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. He composed:
“It is now official that I am the first official Igbo Language lecturer at the world’s most prestigious university, the University of Oxford.”
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. There has been a historical event. This chance has made me really happy and grateful. I pledge to promote Igbo culture and language.
