Dr. Ann Chinazo Onyekelu

Dr. Ann Chinazo Onyekelu is a LECTURER I in IGBO, AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Ann Chinazo Onyekelu

Staff Profile

Dr. Ann C. Onyekelu is a Lecturer in the department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. She specialized in Igbo Culture and Civilization. She enjoys researching and innovation. She is happily married with children.

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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

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.UNIVERSITY. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2013)
October, 2010 to May, 2013
Ph.D AFRICAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION IGBO AND AFRICAN STUDIES
2NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.UNIVERSITY. (Master Degree, December, 2009)
October, 2006 to July, 2009
M.A IGBO STUDIES
3NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.UNIVERSITY. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2004)
January, 2000 to March, 2003
B.A IGBO STUDIES IGBO AND AFRICAN LANGUAGES
4OHABIAM GIRLS' SECONDARY SCHOOL, ABA.. (SSCE, September, 1998)
September, 1993 to June, 1998
5ST. MICHEAL'S PRIMARY SCHOOL, URUALLA.. (FSLC, January, 1995)
September, 1985 to December, 1990

Relevant/Working Experience

1Co-ordinator Sandwich Programme, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
February, 2025 to Present
2Examination Officer, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
January, 2020 to February, 2025
3LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE
May, 2019 to Present
4GROUP LEADER SEPTEMBER 2018-AUGUST 2019, CATHOLIC WOMAN ORGANIZATION, CHURCH OF THE DIVINE MERCY ENEKA, PORT HARCOUT,RIVER STATE.
September, 2018 to August, 2019
5TWO TENURES PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER SEPTEMBER 2017-AUGUST 2018 PUBLIC RELATION OFFICER SEPTEMBER 2018-AUGUST 2019, CATHOLIC WOMAN ORGANIZATION, CHURCH OF THE DIVINE MERCY ENEKA, PORT HARCOUT,RIVER STATE.
September, 2017 to September, 2019
6GROUP FINANCIAL SECRETARY SEPTEMBER 2015-AUGUST 2017, CATHOLIC WOMAN ORGANIZATION, CHURCH OF THE DIVINE MERCY ENEKA, PORT HARCOUT,RIVER STATE.
August, 2015 to August, 2017
7GENERAL VICE SECRETARY, CATHOLIC WOMAN ORGANIZATION, CHURCH OF THE DIVINE MERCY ENEKA, PORT HARCOUT,RIVER STATE.
August, 2015 to August, 2017
8CENTER MANAGER, Little Angels Child Care Center, Rumuosunwo, Eneka, Port Harcout, River State.
June, 2014 to June, 2019
9CLASS TEACHER, Venocrest Schools, Rumuosunwo, Eneka, Port Harcout, River State.
September, 2009 to October, 2009
10CLASS TEACHER, Neitherland International School, Awka, Anambra State,
January, 2006 to March, 2007
11NYSC- CLASS TEACHER, Federal Govt. College, Ibillo, Edo State
September, 2004 to August, 2005
12TELLER-INDUSTRIAL TRAINEE, First Bank Nig. Plc, Ariaria Branch, Aba, Abia State.
May, 2004 to September, 2004

Creative Output

Books
1ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU and Others. (2021, May) Ka Anyị Gụọ! Akwụkwọ Nduzi Onye Nkụzị Praịmarị 1 Taam 1-3 Igbo The Initiative, pp 1-219
2ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU and Others. (2021, May) Ka Anyị Gụọ! Akwụkwọ Nduzi Onye Nkụzi Praịmarị 2 Taam 1-3 Igbo The Initiative, pp 1-159
3ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU and Others. (2021, May) Ka Anyị Gụọ! Akwụkwọ Nduzi Onye Nkụzị Praịmarị 3 Taam 1-3 Igbo The Initiative, pp 1-135
4ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU and Others. (2021, May) Ka Anyị Gụọ! Akwụkwọ Ụmụakwụkwọị Praịmarị 2 Taam 1-3 Igbo The Initiative, pp 1-153
5ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU and Others. (2021, May) Ka Anyị Gụọ! Akwụkwọ Ụmụakwụkwọ Praịmarị 3 Taam 1-3 The Initiative, pp 1-153
Book Chapters
1ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2024, August) ILE ỌMỤGWỌ NA ỌMỤMỤ ỤTỌASỤSỤ IGBO, AGỤMAGỤ IGBO NA OMENALA IGBO MEMOIYKE PUBLISHING NIG. LTD, pp 158-160
2ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2024, August) INYE AKA N'ALA IGBO NA ỌMỤMỤ ỤTỌASỤSỤ, AGỤMAGỤ IGBO NA OMENALA IGBO MEMOIYKE PUBLISHING NIG. LTD, pp 174-177
3ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2024, August) ỌNỌDỤ NDỊICHIE N'ALA IGBO NA ỌMỤMỤ ỤTỌASỤSỤ IGBO, AGỤMAGỤ IGBO NA OMENALA IGBO MEMOIYKE PUBLISHING NIG. LTD, pp 196-197
4ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2023, January) ỌNWỤ NA NGHỌTA NDỊ IGBO NA ỌMỤMỤ AGỤMAGỤ NA OMENALA IGBO FORMAT PUBLISHERS NIG. LTD, pp 117-121
5ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2023, January) ILE ỌBỊA N'ALA IGBO NA ỌMỤMỤ AGỤMAGỤ NA OMENALA IGBO FORMAT PUBLISHERS NIG. LTD, pp 122-126
6ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2023, January) ỌNỌDỤ NDỊICHIE N'ALA IGBO NA ỌMỤMỤ AGỤMAGỤ NA OMENALA IGBO FORMAT PUBLISHERS NIG. LTD, pp 127-130
7ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2023, January) ECHICHE NDỊ IGBO GBASARA CHUKWU NA ỌMỤMỤ AGỤMAGỤ NA OMENALA IGBO FORMAT PUBLISHERS NIG. LTD, pp 112-116
8ONYEKELU ANN C.. (2022, September) DIVINATION IN IGBO TRADITIONAL BELIEF& PROPHECY AMONG PENTECOSTALS IN IGBO LAND , pp 221-234
9Onyekelu, A.C.. (2020, April) Non-Performance Of Adolescent Rites Of Passage Lead To Challenges To National Development. In The Pedagogue, Festschrift In Honour Of Prof. Chukwuemeka Eleazar Mbanugo. Awka: Dolivel Print, pp 68-77
10Udeze, C. V. & Onyekelu, A.C.. (2012, November) Adulthood Phase Of Rites Of Passage. In The Ideal Man, Festschrift In Honour Of Prof. Obed Muojekwu Anizoba(Ọzọnwa). Apple Books Publisher, www.igboscholars.com, pp 333-346
Journal Articles
1Ngozi Theresa Onuora (PhD), Ann Chinazo Onyekelu(PhD), Obasi Benedeth Chibuzor & Daniel Aliomo Alegu. (2025, May), "NSEKA MMETỤTA ASỤSỤ BEKEE NA-ENWE N'ASỤSỤ IGBO.", . Nnadiebube Journal of Philosophy, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 128-136
2ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU & Obianuju Maryjane Awa. (2024, April), "MMEMME ÍGBÁ ÙCHÉ N’OBODO ỌHAFỊA", ODEZURUIGBO JOURNAL, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 25-37
3ANN C. ONYEKELU, IFEYINWA C. ISIDIENU & CHIKODI D. ONYEGIRI. (2024, August), "THE CHALLENGES OF INCULTURATION IN CHURCHES: DIVINATION AS AN EXAMPLE", NJRCS, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 18-29
4ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU. (2024, February), "IGBO AND SENEGALESE FUNERALS: INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS IN DEATH PHASE OF RITES OF PASSAGE", CACH Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Vol. 4, pp 111-126
5ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU. (2023, July), "ALỤMDI NA NWUNYE NA ỊGBA ALỤKWAGHỊM N'ALA IGBO NOGE GBOO NA KA Ọ DỊ N'OGE UGBUA", Igirigi: A Multi-Disciplinary journal of African Studies, Vol. -3, (Issue 1), pp 166-171
6ANN C. ONYEKELU & ONYINYE V. OKOYEUZU. (2023, April), "RELEVANCE OF ARTS AND CRAFTS IN AWKA SOUTH CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES(IJAAS), Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 120-126
7Onyekelu Ann C. & Ejioforbiri Chidimma A. (2022, December), "AKWAMOZU NWAỌKPỤ NA NNEWI N’OGE UGBU A: MGBANWE NA NSOGBU YA", ODEZURUIGBO JOURNAL, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-16
8ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2022, October), "INSECURITY AND CRIME: A THREAT TO SOUTH-EAST OF NIGERIA DEEPLY ROOTED IN UNKNOWN GUNMEN", IGWEBUIKE AN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 146-156
9Ann Chinazo Onyekelu PhD, Charles Azubuike Nneke PhD. (2022, August), "AKWAMOZU ONYE ỌZỌ NA IBIDE N’OMENALA IGBO: NZIPUTA URU NA ỌGHỌM DỊ NA YA", NNADIEBUBE JOURNAL OF EDUCATION IN AFRICA(NJEA), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 62-74
1012. Isidienu, Ifeyinwa C., Onyekelu, Ann C.. (2021, May), "ANCESTRAL CULTS IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGION: THEIR RELEVANCE IN THE CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN SOCIETY", In Journal of African religion and Culture, Honouring the Past and Shaping the Future ISSN: 2630-7065 (Print) 2630-7073 (e, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 127-145
11ANN C. ONYEKELU & ELIZABETH N. ONUORA. (2021, August), "DEFORESTATION IN IGBO LAND: THE IMPLICATIONS", IGIRIGI A MULTI-DISPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 14 - 28
128. Onyekelu, A. C.. (2020, September), "Igbo Traditional Rites Of Passage: A Study Of Concepion/Pregnancy And Birth In Ideato-North Local Government Area. In Nigerian Journal Of African Studies", . Agulu: Thinkers pulishers, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 118-127.
139. Isidienu, I. C. & Onyekelu, A. C.. (2020, September), "Some Features Of Culture In Three Major Nigerian Ethnic Group For National Development. In Nigerian Journal Of African Studies", Agulu: Thinkers Pulishers, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 67-77.
1410. Isidienu, I. C. & Onyekelu, A. C.. (2020, March), "Instrument Of Stability: A Study Of Masquerade In Igbo Traditional Society. In ODIBENDI, A Journal Of Igbo Conciousness", New Life Press LTD, pp 199-208, Maiden Edition
1511. Nneke C. A. & Onyekelu A. C.. (2020, September), "Religion Of Our Time And Claim To Divine Presence: A Philosophical Pursuit Of Her Silence In The Covid-19 Pandemic In Africa", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 167-
167. Onyekelu, A. C.. (2019, November), "The Socio-Cultural Implication Of Infertility In Igbo Society: Anambra State As Example. In Odezuruigbo: An International Journal Of Igbo, African And Asian Studies", THINKERS PUBLISHERS AGULU, ANAMBRA STATE, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 255-263
176. Onyekelu, A. C. & Udeze, C. V.. (2015, June), "The Social Cultural Implications Of Igbo Personal Names. In Igbo Scholars International Journal", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 141-156
185. Onyekelu, A. C. & Udemmadu, T. N.. (2013, June), "Identity And Stability As Social Functions Of Language“. In Ideal Igbo Scholars Journal.", Awka: Besing Books Multipurpose Publications, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 180-196
194. Enweonye, C.I. & Onyekelu, A. C.. (2012, August), "Child Adoption In Anambra State: Problems And Prospects.In Nwokoye, N. (Ed.) Ọja: An International Journal Of Igbo, African & Asian Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.", Awka: Apple Books Press., pp 33-45
203. Nnokwe, A. C.. (2005, May), "Nigeria Culture: Can Youths Ever Revive It?", In The Rock, An Official Magazine of The Federal Government College, Ibillo, Edo State., pp 80

Academic Leadership Qualities

Editorships
1Editor, "ODEZURUIGBO JOURNAL" (December, 2023)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "AWKA JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERARY STUDIES(AJELLS)" (May, 2025)
2Reviewer, "AWKA JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERARY STUDIES(AJELLS)" (March, 2025)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "PROPOSAL DEFENCE" (April, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1MEMBER, "Examination Committee Member, Department of Igbo, African & Communication, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (February, 2024 to February, 2025)
2ADVISER, "Regular Students' Academic Adviser YR 4, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (February, 2024 to February, 2025)
3MEMBER, "Curriculum Committee Member Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies" (February, 2024)
4SUPERVISOR PGD & MA, "POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISOR in the Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, NAU,Awka." (June, 2023)
5SECRETARY, "OGBALU MEMORIAL COMMITTEE 2023-2024 FACULTY OF ARTS, NAU, Awka." (March, 2023 to March, 2024)
6MEMBER, "FACULTY OF ARTS UJAH EDITORIAL COMMITTEE 2023-2024" (March, 2023 to March, 2024)
7MEMBER, "ASUU NAU CEP LIAISON COMMITTEE 2023" (November, 2023 to November, 2024)
8SECRETARY, "CCMAS Committee Secretary Departmet of Igbo, African & Communication Studies." (June, 2023)
9SECRETARY, "SECRETARY OGBALU MEMORIAL COMMITTEE 2022-2023 FACULTY OF ARTS,Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (June, 2022 to June, 2023)
10MEMBER, "UJAH EDITORIAL COMMITTEE 2022-2023 FACULTY OF ARTS, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (June, 2022 to June, 2023)
11EXAM OFFICER, "Examination Officer 2022/2023 Department of Igbo, african & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka." (May, 2022 to May, 2023)
12MEMBER, "Odezuruigbo Journal Committee Member 2022/2023 Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka." (May, 2022 to May, 2023)
13ADVISER, "Regular Students' Academic Adviser, 2022-2023 Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (May, 2022 to May, 2023)
14MEMBER, "Igbo Standardization Committee member 2022-2023 Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nau Awka." (May, 2022 to May, 2023)
15LECTURER GST 109, "GST LECTURER 2021/2025 School of General Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (February, 2021 to February, 2025)
16MEMBER, "VICE CHANCELLOR COSTITUTED CURRICULUM COMMITTEE FOR OCHIE IGBO PROJECT 2021 NAU, Awka." (May, 2021)
17MEMBER, "Vice Chancellor Quality Assurance Sub-committee, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies." (June, 2021 to June, 2022)
18EXAM OFFICER, "Examination Officer 2021/2022 Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies." (January, 2021 to January, 2022)
19MEMBER, "Odezuruigbo Journal Committee Member, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies." (January, 2021 to January, 2022)
20ADVISER, "Regular Students Academic Adviser yr 4 2021-2022 Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka." (January, 2021 to January, 2022)
21MEMBER ON YOUNG WRITERS, "DIRECTORATE OF IGBO VILLAGE AND CENTRE FOR AFRICA CIVILIZATION 2020-2021 NAU, Awka." (February, 2020 to February, 2021)
22MEMBER, "ACADEMIC SERVICES COMMITTEE 2020/2021 TO 2021/2022 FACULTY OF ARTS, NAU, Awka." (May, 2020 to May, 2022)
23EXAM OFFICER, "Examination Officer 2020/2021 Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts NAU aw" (January, 2020 to January, 2021)
24MEMBER, "Odezuruigbo Journal Committee Member 2020-2021, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies. Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka" (January, 2020 to January, 2021)
25ADVISER, "Regular Students' Academic Adviser 2020-2021, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (January, 2020 to January, 2021)
26MEMBER, "Culture, Artefacts & Crafts Committee Member 2019/2020 Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka." (September, 2019 to September, 2020)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Associate Member, "IGBO STUDIES ASSOCIATION(ISA)" (member since 2024), https:www.igbostudies.org
2Professional Member, "SOCIETY FOR IGBO STUDIES(SIS)" (member since 2024), https:www.societyforigbostudies.org
3Full Member, "ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES" - 100/2020 (member since 2020), https://www.apas.africa/membership.php

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Iji Akụkọ Ọdịnala Igbo Zụlite Ụmụaka maka Agwa Ọma", (Society for Igbo Studies), 24th July, 2024 to 26th July, 2024; Awka
2"2024 APAS 8th International Conference", (APAS), 22nd May, 2024 to 25th May, 2024; Chisco Institute for Transportation studies, NAU
3"21st Igbo Studies Association Annual International Conference", (ISA), 8th May, 2024 to 11th May, 2024; Enugu, Nigeria
4"REIMAGINING IGBO STUDIES IN 21TH CENTURY NIGERIA", (Center for Igbo Studies in partnership with Council of Igbo States in America(CISA), Ohanaeze Ndị Igbo Worldwide and Igbo World Assembly(IWA)), 15th August, 2023 to 18th August, 2023; Princess Alexndra Auditorium, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
5"NDIGBO AND NIGERIA'S FUTURE: 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN PERSPECTIVE", (DIRECTOR IGBO VILLAGE &CENTER FOR AFRICAN CIVILIZATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF DIASPORA AFFAIRS, INDIGENOUS ARTWORKS, CULTURE AND TOURISM, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.), 25th November, 2022 to 25th November, 2022; ASUU SECRETARIAT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.
6"A Global Dialogue on African Philosophy, Religion and Culture: Prospects for Development", (Association For The Promotion of African Studies(APAS)), 24th May, 2022 to 27th May, 2022; MAIN HALL, NURU BUILDING, Tangaza University College, Kenya.
7"2021 HYBRID CONFERENCE: OHAZURUME CELEBRATING IGBO DEMOCRACY", (DIRECTOR IGBO VILLAGE &CENTER FOR AFRICAN CIVILIZATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF DIASPORA AFFAIRS, INDIGENOUS ARTWORKS, CULTURE AND TOURISM, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA.), 10th December, 2021 to 11th December, 2021; CHIKE OKOYE CENTER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.
8"Arican Ideologies And Innovative Trends And Advances: Honouring The Past And Shaping The Future", (Association for Promoting African Studies (APAS), 25th May, 2021 to 25th May, 2021; visualize
9"4th Chiuna Achebe International Conference In Collaboration With Centre For Black And African Arts And Civilization (CBAAC),", (INSTITUTION OF AFRICAN STUDIESS), 8th March, 2021 to 11th March, 2021; UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA
10"Association For Promoting African Studies (APAS) Conference, September, 2020. The Impact Of COVID 19 On Africa And Quest For Afrocentric Perspectives On Covid-19.", (Association for Promoting African Studies (APAS), 17th September, 2020 to 17th September, 2020; visualize
11"Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty Of Arts, 11th Annual International Conference", (Faculty of Art), 22nd October, 2019 to 25th October, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Workshops
1"2024 Capacity Building Workshop of Center for Counselling and Career Development", (CCCD), 2nd May, 2024 to 4th May, 2024; NAU Business school
2"NATIONAL SUMMIT ON IGBO APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME(IGBA-BOI)", (ANAMBRA STATE GOVERNMENT THROUGH ABS), 10th March, 2022 to 10th March, 2022; HILTON LIESURE HOTEL, REGINA CAELIROAD, AWKA ANAMBRA STATE.
3"Workshop On Journal Sustainability And Development.", (Academic Research Journal Publication and Development Nnamdi Azikiwe University of Awka.), 17th August, 2021 to 17th August, 2021; ASUU-NAU Secretariat Complex, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka
4"Faculty Of Arts Career Development Training", (Counseling and Career Development Center, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.), 9th August, 2021 to 12th August, 2021; Faculty Conference Room