Bizuum Godwill Yadok
Bizuum Yadok ( born 11 October 1984)[1] is a Nigerian writer, novelist, poet, and lecturer at Federal College of Education, Pankshin. [2] [3][4] [5]He is the chairman and co-founder of Plateau Writers’ Society (PLAWS) formerly known as Plateau State Authors' Group (PLASAG).[6] Yadok authored ‘King of the Jungle’ (a novel) [7][8] and ‘Echoes of the Plateau’ (Poetry).[9] He curated JOSTICE (an anthology of short stories) in 2018.[10][11]
Bizuum or Bizum, has several academic articles, poems, and short stories published in reputable magazines, news papers and journals across and beyond Nigeria. [12][13][14][15]
| Bizuum Godwill Yadok | |
|---|---|
| https://dailytrust.com/why-our-debut-anthology-needs-plateau-inspired-stories/ | |
| Born | 11 October 1984(Age 38) Amper, Kanke |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Bizum Yadok |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Boys Secondary School Gindiri University of Jos |
| 💼 Occupation | Author, novelist, poet, lecturer |
| 📆 Years active | 2014— present |
| Notable work | King of the Jungle(a novel), Echoes of the Plateau(Poetry) |
Early Life
Bizuum or Bizum was born on 11th October, 1984 to the family of Mr and Mrs Godwill Yadok at Amper, Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State. His birth was well celebrated on seeing that they were twins. His mother was a teacher at Government Secondary School, Amper. She later moved to Pankshin, where Bizuum together with his twin brother, Biplang started their basic education.[1] [1]
Education
Yadok, Bizuum Godwill attended Fatima Private School, Pankshin for his First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) from 1990 – 1996. He proceeded to Government Science School, Kuru, Jos in 1996 where he sat for Junior Secondary Certificate Examination(JSCE) in 2000. When he discovered he wasn’t cut out for the sciences, he changed environment to the famous Boys’ Secondary School(BSS), Gindiri, in 2000 where he continued with arts and later graduated in 2023. He was lucky and got admitted into the University of Jos in 2003 and graduated with B.A (Comb. Hons.) English/Linguistics in 2008. In 2010, Bizuum went to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria where he obtained a Professional Diploma in Education(PDE) in 2011. Unrelentingly, he continued to strive for excellence. Bizuum enrolled into the University of Jos for his master’s degree from 2015 – 2017 where he graduated with M.A Literature. Presently, he’s on his Ph.D at the Federal University of Lafiya, Nasarawa State. Godwill has taught English in schools before he was later employed as a lecturer with FCE Pankshin.[2]
Works And Contributions
Bizuum Yadok has numerous art works and contributions that have added meaning to humanity. You could feel the reality of things happening ( both good and evil ) in our society through his books and other creative works. His contributions academically as a teacher/lecturer and researcher with many years of teaching/lecturing experience could be felt as you read through his works.
Non-Academic Publications
A. King of the Jungle (A novel). Kraftgriots, Ibadan. December, 2014. (ISBN:978-91820-9-1).
B. Echoes of the Plateau (A collection of Poems). Kraftgriots, Ibadan, December 2014. (ISBN:978-91820-8-4).
C. JOSTICE (An anthology of short stories curated and edited by Bizuum Yadok), June, 2018. (ISBN 978-987-55780-1-0).
D. Legacy of Excellence: 50 Years of GOSA Experience (a history of Gindiri Old Students Association). November, 2022. (ISBN 978-978-59405-7-8).
C. Winning on Bended Knees: A Biography of Mama Rahila Asabe Maichibi (Née Dechi). April, 2023.
Academic Publications
A. “Science Fiction: The Writer’s Aid to the Development of Science and Technology in Third-World Countries.” Journal of Research in Physical Sciences Vol.6 No.2 2010.(ISSN:1597-8093).
B. “The Effectiveness of Dialogue in Fostering Peace and Stability in Gender Conflict: A test case of J.P. Clark’s The Wives Revolt and I.S Agunloye’s Idia, the Warrior Queen of Benin.” The Conference: A Journal of Contemporary Educational Thoughts. Vol.3 No.1 March, 2015. (ISSN: 1597-1457).
C. “Reviving the Art of Storytelling as a Panacea for Curbing Corruption and Violence in Africa.” Pankshin Journal of Language Education. Vol.3 No.1 June, 2016. (ISSN: 2006 – 8832).
D. “Introduction to Literature,” a chapter contribution in Basic English and Literature: A Comprehensive Course Text for Colleges, Polytechnics and Universities. June, 2017. (ISBN 978-978-54422-9-8).
E. “Introduction to Young Adult Literature,” a chapter contribution in Basic English and Literature: A Comprehensive Course Text for Colleges, Polytechnics and Universities. June, 2017. (ISBN 978-978-54422-9-8).
F. “The African Novel and Insecurity in Africa in the 21st Century.” Journal of the Literary Society of Nigeria (JLSN). Issue 9, June 2017. (ISSN: 2251-0095).
G. “The Imperative of Contemporary Oral Poetry in Sustainable National Development.” Pankshin Journal of Language Education (PAJOLE). Vol. 4. No.1 November, 2018. (ISSN: 2006 – 8832).
H. “Storytelling Programme on 94.6 FM Bauchi: An Analysis of Secondary Orality.” Contemporary Studies in Language and Literature. August, 2018. (ISBN 978-978-55944-2-3).
I. “A Case for the Inclusion of Speculative Fiction into Nigerian Literary Curriculum, with a Focus on Nnedi Okorafor’s Lagoon.” NIGERIA JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL ISSUES. VOL.2 ISSUE 2. December, 2018. (ISSN: 2504-9627).
J. “Environmental Degradation and Nature’s Reclamation: A Study of Yiro Abari’s ‘In the Absence of Man’ ”. English Language Teaching and Linguistics Studies Vol. 2, No.1, 2020. (ISSN: 2522-5644-1).
K. “An Introduction to Nigerian Literature,” a chapter contribution in Studies in English Education for Undergraduates. Vol. 2. May, 2020. (ISBN 978-978-57768-2-9).
L. “Studies in Poetry” a chapter contribution in Studies in English Education for Undergraduates. Vol. 2. May, 2020. (ISBN 978-978-57768-2-9).
M. “Children’s Literature and Nationhood in Africa in the 21st Century” in International Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies (IJAHSS). August, 2020. (ISSN: 2582 – 3647)
N. “Speculative Fiction, Dynamism and Conflation of Myth in Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone” in Essays in Language and Literature: A Festschrift in Honour of Professor Enobong Uwemedimo Iwoketok (Department of English, University of Jos). September, 2020. (ISBN 978575785-9).
O. “Investigating Gender Dynamics in Speculative Fiction: A Look at Ben Okri’s The Famished Road” in Linguistics, Literary Studies, and Communication: A Digital Perspective. A Festshcrift in honour of Professor ‘Demola Jolayemi Ph.D cum laude (Department of English, University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Bayelsa State Nigeria). July, 2021. (DOI: 10.14738/eb.164.2021).
P. “English Language as a Vehicle for the Development of Education in Contemporary Nigeria” in Readings in Languages Volume Eight. November, 2021. (ISBN 978-978-52071-7-0).
Q. “The Phenomenal Woman in Contemporary Northern Nigerian Poetry” in Okike (An African Journal of New Writing)No. 61. April, 2020 (ISSN: 0331-0566).
R. “Dynamism, Gender Construction and Conflation of Myths in Nigerian Speculative Fiction: A Focus on Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone” in International Journal of English and Literature (IJEL) Vol. 12, Issue 2. December, 2022. (ISSN Online: 2249-8028).
S. “Role of the Contemporary Poet in National Development: The Dike Chukwumerije Example” in Kalangu Journal of English and Literary Studies (KAJOLLS) (Accepted for publication on 24th March, 2022.)
Writing Influence And Hobbies
Bizuum Godwill Yadok’s writing influence inludes the following: John Grisham, Khaled Hosseini, Leon Uris, Sidney Sheldon, Chinua Achebe, Helon Habila, Prof. Dul Johnson, Dike Chukwumerije, and Sueddie Agema.
Hobbies
Bizum's hobbies are: Reading, Creative Writing, watching Films, and Playing Table Tennis.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Dikis, Henry Ezra (2023-07-29). "About the Prolific Nigerian author, novelist, and poet: Bizuum Yadok". We Jos Rock. Archived from the original on 2023-07-30. Retrieved 2023-07-30. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unfit url (link) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Functional Education Should Override Certificates Acquistion - Bizuum Gowill Yadok - Beats-onit". www.beats-onit.com. Retrieved 2023-07-26.
- ↑ "Benue Book and Arts Festival explores art and convergence". Daily Trust. 2022-06-19. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ "Rise of the Phoenix: A review of Florence Oketona's Ashes in the Times". Daily Trust. 2019-11-17. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ "Bizuum Godwill Yadok". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
- ↑ "'Why our debut anthology needs Plateau-inspired stories'". Daily Trust. 2017-01-28. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ Bizuum, Yadok (2015-04-27). King of the Jungle. Kraft Books. ISBN 978-978-918-209-1. Search this book on
- ↑ "Of Paths and Destiny: A Review of Bizuum Yadok's King of the Jungle | Wawa Book Review". 2016-11-08. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ Yadok, Bizuum (2014). Echoes of the Plateau: Poems. Kraftgriots. ISBN 978-978-918-208-4. Search this book on
- ↑ Yadok, Bizuum (2018). Jostice: A Collection of Short Stories. Ya-Byangs Publishers. ISBN 978-978-55780-1-0. Search this book on
- ↑ "'Why our debut anthology needs Plateau-inspired stories'". Daily Trust. 2017-01-28. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ "Rotshang by Bizuum Yadok". The Village Square Journal. 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ "Poet of the Week: Shame - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
- ↑ Yadok, Bizum (2016-02-29). "Danjuma's eco-activism in northern Nigeria". The Sun Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2023-07-29. Retrieved 2023-07-29. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help)CS1 maint: Unfit url (link) - ↑ Yadok, Bizuum Godwill; Iortyer, Manasseh; Gbolagun, Vashti Suwa (2020). "Environment Degradation and Nature's Reclamation: A Study of Yiro Abari's in the Absence of Man". English Language Teaching and Linguistics Studies. 2 (1): 1. doi:10.22158/eltls.v2n1p1. ISSN 2640-9844.
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