SYNW CONGRATULATES AKACHI EZEIGBO ON HER BIRTHDAY
The Society of Young Nigerian Writers is proud to extend its warmest congratulations to Professor Akachi Ezeigbo on her birthday today. Professor Ezeigbo is a renowned literary scholar, teacher, and author whose contributions to the field of English studies have made a lasting impact both in Nigeria and internationally.
This was contained in a release made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan by the President of the Society, Wole Adedoyin.
Born in the southeastern part of Nigeria, Professor Ezeigbo grew up in an environment that fostered a love for learning and a passion for writing. She went on to receive her PhD in English from the University of Ibadan, and has since dedicated her career to advancing the field of English studies through her teaching, research, and writing.
Throughout her illustrious career, Professor Ezeigbo has made significant contributions to the field of English studies. She has published extensively on African literature and has been recognized for her innovative approach to the study of postcolonial literature. Her groundbreaking work has earned her numerous awards and honors, and has helped to establish her as one of the leading voices in the field.
In addition to her academic work, Professor Ezeigbo has been an influential mentor to countless young scholars, fostering a new generation of literary scholars and writers. Her dedication to her students and her commitment to promoting the study of African literature have made her a role model to many aspiring writers and scholars.
As a retired Professor of English at the University of Lagos and currently teaching in the Department of English and Literary Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Nigeria, Professor Ezeigbo continues to inspire and influence the next generation of literary scholars and writers. She has been a tireless advocate for the importance of literature and the humanities, and has worked tirelessly to promote the study of African literature in Nigeria and around the world.
On behalf of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers, we would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Ezeigbo on her birthday. We celebrate her many achievements and contributions to the field of English studies, and we look forward to her continued leadership and inspiration in the years to come.
We would also like to take this opportunity to recognize the tremendous impact that Professor Ezeigbo has had on the literary community in Nigeria. Her dedication to her students, her commitment to advancing the study of African literature, and her passion for writing have inspired countless young writers and scholars, and have helped to make literature and the humanities a central part of the cultural fabric of our nation.
As we celebrate Professor Ezeigbo's birthday, we are reminded of the importance of her work and her legacy. Her contributions to the field of English studies have helped to shape the way that we understand and appreciate the richness and diversity of African literature, and have paved the way for a new generation of writers and scholars.
We extend our sincerest wishes for a happy and healthy birthday to Professor Ezeigbo, and we look forward to continuing to be inspired by her work and her contributions to the field of English studies. On behalf of the Society of Young Nigerian Writers, we wish her all the best on this special occasion and many more to come.
Prof Theodora Akachi Ezeigbo obtained a bachelor of arts degree in english at university of lagos, nigeria in 1974 followed by a Master’s Degree in 1982 in the same Institution. She thereafter obtained her PhD at University of Ibadan, Nigeria in 1986.
Her teaching experience in university started in 1977 as a Graduate Assistant at University of Lagos, where she rose to the rank of senior lecturer in 1983 and became Professor in 1999. Between that period and when she left the institution in 2015 she taught many of the courses in the Department at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She has supervised over 160 final-year undergraduate projects between 1986 and 2015, and so far 8 projects at her current institution, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Nigeria. Also at University of Lagos, she has supervised over 100 Master’s Degree theses between 1986 and 2015, while 12 PhD candidates successfully completed their dissertations under her supervision too.
She is a prolific writer as could be seen in her collections of Critical texts, Short stories, Essays, Poetries and papers published in reputable journals locally and internationally. Some of her works have won such awards as ANA/NDDC Flora Nwapa Prize for Women Writing (2003); first prize, Nationwide Short Story Competition (1994); Nigerian Prize for Literature (2007) won jointly with Mabel Segun; 2nd Prize, Christmas Short Story Competition by Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (1975); and many more.
She has received various fellowships, awards, and chieftaincy titles in recognition of her contributions to scholarship and community development.
Prof Ezeigbo has held various administrative positions such as: Sub- Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos (1991/1992 and 1992/93); Acting Head, Department of English, University of Lagos (1997/98), Head Depart of English (2002 to 2005 and 2008 to 2009). She currently teaches in the Department of English and Literary Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu Alike, Nigeria.