Dr. Christian Ezenwa Chuks Ogwudile
Dr. Christian Ezenwa Chuks Ogwudile is a READER in IGBO, AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Dr Christian Ezenwa chuks Ogwudile. I am a Senior Lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
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Address: | Igbo, African And Asian Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | IGBO, AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2017) January, 2009 to January, 2017 Igbo Language & Linguistics |
| 2 | Univeristy of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2015) September, 1991 to December, 1997 BA Igbo Linguistics |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2008) April, 2001 to October, 2008 African And Asian Studies |
| 4 | Aguobu Owa High School. (SSCE, June, 1979) May, 1974 to May, 1979 SSCE |
| 5 | Central School Oghe. (FSLC, April, 1976) June, 1969 to September, 1974 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE, FACULTY OF ARTS, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA April, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Coordinator, Sandwich Programme, Dept. of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2022 to December, 2023 |
| 3 | Chairman, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2021 to October, 2021 |
| 4 | Coordinator, Sandwich Programme, Dept. of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to December, 2022 |
| 5 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2012 to Present |
| 6 | Teacher, College of Education Nsugbe January, 1984 to March, 1984 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Umeodinka, A.U., Ugochukwu,C.N, Ogwudile C. E. C.. (2024, March) Usoro Okwu Igbo (Igbo Syntax) Divine Publisshing |
| 2 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile, Edith U. Nwobu, Elizabeth N. Obiukwu. (2024, February) Ọmụmụ Ụtọasụsụ Igbo ma Ụmụakwụkwọ Hugotez Publications |
| 3 | A.U Umeodinka, Ugochukwu C. Christian E. C. Ogwudile, Ilechukwu D.I. (2019, June) Kpokopi Utoasusu Igbo na Ntughari maka ndi Sekondiri na Mahadum Divine Press, Awka, pp 136 |
| 4 | Christian E. Ogwudile, Thecla N. Udemmadu. (2017, June) Mmalite Omumu Asusu Igbo |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2020, May) Structuralist Theory of Culture Theories of Culture and Translation, pp 87 – 95 |
| 2 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2019, July) Women Marginalization: Causes and Effects on the Performance of their Socio-Spiritual Functions in Christian Churches in Nigeria On Justice, Equity & Dignity: Recreating Womanbeing in Contemporary African Society., pp 188- 196 |
| 3 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2018, February) Term Paper and Report Writing Technical English for Tertiary Eduction., pp 149-160 |
| 4 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2018, October) nterference Among Oghe Dialect Learners of the English Language Trail-Blazing Discourses on Linguistics and Igbo, pp 368-374 |
| 5 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2017, August) Audio-Lingual Method of Teaching and Learning Theories of Contextual Linguistics, pp 108-123 |
| 6 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2016, August) Mentalism Theories of Linguistics., pp 197-206 |
| 7 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2015, August) Arụ na Nsoala n’ala Igbo Ọmụmụ Agumagu na Omenala Igbo, pp 83 – 86 |
| 8 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2015, March) Egwu Qnwa’ Ọmụmụ Agumagu na Omenala Igbo., pp 87-89 |
| 9 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2015, September) Qj[: Xd[d[, Mpxtara na Uru ya Ọmụmụ Agumagu na Omenala Igbo., pp 90-96 |
| 10 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2015, November) Ah[r[okwu, Nkqwa ya na Xd[d[ ya d[ iche iche n’Igbo, Amxmamx Xtqasxsx Igbo, pp 48-53 |
| 11 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2014, October) A contrastive Analysis of Affixation Processes in English and Igbo languages The Eagle of Igbo Literature, pp 619 – 634 |
| 12 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2013, April) Iwu nd[ metutara Xdaume n’Edemede Igbo Ntoala Omumu Asụsụ Igbo maka ndi nọ n’ụlọ Akwụkwọ Ukwu., pp Pp. 7-12 |
| 13 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2013, March) Qnxqgxgx Igbo Ntoala Omumu Asụsụ Igbo maka ndi nọ n’ụlọ Akwụkwọ Ukwu, pp 22-25 |
| 14 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2013, April) Mmepxta Xdaasxsx na Mkpxrxasxsx Igbo Ntoala Omumu Asụsụ Igbo maka ndi nọ n’ụlọ Akwụkwọ Ukwu, pp 80-84 |
| 15 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2013, October) Tensi Ntoala Omumu Asụsụ Igbo maka ndi nọn’ụlọ Akwụkwọ Ukwu, pp 112-115 |
| 16 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2012, July) Comparative study of Oghe Dialect and standard Igbo Apple Books Publishers, pp 296 – 303 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | EN Onuorah, CEC Ogwudile. (2025, May), "THE RELEVANCE OF ỌGBỤ CHI TO WOMEN IN IGBO TRADITIONAL RELIGION", ODEZURUIGBO: AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IGBO, AFRICAN AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 111-119 |
| 2 | AU Umeodinka, CEC Ogwudile. (2025, May), "THE SEMANTICS OF IGBO FIXED COMBINATIONS: DYWORDS AND POLYWORDS", NJIKO: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Humanities, Law, Education and Social Sciences,, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 76-86 |
| 3 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2024, October), "MKPA Ọ DỊ IZULITE ỤMỤAKA N’ỊSỤ ASỤSỤ IGBO", ODEZURUIGBO: An International Journal of Igbo, African and Asian Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 1-8 |
| 4 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2024, December), "An Evaluation of the Use of Igbo Language for Communication among Residents of South-East Nigeria", AWKA JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERARY STUDIES, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 51-68 |
| 5 | Christian Ezenwa Chuks Ogwudile. (2024, July), "AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF MOTHER TONGUE AND LANGUAGE ENDANGERMENT PROCESS", Journal of Modern European Languages And Literatures, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 26-36 |
| 6 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2024, May), "MKPA O DI IZULITE UMUAKA N'ISU ASUSU IGBO", ODEZURUIGBO: AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IGBO, AFRICAN AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES, Vol. 8, (Issue 2) |
| 7 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile, Aloysius U. Umeodinka, Ethel Odinaka Orji. (2024, March), "RELIGIOUS AWAKENING IN NIGERIAN POLITICS AND THE SEARCH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT", Ifediche: Journal of African Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 14-33 |
| 8 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2024, January), "The way out to herders-farmers crisis in Nigeria", West African Journal on Sustainable Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-12 |
| 9 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2023, March), "Globalization as a cause for language extinction: a case study of Nigerian indigenous languages", Enyo, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 53-61 |
| 10 | Daniel Ihunanya Ilechukwu, Christian EC Ọgwụdịle. (2023, June), "MMEBE NA NTỤGHARI MKPỤRỤOKWU BEKEE N’IGBO: NSOGBU NA ỤSA NYE YA", IGWEBUIKE: African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 9, (Issue 1) |
| 11 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2022, June), "Migration and Cultural Identity Retention of Igbo Migrants in Enugu, Nigeria", Igboscholars International Journal of Igbo Scholars Forum, Nigeria, Vol. 15, (Issue 2) |
| 12 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2022, May), "The Position of Grammar in English Language Teaching", Nigerian Journal of African Studies (NJAS), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 57-62 |
| 13 | Ogwudile, C.E.C, Obiukwu, Elizabeth Nkechi. (2022, July), "Indigenous Languages and Identity: A socio-linguistic overview of Igbo Language", Ideal International Journal of Igbo Scholars |
| 14 | Ogwudile, C.E.C. (2022, June), "Migration and Cultural Identity Retention of Igbo Migrants in Enugu, Nigeria", Igbo Scholars International Journal of Igbo Scholars Forum |
| 15 | Akabogu Chiamaka Helen, Ogwudile CEC. (2022, November), "Mwepu n'olu Oka site n'Usoro Utoasusu Nnwoghari", Igbo Scholars International Journal of Igbo Scholars Forum |
| 16 | Annastasia Nwanneka Onwudiwe, Christian EC Ogwudile. (2022, August), "NTULEKỌRỊTA ỌDỊDỊỤDAASỤSỤ BEKEE NA NKE OLUNDỊ ỌNỊCHA IGBO: NSOGBU NYERE ONYE NA-AMỤ BEKEE DỊ KA ASỤSỤ NKE ABỤỌ", Enyo, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 36-44 |
| 17 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2021, January), "Igbo Political Organization and Impunity: A Case Study of Oghe", Oghe Writers Association Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 5), pp 111-122. |
| 18 | Ogwudile CEC. (2021, November), "Ọmụmụ Asụsụ Igbo ka Ọ dị Taa n’Ụlọ Akwụkwọ dịgasị na Steeti Enugwu, Naịjirịa", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 19 | CEC Ogwudile. (2021, July), "NTỤLEKỌRITA ỤDAOLU N’OLU EZEAGU NA IGBO IZUGBE", Nigeria Journal of African Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 228-238 |
| 20 | CEC Ogwudile. (2021, October), "Contrasting Language Acquisition from Language Learning: A Comparative Study", AFRICAN JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE RESEARCH (AJLR), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 5-14 |
| 21 | Christian E. C. Ogwudile. (2020, April), "Mmemme Erim ji Ohuru N’Oghe", QD{BEND{, A Journal of Igbo Consciousness, pp 190-198 |
| 22 | Ogwudile, C.E.C. (2020, August), "Indigenous Languages and Identity: An Overview of Igbo Language", Escet Journalbof Education |
| 23 | CEC Ogwudile. (2020, August), "THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY OF EZEAGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 3) |
| 24 | CEC Ogwudile. (2020, August), "Cultism menace: A case study of Nigerian tertiary institutions", PREORC Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 367-384 |
| 25 | CEC Ogwudile. (2020, July), "MMETỤTA ASỤSỤ BEKEE NA-EMETỤTA NKUZI NA ỌMỤMỤ ASỤSỤ IGBO NA SINỊỌ SEKỌNDỊRỊ N’OKPURU ỌCHỊCHỊ IGBO ETITI, STEETI ENUGWU", Enyo: Jọnal Otu Ndị Ji Edemede Akwalite Asụsụ Na Omenaala Igbo |
| 26 | CEC Ogwudile. (2019, April), "Effects of the Language of Social Media on English Language Users: A Case Study of Caritas University, Amorji Nike, Enugu", Preorc Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 27 | CEC Ogwudile. (2019, August), "THE SOCIO-CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC IMPLICATIONS OF IGBO NAMES: A CASE STUDY OF EZEAGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA", Odezuruigbo Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 28 | CEC Ogwudile. (2019, June), "Polysemy in Oghe Variant of Igbo Language", Journal of Linguistics and culture, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 29 | CEC Ogwudile. (2019, October), "Language as a Tool for National Integration: A Case Study of English Language in Nigeria", Journal of religion and human relations, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 53:69 |
| 30 | CEC Ogwudile. (2018, June), "Image Schema of the Verb "GBA" in Igbo Semantics", Preorc Journal of Arts and Humanities |
| 31 | CEC Ogwudile. (2018, June), "Inflection in the Ezeagu Dialect of Igbo Language", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 32 | CEC Ogwudile. (2018, November), "NSOGBU OLUNDỊ N’ỌMỤMỤ IGBO IZUGBE: OLUNDỊ EZEAGỤ DỊKA EBE MGBAKWASA ỤKWỤ", ODEZURUIGBO, JONAL OZURU UWA, NKE AMUMAMU IGBO, AFIRIKA NA ESHI, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 183:201 |
| 33 | CEC Ogwudile. (2017, November), "Dialectal Variations of Oghe", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 34 | TN Udemmadu, CEC Ogwudile. (2017, October), "A Descriptive Analysis of Antonymy in the Igbo Language", Journal of Humanities and cultural studies (SHACS), Vol. 2 |
| 35 | AU Umeodinka, CEC Ogwudile. (2017, March), "The Contrastive Study of Igbo and English Denominal Nouns", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 406:431 |
| 36 | CEC Ogwudile. (2017, October), "Iwulite Amumamu Asusu Igbo site n’Usoro Ozi Ozuru Uwa na Senchuri nke Iri Abuo na Otu", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 17, (Issue 3), pp 262:275 |
| 37 | C.E.C. Ogwudile, C.N. Ugochukwu. (2017, March), "The Role of Indigenous Languages in Successful Change Management: The Igbo Example", Journal of Theatre and Media Studies, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 488-500 |
| 38 | CEC Ogwudile. (2016, July), "Encouragement Proverbs and their Discourse Relevance: A Case Study of Oghe Dialect of Igbo", Mgbakoigba Journal of African Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 39 | C.E.C. Ogwudile. (2015, September), "Relativisation in Oghe Variant of Igbo Language", International Journal of Igbo Forum, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 113-126 |
| 40 | C.E.C. Ogwudile. (2015, August), "An Investigation into the Phonology of Ezeagu Variant of Igbo Language", Ideal International of Igbo Scholars Forum, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 146-163 |
| 41 | TN Udemmadu, CEC Ogwudile. (2015, September), "The Linguistic Culture of African Union: Implications to Regional Unity, Identity and Development", AFRREV IJAH: An International Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 146:157 |
| 42 | CEC Ogwudile. (2014, July), "Igbo Language: A Tool for Policy Implementation and Nation Building", JMEL, Vol. 2 |
| 43 | C.E.C Ogwudile. (2012, May), "Language varieties and Attitudes Differences: A case study of Igbo Language", Oja |
| 44 | CN Ugochukwu, CEC Ogwudile. (2012, December), "The indispensability of indigenous languages in the preservation of African values", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 262:277 |
| 45 | C.E.C. Ogwudile. (2012, December), "Language Varieties and Attitudinal Differences: A Case Study of Igbo Language", Oja: An International Journal of Igbo, African & Asian Studies, pp 56-65 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | C.E.C. Ogwudile. (2019, May), "The Place of Indigenous Languages in National Development", , Vol. 11, (Issue 2) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Usoro Utoasusu Nwoghari N' Olu Oka" (2023). Completed Masters project by Akabogu, C. Helen (2019016002) |
| 2 | "Ntulekorita Olu Arochukwu Na Igbo Izuegbe" (2021). Completed Masters project by Kalu Ngozi Anyanwu (2018016002F) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Igirigi: A Multidisciplinary Journal of African Studies" (August, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "GST 109 Textbook "Amumamu Utoasusu Igbo"" (May, 2021) |
| 3 | Editor, "Nigerian Journal of African Studies (NJAS)" (March, 2020) |
| 4 | Editor, "My Root, My Branches" (March, 2016) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Odezuruigbo" (March, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Examination" (February, 2024 to May, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defense" (February, 2023 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Internal Examination" (April, 2021 to April, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Internal Examination" (September, 2020 to September, 2020). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Proposal Defense" (July, 2021). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Works and Maintenance Committee, Dept. of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, NAU, Awka" (February, 2024 to October, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Appraisal Committee, Dept. of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, NAU, Awka" (January, 2023 to October, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Task Force on Dress Code, Dept. of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, NAU, Awka" (January, 2023 to October, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "Sports and Cultural Festival Committee, Dept. of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, NAU, Awka" (January, 2023 to October, 2024) |
| 5 | Chairman, "Works and Maintenance Committee, Dept. of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, NAU, Awka" (January, 2023 to October, 2024) |
| 6 | Chairman, "Quiz Group, IVACAC, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2021 to March, 2022) |
| 7 | Chairman, "CMO St Paul’s Zone. Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Emene-Enugu. Enugu diocese." (September, 2018 to June, 2022) |
| 8 | Member, "Staff Seminar and Igbo Development Committee, Dept. of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, NAU, Awka" (October, 2016 to September, 2017) |
| 9 | Member, "Student Advisory Committee, Dept. of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, NAU, Awka" (October, 2016 to September, 2017) |
| 10 | Member, "Staff Seminar and Igbo Language Development Committee, Dept. of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, NAU, Awka" (October, 2016 to September, 2017) |
| 11 | Member, "Students' Activities and Advisory Committee, Dept. of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, NAU, Awka" (October, 2016 to September, 2017) |
| 12 | Secretary, "“Odezuluigbo,” Journal of Igbo, African and Asian Studies, Dept. of Igbo, African & Comm. Studies, NAU" (August, 2015 to September, 2018) |
| 13 | Member, "Ogbalu Memorial Lecture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2014 to December, 2022) |
| 14 | Secretary General, "Eji/IcheokuWelfare Association, Oyofo Oghe, Enugu State" (June, 2014 to December, 2022) |
| 15 | Academic Adviser, "100 level students. Department of Igbo, African & Asian Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2013 to September, 2019) |
| 16 | Secretary General,, "Umuichoku Development Union, Oyofo Oghe, Ezeagu LGA, Enugu State" (July, 2013 to December, 2022) |
| 17 | Vice/Acting President, "Oyofo Development Union (ODU) (Town Union)" (November, 2012 to October, 2017) |
| 18 | Acting Chairman, "Ngamikpo Traditional Council (Regent)" (July, 2001 to August, 2012) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Ọnọdụ Asụsụ Igbo n’Oge Ugbu a", (Society for Igbo Studies), 24th July, 2024 to 27th July, 2024; Awka |
| 2 | "Igbo Studies Association Annual International Conference", (Igbo Studies Association), 8th May, 2024 to 11th May, 2024; Enugu |
| 3 | "Arts and the Art of Nation Building", (Faculty of Arts), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Awka |
| 4 | "Emergent Intercultural Realities in Contemporary Africa", (Centre for Arts, Culture and Humanities), 27th July, 2023 to 28th July, 2023; Awka |
| 5 | "Ethno-Based Education Practices: A Panacea for National Development", (ESET), 4th November, 2019 to 8th November, 2019; Enugu |
| 6 | "Humanities and Leadership in Africa", (Faculty of Arts), 24th October, 2019 to 25th October, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 7 | "Humanities and Leadership in Africa", (Faculty of Arts), 24th October, 2019 to 25th October, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 8 | "Emerging Trends in Tertiary Education in Africa", (Professor Ezenwa-Ohaeto Resource Centre), 11th July, 2019 to 12th July, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 9 | "Humanities, Ethnicity and National Intergration", (Faculty of Arts), 16th May, 2018 to 19th May, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 10 | "Humanities and Change Management", (Faculty of Arts), 10th May, 2017 to 13th May, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Familiarization, Sensitization, Verification and Orientation on Empowerment and Development Processes", (Our Saviour Empowerment & Development Initiative), 22nd May, 2018 to 22nd May, 2018; Enugu |
| 2 | "Skill Acquisition, General Entrepreneurial and Career Development", (UP-Solutions Resources Int'l), 12th March, 2018 to 12th March, 2018; Enugu |