Leo Igwe
Leo Igwe holds an MA in philosophy from the University of Calabar in Nigeria, and a doctoral degree in religious studies from the University of Bayreuth in Germany. Igwe founded the Nigerian Humanist Movement, now the Humanist Association of Nigeria, in 1996. He shares his time directing the Advocacy for Alleged Witches, Critical Thinking Social Empowerment Foundation, Humanist Enabling Life Project, and serving on the board of Humanists International.
Posts by Leo Igwe
A Case for an International Humanist Institute
The international humanist movement needs a global training facility for its leaders. Humanism requires an institution that equips individuals who aspire to influence and... Read More
My Improbable Journey from Religion to Humanism
The quest for truth and meaning has propelled my journey, my improbable journey from religion to ethical humanism. I am a first-generation humanist. My... Read More
Boko Haram: How Political Islam Has Underdeveloped Northern Nigeria
When the drafters of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria enshrined in section 10 that “The Government of the Federation or... Read More