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2017-Conference-Program.Pdf MISSION To promote and encourage scholarship on IGBO history, culture and society in African studies as inaugurated and initiated at the African Studies Association (ASA) Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 8, 1999. To forge intellectual links and network with scholars, policy makers, and activists inside and outside NIGERIA. To participate actively and collaboratively in continental and global debates with interested organizations in Nigeria, the U.S. and other countries on issues specifically relevant correlated to Igbo studies. To work actively for the promotion of Igbo language with interested organizations and/ or institutions in diverse regions of the world. MEMBERSHIP Membership is open to individuals who are interested in the issues related to Ndigbo. Membership is open to Igbo scholars everywhere committed to engendering and promoting scholarship in all disciplines in Igbo studies. Registration fees shall be paid annually by all members the Igbo Studies Association. All members will be expected to deposit a $25.00 contingency fee. Dues are for the membership year January 1 - December 31. The differentiated levels of registration fees due and payable by members of the organization are as follows: 1. Individuals—Those persons eligible for membership who pay the annual dues set by the Executive Committee. Regular (Professionals and Scholars) - $40.00 Members based in Africa - $15.00 Students - $20.00 2. Sustaining - Those persons or organizations that elect to pay the annual dues for this class as set by the Executive Committee. ISA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS President: Ada U. Azodo, Indiana University Vice President: Uchenna Nzewi, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Secretary: Ogechi E. Anyanwu, Eastern Kentucky University Treasurer: Christine Ohale, Chicago State University PRO: Chidi N. Igwe, University of Regina, Canada Immediate Past President: Chima J. Korieh, Marquette University, Wisconsin Advisory Board Caroline Mbony, PhD Chikwendu Christian Ukagbu, PhD Douglas B. Chambers, PhD Gloria Chuku, PhD Lucy Apakama, PhD 15TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IGBO STUDIES ASSOCIATION (USA) Theme: “NtọAla Igbo: Retelling Our Story, Rekindling Our Values” Greatwood Hotels Plot 12, G Port Harcourt-Owerri Road, Owerri, Nigeria June 8-10, 2017 PROGRAM CHAIR Ogechi Emmanuel Anyanwu Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY ISA EXECUTIVE OFFICERS President: Ada U. Azodo, Indiana University/Purdue University Vice President: Uchenna Nzewi, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Secretary: Ogechi E. Anyanwu, Eastern Kentucky University Treasurer: Christine Ohale, Chicago State University PRO: Chidi N. Igwe, University of Regina, Canada Immediate Past President: Chima J. Korieh, Marquette University, Wisconsin CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE Ogechi E. Anyanwu, Chair Lucy Apakama, LOC Co-Chair Francis Nnamdi Ikwuegbu, LOC Co-Chair Douglas B. Chambers Ada U. Azodo, Member Apollos Nwauwa, Member Uchenna Nzewi, Member Bellarmine A. Ezumah, Member Baldwin Anyasodo, Member Oby C.N. Okonkwor, Member Ikenna Obumneme Aghanya, Member Anne Amuche Obiora, Member Chijioke Azuawusiefe, Member Chima Korieh, Member 1 CONFERENCE PROGRAM WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2017 Arrivals and Conference Pre-Registration: 4:00 PM–6:00 PM (Venue: Jodies Hall, Greatwood Hotels) Welcome Event/Dinner: 6:00-8:00 PM (Venue: Jodies Hall, Greatwood Hotels- Courtesy of Professor Chima Korieh) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2017 Conference Registration Continues (beverages: Tea/Coffee): 8:00–10:00 AM (Venue: Jodies Hall, Greatwood Hotels) OPENING PLENARY SESSION 1: 9:00 AM-10:00 AM (Venue: Jodies Hall, Greatwood Hotels) Call to Order: Moderator: Chidi Igwe, PRO, ISA Ecumenical Invocation: TBA Opening Remarks: Ogechi E. Anyanwu, Conference Chair Welcome Remarks: Ada U. Azodo, President, ISA Welcome Remarks: Chief Host TBA Presentation/Breaking of Kola nuts TBA ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PLENARY SESSION 11: SPECIAL ROUNDTABLE (Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM---venue: Jodies Hall, Greatwood Hotels) Topic: Entrepreneurship and Investment in Igboland: New Strategies for Maximizing Opportunities Panelists: Chair: Dr. Chima J. Korieh (Marquette University, Wisconsin, USA) Chief, Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu (Elder Statesman, politician, Entrepreneur, Hardel and Enic Construction Co., and Pro Chancellor of the University of Calabar). Dr. Gregory Ibe (Educationist, Founder and Trustee of Gregory University, Uturu). Dr. Philip C. Njemanze, International Institute of Advanced Research and Training, Owerri ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PLENARY SESSION III: SPECIAL EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE Time: (11:15 AM-12:15 PM)—Venue: Jodies Hall, Greatwood Hotels (Sponsored by Executive Board, Igbo Studies Association) 2 Topic: Igbo Past, Present, and Future: Leadership and Development Panelists: Chair: Ada Azodo, Indiana University/Purdue University, USA Uchenna Nzewi, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Akachi Ezeigbo, University of Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo, Nigeria Gloria Chuku, University of Maryland, Baltimore, USA Chidi Igwe, University of Regina, Ottawa, CAN Caroline Mbonu, University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria Lucy Apakama, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education LUNCH: 12:30 PM-1:15 PM (Courtesy of Igbo Studies Association, USA): Jodies Hall, Greatwood Hotels ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1: 30 PM—2: 30 PM (CONCURRENT SESSIONS) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Panel 1: Omenala Igbo in Marriage and Burial Ceremonies Owerri Room Chair: Anne Amuche Obiora, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Ijeoma A. Azuoma, Federal University of Technology, Owerri John D. Njoku, Federal University of Technology, Owerri Traditional marriage institution & rites among the Igbo people of southern Nigeria Michael Akumjika Chikamma, University of Nigeria, Nsukka Ede Livinus Olinya, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State Speech Act Analysis of Burial Rites: The Nsirimo Speech Community Experience Chimezie Egwuonwu, Imo State University, Owerri A Discourse Analysis of Language use in Traditional Marriage in Qkai Item cultural area of Igbo land Benedict N. Igbokwe, Federal University of Technology, Owerri Nwanyi Gafee N “Onye Muru”?; A juwazie “Onye Luru”: Igbo Marriage Procedure, A Panacea to Frequent Divorce and Broken Homes Onyeka Iwuchukwu, National Open University of Nigeria Marriage Ceremony in Modern Awka Town: Omenala or Omenaelu? Anne Amuche Obiora, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University An Examination of the Igbo Concept of Marriage in Tandem with the Preservation of Marriage in Matrimonial Causes Act in Nigeria Evelyn Nwachukwu Urama, Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo Florence Chiji Aibi-oparaocha, Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo The Significance of Cosmic Objects in Traditional Igbo/African Burial Rites as Represented in African Literature ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 3 Panel 2: Identity, Igbo Missionaries, the Inculcation of Igbo Cultures Enugu Room Chair: Kinsley Nnamdi Ogbaegbe, Imo State University, Owerri Ngozi Manly Amaechi, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri Joy Ebere Amaechi, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri Chinyere Nicole Amaechi, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education Owerri Language in Worship: An Examination of Christianity and ATR Jonathan Egesi, Imo State Polytechnic Akakuru Ojiugo, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education The Impact of Igbo Missionaries in Inculcating Igbo Cultures in our Younger Generation A.N. Orisakwe, Registrar, Gregory University, Uturu Igbo missionaries and the inculcation of Igbo culture Kinsley Nnamdi Ogbaegbe, Imo State University, Owerri Impact of Incursion of Foreign Elements in the Customary Practices of the Igbos John Kelechi Opara, Imo State University, Owerri (Re) negotiating traditional spaces: Continuity and change in masking traditions among the Owerri Igbo Chioma Toni-Duruaku, Federal Polytechnic Nekede Owerri Reevaluating the Igbo Socio-cultural values through Toni Duruaku’s A Matter of Identity ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Panel 3: Negotiating Igbo Identity, Emigration, and Immigration Aba Room Chair: Ikechukwu Anthony Kanu, Augustinian Institute, Makurdi Ada Uzoamaka Azodo, Indiana University / Purdue University Identity and Pride in Igbo Names: A Reflection of Igbo Cultural Tradition Ikechukwu Anthony Kanu, Augustinian Institute, Makurdi Ikeji Festival of Aro Ndizuogu: Retelling the Stories and Rekindling the Values of an Ancestral Homeland Nkiru Christiana Kammelu, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo Ahamefule: Restoring Pride and Meaning to Igbo Proper and Place Names Obinna U. Muoh, University of Nigeria Nsukka O ka mma n’ama: Igbo Migrant Traders and Infrastructural Development across Nigeria Ogechi Angela Nnadi, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri Ogechukwu Nwaocha, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri The impact of Globalization on the traditional culture of Owerri in Igbo land: The Aspect of Prenatal and Postnatal period Ticha Akuma K. Njoku, Profeso Lara Ezumike Nka Gini wu Okwukwe, Okpukpe na Ofufe n’Uche Igbo? 4 Sabina Chiaka Osuji, Imo State University, Owerri Understanding the Role of Cities and Change in World Politics ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2:45 PM—3:45 PM (CONCURRENT SESSIONS) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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