Journal of Igbo Language and Linguistics (JILL) is a peer reviewed research journal devoted for promotion of excellence in high- quality empirical researches and strong conceptual papers. It publishes scholarly articles in the broad areas of language, literature, culture, arts, humanities, education, and Igbo Studies in general. It is a platform meant to capture the centrality of the collective interest of Igbo people and at the same time serve as the global nexus to propagate laudable uniqueness and contributions of Igbo scholars and professionals of different disciplines in Nigeria and in the diaspora. JILL journal is created to provide an intellectual meeting point for scholars and researchers to interact and answer questions surrounding Igbo identity and destiny, in order to explore, reconcile with the reality and add value to our society. This we hope will expand the intellectual horizon of students, lecturers, academic and Igbo people at large, thereby providing broad based, people oriented and self-reliant education. Authors are encouraged to write in Igbo or English language.