Iji-Okeke, Nneamaka Maryann research interest encompass phonetics and phonology, discourse analysis, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, English as a second language Her research also investigates the effect of self-efficacy and linguistic anxiety on the acquisition of English language skills. In 2022, she joined the Department of English language, Madonna University Nigeria, Okija Campus, Anambra State as a lecturer where she demonstrated commendable academic dedication. She earned her Ph.D in English Language from Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State in 2025.