Dr. SOBOLA, Lawrence Eniayo
Personal Statement
Lawrence Eniayo Sobola is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of English, University of Lagos, where he obtained his degrees: BA, MA, and PhD respectively. He has researched on the use of metaphor as a communicative tool in Nollywood films, political discourse, music, gender and culture. His research interests are Metaphor studies, Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics and Applied Linguistics.
Qualifications
B.A., M.A., PH.D. ENGLISH (Language), University of Lagos
He has served in different administrative positions in the University:
- Acting Sub Dean, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos: 2026
- Time Table Officer, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos: 2025–2026
- Exam Officer, Department of English, University of Lagos: 2023–2024
- Course Adviser, 300 Level ICE Students, Department of English, University of Lagos: 2022 till date
- E-Learning Officer, Department of English, University of Lagos: 2021
- ICE Coordinator, Department of English, University of Lagos: 2021
- Member, Faculty of Arts Borehole Sinking Committee, University of Lagos: 2021–2022
- Member, Faculty of Arts Business Committee of Senate, University of Lagos: 2021
- Course Adviser, 200 Level ICE Students, Department of English, University of Lagos: 2019–2021
- Staff Adviser, Faculty of Arts Christian Fellowship: 2015 till date
Office Number: Room A335, Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos
Email: lsobola@unilag.edu.ng Phone: 07030240094
