Dr. Ihunanya Daniel Ilechukwu
Dr. Ihunanya Daniel Ilechukwu is a SENIOR LECTURER in IGBO, AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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
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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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2021) November, 2021 to November, 2021 Doctor Of Philosophy Igbo Language And Linguistics |
| 2 | School of Mission and Evangelism. (OND, August, 2021) August, 2020 to August, 2021 OND Mission And Evangelism |
| 3 | Trinity Theological College Umuahia. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2019) September, 2016 to August, 2019 B.TH Theology |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2013) September, 2010 to September, 2012 MA Igbo (Translation) |
| 5 | National Teachers Institute Kaduna. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2012) January, 2010 to December, 2011 PGDE Education |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2009) September, 2004 to September, 2008 B.A Igbo, African And Asian Studies |
| 7 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2008) September, 2004 to July, 2008 B.A Igbo, African And Asian Studies |
| 8 | Again Primary School Onitsha. (FSLC, September, 1994) September, 1989 to July, 1994 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, Examination Misconduct Committee, Faculty of Art February, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Sandwich Coordinator, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies January, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Appraisal Committe, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies January, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Member, Odezuruigbo Editorial Board, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies January, 2024 to Present |
| 5 | Cordinator, Igbo General Studies, School of General Studies January, 2024 to Present |
| 6 | Quality Assurance Control Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2023 to Present |
| 7 | Faculty of Arts Lecture Series Committee, Faculty of Art April, 2023 to Present |
| 8 | Time Table Officer, Igbo, African and Asian Studies September, 2021 to Present |
| 9 | Editor, CSC Ichi July, 2021 to July, 2021 |
| 10 | Member Young Writers workshop, Directorate of Igbo Village and Centre for African Civilization February, 2021 to Present |
| 11 | Committee on Seminar and Promotion of Igbo studies, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies September, 2020 to Present |
| 12 | Welfare and Healthcare committee, Department of Igbo African and Communication Studies September, 2020 to Present |
| 13 | Associate Editor Odezuruigbo Journal, Igbo, African and Asian Studies Department August, 2020 to September, 2020 |
| 14 | Editor, CSC Ichi July, 2020 to October, 2020 |
| 15 | Assistant Exam Officer, Igbo African and Asian Studies Department September, 2019 to Present |
| 16 | Welfare and Healthcare committee member, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies September, 2019 to Present |
| 17 | Departmental Journal committee member, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies September, 2019 to October, 2020 |
| 18 | Timetable committee Chairman, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies September, 2019 to Present |
| 19 | Returning Officer for Anambra West Constituency, Independent National Electoral Commission March, 2019 to March, 2019 |
| 20 | Collation Officer, Independent National Electoral Commission February, 2019 to February, 2019 |
| 21 | Welfare and Healthcare Committee member, Department of Igbo, African and Communication studies January, 2019 to Present |
| 22 | Assistant Time Table Officer, Igbo, African and Asian Studies Department September, 2018 to Present |
| 23 | Committee on Seminar & Promotion of Igbo Studies, Department of Igbo, African and Communication studies January, 2016 to Present |
| 24 | Editor, School of General Studies NAU Awka June, 2015 to September, 2015 |
| 25 | Chief Invigilator, School of General Studies NAU Awka June, 2015 to June, 2015 |
| 26 | Students Academic Adviser, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies February, 2014 to October, 2014 |
| 27 | Year 2 Staff Adviser, Department of Igbo, African and Communication studies January, 2013 to December, 2017 |
| 28 | Assistant Diploma Coordinator, Department of Igbo, African and Communication studies January, 2013 to December, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ilechukwu 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 |
| 2 | Ilechukwu D. I & et al. (2020, June) Mkpokota Utoasusu, Edemede na Omenala Igbo |
| 3 | Ilechukwu D.I & et al. (2019, September) Kpokopi Utoasusu Igbo na Ntughari Divine Press |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Daniel Ihunanya Ilechukwu. (2024, May) ỌMỤMỤ ỤTỌASỤSỤ AGỤMAGỤ OMENALA |
| 2 | Daniel Ilechukwu. (2023, April) GST - 110 - ỌMỤMỤ AGỤMAGỤ OMENALA IGBO SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY |
| 3 | Ilechukwu D.I et al. (2020, March) Critical Race Theory University of Nigeria Press |
| 4 | Ilechukwu D.I, Akabogu, C.H. (2018, June) Ntuleghari Udaasusu Igbo na Bekee Rosen Publications |
| 5 | Ilechukwu D.I. (2017, June) Post-Structuralism Amaka Dreams |
| 6 | Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya. (2016, June) Lexical Phonology Theory University of Nigeria Press |
| 7 | Daniel Ifunanya Ilechukwu. (2015, March) AMỤMAMỤ ỤTỌASỤSỤ IGBO |
| 8 | Ilechukwu Daniel. (2015, September) Mkpokota Asusu Igbo maka Junio Sekondiri Format |
| 9 | Ilechukwu D.I. (2015, August) Nkejiokwu)Udaolu/Mkpoaha Format |
| 10 | Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya and Nweya Gerald O. (2015, July) Mmasi Ndi Igbo Nwere N'Ebe Asusu Bekee Di Maria Asusu Igbo: Mkpatara, Oghom na Aro |
| 11 | Ilechukwu 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 |
| 12 | Ilechukwu DanieI Ihunanya and Nweya Gerald. (2014, July) Interface of Syntax and Semantics in Igbo Rex Charles& Patrick ltd |
| 13 | Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya. (2013, July) Ọchịchị Obodo, Nri ndị Igbo, Ezinaụlọ Onye Igbo, Ịgba afa |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Daniel 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 |
| 2 | Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya. (2023, July), "Nganusoro dika Ochikwa Nhọrọ Ngwaa na Mmeju", Igirigi: A multidisciplinary Journal of African Studies |
| 3 | Daniel Ifunanya Ilechukwu. (2023, December), "NGANUSORO ECHICHEOKWU NA NGAKỌRỊTA MKPỤRỤOKWU OGBO", ODEZURUIGBO |
| 4 | Daniel Ihunanya Ilechukwu. (2023, March), "NGANUSORO ỤDAOLU NA AKARA ỤDAOLU", Enyo |
| 5 | Ilechukwu 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 |
| 6 | Ilechukwu 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.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 7 | Daniel Ihunanya Ilechukwu and John Onyemaechi Iheme. (2018, March), "ỤMỤAKA IGBO ENWEGHỊ MMASỊ N’ASỤSỤ IGBO: MKPATARA NA MGBPCHI YA", ODEZURUIGBO |
| 8 | Ilechukwu D.I, Ilechukwu C.P. (2017, March), "The Use of Television in Teaching Igbo to Prevent Extinction.", A Journal of Theater and Media Studies |
| 9 | Ilechukwu D.I. (2017, October), "Negative Markers in the Igbo Language Varieties", Journal of Linguistics and Languages |
| 10 | Ilechukwu D.I. (2016, April), "Iji Ulo Mgbasa Ozi Kwalite Nkuzi na Onodo Asusu Igbo na Mahadum", Mgbakoigba Journal of African Studies |
| 11 | Ilechukwu D.I, Ezenagu, C. (2016, July), "Ndi Ntorobia na Olile Anya Asusu Igbo", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 12 | Ilechukwu 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 |
| 13 | Ilechukwu 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 |
| 14 | Ilechukwu 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", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 15 | Daniel Ihunanya Ilechukwu. (2016, January), "NTỤGHARỊ ISI NKE ABỤỌ IDUUAZỊ CHIKE AND THE RIVER", ODEZURUIGBO |
| 16 | Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya. (2015, February), "The Use of Radio for Language Teaching: Prospects for the Igbo Language", Festchrift in Honor of Prof. Cecelia Amaoge Eme |
| 17 | Ilechukwu 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 |
| 18 | Ilechukwu D.I, Umeodinka A.U. (2014, June), "Quantifiers in Igbo Syntax", Journal of Modern European Languages, Vol. 3, pp 150-165 |
| 19 | Ilechukwu, D.I, Nwaiwu C.. (2013, January), "Pluralisation in Igbo Language", Igbo Scholars Journal, Vol. 1, pp 70-79 |
| 20 | Ilechukwu 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 |
| 21 | Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya and Umeodinka Aloysius. U. (2013, March), "Apposition and Surbodination in Igbo", Journal of Humanities and Nation Building |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya and Umeodinka Aloysius. (2016, June), "English-Igbo Glossary Creation of Palm Oil Production and Processing Terms", |
| 2 | Ilechukwu 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.", |
| 3 | Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya and Umeodinka Aloysius. (2014, October), "The Syntax of Quantifiers in Igbo", |
| 4 | Ilechukwu Daniel Ihunanya. (2013, July), "An English-Igbo Translation of Palm Oil Production and Processing Terms for Human Development", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Awardee: "TetFund Conference Attendance" (May, 2019 to May, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "ỌMỤMỤ ỤTỌASỤSỤ AGỤMAGỤ NA OMENALA IGBO" (April, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "Odezuruigbo: An international Journal of Igbo, African and Communication studies" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | Editor, "Igirigi: A multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies" (May, 2023) |
| 4 | Editor, "Enyo Journal" (December, 2023) |
| 5 | Editor, "GST 110 ỌMỤMỤ AGỤMAGỤ OMENALA IGBO" (March, 2023) |
| 6 | Editor, "Igirigi A multi displinary Jornal of African Studies" (June, 2023) |
| 7 | Editor, "ENYO JỌNAL OTU NDỊ JI EDEMEDE AKWALITE ASỤSỤ NA OMENALA IGBO" (May, 2023) |
| 8 | Editor, "ODEZURUIGBO" (June, 2023) |
| 9 | Editor, "Amumamu Utoasusu Igbo" (September, 2015) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The Igbos' Attitude, Beliefs and Ethnicity to the Globalization of the Igbo Language." (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Odezuruigbo: An international Journal of Igbo, African and Communication studies" (June, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "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 |
| 2 | Examiner, "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 | |
| 1 | Member, "Nnewi Diocean Hospital Advisory Board" (February, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Committee for the Establishment of College of Nursing" (February, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Arts, lecture series committee" (March, 2024 to March, 2025) |
| 4 | Sandwich Programme Monitor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Sandwich Unit" (March, 2024 to May, 2025) |
| 5 | GST 104 Cordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, School of General Studies" (May, 2024 to May, 2025) |
| 6 | Member Exam Misconduct Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of arts" (March, 2024 to March, 2025) |
| 7 | Cordinator Sandwich Programme, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (May, 2024 to May, 2025) |
| 8 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (May, 2024) |
| 9 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of arts" (May, 2024) |
| 10 | Odezuruigbo Editorial Board, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (May, 2023 to May, 2024) |
| 11 | Chairman, "Quality Assurance Committee/Igbo Studies Association" (March, 2023 to March, 2024) |
| 12 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2022 to June, 2023) |
| 13 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of arts" (December, 2022 to December, 2023) |
| 14 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of arts" (November, 2022 to December, 2023) |
| 15 | Post Graduate Supervisor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Collage of Post Graduate" (December, 2022 to December, 2023) |
| 16 | Time Table Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (March, 2021 to September, 2022) |
| 17 | Member, "Directorate of Igbo Village and Centre for African Civilization, Young Writers Workshop" (February, 2021 to February, 2021) |
| 18 | Faculty time Table Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of arts" (May, 2021 to May, 2023) |
| 19 | Time Table Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2020 to June, 2021) |
| 20 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2019 to June, 2020) |
| 21 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 22 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 23 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2019 to June, 2020) |
| 24 | General Secretary/Harvest Committee Member, "Trinity Theological Collage Umuahia" (October, 2017 to December, 2018) |
| 25 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2016 to June, 2017) |
| 26 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2013 to June, 2014) |
| 27 | Assistant Cordinator Diploma Programme, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Department of Igbo, African and communication studies" (September, 2013 to June, 2014) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Igbo Studies Association" (member since 2019), https://lan.com/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "LINGUISTICS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN" (member since 2019), https://lan.com/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Igbo Studies Association" (member since 2018), https://lan.com/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "Igbo Studies Association" (member since 2013), https://www.isascholar.com |
| 5 | Full Member, "Linguistics Association of Nigeria" (member since 2013), https://lan.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "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 |
| 2 | "Emergent Intercultural Realities in Contemporary Africa.", (Conference Organisers), 27th July, 2023 to 28th July, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 3 | "NIGERIAN DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF EDUCATION", (CENTRE FOR UNITY, CONFLICT RESOLUTION & DEVELOPMENT (CUCRD)), 29th July, 2019 to 1st August, 2019; ENUGU |
| 4 | "Nigeria Development The Role of Education", (Conference Organisers), 29th July, 2019 to 1st August, 2019; Enugu |
| 5 | "Igbo Studies Association", (Dr. Chidi Igwe), 9th May, 2019 to 11th November, 2019; Dominican University, River Forest, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| 6 | "Onye ndoro ndoro na Usoro Ochichi n'ala Igbo", (Igbo Studies Association), 9th May, 2019 to 11th May, 2019; Chicago USA |
| 7 | "Humanities, Ethnicity and National Integration", (Faculty of Arts NAU), 16th May, 2018 to 19th May, 2018; Awka |
| 8 | "Igbo Studies Association", (Conference Organisers), 12th May, 2018 to 14th May, 2018; Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois, Chicago, USA |
| 9 | "Igbo Studies Association", (Prof Ogechi Anyanwu), 8th June, 2017 to 10th June, 2017; Owerri, Imo State |
| 10 | "Humanities and Change Management", (Faculty of Arts NAU), 10th May, 2017 to 13th May, 2017; NAU Awka |
| 11 | "School of General Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Maiden Conference", (Conference Organisers), 26th May, 2016 to 28th May, 2016; AWKA |
| 12 | "SGS", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, School of General Studies), 26th May, 2016 to 28th May, 2016; SGS |
| 13 | "Humanities and Human Development", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of Arts), 4th May, 2016 to 7th May, 2016; NAU Awka |
| 14 | "Humanities and Human Development", (Faculty of Arts NAU), 4th May, 2016 to 7th May, 2016; NAU Awka |
| 15 | "Linguistics Association of Nigeria", (Linguistics Association of Nigeria), 2nd November, 2015 to 6th November, 2015; Awka |
| 16 | "Humanities and African Values", (Faculty of Arts NAU), 17th June, 2015 to 20th June, 2015; NAU Awka |
| 17 | "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 |
| 18 | "The Humanities, Quality Control, Policy Implementation and Nation Building", (Faculty of Arts NAU), 14th May, 2014 to 17th May, 2014; NAU Awka |
| 19 | "Professor Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele Symposium", (Conference Organisers), 11th March, 2014 to 14th March, 2014; Porth Harcourt |
| 20 | "Department of Linguistics and Communication Studies", (LOC Organizing Committee), 11th March, 2014 to 14th March, 2014; Port Harcourt |
| 21 | "The Humanities & National Identity: Ethnicity, Security & Social Stability", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Faculty of Arts), 1st May, 2013 to 4th May, 2013; NAU Awka |
| 22 | "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 |