Igbo Language Unit Staff Members
Dr. B. N. Igbokwe
Rank : Senior Lecturer.
Academic Qualification:
Ph. D African Culture and Civilization
M. A Igbo Language
B. A. ED Igbo/Linguistics
NCE English/Igbo languages
E. Mail: uwa91969@gmail.com
Short Biography :
Benedict Nkemdirim Igbokwe is of the Igbo language unit, Directorate of General Studies, FUTO, where he teaches Igbo language and culture. He obtained his National Certificate in Education from Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, Bachelor of Arts in Education, from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Masters of Arts, from Imo State University and Doctor of Philosophy, from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Research Interests:
Literary stylistics and cultural symbols and symbolisms. Dr Igbokwe is a team player with a nack for academic discoveries.
Dr. (Mrs.) C.C. Olekaibe
Position: Senior lecturer
Academic Qualification:
PhD lgbo Literature and Translation Studies
M.A lgbo language
BA.ED lgbo language
Email: olekaibe christana@ gmail.com
Short Biography:
Dr olekaibe christiana.c is a senior lecturer in the Directorate of General Studies at Federal University of Technology Owerri. She got her first degree from university of Nigeria Nsukka and her M.A and PhD degrees from lmo state university.
Specialization: lgbo literature and translation studies
Research Interest: lgbo literature,lgbo culture and lgbo language
Dr.(Mrs.) Felista Akidi
Rank: Lecturer I
Academic Qualification:
PhD, MA , BA , NCE, SSC & FSL.
E-MAIL: felistaakidi@futo.edu.ng or felistachidi@gmail.com
Short Biography:
Dr (Mrs) Felista Chidi Akidi nee Muoneke joined FUTO in 2009 as a lecturer in the Directorate of General Studies (DGS). She taught in the Department of Linguistics and Nigerian languages, Alvan Ikoku Federal college of Education, Owerri as a part-time lecturer from 2006 – 2021.
Research Interests :
Morphology, Semantics, Sociolinguistics and Gender Studies. She cherishes research and new discoveries. She has many publications in many reputable journals. Both locally and internationally. She also has many contributions in book chapters in the areas she cherishes.
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Dr. (Mrs.) C. R. Ayozie
Rank : Lecturer 1.
Academic Qualification:
PhD, lgbo Literature and Translation Studies
M. A, Linguistics /lgbo
B. A, Linguistics /lgbo
E-mail : chioma.ayozie@futo.edu.ng.
Short Biography:
Dr (Mrs) Chioma Rosemary Ayozie is a Lecturer in the lgbo unit in the Directorate of General Studies of the Federal University of Technology , Owerri. She obtained her PhD, MA and BA from lmo State University, Owerri.
Research Interests :
Sociolinguistics, Literature, Translation, Semantics, Morphology and African Culture 7. Her hobbies include : teaching, reading, researching 8. Area of Specialization: lgbo Language.
Mr. A.C. Mgborogwo
Rank: Assistant Lecturer
Academic Qualification:
M. A. Igbo Language
B. A. ED Igbo Language
E-MAIL: andymgborogwu@gmail.com
Short Biography:
Mr Andrew Chukwuemeka Mgbọrọgwụ is of the Igbo Unit of the Directorate of General Studies, Federal University of Technology, Owerri. He obtained his B.A.ED and M.A. degrees ịn Igbo Language from the Abia State Unịversity. Uturu.
Research Interest :Language, Culture, literature, syntax and morphology.
Mr Mgbọrọgwụ is happily married with children.
Area Of Specialization:Igbo Language.
Mrs Nduka Perpetua Ugochi.
Rank : Asst. Lecturer.
Academic Qualification:
M. A. Linguistics
B. A. (Ed) Igbo/Linguistics
Email: Ugochi. nduka@futo.edu.ng,
perpetuanduka@gmail.com.
Short Biography:
Perpetua Ugochi Nduka belongs to the Igbo Unit of the Directorate of General Studies, where she handles Introduction to Igbo Grammar, Composition and Comprehension, as well as Introduction to Igbo History, Culture and Literature. She has taught English and Igbo Languages over the years in the secondary schools,(FUTO Secondary School and Alvana Secondary School inclusive), while lecturing part-time at Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, before getting into lecturing at FUTO.
Miss Obumneke, Chinonso Faith
Rank: Assistant Lecturer.
Academic Qualifications:
M.A, Igbo Literature and Translation Studies
B.A, Linguistics and Igbo
Email: chinonso.obumneke@futo.edu.ng; faithobumneke@gmail.com
Short Biography:
Chinonso Faith Obumneke is an emerging scholar and advocate for the advancement and promotion of Igbo culture, heritage, tradition and language both locally and in diaspora. She holds a Masters Degree (M.A) in Igbo Literature and Translation Studies and aBachelor of Arts (B.A) degree in LINGUISTICS AND IGBO (comparative linguistics/dialectology) both from the aforementioned University and currently wrapping up her Doctorate Degree program (PhD). She’s also obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) at the National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Kaduna, Nigeria. She has volunteered extensively with various local and international organizations.