PEOPLE

CONVENOR/Regional representative for Nigeria at IEA:
Dr. David Wayas, University of Nigeria
Email: nigeriacolinguists19@gmail.com

MEMBERS
Dr. Obinna Anyawu, University of Nigeria
Dr. Mathew Ebim Abua, Yaba College of Technology Lagos
Dr. Clara D.S Vande-Guma, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi
Dr. Charles Iornumbe, Radio Benue, Makurdi, Nigeria
Dr. Huda Halawachy, University of Mosul, Iraq
Dr. Uchenna Oyali, University of Abuja
Dr.Chinwe Obianika, Ebony State University
Assistant Professor Mario Leto, Meiji University,Tokyo
Ezekiel Bolaji, Adeniran Ogunsanya COE, Oto/Ijanikin, Lagos
Ukaegbu Nkechi M. University of Nigeria
Jirgba, Godwin, Benue State University, Makurdi
Godwin Edet, Benue State University Makurdi
Ugwuanyi Kingsley, UNN/Northumbria University, UK
Ayegba Alex, Independent researcher Seattle, Washington USA
Tyoh Jude T., University of Calabar,
Ayegba Monday, Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja
Bolaji, Olufunmilayo, University of Lagos
Garba Ibrahim A. Federal Polytechnic, Bida, Niger State
Dooyum Keryongu,Benue state University
Sopuruchi Aboh, University of Nigeria
Obida D.Sunday,Nigeria Customs
Ayodeji Adedara, University of Lagos
Lydia Oluwabusayo, University of Ibadan
Prisca Simotwo, Moi University Kenya
Adulmalik Nuhu Ningi, University of Abuja
Aondo Aker, Benue State University
Otu Celestine Abel
Augustine Mary, Abuja
Ulumma Vivian, University of Nigeria
Fumilayo Bolaji, University of Lagos

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