Imelda Udoh

Professor
Imelda Icheji Lawrence Udoh
BornApril 24, 1960
Adadama in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State
NationalityNigerian
OccupationLecturing
Academic background
EducationUniversity of Calabar (PhD, Linguistics)

University of Calabar (M.A., Linguistics)

University of Calabar (B.A., Linguistics)
Alma materUniversity of Calabar
ThesisThe Effect of Duration on the Intonation of Anaang Learners of English. (1998)
Doctoral advisorOkon Etim Akpan Essien
Academic work
DisciplineLinguistics
InstitutionsUniversity of Uyo
Websiteimeldaudoh.com.ng

Imelda Icheji Lawrence Udoh (born April 24, 1960) is a Professor of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages of the Faculty of Arts, University of Uyo, Nigeria.[1][2] She serves as the President of the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN).[3] She is also a life member and Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Letters.[1][4][5][6][7][8][9] She is a DAAD alumnus and has served as Head of Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages from 2010 to 2014, as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Arts from 2010 to 2013, and Deputy Director, School of Continuing Education (2015–2016) of the University.[1][4] She noted in her research that "Nigerian local languages seem to appear dying in particular areas, but still flourishing in others".[10] Udoh advocated for the protection of these indigenous languages while delivering the 81st Inaugural Lecture of the University of Uyo.[11] Udoh is also a Member of Council of the West African Linguistic Society. A festschrift was organized in her honour in 2019.[12]

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  8. ^ "Academy of Letters honours UI's Ag VC". The Guardian (Nigeria). 2021-08-15. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  9. ^ FULokoja. ".:: Nigerian Academy of Letters Admits FUL VC, Prof. Akinwumi as NAL Fellow; M.S. Audu, Ibileye as New Members | Federal University Lokoja". www.fulokoja.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  10. ^ The Nation (February 14, 2014). "Don makes case for indigenous languages". The Nation (Nigeria). Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  11. ^ Odey, Patrick (2021-06-28). "Don advocates protection of Nigeria's indigenous languages". The Punch. Retrieved 2023-11-12.
  12. ^ "CFP". easychair.org. Retrieved 2023-11-12.