Dr. Chienye Ifeanyichukwu Okafor
Dr. Chienye Ifeanyichukwu Okafor is a SENIOR LECTURER in COMMERCIAL AND PROPERTY LAW Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Commercial And Property Law, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF LAW |
Department/Sub-Unit: | COMMERCIAL AND PROPERTY LAW |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2022) September, 2012 to February, 2022 Ph.D Law |
| 2 | University College London. (Master Degree, November, 2007) September, 2005 to November, 2007 LL.M Law |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2002) September, 1997 to November, 2002 LL.B Law |
| 4 | Federal Government College Enugu. (SSCE, June, 1997) October, 1991 to June, 1997 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Faculty of Law Representative to Senate, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Senate November, 2024 to April, 2026 |
| 2 | Member, Legal Committee, ASUU, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter August, 2016 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman, Protocol Sub Committee, Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch March, 2016 to December, 2016 |
| 4 | Acting Secretary, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Staff Advisers' Sub Committee March, 2016 to March, 2017 |
| 5 | Examination Administrator, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2013 to February, 2015 |
| 6 | Staff Adviser, Law Students' Association, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2013 to February, 2015 |
| 7 | Deputy Staff Adviser, Law Students' Association, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2010 to January, 2013 |
| 8 | Acting Secretary, Department of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2009 to March, 2011 |
| 9 | Examinations Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2008 to December, 2016 |
| 10 | Member, Examinations Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2008 to December, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Chienye I Okafor, Raleke I Nwageneh. (2022, April) Fundamental Rights in Nigeria |
| 2 | Prof Ilochi Okafor SAN, Okafor Chienye I. (2022, April) Establishment, Power and Jurisdiction of Courts in Nigeria |
| 3 | Prof Ilochi Okafor (SAN), Chienye I Okafor. (2011, December) Judges and the Challenges of Democratic Governance in Nigeria Papyrus Publishers, Lagos Nigeria |
| 4 | R Okey Onunkwo, Ikenga K E Oraegbunam, Chienye I Okafor. (2011, December) Service of Originating Processes on a Corporate Entity: Does Improper Service Culminate in an Order Striking out the Suit? Papyrus Publishers, Lagos Nigeria |
| 5 | Okolo Ben Simon (Ph.D), R Okey Onunkwo, Chienye I Okafor. (2011, December) Prevention and Protection Dilemma: The Tension between Sovereignty, Non-Intervention and Responsibility to Protect Papyrus Publishers, Lagos Nigeria |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Dr Chienye I Okafor SAN, Barr Raleke Nwangeneh. (2026, July), "Constitutional Rights to Good Governance in Nigeria", Journal of Refugee Law and International Criminal Justice, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 2 | Dr Chienye I Okafor SAN. (2025, August), "Analysis of the Legality of Gender Specific Provisions Under Nigerian Law: A Review of Specific Legislations.", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Customary and Religious Law, Vol. 2, (Issue 2) |
| 3 | Nwangeneh I Raleke, Okafor Chienye I. (2024, September), "Liability on the Doctrine of Contributory Negligence of Parties and Assumption of Risk in Maritime Related Incidents: An Appraisal", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Journal of International law and Jurisprudence |
| 4 | Chienye I Okafor. (2023, December), "National Security in Nigeria: A Legal Perspective", Nigerian Bar Association, Idemili Branch, Idemili Bar Journal, Vol 3 |
| 5 | Chienye I Okafor, Prof C E Ibe, Maureen Ugwu. (2022, January), "Constitutional Protection of the Power of the Electorate over the Elected in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law |
| 6 | Chienye I Okafor, Prof C E Ibe, Olivia Onwugbenu. (2021, December), "Examining the Legal Basis of Establishing Mens Rea as a Pre-Condition for Attribution of Responsibility to States For Acts Constituting International Crimes", International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | Okafor, Chienye; Okaphor, Ejike. (2014, July), "The Doctrine of Forum Non Conveniens and Its Effect on the Exclusive Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court of Nigeria", Journal of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 9 | Chienye I Okafor. (2013, September), "E-service of Court Processes in Nigeria: A Bridge too far", Department of Public and Private Law Journal, Faculty of Law, Unizik, Awka, Vol. 5 |
| 10 | Ikenga K E Oraegbunam, Chienye I Okafor. (2013, September), "Problems of Litigation in Settlement of Maritime Disputes for Nigeria Today: The Preference for Arbitration", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence |
| 11 | Dr. Okolo Ben Simon; Hon Justice. Okey Onunkwo and Barr Chienye Okafor. (2011, August), "Prevention and Protection Dilemma: the Tension Between Sovereignty, Non-Intervention and Responsibility to Protect", Unizik Law Journal |
| 12 | Chienye I Okafor. (2009, February), "Public Private Partnership (PPP) in the Oil and Gas Sectors and the Legal Implications on the Downstream Operation", Journal of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 13 | Prof Ilochi Okafor (SAN), Chienye I Okafor. (2008, February), "The Rule of Law as a Barometer for Democracy: Lessons for and from Nigeria", Journal of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Vol. 1 |
| 14 | Chienye I Okafor. (2008, November), "Injunction as an Effective Tool for Justice", Journal of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Obiananma Krystal Okafor, Chienye Ifeanyichukwu Okafor, Linda Ajike, Chinyere Onwuama. (2025, February), "Corporate Social Responsibility in Maritime: Navigating Ethical Waters", , 2nd Hybrid International Conference of the Institute of Maritime Studies |
| 2 | Rapuluchukwu E Nduka, Chienye I Okafor. (2024, September), "Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights Law: Navigating Ethical and Legal Frontiers", , Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University International Conference, Maiden Edition. |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Prof Ilochi Okafor SAN Endowment Grant for the Winners of the Oral Symposium Prizes for the Law Tech Innovation Challenge 2026" (July, 2026 to July, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by Law Students Association of Nigeria |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (May, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (March, 2024) |
| 3 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Journal of Public and Private Law" (October, 2022) |
| 4 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (August, 2021) |
| 5 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (September, 2021) |
| 6 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (October, 2021) |
| 7 | Editor, "Journal of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (July, 2016) |
| 8 | Editor, "Journal of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (July, 2015) |
| 9 | Editor, "Journal of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (July, 2014) |
| 10 | Editor, "Journal of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2013) |
| 11 | Editor, "Unizik Law Journal" (August, 2011) |
| 12 | Editor, "UNIZIK LAW JOURNAL" (August, 2011) |
| 13 | Editor, "Journal of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2009) |
| 14 | Editor, "Journal of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (November, 2008) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "LLM" (May, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "PhD" (May, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Ph.D" (December, 2022 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Faculty of Law Representative, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Senate" (June, 2024 to April, 2026) |
| 2 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (March, 2024) |
| 3 | Senior Advocate of Nigeria, "Nigerian Bar Association" (September, 2024) |
| 4 | Editorial Consultant, "Paul University Journal of Law (PUJL), Faculty of Law, Paul University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria." (October, 2024) |
| 5 | Member, "Nigerian Bar Association Legal Aid Committee" (November, 2023) |
| 6 | Associate Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Public and Private Law" (August, 2022 to February, 2023) |
| 7 | Member, "Alumni Sub-Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2018) |
| 8 | Member, "Continuing Legal Education Committee, Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch" (August, 2018) |
| 9 | Member, "Procurement Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2017) |
| 10 | Member, "Accreditation Funding Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2017) |
| 11 | Member, "Law Teachers' Conference Committee, National Association of Law Teachers of Nigeria" (January, 2017 to January, 2018) |
| 12 | Acting Secretary, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Staff Advisers' Sub Committee" (March, 2016 to March, 2017) |
| 13 | Staff Adviser, "Law Students' Association, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2015 to March, 2017) |
| 14 | Member, "Editorial Board, Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Public and Private Law, Department of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2015) |
| 15 | Member, "Editorial Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Public and Private Law, Department of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2014 to December, 2014) |
| 16 | Managing Editor, "Editorial Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Public and Private Law, Department of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2013 to December, 2013) |
| 17 | Member, "Editorial Board, Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Public and Private Law, Department of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2013 to December, 2013) |
| 18 | Member, "Examination Malpractice Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2012 to January, 2021) |
| 19 | Examination Administrator, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2012 to October, 2014) |
| 20 | Examination Administrator, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2012 to February, 2017) |
| 21 | Member, "Editorial Board, Unizik Law Journal, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2010 to December, 2012) |
| 22 | Member, "Committee of Clinical Legal Education, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2008) |
| 23 | Examination Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2008 to December, 2018) |
| 24 | Member, "Examinations Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2008 to December, 2018) |
| 25 | Assistant Editor, "Editorial Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Public and Private Law, Department of Public and Private Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2008 to December, 2009) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria" (member since 2024), https://bosanigeria.com |
| 2 | Full Member, "National Association of Law Teachers of Nigeria" (member since 2008), https://nalt.org.ng/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" (member since 2004), https://nigerianbar.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), 22nd August, 2025 to 29th August, 2025; Enugu |
| 2 | "2nd Hybrid International Conference of the Institute of Maritime Studies", (Institute of Maritime Studies, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus), 26th February, 2025 to 27th February, 2025; Enugu |
| 3 | "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers Annual Conference", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers), 27th October, 2024 to 31st October, 2024; Ilorin, Kwara State |
| 4 | "Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), 25th August, 2024 to 1st September, 2024; Zoom |
| 5 | "Nigerian Barr Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), 25th August, 2023 to 1st September, 2023; Zoom |
| 6 | "Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), 26th August, 2022 to 31st August, 2022; Lagos |
| 7 | "Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), 18th August, 2017 to 25th August, 2017; Lagos |
| 8 | "National Association of Law Teachers' of Nigeria Annual General Conference", (National Association of Law Teachers of Nigeria), 9th June, 2017 to 15th June, 2017; Awka |
| 9 | "Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), 12th August, 2016 to 18th August, 2016; Port Harcourt |
| 10 | "Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), 14th August, 2015 to 21st August, 2015; Abuja |
| 11 | "Nigerian Law Teachers Annual General Conference", (National Association of Law Teachers of Nigeria), 20th June, 2014 to 25th June, 2014; Abakaliki |
| 12 | "Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), 16th August, 2013 to 23rd August, 2013; Calabar |
| 13 | "NIgerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), 10th August, 2012 to 16th August, 2012; Abuja |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "The Role of Mediation Advocates in Effective Dispute Resolution", (School of Alternative Dispute Resolution), 10th April, 2025 to 11th April, 2025; Zoom |
| 2 | "Combating Sexual Harrassment in the Workplace", (NBA Institute of Continuing Legal Education), 14th March, 2025 to 15th March, 2025; Zoom |
| 3 | "Nigerian Bar Association Awka Branch, Bar Week Workshop", (Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch), 12th December, 2016 to 15th December, 2016; Awka |
| 4 | "• Clinical Legal Education Round Table Meeting on the Consolidation of CLE in Nigeria", (Law Teachers), 6th August, 2009 to 9th August, 2009; Enugu |
| 5 | "• Clinical Legal Education Workshop", (Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), Awka |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "Navigating Nigeria's New Tax Laws: Implications for Legal Practice and Client Advisory", (Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch), 15th November, 2025 to 15th November, 2025; Awka |
| 2 | "Infusing Entrepreneurial Spirit in the Legal Profession", (Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch), 2nd November, 2016 to 6th November, 2016; Awka |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Learning by Doing: Incorporating Experiential Learning in Legal Education", (Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Nigerian Bar Association), 6th March, 2025 to 6th March, 2025; Zoom |
| 2 | "The Role of Mediation Advocates in Effective Dispute Resolution", (Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Nigerian Bar Association), Zoom |