Dr. Helen Udumaga Aghamelu

Dr. Helen Udumaga Aghamelu is a LECTURER I in THEATRE ARTS Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Helen Udumaga Aghamelu

Personal Information

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Theatre Arts, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ARTS
Department/Sub-Unit:
THEATRE ARTS

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Imo State University. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2017)
July, 2013 to August, 2017
Theatre Arts
2University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Master Degree, November, 2009)
July, 2004 to July, 2008
Theatre Arts And Film Studies
3Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2007)
June, 2006 to March, 2007
Upper Credit PGD In Education
4Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2001)
September, 1997 to June, 2001
Second Class Theatre Arts
5Girls' Secondary School, Awka. (SSCE, June, 1996)
September, 1990 to June, 1996
6Onyeabor Memorial Primary School, Onitsha. (FSLC, October, 1991)
September, 1982 to July, 1988

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2012, July) A Bountiful Harvest Festschrift in Honour of Very Rev. Msgr. Prof. J.P.C. Nzomiwu , pp 221-227
2Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2009, March) Reading in African Thought and Culture Strong Towers Books, pp 49-56
3Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2009, March) Readings in African Thought and Culture Strong Towers Books, pp 139-151
Journal Articles
1Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2022, April), "COMMUNITY THEATRE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: THE UKWU ORJI BUS PARK PROJECT", AMA: Journal of Theatre and Cultural Studies, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 190-202
2Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2022, December), "Leadership Values and Youth Crises in Nigeria: A Study of Emeka Nwabueze's Echoes of Madness and A Parliament of Vultures", Ogbazuluobodo: University of Nigeria Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 54-64
3Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2021, March), "Chanting Songs In Praise of an Oppressive Leader: A Reading of Gloria Ernest-Samuel’s The Beautiful Masquerade", The Creatuve Artist: A Journal of Theatre and Media Studies, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 1-15
4Aghamelu, Helen, Udumaga. (2020, May), "The Human Mindset and Nigeria's Restructuring Agenda:A Study of John Iwu's Birthright", Nigerian Theatre Journal:A JOURNAL of Nigerian Theatre Artists (SONTA), Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 13-24
5Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2020, March), "The Community and Character Formation of Youths in Emeka Nwabueze’s Lachrymose", EVAIA International Journal of Ethics and Values, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 132-138
6Aghamelu Helen Udumaga, Obijekwu Ike Matthew and Enemuoh Johnpaul. (2020, March), "Gender Equality Discourse: Critique on The Feminist view in Igboland", EVAIA: International Journal Of Ethics And Values, pp 71-81
7Aghamelu, Helen, Udumaga. (2019, April), "Cultural Imperialism as The Bane of Nigerian Leadership:An Analysis of Canice Nwosu's Hope of The Living and Onyiyechi Anikwata's A Welcome Stranger", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies
8Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2019, June), "Developing Literacy Skills in Primary School Through Theatre-in-Education", Literacy and Reading in Nigeria, pp 83-89
9Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2019, July), "Proverb as a Language Technique in Emeka Nwabueze’s Echoes of Madness", Proeorcjah, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 86-99
10Helen Udumaga Aghamelu. (2018, October), "THE ELDER AND THE YOUTH: INTER-GENERATIONAL CONFLICT IN EMEKA NWABUEZE’S ECHOES OF MADNESS", Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 2)
11Aghamelu Fidelis Chuka and Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2017, January), "GLOBAL REFUGEE CRISIS: SEEKING A PERMANENT SOLUTION", IGWEBUIKE: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 91-102
12Aghamelu Fidelis Chuka, Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2017, March), "GLOBAL REFUGEE CRISIS: SEEKING A PERMANENT SOLUTION", L’ENSEIGNEMENT DOCTRINAL DE SAINT AUGUSTIN SUR LA NATURE DE LA TRINITÉ DANS LES SERMONS PRÊCHÉS DURANT LE PRESBTÉRAT (391-395), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 22-35
13Aghamelu Fidelis Chuka, Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2016, March), "Ethnic Conflict in Pluralist Nigeria: Entrenching Participatory Democracy", Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 135-157
14Aghamelu, Fidelis Chuka & Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2015, June), "Globalization and sustainable Development in Nigeria through the New partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD)", in European Journal of Academic Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 31-39
15Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2006, June), "Traditionalism and woman question in Nigeria: An Appraisal of some Igbo Traditions", Essence Interdisciplinary: International Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 154-161
16Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2005, June), "Folklore in Theatre-in-Education: Values and Contributions to Child Development", Ogirisi: A New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 71-78
Conference Papers
1Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2022, March), "Leadership Values and Youth Crisis in Nigeria: A Study of Emeka Nwabueze’s Echoes of Madness and A Parliament of Vultures", The 3rd Inernational Confrerence of The Grace Uzoma Okonkwo Foundation in Collaboration with the Department of English and Literary Studies of The University of Nigeria Nsukka
2Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2019, November), "The Human Mindset and Nigeria’s, Restructuring Agenda: A Study of John Iwu’s Birthright",
3Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2019, October), "Cultural Imperialism as the Bane of Nigeria Leadership: An Analysis of Canice Nwosu’s Hopes of the Living and Onyinyechi Anikwata’s. A welcome Stranger",
4Aghamelu Helen Udumaga & Obijekwu Ikechukwu. (2019, August), "Literacy and Equity: An Evaluation of its Pragmatic Value in Nigeria",
5Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2018, October), "Developing Literacy Skills in Primary Schools: The Role of Theatre —in-Education TIE",
6Aghamelu, Helen Udumaga. (2017, September), "Formation of Christian Conscience for the Common Good in Nigerian Politics",
7Aghamelu, Fidelis Chuka & Aghamelu Helen Udumaga. (2017, August), "Promoting Basic Literacy Skills among rural women: Strategies .for Women Emancipation and Empowerment in Nigeria",

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - AN/S/09100 (member since 2009), https://trcn.gov.ng/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Youth Crises in Twenty-First Century Africa: An Interdisciplinary Discourse", (Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 22nd March, 2022 to 23rd March, 2022; University of Nigeria, Nsukka
2"Humanities and Leadership in Africa", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 25th October, 2019 to 25th October, 2019; Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
3"Paradigm Shift in Literacy Practices In and Out of School Settings: for Global Relevance", (Reading Association of Nigeria), 2nd October, 2019 to 2nd October, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
4"Literacy: A Bridge To Equity", (Ministry of Education and Sports, Uganda), 20th August, 2019 to 22nd August, 2019; Kampala Serena Hotel- Uganda
5"Literacy Enhancement and Achievement Project (LEAP)", (Reading Association of Nigeria), 27th September, 2018 to 27th September, 2018; Anambra
6"Young Authors Conference 2.0", (Aurick Foundation & Anambra Young Authors Association), 14th July, 2018 to 14th July, 2018; Awka
7"10th Pan African Literacy for All Conference", (Reading Association of Nigeria), 28th August, 2017 to 31st August, 2017; Sheraton Hotels, Abuja
8"University of Calabar 15th Biennial Conference", (Reading Association of Nigeria), 5th October, 2016 to 8th October, 2016; University of Calabar
Workshops
1"Training Programme for Core Subject Teachers", (SUMMIT Management Development Services Ltd.), 9th April, 2018 to 13th April, 2018; Awka, Anambra
2"Training Programme for Core Subject Teachers", (SUMMIT Management Development Services Ltd.), 8th August, 2016 to 12th August, 2016; Awka
Seminar
1"All Nigerian Schools Readers Drama League Plot Edition", (All Nigerian Schools Readers Drama League), 4th March, 2012 to 4th March, 2012; Anambra
Other Event
1"Three Day Seminar/Colloquim on Creative Writing for Teachers of English and Igbo Languages", (Association of Nigerian Authours), 28th May, 2014 to 30th May, 2014; ASUBEB Headquarters, Awka