Professor of Cultural Anthropology

Nigerian-born Professor Kokunre A. Agbontaen-Eghafona who was appointed 10 July 2020 to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences as an Ordinary Member. / Professor Kokunre A. Agbontaen-Eghafona

“This elevation is a miracle of God”: Nigerian Professor Appointed to Pontifical Academy

Jul 15, 2020

The Nigerian Professor of Cultural Anthropology who was recently appointed to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences by the Holy Father has described the appointment as an “elevation” that “is a miracle of God.”

Professor Kokunre A. Agbontaen-Eghafona, appointed by Pope Francis as an Ordinary member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences on Friday, July 10, 2020.

Pope Francis Appoints Nigerian Professor of Cultural Anthropology to Pontifical Academy

Jul 10, 2020

A Nigerian Professor of Cultural Anthropology with research interests in oral literature and ethnography as well as peoples and cultures in her native country of Nigeria and Africa in general among other specific areas of study has been appointed as an Ordinary member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.

Professor of Cultural Anthropology

“This elevation is a miracle of God”: Nigerian Professor Appointed to Pontifical Academy

Pope Francis Appoints Nigerian Professor of Cultural Anthropology to Pontifical Academy

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