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. (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) |
| 2 | 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 |
| 3 | Chienye I Okafor. (2023, December), "National Security in Nigeria: A Legal Perspective", Nigerian Bar Association, Idemili Branch, Idemili Bar Journal, Vol 3 |
| 4 | 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 |
| 7 | 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 |
| 8 | 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 |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | 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 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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
| Editorships | |
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| 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 |