Professional Overview
Ndidiamaka Ndukuba Maduike is an experienced academic and researcher currently serving as a Lecturer 1 in the Department of English Language and Literature at Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education (AIFCE), Owerri. With a career spanning over two decades in teaching and administration, she specializes in African and English literature, poetry, and critical theory. Beyond her academic work, she is a prominent leader in community development and religious organizations.
Key Experience & Positions
- Lecturer 1, AIFCE (2013–Present): Lectures in English Literature and has held various administrative roles within the college.
- Sandwich Programme Coordinator: Currently serves as the Coordinator for the Sandwich Programme in the School of Languages and has managed the Department of English Sandwich Programme since 2013.
- Secondary & Skills Education: Previously taught English and Literature at Government Secondary School, Owerri, and served as an English Communication Skills Lecturer at Wesley Institute of Computer Technology.
- Leadership Roles: Serves as the Imo State Coordinator for United Global Ministers Nigeria and is a Board of Trustee member for Global Commission Outreach Ministry.
Core Expertise
- Literary Analysis: Extensive research into the Niger-Delta environment, gender studies, and the works of authors like Chinua Achebe and Joseph Conrad.
- Pedagogy: Expert in teaching NCE and Degree level courses including Shakespeare, African Poetry, and Critical Theory.
- Community Advocacy: Actively involved in women’s leadership and youth mentorship through various camp ministries and fellowships.
- ICT Skills: Holds advanced certifications in data processing and basic computer training.
Education & Qualifications
- Ph.D. in English: Currently in view at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
- M.A. in English Literature: Imo State University, Owerri (2013).
- Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE): National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna (2010).
- B.A. in English: University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State (Second Class Upper Division, 2002).
- Diploma in Law: University of Jos, Plateau State (1995).
Research & Publications
- Journal Papers: Authored several papers on topics such as sexual violence as a weapon of war and ethnicity in Barclay Ayakoroma’s Castle in the Air.
- Conference Presentations: Regularly presents at national and international conferences on leadership, social media language, and religious agents of degradation.
- Book Chapters: Contributed to several academic texts including A Review of African Drama (2016) and A Short Anthology of American Literature (2018).
Awards & Honors
- Academic & Student Awards: Received multiple Awards of Honour from the National Association of English Language Students and the School of Languages Students’ Association.
- Community Awards: Recognized for her “Motherly Role” by Thou Testimonial Camp (2016) and received an Award of Excellence from the Anglican Youth Fellowship (2018).
- Leadership Recognition: Recipient of a Leadership Award and Certificate of Commendation from the Women Trafficking & Child Labour Eradication Foundation (2003).