled " The context of African women's life" where she opposed unfair treatment of women and stigmatisation.One of her best work is that called Women and Religion which shows the challenges that are faced by women in the society.
Nwachukwu was a member of professional and academic bodies including, The circles of concerned African women theologians, counseling association of Nigeria , American psychological association , American association of counseling development, society for international development, African association for Pastrol and counseling studies, women health and research network in Nigeria, International women's health coalition , society of international care and counseling , American educational research association , Reading association of Nigeria and American association for Pastarol counseling.
Nwachukwu worked as a consultant in several African countries including Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya ,and South Africa. She also worked an international visiting scholar at the University of Edinburgh , Scotland in 1991, consultant to organizations including the World Council of Churches in Geneva, Lutheran World Federation,UNICEF, UNESCO, Oxford Center for mission studies in England, Society for intercultural pastoral care and counselling (Germany) and the United Nations Women and Development Peace Education Program (USA).
Community work
Nwachukwu founded the Robert Institute for mission and development (RIMAD) which blended spirituality with psychotherapy and partnered with Ajayi Crowther University to offer Diploma and Christian counselling. She also served as trustee of the Chapel of Redemption at the University of Calabar, inaugurated the Grace Consulate and was active in the Sisters Bethany Fellowship.
Legacy
Nwachukwu retired after 33 years of service at the University of Calabar. She was celebrated in the 2018 Festschrift counselling, globalization and vocationalisation of education in multicultural settings which described her as "blessed" for her contribution in academia, faith and community. Her legacy continues through her students, her writings and her role in African Women's Theology and Pastoral counselling.
Awards and recognition
Nwachukwu received several scholarship and awards including the mission scholarship from the Niger-Delta Diocese of the
LINKED in 1965-1966, an honour student award at the University of Nigeria, in 1966-1967, The Federal Government of Nigeria scholarship in 1978-1980