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

1LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE
May, 2019 to Present
2GROUP LEADER SEPTEMBER 2018-AUGUST 2019, CATHOLIC WOMAN ORGANIZATION, CHURCH OF THE DIVINE MERCY ENEKA, PORT HARCOUT,RIVER STATE.
September, 2018 to August, 2019
3TWO 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
4GROUP FINANCIAL SECRETARY SEPTEMBER 2015-AUGUST 2017, CATHOLIC WOMAN ORGANIZATION, CHURCH OF THE DIVINE MERCY ENEKA, PORT HARCOUT,RIVER STATE.
August, 2015 to August, 2017
5GENERAL VICE SECRETARY, CATHOLIC WOMAN ORGANIZATION, CHURCH OF THE DIVINE MERCY ENEKA, PORT HARCOUT,RIVER STATE.
August, 2015 to August, 2017
6CENTER MANAGER, Little Angels Child Care Center, Rumuosunwo, Eneka, Port Harcout, River State.
June, 2014 to June, 2019
7CLASS TEACHER, Venocrest Schools, Rumuosunwo, Eneka, Port Harcout, River State.
September, 2009 to October, 2009
8CLASS TEACHER, Neitherland International School, Awka, Anambra State,
January, 2006 to March, 2007
9NYSC- CLASS TEACHER, Federal Govt. College, Ibillo, Edo State
September, 2004 to August, 2005
10TELLER-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 CHINAZO ONYEKELU. (2023, January) ỌMỤMỤ AGỤMAGỤ OMENALA IGBO FORMAT PUBLISHERS NIG. LTD, pp 112- 130
2ONYEKELU ANN C.. (2022, September) DIVINATION IN IGBO TRADITIONAL BELIEF& PROPHECY AMONG PENTECOSTALS IN IGBO LAND , pp 221-234
3Onyekelu, 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
4Udeze, 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
1ANN 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
2ANN 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
3ANN 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
4Onyekelu 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
5ANN 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
6Ann 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
712. 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
8ANN 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
98. 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.
109. 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.
1110. 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
1211. 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-
137. 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
146. 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
155. 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
164. 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
173. 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)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "PROPOSAL DEFENCE" (April, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES" - 100/2020 (member since 2020), https://www.apas.africa/membership.php

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"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.
2"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.
3"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.
4"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.
5"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
6"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
7"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
8"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"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.
2"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
Seminar
1"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