Dr. Emmanuel Uche Nnyagu
Dr. Emmanuel Uche Nnyagu is a SENIOR LECTURER in ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Uche Nnyagu is a lecturer in the Department of English Language and Literature, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He is a native of Umuawulu in Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State, a facilitator at National Open University of Nigeria. He is a veteran scholar, creative writer and a literary critic.
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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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2015) November, 2010 to September, 2015 |
| 2 | National Open University. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2014) December, 2013 to July, 2014 PGDE PGD(Education) |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, September, 2010) September, 2006 to July, 2010 MA (Literature) English - Literature |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2004) December, 2000 to December, 2004 BA ENglish English |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Winner, Akachi Ezeigbo Price for Fiction, Abibiman Publishing and the Oxford-Based James Currey Society February, 2023 to February, 2023 |
| 2 | Member, F. C. Ogbalu Memorial Lecture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University May, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Conference delegate, The New Normal Education Post Covid-19 May, 2020 to May, 2020 |
| 4 | Chairperson Departmental Committee on Creativity and Workshop, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | Adjunct Lecturer Senior Lecturer, Paul University, Awka December, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | Journal Sub Editor, Advances In Research 2019 October, 2019 to Present |
| 7 | Associate Editor, African- British Journals: International Journal Of Literature, Language And Linguistics January, 2019 to Present |
| 8 | Member, European Centre For Research And Development January, 2019 to Present |
| 9 | Facilitator, Project Supervisor, National Open University December, 2018 to Present |
| 10 | HOD, Nwafor Orizu College Of Education September, 2018 to March, 2019 |
| 11 | Reviewer, Asian Journal Of Language, Literature And Cultural Studies February, 2018 to Present |
Creative Output
| Books | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Uche Nnyagu. (2023, April) Silent Thunder Palmcraft |
| 2 | Uche Nnyagu. (2023, May) A Romance with the Devil Patrobas |
| 3 | Uche Nnyagu. (2022, February) Ikenga |
| 4 | Uche Nnyagu. (2022, March) Caught Red-handed CNC |
| 5 | Uche Nnyagu. (2022, March) Disillusioned |
| 6 | Uche Nnyagu. (2022, March) My Husband is a Ghost Heritage |
| 7 | Uche Nnyagu. (2021, ) At The Centre Of No-Man's-Land CNC, Novel |
| 8 | Uche Nnyagu. (2021, ) Dear Mother Pacific, Novel |
| 9 | Uche Nnyagu. (2021, ) The Provost CNC |
| 10 | Uche Nnyagu. (2020, ) The Destiny Ask Me, Novel |
| 11 | Uche Nnyagu. (2020, April) Travails Of The Giant SCOA, Novel, pp 282 |
| 12 | Uche Nnyagu. (2020, May) Beyond Illusion Patrobas, Novel |
| 13 | Uche Nnyagu. (2019, ) Mediocrities Alplus, Novel, pp 161 |
| 14 | Uche Nnyagu. (2018, October) Literature And Literate Scholar, pp 312 |
| 15 | Uche Nnyagu. (2016, ) Family Affairs Noble |
| 16 | Uche Nnyagu. (2016, ) The Silent Strike |
| 17 | Uche Nnyagu. (2016, ) Just For A While Just Fiction, Novel |
| 18 | Uche Nnyagu. (2016, February) Fiction As A Blend Of Fact And Imagination Lambert Academic Publishers, pp 128 |
| 19 | Uche Nnyagu. (2015, January) The Remuneration Pacific |
| 20 | Uche Nnyagu. (2015, ) Reunin Just Fiction, Novel |
| 21 | Uche Nnyagu. (2014, ) Basic English Grammar Ask Me, pp 204 |
| 22 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, ) Return Of The Enslaved Pacific |
| 23 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, March) All That Glitters Pacific |
| 24 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, January) Careless Decision Pacific |
| 25 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, ) Deadly Decision Pacific |
| 26 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, ) Under The Sky Vintex |
| 27 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, ) Strong Desire Noble |
| 28 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, ) The Consequence John Jacobs |
| 29 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, ) The Final Crises Moorhen Alliance |
| 30 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, ) The Unfortunate Lawyer Hybrid, Novel |
| 31 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, ) Heedless Ear Ask Me |
| 32 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, January) Second Trial Ask Me, Play |
| 33 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, ) Return Of An Angel Ask Me, Novel |
| 34 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, ) God's Verdict Basic Steps |
| 35 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, ) Last Battle Basic Steps |
| 36 | Uche Nnyagu. (2012, ) God's Intervention |
| 37 | Uche Nnyagu. (2012, ) The Prodigal Pacific |
| 38 | Uche Nnyagu. (2012, ) Moment Of Joy Pacific, Novel |
| 39 | Uche Nnyagu. (2012, ) The Deserved Wage Pacific |
| 40 | Uche Nnyagu. (2012, ) Disobedient Child Pacific |
| 41 | Uche Nnyagu. (2012, ) Tears Of Joy Pacific |
| 42 | Uche Nnyagu. (2012, ) Mortal Intention Pacific |
| 43 | Uche Nnyagu. (2012, ) Behind The Smile Vintex |
| 44 | Uche Nnyagu. (2012, ) To Unknown Destination Vintex |
| 45 | Uche Nnyagu. (2012, January) Divine Deceit Noble |
| 46 | Uche Nnyagu. (2012, ) Private Affairs Hybrid |
| 47 | Uche Nnyagu (Editor). (2012, ) Essay And Letter Writing For Nigerian Primary Schools Book4, 5, 6 Pacific |
| 48 | Uche Nnyagu. (2011, ) On The Broad Daylight Jennison |
| 49 | Uche Nnyagu. (2011, ) Ola And Her Ghost Husband Pacific |
| 50 | Uche Nnyagu. (2011, ) Ugomma And The Apple Pacific |
| 51 | Uche Nnyagu. (2011, ) Lizard And The Chameleon Pacific |
| 52 | Uche Nnyagu. (2011, ) The First Woman And The Snake |
| 53 | Uche Nnyagu. (2011, ) Backfire Pacific |
| 54 | Uche Nnyagu. (2011, ) A Handbook On Essay And Letter Writing Pacific |
| 55 | Uche Nnyagu. (2010, ) The Hands Of Fate Pacific |
| 56 | Uche Nnyagu. (2010, ) The Reveration Pacific |
| 57 | Uche Nnyagu. (2010, ) Final Judgment Pacific |
| 58 | Uche Nnyagu. (2010, ) The Price Of Disobedience Moorhen Alliance |
| 59 | Uche Nnyagu. (2010, ) A Handbook On Creative Writing Noble, pp 128 |
| 60 | Uche Nnyagu. (2010, ) Secret Mission Basic Steps |
| 61 | Uche Nnyagu. (2009, ) The Kite And The Chicken |
| 62 | Uche Nnyagu. (2009, ) Oge The Brilliant Girl Hybrid |
| 63 | Uche Nnyagu. (2009, ) Oge Goes To Onitsha Hybrid |
| 64 | Uche Nnyagu. (2009, ) Oge The Street Hawker Hybrid |
| 65 | Uche Nnyagu. (2009, January) Oge Goes Back To School |
| 66 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) Big Mouth Small Sense Pacific |
| 67 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) Silent Threat Pacific |
| 68 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, April) Burning Desire Pacific |
| 69 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) Silent Voices Pacific |
| 70 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) Personal Assignment Pacific |
| 71 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) Voice Of The People Vintex |
| 72 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) When The Sun Descends Vintex |
| 73 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) The Charlatan John Jacobs |
| 74 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) Betrayed Marriage Abbot books, Play |
| 75 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) Linda Format |
| 76 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) The Journey Of Emenike Format |
| 77 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) The Cry Of A Man Format |
| 78 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) The Investigator Format |
| 79 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) Broken Covenant Format |
| 80 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) Adamma Goes To Jail Basic Steps |
| 81 | Uche Nnyagu. (2008, ) The Incredible Truth Basic Steps |
| 82 | Uche Nnyagu. (2007, ) Around The Corner Basic Steps |
| 83 | Uche Nnyagu. (2007, ) The Obstacle Basic Steps |
| 84 | Uche Nnyagu. (2007, ) Unheeded Advice Jennison |
| 85 | Uche Nnyagu. (2006, ) The Conspiracy Jennison |
| 86 | Uche Nnyagu. (2006, ) Naked Truth Pacific |
| 87 | Uche Nnyagu. (2006, ) Secret Affairs Pacific |
| 88 | Uche Nnyagu. (2006, ) Silent Noise Noble |
| 89 | Uche Nnyagu. (2006, ) Heavy Rain Noble |
| 90 | Uche Nnyagu. (2006, ) Reward Of The Wicked Basic Steps |
| 91 | Uche Nnyagu. (2006, ) Tell Me Your Friend |
| 92 | Uche Nnyagu. (2004, ) Open Secret Hybrid, Novel |
| 93 | Uche Nnyagu. (2004, ) Emeka's Adventures Format, pp 45 |
| 94 | Uche Nnyagu. (2004, ) Across The Road Format |
| 95 | Uche Nnyagu. (2003, ) Spare The Rod Jennison |
| 96 | Uche Nnyagu. (2002, ) As You Make Your Bed Format |
| 97 | Uche Nnyagu. (2002, ) When The Time Comes Format |
| 98 | Uche Nnyagu. (2002, ) The Hands Of The Gods Format |
| 99 | Uche Nnyagu. (2001, ) From Grace To Grass Format, pp 44 |
| 100 | Uche Nnyagu. (2001, ) Peter's Dilemma Format |
| 101 | Uche Nnyagu. (2000, ) The Revenge Format |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Uche Nnyagu, Benedette Onunkwo, Ngozi Adunchezor. (2022, December) Literature in the Contemporary Society, an Indispensable Tool Against the Spread of Coronavirus |
| 2 | Uche Nnyagu. (2020, March) The Genres of Literature Patrobas |
| 3 | Uche Nnyagu. (2020, March) Use of Figurative Language and Literary Terms Patrobas |
| 4 | Uche Nnyagu. (2016, October) Media and the Society |
| 5 | Uche Nnyagu. (2015, January) Renaissance Literature |
| 6 | Uche Nnyagu. (2015, May) Introduction to Oral Literature |
| 7 | Uche Nnyagu. (2014, March) Types of Fiction |
| 8 | Uche Nnyagu. (2013, February) "Special Register in Internet Language and Communication Development" , Vol. 2 |
| 9 | Uche Nnyagu. (2011, February) "Levels of English Usage" , Vol. 1 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Uche Nnyagu, Ngozi Ozoh and Deborah Umeh. (2024, February), "The Inter-ethnic Folklore: an Appraisal of the Areas of Affinity in the Igbo and Yoruba Customary Lore", South Asian Research Journal of Humanities, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | 7. (2024, April), "The Rhetoric of Ajofia as an Appendage of Folklore", SSAR Journal of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences |
| 3 | Uche Nnyagu and Adaoma Igwedibia. (2023, October), "Material Lore as an Appendage of Folklore: Kolanut Example", African Journal of Culture, History, Religion and Traditions, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 7 |
| 4 | Uche Nnyagu, Ozoh Jacinta Ngozi and Ugwu Christopher Amaechi. (2023, July), "Futility of War and its Traumatic Effect on Women: a Study of Ade-Okere's Forest Dames", Journal of Advanced Research and Multidisciplinary Studies |
| 5 | Uche Nnyagu and Umeh Deborah. (2023, October), "Towards the Exploration of the Victorian Literature: the Historical Overview", SouthAsian Research Journal of Arts, Language and Literature, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 6 |
| 6 | Uche Nnyagu, Ugwuafia Abraham Ogbonna, Onunkwo, Benedette Ngozi and Ike, Peace. (2023, July), "Depravity in Ifeanyi Ajaegbo's Sarah House", International Journal Literature, Language and Linguistics, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 12 |
| 7 | Uche Nnyagu (Ph.D), Onyeachulam Sylvanus (Ph.D) and Mr. Frank Ikemefuna Ikeji. (2023, January), "DISSECTING THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT OUR POLITICS AND LEADERSHIP: A STUDY OF EMEKA NWABUEZE’S A PARLIAMENT OF VULTURES", African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research |
| 8 | Uche Nnyagu and Ozoh Jacinta Ngozi. (2023, September), "Female writings in the dynamic Igbo society: A comparative analysis of Ifeoma Okoye's Behind the clouds and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple hibiscus", Preorc Journal Of Gender And Sexuality Studies, Vol. 3, pp 18 |
| 9 | Nnyagu Uche, Udogu, Christiana Obiageli and Onunkwo, Benedette Ngozi. (2022, June), ""The Role of Literature in Curbing the Spread of COVID-19"", African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Uche Nnyagu and Ozoh Jacinta Ngozi. (2022, October), ""Mother versus Woman: a Study of Ama Darko’s Faceless as Interpretative Fiction"", Academic Journal of Education and Literature, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 11 | Nnyagu, Uche, Ozoh Jacinta Ngozi and Onunkwo, Benedette Ngozi. (2022, November), "History as a Central Focus of South African Fiction: a Study of Peter Abrahams Mine Boy", International Journal of African Society, Cultures and Traditions, pp 8 |
| 12 | Uche Nnyagu. (2021, September), "Parsing the Past and Present Nigerian Novels: a Comparative Study of Adichie and Achebe", Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 7 |
| 13 | Uche Nnyagu and Adunchezor, Ngozi. (2021, November), ""The Satiric Chants of Atumma as a Veritable Means of Societal Reformation"", AJELLS |
| 14 | Uche Nnyagu. (2020, June), "AN Appraisal Of The Language Of Art: The Oral Narratives Examples", South Asian Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 15 |
| 15 | Uche Nnyagu. (2020, June), "Illusions Of Reality", South Asian Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 14 |
| 16 | Uche Nnyagu. (2020, ), "Mmanwu As A Pivotal Aspect Of The African Drama: An Appraisal Of Njokoya", IAR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 14 |
| 17 | Uche Nnyagu and Benedette Onunkwo. (2020, ), "Understanding Society Through Fiction: An X-ray Of The Remote Uganda From The Perspective Of Nakibimbiri Omunjakko", International Academic Journal of Education & Literature, Vol. 1, (Issue 3) |
| 18 | Uche Nnyagu, Amalukwue Lotachukwu. (2020, June), "Saying The Truth About Us: A Cultural Study Of Ama Ata Aidoo's The Dilemma Of A Ghost", Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 15 |
| 19 | Uche Nnyagu, Dominion Joanna. (2020, ), "Literature As An Indispensable Tool For The Reformation Of The Child: The Children's Literature Example", International Journal of Literature, Language and Linguistic, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 16 |
| 20 | Uche Nnyagu. (2019, March), "Renaissance Literature: An Introduction", The Wordsmith: Awka Journal Students of English and Literary Studies, pp 12 |
| 21 | Uche Nnyagu. (2019, ), "Even The Angels Eat Beans: The Sociological Examination Of The White Man Of God", EAS Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 15 |
| 22 | Uche Nnyagu, Dominion Joanna. (2019, ), "Towards The Reformation Of The Child: A Study Of Zoe Graham's My Grandma Is A Witch", International Journal of English Language and Linguistic Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 18 |
| 23 | Uche Nnyagu, Christy Udogu. (2018, ), "Socio-Historical Impulse In Literature: A Study Of Peter Abraham's Mine Boy", International Journal of Language, Literature and Gender Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 15 |
| 24 | Uche Nnyagu, Ngozi Adunchezor. (2018, ), "Criticism Versus Stylistics: An Overview Of Their Areas Of Overlap And Contrast", International Journal of Language, Literature and Gender Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 14 |
| 25 | Uche Nnyagu, V. C. Mba. (2018, November), "The Plights Of Nigerian Writers In The Contemporary Era", International Journal of Language, Literature and Gender Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 14 |
| 26 | Uche Nnyagu, Rose Umezinwa. (2018, July), "Folktale As A Tool For Character Development", International Multi-Disciplinary Journal, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 16 |
| 27 | Uche Nnyagu, V. C. Mba. (2018, ), "The Necklace As A Fictional Means Of Assuaging The Illusions Of Life", European Centre for Research Training and Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 11), pp 14 |
| 28 | Uche Nnyagu. (2018, March), "The Novel as a Representation of the Igbo Society: an Ethnographic Analysis", Unknown Journal or Publisher, pp 8 |
| 29 | Uche Nnyagu and Adunchezor, Ngozi. (2017, April), ""The Novel: Genres, Concepts, Introduction and Appreciation"", International Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 5) |
| 30 | Uche Nnyagu. (2017, ), "The Nature Of Oral Literature: Concepts And Genres", SAS Publishers, India, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 15 |
| 31 | Uche Nnyagu. (2016, ), "Literature And Religion: The Affinity", Journal of National Association of Teachers in Tertiary Institutions |
| 32 | Nnyagu, Uche. (2015, March), "Fiction as a Blend of Fact and Imagination in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Purple Hibiscus"", International Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 33 | Uche Nnyagu. (2015, ), "Realistic Approach To Fiction: An Investigation Of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Half Of A Yellow Sun", FUNAI Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 16 |
| 34 | Uche Nnyagu, Ngozi Adunchezor. (2015, ), "A Fictional X-Ray Of The Contemporary Society: A Study Of Akachi Adimora-Ezeigbo's Trafficked", International Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 16 |
| 35 | Uche Nnyagu. (2014, November), "Fiction As A Blend Of Fact And Imagination In Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Purple Hibiscus", International Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 14 |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | Uche Nnyagu. (2023) The 11th Annual F. C. Ogbalu Memorial Lecture – the Overview Anambra Broadcasting Service, Awka |
| 2 | Uche Nnyagu. (2021) https://www.absradiotv.com/2021/04/14/commentary-epitaph-of-late-mrs-caroline-nnyagu/ https://www.absradiotv.com/2021/04/14/commentary-epitaph-of-late-mrs-caroline-nnyagu/ |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Errors in the Essays of Senior Secondary Students in Njikoka" (2022). Completed Masters project by Nwokoye, Chinenye Gloria NOU212073003 |
| 2 | "A Systemic Functional Analysis of Linguistic Sexism in Nigerian Secondary Schools Textbooks" (2022). Completed Masters project by Agbata, Augustina Uju |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "Essay and Letter Writing 6" (March, 2011) |
| 2 | Chief Editor, "Essay and Letter Writing Book 5" (March, 2011) |
| 3 | Chief Editor, "Essay and Letter Writing Book 4" (May, 2011) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Dramaturgy, Politics and Development: Emeka Nwabueze’s Parliament of Vultures" (June, 2019) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Portrayal of Religious Syncretism in Akiki Nyabongo's Novels: Africa Answers Black by Mary Naula" (June, 2019) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | A Panelist at the Cross Country Celebration of Poetry Day, "Awka Window on America" (October, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, Editorial Board, "SciencePG" (July, 2020) |
| 3 | Assistant Secretary, Umuawulu Constitution Review Committee, "Umuawulu Progress Union" (January, 2020 to July, 2021) |
| 4 | Member, "European Centre for Research and Development" (December, 2019) |
| 5 | Certificate of Excellence, "Advances in Research 2019" (January, 2019) |
| 6 | Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing, "Asian Journal of Language, Literature and Culture Studies" (January, 2018) |
| 7 | Secretary General, "Umuawulu Progress Union" (March, 2009 to May, 2014) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "European Centre for Research and Development" - 8327 (member since 2018), http://European Centre for Research and Development |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Democracy and the Rule of Law in the 21st Century Africa", (The Grace Uzoma Foundation in Collaboration with Department of English, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University), 10th May, 2023 to 13th May, 2023; Jerry Marriot Hotel, Nsukka |
| 2 | "Faculty Improvement Programme", (Britain), 31st January, 2023 to 31st January, 2023; Zoom |
| 3 | "The New Normal Education post COVID-19", (Vikas Pota), 30th May, 2020 to 30th May, 2020; Zoom |
| 4 | "11th Faculty Of Arts International Conference 2019", (Faculty of Arts), 24th October, 2019 to 25th October, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "3rd Christopher Okigbo Memorial Conference", (The Christopher Okigbo Foundation), 26th September, 2018 to 28th September, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |