Dr. Odochi Silver Akujobi

Dr. Odochi Silver Akujobi is a READER in ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Odochi Silver Akujobi

Staff Profile

Dr. Odochi Silver Akujobi is an Associate Professor in the department of English Language and Literature, Nnamdi Azikiwe University and a consultant copy-editor 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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English Language And Literature, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ARTS
Department/Sub-Unit:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2014)
January, 2011 to August, 2014
PhD English Language
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2005)
January, 2000 to August, 2005
M.A. English Language
3Abia State University, Uturu. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1992)
September, 1988 to August, 1992
B.A. English Language And Literature
4COMMUNITY GIRLS' SECONDARY SCHOOL UMUNGASI, ABA. (SSCE, June, 1987)
September, 1982 to May, 1987
WASC O'LEVEL

Relevant/Working Experience

1DEPUTY DIRECTOR, QUALITY ASSURANCE, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
January, 2025 to Present
2Associate Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2022 to September, 2025
3Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2019 to November, 2022
4Coordinator, GS 101, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
March, 2019 to January, 2022
5Departmental ICT Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
September, 2017 to Present
6Coordinator for Arts, JUPEB, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
September, 2017 to Present
7COPY-EDITOR, USAID(CREATIVE ASSOCIATES)
March, 2017 to December, 2017
8LECTURER 1, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
October, 2016 to September, 2019
9Coordinator, Prescience Programme, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
September, 2015 to July, 2019
10LECTURER II, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
November, 2013 to September, 2016
11ASSISTANT LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
November, 2012 to November, 2013
12PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
October, 2011 to September, 2012
13SENIOR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
October, 2008 to September, 2011
14ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
October, 2005 to September, 2008
15ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
October, 2002 to September, 2005
16ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA
November, 1998 to September, 2002

Creative Output

Books
1Odochi 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
2Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2021, September) ACADEMIC READING: PROCEDURES AND PRACTICE Amaka Dreams Ltd, TeTfund Sponsored, pp 126
3Odochi 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
1Odochi 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
2Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2021, July) Reading Comprehension Fab Anieh Nig Ltd, pp 40-50
3Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2021, June) The Major Parts of Speech Fab Anieh Nig Ltd, pp 60-78
4Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, November) Listening and Note-taking Skills Amaka Dreams Ltd, pp 1-16
5Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, December) Unemployment: Effects on Social Stability and its implications for the Female Gender in Nigeria. SCOA Heritage, pp 555-568
6Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2017, June) Dramatic Literature Mizomas Printing and Pub. Co., pp 1-5
7Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2015, October) Female Discrimination and Authoritarianism: A Linguistic Perception. Brystevand, Anambra State, pp 393-398
8Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2015, November) The Major Parts of Speech Wonder-Choice Global Concept, Vol. 1, pp 52-100
9Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2015, February) The English Parts of Speech: Nouns and Pronouns Fab Education Books, pp 1-25
Journal Articles
1Akujobi, Silver Odochi, Chidimma B, Ike, Sylvanus C. Onyeachulam. (2025, April), "The Semiotic Resource System: A 21st Century Guide to Immigrants in Nigeria.", Journal of Language Studies and Arts, Vol. -3, (Issue 1), pp 15
2Mary Chinyere Samuel and Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2024, November), "The Impact of English Language on Nigerian Indigenous Languages: A Study of Language Shift and Language Death", Journal of Language Studies and Arts, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 21
3Precious A. Nwigwe and Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2024, May), "Narrative Adaptation in Fictional Works amidst Covid-19: A Comparative Analysis of Plot and Character Development in Nnamdi Anumihe’s The Lockdown", Journal of Language Studies and Arts, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 14
4Destiny Jachike Onyebuchi, Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2024, December), "Style, Lexical Choice, and Media Ideology of Select Newspaper Reports on IPOB Crisis", Journal of Language Studies and Arts, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 16
5Odochi Silver Akujobi, Chinenye E.Samuel-Enogwe. (2024, December), "The Role of Codification in Language Revitalization: A Study of Endangered Languages in Nigeria", Journal of Language Studies and Arts, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 9
6Odochi Silver Akujobi, Paschal O. Nnajiofor. (2024, September), "CREOLE AND IDENTITY: A STUDY OF LANGUAGE USE AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION", Journal of Language Studies and Arts, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 6
7Odochi 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
8Odochi 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)
9Odochi 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
10Odochi 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
11OS. 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
12Lucky 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
13O.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
14Odochi 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
15LA.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
16OS. 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
17CB.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
18Chinomnso 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
19Odochi 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
20Odochi 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
21Odochi 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
22Odochi 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
23Odochi 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
24Odochi 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
25Odochi 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
26Odochi 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
27Akujobi, 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
28Odochi 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
29Odochi 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
30Odochi 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
31Ngozi 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
32O.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
1Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2021, May), "Apocalyptic Discourses on Covid-19: Triggers to Covid-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Nigeria’", Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan
2Odochi 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.
3Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2021, April), "Infrastructural Challenges and the Informal Sector Activities in Nigeria.", UNIZIK Business School, International Conference
4Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, April), "Multilingualism and the Global Economy", Faculty of Arts/Humanities Association of Nigerian Universities UNICAL
5Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, May), "Paralinguistics among the Igbo and Yoruba Ethnic Groups of Nigeria", Centre for Language Research and English Proficiency (CLAREP)
6Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, October), "'Lifelong Learning: "The Panacea to Adult Illiteracy in Nigeria.", Reading Association of Nigeria Biennial Conference
7Odochi Silver Akujobi. (2018, April), "Ideological Conflicts: A Linguistic Approach", Faculty of Arts, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
8Odochi 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
9Odochi 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
10Odochi 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
11Odochi Silver Akujobi. L.Chinyeaka. (2015, October), "Pedagogical Evaluation of Digitized Second Language Learning in Nigerian Universities.", Benson Idahosa University, Benin International Conference
12Odochi 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
13Odochi 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
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.
3"Language Shift in the Discourse of Covid-19: A Case Study of Nnamdi Anumihe's The Locdown and A Handful of Dust." (2024). Completed Masters project by Amaka Precious Nwigwe
Grants
1Awardee: "Institution Based Research (IBR)" (May, 2024 to April, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND
2Awardee: "TetFund Intervention in Academic Manuscript" (June, 2021 to September, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND
Editorships
1Chief Editor, "Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies UNIZIK{AJELLS)" (October, 2021)
2Chief Editor, "EDITORSHIP OF BOOKS" (March, 2017)
Examinerships
1Chief Examiner, "JUPEB NATIONAL EXAM" (August, 2024 to August, 2024). Completed External Exam
2Chief Examiner, "Internal-external examination" (August, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam
3Chief Examiner, "INTERNAL-EXTERNAL EXAMINATION" (August, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam
4Chief Examiner, "External Examiner 2019/2020 Examinations" (December, 2020 to September, 2022). Completed External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1DEPUTY DIRECTOR QUALITY ASSURANCE, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2025)
2Chairperson, "FACULTY OF ARTS ICT COMMITTEE" (March, 2024 to March, 2025)
3Member, "Postgraduate Committee" (November, 2022 to December, 2022)
4Member, "Accreditation Committee" (November, 2022 to December, 2022)
5Member, "Conference Committee" (November, 2022 to December, 2022)
6Proofreader, "USAID" (March, 2017 to December, 2017)
7SECRETARY(UNIZIK CHAPTER), "READING ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA" (March, 2017 to May, 2019)
8ICT OFFICER, "Department of English Language and Literature(UNIZIK)" (June, 2017 to October, 2022)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Pragmatic Association of Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://pragmaticsng.org/
2Full Member, "European Centre for Research Training and Development UK" - 4841 (member since 2016), https://www.eajournals.org/about-ecrtd/
3Full Member, "Reading Association of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https://web.facebook.com/ReadingAssociationofNigeria/?_rdc=1&_rdr

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
1"2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE LITERARY SOCIETY OF NIGERIA.", (Literary Society of Nigeria), 6th May, 2025 to 9th May, 2025; Hybrid
Other Events
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