Dr. Chinyere Anthonia Ephraim-chukwu is a LECTURER I in IGBO, AFRICAN AND ASIAN STUDIES Department, Faculty Of Arts in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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My name is Dr. (Mrs.) Anthonia Chinyere Ephraim-Chukwu, from the Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies. My specialty is African/Igbo Culture and Civilisation. I'm a renouned Ethnographer of Africa and Igbo Culture.
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Address: | 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 |
Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2019) October, 2015 to June, 2019 Ph. D Igbo Culture And Civilisation |
2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, May, 2015) October, 2011 to March, 2015 Master Of Arts M. A African Culture And Civilisation |
3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2010) November, 2007 to July, 2010 B. A Igbo Studies |
4 | Federal College Of Education, Eha-Amufu. (NCE, June, 1998) October, 1995 to June, 1998 Social Studies /Igbo |
5 | Rosary High School Awgu. (SSCE, July, 1993) January, 1988 to June, 1993 SSCE WAEC |
6 | Rosary High School Awgu. (SSCE, July, 1993) January, 1988 to June, 1993 SSCE WAEC |
1 | CEP Coordinator, Department of Igbo, African & Communication Studies February, 2024 to Present |
2 | Co-ordinator Continue Education Program, Igbo Department, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to Present |
Book Chapters | |
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1 | Anthonia C. Ephraim-Chukwu. (2024, April) EDEMEDE NA NKENỤỤDỊ YA Memoiyike Publishing, NAU-GST 114, pp 98 - 104 |
2 | Anthonia C. Ephraim-Chukwu. (2024, April) OFUFE NA NSOPURU N'ALA IGBO Memoiyike Publishing, NAU-GST 114, pp 188 -195 |
3 | Anthonia C. Ephraim-Chukwu. (2024, April) AGHOTAAZAA , NAU-GST 114, pp 98 - 104 |
4 | Anthonia Ephraim-Chukwu. (2023, April) Nkọwa Ndị bụ Ndị Igbo Format Publishers, pp 54 - 63 |
5 | Anthonia Ephraim-Chukwu. (2023, April) Ịzụlite Ụmụaka Format Publishers, pp 64 - 72 |
6 | Anthonia Ephraim-Chukwu. (2023, April) Ejiji Ndị Igbo Format Publishers, pp 74 - 79 |
7 | Anthonia Ephraim-Chukwu. (2023, April) Ịlụ Di na Nwunye Format Publishers, pp 80 - 92 |
Journal Articles | |
1 | Anthonia Chinyere Ephraim-Chukwu. (2025, May), "Mpụ na Ntaramaahụhụ n’Omenala Igbo n’Oge Gboo: Mgbanwe Batara n’Oge Ugbua.", ODEZURUIGBO: An International Journal of Igbo, African and Communication Studies,, Vol. -9, (Issue -1), pp 66-72 |
2 | Anthonia Chinyere Ephraim-Chukwu. (2023, January), "Neo-Sex Slavery in Twenty -First Century as a Negation of Igbo culture", OHAZURUME: Unizik Journal of Culture and Civilization, Vol. -2, (Issue 1), pp 99 -112 |
3 | Anthonia Chinyere Ephraim-Chukwu Ephraim-Chukwu. (2023, June), "Nchekwaba Asụsụ Igbo n'ọdịnihu site n'omenala", ODEZURUIGBO:AN International Journal Of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 41 - 45 |
4 | Anthonia Chinyere Ephraim-Chukwu. (2023, July), "Emume Ngabiga Umuaka n;Omenaala Igbo", IGIRIGI: A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of African Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 136 - 147 |
5 | Ephraim-Chukwu, A. C.. (2021, May), "Covenant In Peace Building Among Igbo Africans", EKWE JONAL, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 155 - 171 |
6 | A. C, Ephraim-Chukwu. (2021, August), "The Place of Inu Eni in Marriage Stability in Awgu", Igirigi Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 29 - 43 |
7 | Ephraim-Chukwu, A. C.. (2020, April), "Iku Akparata: Akwamozu Nwaanyi N'obodo Ogwu", ENYO Jonal, Vol. 1, pp 22- 35, Jonal otu ndi ji edemede akwalite Asusu na Omenaala Igbo |
8 | Ephraim-Chukwu, A. C.. (2019, November), "Investigating Daughters' Inheritance In Igboland: The Awgu Cultural Example", ODEZURUIGBO, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 264 - 272, An International Journal Of Igbo, African and Asian Studies |
9 | Ephraim-Chukwu, A. C.. (2016, June), "Pre - Colonial Igbo Democracy In National Development", Igboscholars International Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-14, Igbo scholars International Journal |
10 | Ephraim-Chukwu, A. C.. (2016, June), "Ime Nnu Ji In Awgu", IDEAL International Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 40 - 56 |
11 | Chukwu, E., & Okeke A. C.. (2014, January), "Examining The Relevance Of Language To The Making Of The Educated Person And The Implications Thereof To Education In Nigeria.", AFRREV IJAH, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 259 - 269 |
12 | Chukwu, E., & Okeke A. C.. (2012, August), "Linguo - Cultural Significance Of The Outdooring Ceremony Of The Nursing Mother To Inter-Communal Relationships In Awgu Town.", Apple Books Press., pp 174 - 181, An International Journal Of Igbo, African and Asian Studies |
Reviewerships | |
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1 | Reviewer, "ODEZURUIGBO: An International Journal of Igbo, African and Communication Studies" (April, 2023) |
Examinerships | |
1 | Examiner, "Faculty Defense" (December, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
Contributions to the University/Society | |
1 | CEP Coordinator, Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, "Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2024 to December, 2025) |
2 | Member, Faculty of Arts Aesthetics, Sanitation, Safety and Security Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2024 to March, 2025) |
3 | Member, Culture, Artifacts & Crafts Committee, "Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2024 to January, 2025) |
4 | Member, Igbo Studies Association, "Igbo Studies Association (ISA)" (January, 2024 to January, 2025) |
5 | Member, Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS), "Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS)" (January, 2024) |
6 | Member, Society For Igbo Studies, "Society for Igbo Studies" (October, 2024) |
7 | Member, Faculty of Arts Aesthetics, Sanitation, Safety and Security Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023 to May, 2024) |
8 | Patroness, Marian Choir Association, "Marian Choir Association, St. Matthew Catholic Church, Amawbia" (November, 2023) |
9 | General Students' Adviser 2, Department, "Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2022 to January, 2023) |
10 | Member, Culture, Artifacts & Crafts Committee, "Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2022 to January, 2023) |
11 | Regular Students' Academic Adviser year 3., "Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2022 to January, 2023) |
12 | Lecturer, "General Studies Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2022) |
13 | Students Academic Adviser (CEP) year 6, Igbo Department, "Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021 to January, 2022) |
14 | Member, Culture, Artifacts & Crafts Committee, "Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021 to January, 2022) |
15 | General Students' Adviser 2, Department, "Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021 to January, 2022) |
16 | Member, Faculty of Arts International Cooperation and Linkage Committee, "Faculty of Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021 to March, 2023) |
17 | Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Curriculum Development Committee for OCHIE Igbo STEM Project, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2021) |
18 | Member, Debate Group, "Directorate of Igbo Village and Centre for Civilization (IVACAC)" (February, 2021 to January, 2022) |
19 | Students Academic Adviser (CEP) year 6, Igbo Department, "Department of Igbo, African and Communication Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2020 to January, 2021) |
20 | Vice President, CWO, St. Matthew Catholic Parish AmawbiaAmawbia, "Catholic Women Organization, St. Matthew Catholic Parish, Amawbia" (August, 2018 to August, 2022) |
21 | Financial Secretary, Department of Igbo, African and Asian Studies, "National Association of African & Asian Studies Student, Nnamdi Azikiwe, University, Awka" (January, 2009 to March, 2010) |
Conferences | |
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1 | "Onodu Asusu Igbo N'Oge Ugbu a: (The Current State of Igbo Language)", (Igbo Studies Association), 24th July, 2024 to 27th July, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
2 | "African Heritage and Sustainability in the Global Future", (The Association for the Promotion of African Studies (APAS)), 22nd May, 2024 to 25th May, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
3 | ""Ezi Ụkpụrụ ndị na Odudu Ha: Igbo Values and Leadership in Perspectives"", (Igbo Studies Association & Center for Igbo Studies, Dominican University, USA), 8th May, 2024 to 11th May, 2024; Enugu, Nigeria |
4 | "Reimagining Igbo Studies in the 21st Century Nigeria", (Maiden International Conference of Centre for Igbo Studies), 15th August, 2023 to 18th August, 2023; University of Nigeria Nssuka |
5 | "Emergent Intercultural Realities in Contemporary Africa", (Centre For Arts, Culture and Humanities), 27th July, 2023 to 28th July, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
6 | "Ndụ na Ọdịmma Ndị Igbo", (Igbo Studies Association International), 11th May, 2023 to 14th May, 2023; Dominican University Chicago |
7 | "Ndi Igbo and Nigerian's Future: 2023 General Elections in Perspective", (Directorate of Igbo Village and Centre for African Civilization,), 25th November, 2022 to 26th November, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
8 | "A Global Dialogue on African Philosophy, Religion and Culture: Prospects for Development", (Association for the Promotion of African Studies), 24th May, 2022 to 27th May, 2022; Tangaza University College, Kenya |
9 | "Ọhazurume: Celebrating Igbo Democracy.", (Directorate of Igbo village and Centre for African Civilisation (IVACAC)), 10th December, 2021 to 11th December, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
10 | "Asụsụ na Omenaala Igbo n’Ụwa Ọhụrụ . Ụwandịigbo 2021:", (Uwandiigbo Academy), 11th November, 2021 to 11th November, 2021; Zoom |
11 | "Migration And Neo-Slavery As Significant Features Of The 21st Century", (The Grace Uzoma Okonkwo Foundation), 27th April, 2021 to 29th April, 2021; University of Nigeria, Nsukka. |
12 | "Re-evaluation Of African Values And Culture In The Face Of Crisis Of The 21st Century.", (Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka), 8th March, 2021 to 11th March, 2021; Nsukka, Enugu State |
13 | "Ichekwaba Asusu Igbo Bido N'afo 2020 Gaba.", (Uwandiigbo Global), 27th November, 2020 to 28th November, 2020; Online |
14 | "Humanities And Leadership In Africa", (Faculty of Arts), 25th October, 2019 to 25th October, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria |
15 | "Humanities, Ethnicity And National Integration", (Faculty of Arts), 16th May, 2018 to 18th May, 2018; Awka, Nigeria |
16 | "Humanities And Change Management", (Faculty of Arts), 20th October, 2017 to 13th October, 2021; Awka, Nigeria |
17 | "Humanities And Human Development", (Faculty of Arts annul International Conference), 4th May, 2016 to 7th May, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
Workshops | |
1 | "Research Workshop For Arts and and Humanities", (Prof. Chike Okoye), 26th November, 2024 to 26th November, 2024; Virtual |
2 | "On-line Teaching and Examination", (SandwichUnit ( LMS) Training), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |