NNAMDI UCHECHUKWU IFEOLUWA

Nnamdi Uchechukwu is a lecturer in the General Studies Unit. She studied English language and obtained Ph.D., Master and Bachelor’s Degrees from the University of Lagos, the University of Ibadan, and Obafemi Awolowo University respectively. She is a specialist in English Phonology and several other areas of English Language study.

 She is a regular participant and presenter in local, national, and international workshops and training; an ardent believer in successful relationships with individuals, and a team player. A rapporteur with polished communication skills: verbal and written with adaptable multilingual skills. A successful educationist driven with a passion to teach, train, and mentor, self-motivated to work under pressure while adhering to strict deadlines.

She teaches: Use of English, Entrepreneurial Studies, and Music Appreciation and facilitates some Entrepreneurial Practical sessions at Crawford University.

WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES

  • The Conference of the Association Of Phonetics and Phonologists Of Nigeria (APPN) Titled: The Spoke Language in Social Media: Creating Identities and Navigating Ideologies. At Olabisi Onabanjo University O.O.U. April 30thMay 3rd 2023.
  • 11th Annual National Workshop/Conference of The English Language Teachers Association of Nigeria (ELTAN). Theme: ‘Rethinking English language Teaching In Nigeria’. 29th August –2nd September 2022. Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) Oto Ijanikin, Lagos State.
  • 7th International Learned Conference: ‘Regional/Sub-regional Integration in Africa: Challenges and Implications for Development of African States’ at Crawford University, Ogun State, Nigeria, 26th -28th May 2021.
  • 3rd Lagos Summer School in Digital Humanities (LSSDH-2021) (An international Interdisciplinary Institute for Postgraduate, Doctoral, and Post-doctoral Students). Theme: “Reconfiguring Research and Scholarship in the Human Sciences: A Technology-Driven Capacity Building Forum in Sub-Saharan Africa.” 9th May -15th May 2021, University of Lagos.
  • Presenter at the Association of West African Universities (AWAU) conference at D’Abomi Calavi Republic of Benin. November 2019
  • Trainer on ‘Thesis Writing and Common Errors’ at the Third Zef-WASCAL-PAUWES training workshop held in Universite Abdou Moumouni (U.A.M), Niamey, Niger. 24th September – 05th October 2019.
  • Presenter at the Conference of Rectors, Vice-Chancellors, and Presidents of African Universities (COREVIP 2019) with the theme: “The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Promoting the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16-25), at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. July 8-11 2019.
  • Academic Staff Training Workshop with the Theme: “Improving Teaching and Research”, June 3-4 2019 at Crawford University, Ogun State, Nigeria.
  • 6th Learned International Conference: “Building Dependable Socio-Economic Structures: Dynamics of Corporate Governance” at Crawford University, Ogun State, Nigeria, 29-31 May 2019.
  • “Quality Assurance Harmonization In African Higher Education: Taking Stock, Finding Synergies, Looking Forward” Final Conference Of HAQAA 1 Dakar Senegal, 3-4 December 2018.
  • Participant in an Academic Staff Training Workshop on “University Culture and Corporate Productivity” at Crawford University, Nigeria, May 2-3, 2018.
  • Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPTI) training, organized by Digital Bridge Institute @ Crawford University, October 16-20th, 2017.
  • African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA) 2ND Biennial Conference on African Studies and Global Politics @ University of Ghana, Legon, October 12-14th, 2017.
  • “The Humanities in the Age of Technology’. 1st Lagos Summer School in Digital Humanities, University of Lagos, July 10Th-15th, 2017.
  • “Boosting Employee performance beyond pecuniary Benefits”. TAMS Summit, May 2017 @ Agip Hall Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
  • “The Humanities and the Redemption of Africa (55 Anniversary)” By Prof G.G. Darah. A lecture held in honour of Prof J.P. Clark, in the Department of English, University of Lagos, on 28th March 2017.
  • Efuru @ 50, A conference held in Honour of Flora Nwapa by the Department of English, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos on 29th November 2016.
  • 4th Learned Conference of College of Business and Social Sciences, Crawford University 2016
  • “Redefining the Role of Traditional Institutions for National Development”. Guest Speaker: His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, Ooni of Ile-Ife. Annual Lecture organized by School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Lagos, 7th July 2016.
  • Academic Staff Workshop at Crawford University 8th June 2016.
  • The University of Lagos 2016 Research Conference and Fair.
  • 3RD Learned Conference of College of Business and Social Sciences, Crawford University 2014
  • Training on Effective Teaching Skills, Crawford University, 2011.
  • Microsoft Office training by New Horison, Crawford University, 2009.
  • Workshop on the Effective Teaching of Reading and Writing in English Language, UNILAG. 2006
  • Training by UNICEF on Adolescent Reproductive Health and Prevention of HIV/AIDS. 2006.

THESES AND DISSERTATIONS

  • “A Sociophonological Study of English Intonation in Nollywood Films” (Ph.D. Thesis, University of Lagos, 2023)
  • “The Rhythm of Educated Yoruba English” (M.A Thesis, University of Ibadan, 2009)
  • “Causes and Effects of Juvenile Delinquency: A Case Study of Ondo South Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria” (BA.Ed, Obafemi Awolowo University)

CHAPTER IN A BOOK

  • Nnamdi, U.I. & Akazue, V.I. (2021). Individual Factors Influencing Access to Research Grant among African Researchers: A Study of Crawford University, Nigeria. Festschrift in Honour of Professor Isaac Rotimi Ajayi: Vice Chancellor, Crawford University, “Repositioning Nigerian Universities for the Digital Revolution in the 21st Century” April 2021.
  • Nnamdi U.I (2012) “Phonetics and Phonology: Communication in English II” in Ayanlaja, S. & Oludimu, O, ed, General Studies: A Book Of Readings. Pp35-37. Igbesa: Crawford University Press.
  • Nnamdi U.I (2012) “Music Practicum” in Ayanlaja, S. & Oludimu, O, ed, General Studies: A Book Of Readings. Pp 227-233. Igbesa: Crawford University Press.
  • Akazue, U.I. (2005) ‘The Journey’ in Yetunde Akorede (Ed.) Trees and Shrubs: A collection of short stories. Ibadan: Kemak Super Printers.

JOURNAL PUBLICATION LIST

  • Nnamdi, U.I. & Komolafe, O.D. (2021). Discourse Functions of Intonation in Nigerian English. Journal of the Association of Phoneticians and Phonologists of Nigeria (JAPPIN) Vol 2. ISSN:2814-3612.
  •  Ojo, M.O.D., Abisoye, A.O., Akazue, G.D. & Nnamdi, U.I (2019) “Daddy Versus Mummy: Recounting the Experiences of Domestic Violence Between Parents of University Undergraduates Students.” In Eko Journal of Educational Research Vol 6. Feb. 2019. Department of Educational Foundations and Counseling Psychology, Faculty of Education, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Ojo, M.O.D., Abisoye, A.O., & Nnamdi, U.I (2019) Sibling Violence: Experiences of University Undergraduate Students. In Eko Journal of Educational Research Vol 6. Feb. 2019. Department of Educational Foundations and Counseling Psychology, Faculty of Education, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Nnamdi U.I. (2019) Effects of Socio-Indices on Intonational Patterns in English Discourses. International Journal of Current Research in the Humanities. No 23, 2019. ISSN 0855-9740. Department of Communication Studies, Faculty of Arts, College of Humanities and Legal Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
  • Dahunsi, T.N. & Nnamdi, U.I. (2018). “Lexical Pattern, Density and Diversity in a University Convocation Lecture Delivered by Wole Soyinka”. The Journal of Communicative English. Vol 19. 78-89. ISSN.07951949. September 2018. English Language Unit, Department of Educational Foundation and General Studies, University of Agriculture Makurdi.
  • Ojo, M.O.D., Abisoye, A.O., Akazue, G.D. & Nnamdi, U.I (2018) “Experiences of Parental Abuse among Undergraduate Students of Crawford University Igbesa”.  In Educational Perspectives Vol. 13, No 1, Journal of Education, Lagos State University (June 2018). Lagos: Free Publishers. ISBN: 978-978-360-40-5-8
  • Nnamdi U.I. (2014) “Language: An Indispensable Tool for National Development. A Case Study of the Nigerian Situation” in The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach and Studies. Vol. 01, Issue 03. India. ijmas.com/upcomingissue/22.03.2014.pdf 

UNPUBLISHED PAPER LIST

  • Thesis Writing and Common Errors: Presented at the third Zef-WASCAL-PAUWES training workshop held at Universite Abdou Moumouni (U.A.M), Niamey, Niger. 24th September – 05th October 2019.
  • “A Study of The Rhythm Of Educated Yoruba English” Presented at the 2nd Biennial Conference of African Studies Association Of Africa (ASAA) @ University Of Legon, Accra Ghana.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Member of the English Language Teachers Association of Nigeria (ELTAN

Member of the Association of Phoneticians and Phonologists in Nigeria (APPN)

Member of the International Pragmatics Association (IPRA)

Member of the African Studies Association of Africa (ASAA)

Member of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)

Email: nnamdi.uchechukwu@crawforduniversity.edu.ng

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