Dr. Nneka Obiamaka Umejiaku
Dr. Nneka Obiamaka Umejiaku is a READER in PRIVATE & PROPERTY LAW Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
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Address: | Private & Property Law, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF LAW |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PRIVATE & PROPERTY LAW |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2017) January, 0001 to December, 2017 Ph.D Law |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2012) January, 2010 to September, 2012 Master Of Laws (L.L.M) Law |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2005) February, 2002 to September, 2005 Bachelor Of Law (BL) Law |
| 4 | University of Jos. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1998) January, 1993 to September, 1998 B.A English(literature) English Literature |
| 5 | New Era Girl's Secondary School Onitsha. (SSCE, May, 1992) September, 1986 to May, 1992 |
| 6 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, ) August, 2021 to August, 2021 Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D) International Human Rights Law |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Faculty Representative to the Senate, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2019 to February, 2021 |
| 3 | Admin Assitant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University August, 2008 to November, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Nneka Umejiaku. (2018, September) Abortion: An Aberration to the Reproductive Right of Women IFEVIC Printing and Publishing Co. |
| 2 | Nneka Umejiaku. (2018, September) Juvenile Justice Administration in Nigeria IFEVIC Printing and Publishing Co. |
| 3 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka.. (2018, September) Juvenile Justice Administration In Nigeria. |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | GU Ahuchogu, MVC Ozuoko Nneka Umujiaku. (2022, April) JUDICIAL PRECEDENTS IN NIGERIA Faculty of law, pp 97-107 |
| 2 | Umejiaku Nneka. (2022, October) FOOD SECURITY AND THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN POST COVID NIGERIA: A LEGAL APPRAISAL Festschrift compendium in honour of prof J.C Okoye, pp 315-328 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | N. Umejiaku, R. A. Ememchukwu, O. E. Okeke. (2023, April), "The Impact of Drug Abuse on Igbo Culture and Youths in Nigeria: A Legal Appraisal.", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence |
| 2 | Rose A. Enemchukwu, Nneka Umejiaku, Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2023, April), "AN APPRAISAL OF POSITIVE MEASURES FOR PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD IN THE FACE OF PARENTAL CONFLICT", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 9 |
| 3 | Nneka Umejiaku, Rose A. Enemchukwu, Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2023, April), "THE IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE ON IGBO CULTURE AND YOUTHS IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL APPRAISAL", NAUJILJ, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 13 |
| 4 | NNEKA UMEJIAKU. (2023, May), "TERRORISM AND PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED CHILDREN IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL APPRAISAL", NAUJILJ, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 12 |
| 5 | Nnela Umejiaku, Rose Enemchukwu, Odinakachukwu Okeke. (2023, April), "THE IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE ON IGBO CULTURE AND YOUTHS IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL APPRAISAL", NAU Journal, Vol. 14, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Umejiaku Nneka Obiamaka and Uzorka,Chisom Ngozi. (2022, January), "AN OVERVIEW OF SOCIAL MEDIA RELATED CYBERCRIMES AND ITS LEGAL REMEDY", LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE REVIEW, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 7 | Nneka Umejiaku, Rose Enemchukwu, Odinsmms. (2022, December), "THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CHAPTER II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 1999: A LEGAL INTERROGATION", Law and Social Justice Review, Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 8 | Nneka Umejiaku, Rose Enemchukwu, Odinaka Okeke. (2022, December), "YOUTH AND CHILD EMPOWERMENT IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL APPRAISAL", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 9 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka. (2021, May), "Advocating For Prevention Of Violence Against Children In Nigeria (2021).", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 12, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Tordue James Amande & Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka.. (2021, May), "Search For The Most Appropriate Punishment For The Offence Of Rape In Nigeria (2021).", African Journal of Criminal Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 11 | Umejiaku Nneka Obiamaka and Uzorka,Chisom Ngozi. (2021, September), "APPRAISAL OF THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN IN CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION: SECURITY THREAT TO SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE (IRLJ), Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 12 | Nneka Obiamaka Umejiaku. (2021, February), "Women, Law and E-Commerce: The Need for Appropriate Legal and Regulatory Framework for the Participation of Women in E-Commerce in Nigeria", UNIPORT JOURNAL OF PUBLIC LAW, Vol. 5 |
| 13 | Umejiaku Nneka Obiamaka. (2021, December), "Legal Framework on Recognition, Promotion and Protection on the Right of the Child: An Appraisal.", African Journal of Constitutional and Administrative Law (AJCAL), Vol. 4, pp 29-46 |
| 14 | Nneka Obiamaka Umejiaku and Tordue James Amende,. (2021, September), "An Appraisal of Punishment and the Law in Nigeria: Towards a More Effective Administration of Sanction", Achievers University Law Journal (AULJ), Vol. -1, (Issue 1), pp 49-87 |
| 15 | Chidi EZEAMA, Nneka Obiamaka UMEJIAKU. (2020, February), "REGULATING ONLINE ACTIVITIES: NIGERIA TWITTER BAN IN PERSPECTIVE", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW AND CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka & Uzoka, Chisom Ngozi. (2020, April), "TOWARDS A RATIONAL THEORY OF CRIMINAL LAIBILITY FOR CORPORATIONS IN NIGERIA", The Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 17 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka. (2020, March), "CHILD RAPE AND COVID-19 PANDEMIC: NEED FOR LEGISLATIVE INTERVENTION", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE LAW AND LEGAL PHILOSOPHY (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 18 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka and Obi Hellen. (2020, January), "Role of Forensic Psychologist in Juvenile Justice Administration", UNIZIK Law Journal, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 24-42 |
| 19 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka. (2020, November), "Advocating For The Protection Of Rights Of Children And Women In Nigeria: An Appraisal (2020).", Journal of Legal Studies, Vol. 26, (Issue 40), pp 48-65 |
| 20 | Umejiaku Nneka, Uzorka Chisom Ngozi. (2020, February), "An Appraisal of Child Offender under Sharia and Customary Laws", UNIZIK Law Journal, Vol. 15, pp 1-19 |
| 21 | Nneka Umejiaku. (2020, July), "Protection of Children from Pornography : An Appraisal", NIALS Journal of Public Law |
| 22 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka. (2020, November), "Women Law And Human Rights: A Call For Gender Balance", Asian International Studies Journal, pp 68-74 |
| 23 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka & Uzorka, Chisom Ngozi. (2019, February), "VIOLATION OF HEALTH AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN IN NIGERIA: A CRITIQUE", African Journal Of Law And Human Rights, Vol. 3 |
| 24 | Nneka Obiamaka UMEJIAKU. (2019, June), "STRENGTHENING LEGAL FRAME WORK ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA: STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION", African Journal of Constitutional and Administrative Law, Vol. 2 |
| 25 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka. (2019, February), "An Appraisal of Existing Legal Framework Aimed at Combatting Human Trafficking in Nigeria", Journals of International Review of Law and Jurisprudence. (IRLJ), Vol. 1, (Issue 3) |
| 26 | Umejiaku Nneka and Uzorka,Chisom Ngozi. (2019, February), "An Appraisal of Juvenile Justice Administration in Nigeria: Advocating for the Rights of Child Offender", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 6, pp 1-24 |
| 27 | Umejiaku Nneka Obiamaka. (2018, February), "Strengthening Legal Framework on Protection of Women Against Violence", African Journal of Constitutional and Administrative Law (AJCAL), Vol. 2, pp 69-85 |
| 28 | Umejiaku N.O., Ifemeje S.C. (2017, February), "An Appraisal on The Role of Nigerian Police in Child/Juvenile Justice Administration in Nigeria", African Journal of Constitutional and Administrative Law (AJCAL), Vol. 1, pp 115-144 |
| 29 | Umejiaku N.O, Onyeka C.A & Okaphor E.F.. (2016, February), "Advocating for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria, Need for More Legislative Intervention", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Journal of Public and Private Law, Vol. 8, pp 141-159 |
| 30 | Umejiaku N.O.& Anyaegbu M.I.. (2016, February), "Legal Framework for the Enforcement of Cyber Law and Cyber Ethics in Nigeria,", International Journal of Computers & Technology, Vol. 15, (Issue 10), pp 7130-7139 |
| 31 | Anyaegbu M.I, Umejiaku N.O, Masigwe R.A. (2016, February), "Piracy and its Effects on the Book Industry in Delta State: IOAR", Journal of Research and Method in Education, Vol. 6, pp 90-99 |
| 32 | Anyaegbu M. I., Umejiaku N.O. (2016, February), "Intellectual Freedom and Censorship in the eyes of Nigeria Law", International Journal of Computers and Technology, Vol. 15, pp 7182-7188 |
| 33 | Anyaegbu M.I, Umejiaku N.O., Nwafor P.O. (2016, February), "The Need to Develop a Good Reading Habit in the Pupils of Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State", Information Technology Research Journal, Vol. 6, pp 2026-6715 |
| 34 | Umejiaku N.O., Onyeka C.A, & Okaphor E.F.. (2016, August), "Advocating for the Right of Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria, Need for more Legislative Intervention", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Journal of Public and Private |
| 35 | Ifemeje S.C, & Umejiaku N.O.. (2015, March), "Igbo Leadership and the Gender Rights Dimension, Anambra State in Focus", International Journal of Business and Law Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 66-70 |
| 36 | Ifemeje S.C, & Umejiaku N.O. (2014, February), "Discriminatory Cultural Practices and Women’s Right Among the Igbos of South and South East of Nigeria: A Critique", Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, Vol. 25, pp 18-27 |
| 37 | Umejiaku Nneka,& Enemchukwu Rose. (2014, February), "HUMAN RIGHTS OF PRISONERS IN NIGERIA: AN OVERVIEW", UNIZIK Law Journal, Vol. 10, pp 221-233 |
| 38 | Umejiaku N.O. & Nosike O.C.. (2013, September), "Abortion: Violation of the Reproductive Health Rights of Women in Nigeria:Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", Journal of Private & Public Law, Vol. 5, pp 275-287 |
| 39 | Ifemeje S.C, Umejiaku N.O. (2013, February), "A Critique of Incessant Violations of Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights in Nigeria", Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, Vol. 2 |
| 40 | Ifemeje S.C., Umejiaku N.O, Nosike O.C. (2012, November), "The Constitutionality of Lawyers Dress Codes in Nigeria,", Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review, Vol. 2 |
| 41 | Umejiaku Nneka Obiamaka. (2010, March), "Abortion: Advocating for the Rights of The Unborn Child", Capital Bar Journal, Vol. -1, (Issue 1), pp 12-26 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nneka Umejiaku, Ada Rose Emenchukwu. (2023, July), "Gender Issues with Contemporary African Culture: A Legal Appraisal", |
| 2 | Nneka Umejiaku, Ada Rose Emenchukwu. (2023, July), "Youths and Child Empowerment in Nigeria: A Legal Appraisal", |
| 3 | Nneka Umejiaku. (2023, May), "Empowerment of youth and children in Nigeria: Legal appraisal", |
| 4 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka. (2022, March), "THE IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE ON IGBO CULTURE AND YOUTHS IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL APPRAISAL", |
| 5 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka. (2021, June), "Appraisal On The Rights Of Children In Correctional Institution: Security Threat To South In Nigeria", |
| 6 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka. (2019, November), "Advocating For Forensic Psychologist In The Administration Of Juvenile Justice System In Nigeria.", |
| 7 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka. (2018, June), "Violation Of Health And Reproductive Rights Of Women In Nigeria: Critique.", |
| 8 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka. (2018, June), "Education And Industrialization: The Place Of Women", |
| 9 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka. (2016, February), "Legal Framework For The Enforcement Of Cyber Law And Cyber Ethics In Nigeria.", |
| 10 | Umejiaku, Nneka Obiamaka. (2014, May), "Igbo Leadership And Gender Right Dimension: Anambra State In Focus", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Legal and Economic Implications of Women Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Onuoha Amaka Damaris 2018396003F |
| 2 | "An Analysis of the Principles of Sentencing and Punishment Under the Nigerian Criminal Law" (2021). Completed Masters project by Tordue James Amande 2018396035F |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "INVESTIGATION OF CHILD POVERTY CHALLENGES AND ASSESSMENT OF OUT OF SCHOOL CHILDREN PROBLEMS IN ANAMBRA STATE: IMPLICATION FOR POLICY AND LEGAL MITIGATION FRAMEWORKS" (June, 2023 to March, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by INSTITUTION BASED RESEARCH (IBR) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of commercial and Property Law Vol 10(1)" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of commercial and Property Law Vol 10(1)" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Commercial and Property Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University VOL. 9, NO. 3" (October, 2022) |
| 4 | Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (January, 2022) |
| 5 | Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (February, 2022) |
| 6 | Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (December, 2022) |
| 7 | Editor, "Functions of Executives and Empirical Development Strategies for this Millennium: A Festschrift for Prof. Joseph Chukwuneke Okoye" (October, 2022) |
| 8 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Commercial and Property Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University VOL. 8, No. 5" (October, 2021) |
| 9 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Commercial and Property Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University VOL. 8, No. 4" (September, 2021) |
| 10 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Commercial and Property Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University VOL. 9, NO. 2" (October, 2021) |
| 11 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Commercial and Property Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University VOL. 8, No. 3" (August, 2021) |
| 12 | Editor, "Journal of Commercial and Property Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University VOL. 8, NO. 1" (February, 2021) |
| 13 | Editor, "Journal of Commercial and Property Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University VOL. 7, NO. 2" (February, 2020) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner for Final Year Students Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu" (March, 2022 to July, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner for Final Year Students in Faculty of Law Renaissance University" (August, 2021 to August, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Head of Department, Commercial and Property Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (April, 2021) |
| 2 | Chief Welfare Officer, "Chairman Welfare Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe Women Association." (June, 2019) |
| 3 | Senate Representative, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (February, 2017 to February, 2021) |
| 4 | Welfare Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (February, 2017 to February, 2021) |
| 5 | Member, "Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (September, 2014) |
| 6 | Assistant Chief Exam Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (February, 2014 to February, 2016) |
| 7 | Assistant Welfare Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (February, 2012 to February, 2017) |
| 8 | Exam Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (November, 2011 to October, 2019) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "THE IMPACT OF DRUG ABUSE ON IGBO CULTURE AND YOUTHS IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL APPRAISAL", (Igbo Studies Association 19th Annual International Conference (ISA 2022)), 12th May, 2022 to 14th May, 2022; Dominican University Illinois Chicago U.S.A. (Zoom) |
| 2 | "Women Law And Human Rights: A Call For Gender Balance.", (International Conference on Gender and Women Studies.), 16th November, 2020 to 17th November, 2020; Thailand (Zoom) |
| 3 | "Advocating For Forensic Psychologist In The Administration Of Juvenile Justice System In Nigeria.", (Nigerian Association of Forensic Psychologist), 11th November, 2019 to 15th November, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "Education And Industrialization: The Place Of Women", (Unizik Business School), 25th June, 2018 to 25th June, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "Violation Of Health And Reproductive Rights Of Women In Nigeria: Critique.", (5th International Conferences on Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS 2018).), 19th June, 2018 to 19th June, 2018; Bangkok Thailand. |
| 6 | "The 50th Annual Conference of The Nigerian Association of Law Teachers", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 11th June, 2018 to 16th June, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 7 | "The 51 Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teacher's", (Nigerian Law School), 6th June, 2018 to 6th June, 2018; Bwari, Abuja |
| 8 | "The 49th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association of Law Teacher's", (University of Nasarawa State), 22nd May, 2016 to 27th May, 2016; Keffi |
| 9 | "Legal Framework For The Enforcement Of Cyber Law And Cyber Ethics In Nigeria.", (University of Pretoria), 22nd February, 2016 to 23rd February, 2016; South Africa |
| 10 | "The 48th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association of Law Teacher's", (College of Law, Afe Babalola University), 31st May, 2015 to 5th June, 2015; Ado Ekiti |
| 11 | "The 47th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association of Law Teacher's", (Faculty of Law, Ebonyi State University, Abakiliki), 2nd June, 2014 to 6th June, 2014; Ebonyi State University, Abakiliki |
| 12 | "Human Trafficking in Igbo Land: An Appraisal of Existing Legal Framework Aimed at Combating Human Trafficking", (14th International Conferen of Igbo Studies Association (2016)), 10th May, 2014 to 12th May, 2014; Dominican University Illinois Chicago U.S.A |
| 13 | "Leadership and Gender Right Dimension: Anambra State in Focus", (12th International Conference of Igbo Studies Association (ISA 2014)), 10th May, 2014 to 12th May, 2014; Dominican University Illinois Chicago U.S.A |
| 14 | "The 54 Annual Conference of the Nigeria Association of Law Teacher's", (University of Ibadan), university of Ibadan |