A Nigerian, Emmanuel Ikechukwu Umeonyirioha, has been inducted as the first Igbo language lecturer at the University of Oxford in England.
Oxford University is a premier institution in the United Kingdom. Established in 1096 and situated in Oxford, it is the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
Umeonyirioha announced the news in a post via his Twitter handle. He is a Sino-Nigeria Relations & Language Expert, Writer and Translations Director.
His induction took place on Friday while his first class is to hold on February 24.
Umeonyirioha expressed gratitude over the development, promising to bring Igbo language and culture to global limelight.
“This became possible in the account of the James Currey Society. This is the first time the Igbo language will be taught at the university. History has been made.
“I am so happy and grateful for this opportunity. I promise to make the Igbo language and culture known to the world.
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