Editorial Board

Professor Muhammed-Badar Salihu Jibrin is a distinguished scholar of English, born on 8th May, 1974 in Ajobe, Ojoku District of Ankpa, Kogi State, Nigeria, where he embarked on his life's journey and eventually rose to become a salient voice in text linguistics and stylistics in contemporary Nigeria.

Professor Jibrin's academic journey began at L.G.E.A. Ajobe, Ankpa, where he earned his First School Leaving Certificate in 1986, before proceeding to St. Charles' College, Ankpa, for his secondary education. His passion and quest for knowledge led him to Bayero University, Kano, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) degree in English and Mass Communication in 1998, and a Master of Arts in English (Language) from the same institution in 2002. He later earned a Ph.D. in English (Language) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 2012.

Since joining Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, in 2002 as an Assistant Lecturer, Professor Jibrin has risen steadily through the ranks, attaining full Professorship in 2019. Over more than two decades, he has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses spanning Advanced English Grammar, Contemporary English Usage, Stylistics, The English Language in Nigeria, Language and Society, Discourse Analysis, Research Methods, and Survey of English Literature.

A devoted mentor and tutor, Professor Jibrin has supervised numerous undergraduate, master's, and doctoral dissertations, helping to shape a new generation of scholars. His research interests span stylistics, discourse analysis, pragmatics, and Nigerian English, with publications in books and reputable national and international journals. He was also a Fellow at the Centre for Advanced Research in English (CARE), University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, in 2012.

Beyond teaching and research, Professor Jibrin has served in several administrative capacities, including Examination Officer, Deputy Director at the Centre for Pre-Degree and Diploma Studies, Provost of Kogi State College of Education, Ankpa, and Head of Department of English and Literary Studies at Prince Abubakar Audu University. He has also contributed to national assignments such as the Technical Aid Corps interview processes and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), and is professionally affiliated with the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), the Linguistic Association of Nigeria (LAN), and the Pragmatics Association of Nigeria (PrAN).

Dr. Abdulmutolib Olajide Olaoye is a physicist specializing in Condensed Matter and Solid-State Physics, with strong research interests in advanced functional materials, nanomaterials, and energy-related technologies. He holds a PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from Universiti Sains Malaysia, an M.Tech in Solid State Physics, and a B.Tech in Physics with Telecommunication from the Federal University of Technology, Minna.

Dr. Sholola Yusuf Ajani is a Nigerian academic and communications professional with a strong focus on media, research, and institutional development. With experience in higher education administration and scholarly engagement, he has contributed to advancing academic visibility, strategic communication, and programme development within the university system. His interests span media innovation, health communication, and the intersection of technology with education, particularly in emerging areas such as digital media and AI-driven communication strategies. He is also actively involved in organizing academic events, lectures, and public engagement initiatives that connect academia with industry and policy discourse. Sholola is recognized for his capacity to translate complex ideas into accessible narratives, making him effective in both academic writing and public communication. His work reflects a commitment to using media and research as tools for social impact, especially within underserved communities in Nigeria.

Enemadukwu Ameh holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and literary studies, PGDE, M.Ed in Guidance and Counselling, and Ph.D. in Guidance and Counselling (Rehabilitation Counselling). He is a Nigerian, a practicing counsellor, an educator, and a service delivery expert. Dr. Enemadukwu Ameh is a lecturer in the Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Educational Foundation Studies, University of Calabar, Nigeria. His research interests span rehabilitation, mental health, counselling, risk assessment and management, addiction, family-related variables, disaster management, artificial intelligence use in education, and general education. He has over 35 journal articles and book chapters published in reputable journals and is an active member of the Counselling Association of Nigeria.

Dr. Eyiene Ameh holds a PhD in Educational Management (Economics of Education) from the University of Calabar and is a Lecturer in the Department of Educational Foundations, Federal University Lokoja. He has published over 45 original articles in the field of Education and Educational Management in reputable journals and is a member of the Nigerian Association of Educational Administration and Planning.

Dr. Sharafadeen Kunle Kolawole is a researcher, senior faculty member, and academic in the Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Engineering and Technology, Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals, including the Journal of Materials Science & Technology, JOM (Springer), the Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, and Materials Technology (Taylor & Francis). He also serves as a reviewer to many international journals domiciled with Elsevier, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, and MDPI, among others.

Dr. Abdulmajeed Olatinwo is a senior lecturer at the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, The Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State. He specializes in development economics. His academic qualifications include a B.Sc. in Economics from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto; an M.Sc. in Economics, Banking and Finance from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK; an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Ilorin; and a PhD in Economics from Kwara State University, Malete.