Born on 5th January, 1964. Primary education from 1971 to 1977. Secondary education from 1977 to 1982 in Mount Carmel College, Ilorin. College of Education, Oro from 1985 to 1988. University of Ilorin from 1992 to 1995 for first degree, 2001 to 2003 for Master of Arts in English Language and Ph. D. in English Language in 2020.

Doctor of Philosophy in English Language 2020
Master of Arts in English Language 2003
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English 1995
Nigeria Certificate in Education 1988
West African School Certificate 1982

B.A., M.A., PhD

Syntax, Sociolinguistics and Pragmatics

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