Dr. Ann Chinazo Onyekelu
Dr. Ann Chinazo Onyekelu is a LECTURER I in IGBO, AFRICAN AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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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Address: | Igbo, African And Communication Studies, Faculty Of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ARTS |
Department/Sub-Unit: | IGBO, AFRICAN AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.UNIVERSITY. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2013) October, 2010 to May, 2013 Ph.D AFRICAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION IGBO AND AFRICAN STUDIES |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.UNIVERSITY. (Master Degree, December, 2009) October, 2006 to July, 2009 M.A IGBO STUDIES |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.UNIVERSITY. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2004) January, 2000 to March, 2003 B.A IGBO STUDIES IGBO AND AFRICAN LANGUAGES |
| 4 | OHABIAM GIRLS' SECONDARY SCHOOL, ABA.. (SSCE, September, 1998) September, 1993 to June, 1998 |
| 5 | ST. MICHEAL'S PRIMARY SCHOOL, URUALLA.. (FSLC, January, 1995) September, 1985 to December, 1990 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Co-ordinator Sandwich Programme, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. February, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Secretary, Curriculum Committee, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies February, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies February, 2025 to Present |
| 4 | Member, Quality Assurance, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies February, 2025 to Present |
| 5 | Member, Sports and Cultural Festival Committee, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies February, 2025 to Present |
| 6 | LOC Secretary, Association for the Promotion of African Studies(APAS) October, 2024 to May, 2025 |
| 7 | Examination Officer, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. January, 2020 to February, 2025 |
| 8 | LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE May, 2019 to Present |
| 9 | GROUP LEADER SEPTEMBER 2018-AUGUST 2019, CATHOLIC WOMAN ORGANIZATION, CHURCH OF THE DIVINE MERCY ENEKA, PORT HARCOUT,RIVER STATE. September, 2018 to August, 2019 |
| 10 | TWO 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 |
| 11 | GROUP FINANCIAL SECRETARY SEPTEMBER 2015-AUGUST 2017, CATHOLIC WOMAN ORGANIZATION, CHURCH OF THE DIVINE MERCY ENEKA, PORT HARCOUT,RIVER STATE. August, 2015 to August, 2017 |
| 12 | GENERAL VICE SECRETARY, CATHOLIC WOMAN ORGANIZATION, CHURCH OF THE DIVINE MERCY ENEKA, PORT HARCOUT,RIVER STATE. August, 2015 to August, 2017 |
| 13 | CENTER MANAGER, Little Angels Child Care Center, Rumuosunwo, Eneka, Port Harcout, River State. June, 2014 to June, 2019 |
| 14 | CLASS TEACHER, Venocrest Schools, Rumuosunwo, Eneka, Port Harcout, River State. September, 2009 to October, 2009 |
| 15 | CLASS TEACHER, Neitherland International School, Awka, Anambra State, January, 2006 to March, 2007 |
| 16 | NYSC- CLASS TEACHER, Federal Govt. College, Ibillo, Edo State September, 2004 to August, 2005 |
| 17 | TELLER-INDUSTRIAL TRAINEE, First Bank Nig. Plc, Ariaria Branch, Aba, Abia State. May, 2004 to September, 2004 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU and Others. (2021, May) Ka Anyị Gụọ! Akwụkwọ Nduzi Onye Nkụzị Praịmarị 1 Taam 1-3 Igbo The Initiative, pp 1-219 |
| 2 | ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU and Others. (2021, May) Ka Anyị Gụọ! Akwụkwọ Nduzi Onye Nkụzi Praịmarị 2 Taam 1-3 Igbo The Initiative, pp 1-159 |
| 3 | ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU and Others. (2021, May) Ka Anyị Gụọ! Akwụkwọ Nduzi Onye Nkụzị Praịmarị 3 Taam 1-3 Igbo The Initiative, pp 1-135 |
| 4 | ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU and Others. (2021, May) Ka Anyị Gụọ! Akwụkwọ Ụmụakwụkwọị Praịmarị 2 Taam 1-3 Igbo The Initiative, pp 1-153 |
| 5 | ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU and Others. (2021, May) Ka Anyị Gụọ! Akwụkwọ Ụmụakwụkwọ Praịmarị 3 Taam 1-3 The Initiative, pp 1-153 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Ann Chinazo Onyekelu, PhD. (2026, June) ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES AND THE FUTURE OF INDIGENOUS AFRICAN EPISTEMOLOGIES APAS AT TEN: HISTORY, IMPACT AND INTELLECTUAL TRAJECTORIES, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 121-130 |
| 2 | Anthonia Chinyere Ephraim-Chukwu Ph. D & Ann Chinazo Onyekelu Ph. D. (2025, October) ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN REVITALIZING TRADITIONAL IGBO APPRENTICESHIP IN A GLOBALIZED SOCIETY Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference of the Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 55-72 |
| 3 | ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2024, June) NDỤMỌDỤ EGWU ALỤMALỤ NA MMETUTA YA NA NDỤ NDỊ NA-ABANYE N’ALUMDỊ NA NWUNYE N’ALA IGBO , pp 562-568 |
| 4 | ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2024, August) ILE ỌMỤGWỌ NA ỌMỤMỤ ỤTỌASỤSỤ IGBO, AGỤMAGỤ IGBO NA OMENALA IGBO MEMOIYKE PUBLISHING NIG. LTD, pp 158-160 |
| 5 | ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2024, August) INYE AKA N'ALA IGBO NA ỌMỤMỤ ỤTỌASỤSỤ, AGỤMAGỤ IGBO NA OMENALA IGBO MEMOIYKE PUBLISHING NIG. LTD, pp 174-177 |
| 6 | ANN 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 |
| 7 | ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2023, January) ỌNWỤ NA NGHỌTA NDỊ IGBO NA ỌMỤMỤ AGỤMAGỤ NA OMENALA IGBO FORMAT PUBLISHERS NIG. LTD, pp 117-121 |
| 8 | ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2023, January) ILE ỌBỊA N'ALA IGBO NA ỌMỤMỤ AGỤMAGỤ NA OMENALA IGBO FORMAT PUBLISHERS NIG. LTD, pp 122-126 |
| 9 | ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2023, January) ỌNỌDỤ NDỊICHIE N'ALA IGBO NA ỌMỤMỤ AGỤMAGỤ NA OMENALA IGBO FORMAT PUBLISHERS NIG. LTD, pp 127-130 |
| 10 | ANN C. ONYEKELU. (2023, January) ECHICHE NDỊ IGBO GBASARA CHUKWU NA ỌMỤMỤ AGỤMAGỤ NA OMENALA IGBO FORMAT PUBLISHERS NIG. LTD, pp 112-116 |
| 11 | ONYEKELU ANN C.. (2022, September) DIVINATION IN IGBO TRADITIONAL BELIEF& PROPHECY AMONG PENTECOSTALS IN IGBO LAND , pp 221-234 |
| 12 | Onyekelu, 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 |
| 13 | Udeze, 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 | |
| 1 | MARYLAETITIA CHINYERE ONYEOZIRI & ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU. (2026, April), "IGBO TRADITIONAL RELIGION AND BELIEF: EXPLORING THE SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL DYNAMICS OF ALA, AMADIỌHA AND IKENGA.", ODEZURUIGBO, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 76-86 |
| 2 | Kenneth Onyeanuna Ahamba1 , Eucharia Leona Ekechukwu2 , Kelechi Clara Anyanwu3 , Onyinye Ogomegbunam Mgbemena4 , Aloysius Orogwu Alo5 , Obinna Augustine Anum6 , Emeka Ifeoma Ejeh7 , Angela Eze8 , Benedict Nkemdirim Igbokwe9 , Ngozi Theresa Onuora10 , Ann Onyekelu11 , Elizabeth Ngozi Patterson12. (2026, February), "The Human Capital Development and Economic Growth Nexus in Nigeria: Aggregate and Sectoral Analyses", Thompson Reuters, Vol. 66, (Issue 1), pp 338-378 |
| 3 | Ann Chinazo Onyekelu PhD ; Ngozi Theresa Onuora PhD; Obiakor Ethel Ebere PhD & Daniel Aliomo Alegu. (2026, May), "NYOCHA OMENALA NA AKANKA AKWỤKWỌ ỌJA DUFUO DIKE NKERAYC. ANENE", Nnadiebube Journal of Education, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 12 - 33 |
| 4 | Ngozi 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 |
| 5 | Ann Chinazo Onyekelu,Ngozi Theresa Onuora, Obiakor Ethel Ebere & Daniel Aliomo Alegu. (2025, December), "NYOCHA OMENALA NA AKA NKA AKWỤKWỌ ỌJA DUFUO DIKE NKE RAY C. ANENEE", Nnadiebube Journal of Education in Africa, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 23-44 |
| 6 | Ngozi Theresa Onuora (PhD), Ann Chinazo Onyekelu(PhD), Ethel Ebere Obiakor (Phd) & Daniel Aliomo Alegu. (2025, May), "Nsiripuru Eze Ọdịnala Ezaa nke steeti Ebonyi na ọnọdụ ha n'oge ugbu a", NNADIEBUBE JOURNAL OF EDUCATION IN AFRICA(NJEA), Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 49-56 |
| 7 | Ọnụọra N. T., Onyekelu A. C., Obiakọr E. E. & Ọhịa, Patience Oledịmma. (2025, September), "Ntụcha Usoro Ịkpa Akụ Na Ụba n’Isuikwuatọ, Steet Abịa n’Agbata Afọ 1800-1966", Olu-Igbo: Journal of Centre for Igbo Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Vol. 8, 2025, Vol. 8, pp 67-80 |
| 8 | ANN CHINAZO ONYEKELU & Obianuju Maryjane Awa. (2024, April), "MMEMME ÍGBÁ ÙCHÉ N’OBODO ỌHAFỊA", ODEZURUIGBO JOURNAL, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 25-37 |
| 9 | ANN 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 |
| 10 | ANN 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 |
| 11 | ANN 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 |
| 12 | ANN 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 |
| 13 | Onyekelu 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 |
| 14 | ANN 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 |
| 15 | Ann 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 |
| 16 | 12. 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 |
| 17 | ANN 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 |
| 18 | 8. 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. |
| 19 | 9. 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. |
| 20 | 10. 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 |
| 21 | 11. 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- |
| 22 | 7. 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 |
| 23 | 6. 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 |
| 24 | 5. 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 |
| 25 | 4. 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 |
| 26 | 3. 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
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "IGBO TRADITIONAL RELIGION AND BELIEF: EXPLORING THE SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL DYNAMICS OF ALA, AMADIOHA AND IKENGA" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by ONYEOZIRI MARY LAETITIA CHINYERE REG. NO: 2023016002PA |
| 2 | "Nnupuisi Ụmuaka N'Ezinaụlọ:Nzọpụta Ya N'Ime A Chọwa Isi Ọchụ, Anụ Gbaa Ajọ Ọsọ, Adaeze, Mmiri Ọkụ E Ji Egbu Mbe Na Nkụ Onye Kpara N'Ọkọchị" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Chinwuko Esther Chinyere REG. No 2024016003FN |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "ODEZURUIGBO JOURNAL" (December, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "AWKA JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERARY STUDIES(AJELLS)" (May, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "AWKA JOURNAL OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERARY STUDIES(AJELLS)" (March, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "FACULTY PROPOSAL DEFENCE" (December, 2019 to June, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "FACULTY PROPOSAL DEFENCE" (April, 2019 to May, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "FACULTY PROPOSAL DEFENCE" (February, 2021). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | LOC Secretary, "Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS)" (October, 2024 to May, 2025) |
| 2 | MEMBER, "Examination Committee Member, Department of Igbo, African & Communication, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (February, 2024 to February, 2025) |
| 3 | ADVISER, "Regular Students' Academic Adviser YR 4, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (February, 2024 to February, 2025) |
| 4 | MEMBER, "Curriculum Committee Member Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies" (February, 2024) |
| 5 | SUPERVISOR PGD & MA, "POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISOR in the Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, NAU,Awka." (June, 2023) |
| 6 | SECRETARY, "OGBALU MEMORIAL COMMITTEE 2023-2024 FACULTY OF ARTS, NAU, Awka." (March, 2023 to March, 2024) |
| 7 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF ARTS UJAH EDITORIAL COMMITTEE 2023-2024" (March, 2023 to March, 2024) |
| 8 | MEMBER, "ASUU NAU CEP LIAISON COMMITTEE 2023" (November, 2023 to November, 2024) |
| 9 | SECRETARY, "CCMAS Committee Secretary Departmet of Igbo, African & Communication Studies." (June, 2023) |
| 10 | SECRETARY, "SECRETARY OGBALU MEMORIAL COMMITTEE 2022-2023 FACULTY OF ARTS,Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (June, 2022 to June, 2023) |
| 11 | MEMBER, "UJAH EDITORIAL COMMITTEE 2022-2023 FACULTY OF ARTS, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (June, 2022 to June, 2023) |
| 12 | EXAM OFFICER, "Examination Officer 2022/2023 Department of Igbo, african & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka." (May, 2022 to May, 2023) |
| 13 | MEMBER, "Odezuruigbo Journal Committee Member 2022/2023 Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka." (May, 2022 to May, 2023) |
| 14 | ADVISER, "Regular Students' Academic Adviser, 2022-2023 Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (May, 2022 to May, 2023) |
| 15 | MEMBER, "Igbo Standardization Committee member 2022-2023 Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nau Awka." (May, 2022 to May, 2023) |
| 16 | LECTURER GST 109, "GST LECTURER 2021/2025 School of General Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (February, 2021 to February, 2025) |
| 17 | MEMBER, "VICE CHANCELLOR COSTITUTED CURRICULUM COMMITTEE FOR OCHIE IGBO PROJECT 2021 NAU, Awka." (May, 2021) |
| 18 | MEMBER, "Vice Chancellor Quality Assurance Sub-committee, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies." (June, 2021 to June, 2022) |
| 19 | EXAM OFFICER, "Examination Officer 2021/2022 Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies." (January, 2021 to January, 2022) |
| 20 | MEMBER, "Odezuruigbo Journal Committee Member, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies." (January, 2021 to January, 2022) |
| 21 | ADVISER, "Regular Students Academic Adviser yr 4 2021-2022 Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka." (January, 2021 to January, 2022) |
| 22 | MEMBER ON YOUNG WRITERS, "DIRECTORATE OF IGBO VILLAGE AND CENTRE FOR AFRICA CIVILIZATION 2020-2021 NAU, Awka." (February, 2020 to February, 2021) |
| 23 | MEMBER, "ACADEMIC SERVICES COMMITTEE 2020/2021 TO 2021/2022 FACULTY OF ARTS, NAU, Awka." (May, 2020 to May, 2022) |
| 24 | EXAM OFFICER, "Examination Officer 2020/2021 Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts NAU aw" (January, 2020 to January, 2021) |
| 25 | MEMBER, "Odezuruigbo Journal Committee Member 2020-2021, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies. Faculty of Arts, NAU Awka" (January, 2020 to January, 2021) |
| 26 | ADVISER, "Regular Students' Academic Adviser 2020-2021, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (January, 2020 to January, 2021) |
| 27 | MEMBER, "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
| 1 | Associate Member, "IGBO STUDIES ASSOCIATION(ISA)" (member since 2024), https:www.igbostudies.org |
| 2 | Professional Member, "SOCIETY FOR IGBO STUDIES(SIS)" (member since 2024), https:www.societyforigbostudies.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES" - 100/2020 (member since 2020), https://www.apas.africa/membership.php |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "4TH HYBRID WORLD IGBO CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP", (UNN), 13th April, 2026 to 15th April, 2026; CENTRE FOR IGBO STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF NIGRIA NSUKKA |
| 2 | "HUMANITIES AND ACADEMIA IN THE 21ST CENTURY ADDRESSING CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES", (FACULTY OF ARTS), 19th February, 2026 to 20th February, 2026; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. |
| 3 | "Shaping Africa's Future: The Impacts of Artificial Intelligence and Entrepreneurship in a Globalised Society", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies), 27th May, 2025 to 29th May, 2025; Chisco Institute for Transportation Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State |
| 4 | "Culture and Human Capital: Opportunities and Challenges", (Igbo Studies Association), 14th May, 2025 to 17th May, 2025; Zoom |
| 5 | "Iji Akụkọ Ọdịnala Igbo Zụlite Ụmụaka maka Agwa Ọma", (Society for Igbo Studies), 24th July, 2024 to 26th July, 2024; Awka |
| 6 | "2024 APAS 8th International Conference", (APAS), 22nd May, 2024 to 25th May, 2024; Chisco Institute for Transportation studies, NAU |
| 7 | "21st Igbo Studies Association Annual International Conference", (ISA), 8th May, 2024 to 11th May, 2024; Enugu, Nigeria |
| 8 | "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. |
| 9 | "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. |
| 10 | "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. |
| 11 | "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. |
| 12 | "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 |
| 13 | "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 |
| 14 | "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 |
| 15 | "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 | "ACADEMIC AFFAIRS MANAGEMENT FOR IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH AND EMPLOYABILITY", (CENTRE FOR COUNSELLING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT), 14th April, 2026 to 16th April, 2026; PHYSICAL |
| 2 | "MASTERING DIGITAL SURVEY TOOLS FOR RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED DECISION -MAKING", (VIRTUAL INSTITUTE FOR CAPACITY BUILDING IN HIGHER EDUCATION), 11th November, 2025 to 13th December, 2025; ZOOM |
| 3 | "DRI/ASUU Winning National Research Fund [NRF] Workshop at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (DIRECTORATE OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION WORKSHOP), 20th August, 2025 to 20th August, 2025; physical |
| 4 | "PRACTICAL AI TOOLS FOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXCELLENCE", (ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF AFRICAN STUDIES), 29th July, 2025 to 29th July, 2025; ZOOM |
| 5 | "DAAD, HRX AND DIALOGUE ON INNOVATIVE HIGHER EDUCATION STRATEGIES(DIES)", (FACULTY OF ARTS LECTURE SERIES, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.), 22nd July, 2025 to 22nd July, 2025; FACULTY OF ARTS BOARDROOM |
| 6 | "THINKING BEYOND ACADEMIA: TEACHING SKILLS, SERVING COMMUNITY ANDDOING LIFE RESEARCH", (IFE INSTITUTE OF ADVANCE STUDIES), 21st July, 2025 to 1st August, 2025; VIRSUAL |
| 7 | "Essentials of Effective Career Coaching and Counselling", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development), 15th April, 2025 to 17th April, 2025; CBN HALL |
| 8 | "2024 Capacity Building Workshop of Center for Counselling and Career Development", (CCCD), 2nd May, 2024 to 4th May, 2024; NAU Business school |
| 9 | "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. |
| 10 | "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 |
| 11 | "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 |