Mrs. Ogochukwu Esther Akpulu
Mrs. Ogochukwu Esther Akpulu is a LECTURER I in IGBO, AFRICAN AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu from the department of Igbo African and Asian Studies. My area of specialization is Igbo Culture and Civilization.
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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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2026) October, 2019 to November, 2025 Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) Igbo Culture And Civilization |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2017) November, 2014 to September, 2016 M.A |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, February, 2009) November, 2004 to June, 2008 B.A |
| 4 | Community Secondary School, Ameka, Ebonyi State. (SSCE, February, 2002) September, 2000 to June, 2001 SSCE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Staff Adviser 11, Association of Students of Igbo, African and Communication Studies November, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Timetable Officer, Department of Igbo African and Communication Studies February, 2025 to August, 2025 |
| 3 | Time table officer, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies May, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Academic staff adviser CEP year 1, Department of igbo African and Communication Studies February, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | Academic staff adviser, Department of igbo African and Communication Studies February, 2020 to Present |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2024, November) "Mmebeokwu", "Agumagu Ederede, Njirimara Ya na Nkenuudi", "Igba Afa" |
| 2 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2023, May) Igu Oge ndi Igbo and Aru na Nsoala n'ala Igbo Format Publishers, pp 93-111 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu, Onukwube Alex Alfred Anedo. (2026, March), "Changes in Igbo Land Tenure System and the Cultural Implications", Igirigi: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 241-250 |
| 2 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu and Chidimma Promise Ezenwaka. (2026, May), "Atụtụ Mgbanwekọrịta Mmekọrịta Mmadụ na Ibe ya n'ịtucha Mmekọrịta Nne Di na Nwunye Nwa n'ala Igbo", Odezuruigbo:An International Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 67-75 |
| 3 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu, Onukwube Alex Alfred Anedo. (2025, August), "Changes and Continuity of Land Tenure System in Agulu-Anambra State, Nigeria", Igirigi: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 83-91 |
| 4 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2024, August), "Nsirihụndu Ndị Igbo Gbasara Agamnihu", Igirigi: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 83-90 |
| 5 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2023, October), "Ikpu Ozu Akwa n'Agulu: N'Oge Ochie na Oge Ugbua", UJAH:Unizik Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 134-156 |
| 6 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2023, December), "Devaluation against Igbo Girl Child:A Challenge to Some Families", CACH Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies., Vol. 4, pp 160-170 |
| 7 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2023, November), "Inya Oku Nwa n'Isiamaigbo-Agulu:Nzipụta Onu Nwa", Enyo:Jonal otu ndi ji edemede akwalite asusu na Omenala Igbo, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 54-64 |
| 8 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2023, March), "Changes and Continuity of Widowhood Practices in Isiamaigbo-Agulu", Interdisciplinary Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 73-80 |
| 9 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2022, December), "Language, Culture and Human Rights Abuse in Igbo Land", Awka Journal of Linguistics and Language Special Edition, pp 98-120 |
| 10 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2022, December), "Ubesie Di ka Onye na-Eto Dike: Nnyocha Juo Obinna na Mmiri Oku E Ji Egbu Mbe", Odezuruigbo: An International Journal of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 97-107 |
| 11 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2021, May), "Culture: The Identity of Every Tribe", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 201-217 |
| 12 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2021, June), "Uru na Odimara Nzu n' Ekpemekpe Odinala Igbo", Enyo:Jonal otu ndi ji edemede akwalite asusu na Omenala Igbo, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 94-102 |
| 13 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2021, August), "Ostracism in Agulu: A Guide to Code of Conduct", Igirigi: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 84-102 |
| 14 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2021, November), "Ika Uta: A Value Orientation and Relationship Building Tool for Omanne Grandchildren", Ideal International Journal of Igbo Scholars Forum, Nigeria, Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 190-216 |
| 15 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2021, September), "Udara (African Star apple Apple): A Symbol of Procreation Among Anambra Igbo People", Ekwe Jonal Nke Ndi Igbo Scholars Forum Nigeria., Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 72-95 |
| 16 | Esther Ogochukwu Akpulu. (2020, September), "!kpolite Ezi Akparamagwa na Usoro Obibi Ndi Igbodu", Odezuruigbo:An International Journal of African and Asian Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 81-92 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Editor" (May, 2026) |
| 2 | Editor, "Editor of Igirigi Jornal" (March, 2026) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Culture and Human Capital: Opportunities and Challenges", (Igbo Studies Association), 14th May, 2025 to 17th May, 2025; Zoom |
| 2 | "Ọnọdụ Asụsụ Igbo n'Oge Ugbua", (Society for Igbo Studies and Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 25th July, 2024 to 25th July, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium |
| 3 | "Emergent Intercultural Realities in Contemporary Africa", (Centre for Arts, Culture and Humanities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 27th July, 2023 to 27th July, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium |
| 4 | "Arts and the Art of Nation Building", (Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 19th June, 2023 to 19th June, 2023; ASUU Secteriat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria :Maiden International Conference 2022", (Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 22nd March, 2022 to 25th March, 2022; Retreat Centre Okpuno |
| 6 | "Ezi Ụkpụrụ ndị Igbo na Ọdụdụ Ha: Igbo Values and Leadership in Perspective", (Igbo Studies Association), 8th May, 1102 to 8th May, 2024; Zoom |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Academic Affairs Management for Improved Mental Health and Employability ealth", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development), 14th April, 2026 to 15th April, 2026; CIBN Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Essentials of Effective Career Coaching, and Counselling", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development), 15th April, 2025 to 16th April, 2025; Banker Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Sandwich Workshop: On-line Teaching and Examination", (NAU Sandwich Unit), ASUU NAU Secretrait |