Igbo language to be thought at University of Oxford

By Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Published: February 18, 2022 | 8:22 AM GMT

Emmanuel Ikechukwu Umenyiora, a Nigerian, has expressed his delight at being the first Igbo language instructor at the University of Oxford. Following his induction on Thursday, February 17, Emmanuel announced the news on Twitter.
“It is official that I am the first official Igbo Language lecturer at the world’s top university, the University of Oxford,” he wrote.
Marion Sadoux, Head of Modern Language Programs, University of Oxford Language Centre, gave us our induction today.
Because of the James Currey Society, this was achievable.
The Igbo language will be taught for the first time 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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About Tolulope Dolapo Thomas

Tolulope Dolapo Thomas, BSc, is a Public Health Educator and Broadcast Journalist with extensive experience in radio and television. She specializes in Health Promotion, Sexual and Reproductive/Fertility Health, and Environmental Health. Certified in CPR and First Aid, Tolulope is passionate about empowering women through evidence-based public health education, fertility awareness, and community sensitization. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health and is the founder of Everywoman Health by TD, a women-focused health platform dedicated to providing accurate, accessible, and trustworthy guidance for women at every stage of life.