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Dr. Afolabi Innocent Ariremako

Reader / Associate Professor

Department of Linguistics and Languages, Faculty of Arts

Area of Specialization: Applied Linguistics, Semantics

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Biography

Innocent Ariremako Afolabi(Ph.D) is a distinguished Nigerian scholar, linguist, researcher, and educator whose academic career has been dedicated to advancing the study of language, communication, and cultural preservation. He specializes in Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, and Language Studies, with extensive teaching, research, and administrative experience in higher education. He has served as the 2020-2023 Head of Department and currently serving as the 2025-2026 Head of the Department of Linguistics and Languages at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, where he has contributed significantly to curriculum development, academic leadership, and the mentoring of undergraduate and postgraduate students. His research interests span sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, semantics, stylistics, indigenous language preservation, communication studies, and literary criticism at both undergraduate and post graduate levels.

Research Interests

Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Semantic and Discourse Analysis

Qualifications

DegreeInstitutionYear
Ph.DUniversity D'Abomey-Calavi, [UAC] Premier Federal University, Benin Republic2016
M.AUniversity of Lagos2003
B.AOndo State University, Ado-Ekiti1988

Professional Qualification

Certification

Membership of Professional Bodies

Member Nigerian English Studies · 1988 to date
The Linguistics Association of Nigeria (LAN) · 2016

Paper Presentation - Local

Language endangerment, preservation and revitalization · 2025

FASHANU

Paper Presentation - International

A Stylistic Analysis of the language of law: a case study of legal discourse and legal register. · 2015

Universite de Togo,

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

Magnus Ekeson Onugha · 2025

The Study of Metaphors in selected cosmetics advertisement

Kefas Gladys Nyede · 2025

Language Planning Revitalization of Indigenous Language of Nigerian: A Fallacy

Course Teaching

Lin803 · 2024/Second Semester

Advanced Semantics

Lin105 · 2025/Second Semester

Language use and Language Attitude

Lin405 · 2025/Second Semester

Historical Linguistics

LIN101

Introduction to Linguistics

LIN106

Basic Crammer 2

LIN406

Discourse Analysis

LIN810

Advanced Readings in Sociolinguistics

LIN409

Psycholinguistics

LIN 410

Multilingualism And language Planning

Custom Fields

Leadership role

Head of Department

Leadership role

Chairman of the University Disciplinary Committee Houdegbe North American University Cotonou Republic of Benin

Leadership role

Chairman of curriculum development of Caleb University Lagos

Selected Publications

Code Switching in Selected Afro Beat Songs in Nigeria

Authors: Rafiu Olanrewaju Farinde, Oluwaseun James Bamisaye & Afolabi innocent Ariremako, Afolabi Innocent Ariremako & Clinton Oluseye Adebiyi

EKSU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies • 2026

Immigration and Cultural Identity: A semiotic Analysis of Chimamanda Adichie`s Americannah and Imbolo Mbue`s Behold the Dreamers

Authors: Rafiu Olanrewaju Farinde, Oluwaseun James Bamisaye & Afolabi innocent Ariremako

EKSU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies • 2026

Rethinking Strategies for Policing African Borders: Implications against Security Threats

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO, Amosun, Abodunrin Olukayode, Adejoke Oluwaseyi-Paul.

Humanus Discourse • 2026

Politeness and Plurality in Conflict: Yoruba`s Influence on English Nominative and Accusative Case Usage.

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO, Gideon Moyinoluwa Omotoso & Adejoke Oluwaseyi-Paul.

Humanus Discourse • 2026

Assessing strategies for teaching vocabulary and developing lexical competence in language education

Authors: ARIREMAKO, Afolabi Innocent, Jiboku, Oladele, & Kefas, Gladys N

LingLit Journal Scientific Journal for Linguistics and Literature • 2026

Open publication

Language endangerment, preservation, and revitalization strategies

Authors: Jiboku, Oladele, Ariremako, Afolabi Innocent, & Omotoso, Gideon Moyinoluwa

Journal of Namibian Studies: History, Politics, Culture • 2026

A survey of Nigerian perceptions of corporate communication through meeting conduct: The issues at stake

Authors: Jiboku, Oladele, Ariremako, Afolabi Innocent, & Abodunrin, Olakayode Amosun

Journal of Namibian Studies: History, Politics, Culture • 2026

Open publication

A critical appraisal of context: Linguistic analysis of discourse and interaction as cognitive properties

Authors: Farinde, Raifu Olanrewaju, Ariremako, Afolabi Innocent, & Omolaiye, Happy Ojo

Ado Journal of French and Related Disciplines • 2025

On verb inflections for tense and aspect in English and Okpameri

Authors: Farinde, Raifu Olanrewaju, Ariremako, Afolabi Innocent, & Omolaiye, Happy Ojo

AlQalam: A Journal of Languages and Literary Studies • 2025

New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD): The relevance and challenges

Authors: ARIREMAKO, Afolabi Innocent, Abodunrin, Olakayode Amosun, & Emah, Godwin

Oye Journal of Historical Studies and Global Affairs • 2025

The use of proverbs in Lagos State: A sociolinguistic approach

Authors: ARIREMAKO, Afolabi Innocent, & Abodunrin, Olakayode Amosun

Alarinjo: A Journal of Theatre and Mediaarts • 2025

The linguistics of migration: Communication in multicultural societies.

Authors: ARIREMAKO, Afolabi Innocent, Omotoso, Gideon Moyinoluwa, & Ajisafe, Iyabode Opeyemi

Kwararafa Security Review, • 2025

Open publication

Language and discourse as communication in workplace

Authors: Anana, Mariam, Afolabi Innocent Ariremako, & Ajisafe, Iyabode Opeyemi.

Jalingo Historical Review: Humanities and Development Studies, • 2025

Open publication

The language of feminism and its impact on the society using the work of Mariama Ba’s So Long a Letter

Authors: ARIREMAKO, Afolabi Innocent, Kefas, Gladys N., Omotoso, Gideon Moyinoluwa, & Abodunrin, Olakayode Amosun

Jalingo Journal of African Studies • 2025

Morpho-Syntactic Analysis of Names of Selected Trado-Medical Products in South-Western Nigeria

Authors: Ogunrinde, Ebenezer Deji (PhD.), Afolabi Innocent Ariremako & Salawu, Olaoluwa David

ANSU Journal of Language and Literary Studies • 2025

On Morphological Variation of Plural Noun Markings in English and Okpameri

Authors: Rafiu Olanrewaju Farinde, Afolabi Innocent Ariremako & Omolaiye Happy Ojo

Multidisciplinary Journal of Arts and Language Education • 2025

A Critical Discourse Analysis of Media Literacy and Nigerian Newspaper Headlines` Reportage of High Cost of Living. Multidisciplinary

Authors: Rafiu Olanrewaju Farinde, Afolabi Innocent Ariremako & Clinton Oluseye Adebiyi

Journal of Arts and Language Education • 2025

Analytical review of themes and style in Christopher Marlowe’s Dr. Faustus

Authors: ARIREMAKO, Afolabi Innocent, Ogunrinde, Ebenezer Deji, & Jiboku, Oladele.

LingLit Journal Scientific Journal of Linguistics and Literature, • 2025

Open publication

No gree for anybody: A multimodal discourse analysis approach

Authors: Anana, Mariam & Ariremako, Afolabi Innocent.

Wukari International Studies Journal • 2025

Open publication

A perception of euphemisticcoinage and creativity of youths in Akoko land.

Authors: ARIREMAKO, Afolabi Innocent & Ajisafe, Iyabode Opeyemi

Wukari International Studies • 2025

Open publication

Empirical sources of information for linguists: An evaluation of the academic status of linguistics science information sources

Authors: ARIREMAKO, Afolabi Innocent

Obitun Journal of the Humanities • 2024

Language Planning and Revitalization of Indegenous Languages in Nigeria: A Fallacy.

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO, Kefas, Gladys N.

Ado Journal of French and Related Disciplines • 2024

A Stylistic Analysis of the language of legal discourse and legal registry

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO

TOJA The Oye Journal of Arts • 2024

A sociopragmatic analysis of commercial language among women traders in IkereEkiti’s multilingual Shasha Market, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Authors: Ogunrinde, Ebenezer Deji, Ariremako, Afolabi Innocent, & AfolabiPrecious, Modupe Omolola

YamtaraWala Journal of Arts, Management and Social Sciences • 2024

A Semiotic Exploration Of The Theme of Love In Selected Johnny Drille Songs

Authors: Farinde, Raifu Olanrewaju, Ariremako, Afolabi Innocent, & Bamisaye, Oluwaseun James.

Gwebuike: An African Journal of Arts and Humanities • 2023

Open publication

A linguistics Stylistics Study of George Orwell as Nineteen Eighty-Four

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO, Ebenezer Deji Ogunrinde, Adesola Blessing Adetoso

Oye Journal of Language, Literature and popular culture • 2023

Women in crime: a reader response analysis of Femi Osofisan's One Upon Four Robbers.

Authors: Temidayo Akinrinlolam, Rafiu Olarewaju Farine, and Innocent Afolabi Ariremako

Studies African Language and cultures University of Warsaw, Poland. • 2023

A Stylistic Analysis of MTN 1 Don Port and AITRTEL 444 Advertisement Songs"

Authors: Ebenezer Deji Ogunrinde,, Afolabi Innocent Ariremako, Christiana Abiola Amodu

Amamihe Journal of Applied Philosophy • 2023

The legal framework for combating gas flaring in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry: Can it promote sustainable energy security?

Authors: Olujobi, Olusola Joshua, Yebisi, Tunde Ebenezer, Patrick, Oyinkepreye Preye, & Ariremako, Afolabi Innocent

Sustainability (Basel, Switzerland), • 2022

Open publication

Ideational Dimensions of Wole Soyinka's Idanre: Dramatic Literature and Poetic Interpretations

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO and Bifatife Olufemi ADESEYE

LingLit Journal Scientific Journal for Linguistics and Literature • 2022

Open publication

A Sociolinguistics Analysis of the Language of the media

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO and Kareema LAWAL-BADMUS

European Modern Studies Journal, • 2022

Open publication

Communicative Needs in Second and Foreign Language Learning: A Critical Perspective

Authors: ARIREMAKO, Afolabi Innocent, Badmus-Lawal Kareema and Farinde R.O.

Ado Journal of French and Related Discipline, Ekiti State University • 2021

Action: A Search for Africa Psyche Identity in Chinua Achebe's A Man of the People

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO, Harry OLUFUNWA and Bifatife ADESEYE.

Ado Journal of French and Related Discipline, Ekiti State University • 2021

“A Literary Analysis of Yoruba Ifa Poctry and its Implication for Entertainment and Cultural Education in Nigeria

Authors: Bifatife Olufemi ADESEYE, Harry OLUFUNWA and Afolabi Innocent Ariremako

EJOTMAS:Ekpoma Journal of Theatre Media Arts • 2021

Translation as a Linguistics process: A Case Study of the Concept of Equivalence in Translation

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO, Kareema BADMUS-LAWAL and M. NAZAR

Britain International of Linguistics, Arts and Education • 2021

Open publication

“A Critical Look at Semantic Implication and Analysis of Words in Language Study

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO

IEEESEM • 2020

Open publication

A Congenial Communication Climate: The Catalyst and Panacea for Effective Organizational Communication

Authors: Bifatife Olufemi ADESEYE and Afolabi Innocent Ariremako

Ekpoma Journal of Theatre and Media Arts Studies • 2019

Open publication

A Critical Analysis of Interpersonal Meaning Functions in 'Our Husband Has Gone Mad Again' by Ola Rotimi

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO.

: A Journal of National Association of Policy Educators for the Promotion of Policies in Business and Education • 2018

The Study of Pragmatics and Speech Acts Theoretical Frameworks: A Critical Appraisal

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO.

JOBEP: A Journal of National Association of Policy Educators for the Promotion of Policies in Business and Education. • 2018

Communicating Interculturally and Internationally: The Globalization Panacea for Business Acceleration, Central Diversification and Economic Integration

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO.

Language, Science and Humanities (FLASH) Universite d'Abomey -Calavi • 2011

An Analysis of the Linguistic Errors in the written English of selected University students" in Parlicip'Aclion: Revue Interafricaine de Litterature

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO.

Faculte des Letters et Sciences Humainesdel'Université de Lomé • 2010

The Psychology of Language Ambiguity and Clarity Usage: A Curse and a Blessing

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO.

Universite D'Abomey - Calavi • 2010

Communication and Effective Management: A Critical Analysis

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO.

Université d'Abomey • 2009

Grammar Superstition: The Thou Must Not Do this Rules

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO.

Universite D'Abomey - Calavi • 2009

Study of Metaphor in Selected Cosmetics Advertisements

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO.

Oye Journal of History and International Studies. • 2006

Narrative Voice Structure in Oriola and Liadi's An Officer in the Dock

Authors: Afolabi Innocent ARIREMAKO and Bifatife Olufemi ADESEYE

TOJA-The Oye Journal of Arts. Faculty of Arts, Federal University, Oye Ekiti. • 20021

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