Orjinta Aloysius Ikechukwu
Senior Lecturer, Foreign Languages and Literary Studies University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Certifications
- Certificate in German - 1983
- Certificat des études françaises - 1984
- Certificate (Diploma) in philosophy - 1985
- B. A. Combined. Hons. (French/ German) - 1985
- B. A. Theology (Religious Studies) - 1990
- M. A. (French studies). African Literature (Gender studies) - 2002
- Ph.D. (French Studies). European Studies. African Literature - 2007
- Ph.D. (German Studies and International Relations) - 2011
Professional Experience
- Former Head of Department of Foreign Languages and Literary Studies, University of
- Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
- Chairman LOC. Faculty of Arts International Conference and Chinua Achebe Annual Lectures, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria
- Chairman LOC. University of Nigeria, Faculty of Arts International Colloquium
- Chairman Annual Chinua Achebe International Lectures
- Facilitator, Ambassador of Germany’s official visit to the University of Port Harcourt/Linkage Programme
Area of Specialization
Gender Studies, Comparative Literature, Francophone and Anglophone African Literature, German Studies, Post-colonial Studies, Social Constructivism in International Relations, Liberation Theology, Interdisciplinary Studies
Awards/Distinction/Membership of Professional Bodies
- Editor, Die Trommel (German Journal, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1984/1985
- Editorial Board member, Beyond Frontiers. SIST, 1989
- Certificate of National Youth Service, 1986
- Outstanding interpreter/ Guide, Nigeria / German Youth Exchange Programme 25th April – 16th May 1993
- Outstanding Translator / Interpreter, French delegation to Nigeria, 1998
- Pioneer Editor, Spiritan News International, 1996-2000
- Patron Award, Oronian Sports Fiesta, Oron Akwa-Ibom State, 1994
- Chaplain, United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) Camp Oru-Ijebu, Ogun State, 2000-2006
- Patron’s Award, Nigerian Association of Computer Science Students, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria, 27th Jan. 2006
- Indefatigable Administrator, St. Joseph Catholic Hospital Ijebu-Igbo, Ogun State, 2000-2004
- Confirmation and Appreciation for books donated by Mr. O. K. Odusanya. The Ag. University Librarian, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State 5th January 2004
- Merit Award from Catholic Youth organization, St. Joseph Parish Oru, Ogun State,2003
- Patron’s Award from Education Students Association of T ai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu Ode (formerly Tai Solarin College of Education, 22nd April 2002
- Award of Honor from Nigerian Federation of Catholic Students, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. Nigeria, 1994 and 1995
- Pioneer founder’s Award: Spiritan Youth Apostolate, Oru-Ijebu, OgunState.Nigeria, 2000-2007
- National Association of French Teachers’ (NAFT) Certificate. Till date.
- Merit Award from St Joseph’s Catholic Parish and the Olabisi Onabanjo Catholic Chaplaincy Oru-Ijebu, Ogun State Nigeria for Social and Pastoral work in United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) Camp in Nigeria, in the Communities of Ago-Iwoye, Oru-Ijebu, Mamu, Aba-Panu, Wurasaka etc, 2008
- Member Gesellschaft für interkulturelle Germanistik, Bern, Switzerland
- Editor-in- Chief: Elite-University-International Journal, and the series: Interdisciplinary Academic Essays Munich, Germany. 2010-
- Award for Good Leadership and Integrity by the Faculty of Arts University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 2012
- Member, Nigerian Association of Teachers of German (NATOG)
- Member, University French Teachers Association of Nigeria (UFTAN)
- Member, Association of Nigerian Authors (in progress)
- Member, Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities(ASUU)
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