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The Need for Infrastructural and Environmental Sustainability in Southern Nigeria: An Appraisal Abstract

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Nneka Umejiaku — Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Alokwu Cyprian Obiora — Department of Religion, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria

Infrastructure refers to the systems of development that are critical for economic growth. Environmental sustainability entails protecting the environment for future generations. The work focuses on the need to preserve the environment while developing the polity. The work examined the nexus between infrastructural development and environmental sustainability. It also x-rayed …

Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Social Change

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Arinzechukwu Victor Anyanwu — Department of Geology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)

Youth unemployment is a crisis that goes beyond statistics to destroy dreams, drain hope, and challenge the very spirit of a generation. This paper examines how entrepreneurship and technology can be transformative tools for social change, especially in empowering young people to rebuild their lives. While many young adults are …

The Ụtụtụ Ọma Controversy: Karịama Ehi M Ga-Agbanarị M, Ka M Gbubiri Ya Ọdụ Sie Ngwọngwọ!

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Obiajụlụ Emejulu — Directorate of General Studies, Federal University of Technology, Imo State, Nigeria

As someone who has lived in the Igbo heartland continuously for the past three decades and who has been actively involved in the propagation of the Igbo language, this writer argues strongly that the controversy over the increasing use of “translated greetings” in Igbo language, such as “Ụtụtụ ọma,” “ehihie …

Ofo na Ogu: The Cardinal Principle Guiding the Igbo Traditional Justice System, Norms and Values

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Rosemary Akpan — Department of History, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Ononiwu A. Oparah — Department of History & International Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria

Ofo na Ogu occupies a central position in the Igbo traditional justice system, embodying the ethical norms and values that guide communal life and the pursuit of justice. Rooted in the principle that “he who seeks equity must come with clean hands,” the concept integrates moral integrity, spiritual accountability, and …

By Hook or By Crook: Leveraging English-Igbo Scaffolding for Early Igbo Language Acquisition in Young Children

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Dozie Chinomso Patricia — Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria, Chimakpam Ugonna — University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria; Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS Trust, Doncaster, UK

The intergenerational transmission of the Igbo language is in critical decline, particularly in the diaspora. While pure immersion is often the pedagogical default, it can impose an overwhelming cognitive load on children in English-dominant environments. This paper introduces Engli-Igbo Scaffolding, a framework that transforms English from a barrier into a …

Economic Development and Sustainability

Conference: The 23rd Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA) (2026)

Presenter(s): Obiora Miracle — Project Manager, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Economic development and sustainability remain central to Nigeria’s long-term growth agenda, particularly amid rapid population growth, infrastructure deficits, and environmental pressures. This article examines the role of sustainable economic development as a framework for balancing economic growth, social inclusion, and environmental responsibility within emerging economies, with specific reference to Nigeria. …

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