Dr. Ihunanya Daniel Ilechukwu

Dr. Ihunanya Daniel Ilechukwu is a READER in IGBO, AFRICAN AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Ihunanya Daniel Ilechukwu

Staff Profile

I am Revd. Dr. Daniel Ihunanya Ilechukwu, a lecturer of the department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. A language expert specialises in Igbo Language Grammar (Interface Studies) and Translation.

Personal Information

Email:
Phone:
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

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2021)
November, 2021 to November, 2021
Doctor Of Philosophy Igbo Language And Linguistics
2School of Mission and Evangelism. (OND, August, 2021)
August, 2020 to August, 2021
OND Mission And Evangelism
3Trinity Theological College Umuahia. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2019)
September, 2016 to August, 2019
B.TH Theology
4Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2013)
September, 2010 to September, 2012
MA Igbo (Translation)
5National Teachers Institute Kaduna. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2012)
January, 2010 to December, 2011
PGDE Education
6Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2009)
September, 2004 to September, 2008
B.A Igbo, African And Asian Studies
7Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2008)
September, 2004 to July, 2008
B.A Igbo, African And Asian Studies
8Again Primary School Onitsha. (FSLC, September, 1994)
September, 1989 to July, 1994
FSLC

Relevant/Working Experience

1Chairman, Governing Council, ALIVE COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES
January, 2026 to Present
2Member, Examination Misconduct Committee, Faculty of Art
February, 2024 to Present
3Sandwich Coordinator, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies
January, 2024 to January, 2025
4Member, Appraisal Committe, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies
January, 2024 to January, 2025
5Member, Odezuruigbo Editorial Board, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies
January, 2024 to January, 2025
6Cordinator, Igbo General Studies, School of General Studies
January, 2024 to Present
7Quality Assurance Control Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
June, 2023 to Present
8Faculty of Arts Lecture Series Committee, Faculty of Art
April, 2023 to Present
9Editor Translation Team, Anglican Diocese of Nnewi
December, 2022 to Present
10Time Table Officer, Igbo, African and Asian Studies
September, 2021 to December, 2023
11Editor, CSC Ichi
July, 2021 to July, 2021
12Member Young Writers workshop, Directorate of Igbo Village and Centre for African Civilization
February, 2021 to Present
13Committee on Seminar and Promotion of Igbo studies, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies
September, 2020 to December, 2023
14Welfare and Healthcare committee, Department of Igbo African and Communication Studies
September, 2020 to December, 2022
15Associate Editor Odezuruigbo Journal, Igbo, African and Asian Studies Department
August, 2020 to September, 2020
16Editor, CSC Ichi
July, 2020 to October, 2020
17Assistant Exam Officer, Igbo African and Asian Studies Department
September, 2019 to March, 2021
18Welfare and Healthcare committee member, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies
September, 2019 to Present
19Departmental Journal committee member, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies
September, 2019 to October, 2020
20Timetable committee Chairman, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies
September, 2019 to Present
21Returning Officer for Anambra West Constituency, Independent National Electoral Commission
March, 2019 to March, 2019
22Collation Officer, Independent National Electoral Commission
February, 2019 to February, 2019
23Welfare and Healthcare Committee member, Department of Igbo, African and Communication studies
January, 2019 to December, 2020
24Assistant Time Table Officer, Igbo, African and Asian Studies Department
September, 2018 to December, 2020
25Committee on Seminar & Promotion of Igbo Studies, Department of Igbo, African and Communication studies
January, 2016 to Present
26Editor, School of General Studies NAU Awka
June, 2015 to Present
27Chief Invigilator, School of General Studies NAU Awka
June, 2015 to June, 2015
28Students Academic Adviser, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies
February, 2014 to October, 2014
29Year 2 Staff Adviser, Department of Igbo, African and Communication studies
January, 2013 to December, 2019
30Assistant Diploma Coordinator, Department of Igbo, African and Communication studies
January, 2013 to December, 2014

Creative Output

Books
1Daniel Ihunanya Ilechukwu. (2026, May) ALL-IN-ONE GUIDE TO LITERATURE IN ENGLISH Pachidan Press Publishers
2Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya and Ilechukwu Chiamaka Patience, Ekemezie N, Oraekwu O.R, Chukwuemeka R.N. (2021, September) Mkpokota Utoasusu, Edemede, Agumagu na Omenala Igbo Alive Unto God Press
3Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya, Ilechukwu Chiamaka, Chukwuemeka R.N, Oraekwu O.R, Ekemezie N, Odike N.U. (2020, June) Mkpokota Utoasusu, Edemede na Omenala Igbo
4Umeodinka Aloysius U, Ugochukwu Chinweude N. Ogwudile Christian E.C, Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya. (2019, September) Kpokopi Utoasusu Igbo na Ntughari Divine Press
Book Chapters
1Daniel Ihunanya Ilechukwu. (2024, May) ỌMỤMỤ ỤTỌASỤSỤ AGỤMAGỤ OMENALA
2Daniel Ilechukwu. (2023, April) GST - 110 - ỌMỤMỤ AGỤMAGỤ OMENALA IGBO SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
3Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya. (2020, March) Critical Race Theory University of Nigeria Press
4Ilechukwu D.I, Akabogu, C.H. (2018, June) Ntuleghari Udaasusu Igbo na Bekee Rosen Publications
5Ilechukwu D.I. (2017, June) Post-Structuralism Amaka Dreams
6Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya. (2016, June) Lexical Phonology Theory University of Nigeria Press
7Daniel Ifunanya Ilechukwu. (2015, March) AMỤMAMỤ ỤTỌASỤSỤ IGBO
8Ilechukwu Daniel. (2015, September) Mkpokota Asusu Igbo maka Junio Sekondiri Format
9Ilechukwu D.I. (2015, August) Nkejiokwu)Udaolu/Mkpoaha Format
10Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya and Nweya Gerald O. (2015, July) Mmasi Ndi Igbo Nwere N'Ebe Asusu Bekee Di Maria Asusu Igbo: Mkpatara, Oghom na Aro
11Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunaya and Umeodinka Aloysius Udosinachi. (2015, June) Ethnography of Communication: A Case Study of Kola But Breaking in Umuchu Town Meeting Djompol lnt'l ltd
12Ilechukwu DanieI Ihunanya and Nweya Gerald. (2014, July) Interface of Syntax and Semantics in Igbo Rex Charles& Patrick ltd
13Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya. (2013, July) Ọchịchị Obodo, Nri ndị Igbo, Ezinaụlọ Onye Igbo, Ịgba afa
Journal Articles
1Ilechukwu, Daniel Ihunanya. (2025, March), "Nganusoro Nsinọnọ̀dụ̀ Okwu", IGIRIGI A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1)
2Daniel Ihunanya Ilechukwu and Dim Ukamaka Lucy. (2025, May), "A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF TECHNIQUES USED BY ILECHUKWU DANIEL AND DIM LUCY IN TRANSLATING ‘BEHIND THE CLOUD’ AUTHORED BY IFEOMA OKOYE", Odezuruigbo: An International Journal of Igbo African and Asian Studies
3Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya. (2023, July), "Nganusoro dika Ochikwa Nhọrọ Ngwaa na Mmeju", Igirigi: A multidisciplinary Journal of African Studies
4Daniel Ifunanya Ilechukwu. (2023, December), "NGANUSORO ECHICHEOKWU NA NGAKỌRỊTA MKPỤRỤOKWU OGBO", ODEZURUIGBO
5Daniel Ihunanya Ilechukwu. (2023, March), "NGANUSORO ỤDAOLU NA AKARA ỤDAOLU", Enyo
6Ilechukwu DanieI Ihunanya and Ilechukwu Chiamaka Patience. (2020, October), "Mmeto umuaka N'ala Igbo Dika Mgbochi Nye Ntolite Ha", Odezuruigbo: An International Journal of Igbo African and Asian Studies
7Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya and Ilechukwu,Chiamaka Patience. (2019, June), "Ihe Ndi Na-eweta Nhiamahu Nye Ndi Nkuzi N' Itinye Igwe Nkuzi N'Oru Na Nkuzi Asusu Igbo.", International Journal of Arts, Languages and Business Studies (IJALBS), Vol. 3, (Issue 1)
8Daniel Ihunanya Ilechukwu and John Onyemaechi Iheme. (2018, March), "ỤMỤAKA IGBO ENWEGHỊ MMASỊ N’ASỤSỤ IGBO: MKPATARA NA MGBPCHI YA", ODEZURUIGBO
9Ilechukwu D.I, Ilechukwu C.P. (2017, March), "The Use of Television in Teaching Igbo to Prevent Extinction.", A Journal of Theater and Media Studies
10Ilechukwu D.I. (2017, October), "Negative Markers in the Igbo Language Varieties", Journal of Linguistics and Languages
11Ilechukwu D.I. (2016, April), "Iji Ulo Mgbasa Ozi Kwalite Nkuzi na Onodo Asusu Igbo na Mahadum", Mgbakoigba Journal of African Studies
12Ilechukwu D.I, Ezenagu, C. (2016, July), "Ndi Ntorobia na Olile Anya Asusu Igbo", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 2)
13Ilechukwu D.I, Ogwudile, C.E.C. (2016, July), "Mmebe na Ntughari Mkpuruokwu Bekee N'Igbo: Nsogbu na Usa Nye Ya", Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities
14Ilechukwu D I, Ogwudile C.E.C. (2016, April), "Iwulite Amumamu Asusu Igbo Site N'Usoro Ozi Ozuru Uwa na Senchuri Nke Iri abuo na Otu", Journal of Linguistics, Language and Igbo Studies
15Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya and Christian E.C. Ogwudile. (2016, May), "Iwulite Amumamu Asusu Igbo Site N'Usoro Ozi Ozuru Uwa na Senchuri Nke Iri abuo na", UJAH: Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities
16Daniel Ihunanya Ilechukwu. (2016, January), "NTỤGHARỊ ISI NKE ABỤỌ IDUUAZỊ CHIKE AND THE RIVER", ODEZURUIGBO
17Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya. (2015, February), "The Use of Radio for Language Teaching: Prospects for the Igbo Language", Festchrift in Honor of Prof. Cecelia Amaoge Eme
18Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya and Umeodinka Aloysius Udosinachi. (2015, April), "Presupposition and Entailment: Towards the Semantics Analysis of the Dialogue before the Crucifixion of Christ", Festchrift in honor of Prof. Clara Ikekeonwu
19Ilechukwu D.I, Umeodinka A.U. (2014, June), "Quantifiers in Igbo Syntax", Journal of Modern European Languages, Vol. 3, pp 150-165
20Ilechukwu, D.I, Nwaiwu C.. (2013, January), "Pluralisation in Igbo Language", Igbo Scholars Journal, Vol. 1, pp 70-79
21Ilechukwu D.I. (2013, January), "Aha Dika Enyo Echiche Ndi Igbo", Else: Journal Ndi Ji Edemede Akwalite Asuu na Omenala Igbo Alaka ya nke Bauhinia, Vol. 1, pp 6-19
22Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya and Umeodinka Aloysius. U. (2013, March), "Apposition and Surbodination in Igbo", Journal of Humanities and Nation Building
Conference Papers
1Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya and Umeodinka Aloysius. (2016, June), "English-Igbo Glossary Creation of Palm Oil Production and Processing Terms",
2Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya and Ilechukwu Chiamaka Patience. (2016, March), "Mgbasa Ejemozi Ndi Uka Mmuo Nso na Naijiria Kamgbe Agha Biafra Biri: Etu Ihe si gbata Kwuru Ugbu A.",
3Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya and Umeodinka Aloysius. (2014, October), "The Syntax of Quantifiers in Igbo",
4Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya. (2013, July), "An English-Igbo Translation of Palm Oil Production and Processing Terms for Human Development",

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Lingusitics and Cultural Constraints in Translating Behing the Cloud" (2025). Completed Masters project by 2022016001PA
Grants
1Awardee: "TetFund Conference Attendance" (May, 2019 to May, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND
Editorships
1Editor, "ỌMỤMỤ ỤTỌASỤSỤ AGỤMAGỤ NA OMENALA IGBO" (April, 2024)
2Editor, "Odezuruigbo: An international Journal of Igbo, African and Communication studies" (June, 2023)
3Editor, "Igirigi: A multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies" (May, 2023)
4Editor, "Enyo Journal" (December, 2023)
5Editor, "GST 110 ỌMỤMỤ AGỤMAGỤ OMENALA IGBO" (March, 2023)
6Editor, "Igirigi A multi displinary Jornal of African Studies" (June, 2023)
7Editor, "ENYO JỌNAL OTU NDỊ JI EDEMEDE AKWALITE ASỤSỤ NA OMENALA IGBO" (May, 2023)
8Editor, "ODEZURUIGBO" (June, 2023)
9Editor, "Amumamu Utoasusu Igbo" (September, 2015)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "The Igbos' Attitude, Beliefs and Ethnicity to the Globalization of the Igbo Language." (February, 2024)
2Reviewer, "Odezuruigbo: An international Journal of Igbo, African and Communication studies" (June, 2020)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "An Analysis of the Translation Techniques Employed in the translation of Igbo Adi: Igbo-English English-Igbo Dictionary of Linguistics and Literary Terms" (June, 2019 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
2Examiner, "The Impact of Language use in Radio Broadcasting: A case of Radio Stations in Delta North Senatorial District." (November, 2018 to September, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Nnewi Diocean Hospital Advisory Board" (February, 2025 to December, 2025)
2Member, "Committee for the Establishment of College of Nursing" (February, 2025 to December, 2025)
3MEMBER, "Nnewi Diocesan Hospital Advisory Board" (February, 2025)
4MEMBER, "COMMITTEE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COLLEGE OF NURSING" (February, 2025)
5Member, "Faculty of Arts, lecture series committee" (March, 2024 to March, 2025)
6Sandwich Programme Monitor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Sandwich Unit" (March, 2024 to May, 2025)
7GST 104 Cordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, School of General Studies" (May, 2024 to May, 2025)
8Member Exam Misconduct Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of arts" (March, 2024 to March, 2025)
9Cordinator Sandwich Programme, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (May, 2024 to May, 2025)
10Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (May, 2024)
11Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of arts" (May, 2024)
12Odezuruigbo Editorial Board, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (May, 2023 to May, 2024)
13Chairman, "Quality Assurance Committee/Igbo Studies Association" (March, 2023 to March, 2024)
14Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2022 to June, 2023)
15Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of arts" (December, 2022 to December, 2023)
16Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of arts" (November, 2022 to December, 2023)
17Post Graduate Supervisor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Collage of Post Graduate" (December, 2022 to December, 2023)
18Time Table Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (March, 2021 to September, 2022)
19Member, "Directorate of Igbo Village and Centre for African Civilization, Young Writers Workshop" (February, 2021 to February, 2021)
20Faculty time Table Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of arts" (May, 2021 to May, 2023)
21Time Table Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2020 to June, 2021)
22Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2019 to June, 2020)
23Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019)
24Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019 to February, 2019)
25Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2019 to June, 2020)
26General Secretary/Harvest Committee Member, "Trinity Theological Collage Umuahia" (October, 2017 to December, 2018)
27Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2016 to June, 2017)
28Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2013 to June, 2014)
29Assistant Cordinator Diploma Programme, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2013 to June, 2014)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Igbo Studies Association" (member since 2019), https://lan.com/
2Full Member, "LINGUISTICS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN" (member since 2019), https://lan.com/
3Full Member, "Igbo Studies Association" (member since 2018), https://lan.com/
4Full Member, "Igbo Studies Association" (member since 2013), https://www.isascholar.com
5Full Member, "Linguistics Association of Nigeria" (member since 2013), https://lan.com

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Humanities in the Academia: Addressing Contemporary Challenges", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 19th February, 2026 to 20th February, 2026; Awka
2"EMERGENT INTERCULTURAL REALITIES IN CONTEMPORARY AFRICA", (CENTRE FOR ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 27th July, 2023 to 28th July, 2023; NAU Awka
3"Emergent Intercultural Realities in Contemporary Africa.", (Conference Organisers), 27th July, 2023 to 28th July, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
4"NIGERIAN DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF EDUCATION", (CENTRE FOR UNITY, CONFLICT RESOLUTION & DEVELOPMENT (CUCRD)), 29th July, 2019 to 1st August, 2019; ENUGU
5"Nigeria Development The Role of Education", (Conference Organisers), 29th July, 2019 to 1st August, 2019; Enugu
6"Igbo Studies Association", (Dr. Chidi Igwe), 9th May, 2019 to 11th November, 2019; Dominican University, River Forest, Chicago, Illinois, USA
7"Onye ndoro ndoro na Usoro Ochichi n'ala Igbo", (Igbo Studies Association), 9th May, 2019 to 11th May, 2019; Chicago USA
8"Humanities, Ethnicity and National Integration", (Faculty of Arts NAU), 16th May, 2018 to 19th May, 2018; Awka
9"Igbo Studies Association", (Conference Organisers), 12th May, 2018 to 14th May, 2018; Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois, Chicago, USA
10"Igbo Studies Association", (Prof Ogechi Anyanwu), 8th June, 2017 to 10th June, 2017; Owerri, Imo State
11"Humanities and Change Management", (Faculty of Arts NAU), 10th May, 2017 to 13th May, 2017; NAU Awka
12"School of General Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Maiden Conference", (Conference Organisers), 26th May, 2016 to 28th May, 2016; AWKA
13"SGS", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, School of General Studies), 26th May, 2016 to 28th May, 2016; SGS
14"Humanities and Human Development", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of Arts), 4th May, 2016 to 7th May, 2016; NAU Awka
15"Humanities and Human Development", (Faculty of Arts NAU), 4th May, 2016 to 7th May, 2016; NAU Awka
16"Linguistics Association of Nigeria", (Linguistics Association of Nigeria), 2nd November, 2015 to 6th November, 2015; Awka
17"Humanities and African Values", (Faculty of Arts NAU), 17th June, 2015 to 20th June, 2015; NAU Awka
18"The Humanities, Quality Control, Policy Implementation and Nation Building", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of Arts), 14th May, 2014 to 17th May, 2014; Faculty of Arts
19"The Humanities, Quality Control, Policy Implementation and Nation Building", (Faculty of Arts NAU), 14th May, 2014 to 17th May, 2014; NAU Awka
20"Professor Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele Symposium", (Conference Organisers), 11th March, 2014 to 14th March, 2014; Porth Harcourt
21"Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies", (LOC Organizing Committee), 11th March, 2014 to 14th March, 2014; Port Harcourt
22"The Humanities & National Identity: Ethnicity, Security & Social Stability", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of Arts), 1st May, 2013 to 4th May, 2013; NAU Awka
23"The Humanities & National Identity: Ethnicity Security & Social Stability", (Faculty of Arts NAU), 1st May, 2013 to 4th May, 2013; NAU Awka
Workshops
1"Quality Assurance: An Index Of Academic execptionalism", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of Agriculture), 18th October, 2023 to 18th October, 2023; NAU Awka
2"Ikwalite Asusu na Omenala Igbo na Ogo di elu", (LOC), Awka