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Item Linguistic-stylistic analysis of the language of leadership in the political arena and the business world(Cogent Arts & Humanities, 2025) Ehibor Oremire Judith; Eyisi, Joy; Odukoya, Jonathan A.; Ogbulogo, Charles U.; Ugorji, C. U. C.; Odo, Onyekachi; Chimuanya, Lily; Abiodun-Eniayekan, Eugenia; Awogu-Maduagwu Edith Abisola; Adesiyan Rebecca U.This study explores the role of language in leadership within the political and business contexts, employing James MacGregor Burn’s Transformational Leadership theory and analysis of Wala’a Bunaiyan and Kelsie McWilliams, as well as Michael Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics. It distinguishes between the language used by political leaders (Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’adua, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Mohammadu Buhari, and Bola Ahmed Tinubu) and business leaders (Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Femi Otedola, Mike Adenuga, and Jim Ovia) in Nigeria. By analysing speeches through qualitative and quantitative methods, the study highlights how linguistic styles and choices vary distinctively between the two sectors, influenced by their specific contexts and communication strategies. Findings reveal that each sector’s language reflects its unique strategies, styles, and objectives, shaping public opinions and societal societal values. The research underscores the importance of recognsing these differences to enhance communication and understanding across different sectors, advocating against broad generalisations.Item Linguistic-stylistic analysis of the language of leadership in the political arena and the business world(Cogent Arts & Humanities, 2025-02) Ehibor Oremire Judith; Eyisi, Joy; Odukoya, Jonathan A; Ogbulogo, Charles U.; Ugorji, C. U. C.; Odo, Onyekachi; Chimuanya, Lily; Abiodun-Eniayekan, Eugenia; Awogu-Maduagwu Edith Abisola; Adesiyan, Rebecca U.This study explores the role of language in leadership within the political and business contexts, employing James MacGregor Burn’s Transformational Leadership theory and analysis of Wala’a Bunaiyan and Kelsie McWilliams, as well as Michael Halliday’s Systemic Functional Linguistics. It distinguishes between the language used by political leaders (Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar’adua, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Mohammadu Buhari, and Bola Ahmed Tinubu) and business leaders (Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Femi Otedola, Mike Adenuga, and Jim Ovia) in Nigeria. By analysing speeches through qualitative and quantitative methods, the study highlights how linguistic styles and choices vary distinctively between the two sectors, influenced by their specific contexts and communication strategies. Findings reveal that each sector’s language reflects its unique strategies, styles, and objectives, shaping public opinions and societal societal values. The research underscores the importance of recognsing these differences to enhance communication and understanding across different sectors, advocating against broad generalisationsItem Literary Tropes: The Battle of Words in Illness(Studies in Literature and Language Vol 26, No 2, 2023) Eyisi, JoyLiterary tropes are a universal type of creative expression that should be explored given how they capture the intensity of individuals suffering from severe disease. This study, therefore, aims to respond to two important questions: Are literary motifs prevalent in the compulsive thoughts of those suffering from diseases? What literary conventions appear to be predominant? Most of the studies that examine literary elements like metaphor and diseases seem to favour the medical personnel, Susan Sontag (1978;1988); Gavin Francis (2017). However, this paper critically analyses how John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars depicts patients with mental operations. By analysing the creative mental operations of affected characters, the study objectifies the presence of literary tropes in those operations and makes a proposition toward their identification. Derrida’s theory of deconstruction is used for the: critical analysis and distilling of literary tropes. Meanings are implicit and deducible in creative mental operations; this substantiates the essence of artistic undertakings.Item PARADOXICAL METAPHORS IN THE DEPICTION OF AILING CHARACTERS IN SELECTED NIGERIAN AND AMERICAN NOVELS(UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, 2023-08) Eyisi, JoyItem Psychological Response to Negative Paradoxical Metaphors of Terminal Illness in Promise Ogochukwu’s Sorrow’s Joy(International Journal of Literature and Arts 9(6), 2021) Eyisi, Joy; Omobowale, Emmanuel BabatundeCreative writers wield literary tropes in exemplifying thoughts in the minds of characters. As literature is given impetus by the thoughts and actions of humans, the utilization of literary tropes in depicting preoccupations in the minds of characters is a reflection of the human mind, which harbours thoughts laden with these tropes, especially metaphors. Hence, textual representations of characters experiencing pain from terminal illnesses often feature paradoxical metaphors (parametaphors). Existing studies on illnesses/diseases privileged trauma, depraved mental and physical conditions, however, inadequate attention has been given to the effect, which the literary representations of illnesses, through debasing paradoxes and metaphors, have on affected characters. This study, therefore, investigates the impact of para-metaphors on the character, Sefi, who suffers from cancer in Promise Ogochukwu’s Sorrow’s Joy. The primacy of the unconscious and repression, facets of Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, are used to account for the psychological state of affected characters. The theory bears relevance to the text, which is purposively selected and critically analysed to highlight the destructive influence of parametaphors related to the underlying disease in the text. As the major character, Sefi, holds on to the paradoxically metaphoric ideas, her cognitive psychological state continues to diminish. She becomes paranoiac, schizophrenic; depressed, which are additional derailing weights to the underlying disease she suffers from. As a literary endeavour, meanings are implicit in the para-metaphorical expressions distilled from the selected illness-text; this has implications, both on patients’ understanding of their ailments and on the critical reception of the text.Item The Need for Technology in Promoting Teacher Education in Nigeria through Open and Distance Learning(West African Journal of Open & Flexible Learning Volume 10, Number 1, 2021) Eyisi, Joy (NOUN); Onuh, Frank; Oparaduru, John 0.; Eyisi, Joy; Okolo, Chinonso; Mac-Ozigbo, Adaobi; Elom, PhilomenaThis paper considers Open and Distance Learning (ODL) as the mode of education delivery where learners and teachers need not be in physical contact. ODL possesses a high range of flexible learning environments, enhancing access to tertiary education. The paper goes further to explore how ODL is made effective in Nigeria through the use of a variety of media and technologies in providing quality education for a large number of learners in the country. Nigeria is a highly populated black nation. This paper further portrays how ODL could be used to enhance teacher education through technologies. As a result, the government alone cannot provide the basic educational needs ofthe teeming population 1Vithin aformal classroom setting. Therefore, there is the recourse that with the help of technology, Open and Distance Learning becomes very essential. Distance education provides programmes for various levels. The paper discusses and concludes by sholVing how ODL promotes cost-effective pre-service and in-service teacher education in society, thus supporting school-based pre-service and continuing professional development programmes for teachers to upgrade unqualified teachers and enable qualified ones to acquire higher teaching qualifications, especially those in remote areas. This paper also sees the role technologies play in enhancing teacher education, therefore recommends that ODL or ODE institutions should pay more attention to the use of technologies in their mode of delivery than otherlVise.Item Open and Distance Learning (ODL): A Veritable Tool for Reaching the U nreached in Nigeria(West African Journal of Open & Flexible learning Volume 9, Number 2,, 2021-01) Eyisi, Joy (NOUN); Elom, Philomena; Eyisi, Joy; Onuh, Frank; Okolo, Chinonso; Oparaduru, John 0.; Mac-Ozigbo, AdaobiOpen and Distance Learning (ODL) ha<; become a critical part of modern education. This development is a result of technological advancement and increasing demand for skills retraining and upgrade. As compared to the traditional face-tojace classroom, open and distance education offers more flexible, free and easy access to students. Moreover, it has been proven over time that the conventional mode of education cannot cater for the entire student community, making open and distance education very essential. ODL brings knowledge to those learners who are ordinarily neglected by the conventional learning setting such as traders, entrepreneurs, prison inmates, people living in isolated areas like island<;, women whose culture or religion deprives of educational socialization, school dropouts, full time workers who want to further their education but are constrained by their jobs, and others. Hence, ODL offers a second chance and lifelong education for individuals while playing a crucial role in sustainable development. This paper examines the roles ODL plays in reaching the unreached in society with a view to encouraging its optimal deployment, in order to serve the educational need<; oft he masses.Item A Demographic Overview of Undergraduates in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions: Implications for Policy and Support Systems(Asian Journal of Social Science, 2025) Eyisi, Meek; Abikoye, Gboyega E.; Abiodun, Gesinde M.; Eyisi, JoyThis study examines the demographic characteristics of undergraduates in Nigerian tertiary institutions and their implications for educational policies and institutional support systems. Using an ex post facto research design, data were collected from 4,930 respondents across federal, state, and private universities in Southwest, Southeast, and Northcentral Nigeria. A stratified random sampling technique ensured diverse representation, while a socio-demographic questionnaire captured key variables such as gender, age, marital status, religion, and academic levels. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics with SPSS Version 26. The findings revealed notable patterns, including a gender imbalance with 63.3% female and 36.7% male respondents, a majority of younger students aged 18–24 years (76.2%), and a predominantly single population (84.1%). Religious diversity was also evident, with Christianity (71%) as the most represented affiliation. These patterns suggest critical areas for intervention, such as promoting gender equity through scholarships and mentorship programs, youth-oriented mental health services, and family-friendly policies to support married students. Additionally, fostering interfaith dialogue and inclusivity remains essential in Nigeria’s diverse higher education environment. These insights highlight the value of demographic analysis for designing inclusive and equitable policies that address the unique needs of Nigerian undergraduates. Future research is recommended to explore regional variations and longitudinal changes in student demographics to further inform policy-making and institutional practices.Item Social Support as a Protective Factor Against Suicide Ideation(SN Social Sciences, 2025-01-30) Eyisi, Meek; Abikoye, Gboyega E.; Abiodun, Gesinde M.; Eyisi, JoySuicide ideation among university students is a growing global concern, driven by psychological, academic, and socio-economic stressors. In Nigeria, the issue is exacerbated by insufficient mental health resources, cultural stigma surrounding mental health, and regional disparities in social support systems. Addressing these challenges is critical to safeguarding the well-being of this vulnerable population, who often rely on informal social networks due to limited institutional support. This study examines the role of social support as a protective factor against suicide ideation among 4,930 undergraduate students sampled from Southeastern, Southwestern, and Northcentral Nigerian geopolitical zones. An ex post facto research design was employed, using validated scales to measure social support and suicide ideation. Regional and demographic variations were explored through regression analysis and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Findings revealed significant disparities, with the Southeastern zone reporting the highest levels of social support (60.7%) and the lowest prevalence of suicide ideation (31.5%), while the Northcentral zone recorded the lowest social support levels (32.5%) and the highest prevalence of suicide ideation (88.8%). Regression results further confirmed the critical role of social support in mitigating suicide ideation, with the strongest effect observed in the Northcentral zone (R² = 0.077, p < 0.05). These results underscore the urgent need for integrating robust social support systems within Nigerian universities. Policy recommendations include establishing mental health programs, training culturally sensitive practitioners, and promoting community engagement to strengthen support networks. Such interventions are essential to fostering emotional resilience and reducing suicide ideation among students, ultimately enhancing their academic and personal well-being.Item Identity, History and Caribbean Experience in Select Poems of Derek Walcott(Covenant Journal of Language Studies (CJLS) Vol. 10, No. 2,, 2022-12) Onwuka, Edwin; Eyisi, JoyThis study examines how history has shaped social identity and the impacts of both on Caribbean experience in Derek Walcott’s poetry. Using New Historicism as theoretical framework, it critiques some Caribbean historical realities highlighted in the selected poems and their impacts on society at individual and societal levels with particular emphasis on identity. Four poems from different collections of Walcott are analyzed in this paper, which are “Codicil”, “The River”, “Love after Love” and “The Sea is History”. The conclusions of this critical engagement show clearly that identity in Caribbean reality is inescapably tied to the traumatic history of displacement, enslavement, migration and alienation of the Caribbean peoples.