My Name is Josephine Egbor Odey, born 13th September, 1957 at Nwang, Ogoja, Cross River State of Nigeria. I am married to Joseph Ogbinyi Odey with four Children.

I have a Bachelors Degree in Education (English and Language Arts), a Masters Degree in Language Education, both from the Prestigious University of Ibadan in 1979 and 1990 respectively.

I also hold a PhD in Literature from the Benue State University, Makurdi in 2005.

I am currently a Professor of Reading and Literacy and Dean of the Faculty of Education, Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State.