Godwin Sogolo is an Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja, and formerly Professor of Philosophy at the University of Ibadan, where he taught and conducted research for over three decades.
He obtained his B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, and his Ph.D. in Philosophy from Cardiff University of Wales, United Kingdom. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters (FNAL).
Professor Sogolo’s principal area of scholarship is African philosophy, with particular interests in traditional African thought systems: ethics, metaphysics, and social and political philosophy.
He has published extensively in books and leading scholarly journals, and has presented papers at numerous national and international conferences. He remains intellectually vibrant and actively engaged in academic research, scholarly writing, and the mentorship of younger scholars.
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In addition to his distinguished academic career, Professor Sogolo has rendered notable public and professional service. Among other appointments, he has served as a Member of the Governing Council of the National Open University of Nigeria, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, and Member of the Editorial Board of The Guardian (Nigeria) Newspapers.
Please join us for a panel discussion with our distinguished panelists, Professor Godwin Sogolo, Professor David Frankfurter, Professor John Azumah, Dr Claire P. Ayelotan, and Rev. Dr Grace Sintim Adasi, who will be sharing their expertise on “Witchcraft in Africa.”
Sunday, August 30, 2026
11 AM Austin
4 PM Ghana
5 PM Nigeria
6 PM South Africa
Register Here:
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