One of the leading universities in the world, University of Oxford, UK has commenced the teaching of English language to its students, ABN TV reports.
Announcing this on a Facebook post, Emmanuel Ikechukwu Umeonyirioha who is the first lecturer to teach Igbo language in the institution expressed gratitude over the development, promising to bring Igbo language and culture to a global limelight.
He said their induction took place on Thursday at which was conducted by the Head of Modern Language Programmes, University of Oxford Language Centre, Marion Sadoux.
According to Umeonyirioha, first Igbo class in the institution will start next week Thursday, 3-4pm.
He said, “It is official that I am the first official Igbo Language lecturer at the number one university in the world, the University of Oxford. Our induction happened today by Marion Sadoux, Head of Modern Language Programmes, University of Oxford Language Centre.
“This became possible in account of the James Currey Society. This is the first time 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.
“First class starts next week Thursday, 3-4pm, on 12 Woodstock Road.”
