Prof. Nwamaka Adaora Iguh
Prof. Nwamaka Adaora Iguh is a PROFESSOR in HUMAN RIGHTS LAW Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Human Rights law, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF LAW |
Department/Sub-Unit: | HUMAN RIGHTS LAW |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2016) October, 2011 to June, 2016 Ph.D Constitutional Law |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, September, 2009) October, 2005 to July, 2009 LL.M Law |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2004) October, 2000 to August, 2004 LL.M Law |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1997) September, 1992 to July, 1997 LL.B Law |
| 5 | Holy Innocents Juniorate Covent, Nkpor. (SSCE, September, 1991) September, 1985 to July, 1991 West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate |
| 6 | Premier Primary School, Onitsha. (FSLC, October, 1987) September, 1979 to July, 1985 First School Leaving Cerificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2020 to October, 2022 |
| 2 | Postgraduate Supervisor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State May, 2017 to Present |
| 3 | Postgraduate Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State May, 2017 to Present |
| 4 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State May, 2017 to Present |
| 5 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State May, 2010 to May, 2016 |
| 6 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State May, 2007 to May, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Nwamaka Adaora IGUH, Boniface Ewulum, Alphonsus Maduka Ewuzie. (2023, April) Special needs Education from the Lens of interdisciplinary Dialogue Citihall International |
| 2 | B.N. Okpalaobi, H.O. Onyi-Ogelle, A. N. Iguh. (2022, April) Fundamentals of the Nigerian Legal System |
| 3 | Elizabeth A. Oji, Godwin N. Okeke, A. N. Iguh,. (2022, April) Fundamentals of the Nigerian Legal System |
| 4 | Amaka A. Iguh and B.E.Ewulum. (2021, February) Understanding Humanities from the Aspect of Law School of General Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe Unversity, Awka |
| 5 | Okpalobi,B., Iguh, A.N.. (2013, October) Nigerian Women and Right to Freedom from Discrimination |
| 6 | Ubanyionwu, C.J., Iguh, A.N.. (2013, August) Plea Bargain and Fight against Political Corruption in Nigeria |
| 7 | Arinze-Umobi C., Anyogu F., Iguh A.. (2011, September) Oil and Gas and the Nigerian Environment: The infraction of People Basic Fundamental Rights and the Need to Strike the Right Legal Balance |
| 8 | Oji E., Iguh A. N.. (2011, August) Conflicts of Laws in Nigeria |
| 9 | Arinze Umobi, C., Iguh, A.N.. (2011, October) The Nigerian Girl-Child Rights to Education and the Nexus with National Development |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Nwamaka Adaora IGUH; Florence Chinenye AKUBUILO; Obiageli Chinwe NNABUGWU; Chinedu A. ONAH; Chidera Laura IGUH. (2023, December), "THE ROLE OF PUBLIC CONSCIENCE IN THE ABSENCE OF SPECIFIC REGULATION FOR DRONE USE IN ARMED CONFLICT", Law and Social Justice Review (LASJURE), Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 2 | Nwamaka Adaora IGUH. (2023, December), "THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY AND THE QUESTION OF 25% IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION VICTORY", Law and Social Justice Review (LASJURE), Vol. 4, (Issue 2) |
| 3 | Nwamaka Adaora IGUH. (2023, May), "ELECTORAL OFFENCES IN NIGERIA AND THE REGIME OF SANCTIONS: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS*", INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE (IRLJ), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 33-38 |
| 4 | Nwamaka Adaora IGUH, PhD, Chinaza Michael EGWUATU.. (2023, August), "NEED FOR A STRICT OBSERVANCE OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 1999 (AS AMENDED) IN THE APPLICATION OF JUDICIAL REVIEW", African Journal of Law and Human Rights (AJLHR), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 83-88 |
| 5 | Nwamaka Adaora IGUH. (2023, May), "MANUAL TRANSMISSION OF RESULTS UNDER THE ELECTORAL ACT 2022: THE VALIDITY, AUTHENTICITY AND ACCEPTABILITY OF RESULTS", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE LAW AND LEGAL PHILOSOPHY (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 6 | Nwamaka Adaora IGUH; Florence Chinenye AKUBUILO; Obiageli Chinwe NNABUGWU; Chinedu A. ONAH; Chidera Laura IGUH. (2023, May), "THE PRINCIPLE OF MILITARY NECESSITY AND USE OF DRONE IN ARMED CONFLICT", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE LAW AND LEGAL PHILOSOPHY (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 7 | Nwamaka Adaora IGUH, B.E EWULUM, George Nnamdi IKPEZE, Anthony Chinedu ONAH. (2023, July), "SOCIO-LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE ADOPTION OF BIMODAL VOTER ACCREDITATION SYSTEM (BVAS) FOR CREDIBLE ELECTIONS IN NIGERIA", African Journal Of Law And Human Rights, Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| 8 | Nwamaka Adaora IGUH. (2023, May), "THE LEGAL BURDEN ON THE INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC) BY THE ELECTORAL ACT 2022", INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE (IRLJ), Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 9 | Nwamaka Adaora IGUH; Chinonso Angela MADUAGWU. (2023, November), "A LEGAL APPRAISAL OF THE PRACTICE OF DOUBLE-DECKER MARRIAGE IN NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE (IRLJ), Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 10 | Nwamaka Adaora IGUH, Onyinye Edith ANYANOR.. (2023, August), "THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE USE OF THE INTERNET ON COPYRIGHT ENFORCEMENT IN NIGERIA", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence (NAUJILJ), Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 31-42 |
| 11 | Nwamaka Adaora Iguh. (2022, December), "THE POSITION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW ON THE USE OF COMBAT DRONES IN ARMED CONFLICT*", Unizik Law Journal |
| 12 | Nwamaka Adaora Iguh, Ewulum Boniface Ebere, Ikpeata George Emenike. (2022, April), "Section 18 of the Trade Disputes Act: A clog on the employees right to strike in Nigeria", ASUU Journal of Humanities |
| 13 | NA Iguh, BE Ewulum, AE Ewuzie & CB Umenzekwe. (2022, March), "Reflections on the Applicability of Transitional Justice in the Sit at Home Imbroglio in the South East Nigeria", Law and Social Justice Review, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 14 | Nwamaka Adaora IGUH, Moses E. ALITA. (2022, September), "CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE CONCEPT OF RIGHT IN RIGHT TO SELF- DETERMINATION UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW", Law and Social Justice Review, Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 15 | Nwamaka Adaorah IGUH, Moses E. ALITA. (2022, September), "THE CHALLENGE OF DEFINING THE ENTITY ENTITLED TO THE EXERCISE OF THE RIGHT OF SELF-DETERMINATION UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW*", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 139-146 |
| 16 | EOC OBIDIMMA, Nwamaka Adaorah IGUH, K.C NZEDIEGWU. (2022, September), "THE NEED FOR OIL AND GAS SECTOR REFORMS AND THE ROLE OF TAXATION IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 108-112 |
| 17 | EOC OBIDIMMA, Nwamaka Adaorah IGUH, K.C NZEDIEGWU. (2022, September), "HARNESSING TAXATION AS A REFORMATIVE TOOL FOR THE NIGERIAN OIL AND GAS SECTOR: LESSONS FROM CANADA AND NORWAY", Law and Social Justice Review (LASJURE), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 116-123 |
| 18 | Sylvia Chika Ifemeje, Nwamaka Iguh & Chinwendu Prisca Okeke. (2021, May), "Urgent Need for More Legal Intervention to Curb Sexual Violence against Female Students in Nigeria's Tertiary Institutions", African Customary and Religious Law Review, Vol. 2, pp 81-88 |
| 19 | Iguh Nwamaka Adaora, Ewulum Boniface Ebele and Origbakpor Christopher Elom. (2021, August), "Revisiting the Waste Management Framework in Anambra State Under this Current Dispensation", Journal of Legal Issues, Vol. 2, pp 1-12 |
| 20 | Iguh, Nwamaka Adaora, Ewulum Boniface Ebele and Ikpeata, George Emenike. (2021, August), "The Employee's Right to Strike: A Mirage to Workers in the Essential Services Sector in Nigeria", Journal of Legal Issues, Vol. 2, pp 27-34 |
| 21 | BE Ewulum and Nwamaka Adaora Iguh. (2021, August), "Watering down the Status of Right to Life in Nigeria: An analysis of Section 33 of the 1999 Constitution", International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education (IJOLACLE), Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 121-129 |
| 22 | B.E. EWULUM, PhD, Nwamaka Adaora IGUH, PhD,. (2021, April), "WATERING DOWN THE STATUS OF RIGHT TO LIFE IN NIGERIA: AN ANALYSIS OF SECTION 33 OF THE 1999 CONSTITUTION", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 23 | Iguh, A.N., Aduma O. C., Obi H. O. (2020, October), "Re - Examining the Remedy for Oppressive or Unfairly Prejudicial Conduct under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 (CAMA)", ASUU Journal of Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 135-153 |
| 24 | Iguh, A.N., Oti-Onyema L. A.. (2020, September), "Statutory Rape under the Child’s Right Act of Nigeria: Analysis of the Criminal Responsibility of a Child Offender", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 3) |
| 25 | Iguh, A.N., Nwotite A.. (2020, June), "A legal Examination of Migration and Gender Dynamics in Nigeria", African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 26 | Iguh, A.N., Oti-Onyema L. A.. (2020, August), "Obnoxious Igbo Cultural Practices and Panacea of Law in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 27 | Ononye, I.F., Iguh, A.N.. (2019, June), "Conduct of Statutory Marriage in Nigeria in Accordance with the Marriage Act", African Journal of Constitutional and Administrative Law, Vol. 3 |
| 28 | Iguh, A.N.. (2019, September), "The Legality of Declaring an Election Result Inconclusive by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Nigeria: A Reflection of the Electoral Act 2010(As Amended)", African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 29 | Eze, U.G., Iguh, A.N.. (2018, August), "The Role of the Law in Industrialization: The Case of the Legal Framework for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises(SMEs) in Nigeria", Unizik Journal of Business, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 30 | Okoye, J.U., Iguh, A.N.. (2017, September), "The influence of Psychological Research in obtaining Information from Children- A Changing Perspective in Nigerian Legal Parlance", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 13 |
| 31 | Iguh, A.N.. (2017, June), "The Need for the Entrenchment of Affirmative Action Policies in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria", Journal of Women & Minority Rights (JWMR), Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 32 | Iguh, A.N.. (2016, July), "Gas Flaring in Nigeria: An Abridgment of Human/Fundamental Rights", Pinnacle Sociology & Anthropology, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 33 | Iguh, A.N.. (2016, August), "Deportation of Igbos in Nigeria: The Constitutional Implications", Pinnacle sociology & Anthropology, Vol. 2, (Issue 3) |
| 34 | Iguh, A.N.. (2016, August), "A Review of some Contentious Issues in Electoral Matters in Nigeria", International Journal of Computers & Technology, Vol. 15, (Issue 11) |
| 35 | Iguh, A.N.. (2016, August), "The Internal Affairs of Political Parties and Judicial Review in Nigeria: The Way Forward", Education Research Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 8) |
| 36 | Iguh, A.N.. (2016, September), "A Case Study of the Roles Played by Judiciary in Nigeria along the part of the Rule of Law under the Democratic Dispensation", Education Research Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 9) |
| 37 | Iguh, A.N.. (2013, August), "Judicial Activism and Passivism in relation to the Judicial Oath under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 as amended", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Journal of Constitutional Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 38 | Iguh, A.N.. (2013, September), "The Frontloading Concept: An Appraisal of the Future of Civil Litigation in Anambra State High Court", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Journal of Public and Private Law, Vol. 5 |
| 39 | Angela E.O., Iguh A.N.. (2013, July), "The Nigeria Woman in the Legal Profession: Prospects and Challenges", Journal of Women and Minority Right, Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 40 | Iguh, A.N.. (2011, September), "Legal Institutions and Instruments for Confronting Drug Menace Domestic and International Scene: The Nigerian Perspective", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Journal of Public and Private Law, Vol. 4 |
| 41 | Ezeife O.C., Iguh A.N.. (2011, September), "Automated Teller Machine Related Fraud: Who is liable for Loss of a Customer’s Money", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 42 | Nosike O., Iguh A.N. (2011, September), "Study Manual: An Appraisal of the Incorporation of Companies in Nigeria", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 43 | Iguh, A.N.. (2011, July), "The Death Penalty and Women under the Nigerian Penal System", Journal of Women & Minority Rights, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 44 | Iguh A.N., Nosike O.. (2011, September), "An Examination of the Child Rights Protection and Corporal Punishment in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 4 |
| 45 | Iguh A.N., Nosike, O. (2011, June), "Legal Issues in the Privatization of Public Utilities/Enterprises in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 46 | Arinze-Umobi, C., Iguh, A.N.. (2010, September), "Child’s Sexual Abuse: The Role of International Instrument in Nigeria", Benue State University Journal of Public & Private Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 47 | Arinze Umobi C., Anyaogu Felicia, Iguh A.N.. (2010, August), "Achieving Gender Equality in Public Voice in Nigeria: The Role of Law", Nigerian Journal of Legal Studies, Vol. 1 |
| 48 | Anyogu F., Iguh A.N., Nosike O.. (2010, August), "Appropriate Curriculum for Training 21st Century Lawyers", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 49 | Anyaegbu M.I., Iguh A.N.. (2010, August), "Mothers’ Summit: The Igbo Women Model and a Nexus for National Development", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 50 | Anyaegbu M.I., Iguh A.N.. (2009, January), "Sharpening Your Legal Skill Through Research", Frontline Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 51 | Iguh, A.N.. (2008, August), "Bail Matters: Women As Sureties and Their Legal Standing in Criminal Matters", Journal of Women & Minority Rights, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Principles of Justice and Rights of Victims in the Nigerian Criminal Justice System; An Appraisal." (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Ozuru Glory Omonigho (2017397008P) |
| 2 | "Examining the Lawfulness of the use of Combat Drones in International armed Conflicts under Humanitarian Laws" (2023). Completed Masters project by Akubuilo Florence Chinenye (2019396012FA) |
| 3 | "An Appraisal of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and their Enforcement" (2023). Completed Masters project by Udemezue Oluchukwu Louis (2013396026F) |
| 4 | "Gender Based Violence against Women in Nigeria: Need for Intensified Legal Intervention" (2021). Completed Masters project by Okeke, Prisca Chinwendu,2016396047F |
| 5 | "Harnessing Taxation as a reformative tool for the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector: Lessons from Canada and Norway" (2023). Completed Doctorate project by Nzediegwu Chidozie Kenneth |
| 6 | "The Legal Framework for Waste Reception and Management in Ebonyi" (2021). Completed Masters project by Origbakpor Christopher Elom,2017396014F |
| 7 | "An Analysis of the Legal Limitations to the Right to Strike in Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by George Emenike Ikpeata, 2017396012F |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Donation of a Laptop to Department of Public and Private Law" (November, 2022 to November, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by C.O. Anah{SAN} |
| 2 | Awardee: "Kenechukwu Nwosu Award for best chambers in the Law Student association,Unizik, Awka." (February, 2023). Ongoing sponsored grant by Onyii Akpamgbo&Co |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Public and Private Law" (October, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "ASUU JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES" (April, 2022) |
| 3 | Editor, "ASUU JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES" (October, 2020) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal of Public and Private Law" (September, 2013) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "LLM INTERNAL DEFENCE" (January, 2023 to January, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "LLM INTERNAL DEFENCE" (November, 2022 to November, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "LLM INTERNAL DEFENCE" (September, 2021 to September, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "LLM INTERNAL DEFENCE" (July, 2021 to July, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Examinership" (September, 2019 to October, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "LLM INTERNAL DEFENCE" (September, 2019 to September, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "Examinership" (September, 2018 to October, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman Faculty of Law Research and Grants Committee, "Faculty of Law" (January, 2023) |
| 2 | Chairman, fund raising co, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka." (January, 2023) |
| 3 | Managing Editor, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)" (September, 2023) |
| 4 | Acting Head of Department, Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka., "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka." (January, 2022) |
| 5 | Board Member, "Academic Staff Union of University/Interim Board of Giri Technology Solutions" (May, 2022 to December, 2023) |
| 6 | Deputy Director, "Centre for Conflict resolution, Early warning and Early Response" (July, 2021) |
| 7 | Faculty Career Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka." (September, 2021) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "Research Workshop For Postgraduate Lecturers And Supervision Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (School of Postgraduate Studies), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; Awka |
| 2 | "Seminar For The Review Of The High Court Of Anambra State Civil Procedure Rules, 2006 And The Establishment Of Multi-Door Court House", (Anambra State Judiciary), 11th November, 2015 to 11th November, 2015; Awka |