Dr. Chioma Ogechukwu Nwabachili
Dr. Chioma Ogechukwu Nwabachili is a READER in INTERNATIONAL LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Chioma Ogechukwu Nwabachili; Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. I was formerly the Chief Examination Officer of the Faculty(2020-2022).Also, former lecturer in the Department of Private Law, Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
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Address: | International Law And Jurisprudence, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF LAW |
Department/Sub-Unit: | INTERNATIONAL LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2016) December, 2010 to December, 2016 Ph.D Law |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2010) January, 2007 to June, 2010 LL.M Law |
| 3 | Anambra State University, Igbariam. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2006) October, 2001 to June, 2006 LL.B Law |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Head of Department, International Law and Jurisprudence January, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Chairman, Dress Code Committee, Faculty of Law September, 2020 to Present |
| 3 | Chief Examination Officer, Faculty of Law January, 2020 to Present |
| 4 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2019 to Present |
| 5 | Chairman, Faculty Time Table Committee, University Of Nigeria, Nsukka October, 2016 to September, 2019 |
| 6 | Lecturer, University of Nigeria April, 2011 to November, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anyogu, FA, Nwabachili, CO, Eboh, PC. (2023, January), "Analysis of Section 24 of the Criminal Code in relation to Mens rea and Criminal Responsibility in Southern Nigeria", IJOCLLEP |
| 2 | Nwabachili, C O. (2022, May), "Re-examining the Chargeable Gains on Capital Gains Tax in Nigeria: Finance Act 2021 in Perspective", Law and Social Justice Review (LASJURE), Vol. -3, (Issue 2), pp 75-81 |
| 3 | Nwabachili, C.O. (2022, March), "Re-Appraising the Legal Framework for Imposition and Collection of Value Added Tax on Cross Border Transactions in Nigeria", International Journal of Law and Clinical Education, Vol. -3 |
| 4 | Nwabachili, C.O. (2022, June), "Re- Examining the Powers of Federal Inland Revenue Service in the Administration of Value Added Tax in Nigeria", African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. -6, (Issue 1), pp 44-50 |
| 5 | Nwabachili, C.O. (2022, April), "Re-Appraising the Legal Framework for Transfer Pricing In Nigeria", Law and Social Justice Review, Vol. -2, (Issue -3) |
| 6 | Nwabachili, C.O. (2022, July), "Re- Appraising the Tax Exemption of Religious Institutions in Nigeria: Theoretical Perspective", Law and Social Justice Review, Vol. -2, (Issue -2) |
| 7 | MN Umenweke, Nwabachili, C.O, Nwokwu, CA. (2022, May), "Ownership and Control of Mineral Resources in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy(IJOCLLEP), Vol. 3, (Issue -3) |
| 8 | Nwabachili, C.O. (2022, February), "Legitimizing the Taxation of Religious Institutions, Privately Owned Educational Institutions and Non Governmental Organisations", International Journal of Law, Vol. -8, (Issue -2), pp 52-59 |
| 9 | CC Obi-Ochiabutor, CA Ogbuabor, Nwabachili, CO. (2022, September), "Interpretation of the Mental Stress Taxonomy under Nigeria's Employees' Compensation Act 2010", Journal of African Law, pp 1-19 |
| 10 | Nwabachili, C O and Nwabachili, C C. (2022, September), "Taxing the Digital Sector of the Nigerian Economy: Challenges and Prospects", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property |
| 11 | Nwabachili, C.O. (2021, November), "Re-appraising the Tax Exemption of Religious Institutions in Nigeria; Theoretical Perspective", International Journal of Comparative law and legal Philosophy |
| 12 | Nwabachili, C.O, E.Ezeokeke. (2020, October), "Evaluating The Legal Protection Of Fashion Brands In The Fashion Industry In Nigeria", Bangladesh Institute of Legal Studies, Bangladesh, Vol. -22 |
| 13 | Nwabachili, C.O. (2020, September), "Critique Of Company Income Tax Act And Its Impact On Investments In Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Azikiwe, Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. -1, (Issue 1) |
| 14 | Nwabachili C.O, C. Obi-Ochiabutor. (2020, April), "Comparative Appraisal Of The "Not For Profit" Exemption Clauses In The Tax Laws Of Nigeria, United Kingdom, United State Of America And Austria.", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 1 |
| 15 | Nwabachili, C.O. (2019, November), "Evaluating The Criminal Liability Of The Bystanders Of Cyber Bullying In Nigeria", International Journal of African Law |
| 16 | Nwabachili, C.O, Ugwuanyi, I, Nwafor, N. (2019, September), "Evaluating The Taxability Of Cryptocurrency In Nigeria, Lessons From USA And Australia", Derivatives and Financial Instruments Journal |
| 17 | Nwabachili, C.O, Obika, C.. (2019, February), "Re-appraising The Tax Exemptions Of Charitable, Non Governmental And Religious Organisations In", Elixir International Journal, Vol. -127 |
| 18 | Nwafor, NA, Onyeabor, E, Nwabachili, CO, Obuka, UB. (2019, September), "The Universality of the " Good Faith Doctrine under the CISG; the Chinese Perspective", International Company and Commercial Law Review, Vol. -30, (Issue -8) |
| 19 | Nwabachili, C.O, Eze I.P, Nwafor N.A. (2018, April), "Appraisal of Nigerian Tax Laws and their Effects on Investments in Nigeria", Elixir International Journal |
| 20 | Nwafor, N.A, Duru,O, Nwabachili, C.O. (2017, March), "Thou Shall not Kill: The Constitutionality of Death Penalty under Nigerian Legal System", Issues in Legal Scholarship |
| 21 | Nwabachili, C.O, Nwabachili, C.C. (2015, June), "Authorship and Ownership of Copyright;A Critical Review", Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, Vol. -33, pp 1-4 |
| 22 | Nwabachili, C.O, Nwabachili, C.C. (2015, July), "Challenges to the Effective Protection of Industrial Designs in Nigeria", Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, Vol. -33, pp 7-15 |
| 23 | Nwabachili, C.O, Nwabachili, C.C, Agu, H.U. (2015, July), "The Challenges of Enforcing Intellectual Property Rights across the ECOWAS States:the Nigerian Experience", Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, Vol. -34, pp 67-72 |
| 24 | Nwabachili, C.O, Nwabachili, C.C. (2015, March), "Ethnic and Religious Influences on the Traditional African Family in Nigeria: A legal Critique", International Journal of Business and Law ResearchLaw Re, Vol. -3, (Issue -1), pp 89-99 |
| 25 | Nwabachili, C.O, Nwabachili, C.C. (2015, October), "Intellectual Property Rights: Basis and Impediments to Effective Protection", The Nigerian Law Journal, Vol. -18, (Issue -1), pp 171-182 |
| 26 | Nwabachili, C.O, Nwabachili, C.C. (2015, December), "Intellectual Property Rights and Economic Development", Journal of Economics and Sustainable Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 14), pp 216-219 |
| 27 | Nwabachili, C.O, Nwabachili, C.C. (2013, January), "Problems Associated with the Effective Protection of Patents in Nigeria", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. -1, (Issue -9), pp 148-169 |
| 28 | Attoh, N, Nwabachili, C.O. (2012, March), "Understanding and Applying the Public Interest Override to Freedom of Information Exemptions:Guidelines from International Best Practices", Nigerian Juridical Review, Vol. 10, pp 223-247 |
| 29 | Nwabachili, C.O, Nwabachili, C.C. (2012, June), "Justification for Effective Copyrights Protection in Nigeria", University of Benin , Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 3, pp 262-269 |
| 30 | Nwabachili, C.O, Nwabachili, C.C. (2012, September), "The Effect of Corruption on the Enforcement of Intellectual Protection Property Rights", Port Harcourt Law Journal, Vol. -4, (Issue -2), pp 261-266 |
| 31 | Nwabachili, C.O, Nwabachili, C.C. (2011, March), "Assignment and Licensing of Copyright: A Comparative Analysis", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 239-252 |
| 32 | Nwabachili, C.O, Nwabachili, C.C. (2011, May), "Trademarks Malpractices: The Basis for Protection", University of Benin , Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 434-442 |
| 33 | Nwabachili, C.O. (2010, September), "The Impediments to Effective Trademarks Protection in Nigeria", Business Law Review, Vol. -1, (Issue -1), pp 36-58 |
| 34 | Nwabachili, C.O. (2010, October), "Challenges to Effective Tax Administration in Nigeria", Business Law Review, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 69-81 |
| 35 | Nwabachili, C.O. (2010, December), "The Rationale for Trademarks Protection", University of Jos Law Journal, Vol. -9, (Issue -2), pp 367-373 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "An Appraisal of the Role of Multi door Court House in the Administration of Justice in Nigeria." (2022). Completed Masters project by Ezeh, Martina Oluchi |
| 2 | "Emerging Global Trends in the Making of a People's Oriented Constitution: A Comparative Analysis" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Peter Iyeh(2012397011F) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (February, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Refugee Law and International Criminal Justice" (May, 2022) |
| 3 | Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence" (April, 2022) |
| 4 | Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence" (September, 2022) |
| 5 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence" (April, 2021) |
| 6 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (August, 2021) |
| 7 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (September, 2021) |
| 8 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (October, 2021) |
| 9 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence" (September, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Comparative Overview of Tax Amnesty Policy Implementation in NIgeria" (July, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "External Examinership of 2021/2022 Degree Examination of the Faculty of Law, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University." (March, 2022 to August, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Facuty Internal Defence" (September, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence" (August, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence" (July, 2022 to November, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Chief Examiner, "2021/2022 Degree Examination of Faculty of Law, Renaissance University" (July, 2022 to July, 2022). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Chief Examiner, "2020/2021 Degree Examination of Faculty of Law, Renaissance University." (August, 2021 to August, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 7 | Chief Examiner, "External Examinership" (August, 2020 to August, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, University Senate, "Head of Department, International Law and Jurisprudence" (January, 2022) |
| 2 | Member, "University High School Board" (July, 2021) |
| 3 | Member, "University High School Policy Formulation Committee" (August, 2021) |
| 4 | Post Graduate Supervisor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2021) |
| 5 | Post Graduate Supervisor, "University of Nigeria" (June, 2019 to November, 2019) |
| 6 | Legal Adviser, "Umuoji Improvement Union, Women's Wing" (May, 2017 to June, 2019) |
| 7 | Member, "University of Nigeria, Senate, Time Table Committee" (December, 2016 to September, 2019) |
| 8 | Member, "University of Nigeria, Senate, Time Table Committee" (December, 2016 to September, 2019) |
| 9 | Chairman, "Parents/ Teachers Association, Blossom Fount Model School, Awka" (September, 2016 to September, 2019) |
| 10 | Member, "University of Nigeria, Faculty of Law Examination Committee" (March, 2015 to September, 2019) |
| 11 | Legal Adviser, "Golden Ladies of Virtue Association" (July, 2015 to June, 2017) |
| 12 | Member, "University of Nigeria, Faculty of Law Dress Code Committee" (May, 2014 to August, 2017) |
| 13 | Member, "Welfare Committee, Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria" (September, 2013 to October, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers" (member since 2011), http://www.nalt.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" (member since 2007), https:// nigerianbar.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "2nd International Hybrid Conference on the Role of Accounting, Finance and Management in Realization of Agenda 2030", (School of Financial Studies, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State), 28th September, 2022 to 29th September, 2022; Zoom |
| 2 | "2nd International Hybrid Conference on the Role of Accounting, Finance and Management in Realization of Agenda 2030", (School of Financial Studies, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State), 28th September, 2022 to 29th September, 2022; Zoom |
| 3 | "2nd Interdisciplinary Academic Conference", (Department of Accountancy, School of Financial Studies, Federal Oko Polytechnic), 16th August, 2022 to 19th August, 2022; Alumni Hall |
| 4 | "2nd Interdisciplinary Academic Conference", (Department of Accountancy, School of Financial Studies, Federal Oko Polytechnic), 16th August, 2022 to 19th August, 2022; Alumni Hall |
| 5 | "2nd Interdisciplinary Academic Conference", (Department of Accountancy, School of Financial Studies, Federal Oko Polytechnic), 16th August, 2022 to 19th August, 2022; Alumni Hall |
| 6 | "The 53rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers", (NALT), 7th February, 2022 to 11th February, 2022; Zoom |
| 7 | "Unizik Business School (UBS) International Conference. Development and Sustainability of African Economies(The Security Challenge)", (Unizik Business School), 25th October, 2021 to 26th October, 2021; UBS Hall |
| 8 | "Conference", (International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation), 5th October, 2018 to 11th October, 2018; New York |
| 9 | "The 51st Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers", (NALT), 1st June, 2018 to 6th June, 2018; Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja |
| 10 | "The 50th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association of Law Teachers", (NALT), 11th June, 2017 to 17th June, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 11 | "2nd International Hybrid Conference on the Role of Accounting, Finance and Management in Realization of Agenda 2030", (School of Financial Studies, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State), Zoom |
| 12 | "2nd Interdisciplinary Academic Conference", (Department of Accountancy, School of Financial Studies, Federal Oko Polytechnic), Alumni Hall |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Society of Women in Taxation, Anambra State Chapter. Inauguration and Investiture of the Pioneer Coordinator.", (Society of Women in Taxation), 14th September, 2022 to 14th September, 2022; Hilton Leisure Resort and Hotel Limited, Awka |
| 2 | "Mandatory, Continuous. Capacity Training Programm for all Postgraduate Teachers/ Supervisiors of the University of Nigeria", (University of Nigeria), 11th November, 2018 to 11th November, 2018; physical |
| 3 | "Mandatory, Continuous. Capacity Training Programm for all Postgraduate Teachers/ Supervisiors of the University of Nigeria", (University of Nigeria), 7th November, 2018 to 7th November, 2018; physical |
| 4 | "Mandatory, Continuous. Capacity Training Programm for all Postgraduate Teachers/ Supervisiors of the University of Nigeria", (University of Nigeria), 6th October, 2018 to 7th October, 2018; physical |