A lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Dr. Okwudili, has been announced winner of the 2025 NLNG Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism.
The prestigious $10,000 award recognizes Dr. Okwudili’s outstanding contributions to the field of literary criticism, particularly within the context of Nigerian literature. The annual prize, sponsored by the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited, seeks to promote and encourage high-quality literary criticism focused on Nigerian writing.
Dr. Okwudili’s achievement has been described as a source of pride for the University of Port Harcourt, reflecting the institution’s commitment to excellence in scholarship, research, and critical thought.
The NLNG Prize for Literary Criticism, a counterpart to the renowned Nigeria Prize for Literature, continues to highlight the essential role of critical analysis in deepening the understanding and appreciation of Nigerian literature.
