NAME:  OKORAFOR IJEOMA ANYA
POSITION: Lecturer I
CONTACT ADDRESS: Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Nigeria,Enugu Campus.
E-mail address: ijokorafor@yahoo.com
Telephone:

Brief Biography

Dr. IJ. Okorafor Umuaro village in Okaiuga Nkwoegwu, Umuahia North L.G.A. MB.BS 1984 UNIJOS, FWACS 2001

• An otolaryngologist with special interst in audiology and head and neck oncology

•  Correlation of Palmonary arterial pressure with adenotonsillar hypertrophy

Course Taught / Cordinated

• Otolaryngology 
• Short posting in otorhinolaryngology  

OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES (MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES)

   Member of:                                                              

• NMA 
• Otolaryngology soecity of Nigeria

NAME:  AKPEH JAMES ONUORAH
POSITION: Lecturer I
CONTACT ADDRESS: Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Nigeria,Enugu Campus.
E-mail address: akpehjames@yahoo.com
Telephone:

Brief Biography

Dr. James Akpeh hails from Umueze-Anam in Anambra L.G.A. of Anambra State. Obtained MB.BS in May 2000 from UNN. Got fellowship of NPMCN in 2012

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NAME:  OKERE JOSEPHINE CHIAGBA
POSITION: Senior Typist
CONTACT ADDRESS:Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Nigeria,Enugu Campus.
E-mail address: 07030966874
Telephone:

Brief Biography

My name is Josephine Okere. Married to Late B.A. Okere of Egbelu Nguru, Ngor-Okpala L.G.A. of Imo State. God blessed our marriage with three children. (Started work on 16/10/1992 as cleaner/messenger Now, Senior Typist 1/10/2011).

NAME:  Obi, Luke Mbene
POSITION: Engineer
CONTACT ADDRESS:Department of Electronics Engineering, University of Nigeria
E-mail address: luke.mbene@unn.edu.ng
Telephone: +2348037795277

Brief Biography

Engr. Luke M Obi is a highly trained and experienced professional engineer. He has worked in the University system as a technologist and an Engineer for more than 30 years. Experienced in equipment installation, laboratory organization and administration. Engr. Obi was responsible for many experimental designs in the department of Electronic Engineering. He is a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers and a senior member of the Instrument Society of America, Registered with the Council for the regulation of Engineering in Nigeria. He has widely travelled within Nigeria and overseas on professional courses and workshops.
Engr. Obi is currently the chief Technologist in the Department of Electronic Engineering, university of Nigeria Nsukka.

Areas of specialty:

• Microscopic Anatomy

• Veterinary Embryology

Research interests:

• Reproductive Biology and Avian Anatomy

On-going research:

•  Morphological characteristics of the placenta of Nigerian breeds of ruminants

•  Effects of some environmental contaminants on the male reproductive system

•  Anatomy of the oropharynx and tongue of avian species

Membership of learned societies:

•  Member, Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association
• Member, International Federation of Placenta Associations

Participation in International scientific events:

•  College on medical physics held at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Trieste, Italy 30th August to 22nd September, 2004.
•  Workshop on medical applications of synchrotron radiations held at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Trieste, Italy 23rd to 25th September 2004.

•  College on medical physics held at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Trieste, Italy 4th to 29th September, 2006.

•  Borsellino College 2007. Spike trains to action: Brain basis of behavior held at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Trieste, Italy 3rd to 14th September 2007.

•  Weekly seminars of the ‘Physics of the living state group’, International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Trieste 30th June to 29th September, 2004 . Weekly seminars of the ‘Physics of the living state group’, International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Trieste 2nd July to 1st October, 2006.

• Weekly seminars of the ‘Physics of the living state group’, International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Trieste 4th September to 3rd November, 2007.

Papers presented at conferences:

•  Effect of prenatal Phenobarbital exposure on sex organs of adult male and female mice. Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association held at Uyo, Nigeria. (2000).

•  Retardation of muscle growth in castrated male mice: Further evidence for hormonal influence on muscle development. Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association held at Badagry,Nigeria. (2001).

• Effect of testosterone administration to female rats on the growth of ovaries. Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association held at Ibadan, Nigeria (2003).

• Effect of testosterone administration to female rats on the growth of skeletal muscles.Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association held at Ibadan, Nigeria (2003).
• Effects of Nigerian Qua Iboe Brent crude oil on haematological parameters and internal organs of rats.Conference of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association held at Vom, Nigeria. (2004).
•  The mechanism for trans-placental transport of iron in ruminant placentomes Presented at a meeting of the ‘Physics of the living state group’, International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Trieste. September 2004.
•  Toxic effects of petroleum on spermatogenesis. Presented at a meeting of the ‘Physics of the living state group’, International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Trieste. September 2006
• Ruminant uterine remodeling and conceptus implantation: Current insights. Presented at a meeting of the ‘Physics of the living state group’, International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Trieste. September 2007.
• Placental haematomas and erythrophagocytosis by trophoblast cells in West African dwarf goats. 14th Conference of the International Federation of Placenta Associations (IFPA) at Seggau Castle Austria, September 2008.
• Morphology of placentomal trophoblastic epithelium in West African dwarf goats. 13th Conference of the Society for Experimental and Clinical Anatomists of Nigeria (SECAN) at the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus, April 2014

Scientific Publications

A. Publications in refereed journals:

Paper published as conference proceedings:

• Obidike, I. R; Igwebuike, U. M, Aka, L. O; Udem, S. C; Omoja, U. V; Azih, N. Y. (2009): Blood profile and organo-somatic indices of albino rats exposed to graded levels of used mineral-based crankcase oil. Proceedings of the 46th Congress of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association. Page 52 – 57.

NAME: Igwebuike, Udensi Maduabuchi
POSITION: Reader
CONTACT ADDRESS: Department of Veterinary Anatomy,Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nigeria
E-mail address: udensi.igwebuike@unn.edu.ng or abuchi2002@yahoo.com
Telephone:+234-8038726150

Brief Biography

Igwebuike was born on 17th December 1969, He is married with three children.

Schools attended and Dates:

•  Urban Primary School Nsukka (1975 – 1978)
• Township Primary School Nsukka (1978 – 1981)
•  Federal Government College Port Harcourt (1981 – 1986)
•  University of Nigeria Nsukka (1986 – 1992)
•  University of Nigeria Nsukka (1995 – 1999)
•  University of Nigeria Nsukka (2003 – 2012)

Academic qualifications, Awarding University, and Dates:

•  Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), University of Nigeria Nsukka (1992)
•  Master of Science (M. Sc.) in Veterinary Anatomy, University of Nigeria Nsukka (1999)
•  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Veterinary Histology and Embryology University of Nigeria Nsukka (2012) Title of Ph. D thesis: Light and electron microscopic studies on the morphology of the placenta of the West African dwarf goat (Capra hircus)

Academic distinctions and awards:

•  Distinction in Veterinary Anatomy (1989)
•  Distinction in Veterinary Biochemistry (1989)
• Distinction in Veterinary surgery (1992)
• Best graduating student in Veterinary Anatomy (1989)
•  Junior Associate of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics Trieste, Italy (2002 – 2007)
• Recipient of the Education Trust Fund Academic Staff Training and Development (ETF-AST&D) Award (2009-2010) for training at the Electron Microscope Unit, Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, South Africa.

Post-qualification employment:

•  NYSC Resident Veterinarian, Gombe Local Government Clinic (1993 – 1994)
•  Lecturer in Veterinary Anatomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (1994 to Date)

Employment history in the University of Nigeria:

• Assistant Lecturer (1994 – 1999)
• Lecturer II (1999 – 2002)
• Lecturer I (2002 – 2005)
• Senior Lecturer (2005 – 2011)
• Reader (2011 to Date)

NAME: AHAMEFULA,  NDUBUISI OGBONNA
POSITION:Assistant Lecturer
CONTACT ADDRESS:Department of Linguistics, Igbo and Other Nigerian Languages, Faculty of Arts,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus.
E-mail address: ndubuisi.ahamefula@unn.edu.ng, ndaham2000@yahoo.com, ndaham2000@gmail,com
Telephone: 08034772290

Brief Biography

Ahamefula was born on 22nd  October, 1970, Isuochi, Umunneochi ,in Abia State.His Permanent Home address is Umuogele Amuda Isuochi Umunneochi Abia State.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• (2010 -2013)  UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA. M.A. LINGUISTICS. (GPA 4.6)
• [  2001-2002  ]THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN BIBLE COLLEGELAGOS POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA, THEOLOGY (DISTINCTION)
• [1992-1996]  UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATION [ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS] (CREDIT)
• [1990-1995] UNIVERSITY OF NIGRIA, NSUKKA BA[HONS] LINGUISTICS (SECOND CLASS UPPER, GPA4.1)
• [1983-1988]  IBEKU HIGH SCHOOL, UMUAHIA ABIA STATE (WASC, 6As, 1 Credit, 2Ps)
• [2008] ASSOCIATE CERTIFIED INSTITUTE OF SHIPPING OF NIGERIA
• [2008] IATA BSP LINK CERTIFICATION TRAINING 
• IATA Training on BSP Electronic Ticketing Landover Aviation Business School IATA/UFTAA Ticketing and Tourism/EBT FOUNDATION COURSE.
• Training on Media Relations Strategies organized by The Bureau for Public Enterprises, Abuja.
• Computer Applications and Hardware Engineering /Installations Amadeus Electronic Ticketing Course.
• Amadeus Global  Travel Distribution System
• Galileo Global  Travel Distribution System
• Sabre Global Travel Distribution System.
• China Southern Airline Workshop for Agents on Ticketing
• Spanish Course for Beginners
• Qatar Airways Workshop for Agents on Ticketing
• Sky Team (Airfrance, Alitalia) Workshop for Travel Agents, Lagos.
• Delta Airlines Training for Travel on BSP Ticketing and Refund
• Citizenship and Leadership Training Course Port Harcourt

AWARDS

Best Graduating Student of The Department of Linguistics and Languages, 1995, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Second Best Student Faculty of Arts, 1995,UNN
Best Student of Language Planning Award.

JOB EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA,NSUKKA March 2011- To date
Lecturer, Department of Linguistics, Igbo and other Nigerian Languages. Courses Taught:  Igbo Syntax2, Topics in Igbo Syntax, Sociolinguistics , Survey of Applied Linguistics, Contrastive studies, Introduction to Interpreting and Translation, Error/Contrastive Analysis
VIRGIL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF AVIATION,
AGEGE MOTOR RD, IKEJA, LAGOS.
 MARCH 2010 –  DECEMBER, 2012
PART TIME AVIATION LECTURER.

CHRISNAK AIR SERVICES LTD. TRAVEL AND TOURS MANGEMENT AGENCY. TOURISM DEVELOPMENT. AGENCY SET UP.
SEPTEMBER 2007  - MAY 2010
GENERAL MANAGER
SET UP, RECRUIT STAFF, MANAGE AND OVERSEE THE AGENCY
CHRISNAK VENTURES LTD. APAPA LAGOS. SHIPPING,FREIGHT,WAREHOUSING, LOGISTICS
JULY 2006 – AUGUST 2007
HEAD, MARKETING DEPARTMENT
COORDINATE MARKETING TEAM,MAINTAIN EXISTING CUSTOMERS AND PROSPECT FOR NEW CUSTOMERS, MEDIA AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ACTIVITIES
CAF COMMUNICATIONS LTD. Surulere, Lagos.
Producers of CAF Business network on NTA.
March 2005 – June 2006 .
Administrative/Accounts Manager.
Administrative/Logistics duties, Editorial functions, Co-ordinates marketing
presentations and Public Relations Activities.
SUZITUK TRAVEL LTD. IKEJA LAGOS.
March 2004 - February 2005.General Manager/Public Relations Manager
Set up and run the travel agency, co-ordinate Media and Public Relations     activities  Especially with clients, airlines and other travel agencies. . In house protocol services  for Nigerian Airspace Management Authority and Chanchangi Airlines   LtdOversee and supervise reservations/ticketing, protocol and travel operations, marketing/sales operations, Public Relations activities.
AVIATION REVIEW MAGAZINE
JUNE 2004 – JANUARY 2005
Editor, Tourism and Destinations.
VISION KONSULT TRAVEL IKEJA, LAGOS.
JUNE 2003 – FEBRUARY 2004



OPERATIONS MANAGER
Corporate and General clients’ services, plan itinerary, co-ordinate airport protocols, reservations (Hotel and Airline), confirm and issue tickets.  Co- ordinate new travel agencies set up and training. Liaise with airlines and relevant agencies for maximum satisfaction of our customers both corporate and individuals.


PEACOCK TRAVEL AND TOURS LTD., IKEJA, LAGOS
FEBRUARY 2002 – MAY 2003
MARKETING EXECUTIVE, SENIOR RSERVATION/TICKETING OFFICER
Co-ordinate ticketing and reservation and directly in charge of corporate travel  In plant services to corporate organizations like NCAA, FAAN, NAMA. Also in charge of the agency’s media campaign.
INNOCENT COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL SURULERE LAGOS
Igbo Language Teacher for Senior Secondary.
SEPTEMBER 1999- JANUARY 2000
POLCOM MEDIA LTD./NUSA International Magazine,/BUREAU FOR PUBLIC ENTERPRISES/NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PRIVATIZATION AUGUST 1997-  AUGUST 1999 and  JANUARY 1999-JUNE 2001 Research/Marketing Executive, Staff Writer, Zonal Marketing Co-coordinator- North East, Head, Branch Operations Port-Harcourt, ASSISTANT CONSULTANT, MEDIA RELATIONS- For Polcom as zonal communications consultants for BPE/NCP  under the Federal Government’s privatization programme in the South South Zone. Coordinate media relations activities, liaise with stakeholders in the zone(Governors,Commisioners,heads of parastatals,organized labour,Local Government Chairmen) to promote the privatization exercise, organize seminars and workshops for target groups and associations, insure and monitor effective distribution of share forms in the zone, Coordinate media interaction fora, issue press releases, write features and news on privatization for the press, organize road shows, prepare weekly/monthly reports on Media/ Public Relations Activities
KARL STEDER SHIPPNG NIG. LTD PORT-HARCOURT
AUGUST 1989 –  NOVEMBER 1990
SHIPPING OFFICER Shipping matters, liaise with relevant agencies (Immigration,Port health, Ports authority) to bring in and take out our ships, company representative at port berthing meeting committee, ship chandelling, agent on board, ship boarding activities.
NIGER MARINE PLANT AND ENGINEERING PORT-HARCOURT
1990-1995
VACATION JOB AS PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER Carry out deliberate activities to maintain clients and win new ones, holding    
 briefs for the Chief Executive Officer.
NYSC KWARA STATE ( AGBONNA HIGH SCHOOL SHARE) SENIOR ENGLISH TUTOR Teaching

HOBBIES

Basketball, Table Tennis, Reading , Writing, Traveling, Visiting

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Christian Worship/Vocation

To put in my best in any organization while being a team player

REFEREES

Dr. B.M.Mbah, Department of Linguistics, Igbo & other Nigerian Languages.University of Nigeria,Nsukka. 08038535106,  boniface.mbah@unn.edu.ng

Dr. (Mrs.) E.E..Mbah, Department of Linguistics, Igbo & other Nigerian Languages.University of Nigeria,Nsukka. 08037751302, ezymbah@yahoo.co.uk   

 Dr. E.S. Ikeokwu Department of Linguistics, Igbo & other Nigerian Languages.University of Nigeria,Nsukka, 08066736976. enyisam2000@yahoo.com

Chineye Loyce Okoye Department of Linguistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. 08060620484, nenye_o@yahoo.com
Ubani, C.S. Department of Biochemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 08059389711, 08067830099.

ACADEMIC AND LEARNED SOCIETY: POSITIONS AND ACTIVITIES

Associate Editor, Nigerian Intellectual Property & Humanities Journal NIPO
Editorial Secretary, Journal of the Acoustical Society of Nigeria.
Public Relations Officer, Acoustical Society of Nigeria (ASON)
Member, Departmental Library Committee
Member, Departmental Examination Computation Committee
Academic Adviser, Second Year
Business Manager, Journal of Igbo Studies (JIS).
Member, Igbo Studies Association Executive Committee.
Vice Chair/Chairman Publicity Sub-committee, National Conference of the Acoustical Society of Nigeria, to be held at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka from June 11 to 14, 2013.
Member, Local Organizing Committee(LOC), Igbo Studies Association 7th Annual International Conference, held at the PAA Auditorium University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 22nd  to 26th October, 2012.
Member, Local Organizing Committee(LOC), Igbo Studies Association 6th Annual International Conference, held at the PAA Auditorium University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 21 to 23rd September, 2011.
Member, Local Organizing Committee(LOC), Igbo Studies Association 5th Annual International Conference, held at the PAA Auditorium University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 12th to 15th October, 2010.
Editorial Secretary, OLU: Journal of the Nsukka Linguistics Association, 1994.
Assistant Editor, OLU: Journal of the Nsukka Linguistics Association, 1995

SERVICES RENDERED TO STUDENTS

BA PROJECT SUPERVISION
Eze, Blegestuda Ude (2012). Derivational morphology in the Afikpo Dialect of the Igbo language.
Mokwe, Vivian Mercy (2012). Biligualism and code-mixing: A case study of Onitsha and Oraifite dialects.
Simon, Ugonna Israel (2013). Sociolinguistic study of greetings in Igbo land: A case study of Ugwulangwu speech community.
Nnabuike Mirian Chekwube (2013). Varieties of English. A case study of Nigerian English and British English.
Arungwa, Amarachi Doris (2013). Problems of African languages in broadcasting: The case of Igbo.
Achinike, Ifechiluru Ann (2013). The language of Oja in Igbo: An ethnolinguistic study in cultural communication.
Izuogu, Promise Francais (2013). Sociolinguistic survey of greeting patterns in Isuochi speech community.
Ubatu, Olive Chinwe (2013). Taboos and abomination in Igbo land: A case study of Awkuzu town.
Chukwumaeze, Chioma Abigail (2013). The effects of the Internet on the language use of UNN undergraduates: A sociolinguistic study.
Course Adviser for Second Year Students 2011 to date.
Staff Adviser National Association of Linguistics Students, UNN 2014
Member Result Computation Committee

CONSULTANCIES

Linguistic Survey Panel Member (Igbo), Drug Safety Institute of Brand Institute, USA. (2013 to date)
Igbo Linguist, Appen Butler Hill Australia (2013 to date)
Member, Translation team for Translation of Nigeria Electric Regulatory Commission Information Brochure into Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. (2013).
Reader/Narrator Akwukwo Nso (Igbo Bible DVD Recording) for Bible Africa (The Word in African Languages Project) December, 2008.
Translation/Validation Team member, Love World Publishing/Christ Embassy Igbo Bible (2014)

COMMUNITY SERVICES

Member/Officer, Boys Brigade of Nigeria, 7th Umuahia Company. 1982- 1988.
Member, University of Nigeria Alumni Association, Nsukka.

LIST OF RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS

Preliminary study on the use of sound and acoustics in Igbo cultural communication. Innovare Journal of Social Sciences. 2(2), 35-39.

Igbo language and critical discourse analysis. Innovare Journal of Social Sciences. 2(2), 23-26.

 SPECIFIC LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT: A CASE STUDY OF BIAGA KPANDU Innovare Journal of Social Sciences. 2(3),6-9.

Babarinde, O. & Ahamefula, N. (2013). Morphophonological Deviation in Yoruba:  Its Implication for Communication, Journal of Research on Humanities and Social Sciences     (RHSS). Vol. 3. No. 14. Pp. 67-71.  Hyperlink: Morphophonological Deviation in Yoruba: Its Implication for Communication
Babarinde, O. & Ahamefula, N. (2013). ‘Tonal Sandhi in the Yoruba Language’ Journal of  
        Research on Humanities and Social Sciences (RHSS). Vol. 3. No. 12. Pp. 133-136. Hyperlink. Tonal Sandhi in the Yoruba Language
Ahamefula, N. , Okoye, C.A. & Babarinde, O. (2013). ‘The Igbo Language Need Analysis of Non-Igbo in the University of Nigeria Postgraduate Students: Implication for Curriculum Design’ Journal of    Research on Humanities and Social Sciences (RHSS), Vol. 3 No. 14 pp 35-40.  Hyperlink. Igbo Language Needs Analysis of Non-Igbo University of Nigeria Post-Graduate Students: Implication for Curriculum Design
Ahamefula, N.O., Okoye, C.L. & Onwuegbuchunam, M.O. (2013). “Linguistic rights: An imperative for indigenous language development towards rural entrepreneurial enhancement”. Journal of Economics and Development. Vol. 4 No. 15,pp.63-67. Hyperlink. Linguistic Rights: An Imperative for Indigenous Language Development towards Rural Entrepreneurial Enhancement
(2014) Language teaching methodology: Historical development and contemporary issues. Journal of Education & Practice (JEP). 5(15),66-73.
(2014)  Second language teaching research.  The priming methods perspective. Journal of Education & Practice (JEP). 5(15), 91-96.
Ahamefula, N.O.  (2013). Igbo Numerals. Measurement System  & Pedagogy. The Numeral System of Nigerian Languages (LAN Occasional Publications No. 2). Port Harcourt: Linguistic Association of Nigeria and M & J Grand Orbit Communications Ltd. Pp. 141-147.
Lead author (2013) Linguistic Rights: An Imperative for Rural entrepreneurial enhancement towards national development. A Paper presented at West African Languages Congress & 26th Conference of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (CLAN) with the theme- Research, Documentation and Sustainability in the Development of African Languages. Held at the University of Ibadan between July 31- August 2, 2013.
Ahamefula, N.O. & Okoye, L.C. (2013). Globalization and acculturation. The case of Igbo Language and Culture. A paper presented at the 11th Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (USA) held at Modotel Enugu between July 27-July 29, 2013.
Mbah, E. E. & Ahamefula, N.O. (2013). Needs Analysis of Igbo for Specific Purposes : The Case of Non-Igbo Speaking Youth Corps Members. in O.M. Ndimele, M.Ahmad & H.M. Yakasai (Eds.)  Language, Literature & Culture in a Multilingual Society.LAN Festschrift Series. Port-Harcourt: M & J Grand Orbit. Pp 253-267.
Ndubuisi Ogbonna Ahamefula (2013). Language and National Development in Africa: The Nigerian Experience. Nigerian Intellectual Property & Humanities Journal (NIPO) : A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Intellectual Property and Human Development. Vol. 2(4 ) pp.1-14.
Udechukwu, Chinwe , Ahamefula, Ndubuisi and Ayegba, Monday (2013) “Forensic Linguistics: Its Significance and Challenges” Nigerian Intellectual Property & Humanities Journal (NIPO) : A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Intellectual Property and Human Development. Vol. 2(4 ) pp.36-45.
Lead-author (2013). Sound and acoustics in cultural communication: The case of Igbo. A paper co-presented at the Maiden National Conference of the Acoustical Society of Nigeria held 11th -14th June at University of Nigeria, Arts Lecture Theatre with the Theme: Humanity, Sound and Environment
Ahamefula, N.O. (2012). A Contrastive Analysis of the Phonology of Igbo and Ijo. An MA dissertation, Department of Linguistics, Igbo and Other Nigerian Languages, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Ndubuisi Ogbonna Ahamefula & Chukwuemeka Alexander Okoye (2012). The Imperatives of Research Question and Hypothesis. Anals of Research. Vol. 1 Issue 1, pp.125-135.
Ndubuisi. O. Ahamefula (2010). The Nwagu Aneke Syllabary: An Indigenous Igbo Writing System. Nsukka Journal of African Languages and Linguistics (NJALL) Vol. 6, pp.128-143
Ahamefula, Ndubuisi O. (2012). The Place of Counting and Measurement in Pedagogy: The Isuochi Speech Community Perspective. Ikenga International Journal of Institute of African Studies. Vol. 12 No. 2. Pp. 1-24.
Mbah, E.E. and Ahamefula, N.O. (2012). “Igbo Indigenous Scripts: A Comparative Study of Nwagu Aneke Syllabary and Enevibeje Syllabary”. International Journal of Arts and Culture in Society. 4(2), pp.152-158.
Ndubuisi Ogbonna Ahamefula (2012). Standardized Research: The Imperative of Research Hypothesis. Journal of Arts and Contemporary Society. Vol. 4. Pp. 60-68.
Ogbonna Ahamefula Ndubuisi. and Okoye, C.L. (2012). “Felicity or Insincerity:      The Pragmatics of Selected Speeches of Nigerian Public Leaders”. In A.B.C. Chiegboka et al (eds.) The Humanities and Good Governance. Nimo: Rex Charles and Patrick Ltd.
Ahamefula,Ndubuisi O. (2012). “A Pragmatic Analysis of Actions in Krisagbedo,s … A Darkling Plain”. In Ndimele Ozo-Mekuri (ed.) Language, Literature & Communicationin in  a Dynamic World, Nigerian Linguist Festschrift Series No. 9 pp361-369.
Ahamefula, N.O. (In Press). African Script Writing System. Owerri: Ark Publishers.
Ahamefula, N.O. (In Press). Language of Packaging. Owerri: Ark Publishers.
Udechukwu, C.N. and Ahamefula, N. O. (2012). “The Manipulative and Symbolic Power of Language and Society”. KIABARA Journal of Humanities Supplement on Language. Vol. 3. pp. 91-101.
Ahamefula, N.O. ( 2011). “Politeness Expression Strategies in Krisagbedo’s A Darkling Plain: Implications for Effective Communication towards National Development”. Journal of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria, JOLAN, 14(1), pp.35-49.
Ahamefula,N.O. and Okoye, C. L. (2012).  “Igbo Language Promotion Issues and the ICT Challenge”. A Paper Presented at the 4th National Conference of the School of Languages, Federal College of Education Obudu, Cross River State with the Theme: Education and Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria. Challenges and Prospects held between July 2 and 6 at Senator Greg Ngaji Lecture Theatre.
Ahamefula, N.O. and Okoye, C. A. ( 2012). Research Ethics: The Imperative of Research Questions and Hypotheses. A Paper presented at the Research Ethics Colloquium organized by Society for Research  Godfrey  Okoye University Enugu, March 9.
Ahamefula, N.O. and Okoye, C.L.(2012). “Felicity or Insincerity:         The Pragmatics of Selected Speeches of Nigerian Public Leaders”. A paper Presented at the Faculty of Arts Annual Conference 2012, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Held at the University Auditorium between May 2 to 5, 2012.
Mbah, E. E; Ahamefula, N.O. and Ayegba, M. (Forthcoming) Igbo and Igala Numerals and Counting Systems: A Contrastive Analysis
Ahamefula, N O. and Mbah, E.E. (2011) “Linguistic Analysis of the Nwagu Aneke Indigenous Igbo Syllabary”. Journal of Igbo Language & Linguistics (JILL). Pp. 95-103, No. 3.
Ahamefula, N.O. and Ayegba M. (2011). A Comparative Analysis of Igbo and Igala Numerals and Counting System. A Paper presented at the 6th Annual Conference of the Igbo Studies Association held at the PAA Auditorium University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 21st to 23rd September, 2011.
Mbah, E.E. & Ahamefula, N O.  (2011). Needs Analysis of Igbo for Specific Purposes: The Case of Non-Igbo Speaking Youth Corps Members. Being A Paper presented at the 24th  Annual Conference of the Linguistics Association of Nigeria (CLAN) held at Bayero University, Kano between 5th to 9th Dec. 2011.
Ahamefula, N.O. (2011). Language and National Development: The Nigerian Perspective. Paper presented at the 24th  Annual Conference of the Linguistics Association of Nigeria (CLAN) held at Bayero University, Kano between 5th to 9th Dec. 2011.
Ahamefula, N.O. (2011). “Igbo Numerals, Counting and Measurement Systems and Pedagogy” A Paper Presented at Indigenous Knowledge and Global Changes in Africa: The  Challenges in the 21st Century. A 3 Day International Conference Organised by Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Held from 8th-10th  June, 2011 at Princess Alexandra Auditorium, UNN.
Ayegba, Monday and Ahamefula, N.O. (In Press) The Phonology and Morphology of English and Igala: A Contrastive Analysis. NJALL. Vol. 7
Ayegba, Monday and Ahamefula, N.O. (In Press) Adjunction Transformation in Igala.
Ahamefula, N.O. (2013). Cognitive Linguistics and Pedagogy.  In R. L. Dalla, W.E. Obiozor & A. T.Ahon(Eds)  Contemporary Issues in Education. Jos:Fab Educational Books.pp.157-172.
Ahamefula, N.O. (Forthcoming). Achumba (An Igbo Fiction)
Ahamefula, N.O. (Forthcoming). Ozoemena (An Igbo Fiction)
Ahamefula, N.O. (Forthcoming). Kedu Oche Ndi Igbo bunyere Asusu Igbo. Kpakpando. Accepted for publication.
Ahamefula, Ndubuisi O. (2010). “West African Indigenous Writing Systems: Focus on the Nwagu Aneke’s Syllabary”. Usem Journal of Languages, Linguistics and Literature. Vol. 3.pp. 33- 44.
Ahamefula, N O. and Okoye,C.I.(2011). “Politeness Expression Strategies in Krisagbedo’s …A Darkling Plain” A Paper Presented to the Faculty of Arts Annual Conference 2011, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.Held at the University Auditorium between May 4 to 7.
Ahamefula,Ndubuisi  O. (2010). “Promoting Indigenous Ingenuity for National Growth: The Nwagu Aneke Experience”. In NIPO : A Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Intellectual Property and Human Development Pp.255-261.
Ahamefula,Ndubuisi  O. (2010). “Ilebaghachi Anya Nye Ndọrọndọrọ Gbasara Nsupe, Ndekọ na Ndesa Okwu Igbo: Ihe Usoroodide Sileberi Nwagụ Aneke Mepụtara.”. A Paper Presented at Igbo Studies Association 5th Annual International Conference held at the PAA Auditorium University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 12th to 15th October, 2010.
Ahamefula,Ndubuisi O. (2010). “A Pragmatic Analysis of Actions in Krisagbedo,s … A Darkling Plain”. Presented at the 23rd Annual Conference of the Linguistics Association of Nigeria (CLAN) at the University of Port Harcourt from November 29 to December 3, 2010.
Ahamefula, Ndubuisi O. (2010). “West African Indigenous Writing Systems: Focus on the Nwagụ Aneke’s Syllabary”. Presented at the 2nd UNIUYO Conference on African Languages (UCAL) in Honour of Dr. Senam Ukut from 19th September to 22nd September at the University of Uyo.
Mbah, E.E. and Ahamefula, Ndubuisi O. (2010). “Igbo Indigenous Scripts: A Comparative Study of Nwagụ Aneke Syllabary and Enevibeje Syllabary”. Presented at the 2nd UNIUYO Conference on African Languages (UCAL) in Honour of Dr. Senam Ukut from 19th September to 22nd September at the University of Uyo.
Ahamefula, Ndubuisi O. (2010). “Negators in Igbo Syntax”. A Postgraduate Seminar Paper. Department of Linguistics, Igbo and other Nigerian Languages. University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Mbah, E.E. and Ahamefula, N.O. (2012). “Igbo Indigenous Scripts: A Comparative Study of Nwagu Aneke Syllabary and Enevibeje Syllabary” In International Journal of Arts and Culture in Society. 4(2), 152-158.
Ahamefula, Ndubuisi O. (2010). “Research Hypotheses”. A Postgraduate Seminar Paper. Department of Linguistics, Igbo and other Nigerian Languages. University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Ahamefula, Ndubuisi O. (2010). “Phonetic Transcription: An Overview”. A Postgraduate Seminar Paper. Department of Linguistics, Igbo and other Nigerian Languages. University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Ahamefula, N.O. and Eze, C.U (2010). “Verbal Aggression: The Case of Former President Obasanjo’s Verbal Indiscretions”. A Postgraduate Seminar Paper. Department of Linguistics, Igbo and other Nigerian Languages. University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Ahamefula, Ndubuisi O. (2010). The Nwagụ Aneke syllabary: A Challenge at Fostering the Promotion of Nigerian Indigenous Values and Philosophy. A Paper Presented at the Maiden National Conference Organized by The Department of Linguistics, Igbo and other Nigerian Languages, University of Nigeria, Nsukka from July 20 to 23 with the theme: . Linguistics and Literary Studies and the Challenges of Socio-economic Crises in Nigeria.
Ahamefula, Ndubuisi O. (2010). “Politeness Expression Strategies in Krisagbedo’s …A Darkling Plain”. A Postgraduate Paper. Department of Linguistics, Igbo and other Nigerian Languages. University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Ahamefula, Ndubuisi O. (1995). Designing an Indigenous Igbo Script: The Nwagụ Aneke Example. Being a BA Project. Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Ahamefula, Ndubuisi O. (1996).  The Influence of Packaging on Consumers’ Choice: A Case Study of Lux and Joy Toilet Soaps. Being a Diploma Project. Department of Mass Communications, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Ahamefula,Ndubuisi  O. (1993). “A Critical Study of the Hausa Boko Orthography”. In OLU: Journal of the Nsukka Linguistics Association. Pp 30-34, Vol. 3, No. 2.
Ahamefula,Ndubuisi  O. (1993). LEWE ỤWA NA NDỊ ỌGBA AKA ACHỤ EGO (Igbo Poems) In OLU:Journal of the Nsukka Linguistics Association. Pp 47-48, Vol. 3, No. 2.

MAINLINE BOOKS

Ahamefula, N.O. & Okoye, C.L. (2013). Globalization and acculturation: Focus on Igbo language and culture. Saarbrucken, Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. Available online at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnobles.com
Research Interests: Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Pragmatics, CDA, Translation, Igbo Phonology, Igbo Syntax, Igbo Dialects, Language Teaching, Curriculum Research and Development, Indigenous Writing Systems, African Scripts, Igbo Fiction, Translation, Language Documentation, Language Maintenance, Language Planning, Mass Literacy and Early Childhood Language Acquisition and Education, Lexicography, Glossaries etc.

CONFERENCES

Igbo travel and tourism terminology research: An imperative for Igbo tourism development. A paper presented at the 2nd Conference of the Association for Tourism Development in Nigeria. (ATDiN) held 7-9 September 2014 at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
West African Languages Congress & 26th  Conference of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (CLAN) with the theme- Research, Documentation and Sustainability in the Developmet of African Languages. Held at the University of Ibadan between July 31- August 2, 2013.
Lead-author (2013). Sound and acoustics in cultural communication: The case of Igbo. A paper co-presented at the Maiden National Conference of the Acoustical Society of Nigeria held 11th -14th June at University of Nigeria, Arts Lecture Theatre with the Theme: Humanity, Sound and Environment
          Faculty of Arts International Conference with the theme: Humanities and National Identity: Ethnicity, Security and Social Stability held at The University Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria from 1st to 4th May, 2013.
          Faculty of Arts, UNN International Conference /Chinua Achebe Annual Lectures with the Theme; Emergent Issues in Humanities in Africa in the third Millennium, 30 Jan. – 03 Feb. 2012 held at the UBA/UNN Hall of Fame, UNN.
         25th Annual Conference of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria held at Adekunle-Ajasin Univeersity, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, 3rd to 6th December, 2012.
        7th Annual Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) with the theme: Igbo Core Values held at the Princess Alexandria Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus from 22nd October to 26th October, 2012.
National Conference of the School of Languages, Federal College of Education Obudu, Cross River State with the Theme: Education and Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria. Challenges and Prospects held between July 2 and 6, 2012 at Senator Greg Ngaji Lecture Theatre.
Faculty of Arts Annual Conference 2012, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Held at the University Auditorium between May 2 to 5, 2012.
24th  Annual Conference of the Linguistics Association of Nigeria (CLAN) held at Bayero University, Kano between 5th to 9th Dec. 2011.
Indigenous Knowledge and Global Changes in Africa: The  Challenges in the 21st Century. A 3 Day International Conference Organised by Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Held from 8th-10th  June, 2011 at Princess Alexandra Auditorium, UNN.
Faculty of Arts Annual Conference 2011, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka held at the University Auditorium between May 4 to 7.
Igbo Studies Association 5th Annual International Conference held at the PAA Auditorium University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 12th to 15th October, 2010.
 2nd UNIUYO Conference on African Languages (UCAL) in Honour of Dr. Senam Ukut from 19th September to 22nd September at the University of Uyo.
            Igbo Studies Association, USA 11th Annual International Conference held at Modotel Enugu, 27-29 June, 2013.
           Faculty of Arts International Conference with the theme: Humanities and National Identity:Ethnicity, Security and Social Stability held at The University Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria from 1st to 4th May, 2013.
             7th Annual Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) with the theme: Igbo Core Values held at the Princess Alexandria Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Campus from 22nd October to 26th October, 2012.
National Conference of the School of Languages, Federal College of Education Obudu, Cross River State with the Theme: Education and Information Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigeria. Challenges and Prospects held between July 2 and 6, 2012 at Senator Greg Ngaji Lecture Theatre.
Faculty of Arts Annual Conference 2012, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Held at the University Auditorium between May 2 to 5, 2012.
24th  Annual Conference of the Linguistics Association of Nigeria (CLAN) held at Bayero University, Kano between 5th to 9th Dec. 2011.
6th Annual Conference of the Igbo Studies Association held at the PAA Auditorium University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 21st to 23rd September, 2011.
Indigenous Knowledge and Global Changes in Africa: The  Challenges in the 21st Century. A 3 Day International Conference Organised by Institute of African Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Held from 8th-10th  June, 2011 at Princess Alexandra Auditorium, UNN.
Faculty of Arts Annual Conference 2011, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka held at the University Auditorium between May 4 to 7.
Igbo Studies Association 5th Annual International Conference held at the PAA Auditorium University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 12th to 15th October, 2010.
 23rd Annual Conference of the Linguistics Association of Nigeria (CLAN) at the University of Port Harcourt from November 29 to December 3, 2010.
2nd UNIUYO Conference on African Languages (UCAL) in Honour of Dr. Senam Ukut from 19th September to 22nd September at the University of Uyo.
Maiden National Conference Organized by The Department of Linguistics, Igbo and other Nigerian Languages, University of Nigeria, Nsukka from July 20 to 23, 2010. Theme: “Linguistics and Literary Studies and the Challenges of Socio-economic Crises in Nigeria”. at PAA UNN.
WORKSHOPS
Mobile Learning Workshop organized by UNESCO in conjunction with ICTP and UNN, 17th-20th June, 2013 at Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Workshop on NUC/ONLINE UNIVERSITIES PROGRAMME ACCREDITATION PORTAL on 7th May, 2013 at the MTN Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka organized by the Academic Planning unit of the University of Nigeria.
General Session of the Training-of- Trainers Workshop for the National Programme for Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy in Nigeria held at Princess Alexandria Auditorium, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, May 6, 2013, organized by the National Mass Education Commission and The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Workshop on Indigenous Languages Numeracy and Counting Systems Organized by the Linguistics Association of Nigeria(LAN) during the 23rd Annual Conference of the Linguistics Association of Nigeria (CLAN) at the University of Port Harcourt from November 29 to December 3, 2010.
National Workshop on Writing in Nigerian Languages: Standards and Trends. Organized by University of Nigeria, Nsukka Institute for Nigerian Languages Aba Campus, (UNAC) on 2-5 May, 2011.
Capacity Building Workshop with theme- Scholarly Thinking and Writing organized by UNN in collaboration with Institutional and Professional Foundation (IPDF) on “Developing Scientific Papers From Completed Research Work”. June 13, 2012.
Workshop on Essential Social Research Methods for Successful Graduate Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Nnamdi Azikiwe Library. 20-22 March, 2012.
Workshop on Concept and Principles of Trans-disciplinarity, Teaching Methods in the University System, Skills in Writing Research Proposal on Climatic Change Adaptation and Stakeholder input into the Draft Research Policy and academic programmes of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Supported by UNN, the Open Society Foundation (OSF) of the United States of America and the African Technology Policy Studies (ATPS). Held at PAA UNN, 5th to 7th March, 2012.
Symposium on Gender Equality and Sexual Harassment: Implications for Millennium Development Goals organized by Forum for African Women Educationists (FAWE) UNN Chapter, PAA , UNN,18th May, 2011.
Leadership Workshop organized by the University of Nigeria in collaboration with African Development Solution International and TOL Consult USA. Theme: Positive attitude for teamwork and productivity Improvement: The emergence of new expectations. PAA, UNN, September 28-30, 2011

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