Dr. Ifeyinwa Rita Obiegbu

Dr. Ifeyinwa Rita Obiegbu is a READER in ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Ifeyinwa Rita Obiegbu

Staff Profile

My name is Dr. Ifeyinwa Obiegbu. I am a Senior Lecturer at the Department of English Language and Literature at our esteemed Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. My specialty at the PhD level is Sociolinguistics and I have special interests in English Language Syntax and Psycholinguistics.

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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

The English Language And Sustainable Development In Nigeria Language And Culture: Nigerian Perspective Analysing The Advertising Language Of The Mobile Telephony In Nigerian Newspapers, A Stylistic Approach Mother Tongue Education: A Panacea To Effective Teaching And Learning Of English In Nigerian Primary Schools The Challenges Of Teaching English Language In Nigeria Reading Errors In Second Language Learners An Assessment Of The Communicative And Developmental Needs Of English Language In A Multilingual Nigeria Leadership And Cultural Frames In Soyinka's "The Strong Breed" The English Language As A Vehicle Of Social Transformation In Nigeria Errors In Educated Nigerian English Usage English Language Teaching In University Curricula: A Review Of The National Policy On Education The English Language And Literacy As Basic Tools For National Development Adopting The Indigenous Nigerian Languages For National Development Simple And Progressive Aspects Of Grammar And Their Usage In Literature An Assessment Of The Communicative And Developmental Needs Of English Language In A Multilingual Nigeria A Study Of Instructional Deficiencies Of English Language In Nigeria The Effects Of English Language On The Nigerian Culture English Language And The Global Technology Culture: The Nigerian Perspective Attitude Of Student/Teachers To The Use Of Information Communication Technology (ICT) In The Teaching Of English Language In Senior Secondary Schools In Awka, Nigeria Ungrammaticality Of Nigerian English: Effects On Students Academic Performance The Study Of Instructional Deficiencies Of English Language In Nigeria English Language As A Tool For Globalisation The English Language And Sustainable Development In Nigeria A Comparative Study Of Users Attitudes Towards English And Indigenous Nigerian Languages Developing Effective Reading Culture In The English Language Learner

Interest Areas

Pragmatics Semantics Sociolinguistics

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2014)
March, 2007 to April, 2014
PhD(English Language) Sociolinguistics
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2006)
February, 2004 to June, 2006
MA(English) Masters In English Language
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, December, 2006)
February, 2001 to February, 2006
Masters In Public Administration(MPA) Masters In Public Administration
4Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Post-Graduate Degree, August, 2000)
February, 1998 to March, 2000
PGD(Public Administration) Post Graduate Diploma In Public Administration
5University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 1990)
August, 1987 to August, 1990
BA(English Language) Bachelor Of Arts English Language
6College Of Education Warri, Delta State. (NCE, July, 1984)
September, 1981 to June, 1984
NCE(Engl/Religion NCE (English/Religious Knowledge
7Queen Of The Rosary College Onitsha. (GCE, August, 1980)
September, 1979 to December, 1979
GCE General Certificate In Education
8Queen Of The Rosary College Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 1979)
September, 1974 to June, 1979
WASCE West African School Certificate

Relevant/Working Experience

1Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2021 to October, 2024
2Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State.
February, 2019 to October, 2021
3Senior Lecturer, University Of Nigeria Nsukka,
February, 2016 to February, 2019
4Assistant Director/ Lecturer, National Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha. ( A Parastatal Under The Federal Ministry Of Mines And Steel Development, Abuja, Nigeria And A Research Institute With The Academic Staff Union Of Research Institutes(ASURI) Nigeria
August, 1990 to February, 2016

Creative Output

Books
1Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2018, January) Dynamic English for Schools and Colleges - A Comprehensive Grammar Book with Questions and Answers TETFUND Peer-reviewed and Published, pp 1-373
Book Chapters
1Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2014, May) Computational Linguistics in Onuoha; U (Ed) Comparative Linguistics: An Introduction to Language and Communication Nimo: Rex Charles and Patrick Publication
Journal Articles
1Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2023, August), "Reading: A Psycholinguistic Approach", Nigerian Journal of Arts and Humanities (NJAH), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 76-82
2Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2018, June), "Extensive Reading Culture Through Better Reading and Publishing Attributes", International Journal of Applied Linguistics & English Literature (IJALEL), Vol. 7, (Issue 7), pp 40-46
3Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2018, February), "Errors in Educated Nigerian English Usage", Language Matters Journal, Vol. 49, (Issue 2), pp 107-127
4Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2018, February), "Reading Errors in Second Language Learners", SAGE Open Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 1-10
5Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2016, August), "Language and Culture: Nigerian Perspective", African Research Review, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 69-82
6Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2016, August), "The Challenges of Teaching English Language in NIgeria", Journal of Modern European Languages and Literatures (JMEL), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 53-60
7Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2016, June), "Simple and Progressive Aspects of Grammar and Their Usage in Literature", International Journal of Language, Literature and Gender Studies (LALIGENS) Bahir Dar Ethiopia, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 85-94
8Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2016, June), "Mother Tongue Education: A Panacea to Effective Teaching and Learning of English in Nigerian Primary Schools", International Journal of Language, Literature and Gender Studies (LALIGENS) Bahir Dar Ethiopia, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 50-59
9Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2016, February), "Attitude of Students/Teachers to the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in the teaching of English Language in Senior Secondary School in Awka, Nigeria", International Journal of Advanced Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 1639-1649
10Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2016, February), "Adopting the Indigenous Nigerian Languages for National Development", International Journal of Arts and Humanities (IJAH), Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 129-135
11Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2015, August), "English Language Teaching in University Curricula: A Review of the National Policy on Education", AJELLS, Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 40-49
12Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2015, June), "The English Language and Sustainable Development in Nigeria", Open Journal of Political Science (OJPS), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 82-86
13Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2015, June), "Ungrammaticality of Nigerian English: Effects on Students Academic Performance", Journal of Liberal Studies. School of General Studies, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 153-166
14Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2015, June), "The Study of Instructional Deficiencies of English Language in Nigeria", Nsukka Journal of the Humanities, Vol. 23, (Issue 1), pp 41-47
15Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2015, June), "English Language as a Tool for Globalisation", Nigerian Intellectual Property and Humanities Journal (NIPO)
16Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita, Queen Ugochi Njemanze. (2015, June), "English Language and The Global Technology Culture: The Nigerian Perspecitve", International Journal of English Language, Literature and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 465-477
17Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita, Queen Ugochi Njemanze. (2015, May), "AN ASSESSMENT OF THE COMMUNICATIVE AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN A MULTILINGUAL NIGERIA", International Journal of English Language and Literature Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 161-170
18Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita, Queen Ugochi Njemanze. (2015, February), "Analyzing the Advertising Language of the Mobile Telephony in Nigerian Newspapers: A Stylistic Approach", International Journal of English Language, Literature and Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 136-144
19Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2014, June), "A Comparative Study of User Attitudes Toward English and Indigenous Nigeria Languages", Ikoro Journal of Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 105-114
20Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2014, February), "Developing Effective Reading Culture in the English Language Learner", ANSU Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 79-85
21Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2014, February), "English Language as a Vehicle of Social Transformation in Nigeria", Journal of Modern European Languages and Literatures (JMEL), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 104-117
22Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2014, February), "The English Language and Literacy as Basic Tools for National Development", AJELLS, Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 81-96
23Obiegbu Ifeyinwa Rita. (2014, January), "The Effects of English Language on the Nigeria Culture", Nsukka Journal of the Humanities, Vol. 22, (Issue 2), pp 158-165

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Hedging Strategies in President Trump's 2016 Political Speeches" (2017). Completed Masters project by Echegbuna Ijeoma Theresa (PG/MA/15/01696)
2"Stylistics Study of Buchi Emecheta's Joys of Motherhood and the Slave Girl" (2017). Completed Masters project by Amoniyan Oluwasegun Matthew (PG/MA/14/01203)
3"A Pragmatic Study of Donald Trump's Selected Political Speeches" (2017). Completed Masters project by Anyalewechi Lilian N (PG/MA/16/01157)
4"A Stylistic Analysis of Language of Advertising by GSM Network Providers in Nigerian Newspapers." (2020). Ongoing Masters project by Onyemaobi Izuchukwu Emmanuel (2020026005P)
5"Language Use Among OND/HND Students of Anambra State Polytechnic Mgbakwu: The EAP (English for Academic Purpose) Approach." (2020). Ongoing Masters project by Nzerem Grace Obiageli (202001286P)
Grants
1Awardee: "BOOK: Dynamic English Grammar for Schools and Colleges" (July, 2018 to August, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND)
Editorships
1Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Editor Awka Journal of English Language and Literary Studies (AJELLS)" (November, 2021)
2Editor, "London Journals of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences (LJRHSS)" (May, 2019)
3Editor, "Nsukka Journal of the Humanities" (December, 2017)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "International Journal of English Literature and Culture" (August, 2019)
2Reviewer, "Journal on English as a Foreign Language (JEFL) Indonesia" (December, 2018)
3Reviewer, "Journal English for Academic Purposes (JEAP-D-17-00072)" (April, 2005)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Internal Examiner" (January, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
2Examiner, "Internal Examiner" (January, 2021 to March, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam
3Examiner, "Internal Examiner" (August, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
4Examiner, "Internal Examiner" (June, 2021 to November, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam
5Examiner, "Internal Examiner" (June, 2021 to December, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
6Examiner, "Post-graduate Degree Programme Supervisor" (March, 2021 to November, 2018). Completed External Exam
7Examiner, "Internal Examiner" (July, 2021 to October, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
8Examiner, "Post-graduate Supervision/Participation" (November, 2017 to October, 2018). Completed External Exam
Accreditation Panel Memberships
1Member, "Senate Ceremonials Committee" (May, 2017)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Vice Chancellor’s Committee on Open and Distance Learning Program" (February, 2024)
2Chairperson, "Department of English and Literature Library Committe" (January, 2024)
3Chairperson, "Department of English and Literature Committe on International Linkages/Research and Innovation" (January, 2024)
4Chairman, "Faculty of Arts Examination Misconduct Committee" (January, 2024)
5President, "Obiangwu General Women's Meeting Alor" (December, 2022)
6Member, "Departmental Programme Committee - Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021 to December, 2022)
7Member, "Welfare/Environmental Committee - Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021 to December, 2022)
8Member, "Departmental Consultants - Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021 to December, 2022)
9Member, "Appointment into Faculty of Arts Management Committee" (January, 2019 to December, 2021)
10Member, "English Scholars' Association of Nigeria (ESAN)" (January, 2018 to December, 2019)
11Member, "Senate Ceremonials Committee" (June, 2017 to December, 2018)
12Head of Department, "Head of Department - National Metallurgical Training Institute" (September, 2010 to June, 2015)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Associate Member, "The Reading Association of Nigeria" (member since 2015), https://www.readingassociationnigeria.org/
2Associate Member, "English Scholars Association of Nigeria (ESAN)" (member since 2015), https://www.unn.edu.ng/english-scholars-association-of-nigeria-esan/
3Full Member, "Diocese on the Niger Synod Delegate" (member since 2015), https://www.dioceseoflagos.org/
4Associate Member, "Association of NIgerian Authors (ANA)" (member since 2012), https://www.ananigeria.org/membership
5Professional Member, "Chartered Institute of Public Management" (member since 2010), https://www.ipm-unique.org/
6Associate Member, "English Language Teachers' Association of Nigeria (ELTAN)" (member since 2007), https://worldcat.org/identities/lccn-no2011080488/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"AFRICAN, WORLD LITERATURE AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE (AWLEL) 2023", (Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 15th November, 2023 to 15th November, 2023; Department of English and Literary Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
2"Nnamdi Azikiwe University Faculty of Arts International Conference", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
3"Annual Faculty of Arts International Conference", (University of NIgeria Nsukka), 31st March, 2022 to 2nd April, 2022; Nsukka
4"Bob Marley, Black Civilization and Pan Africanism", (Institute of African Studies and department of Music, University of Nigeria Nsukka), 11th May, 2021 to 11th May, 2021; University of Nigeria Nsukka
5"4th Chinua Achebe International Conference (Re-evaluation of African Values and Culture in the face of crises of 21st Century)", (University of Nigeria Nsukka Institute of African Studies), 11th March, 2021 to 11th March, 2021; Nsukka
6"English Scholars Association of Nigeria (1st Virtual & 36th Annual Conference)", (English Scholars Association of Nigeria), 8th December, 2020 to 8th December, 2020; University of Nigeria Nsukka
7"Women in Africa and the African Diaspora (WAAD) International Conference", (Women in Africa and the African Diaspora (WAAD)), 4th April, 2020 to 6th April, 2020; Abuja
8"34th Annual National Conference", (English Scholars Association of Nigeria), 18th September, 2018 to 18th September, 2018; Nsukka
9"1st Annual Conference of the Department of English Language and Literature, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Department of English Language and Literature Nnamdi Azikiwe University,), 7th June, 2016 to 11th June, 2016; Awka
10"39th Annual African Literature Association (ALA) Conference, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A", (African Literature Association (ALA)), 19th March, 2014 to 23rd March, 2014; South Carolina, U.S.A
Workshops
1"5TH PrAN 2022 International Conference Cum Workshop", (Department of English and Literary studies UNN), 10th May, 2022 to 10th May, 2022; Nsukka
2"Society of Research and Academic Excellence University of Nigeria", (University of Nigeria Nsukka Institute of African Studies), 28th September, 2020 to 28th September, 2020; University of Nigeria Nsukka
Other Events
1"The Impact Of The English Language Teacher Development On National Development", (The English language teachers association of Nigeria(British council)), 23rd August, 2016 to 23rd August, 2016; Lagos, Nigeria
2"2016 1st Annual Conference Of The Department Of English Language And Literature, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. 7th -11th June 2016. Theme: Emerging Trends In Language And Literary Studies.", (Department of English Language and Literature, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 7th June, 2016 to 11th June, 2016; AWKA
3"Annual Faculty Of Arts Conference, University Of Nigeria Nsukka, May, 2016. Theme: Humanities And Human Development.", (University of Nigeria Nsukka), 16th May, 2016 to 16th May, 2016; Nsukka
4"• 39th Annual African Literature Association (ALA) Conference, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A-19th -23rd March, 2014.", (African Literature Association (ALA)), 19th March, 2014 to 23rd March, 2014; Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A
5"Teaching Methods And Skills Improvement", (Continental Business school), 11th August, 2011 to 11th August, 2011; National Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha