Topical issues in the Igbo language, (i) identify some dates, themes and

Contents & notes: what this topic covers

Under Topical issues in the Igbo language, (i) identify some dates, themes and, the JAMB Igbo syllabus expects you to study:

• 1. Topical issues in the Igbo language, literature and culture e.g., Ahịajiọ Odenigbo lectures and Ọhaneze Ndị Igbo.

Study notes & guidance

Study Topical issues in the Igbo language, (i) identify some dates, themes and using a recommended Igbo textbook that follows the JAMB syllabus. Work through the contents listed above one by one, make brief notes in your own words, and then practise as many questions on this topic as you can — in Igbo, understanding and steady practice matter far more than memorising. Use the objectives below as a checklist: if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Objectives — candidates should be able to

After studying Topical issues in the Igbo language, (i) identify some dates, themes and, you should be able to:

1. (i) identify some dates, themes and kụ, functions of Ahịajiọkụ, Odenigbo and Ọhaneze Ndi Igbo Lectures; (ii) identify authors, publishers and dates of publication of various textbooks in Igbo;

These objectives are from the official JAMB syllabus. Use them as a checklist — if you can do each one confidently, you have mastered this topic.

Source: official JAMB UTME Igbo syllabus (IBASS, jamb.gov.ng). Reproduced for study use. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026. Always confirm the current syllabus on the official portal.