About me

A distinguished scholar and educator, the professor has dedicated over four decades to the advancement of education in Nigeria. With expertise in Language Education, the professor has been instrumental in shaping national discourse on literacy, teacher training, and curriculum development.

Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Arts and Social Sciences Education at Godfrey Okoye University, the professor is committed to fostering academic excellence and mentoring the next generation of educators.

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Educational Qualifications

  • Ph.D. (Language/Education - English), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1998–2002
  • M.Ed. (Guidance & Counseling), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1990
  • B.Ed. (Education/English), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1987
  • NCE (English/Geography), Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, 1980

Professional Experience

  • 1981–1992: Teaching English, Girls' High School, Awkunanaw, Enugu
  • 1992–1994: Principal Research Officer, Post-Primary School Management Board, Enugu
  • 1994–2006: Principal, Community Secondary School, Amozalla, Affa
  • 2006–2009: Lecturer I, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
  • 2009–2013: Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University ESCET (Tech), Enugu
  • 2013–2018: Senior Lecturer, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu
  • 2018–Present: Professor of Language Education and Head of Department, Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu

Positions Held

  • Senior Lecturer, Head of Department (Arts and Social Sciences Education), Godfrey Okoye University
  • Professor of Language Education

Professional Organizations

  • Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)
  • Curriculum Organization of Nigeria (CON)
  • Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN)
  • English Language Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (ELTAN)

Consultancy Services

The professor has provided consultancy services to major educational organizations, including:

  • The British Council on the training of English teachers in Nigeria (1989–Present)
  • The National Teachers' Institute on the training of teachers of English (1992–Present)