EZEOHAGWU, Prof Ikechukwu Benjamin

1. Mathematics Teacher/Facilitator, Basic Science Academy, Ipetu-Ijesa, Osun State, 1990-1991;

2. Visiting Artist Teacher To Some Private Schools In Alagbado, Lagos, 1996-1999;

3. Visiting Lecturer, Onigraffiks Institute, Lagos, 2000-2009;

4. Visiting Senior Lecturer, School Of Humanities, Nigerian School Of Graphognomy, Lagos, 2010-2012;

5. Visiting Consultant, Jideoni Charles Professional Institute, Lagos, 2013-2014;

6. Faculty Member, Head Of The Department Of Arts And Professor Of Occupational (Onigraffiks) Graphoanalysis, Poma International Business University, Ifangni, Plateau, Republic Of Benin. 5 th Jan-20 th May, 2015;

7. Dean Of The Faculty Of Arts And Professor Of Occupational Graphoanalysis, Poma International Business University, Ifangni, Plateau, Republic Of Benin, 21 st May, 2015 – 9 th Dec, 2015;

8. Head Of Social Sciences And Management, And Professor Of Graphoanalysis, Edexcel University, Ifangni, Plateau, Republic Of Benin, Dec 2015 – Dec 2017;

9. Faculty Member And Lead Editor, Edexcel University Academic Journal, Jan 2016- September, 2018;

10. Dean, Postgraduate School, Edexcel University, Ifangni, Plateau, Republic Of Benin, Jan 2016- September, 2018;

11. Visiting Professor, Courage University, Chacla Avrankou, Porto-Novo, Republic Of Benin, Oct 2015-September, 2018;

12. Visiting Professor, Ultimate University, Adjatti, Porto-Novo, Republic Of Benin, Oct 2016-Dec 2017;

13. Faculty Member, British American University, Porto-Novo, Republic Of Benin, Jan 2017-Dec 2017;

• MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

– Fellow, Institute Of Graphoanalysts, Nigeria (FIGAN), 2011;
– Fellow, Institute Of Business Technology Management, Nigeria (FIBTM), 2015;
– Fellow, And National President, Penstrokes Institute Of Scientific Handwriting Analysts, Nigeria, Fpishan, Ppishan, 2016-Till Date;
– Master Artist, Society Of Nigerian Artists (Lagos State Chapter), Ma(SNA), 2018;
– Member, Governing Council Of The Institute Of Leadership And Human Resources, Nigeria (ILHR). Ltd/Gte, Rc Number:1529949.

• LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL AWARDS:

1. Outstanding Student Prize (Osp), Ipetu – Ijesa Grammar School, Ipetu – Ijesa, Osun State, (Form 2), 1986;

2. Merit Award (Muson) Onikan, Lagos, 2002;

3. Community Leadership (Chairman) Award, 2010;

4. Onigraffiks Literary Prize Writer Winner (Merit Award); In Recognition Of Ben Ezeohagwu’s Outstanding Contributions Towards Onigraffiks Literature – 25 Th April, 2017;

5. Ph.D (Honoris Causa ) In Visual Arts Igan 2012;

6. First Nigerian Jideoni Charles Professor Of Occupational (Onigraffiks) Graphoanalysis (Igan), May 2014;

7. First Black African Professor Of Graphoanalysis, Ubut/ Edekcel University, Ifanghi, Plateau, Republic Of Benin, Dec 2015;

8. First African Professor to Research And Introduce – “Porto-Novo And Its Environment”, As One Of General Studies (Gst 103) To Nigerian Students In Porto-Novo, Republic Of Benin Private Universities, 2015;

9. Ph.D (Honoris Causa) In Graphopsychology, Bau, F Lorida, U.S.A., 2017;

10. A Merit Award By Leadwell Academy, Ota, Ogun State;In Recognition Of Ben Ezeohagwu’s Selfless Contributions Towards Substainability, Growth And Development Of Leadwell Academy, Ota; Particularly As A Composer Of Leadwell Academy Anthem. Saturday, 28 th July, 2018;

11. A Distinguished Guest Lecturer (Tripartite Award) By The Culture And Creative Art Forum, Nigeria (Ccaf); Society Of Nigerian Artists (Sna), Lagos State Chapter; And The School Of Art, Design And Printing (Sadp), Yaba College Of Technology, Yaba, Lagos, At The Occasion Of Mike Omoighe’s 60 th Birthday Celebration. Thursday, 6 th September, 2018.

• PROFESSORIAL AWARDS
1. Professor of Onigraffiks (Occupational) Graphoanalysis (Igan), 2014.
2. Professor Of Graphoanalysis, University Of Business Technoogy (Ubut), Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A., and Edexcel University, Ifangni, Plateau, Republic Of Benin, 2015.
3. Professor of Comparative and Visual Arts, British American University (Bau), Florida, U.S.A. 2018.

• PUBLICATION/CREATIVE PROJECT/RESEARCH/ART MUSIC PERFORMANCE /ART EXHIBITION, ETC:

1. Recorder Instrumental Performance, Immaculate Grace Choir, Alagbado, Lagos, July 1997.
2. Graceville Art Exhibition- Drawings and Paintings, July 1998 – July 1999.
3. Ota Total Academy Art Exhibition in Celebration of Her Ten Years – Textiles, Drawings and Paintings, July 2011/2012.
4. Ezeohagwu, Ben (2004): “Handwriting and the Human Personality”, Daily Times February 13, 2004, Page 11.
5. Ezeohagwu, Ben (2014): “Handwriting Features of A Murderer”, Otta News, June/July 2014, Page 6.
6. Ezeohagwu, Ben (2015): “Scribbles and Handwriting Features of Autistic Children”, Otta News, Vol. 1, No. 4, Jan. 2015, Page 12.
7. Ezeohagwu, Ben (2015): “You Are What And How You Write”. Global Harmony No. 1, Vol. 1, Feb. 14 th -March 13 th 2015, Page 2.
8. Ezeohagwu, Ben (2015): “Handwriting Features of Terrorists”, Sunday Tribune, N0o. 1, 998, Sunday 14, June, 2015 Page 45.
9. Ezeohagwu, Ben (2013): “How You Write What You Write and Graphoanalysis”, Mitv Am Chat (8:30 – 9:20am), Thursday 26 Th Jan. 2013; Mitv 105.5 Star Fm Programmes Thursday 26 th Jan. 2013.
10. Ezeohagwu, Ben (2013): “Abnormal Handwriting”, Mitv Am Chat (8:45-9:20am) Thursday 4 th April, 2013, And Mitv Radio Petals Programme 105.5star Fm.
11. Ezeohagwu, Ben (2015): “Political Violence And How It Can Be Ascertained Through The Medium Of Handwritting” Mitv National Discourse – Titled “Mandate 2015”, Tuesday 24 th February, 2015, 4:45-5:25pm, Anchored By Jumoke Adesua, And Jumoke Michaels.
12. Ezeohagwu, Ben (2015): “Awakening And Developing Human Potentials Through Handwriting”, Mitv Am Chat, 8:50-9:45am, Wed. 15 th April, 2015.
13. A Dance of the Pen (Theradiance.Com.Ng) – 7 th May, 2018.
14. Signature-Tune Features of President Muhammed Buhari (Theradiance.Com.Ng) – 13 th June, 2018.

• COMPLETED RESEARCH/DISSERTATION PROJECTS:

I. Ezeohagwu I.B. (1995): Teaching Cultural And Creative Arts In Primary Schools
In Lagos State (Alagbado): Problems And Prospects, Diploma Programme,
Comparative Arts, Academie Studios Lagos.
II. Ezeohagwu I.B. (1999): Graphostylistics And Graphetic Systems, Higher Diploma, Obafemi Awolowo University/Unifecs, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
III. Ezeohagwu I.B. (2007): Graphoanalysis Methodologies And Systems For The
Master Of Science Degree (M.Sc) In Graphopsychology, British American
University, Porto-Novo, Republic Of Benin.
IV. Ezeohagwu I.B. (2010): Neurographiasics Graphoanalysis Practice And Styles
And Onigraffiks Graphoanalysis Practice And Styles (2010), For The Doctor Of
Philosophy Degree (Ph.D) In Graphopsychology, British Merican University,
Porto-Novo, Republic Of Benin.
V. Ezeohagwu, I.B. (2011): Objectives And Achievements Of Art Curriculum In
Junior Secondary School, Ado-Odo/Ota, Ogun State For The Bachelor Of Arts
And Education Degree In Fine And Applied Arts (B.A,Ed), Faculty Of Curriculum
/Education, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
VI. Ezeohagwu, I.B (2013): Influences And Effects Of The British And French
Colonialists To African Visual Arts Practice With Reference To Nigeria And Republic Of Benin, For The Master Of Arts Degree (M.A) In Comparative And
Visual Arts, Faculty Of Arts, British American University, Porto-Novo, Republic
Of Benin.
VII. Ezeohagwu, I.B (2016): Comparative African Art History With Particular
Interest In African Artists And Their Comparative Works And Contributions, With Selected Beninese Artists And Nigerian Artists, For The Doctor Of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D) In Comparative And Visual Arts , Faculty Of Arts, British American University, Porto-Novo, Republic Of Benin.

• AUTHORED BOOKS:

I. Introduction To Educational Graphology,Ben Ezeohagwu (Lagos,2010).
II. Historical Foundation Of Graphoanalysis (Graphonomy) In Africa,
Ben Ezeohagwu, Lagos (2014).
III. Introduction To Graphoanalysis, Ben Ezeohagwu, 2014.
IV. Introduction To Writing Skills, Ben Ezeohagwu, 2015.
V. Introduction To Communication Arts, Ben Ezeohagwu, 2015.
VI. Orthographic Neurographiasics, Ben Ezeohagwu 2015.
VII. African Graphoanalysis – Schools, Systems, Styles And Practices (2017).

• UNPUBLISHED PAPERS/WORKS/BOOKS IN PREPARATION:

1. As a Man Writes – A Graphopsychophilosophical Novel
2. Fond Memories – A Collection of Poems
3. Lovers of the Beautiful – A Childhood-Adolescent Autobiographical Historical Narrative
4. Practical Creative Writing – A Practical Approach to The Study Of Creative Writing Craft.
5. African Graphoanalysis – Schools, Methodologies, Systems and Practice.
6. Graphoterapeutic Practice.

• SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED:
1. Paper Presented as a Guest Lecturer, to Faculty Members and Postgraduate Students, Edexcel Universty, Ifangni, Porto-Novo, Republic of Benin, Title: “Graphoanalysis and the Relevance of Research Paper Presented” – 7 th Feb. 2015.
2. As a Keynote/Lead Speaker to the Final Dissertation Presentation Programme of Ph.D Candidates, Edexcel University, Ifangni, Porto-Novo, Republic Of Benin, Thursday 23 rd , 2017, Title: “Principle That Guide Successful Scholars”.
3. Paper Presented as an Invited Expert by Bruce Onobrakpaja Foundation on “Art Conservation” at the 20 th Harmattan Workshop, Agbarha-Otor, Delta State – Saturday 24 th February, 2018.
4. Paper Presented as an Invited Participant at the Kolade Oshinowo at 70 – International Conference on “Correlative Graphoanalysis of Kolade Oshinowo’s Script Writings and His Paintings”.

• PAPERS PRESENTED ON SPECIAL INVITATION:

I. Ben Ezeohagwu (2009): Influencing The Students’ Learning Through The Medium of Handwriting Pyschology. Paper Presented at Logem College Ota, Ogun State, for the Teachers And Proprietor of the School.
II. Ben Ezeohagwu (2010): Promoting the Students’ Learning Through The Medium of Handwriting Pyschology. Paper Presented at the Greenhills College, Ota, Ogun State for the Teachers And Principal.
III. Ben Ezeohagwu (2015): Promoting the Students’ Learning Through the Medium of Handwriting Psychology. Paper Delivered at the Valediction and Prize-Giving Ceremony at Ota Total Academy, Ota, On July 2015.
IV. A Seminar Paper presented to the Ph.D Graphopsychology Candidates of St. Louis African University, Akonaboe, Porto-Novo, Republic Of Benin. Venue: Hazards Prevention Training Institute Limited, Yaba College of Technology, Consult; Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Theme: Graphoanalysis. – Date: Saturday 2 nd June, 2018.
V. Keynote Speaker to the D-Ivy College, Ota, on the Occasion of Her Valedictory Service and Prize-Giving Day 2017/2018 Session. Theme: “Breaking Boundaries As Students”; Venue: School Hall; Date: Thursday 12 th July, 2018.
VI. Guest Speaker to The Logic International Schools, Dalemo, Alakuko, Lagos; on the Occasion of Her End of Session Convocation and Prize-Giving Ceremony, 2017/2018 Session. Theme: “Storm Of The Heroes”; Venue: School Open Hall; Date: Thursday, 19 th July, 2018.

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D. POSITIONS/ASSOCIATIONS / CLUBS
1. FOOTBALLER, ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN PRIMARY SCHOOL, IPETU-IJESA, OSUN STATE, PRY. 3-5,
1981-1983.
2. CLASS HEAD, ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN PRIMARY SCHOOL, IPETU-IJESA, OSUN STATE, PRY 2 – 5,
1980-1983
3. CLASS CAPTAIN, IPETU IJESA GRAMMAR SCHOOL, IPETU IJESA, OSUN STATE, FORM 2 – 4, 1985 – 1987
4. SENIOR PREFECT (BOY) OF IPETU IJESA GRAMMAR SCHOOL, IPETU IJESA, OSUN STATE,
1988/1989 SET
5. FOOTBALLER, IPETU IJESA GRAMMAR SCHOOL, IPETU IJESA, OSUN STATE, FORM 2 – 5, 1985
– 1989
6. CREATIVE CLUB (THEATRE GROUP) OF IPETU IJESA GRAMMAR SCHOOL, IPETU IJESA, OSUN
STATE, 1988 – 1989. FEATURED / ACTED AS ULOKO – IN THE PLAY: “WEDLOCK OF THE
GODS” BY ZULU SOFOLA – DIRECTED BY MR. TUNDE IDOWU, OUR (THEN) ENGLISH AND LIT-
IN-ENGLISH TEACHER
7. MEMBER, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OPTIMIST CLUB OF LAGOS, NIGERIA. 2017 TILL DATE
8. MEMBER, ACADEMIC BOARD, GREEN CENTRE ACADEMY, IKEJA, LAGOS, 2017 TILL DATE
9. A TENOR-MEMBER SINGER OF NOTES AND TONES, A LAGOS- BASED CHORAL GROUP, DIRECTED/CONDUCTED BY SEGUN SOFOWOTE, A NIGIERAN RENOWNED MANY-SIDED ARTIST OF NOTE – JANUARY 1998 – TILL DATE.
10.MEMBER, GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE INSTITUTE OF LEADERSHIP AND HUMAN RESOURCES, NIGERIA (ILHR). LTD/GTE, RC NUMBER:1529949.
11. CHANCELLOR AND FOUNDER, AFRICAN AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, PORTO-NOVO, REPUBLIC OF BENIN OCTOBER 2018 – TILL DATE