Dr. Machebe Victor Ozioko
Dr. Machebe Victor Ozioko is a PROFESSOR in CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
|  |
Personal Information
Email: | |
Phone: | |
Address: | Clinical Legal Education, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF LAW |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2018) June, 2002 to May, 2018 PhD In Law International Law |
| 2 | Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife. (Master Degree, October, 1998) October, 1995 to October, 1998 Master Of Laws Law |
| 3 | Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife. (Master Degree, November, 1993) October, 1995 to October, 1998 Master Of Laws LLM |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1992) November, 1988 to November, 1992 LLB Law |
| 5 | University of Nigeria, Secondary school Nsukka. (SSCE, June, 1988) September, 1982 to June, 1988 |
| 6 | Community Primary School, Ihe owerri Nsukka, Nigeria. (FSLC, July, 1982) September, 1979 to July, 1982 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, Legal Advisory Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka September, 2016 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka September, 2016 to Present |
| 3 | Convener, ASUU legal committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2016 to January, 2018 |
| 4 | Member, Ad-Hoc committee on Contract Awards to earthworks and Ital Ltd, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2011 to Present |
| 5 | Ah. HOD Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2006 to October, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
|---|---|
| 1 | MVC Ozioko, Nneka Umejiaku and Ahuchogu G.U.. (2022, January) Judicial Precedents in Nigeria |
| 2 | Ozioko M.VC PhD. (2015, January) Confluence of Custom, Law and Sound Adjudication: Case Comment on Gabriel Nzewi vs George Nwachukwu and Anor Onitsha: Great- M Prints & Ideas |
| 3 | Oji E.A , Ozioko M.V.C PhD, Ahuchogu G.. (2005, January) Globalization and New Perspectives in Corporate Governance Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Onah Anthony Chinedu, Uzoka Ngozi Chisom & Ozioko MVC. (2023, April), "An Examination of the Right of Local Government to Revoke a Right of Occupancy under the Land Use Act", Unizik Law Journal |
| 2 | M.V.C Ozioko , Onah A. Chinedu ,Chukwubuikem J. Azoro. (2022, November), "Distinctiveness and Registration of Trade Marks under the Trade Marks Act", Journal of Law & Human Rights, Vol. 6, (Issue 2) |
| 3 | M.V.C Ozioko , Onah A. Chinedu ,Chukwubuikem J.S. Azoro. (2022, December), "Legal Insight to the Grant and Revocation of Patent in Nigeria", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 4 | M.V.C Ozioko PhD, Chukwubuikem J.S Azoro, Chinedu A. Onah. (2022, October), "Legal Insight to the Grant and Revocation of Patents in Nigeria", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence |
| 5 | F. A Anyogu and M.V.C Ozioko. (2022, January), "Intellectual Property and Sustainability of Global Development Processes in Nigeria", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence |
| 6 | M.V.C Ozioko. (2022, January), "The Relevance of Intellectual Property in Mergers and Acquisitions", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy |
| 7 | M.V.C Ozioko PhD. (2022, September), "Statutory Techniques for Environmental Control in Nigeria: Criminal Sanctions and Ministerial Orders", African Journal of Criminal Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 7 |
| 8 | M.V.C Ozioko PhD, Chinedu A. Onah. (2022, May), "A Retrospective Evaluation of the Privatization and Commercialisation Policy in Nigeria", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 9 | M.V.C Ozioko PhD, Chinedu A. Onah. (2021, January), "Examining the Role of the Land Use Act in Promoting Foreign Investment in Nigeria", Law & Social Justice Review, Vol. 2, (Issue 3) |
| 10 | Okoye Jude Uchenna & MVC Ozioko. (2019, January), "Imprisonment in Nigeria: A Comparative Study", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 15 |
| 11 | Ikenga Oraegbunam, M.V.C Ozioko and Chukwubuikem J. Azoro. (2019, April), "Remedies for Breach of Environmental Standards in Nigeria", International Journal of Innovative Legal and Political Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 3) |
| 12 | Ikenga Oraegbunam, M.V.C Ozioko and Chukwubuikem J. Azoro. (2019, July), "A Critical Review of the Legal Regime for the Maintenance of Environmental Standards in Nigeria: Bio and Hydro Energy Sector in Focus", International Journal of Innovative Legal and Policy Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| 13 | Ikenga Oraegbunam, M.V.C Ozioko and Chukwubuikem J. Azoro. (2019, July), "Mechanisms for Enforcement of Environmental Standards in", International Journal of Innovative Legal and Policy Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| 14 | M.V.C Ozioko PhD , Ikenga Oraegbunam PhD. (2019, July), "Jurisdiction over Trade Mark Matters in Nigeria. The Unsettled Question of Passing Off", International Journal of Innovative Legal and Political Studies |
| 15 | Ikenga Oraegbunam, M.V.C Ozioko, Chinyere Osim. (2019, July), "Nature and Principles of Sentencing in Criminal Jurisprudence in Nigeria", International Journal of Innovative Legal and Political Studies |
| 16 | Ikenga Oraegbunam PhD, M.V.C Ozioko PhD and Adeola Elizabeth Adeyemi. (2019, July), "An Appraisal of Corporate Criminal Liability in Nigeria", International Journal of Innovative Legal and Political Studies |
| 17 | Prof Felicia Anyogu and M.V.C Ozioko PhD. (2019, July), "An Appraisal of the Laws Regulating Refugee and Asylum Status in Nigeria", International Journal of Business and Law Research |
| 18 | Prof Felicia Anyogu and M.V.C Ozioko PhD. (2019, July), "The Interface of Criminal and Social Justice and Women Empowerment in Nigeria", International Journal of Business and Law Research |
| 19 | M.V.C Ozioko PhD , Ikenga Oraegbunam PhD. (2019, January), "Foreign Investment, Human Rights and National Development: A Jurisprudential Approach:", African Journal of Law and Human Rights |
| 20 | M.V.C Ozioko PhD , Ikenga Oraegbunam PhD. (2019, January), "The Law of Economic Sovereignty and Foreign Investment in Nigeria: The Way Forward", International Journal of Business and Law Research |
| 21 | Prof Felicia Anyogu and M.V.C Ozioko PhD. (2019, January), "Gender and Drug Control System: Examining of Drug Laws and Policies on Women in Nigeria", FIDA Nigeria Journal of Children and Gender Issues |
| 22 | Prof Felicia Anyogu and M.V.C Ozioko PhD. (2019, April), "Contentious Issues in DNA Testing: A Legal Pointer to Igbo People and their Values", International Journal of Innovative Research and Development |
| 23 | Oji E.A & Ozioko M.V.C PhD. (2016, February), "The Relevance of International Labour Organization Conventions to Promote Rights of Workers and Fair Labour and Industrial Practice in Nigeria", Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies I, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 24 | Oji E.A & Ozioko M.V.C PhD. (2015, December), "Duty of State to Enforce International Humanitarian Law vis A vis Duty to Protect Interest of It's Nationals", Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies I |
| 25 | MVC Ozioko & Ama Oji E.. (2014, April), "Prospects and Challenges of Domestication of International Law in Nigeria", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 10 |
| 26 | MVC Ozioko & Ama Oji E.. (2013, March), "The Challenges and Opportunities of E-commerce for the Nigerian Economy", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 27 | MVC Ozioko. (2013, March), "International Law and the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights: Present Realities and Future Challenges", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 28 | M.V.C Ozioko. (2011, September), "Effect of Globalization on Sovereignty of States", Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 2 |
| 29 | MVC Ozioko. (2011, March), "Emergency of Digital Technology: Implications for Copyright Protection in Nigeria", Unizik Law Journal |
| 30 | Oji E.A & Ozioko M.V.C PhD. (2011, January), "Effect of Globalisation on Sovereignty of States", Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence |
| 31 | M.V.C Ozioko & M.I.O Nwogu (Mrs). (2010, February), "Copyright Provisions Impacting on Access to Knowledge: A Comparative Analysis", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | M.V.C Ozioko. (1997, March), "Investors Protection under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990". , Master of Laws degree Thesis |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | M.V.C Ozioko PhD. (2018, September), "Road Traffic Infractions: Bane of Sanctity of Life on the Highway", |
| 2 | M.V.C Ozioko. (2017, June), "Criminal Law of Enugu State 2004: Challenges, Strategies and Guideline for Reform", |
| 3 | M.V.C Ozioko. (2017, April), "Intellectual Property Rights in Nigeria: Legal Issues with Emphasis on IP Policy for R&D Institutions", |
| 4 | Prof. Greg Nwakoby, M.V.C Ozioko. (2013, June), "Business/Product Registration with Relevant Regulatory Bodies", , Paper delivered at the Workshop on Business and Product Registration in Nigeria. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 5 | M.V.C Ozioko. (2012, December), "Revisiting the Essence of Front Loading and Pre-trial conference under the High Court Rules of Enugu State 2006", , Published in proceedings of ENBAR LAW week/ seminar |
| 6 | M.V.C Ozioko. (2011, December), "The High Court Rules of Enugu State 2006 and Speedy Dispensation of Justice. How far so far?", , Paper presented at the Annual Law Week/seminar of the Nigerian Bar Association Enugu Branch |
| 7 | M.V.C Ozioko. (2010, November), "Elections 2011: Protecting our Mandate-The New Electoral Act 2010", , Paper delivered at the FIDA National week/ Conference |
| 8 | M.V.C Ozioko. (2002, September), "Gender Rights and Roles vis-a-vis Students", |
| 9 | M.V.C Ozioko. (2002, September), "Democracy, Gender Rights and Roles vis-a-vis Students", , Paper delivered at Leadership Forum of the Students Union, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 10 | M.V.C Ozioko. (1999, August), "New Perspective in the Search for a New International Economic Order", , Paper delivered at International Law Week of the Nigeria Society of International Law |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | M.V.C Ozioko. "The Legal Regime of Crew and Passengers", (Presentation, 1997 January) Ile Ife Paper presented at Obafemi Awolowo University Ile Ife |
| 2 | M.V.C Ozioko. "A Critical Examination of the Rules Relating to Access to the Sea by Land-locked States", (Presentation, 1996 December) Ike Ife Seminar paper presented at Obafemi Awolowo University |
| 3 | M.V.C Ozioko. "International Monetary Institutions", (Presentation, 1996 November) Ile Ife Seminar paper presented at Obafemi Awolowo University |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "The Role of Intellectual Property in the Transfer of Biotechnology to Third world Countries: Nigeria As a Case Study" (2014). Completed Masters project by Ojeih Chukwunye Augusta, 2009396014F |
| 2 | "The Fair Use Principle: Implications for Copyright in Nigeria" (2010). Completed Masters project by Nnabuike Samuel Orji |
| 3 | "A Review of the Impact of Domestic Arbitration Practice on Administration of Justice in Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Okpala Chinedu Kanayochukwu 20083960029F |
| 4 | "Copyright Law in Nigeria and the Cyberspace: A Legal Examination" (2021). Completed Masters project by Ezema, Oforbuike Arthur |
| 5 | "The Role of the Nigerian Police Force in the Administration of Criminal Justice: Issues and Challenges" (2021). Completed Masters project by Omerede Blessing Nwadiuto/ 2015396061F |
| 6 | "Evaluation of the Adequacy and Efficacy of Foreign Investment Protection Laws in Nigeria" (2006). Completed Masters project by Chibuzo Onwuzuruoha 2006396014F |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Justice C.C Nweze Prize for Best Graduating Student" (May, 2016 to May, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by Justice C.C Nweze Prize for Best Graduating Student |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Justice C.C Nweze Prize for Best Graduating Student" (February, 2016 to December, 2016). Completed sponsored grant by Justice C.C Nweze Prize for Best Graduating Student |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "UNIZIK Law Journal" (August, 2015) |
| 2 | Editor, "UNIZIK Law Journal" (April, 2014) |
| 3 | Editor, "UNIZIK Law Journal" (May, 2005) |
| 4 | Editor, "UNIZIK LAW JOURNAL" (February, 2004) |
| 5 | Editor, "UNIZIK LAW JOURNAL" (January, 2001) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "UNIZIK Law Journal" (May, 2015) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "UNIZIK Law Journal" (March, 2014) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "A Comparative Overview of Neighbouring Rights and Copyright Laws in Nigeria" (January, 2007 to August, 2011). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Fair Dealing under the Nigerian Copyright Law" (January, 2005 to February, 2010). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "The Role of the Nigeria Police Force in the Administration of Criminal Justice: Issues and Challenges" (January, 2020). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Copyright Law in Nigeria and the Cyberspace: A Legal Examination" (January, 2020). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "A Review of the Impact of Domestic Arbitration Practice on Administration of Justice in Nigeria" (January, 2020). Ongoing Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Co-author, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Intellectual Property Policy Drafting Committee" (January, 2017 to December, 2017) |
| 2 | Chairman, Faculty of Law Exam Misconduct Panel, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2012 to October, 2012) |
| 3 | Legal Adviser, "Non Academic Staff Union of Universities, Unizik Chapter" (January, 2010) |
| 4 | Member, "Committee on the Review of the Enugu State Customary Court of Appeal Rules" (March, 2010) |
| 5 | Council member, "Nigerian Bar Association Section on Legal Practice" (January, 2010 to January, 2012) |
| 6 | Member, Faculty of Law Exam Misconduct Panel, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2009 to January, 2010) |
| 7 | Member, "Judicial Commission of Enquiry into the Enugu State Primary Education Board" (June, 2009) |
| 8 | Member, "Junior Staff Disciplinary Committee Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2008) |
| 9 | Member, "Strategic planning committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2007) |
| 10 | Member, "Curriculum Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2007) |
| 11 | Member, "DFID,Enugu State Judiciary Committee on the Review of the High Court Rules of Enugu" (January, 2004) |
| 12 | Member, "Senate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2003) |
| 13 | Member, Senate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2003 to January, 2008) |
| 14 | Secretary, "Nigerian Bar Association, Enugu Branch" (January, 2002 to January, 2004) |
| 15 | Legal Adviser, "Staff legal Adviser, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2000) |
| 16 | Social secretary, "Nigerian Bar Association, Enugu Branch" (January, 2000) |
| 17 | Staff legal Adviser, "Law Students Association, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2000 to January, 2005) |
| 18 | Degree project coordinator, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 1999) |
| 19 | Legal Adviser, "Nigerian Society of International Law" (January, 1998 to January, 2006) |
| 20 | Chairman, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University , Students Union Caretaker Committee on FoodAwka" (January, 1991 to December, 1999) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers" (member since 1999), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.nalt.org.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ANNOUNCEMENT-OF-2019-ELECTIONS-AND-CALL-FOR-NOMINATIONS.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwisgv2H5LL7AhUyT6QEHdwgCA8Q |
| 2 | Full Member, "Legal Defence and Assistance Project" (member since 1997), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://ledapnigeria.org/&ved=2ahUKEwi8ucn25rL7AhXQgv0HHX0jB1cQFnoECBcQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0ZD8-386d7BtejEi2_kpyu |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of International Law" (member since 1996), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://nsilaw.org/&ved=2ahUKEwiZifLN5bL7AhW5RaQEHaR1DG4QFnoECA8QAQ&usg=AOvVaw35-T68fQcVO1nNOgXrCmZ- |
| 4 | Full Member, "Civil Liberties Organization" (member since 1994), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://worldcat.org/identities/lccn-no92018864&ved=2ahUKEwjj6b-d5rL7AhXaVKQEHbRGBksQFnoECBQQAQ&usg=AOvVaw29FgAVbBVjeQhcz74jIX22 |
| 5 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" (member since 1993), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://nigerianbar.org.ng/membership-portal&ved=2ahUKEwiO9cPQ5LL7AhWLRKQEHc6MAkIQFnoECBUQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2WJjl27Hey7UWSW91kJXx7 |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association", (Nigerian Bar Association), 22nd August, 2022 to 26th August, 2022; Lagos |
| 2 | "Annual Conference of Nigerian Bar Association", (Nigerian Bar Association), 23rd August, 2021 to 27th August, 2021; Port Harcourt |
| 3 | "Unizik Academic Staff Exchange Tour", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University/Xiamen University Academic Staff Exchange Tour), 6th November, 2017 to 6th November, 2017; China |
| 4 | "50th Annual Conference of Nigerian Law Teachers", (Nigerian Law Teachers Association), 19th June, 2017 to 23rd June, 2017; Awka |
| 5 | "Annual Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association", (Nigerian Bar Association), 25th August, 2014 to 29th August, 2014; Owerri |
| 6 | "Annual Conference of Nigerian Law Teachers", (Nigerian Law Teachers), Ibadan |
| 7 | "Conference on Improving Road Safety in Anambra State", (Federal Road Safety Commission), Awka |