CURRICULUM VITAE Ibrahim Awwal, PhD GSM. No. 080-35074546, 080-95074546 E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

(A) PERSONAL DATA: Date of Birth: August 26, 1962 Place of Birth: Sokoto Nationality: Nigerian State of Origin: Sokoto State Local Gov’t Area: Sokoto North Marital Status: Married Number of children: Ten (10) children Present Appointment: Ass. Professor Date of Last Promotion: October 2019 Contact Address: Department of English and Modern Languages Faculty of Arts Federal University of Lafia, Lafia Nasarawa State Nigeria.

Permanent Home Address: No. 32, Jega Road, Bado Quarters, Sokoto.

(B) SCHOOLS ATTENDED WITH DATES:

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto - 2004-2010 University of Ibadan, Ibadan - 1996-1999 University of Sokoto, Sokoto - 1984-1988 Sokoto Teachers’ College, Sokoto - 1978-1983 Turaki Primary School, Sokoto - 1971-1978

(C) QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES PhD Linguistics - 2010 M.A. Linguistics - 1999 B.A. Ed. English Language (Second Class Lower) - 1988 Teachers’ Grade-Two Certificate - 1983 Primary School Leaving Certificate - 1978 (D) EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES WITH DATES:  Part-Time lecturing University of Ibadan GSE. Division ------1996/1997  Part-Time Teaching UDUS Model Secondary School ------2005/2008  External Examiner Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata Mafara --- 2016.  Part-Time Teaching UDUS NTI, Degree Programmes ------2011 to date  NGO Member, African Better Life Organisation (ABLO) ----- 2018

(E) WORKING EXPERIENCE: Federal Government College, Sokoto (Teacher) - 1989-1992 College of Education, Sokoto. (Ass. Lecturer) - 1992-1994 Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto (Lecturer11) - 1994-1999 Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto (Lecturer 1) - 1999-2001 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (Lecturer 11) - 2001-2004 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (Lecturer 1) - 2004-2010 Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (Senior-Lecturer) - 2010-2012 Sokoto State University, Sokoto - 2013-2017 Federal University Lafia, Lafia (Ass. Professor) - 2017 to date

DETAILS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY SINCE 2001 Undergraduate Programme

1. LIN. 103 Introduction to General Phonetics 1 2. LIN. 104 Introduction to General Phonetics 11 3. LIN. 201 Introduction to Phonology 4. LIN. 205 Phonemic Analysis 5. LIN. 306 Generative Phonology 6. LIN. 304 Research Methods and Field Work 7. LIN. 401 Topics in Phonology 8. ENG 103 Spoken English 9. ENG 105 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 1 10. ENG 211 Introduction to Morphology and Syntax 11. ENG 204 Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology 11 12. ENG 205 Advanced English Composition 1 13. ENG 206 Advanced English Composition 11 14. ENG 208 Language and Society 15. ENG 302 Phonology of English 16. ENG 303 Error/Contrastive Analysis 17. ENG 308 Creative Writing 1 18. ENGL321 Advanced English Prose and Grammar 19. ENG 401 New Trends in Syntax 20. ENG 408 Speech Writing 21. ENG 409 Research Methods11 22. ENG 411 New Trends in English Syntax

Postgraduate Programme

1. ENG 701. Research Method and Seminars. 2. LIN 701 Research Methods. 3. ENG 706 Advanced English Phonetics and Phonology. 4. LIN 706 Advanced Phonetics and Phonology. 5. ENG 812 Advanced English Phonetics and Phonology 6. ENG 824 Language Theories 7. ENG 911 Advanced Linguistic Theory and Present Day English 8. ENG 921 Applied English Linguistics

(G) Supervision of Undergraduate projects 2010/2019 (Some Listed)

S/NO NAME ADM. NO TITLE 1. Muhammad Surajo 0821109006 Language and Gender in Society: A Madugu Sociolinguistic Survey of the Language of Women 2. Fatima Sani Gummi 0711109045 Dialectal Morphological Differences Between Zamfaranci, Sakkwatanci and Katsinanci 3. Jafaru Abubakar 0711109074 Survey of Language Variation: A Case Study Suru of Rundawa Fula Dialect (Gurumada) and other Fula Speakers of Dakin-Gari, Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State 4 Bashar Bala 0711109013 Language Choice and Use in Government Unity Secondary School Gummi 5 Aliyu Abubakar 0711109024 Pronunciation Variation in Relation to Gender: A Case Study of some 400L Students of Linguistics Unit Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto 6 Sabira Salihu 0711109017 Construction of Sentence in English and the Felande Influence Hausa Language: A Case Study of Native Hausa Speakers of MELL 7 Sulaiman Sani 0921109001 The Points of Structural Differences in Showing Possession: A Contrastive Analysis of English and Hausa 8 Ibrahim Aliyu 0921109007 Sociolinguistic Study of Taboo Words in Hausa and Zarma Languages 9 Rabi’u Sani Saleh 0721109032 The Reduplication in Fulbe Language 10 Saifullah Bello 0711109049 Hausa Language as a Unifying Factor in a Multilingual Society: A Case Study of Southern Nigerian Communities in Sokoto 11 Agbo, Ojor 1011500012 Analysis of Concord Errors in the Written Francisca Composition of SS1 & 2 Students of Government Secondary School Mararaba Akunza Lafia, Nasarawa State. 12 Ikyaave, Sewuesev 1011620002 A Contrastive Analysis of Noun Phrase Susan Structure in Tiv and English Languages. 13 Num, Aondongu 1011400010 A Contrastive Analysis of English and Tiv Raphael Sentence Structures 14 Haruna, Murijanetu 1011500040 Sentence Patters in Written English Dauda Composition of SS II Students of Uyisa Model College, Gandu-Sarki Lafia, Nasarawa State.

(H) Works in Progress

(i) Awwal, I. (Book on-going) A Comparative Phonology of Some Languages of the North

(ii) Awwal, I. (on-going) Simplifying English Language Learning Through Phonology: A Course Book

(iii) Awwal, I. (on-going) Tiv language Phrase structure as Hindrance to Learning English as a Second Language

(I) Completed Works not Published

(iv) Awwal, I. (2009) Human and Animal Communication: A Psycholinguistic Overview

(v) Awwal, I. (2010). “The Basic Reading Skills” in the Manual for Intensive Training of Teachers on Improving Classroom Communication and Literary Skills organized and conducted by SUPEB Sokoto State in conjunction with UDUCONS, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (22nd -25th February, 2010).

(vi) Awwal, I. Hausa (2019). “Language at a Confluence: Standard or Non-Standard?” KALANGU: Journal of Language and literary Studies Federal University of Lafia. (J) Guidance and Supervision of Postgraduate Research: Supervised M. A. Dissertations (Completed or about Completion) PROGRESS STATUS S/NO NAME ADM. NO TITLE REPORT 1. Mansur Isah 08211110005 Completed Co-Supervisor 1 Adaptation as a Phonological Buhari 2013 Feature of Nigerian English: Evidences from Speakers within Sokoto Metropolis 2. Sani Garba 08211110008 Completed Co-Supervisor 1 A Study of Styles in Some Masama 2013 Selected Text Messages in English. 3. Abdullahi 08211110012 Completed Major A Sociolinguistic Analysis of Sani 2013 Supervisor Epithets of some Selected States in Nigeria: 4 Kabiru 08211109002 Completed Co-Supervisor 1 A Sociolinguistic Study of Musa 2013 Ikaan: An Endangered Language in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State. 5 Rabi’u 0921106023 Completed Co-Supervisor Garba Mai Tandu Shinkafi da ƙ ƙ Hassan 2011 11 Wa o insa Shinkafi 6 Bello Umar 08211106012 Completed Co-Supervisor Gurbin Tattalin Arzikin ƙ ƙ Kabakawa 2012 11 Hausawa a Wa o in Baka na Hausa 7 Abdulrazak 0521106006 Completed Co-Supervisor Sabo-Shagamu: Tasirin Usman 2008 11 Yarbanci Kan Harshen Hausa.

(K) PAPERS PRESENTED AT SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES:

(i) Awwal, I. (1995). “Oral English and The Nigeria Broadcast Media”. A Seminar Presented in the English Language Week SSCOE, Sokoto. (February)

(ii) Awwal, I. (1999). “Child Second Language Development through Literature”. A Seminar Presented at SSCOE, Sokoto. (January)

(iii) Awwal, I. (1999). “Reduplication: A Morphological Process in Hausa”. A Seminar Presented at SSCOE, Sokoto. (January)

(iv) Awwal, I. (2005). “Tone Behaviour in Hausa” Linguistic Circle Seminar Series, Department of Modern European Languages and Linguistics, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. (September)

(v) Awwal, I. (2006). “Linguistic Universals: An Overview of a Multilingual Nation” 1st International Annual Conference on Languages, Literature and Linguistics, Jointly organized by Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria and Universite Abdou Moumouni, Niamey. (June)

(vi) Awwal, I. (2007). “Professor Ibrahim Ahmad Mukoshy and his Contribution to the Study of Hausa”. Paper presented at The National Conference on Hausa Studies organized by The Center for Hausa Studies, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. (February)

(vii) Awwal, I. & Buba, M. (2011). “Some Observations on the Second Language Approach to Nigerian Languages” Being a Paper presented at the Conference of Linguistic Association of Nigeria (CLAN) held at Bayero University, Kano from 5th to 9th (December).

(viii) Awwal, I., Ahmed, U. & Ibrahim, G. (2012). “English Language in Nigerian School System: Issues and Prospects” at 29th Annual National Conference of the Nigeria English Studies Association (NESA) held at Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto from 10th – 13th (September).

(ix) Awwal, I. (2014). Facilitator in Technical Workshop on the Review of C’lela Orthography, organized by C’lela Development and Translation Centre in conjunction with the Nigeria Educational Research Development Council (NERDC) in Zuru Emirate Unity Hall, Zuru, from 30th July – 2nd August.

(x) Awwal, I. (2014). “Language Use and the Homogenization of Bilingual Identity in Africa”. Being a proceeding of 1st International Conference and Centenary Commemoration (ICCC 2014) on Repositioning the Humanities in the service of Peace and National Integration in Africa, organized by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, from August 19 – 21.

(xi) Awwal, I. (2015). “Hausa Neologisms: A Morphophonological Study of some Hausa Loanwords from English”. Being a paper presented at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Seminar Series at the Faculty Lecture Theatre on Wednesday December 16, 2015.

(xii) Awwal, I. (2015) ‘The Myths of Language Use and Homogenisation of Bilingual Identity in Africa’. Being a paper presented at an International Conference on Languages and Identity in Africa: In Light of the Current Variables, held at the Institute of African Research and Studies, Cairo University, Egypt 5 – 6 April.

(L) PUBLICATIONS

BOOK CHAPTERS

(i) Awwal, I. (2013a). “An Autosegmental Analysis of Reduplication in Hausa and Yoruba”. In Ndimele, Ozo-mekuri, M. Ahmad & H. M.Yakasai (eds) Language, Literature & Culture in a Multilingual Society: A Festschrift for Abubakar Rasheed Port Harcourt: M & J Grand Orbit Communications Ltd (pp. 923-930)

(ii) Awwal, I. (2013b). ‘Syllabification in Hausa and Yoruba Languages in Optimality Theory’ in Adegbite, W. et al (Eds) Linguistics and The Glocalisation of African Languages for Sustainable Development: A Festschrift in Honour of Prof. Kola Owolabi. Ibadan: Universal Akada Books Nigeria Limited. (pp. 491-498)

(iii) Awwal, I.& Ahmed, U. (2012a).’Pronouns of Address in Hausa’ in Amfani, A. H. et al (eds) Champion of Hausa Cikin Hausa: A Festschrift in Honour of Dalhatu Muhammad. Department of African Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Arts, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. (pp. 182-188)

(iv) Awwal, I. (2016a). “Language and Cultural Studies: A Study of Hausa Condolence Conversation”. Being a chapter in The Hausa people, Language and History: Past, Present and Future (eds.) Malumfashi, I.A. M, S. A. Yakasai & I. S. S. Abdullahi. Kaduna: Garkuwa Publishing Ltd (Pp 517-526). (v) Aminu, T. & Awwal, I. (2018) ‘Historical and Linguistic Perspectives of the Origins of Some Words and their Similarity in Yoruba and Igbo Languages’ (Accepted for publication since October, 2018 by Department of History, Kaduna State University).

Conference Proceeding

(vi) Awwal, I.(2006). ‘Language in Use in Northern Nigeria ‘ In Ahmad, S. B & M. O. Bhadmus (eds), Proceedings of the 3rd Conference on Writing,Performance and Literature in Northern Nigeria, Kano: Bayero University, Kano (pp 147-153)

Articles in Learned Journals

(vii). Awwal, I & Ibrahim, S. S. (2012a). “An Analysis of the Reduplication Systems in Hausa and Yoruba. DUNDAYE Journal of Hausa Studies. Sokoto: Dept of Nigerian Languages, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, VOL. 1. Dec. 4, pp. 32-54

(viii). Awwal, I.(2010). “A Glance at Some Endangered Languages of Kebbi State” DEGEL Journal of the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies.VOL. 1X PP. 92 - 98

(ix). Awwal, I.& Chinoko, I. N. (2008). “A Sociolinguistic Survey of the Languages of Kebbi State”. Argungu Journal of Language Studies (Maiden Edition) pp.121-126.

(x). Awwal, I.(2003). “Hausa Reduplication: A Morphophonological Process” DEGEL Journal of the Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies.VOL. V1 pp.184-194.

(xi). Awwal, I.(2002). “Relativization Process in Hausa” JALAL A Journal of Languages and Literature. Department of Modern European Languages, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. VOL. 2 Nos 1&2 pp.183-188.

(xii). Awwal, I. (2015a). “The Myths of Language Use and the Homogenization of Bilingual Identity in Africa”. (Ed.) Mohammed Ali Noufal Language and Identity in Africa: in light of the current variable. Cairo: Cairo University, Egypt pp. 343 - 354

(xiii). Ibrahim, S.S & Awwal, I. (2015b). “Some basic Strategies in Teaching Spoken English in a Nigerian Language Environment” in Sokoto Educational Review. Vol 16 (1) 67-79 Sokoto: Faculty of Education and Extension Services, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria ISBN: 079436653

(xiv) Awwal, I. (2016b). “A Phonological Treatment of some Loanwords in Hausa from English”. In (Ed.) Ndimele, Ozo-mekuri JOLAN: Journal of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria. Vol. 19 Nov. 1. The Linguistic Association of Nigeria with support from tetfund. ISSN 0189-5680

(xv) Awwal, I. (2018). “Hausa Neologisms: A Morphological Study of Some Hausa Loanwords from English. In Journal of English & Linguistics (Maiden Edition), Department of English Language and Linguistics, Sokoto State University, Sokoto. Kano: Bayero University Press. Pp 26 – 41.

(xvi) Awwal, I. (2019) “The Homogenization of Bilingual Identity in Africa: A Position”. In VOICES: A Journal of English Studies. Department of English & Drama. Kaduna State University, Kaduna State. Vol. 3 pp. 210 – 218

(xvii) Awwal, I. (2019). “Hausa Language at a Confluence: Standard or Non-Standard”. In KALANGU: Journal of English and Literary Studies. Department of English and Modern Languages. Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State.

(M). ADMINISTRATIVE AND ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE:

(i) 1994-1996, Examinations Officer, School of Languages, SSCOE, Sokoto

(ii) 1995-1996, Deputy Examinations Officer, SSCOE, Sokoto

(iii) 2000-2001, Deputy Dean, School of Languages, SSCOE, Sokoto

(iv) 2001-2006, Examinations Officer, Department of Modern European Languages, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

(v) 2006- Member of Welfare Committee, ASUU, UDUS Branch

(vi) 2007- to 2012- Faculty Representative on the Board of College of Health Sciences, UDUS.

(vii) 2007- to 2012- Coordinator, Association of Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies Students (AFAISS)

(viii) 2009- 2011 – UDUCONS. Examinations Officer to Senate Standing Committee on Exams (SSCE), UDUS.

(ix) 2010-2011- Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Modern European Languages and Linguistics, UDUS.

(x) 2012 – Chairman, Publicity Subcommittee, UDUNESA Conference, UDUS.

(xi) 2014 – 2015, Examinations Officer Department of English Language and Linguistics, Sokoto State University, Sokoto.

(xii) 2014, Secretary, Scientific Committee of ICCC 2014 Conference, SSU, Sokoto.

(xiii) 2014, Member, Local Organizing committee for the 1st International Conference, SSU, Sokoto.

(xiv) 2015, Member, The Faculty Sub-Committee on TETFund Normal Intervention for the Year 2014/2015 Institution Based Research (IBR) Grant.

(xv) 2014 - 2018, Chairman, Committee for Faculty Seminar, Conference and Journal, SSU, Sokoto.

(xvi) 2015, Member, the Faculty Research and Publications Committee (FR & PC).

(xvii) July, 2015 Jan, 2018 Ag. Head, Department of English Language and Linguistics

(xviii) 2015, Chairman, Faculty Sub-committee for Creation of Themes for 2015 National Conference.

(xix) 2016, Chairman, Publicity Committee for the 1st International Conference on Education (SSU ICE 2016), SSU, Sokoto.

(xx) 2016, Member, Faculty Accreditation Committee.

(xxi) 2016, Member, Technical Evaluation Committee on Financial Bids Document for TetFund Normal Intervention, Sokoto State University, Sokoto.`

(xxii) 2016, Editorial Board Member, News Bulletin of Sokoto State University, Sokoto.

(xxiii) 2016, Editorial Board Member, The Beam Journal of Arts and Science, Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto.

(xxiv) 2017, Chairman, Security Committee on the 62nd Historical Association of Nigeria in Collaboration with The Department of History, Sokoto State University,(HSN- SSU 2017, Sokoto)

(xxv) 2017, Chairman, Faculty Examination and Monitoring Committee, Sokoto State University, Sokoto

(xxvi) 2015, Member & Secretary, The ASUU-Ethics and Grievances Committee, SSU, Sokoto.

(xxvii) Editor-in-Chief, Journal of English and Linguistics, A Journal of the Department of English Language and Linguistics, Sokoto State University, Sokoto.

(xxviii) 2019, Coordinator, Postgraduate Studies, Department of English and Modern Languages, Federal University of Lafia

(xxix) 2019, Chairman, Department of English and Modern Languages Seminar Committee. Federal University of Lafia

(N) COMMUNITY SERVICE: (i) Awwal, I. (2003)- “Towards Becoming A Better Teacher”. Being a Paper presented at a Two-Day Workshop organized by Institute for Qur’an and General Studies, Sokoto (IQGSS). (6th – 7th Dec., 2003)

(ii) Awwal, I. (2003)- “The Role of Muslim Sisters in the Propagation of Islam on Campus”. Being a Paper presented during the 1st Annual Sisters’ Week, Held in Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (17th -21st Dec., 2003)

(iii) 2004 - 2018- Secretary, Bado Government Quarters Residents Association, Bado, Sokoto

(iv) 2007- 2018- Patron, Marhaban Youth Social Club, Bado Qrts, Sokoto.

(v) 2007- Guest, ‘Career Guidance on Choosing English as a Course in the University’ A National Broadcasting Programme, NTA, Sokoto Network Center.

(vi) 2008- Guest Speaker, ‘Leadership Talk’. An NTA, Sokoto News Programme at 7:30 pm.

(vii) Awwal, I. (2009) - “The Choosing a Spouse in Islam”. A paper presented to MCAN, Sokoto Chapter for NYSC 1st Batch 2009/2010 at NYSC Orientation Camp, Farfaru, Sokoto.(March)

(viii) Awwal, I. (2009) - “NUDITY: The Bedrock of Social Evils”. A paper presented to MCAN, Sokoto State Chapter for NYSC 2nd Batch 2009/2010 at NYSC Orientation Camp, Farfaru, Sokoto. (April)

(ix) 2009-Orator, Professor Ja’afar Makau Kaura’s Professorial Inaugural Lecture at city campus Conference Hall. (June)

(x) 2004- 2018- Islamic Programmes on Nigerian Television Authority, Sokoto

(xi) 2002- 2018- ‘Islam Our Choice’ a Weekly programme on Rima Television, Sokoto

(xii) 2005- Deputy Coordinator, Intensive English Programme, Dept of MELL.

(xiii) 2005- Secretary, Committee for the Formation of Faculty Arts Association, FAIS.

(xiv) 2008- Chairman, 19th Annual Speech and Prize Giving Day of Federal Government College Staff School, Sokoto, Venue: Davis Hall FGC, Sokoto (2nd August)

(xv) 2008/2009 Session- Registration Officer, 100 Level, Dept of MELL

(xvi) 2009/2010 Session- Registration Officer, 400 Level, Dept of MELL

(xvii) 2010/2011 Session- Registration Officer, 200 Level, Dept of MELL

(xviii) 2011/2012 Session- Registration Officer, 300 Level, Dept of MELL

(xix) 2007 – 2016, Patron, Red House, FGC, Staff School, Sokoto.

(xx) 2011 – 2017, Board Member, Jagaba International School, Arkila, Sokoto.

(xxi) Awwal, I. (2013). “Developing the Rudiments of Reading Culture”. A one-day Workshop Organized by Jeshurun Education Foundation (JEF), a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) at Federal Secretariat Conference Room, Sokoto (10am-6pm).

(xxii) 2013- 2017, Financial Secretary, School Based Management Committee (SBMC), Sabilissalahi Schools (Islamiya, Nursery and Primary), Nafata Road, Bado Quarters, Sokoto.

(xxiii) 2013- 2016, Chief Judge, Schools Debate, a weekly programme on Rima Television, Sokoto.

(xxiv) 2014- 2017, Member, Sokoto State University Host Community’s Committee (UHCC).

(xxv) 2015 Student Guide and Registration Officer UG 2, DELL, SSU, Sokoto.

(xxvi) 2015 - 2017, Member, School’s Governing Board Sabilissalahi Schools (Islamiya, Nursery and Primary), Nafata Road, Bado Quarters, Sokoto.

(xxvii) 2014- 2017, HOD, English NTI Degree programme with study Centre at the Umar Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic, Sokoto.

(xxviii) 2018, Chairman, Organising Committee for Ramadan Lectures, Muslim Ummah, Federal University of Lafia

(xxx) 2018, Vice Chairman, Muslim Ummah, Federal University of Lafia

(xxix) 2018, Chairman, Accreditation Welfare Committee for Department of English and Modern Languages, Federal University of Lafia.

(xxx) 2018, Chairman, Language Laboratory and Preparation for the Accreditation of Language Programmes of Department of English and Modern Languages, Federal University of Lafia.

(xxxi) 2019 (June), Member, Appraisal Committee, Department of English and Modern Languages Federal University of Lafia.

(xxxii) 2019 (June), Member, Ethics and Disciplinary Committee, Faculty of Arts, Federal University of Lafia.

(xxxiii) 2013-2014, NTI Centre Manager for UDUS Study Centre

(xxxiv) 2014-2019, HoD, English for B. A. Ed programme in Umaru Shinkafi Polytechnic Sokoto Study Centre.

(xxxv) 2019, Editor of 10 NTI Programme Study Books GSE 111, GSE 121, GSE 211, GSE 321, etc.

(O) AWARD 1. Sokoto State Governor’s Special Award for Training and Leading team of students of Sokoto State University, Sokoto to 6th Inter-Tertiary Institution Debate Competition in Africa with the theme: “The Post 2015 Development Agenda of the United Nations is Achievable?” organized by Impact Africa International, held on 17th May, 2014 in Cotonou, Republic of Benin.

(P). PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: (i) Member, Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN) (ii) Member, Nigeria English Studies Association (NESA) (iii) Member, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA)

(Q) AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Comparative Phonology

(R). NAMES OF THREE REFEREES AND THEIR ADDRESSES: 1. Prof. Idris O. O. Amali Deputy Vice Chancellor Federal University of Lafia, Lafia Nasarawa State -Nigeria

2. Prof. Faculty of Social Sciences Federal University of Lafia, Lafia Nasarawa State -Nigeria

3. Prof. Shehu Sidi Ibrahim Dept of Modern European Languages & Linguistics Faculty of Arts and Islamic Studies Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto-Nigeria