Prof. Nnama Meshach Umenweke
Prof. Nnama Meshach Umenweke is a PROFESSOR in PUBLIC LAW Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Professor Nnama Meshach Umenweke. A lawyer, Notary public and a Lecturer in the Faculty of Law, Unizik. I have been a professor of Tax Law since 2014 with a PhD in Commercial and Property Law. I was elected Dean of Faculty of Law in 2018 and served till 2020. I have held various positions as well as chairing various committees within and outside the school. I am currently the Chief Legal officer of the university and a member of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University governing council.
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Address: | Public Law, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF LAW |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PUBLIC LAW |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2007) October, 2002 to July, 2007 PhD Commercial And Property Law |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (Master Degree, April, 2002) October, 1999 to April, 2002 LL.M Commercial And Property Law |
| 3 | Nigeria Law School, Lagos. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 1991) October, 1990 to December, 1991 Council Of Legal Education Certificate Nigerian Law School |
| 4 | Anambra State University of Technology. (Bachelor Degree, October, 1990) October, 1986 to July, 1990 LL.B Law |
| 5 | Dennis Memorial Grammar School.. (GCE, June, 1986) September, 1980 to June, 1986 WAEC General Certificate Of Education |
| 6 | Oluyole Nursery and Primary School. (FSLC, June, 1980) September, 1975 to June, 1980 |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (November, 2020) October, 2020 to November, 2020 Certificate Of Fellowship Of Chatered Arbitrators Arbitration |
| 2 | The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria. (August, 2020) August, 2020 to August, 2020 Certificate Of Admission As Associate Into The Chartered Institute Of Taxation Of Nigeria Taxation |
| 3 | Institute of Chatered Mediators (December, 2019) November, 2019 to December, 2019 Certificate Of Felowship Of Lnstitute Of Chartered Mediators Mediation |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chief Legal Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. March, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Representative of Convocation University Council, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. July, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Professor, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka. October, 2014 to Present |
| 4 | Reader/Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka. October, 2011 to September, 2014 |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka. October, 2008 to September, 2011 |
| 6 | Lecturer 1, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka. October, 2005 to September, 2008 |
| 7 | Lecturer 2, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka. April, 2002 to September, 2005 |
| 8 | Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka. June, 2000 to April, 2002 |
| 9 | Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. June, 2000 to Present |
| 10 | Head of Chambers, M. N. Umenweke & Company Imperial Chambers, Lagos. January, 1994 to December, 2000 |
| 11 | Deputy Head of Chambers, Agbo Igibtade and Co. Apete Chambers Lagos January, 1992 to January, 1994 |
| 12 | Lecturer in Company Law, Faculty of Business and Social Sciences, University of Ilorin, Kwara State September, 1991 to September, 1992 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Meshach Nnama Umenweke, Ikenna Alumona, Madumelu H. C. Madubueze, Justin O. Nwankwo, Chukwunonso S. Ekesiobi, Chukwuemeka N. Etodike. (2021, March) Health Security and Contemporary Issues on Covid-19 Experience in Nigeria: A multidisciplinary Enquiry , pp 1-20 |
| 2 | Meshach N. Umenweke, Maureen O. Ugwu. (2021, March) The COVID-19 Pandemic and Security Challenges in Nigeria: A legal Review |
| 3 | Meshach Nnama Umenweke, Kenneth Kingsley Ezeibe,. (2014, March) Legal Basis for Entrepreneurship in Nigeria |
| 4 | Meshach N. Umenweke. (2013, April) Tax Laws and Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria: Anambra State as a Focal Point |
| 5 | Meshach N. Umenweke, Kachidobelu J.Bielu. (2013, July) The Best of Judgement Assessment by Nigerian Tax Authorities- An Affront to the Rules of Natural Justice? |
| 6 | Kenneth Kingsley Ezeibe, Meshach Nnama Umenweke. (2013, May) An exegesis of the Conflict Between Capital Accretion and Capital Gains Tax in Nigeria |
| 7 | Kenneth Kingsley Ezeibe, Meshach Nnama Umenweke. (2011, March) The Law of Contempt of Court in Nigeria |
| 8 | Meshach Nnama Umenweke, Kenneth Kingsley Ezeibe,. (2011, September) Rules of Statutory Interpretation in Nigeria |
| 9 | Dr. Meshach Nnama Umenweke. (2011, March) Dr. Meshach Nnama Umenweke |
| 10 | Meshach Nnama Umenweke, Kenneth Kingsley Ezeibe,. (2009, March) General Principles of Commercial Arbitration in Nigeria |
| 11 | Meshach Nnama Umenweke. (2009, March) Partnership Law in Nigeria |
| 12 | Nnama Meshach Umenweke. (2006, March) Okonkwo v CCB (Nig) Plc |
| 13 | Meshach Nnama Umenweke. (2006, March) Shell Pet. Co. (Nig) Ltd v FBIR |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Meshach Nnama Umenweke, Nwadiuso Evangeline Agada. (2021, January), "Jurisdiction, Independence and Operations of the Tax Appeal Tribunal in Nigeria: Case for Establishment of Tax Divisions at the Superior Courts", Law and Social Justice Review (LASJURE), Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Professor M. N. Umenweke, C. O. Nwabachili, C. A. Nwokwu. (2021, January), "Ownership and Control of Mineral Resources in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 3 | M. N. Umenweke, A. E. Obidinma and Uwandu Jonathan Chukwunonyerem. (2021, May), "Control of Administrative Legislations: What Nigeria is", Journal of Public and Private Law (UNIZIK), Vol. 11 |
| 4 | Meshach N. Umenweke, William A. Chukwuma. (2020, January), "An Analytical Review of the Extant Tax Laws on Resolution of Business Tax Disputes in Nigeria", International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 1 |
| 5 | Prof. Meshach N. Umenweke, Ginikachi Nkem Onyenukporo. (2020, January), "An Examination of the Legal Framework for Electronic Commerce Taxation in Nigeria: The Finance Act 2019 in Perspective", Intrenational Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Onyeka C. Aduma, M. N. Umenweke. (2020, January), "The Scope of Insider trading Liability for Tippees under the Nigeria'a Investment and Securities Act.", International Review of Law and Jurispundence, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-7 |
| 7 | Meshach N. Umenweke, Onyeka C. Aduma. (2020, September), "Regulation of Insider Trading in Nigeria and USA: A Comparative Analysis.", International Review of Law and Jurispundence, Vol. 2, (Issue 3) |
| 8 | Okoyeh Elizabeth I, Nwokeabia Nkeiru C, Umenweke Meshach N. (2018, June), "Evaluation of Amaubiri Diorite Deposit for Quary Purposes", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 40-44 |
| 9 | Professor Meshach Umenweke, Kenneth Kingsley Ezeibe. (2018, March), "Examining the Validity of the Taxes and Levies (Approved List for Collection) Act (Amendment) Order 2015", The Gravitas Review of Business and Property Law, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 146-159 |
| 10 | M. N. Umenweke, E.S. Ifediora. (2016, September), "The Law and Practice of Electronic Taxation in Nigeria: The Gains and Challenges", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurispundence, Vol. 7 |
| 11 | Meshach Nnama Umenweke, Kenneth Kingsley Ezeibe,. (2015, April), "Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) V Tax Appeal Tribunal & 3others- The Constitutionality of the Jurisdiction of the Tax Appeal Tribunal Revisited.", International Journal of Innovative Business and Law Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 73-81 |
| 12 | Ikenga K. E. Oraegbunam, Meshach N.Umenweke, Chienye Okafor. (2015, April), "Appraisal of the Legal Regime for Maritime Industry and Arbitration in Nigeria: Recipe for Economic Growth", International Journal of Innovative Business and Law Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 61-72 |
| 13 | Kenneth Kingsley Ezeibe, Meshach Nnama Umenweke. (2015, April), "A Critical Review of the Law of Environmental Protection for Manufacturing Industries in Nigeria.", International Journal of Business and Law Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 82-104 |
| 14 | M. N. Umenweke. S. U. Nweke-Eze. (2014, July), "A Critical Appraisal of the Collection of Property Taxes by State Governments in Nigeria", Journal of Public and Private Law (UNIZIK), Vol. 6 |
| 15 | Kenneth Kingsley Ezeibe, Meshach Nnama Umenweke. (2014, June), "The Nexus Between Environmental Law, Social Justice and Development- An overview of the Practical Realities in Environmental Protection in Nigeria.", Asian Research Journal of Multidisciplinary, Vol. 1, (Issue 23), pp 724-754 |
| 16 | Kenneth Kingsley Ezeibe, Meshach Nnama Umenweke. (2014, August), "A Critical Review of the Law of Environmental Impact Assessment; Its Utility and Enforcement in Nigeria.", Asian Research Journal of Multidisciplinary, Vol. 1, (Issue 26), pp 277-299 |
| 17 | M. N. Umenweke.. (2012, April), "The Power to Impose and Collect Consumption Tax in Nigeria- Attorney General of Lagos State V Eko Hotels Ltd and Anor (2008) all FWLR (pt398)235, Re-visited.", Tax Law Journal of Nigeria, Vol. 1 |
| 18 | Nkechi Gloria Ezeabasili, Ph.D, Meschack Nnama Umenweke, Ph.D. (2011, July), "Environmental Degradation in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria: Effects on Women", Journal of Women and Minority Rights, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 19 | Dr. M. N. Umenweke, A.R. Aladegbaiye Esq.. (2011, September), "Powers and Duties of the Coporate Affairs Commission as a Regulatory Body in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurispundence, Vol. 2 |
| 20 | M. N. Umenweke, A. R. Aladegbaiye. (2011, December), "Tax Collection in Nigeria", Journal of International Taxation, Vol. 22, (Issue 12) |
| 21 | M. N. Umenweke.. (2011, August), "Appraising the Potency of Tax Enforcement Laws in Nigeria", Journal of Public and Private Law, Vol. 4 |
| 22 | M. N. Umenweke, A. R. Aladegbaiye. (2011, March), "Challenges of Tax Assessment and Imposition in Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Business and Corporate Law, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 36-50 |
| 23 | Dr. M. N. Umenweke. (2010, July), "The Pitfalls of the Federal Inland Revenue Act of 2007", Capital Bar Journal, pp 33-42 |
| 24 | Meshach Nnama Umenweke, Kenneth Kingsley Ezeibe,. (2010, September), "The Relevance of Residency in the Assessment of Tax Liability", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurispundence |
| 25 | M. N. Umenweke, A. R. Aladegbaiye. (2010, April), "The Legality of Tax Collection by Force in Nigeria", APOGEE Journal of Business, Property and Constitutional Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 4) |
| 26 | Dr. M. N. Umenweke. (2009, February), "Taxation of Foreign Companies Operating Illegally in Nigeria", Journal of Public and Private Law (UNIZIK), Vol. 1 |
| 27 | Meshach Nnama Umenweke. (2009, October), "Checking incidence of Double Taxation in the Nigerian Tax Regime", APOGEE Journal of Business, Property and Constitutional Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 65-79 |
| 28 | Dr. M. N. Umenweke. (2008, August), "Delegation of Tax Collection and Administration in Nigeria- Is it Illegal?", Journal of International Taxation, Vol. 19, (Issue 8) |
| 29 | Dr. M. N. Umenweke. (2007, July), "Current Position of Taxing Powers Under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.", Court Digest, Vol. 11, pp 23-28 |
| 30 | Dr. M. N. Umenweke. (2007, October), "Income Tax Law and Assessment of Tax Payable by Legal Practioners", Court Digest, Vol. 12, pp 3-19 |
| 31 | Umenweke Nnama Meshach. (2007, June), "Understanding the Value Added Tax system and the VAT tribunal", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 6 |
| 32 | Nnama M. Umenweke. (2005, May), "The Ingredients of a Binding Customary Arbitration Revisited: A Critic of the Case of Egesemba V Onuzurike (2002)", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 5 |
| 33 | Meshach N. Umenweke. (2004, January), "Checking the incidence of Tax Avoidance and Tax Evasion: A Legal Viewpoint.", Modern Practice Journal of Finance and Investment Law., Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 34 | Umenweke M. N.. (2004, April), "The Requirement of the Prior Consent of the Attorney General before Government Property can be attached: A Clogg in the Wheel of Justice.", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 35 | Nnama M. Umenweke. (2004, July), "Company Tax Assessment, Objections, Protests and Appeals in Nigeria.", Modern Practice Journal of Finance and Investment Law., Vol. 8, (Issue 3) |
| 36 | Meshach Nnama Umenweke. (2002, July), "Re-Judicial Review of Domestic Arbitral Awards- Some Suggestions: A Rejoinder", Modern Practice Journal of Finance and Investment Law., Vol. 6, (Issue 3) |
| 37 | Meshach Nnama Umenweke. (2002, June), "Arbitrate Do not Litigate, Litigation id Frustrating: The Lawyer's View", The Nigerian Academic Forum, Vol. 2, (Issue 3) |
| 38 | Nnama M. Umenweke Esq.. (2001, November), "Understanding Taxation of Companies in Nigeria", The Nigerian Academic Forum, Vol. 1, (Issue 4) |
| 39 | Meshach N. Umenweke. (2001, January), "The Anti-Corruption Act: A Legislative Mockery", Modern Practice Journal of Finance and Investment Law., Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 40 | Meshach Nnama Umenweke. (2001, November), "A Synopsis of Environmental Laws in Nigeria", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 3) |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | C. N. Nwokeabia, K. K. Ibe, E. I. Okoyeh and M. N. Umenweke. "Viability of a Potential Quarry Rock Matter in Lekwesi Umunneochi area of Souheastern Nigeria using Geological and Geoelectrical Sounding Approach", (Research Work, 2016 May) |
| 2 | Dr. M. N. Umenweke. "Duties of the Legal Practitioner to the Court and the Society", (Others, 2008 January) |
| 3 | Umenweke Meshach. "Of Statute, Case Law and Affidavit Evidence.", (Others, 2000 October) |