1) Let us about the man Chuks.
Okafor John Chukwuka was born on the 3rd day of January. I am a native of Ndi-ejezie village, Arondizuogwu in Imo state, Nigeria. I am from a family of five. Two older siblings and my parents.
2) How has the journey been has a philosophy student from year 1 to your finals?
Honestly, it hasn't been an easy journey. The journey has been rough as a student of philosophy from year1 to date. However, there has been a tremendous transformation in my life as a student of philosophy as philosophy tends to sanitize all aspect of an individual life.
3) You are the president of the department of philosophy, was it easy getting the position or what task did you have to go through?
The position of the presidency is really an height, and just as getting to the mountain top isn't an easy task, it wasn't less easy for me, even though I eventually contested unopposed as my contenders deemed it fit to quit. I will say, given that there was no opposition eventually, it was easy. But on a second thought, seeing that I came out unoppossed, and that over 350 Napsites voted me I would say it wasn't an easy task getting the love of men. It is a rare privilege and I am still honored by it.
4) what are your plans for the depart of philosophy?
Simply put, all my plans for the department is channelled towards making the voice of philosophy heard, both within its faculty and the school at large.
5). Do you think your regime would be the best tenure as the president of philosophy?
The failure of a plant is determined by its poor components that constitutes the plant as a whole. Given that the executive members of the great National Association of Philosophy Students, University of Lagos, are skilled men, I'm optimistic that this administration of ours would be the best in the history of the department so far.
6) Did you ever nurture the plan to be the president of philosophy?
Not until the end of my 2nd session in school.
7) If you are not the president of the department, what would you have engaged your time doing?
Well, before becoming the president of NAPS, I was first a student of philosophy. If I wasn't the president, I would spend my remaining days in the institution as it is expected of a student.
8). What do you have to tell the class of 18, which is your class?
Well, I would love them to consider me their representative(mouthpiece) and not as their president. I Would also want them to know that I look forward to havING a blissful final year experience with them.
9). If you had the chance to change something in the department of philosophy, what would it be?
Under the leadership of Prof. Godwin Emmanuel Azenabor, as the Head of the department of Philosophy, Dr. Modestus as the staff adviser, Dr. Fatai Asodun as the examination officer, the various course advisers and the lecturers at large. I would say the department as a whole is doing fine.
10). With great power comes great responsibility, tell us the pros and cons of the office.
"To whom much is given, much is expected " , this I dare not refute. Though the office comes with so much fame or recognition. However, a single mistake must not gain positive entry as it cannot be hidden from the obvious. Come rain come shine, everything still points to the president.
11). Any final words to your friends, family and colleagues?
Of course. I'd Love to express gratitude to those who believed in my vision and gave me the opportunity to stand in their stead. Thanks to some of the graduates who despite being graduants still have the interest of the department at heart and believed in my ability. Also, to my lectures who took it upon themselves to advise me prior and after the election, thanks alot. And finally, to my family, "I love you all". God bless Naps-Unilag.
