Basil Ugorji
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Education
Ph.D.
Conflict Analysis and ResolutionNova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL 2022M.A.
Philosophy: Critical Thinking, Practice and ConflictsUniversit茅 de Poitiers, France 2011B.A.
PhilosophyUniversity of Ibadan, Nigeria 2005Basil Ugorji
About
Basil Ugorji, Ph.D., is a distinguished peace and conflict scholar whose work examines the intersections of historical memory, conflict resolution, and national reconciliation in postwar transitional societies. He is the founder and executive director of the (ICERMediation) in New York. A leader in advancing dialogue and reconciliation, he is also the editor of the and the convener of the , where scholars, policymakers, and practitioners engage in critical discussions on conflict resolution and peacebuilding strategies worldwide.
A sought-after public speaker and policy analyst, Dr. Ugorji has been invited by esteemed intergovernmental organizations, including the United Nations in New York and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, to share his expertise on violence and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities. His insights have also been featured in both local and international media, including interviews with France24.
Through his unwavering commitment to ethno-religious mediation, conflict resolution, national reconciliation, and cultural revitalization, he continues to be a driving force in the pursuit of global peace and understanding. Having lived and studied in Nigeria, Togo, France, and the United States, he brings a rich global perspective to both his research and teaching. Dr. Ugorji earned a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Basil teaches Managing Human Conflict II and Introduction to Anthropology. He also teaches Mediation Theory and Practice as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership in New York City. In addition to his academic roles, he has trained over one hundred professionals in advanced mediation practices utilizing a range of mediation models.
Dr. Ugorji鈥檚 research investigates the silences and erasures surrounding the history and memory of the Nigeria-Biafra War (1967鈥1970). He shows that the deliberate repression and distortion of memory not only obstruct reconciliation but also sustain grievances that continue to shape Nigeria鈥檚 domestic politics and foreign policy orientation. His work further examines the relationship between transformative learning and conflict styles, drawing on both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Building on this foundation, his forthcoming book, History of the Nigeria-Biafra War: Repression, Resurgence, and Transformative Learning (Routledge, forthcoming), makes a compelling case for using transformative history education to confront the lingering legacies of war, foster reconciliation, and strengthen conflict resolution practices. He also explores how critical engagement with suppressed narratives can reshape conflict resolution styles, mitigate intergenerational trauma, and cultivate collaboration in postwar and postcolonial societies.
Dr. Ugorji has an extensive publication record, including peer-reviewed articles and book chapters such as 鈥溾 in Ethnic Studies Review and 鈥溾 in Peace and Conflict Resolution in Africa: Lessons and Opportunities, published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. He is currently working on a transformative history education textbook titled History of the Nigeria-Biafra War: Repression, Resurgence, and Transformative Learning.