Dr. Ifunanya Laurencia Ebekue
Dr. Ifunanya Laurencia Ebekue is a LECTURER II in ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Personal Information
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Address: | English Language And Literature, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2023) December, 2015 to July, 2023 PhD English Language |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2014) October, 2009 to February, 2014 M.A English Language And Literature |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2007) October, 1999 to February, 2007 B.A English Language And Literature |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Senior Assistant Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2023 to June, 2024 |
| 3 | Assistant Registrar, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2020 to October, 2023 |
| 4 | Administrative Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2017 to October, 2020 |
| 5 | Administrative Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2014 to October, 2017 |
| 6 | Computers Literate Typist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2010 to October, 2013 |
| 7 | Data Processing Assistant, Ministry Of Lands Anambra State May, 2008 to December, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ifunanya Laurencia Ebekue, Ifeyinwa Celestina Nwabanne e. (2025, May), "Digital Humanities and Metaphor Theory: Developing New Methods for Analyzing Online Discourse", ESTAGA Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspective, Vol. 2, (Issue 3) |
| 2 | Ifunanya Laurencia Ebekue. (2024, April), "Critical Discourse Analysis of Gubernatorial Debates in Abia State 2015 and 2019 Elections", Nigerian Journal of African Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Prof JN Ifechelobi and Ifunanya Ebekue. (2022, December), "The speeches of gubernatorial candidates' debate of Imo state 2019 elections: A Critical Discourse Analysis", NJAH, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | Prof Jane Ifechelobi, Ifunanya Laurencia Ebekue. (2020, July), "A Critical Discourse Analysis of the debate among gubernatorial candidates in Anambra state 2017 election", AJELLS, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ifunanya Laurencia Ebekue. (2025, February), "Technology-enhanced Language Teaching and Learning: An Exploratory Study of Effectiveness and Perception and Learning: An Exploratory hanced", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Treasurer, "Catholic Women Organization, Abatete(Awka branch)" (July, 2024) |
| 2 | Secretary, "Catholic Women Organization, Abatete(Awka branch)" (September, 2015 to July, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Language Teachers Association of Nigeria(LANTAN)" - LTN/25/0095 (member since 2025), http:/www.lantan |
| 2 | Full Member, "Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators(ANUPA)" - 6488 (member since 2019), http:/www.anupa.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "Enhancing Language Education in Nigeria: Innovations, Challenges and Opportunities", (Language Teachers Association of Nigeria(LANTAN)), 25th February, 2025 to 28th February, 2025; Hybrid |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Publish with Confidence and Promote with Ease", (Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th December, 2024 to 17th December, 2024; UNIZIK Business School |
| 2 | "Learning Multi Disciplinary Tools for Contemporary Discourse", (Prof Chike Okoye(Convener)), 26th November, 2024 to 26th November, 2024; Virtual |
| 3 | "University Administration in the New Normal: Challenges and Solution", (ANUPA Unizik Branch), 22nd November, 2023 to 22nd November, 2023; Physical |
| 4 | "A-4 Day Training Workshop for Junior University Professional Administrators", (ANUPA National), 27th April, 2022 to 30th April, 2022; Zoom |
| 5 | "The Renewed Administration", (Association of Nigeria University Professional Administrators (ANUPA)), 13th April, 2021 to 16th April, 2021; Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) Abuja |
| 6 | "Tools of the Trade", (Association of Nigeria University Professional Administrators (ANUPA)), 16th October, 2016 to 19th October, 2016; Physical |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Reimagining Education for a Peaceful and Prosperous Future: The Intersection of Technology, Economic Empowerment and Conflict Resolution in combating Educational Crises among young people in Southern Nigeria", (UNESCO Chair in Education of the UA), 8th April, 2025 to 8th April, 2025; Online |
| 2 | "Colloquium on Performance Poetry", (CF Research Group), 19th March, 2025 to 19th March, 2025; Awka Window on America, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |