UNIPORT Lecturer, Okwudili Wins 2025 NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism

The University of Port Harcourt has recorded yet another milestone as Okwudili, a lecturer in the Department of English Studies, emerged winner of the 2025 NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism.

The announcement, made at the award ceremony, drew resounding applause and celebration across the university community, marking a proud moment for the institution.

This prestigious recognition reaffirms the University of Port Harcourt’s reputation as a hub of intellectual excellence, creativity, and critical scholarship.

The entire university community congratulates Okwudili on this outstanding achievement and celebrates his contribution to advancing literary discourse in Nigeria.