Dr. Odochi Silver Akujobi
Dr. Odochi Silver Akujobi is a READER in ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Odochi Silver Akujobi is a senior lecturer in the department of English Language and Literature, Nnamdi Azikiwe University and a consultant copyeditor with USAID. She is a veteran of language studies who has published widely both locally and internationally. She is a passionate writer with a flair for African literature. Dr. Akujobi is the author of three amazing books: Paralinguistic Communication in Nigerian Languages, published in Germany in 2018; Academic Reading: Procedures and Practice, which won the publishing rights of TeTfund and Odiuko, a novel which won the publishing rights of the School of General Studies, NAU; She is a prolific teacher in both the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of the university.
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Address: | English Language And Literature, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2014) January, 2011 to August, 2014 PhD English Language |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2005) January, 2000 to August, 2005 M.A. English Language |
| 3 | Abia State University, Uturu. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1992) September, 1988 to August, 1992 B.A. English Language And Literature |
| 4 | COMMUNITY GIRLS' SECONDARY SCHOOL UMUNGASI, ABA. (SSCE, June, 1987) September, 1982 to May, 1987 WASC O'LEVEL |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2019 to November, 2022 |
| 2 | Coordinator, GS 101, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2019 to January, 2022 |
| 3 | ICT Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2017 to November, 2022 |
| 4 | Coordinator for Arts, JUPEB, Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2017 to November, 2022 |
| 5 | COPY-EDITOR, USAID(CREATIVE ASSOCIATES) March, 2017 to December, 2017 |
| 6 | LECTURER 1, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2016 to September, 2019 |
| 7 | Coordinator, Prescience Programme, Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2015 to July, 2019 |
| 8 | LECTURER II, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA November, 2013 to September, 2016 |
| 9 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA November, 2012 to November, 2013 |
| 10 | PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2011 to September, 2012 |
| 11 | SENIOR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2008 to September, 2011 |
| 12 | ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2005 to September, 2008 |
| 13 | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2002 to September, 2005 |
| 14 | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA November, 1998 to September, 2002 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2021, June) Odiuko: The Story of an Amazon Anchor Book Publishers, Africa, https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Odiuko&ref=nb_sb_noss, pp 168 |
| 2 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2021, September) ACADEMIC READING: PROCEDURES AND PRACTICE Amaka Dreams Ltd, TeTfund Sponsored, pp 126 |
| 3 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, January) Paralinguistic Communication In Nigerian Languages Scholars' Press, https://www.amazon.com/Paralinguistic-Communication-Nigerian-Languages-Akujobi/dp/3639664949/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Paralinguistic+Communication+in+Nigerian+languages&qid=1630368430&sr=8-1, pp 164 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Odochi Silver Akujobi, C.B. Ike. (2022, November) Contemporary Issues on Colonial border Cultures Chikazlive Press Nigeria, https://www.nigerianjournalsonline.com/index.php/Feschschrifts/article/view/2885, Vol. 2, pp 457--464 |
| 2 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2021, July) Reading Comprehension Fab Anieh Nig Ltd, pp 40-50 |
| 3 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2021, June) The Major Parts of Speech Fab Anieh Nig Ltd, pp 60-78 |
| 4 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, November) Listening and Note-taking Skills Amaka Dreams Ltd, pp 1-16 |
| 5 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, December) Unemployment: Effects on Social Stability and its implications for the Female Gender in Nigeria. SCOA Heritage, pp 555-568 |
| 6 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2017, June) Dramatic Literature Mizomas Printing and Pub. Co., pp 1-5 |
| 7 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2015, October) Female Discrimination and Authoritarianism: A Linguistic Perception. Brystevand, Anambra State, pp 393-398 |
| 8 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2015, November) The Major Parts of Speech Wonder-Choice Global Concept, Vol. 1, pp 52-100 |
| 9 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2015, February) The English Parts of Speech: Nouns and Pronouns Fab Education Books, pp 1-25 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Odochi S. Akujobi, Chidinma Ike. (2022, June), "Ethnicity, Infrastructural Distribution and the informal Sector in Nigeria", Ohazurume: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 120-129 |
| 2 | Odochi S. Akujobi, Petra Onyia. (2022, May), "Standardization and Codification of Nigerian English: Blueprint for Grammaticality and Acceptability.", CACH Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Odochi S. Akujobi, Mirian Ucheike. (2022, March), "Desertification of Linguistic Ecology: The Southeast Experience", Igwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 295-307 |
| 4 | Odochi Silver Akujobi, G.I. Umoh. (2022, March), "Varieties of the English Language in Nigeria: The Sociolinguistic Implication on Communication.", International Journal of Arts, Languages, Linguistics and Literary Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 88-97 |
| 5 | OS. Akujobi; C.B. Ike. (2022, May), "Female Empowerment among the Igbo Extraction of Nigeria", Association of Igbo Scholars Forum Nigeria, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 79-94 |
| 6 | Lucky A. Onebunne, Odochi S. Akujobi. (2021, August), "THE COMMUNICATIVE RELEVANCE OF SLANG AMONG UNDERGRADUATES OF NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 88-95 |
| 7 | O.S. Akujobi, B.I. Eze. (2021, March), "A Computer-Mediated Discourse Analysis On Undergraduates' Facebook And WhatsApp", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 20 |
| 8 | Odochi Silver Akujobi & C.B. Ike. (2021, October), "Ecolinguistics and the Ecology of the Igbo Aborigenes of Nigeria", AKU: An African Journal of Contemporary Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 204-218 |
| 9 | LA.Onebunne; OS.Akujobi. (2021, October), "STUDENTS’ SLANGUAGE IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY (UNIZIK) AWKA, NIGERIA: ANY POSITIVITY?", AJELLS-AWKA JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERARY STUDIES, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 9-15 |
| 10 | OS. Akujobi; C.B. Ike. (2021, November), "Impact Assessment of Communication Gaps among Nigerian Immigrants in China during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Psycho-Social Perspective", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 210-217 |
| 11 | CB.Ike; OS. Akujobi. (2021, October), "Widowhood in Lonely Days: Unsung Casualties", AJELLS-AWKA JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERARY STUDIES, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 114-121 |
| 12 | Chinomnso Ihezie, Odochi Akujobi. (2020, August), "ACHIEVING READING READINESS IN EARLY YEARS", (AJELLS)AWKA JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERARY STUDIES, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 8 |
| 13 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2019, June), "THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COALESCENCE AND MULTILINGUALISM IN NIGERIA", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 16 |
| 14 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2019, July), "THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE HEGEMONY AND SOCIOLINGUISTIC EFFECTS ON INDIGENOUS NIGERIAN LANGUAGES", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 14 |
| 15 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2019, September), "Linguistic Elitism And The Conflict Of Ideologies: The African Perspective", PREORC Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 24 |
| 16 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2019, January), "The Power Of Multilingualism In A Globalized Economy", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 8 |
| 17 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2019, March), "The English Language And National Integration In A Multi-Ethnic Nation", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 5 |
| 18 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, December), "A Comparative Analysis Of The Paralinguistic Features Of The Igbo And Yoruba Ethnicities Of Nigeria", Research in English and Applied Linguistics, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 3 |
| 19 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2016, February), "The Dynamics Of Voice Qualifiers In Discourse: Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus", AFRREV LALIGENS: An International Journal of Language, Literature and Gender Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 15 |
| 20 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2016, April), "TEACHING ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES: A DECADAL COMPARISON OF LISTENING AND SPEAKING SKILLS IN THE USE OF ENGLISH TEXTS IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES.", International Journal of English Language Teaching, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 12 |
| 21 | Akujobi, O.S. , Chinyeaka, L.O.. (2016, April), "Digitizing Second Language Learning In Nigerian Universities: A Pedagogical Perspective.", Journal of Humanities and Social Science, Vol. 21, (Issue 4), pp 5 |
| 22 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2016, February), "The Impact Of The English Language On The Development Of African Ethos: The Igbo Experience", AFRREV IJAH: An International Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 9 |
| 23 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2015, February), "Evaluating Recommended Literature Texts For Senior Basic Education In Nigeria", UJAH-UNIZIK Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 26 |
| 24 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2015, July), "] Exploring The Semiotics And Praxis Of Paralinguistic Signs Between The Igbo And Hausa Extractions Of Nigeria", Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 10), pp 8 |
| 25 | Ngozi Ezenwa-ohaeto, Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2013, May), "English As A Second Language In Contemporary Nigerian Society, A Reality Or Farce?", AJELLS-AWKA JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERARY STUDIES, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 16 |
| 26 | O.S. Akujobi, E. Chukwu. (2012, August), "Challenges Of Effective English Language Learning In Nigeria Secondary Schools", AFRREV IJAH: An International Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 12 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2021, May), "Apocalyptic Discourses on Covid-19: Triggers to Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Nigeria’", Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan |
| 2 | Odochi S. Akujobi. (2021, April), "Impact Assessment of Communication Gaps among Nigerian Immigrants in China during the Covid-19 Pandemic: The Psycho-Social Perspective.", Grace Uzoma Okonkwo Foundation in collaboration with Institute of African Studies and the Dept.of English University of Nigeria, Nsukka. |
| 3 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2021, April), "Infrastructural Challenges and the Informal Sector Activities in Nigeria.", UNIZIK Business School, International Conference |
| 4 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, April), "Multilingualism and the Global Economy", Faculty of Arts/Humanities Association of Nigerian Universities UNICAL |
| 5 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, May), "Paralinguistics among the Igbo and Yoruba Ethnic Groups of Nigeria", Centre for Language Research and English Proficiency (CLAREP) |
| 6 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, October), "'Lifelong Learning: "The Panacea to Adult Illiteracy in Nigeria.", Reading Association of Nigeria Biennial Conference |
| 7 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, April), "Ideological Conflicts: A Linguistic Approach", Faculty of Arts, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University |
| 8 | Odochi Silver Akujobi, Abana, K.P. (2016, May), "'English Language Appreciation and Learning Outcomes among Undergraduates of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.", School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 9 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2016, June), "Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL): A Novel Pedagogical Approach in English Language Teaching and Learning.", Department of English Language and Literature |
| 10 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2015, May), "The Igbo perspective of the Impact of the English Language on the Development of African Values", Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 11 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. L.Chinyeaka. (2015, October), "Pedagogical Evaluation of Digitized Second Language Learning in Nigerian Universities.", Benson Idahosa University, Benin International Conference |
| 12 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2014, May), "'Nation Building: Sociolinguistic Import of Name-Clipping among Omambala Cultural Zone in Anambra State", Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University International Conference |
| 13 | Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2013, May), "The Contemporary and Remote Effects of Poverty on Social Stability and Its Implications on the Female Gender in Nigeria.", Faculty of Arts, NAU International Conference |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "A Computer-Mediated Discourse Analysis On Undergraduates' Facebook And WhatsApp" (September, 2014 to August, 2018). Completed Masters project by BLESSING IFUNANYA EZE |
| 2 | "Balanced Literacy Approach Versus Phonics Instruction: A Study of Learning Early-Reading in Primary School" (2023). Completed Masters project by Ihezie, Chinomso C. |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Intervention in Academic Manuscript and Books Publication Development" (June, 2021 to September, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TeTFund) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies UNIZIK{AJELLS)" (October, 2021) |
| 2 | Chief Editor, "EDITORSHIP OF BOOKS" (March, 2017) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Internal-external examination" (August, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "INTERNAL-EXTERNAL EXAMINATION" (August, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner 2019/2020 Examinations" (December, 2020 to September, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Postgraduate Committee" (November, 2022 to December, 2022) |
| 2 | Member, "Accreditation Committee" (November, 2022 to December, 2022) |
| 3 | Member, "Conference Committee" (November, 2022 to December, 2022) |
| 4 | Chairperson, "ICT Committee" (November, 2022 to December, 2022) |
| 5 | Proofreader, "USAID" (March, 2017 to December, 2017) |
| 6 | SECRETARY(UNIZIK CHAPTER), "READING ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (March, 2017 to May, 2019) |
| 7 | ICT OFFICER, "Department of English Language and Literature(UNIZIK)" (June, 2017 to October, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Pragmatic Association of Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://pragmaticsng.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "European Centre for Research Training and Development UK" - 4841 (member since 2016), https://www.eajournals.org/about-ecrtd/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Reading Association of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https://web.facebook.com/ReadingAssociationofNigeria/?_rdc=1&_rdr |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "2021 BIENNIEL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, FACULTY OF ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN", (FACULTY OF ARTS, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN), 17th May, 2021 to 18th May, 2021; IBADAN |
| 2 | "INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MIGRATION AND NEO-SLAVERY AS SIGNIFICANT FEATURES OF THE 21ST CENTURY", (INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES, THE GRACE UZOMA FOUNDATION & THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH AND LITERARY STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA.), 27th April, 2021 to 29th April, 2021; NSUKKA |
| 3 | "UNIZIK BUSNESS SCHOOL HYBRID INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (UNIZIK BUSINESS SCHOOL), 26th April, 2021 to 27th April, 2021; AWKA |
| 4 | "2019 FACULTY OF ARTS INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF ARTS, NAU), 25th October, 2019 to 26th October, 2019; AWKA |
| 5 | "16TH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THE READING ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA", (READING ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA), 2nd October, 2018 to 2nd October, 2018; AWKA |
| 6 | "ACADEMIC WRITING WORKSHOP FOR AFRICA: THE JOURNAL ARTICLE", (CENTRE FOR LANGUAGE RESEARCH AND ENGLISH PROFICIENCY), 28th May, 2018 to 2nd June, 2018; BENIN CITY |
| 7 | "2018 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF ARTS, NAU), 16th May, 2018 to 19th May, 2018; AWKA |
| 8 | "4TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF ARTS COOU), 25th April, 2018 to 27th April, 2018; IGBARIAM |
| 9 | "UNICAL 2018 MAIDEN FAHANU INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE", (FACULTIES OF ARTS/HUMANITIES ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES(FAHANU)), 13th April, 2018 to 17th April, 2018; CALABAR |
| 10 | "2017 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FACULTY CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF ARTS, NAU & CHINESE RESEARCH CENTRE OF NIGERIA), 10th May, 2017 to 13th May, 2017; AWKA |
| 11 | "JOINT UNIVERSITIES PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS BOARD WORKSHOP", (JUPEB), 12th December, 2016 to 13th December, 2016; LAGOS |
| 12 | "2016 POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH WORKSHOP: TRAIN THE TRAINERS", (SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, NAU), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; AWKA |
| 13 | "1ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERARY STUDIES", (DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE), 7th June, 2016 to 11th June, 2016; AWKA |
| 14 | "SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES CONFERENCE", (SGS UNIZIK), 26th May, 2016 to 28th May, 2016; AWKA |
| 15 | "2016 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FACULTY CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF ARTS, NAU), 4th May, 2016 to 7th May, 2016; AWKA |
| 16 | "INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING", (BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY), 6th October, 2015 to 9th October, 2015; BENIN CITY |
| 17 | "2015 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FACULTY CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF ARTS, NAU), 17th June, 2015 to 20th June, 2015; AWKA |
| 18 | "2014 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FACULTY CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF ARTS, NAU), 14th May, 2014 to 17th May, 2014; AWKA |
| 19 | "2013 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FACULTY CONFERENCE", (FACULTY OF ARTS, NAU), 1st May, 2013 to 4th May, 2013; AWKA |