Dr. Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu
Dr. Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu is a READER in IGBO, AFRICAN AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Igbo, African And Communication Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | IGBO, AFRICAN AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2021) February, 2015 to August, 2018 Doctor Of Philosophy Igbo Culture And Civilization |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2021) September, 2011 to August, 2014 Masters Igbo Culture And Civilization |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2018) February, 2015 to August, 2018 Doctor Of Philosophy Igbo Culture And Civilization |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2018) September, 2014 to August, 2018 PhD |
| 5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2014) September, 2011 to August, 2014 M. A |
| 6 | Anambra State College Of Education, Awka. (NCE, December, 1989) September, 1986 to December, 1989 NCE Igbo/Religious Studies |
| 7 | Anambra State College Of Education, Awka. (NCE, December, 1989) September, 1986 to December, 1989 NCE Igbo/Religious Studies |
| 8 | Anambra state college of education Awka. (NCE, December, 1989) October, 1986 to June, 1989 NCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | GST Co-ordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University July, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Member faculty of Arts conference committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University June, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Member CCMAS committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | CEP Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2021 to November, 2021 |
| 5 | CEP Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2020 to October, 2021 |
| 6 | Member, Culture, Artifacts & Crafts Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2020 to October, 2021 |
| 7 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2018 to October, 2021 |
| 8 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 9 | Departmental finance officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2014 to October, 2019 |
| 10 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2014 to August, 2015 |
| 11 | Chairman students advisory committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2013 to October, 2019 |
| 12 | Member, departmental library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2013 to October, 2014 |
| 13 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2012 to August, 2014 |
| 14 | Master 11, Unizik High School, Awka May, 2010 to November, 2012 |
| 15 | Principal 111, Nawfia Community Sec Sch, Nawfia July, 2008 to May, 2010 |
| 16 | Senior Master, Nawfia Community Sec Sch, Nawfia September, 2005 to July, 2008 |
| 17 | Master 1, Nawfia Community Sec Sch, Nawfia July, 2002 to July, 2005 |
| 18 | Master 11, Community Sec Sch, Umuokpu July, 1999 to July, 2002 |
| 19 | Master 11, Community Sec Sch, Umuokpu June, 1999 to June, 2002 |
| 20 | Senior Master, State Education Commission, Awka June, 1996 to May, 2010 |
| 21 | Senior Master, State Education Commission, Awka June, 1996 to May, 2010 |
| 22 | Master 111, St. Michael's Model Comprehensive Sec Sch,Nimo June, 1996 to June, 1999 |
| 23 | Master 111, St. Michael's Model Comprehensive Sec Sch,Nimo June, 1996 to July, 1999 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2024, August) justice and social control in the traditional igbo society |
| 2 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu phD. (2024, June) Justice and social control in the traditional Igbo society Fab educational publishers |
| 3 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu phD. (2023, July) Nka na akaoru ndi igbo , pp 125 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2021, March) Ile O bia n'ala Igbo Omumu Agumagu na Omenala Igbo |
| 2 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2021, May) Aghotaazaaa Amumamu utoasusu Igbo |
| 3 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2021, June) Onwu Na Nghota Ndi Igbo |
| 4 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2021, June) Onodu Ndiichie N'ala Igbo |
| 5 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2021, June) Edemede |
| 6 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2016, October) Igbo Traditional Marriage Customs and values Humanities and African Values |
| 7 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2015, October) Onwu na Nghota ndi Igbo |
| 8 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2015, September) Uzo Igu Oge n'Ala Igbo |
| 9 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2015, April) Echiche Ndi Igbo Gbasara Chukwu |
| 10 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2015, October) Aghotaazaa |
| 11 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2013, February) Usoro ochichi n'ala Igbo Ntoala omumu Asusu Igbo Maka Ndi no n' I'll okwukwo ukwu |
| 12 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2013, June) The role of culture in policy implementation and nation building The Humanities and nation building |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu & Lotachukwu Loveth Amalukwue. (2025, June), "Traditional architecture among the Igbo of Nigeria: A traditional perspective", Journal of philosophy, policy,and strategic studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 5) |
| 2 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2024, May), "ỤKABỤILU: NHIBEREISI AMAMIHE NA NDỤNDỊIGBO MAKA IWULITE OBODO", ESTAGA: Journal of Interdisplinary perspectives |
| 3 | Chinweze chinedu evaristus & Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu phD. (2024, June), "Wildlife conservation: It's role in the promotion of recreational activities in Nigeria of", Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 44-50 |
| 4 | Joy onyinye Onuegbu & Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2024, November), "Ilu igwe nwaanyi n'okpuru ochichi onicha nootu Anambra steeti n'oge gboo na oge ugbua", Ijele international journal of Igbo studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 68-80 |
| 5 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2023, October), "Egwu odinala igbo: Ngwaoru eji azulite umuaka", Nigerian journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 66 to 75 |
| 6 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2022, October), "African Traditional System of Governance in Peace Keeping and Conflict Resolution: The Igbo System", Ochendo: An African Journal of Innovative Studies, https://www.acjol.org/index |
| 7 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu and Ekeh Chidimma Angela. (2022, June), "ỊKWALITE ASỤSỤ IGBO SITE N'IJI NTANEETI", Igbo Scholars International Journal |
| 8 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2022, June), "Attitude Towards a Male and Female Child among the Igbo of Nigeria", Sapientia Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Developmental studies |
| 9 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu, chisom Lawrence Obigwe. (2022, June), "Afa:Ngwaoru ichoputa ihe Dara mmiri na ndu ndi igbo", Enyo, Vol. -3, (Issue -1), pp 72-82 |
| 10 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2021, August), "Globalization as unification :Effects on clothing", Igirigi:a multidisciplinary journal of African studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 44-60 |
| 11 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2021, June), "USE OF PROVERBS AS SOCIAL CONTROL MEASURES IN IGBO CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY: OYI OF ANAMBRA STATE AS EXAMPLE", Sapientia global Journal of Arts Hamanities and Development Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 12 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu: Ann Chinazo Onyekelu. (2021, September), "ANCESTRAL CULTS IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION: THEIR RELEVANCE IN THE CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN SOCIETY", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 4) |
| 13 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2021, September), "CUSTOMARY LAW FOR JUSTICE AND SOCIAL CONTROL IN IGBO SOCIETY", International Journal of Management, Social Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 14 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2021, December), "Culture and Dangers of Relegation: The Igbo Experience", Igede: Journal of Igbo Studies, https://www.academia.edu |
| 15 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu, Nkechinyere Anthonia Nwokoye. (2021, July), "Igbo Legal and Justice System :The case of Nteje", African journal of Language Research, Vol. -3, (Issue -4), pp 15-27 |
| 16 | Florence uju Ibeh, Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2021, July), "Asinilu umu anumanu na nsirihu:Nziputa owa echiche ha nwere na usoro amumamu ncheke", Odezurigbo:An international journal of Igbo African and Asian studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-11 |
| 17 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu, Ann C.Onyekelu. (2020, October), "Instruction of stability: A study of masquerade in Igbo Traditional Society", Odibendi: A journal of Igbo Consciousness, pp 199:208 |
| 18 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu: Ann Chinazo Onyekelu. (2020, September), "SOME FEATURES OF CULTURE IN THREE MAJOR NIGERIAN ETHNIC GROUPS FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT", Nigeria Journal of African Studies (NJAS), Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 19 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2020, July), "EBE A GA-AHỤ AKỤKỌALA NDỊ IGBO", Enyo:Jonal otu Ndi hi Edemede Akwalite Asusu Na Omenala Igbo |
| 20 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu: Charles Azubuike Nneke. (2020, November), "COVID-19 PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN AND THE IGBO AFRICAN FAMILES", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 12) |
| 21 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2020, August), "Revitalization Of African Moral Values", Igwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 6, pp 116-128 |
| 22 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu, Florence Uju Ibeh. (2020, July), "Language and the development of Igbo culture", Odezurigbo: An international journal of Igbo African and Asian studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 226-242 |
| 23 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2020, February), "Traditional Agencies Of Justice", Oracle of Wisdom: Journal of philosophy and public affairs |
| 24 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2019, April), "Ofo: The emblem of Justice", Odezuruigbo, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 25 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2019, October), "Ezi agamniihu na mmepe tọrọ atọ: ntụle usoro ọchịchị agbụrụ atọ Kacha Pụta ihe na Naịjirịa", OGIRISI: A New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 34:52 |
| 26 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2018, June), "MANAGING CHANGE IN CHILD UPBRINGING IN A GLOBALISED WORLD: THE IGBO CULTURAL HERITAGE EXPERIENCE", The creative Artist: A journal of theatre and Media Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 2) |
| 27 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2018, June), "Ebe a ga - ahu nsirihundu Ndi Igbo", Odezuruigbo, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1:16 |
| 28 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2018, October), "NZIPỤTA NDỤ NDỊ IGBO SITE N’ABỤ ỌDỊNALA", Odezuruigbo, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 50:57 |
| 29 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2018, November), "The Lessons of kola nut in searching for Nigeria’s unity", UJAH: Unizik Journal of arts and Humanities, Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 131:149 |
| 30 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2017, June), "The impact of culture on the development of a child", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 163:175 |
| 31 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2016, December), "Philosophy of Igbo proverbs: The logic, ethics and esthetics in Igbo culture", Journal of Religion and Haman Relations, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 69:83 |
| 32 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2016, August), "Igbo political organization and impunity", Mgbakoigba:Journal of African Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 33 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2016, March), "African Traditional Medical Practitioners and their Patronizer in the Contemporary Igbo Society", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Igbo Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 56:69 |
| 34 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2015, November), "The family as the bedrock of Igbo traditional society", Journal of Modern European Languages and Literature, Vol. 4, pp 199:128 |
| 35 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2014, June), "Ozo Title: A symbol of Leadership and Authority", Igbo scholars International Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 70:80 |
| 36 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2014, July), "Igbo Traditional Occupations and sustanence of modern man", Ideal International Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 170:183 |
| 37 | Ifeyinwa Cordelia Isidienu. (2014, May), "The Symbiosis in Formal and Informal Education", The Eagle of Igbo Literature |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Ntucha ngwaa Inwe Nnara: Nnwe Nnara Enwe Nnara na Nnara mgba Abuo N'olu Eziowele" (2024). Completed Masters project by Anekwe chika 2019016006FA |
| 2 | "Ilu igwe nwanyi n'okpuru ochichi Onitsha Nootu nke steeti Anambra n'oge ochie na n'oge ugbua" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Onuegbu Joy Onyinye |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Re: Years 2024 Tertiary Education Trust Fund Intervention for Academic Manuscript into Books : Disbursement of Frist Tranche of Funds" (May, 2024 to December, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Tetfund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Igirigi: A multidisciplinary journal of African studies" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Enyo" (July, 2022) |
| 3 | Editor, "Igirigi:A multidisciplinary journal of African studies" (August, 2021) |
| 4 | Editor, "Igirigi :A multidisciplinary journal of African studies" (August, 2021) |
| 5 | Editor, "Igirigi :a multidisciplinary journal of African studies" (July, 2021) |
| 6 | Editor, "Omumu Agumagu na Omenala Igbo" (June, 2021) |
| 7 | Editor, "Enyo" (June, 2020) |
| 8 | Editor, "Odibendi" (July, 2020) |
| 9 | Editor, "Odezuruigbo" (May, 2016) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal of Chinese and African Studies" (July, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Ogbu chi and Womanhood in umunri Igbo in Njikoka LGA and Ikem Nando in Anambra East L. G. A Anambra State" (March, 2024 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Uloaka music in Igbo culture to creature" (October, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Roselind colwillis missionary social works in methodist church Nigeria :A challenge to the contemporary church" (December, 2019 to January, 2020). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Cultural artifacts and crafts committee" (February, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of Arts conference committee" (June, 2023 to May, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2023 to October, 2023) |
| 4 | Faculty of Arts conference committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2021 to May, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Igbo Studies Association" (member since 2024), http:// cirw.igbostudies.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "APAS: Association for the Promotion of African Studies" - 08062912017 (member since 2020), https://www.apas.com |
| 3 | Full Member, "Linguistic Association of Nigeria" - 08038119305 (member since 2015), https://www.com |
| 4 | Full Member, "Teacher Registration Councilor Nigeria" - AN/S/07269 (member since 2007), https://www.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Mastering digital survey for research and evidence based decision making", (Virtual institute for capacity building in higher education), 11th November, 2025 to 13th December, 2025; ,zoom |
| 2 | "Reimagining sustainable development of Nigeria's South east region through a disruptive innovative model", (Forum of south east academic doctors), 17th July, 2025 to 18th July, 2025; Holy ghost cathedral Enugu Nigeria |
| 3 | "Otu Amumamu Igbo", (Society of Igbo studies), 24th July, 2024 to 25th July, 2024; Dept of Igbo African and communication studies |
| 4 | "Arts and the art of nation building", (Faculty of arts. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Faculty of Arts |
| 5 | "Ndu na Odimma Ndi Igbo (Igbo life and Well-being)", (Igbo Studies Association (ISA)), 11th May, 2023 to 13th May, 2023; Dominican University, River Forest, Chicago USA |
| 6 | "Ndu na odimma ndi igbo: Igbo life and wellbeing", (igbo studies association), 11th May, 2023 to 13th May, 2023; Zoom |
| 7 | "A Global Dialogue on African Philosophy, Religion and Culture: Prospects for Development", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies in collaboration with UNESCO inclusive policy lab), 24th May, 2022 to 27th May, 2022; Tangaza University College, Kenya |
| 8 | "A global dialogue on African philosophy, Religion and culture:prospects for development", (Association for promotion of African studies), 24th May, 2022 to 27th May, 2022; Zoom |
| 9 | "Igbo Language and the New Technologies", (Igwebuike community and Mozilla common voice), 28th March, 2022 to 29th March, 2022; Zoom |
| 10 | "African Ideologies And Innovative Trends And Advances: Honouring The Past And Shaping The Future", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies in collaboration with UNESCO inclusive policy lab), 25th May, 2021 to 26th May, 2021; Zoom |
| 11 | "The Impact Of Covid-19 On Africa And The Quest For Afrocentric Perspectives", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies in collaboration in collaboration with feedbackhall), 17th September, 2020 to 18th September, 2020; Zoom |
| 12 | "The Impact Of Covid-19 On Africa And The Quest For Afrocentric Perspectives", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies in collaboration with Feedbackhall), 17th September, 2020 to 17th September, 2020; Awka |
| 13 | "African Ideologies, Human Security And Peace- Building", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies in collaboration with Feedbackhall), 10th June, 2020 to 12th June, 2020; Zoom |
| 14 | "Democracy And Challenges Of Insecurity In Nigerian Development: The Role Of Information Technology", (Centre for unity, conflict resolution & development), 18th November, 2019 to 22nd November, 2019; Port Harcourt ( Uniport) |
| 15 | "Humanities And Leadership In Africa", (Faculty of Arts), 25th October, 2019 to 28th October, 2019; Awka |
| 16 | "Humanities And Change Management", (Faculty of Arts), 10th May, 2017 to 13th May, 2017; Awka |
| 17 | "Maiden Conference", (School of general studies), 26th May, 2016 to 28th May, 2016; Awka |
| 18 | "Humanities And Human Development", (Faculty of Arts), 4th May, 2016 to 7th May, 2016; Awka |
| 19 | "28th Annual Conference Of The Linguistics Association Of Nigeria", (Linguistics association), 2nd November, 2015 to 6th November, 2015; Awka |
| 20 | "The Humanities, Quality Control, Policy Implementation And Nation Building", (Faculty of Arts), 14th May, 2014 to 17th May, 2014; Awka |
| 21 | "Humanities & National Identity: Ethnicity, Security & Social Stability", (Faculty of Arts), 1st May, 2013 to 4th May, 2013; Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Practical AI tools for teaching and research excellence", (Association for Promotion of African studies), 29th July, 2025 to 29th July, 2025; Zoom |
| 2 | "Igbo Language and the New Technologies", (Igwebuike Community & Mozilla Common Voice), Zoom |