Atu Edor

• Andrew, Esekong, Professor, 08033807741, University of Calabar, Dean, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies
• David, Ugal, Professor, 08103065528, Federal University of Lafia, Department of Sociology
• Charles, Effiong, Dr, 08096927490, University of Calabar, Senior Lecturer, Department of Theatre and Media Studies

- Best Playwright Award, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Dance and Drama Troupe (CDS), Kebbi State (2005), in recognition of outstanding creativity and contribution to theatre practice during the national service programme.

• Accepted for Publication
• Edor, A. A.
• The Unconscious in Perspective: A Psychoanalytic Reading of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth.
• Under Review
• Rewriting Resistance: The Mau Mau Rebellion and the Politics of Theatre in Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's The Trial of Dedan Kimathi and This Time Tomorrow.

• - Leadership Diploma Course (2017).
• - English Language Teacher Retraining Programme (2007–2008).
• - Universal Basic Education Workshop on Family Life and HIV/AIDS Awareness (2009).

• Theatre and Media Studies
• Communication and Media Studies
• Strategic Communication
• Development Communication
• Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC)
• Theatre for Development
• Media Studies
• Cultural Communication
• Communication for Sustainable Development

• University Teaching, Learning, and Student Mentorship
• Undergraduate Research Supervision and Academic Advising
• Research Design, Methodology, and Data Analysis
• Academic Writing and Scholarly Publishing
• Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC)
• Strategic and Development Communication
• Media and Communication Studies
• Theatre Practice, Performance Studies, and Theatre for Development
• Scriptwriting, Play Directing, and Stage Production
• Curriculum Development and Assessment
• Cultural Programme Planning and Management
• Community Engagement and Participatory Communication
• Project Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement
• Grant and Proposal Writing
• Leadership, Administration, and Team Management

• At various institutions, I have taught undergraduate and diploma-level courses in Theatre, Media, Communication, and English Studies, including:
• - Use of English and Communication Skills
• - Introduction to Communication Studies
• - Communication Theory
• - Strategic Communication
• - Development Communication
• - Media and Communication
• - Theatre Appreciation
• - Dramatic Literature
• - Literary Theory and Criticism
• - Cultural Studies
• - Research Methodology
• - English Language
• - Literature-in-English

• My research interests span the interdisciplinary fields of theatre, media, communication, and development studies, with particular emphasis on:
• - Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC)
• - Strategic Communication
• - Development Communication
• - Theatre for Development (TfD)
• - Media and Society
• - Cultural and Indigenous Communication
• - Environmental and Science Communication
• - Communication for Sustainable Development
• - Participatory Communication
• - Performance Studies and Cultural Heritage
• - Political Communication
• - Behavioural and Social Change Campaigns

• Doctoral Dissertation (2025)
• Strategic Communication in the Promotion of Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation in Protected Areas of Cross River State.
• This study examined the role of strategic communication in promoting sustainable biodiversity conservation within protected areas in Cross River State, with emphasis on stakeholder engagement, behavioural change, community participation, and conservation communication strategies.
• Master's Thesis (2019)
• Mass Media Technology and the Dynamics of Information Flow in Cross River State: A Study of Rural Communities in Boki Local Government Area.
• The study investigated the influence of modern communication technologies on information dissemination within rural communities and assessed their implications for community development and participatory communication.
• Bachelor's Degree Project (2004)
• Theatre of Resistance: Reflections of the Mau Mau Rebellion in Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's The Trial of Dedan Kimathi and This Time Tomorrow.
• The research explored the role of theatre as an instrument of political resistance, anti-colonial struggle, and social transformation through the dramatic works of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o.
• Other Research Papers
• - Interrogating Aesthetic Theories in Nigerian Drama: A Critique of Imitationalism, Emotionalism, and Formalism in Emmy Idegu's "Great Odolu Kingdom"
• - Youth Empowerment Programmes in Boki Local Government Area: A Longitudinal Assessment of Politicians' Initiatives and Their Outcomes on Recipients' Livelihoods (1999–2024)

• Published and Unpublished Plays
• Throughout my professional career, I have written and directed stage plays that address themes of nation-building, public health, cultural identity, social justice, and community development. My creative works have been staged at institutional, state, and national events.
• Selected Plays
• - The Journey – Written and directed for the NYSC Director-General's Workshop, Kebbi State.
• - Back to the Roots – Written and directed for the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), Abeokuta.
• - Plague of the Breast – A public enlightenment drama on breast cancer awareness, performed during activities marking World Breast Cancer Day under the auspices of the Wife of the Governor of Kebbi State.
• - Hanya (Road) – Written and directed for the NYSC National Arts and Theatre Festival, Abuja.
• - Atakah the King – A stage play exploring themes of leadership, culture, governance, and African traditional values.
• Poetry
• - Put Money...
• - The Sting
• - A Letter to My Brother
• - For a Brother Dying Young
• These creative works demonstrate my commitment to employing theatre and literature as instruments of education, advocacy, cultural preservation, and social transformation.

• Throughout my academic and professional career, I have demonstrated effective leadership, administrative competence, and organisational ability through the following positions:
• - Head of Arts Department, Government Secondary School, Bansan, Cross River State (2008–2010).
• - Coordinated departmental academic activities and supervised instructional delivery.
• - Led curriculum implementation and assessment.
• - Mentored teaching staff and students to improve academic performance.
• - Secretary, Staff Forum, Cross River State Secondary Schools (2008–2013).
• - Coordinated meetings and maintained official records.
• - Facilitated communication between staff and school management.
• - Participated in policy discussions and staff welfare initiatives.
• - Secretary-General, Calabar University Theatre Arts Students' Association (CUTASA), University of Calabar (2003–2004).
• - Managed administrative affairs of the association.
• - Organised academic, literary, theatrical, and cultural programmes.
• - Promoted collaboration among students, lecturers, and stakeholders.
• These leadership roles have strengthened my administrative capacity, organisational skills, teamwork, and commitment to institutional development.