TITLE: DR | |||
NAME: ENIAYO SOBOLA | |||
POSITION: LECTURER I | |||
EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with Bachelor’s Degree or other initial professional education, include postdoctoral training and residency training if applicable. | |||
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION | DEGREE | Completion Date MM/YYYY | FIELD OF STUDY |
University of Lagos – Akoka, Lagos Nigeria | B.A. | 01/2008 | English |
University of Lagos – Akoka, Lagos Nigeria | M.A
| 01/2010 | English Language |
University of Lagos – Akoka, Lagos Nigeria | Ph.D. | 03/2019 | English Language |
A. Personal Data
I am a Faculty member at the Department of English, University of Lagos, where I obtained BA, MA, and PhD degrees respectively. I have researched on the use of metaphor as a communicative tool in Nollywood films, political discourse, music, gender and culture. My research interests are Metaphor studies, Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics and Applied Linguistics.
B. Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours
- 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
C. Selected Most Recent Publications/ Contributions to Knowledge
. Sobola, E., Kazeem, T. M. & Alabi, M. (2025) ‘Persuasion and Politics in President Muhammadu Buhari’s Address on Endsars Protest’ Jalingo Journal of Linguistics and Literary Studies (JAJOLLS) Vol. 9. 1. 192-208. Department of Languages and Linguistics, Taraba State University, Nigeria. ISSN 2488-9067
.Ibrahim, M. B. and Sobola, E. (2025) Speech Acts of Characterisation in Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys. In Anyokwu, C., Shodipe, M. and Anyagwa, C. Eds. Nigerian English in Linguistic, Literary and Other Perspectives: Essay in Honour of Oko Okoro. Nigeria: Academic Publishing Centre, Southwest Zone, University of Lagos. 223-235
.Ope-Davies, T., Adedeji, K. and Sobola, E. (2023). ‘Vocalising Faith and Identity Construction in Gospel Marketing Text: A Pragma-Discursive Study of Christian Religious Stickers in Nigeria.’ University of Chitral Journal of Linguistics and Literature. Vol. 7. No. 1. 164-181. Department of English Language and Literature, University of Chitral, Pakistan. ISSN P2617-3611, E2663-1512
.Adepoju, B. H. and Sobola, E. (2023). ‘Èmilókàn: Interrogating Context-Induced Choice of Style in a Contemporary Political Discourse.’ Revue Internationale de Recherche en Communication, Education et Developpement (RIRCED). Vol. 2, No. 14. 77-96. L’Intitut Universitaire PanAfricain (IUP), Bénin Republic. ISSN 1840-6874
.Faloju, J. O. and Sobola, E. (2021). ‘The Meaning, Function and Contextual Usage of Metaphors on Women in Russian and Yoruba.’ Lagos Notes and Records. A Journal of Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos. Vol. 27. 160-189. ISSN 0075-7640.
D. Collaborations/Networks (International Inclusive)
Folarin, P, Faculty of Law, University of Lagos
Faloju, J. O. Department European Languages and Integration Studies, University of Lagos
