STAND FOR HUMANITY FOUNDATION
PRESS RELEASE
Prof Protus Nathan Uzorma delivers keynote address at Anti- Child Abuse workshop in Owerri Saturday
Renewed researcher, educator, public commentator and philosopher, Prof Protus Nathan Uzorma, will this Saturday October 3, 2026, deliver the keynote address at a one -day workshop being organized by our Organization, Stand For Humanity Foundation.
The worship which is centred on practical solutions to end child abuse, would have prof Uzorma speak on the theme " ERADICATING CHILD ABUSE THROUGH COMMUNITY AWARENESS."
The program which starts at 10am at the Old Takers compound situated at Works Layout in Owerri - Imo State is aimed at rolling out sustainable framework to curb incidences of child abuse in the society.
The worship is open to members and non members of the organization.
Stand for Humanity Foundation is intensifying its commitment to the prevention and eradication of child abuse through sustained public education, community awareness, professional engagement and capacity-building programmes designed to equip individuals and institutions with practical knowledge for protecting children.
WHO IS PROF PROTUS NATHAN UZORMA?.
Professor Protus Nathan Uzorma, popularly known as “The Reformer,” is an accomplished academic and public intellectual whose career spans philosophy, theology, education, law, criminology, social commentary and community development.
His extensive academic background includes qualifications in Computer Science, Entrepreneurship, Religious Education, Law, Philosophy, Criminology, Comparative Religion, Religious Education and Philosophy of Religion. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion from Prowess University, Delaware, USA, as well as a Ph.D. in Society and Religion from Imo State University, Owerri.
Prof. Uzorma has taught at several institutions, including Abia State University, Carolina Christian University (African Campus, USA), Gregory University, and currently serves as a Professor of Philosophy of Religion in the Department of Religion and Cultural Studies at the University of Uyo.
He is the originator of the Auto-Theistic Energetic Theory (ATET) and the author of more than thirty-five books and numerous academic journal articles. He is also an award-winning columnist and Fellow of several professional bodies, with national and international recognitions for his contributions to scholarship, theology, philosophy, education, leadership and social reform.
The appearance of Prof. Uzorma represents another important step in the Foundation's deliberate effort to bringing accomplished scholars, professionals, practitioners and public intellectuals to its platform to share knowledge and practical perspectives on issues affecting the society.
Prof Uzorma joins other distinguished personalities who have contributed to our Foundation's capacity-building initiatives include Prof. Kingsley Onyebuchi Nworgu, former Dean, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Imo State University, Owerri; Prof. Emeka Nwolisa, Professor of Paediatrics and Consultant Paediatrician at the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Owerri; Prof. Otitodiri Onyema of the Faculty of Law, Imo State University; a judge, Emperor Iwuala, Ph.D. (Law); Ori Martins, journalist and former Assistant Editor at The Sun Newspapers and journalism educator; Henry Okoye, spokesperson of the Imo State Police Command;, lawyers Chijioke Onwubuariri and Philip Ogwuegbu, and Rt Hon Ike C. Ibe, Ph. D ( law, from American University, Washington DC, who severed as Speaker of the Imo state House of Assembly, among other professionals and academics.
The organization which is led by its founder, Chidiebube Okeoma, believes that combating child abuse requires more than awareness after incidents occur. It requires continuous community education, responsible reporting, informed intervention, strong support systems and the active participation of families, schools, religious organisations, community leaders, professionals, government institutions and the wider public.
The weekend's programme will therefore provide an opportunity for participants to gain deeper insight into how community awareness can contribute to the early identification, prevention and reporting of child abuse, while strengthening collective responsibility for the safety and dignity of children.
Stand for Humanity Foundation led by Okeoma who is a renewed journalist and Human Rights protector is consequently inviting its registered members, non-members, professionals, community leaders, students, parents, young people and other members of the public to participate in this intellectually engaging and socially relevant programme.
The organization urges participants to be punctual and come prepared to learn, engage and contribute to a meaningful conversation on child protection.
Stand for Humanity Foundation remains committed to building a more informed, responsible and protective society where every child can live, learn and grow in safety and dignity.
Chibueze Ekechi,
Director, Media and Publicity,
October 1, 2026.