Dr. Okechukwu maurice Izunwa is a READER 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 |
Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2024) February, 2017 to September, 2024 Doctor Of Philosophy In Laws Law |
2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2016) September, 2014 to July, 2016 LLM Law |
3 | Imo State University. (Master Degree, August, 2015) September, 2014 to August, 2015 Educational Administration Education |
4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2013) September, 2011 to August, 2013 Master Of Arts In Religion Religion |
5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2011) October, 2004 to July, 2010 Doctorate Degree In Philosophy (PhD) Philosophy |
6 | Nigerian Law School. (Master Degree, August, 2008) October, 2007 to August, 2008 Barrister At Law Law |
7 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2007) October, 2003 to July, 2007 LLB CIVIL LAW |
8 | Imo State University. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2007) September, 2005 to July, 2007 Post Graduate Diploma In Education Education |
9 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2005) October, 2003 to February, 2005 M.A (Philosophy) Philosophy |
10 | Pontifical Urbaniana Rome. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2001) October, 1997 to July, 2001 B.Th Theology |
11 | Institute of Journalism Management and Continuing Education Enugu State University of Science and Technology. (OND, April, 1997) October, 1995 to March, 1997 Advanced Diploma Journalism |
12 | Bigard Memorial Seminary, Enugu, Enugu State Nigeria. (HND, February, 1997) October, 1992 to July, 1996 HND Mass Communication |
13 | Pontifical Urbaniana University Rome. (Bachelor Degree, January, 1997) October, 1992 to July, 1996 B.Phil Philosophy |
14 | Amakom Central School, Ukpor. (FSLC, July, 1984) September, 1978 to July, 1984 |
1 | Special Adviser (Legal) to the Vice-Chancellor, UNIZIK, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. July, 2024 to Present |
2 | Chairman of the Committee, Faculty of Law Committee on Educatial ICT training July, 2023 to July, 2023 |
3 | Grants Proposal Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2021 to Present |
4 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe Uni, Awka October, 2020 to Present |
5 | Member Junior Staff Disciplinary Panel, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2019 to Present |
6 | CEP Coordinator, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2016 to March, 2021 |
7 | Diploma Coordinator, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2014 to Present |
8 | Member Accreditation Committee on Procurement and Fundraising, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2013 to Present |
9 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2013 to October, 2020 |
10 | Academic Adviser to the second year students, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2012 to Present |
11 | Undergraduate Project Coordinator, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2012 to November, 2014 |
12 | Assistant Examination Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2012 to Present |
13 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe Uni, Awka July, 2010 to October, 2013 |
14 | Member, Examination Misconduct Panel, UNIZIK, • Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2009 to October, 2012 |
15 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe Uni, Awka July, 2009 to July, 2010 |
Books | |
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1 | MO Izunwa, DR Izunwa (eds). (2016, July) Law and Ethics of Healthcare: Intervention for Improved Medicare in Nigeria Great M Prints and Ideas |
2 | Obidimma E.O.C, Oragbunam I.K.E, Izunwa MO. (2015, June) Ideological Bases of the Presidential Constitutions Great M Prints and Ideas |
3 | Izunwa MO. (2011, June) Readings in Spirit, Body and Nature: Christian Perspectives Nimo: Rex Charles & Patrick Ltd. |
Book Chapters | |
1 | Izunwa MO, Arinze-Umobi C, Obi HO. (2022, May) Fundamental Principles of Marriages in Nigeria Eunique Press & Computers, pp 305 – 321 |
2 | MO IZUNWA. (2017, July) About the Honoree: Meeting of Law and Justice - A Brief Discursive Biography of Honorable Justice Okechukwu Joseph Okeke |
3 | MO Izunwa. (2016, July) A Critique of the Notions of Law and Ethics as Regulatory Systems for Healthcare Great - M Prints & Ideas, Vol. 4, pp 3-30 |
4 | M.O. Izunwa. (2016, August) Sex-reassignment Surgeries and Transsexual Marriages: An Ethical Critique in the Light of Natural Law Great M Prints and Ideas |
5 | M.O. Izunwa. (2015, June) Another look at Ilo-uwa and Ogbanje in Igbo cosmogony FAB Anieh Nig. Ltd, pp 330-356 |
6 | M.O. Izunwa. (2013, April) A Critique of Certain Aspects of the Grounds, Procedures and Reliefs Attaching to Customary Law Divorce in Southern Nigeria , pp 273-291 |
7 | M.O. Izunwa. (2013, June) An Appraisal of Divorce Provisions under Statutory Law in Nigeria , pp 627-643 |
8 | M.O. Izunwa. (2011, June) Priesthood and Public Service in Nigeria Goodmark Prints, pp 107-127 |
9 | M.O. Izunwa. (2011, August) Element of Jurisprudence in Archbishop Okeke's 'Person-Optimism' Theory in Legal Defence of Human Dignity , pp 81-112. |
10 | M.O. Izunwa. (2011, June) Environmental Protection Laws: Critical Index for Sustainable Development in Nigeria Rex Charles & Patrick Ltd, pp 2-14 |
11 | M.O. Izunwa. (2009, March) Ideology, Religion and Formal Education in Nigeria: A Philosophical Appraisal Living Flames Resources, pp 280-291 |
12 | M.O. Izunwa. (2008, May) Disabling Uncritical Political Idioms: A Path from Ideological Packaging to Political Revolution in Nigeria FAB Educational Books, pp 779-804 |
13 | M.O. Izunwa. (2008, September) Understanding the Cardinal Problems of Nigerian Democracy FAB Educational Books, pp 30-45 |
14 | M.O. Izunwa. (2007, June) Identity Question in the Traumatic Days of Africa Trafford Publishing, pp 235-255 |
15 | M.O. Izunwa. (2007, September) Man's Death and Remains in the Kerygma of Resurrection Victoria BC: Trafford Publishing, pp 207-218 |
16 | M.O. Izunwa. (2007, June) Nze on Religion, Culture and Social Morality Victoria BC: Trafford Publishing, pp 458-464 |
17 | M.O. Izunwa. (2007, April) The Eloquence of a "Teacher-Witness": Fr. Val in the Classroom Context Nimo: Rex Charles and Patrick's Ltd, pp 58-71 |
18 | M.O. Izunwa. (2006, June) A Theological Proposal for Collaboration in the Pastoral Ministry of Healing Today Africana First publishers Ltd, pp 231-249. |
19 | M.O. Izunwa. (2006, February) Utilitarianism, Democracy and Conflict Resolution in Igbo-African Sub-Region Lumos Nig. Ltd, pp 135-153 |
20 | M.O. Izunwa. (2002, July) The Collapse of the Moral Dyke: From Social Insecurity to the Scandal of the Bakassi Slaughter Snaap Press Ltd, pp 89-106 |
Journal Articles | |
1 | Izunwa MO, Arinze-Umobi C. (2024, May), "Reframing Reproduction: Theoretical Perspectives on Assisted Reproductive Technology", International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education (IJOLACLE), Vol. 5, pp 138-142 |
2 | Izunwa MO, Carol Arinze-Umobi. (2024, September), "A Critical Analysis of Legal Positivism and Legislative Nihilism's Role in the Development of Reproductive Technology", African Journal of Criminal Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 9, pp 78-86 |
3 | M.O. Izunwa. (2024, September), "BEYOND THE EMBRYO: EXPLORING THE LIMITATIONS OF REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS INSTRUMENTS IN REGULATING ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 179-188 |
4 | Izunwa MO. (2023, April), "Voluntariety in Contract of Marriage and the Challenge of Duress", African Customary and Religious Law Review (ACARELAR), Vol. 4, pp 1-10 |
5 | M. O. Izunwa. (2018, July), "Sex-reassignment Surgeries and Transsexual Marriages: An Ethical Critique in the Light of Natural Law", PREORC Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 45-80 |
6 | MO IZUNWA. (2017, January), "Natural Law Justification of Traditional Marriage", Bigard Theological Studies, Vol. 37, pp 69-99 |
7 | M. O. IZUNWA. (2016, January), "AN APPRAISAL OF DIVORCE PROVISIONS UNDER THE MATRIMIONIAL CAUSES ACT IN NIGERIA", Journal of Global Research in Education and Social Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
8 | MO Izunwa. (2016, September), "An Appraisal of ideological inspirations of marriage redefinition in the 21st century legal regimes", Nnamdi Azikwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 7, pp 144-151 |
9 | Maurice Okechukwu Izunwa. (2016, May), "Customary Right to Befitting Burial: A Jurisprudential Appraisal of Four Nigerian Cultures", OGIRISI: a New Journal of African Studies, Vol. 12, pp 122-145 |
10 | M. O. Izunwa. (2016, July), "A Critique of the Notions of Law and Ethics as Regulatory Systems for Healthcare", International Journal of Religion and Human Relations, Vol. 8, pp 208-228 |
11 | MO IZUNWA. (2016, July), "Utilitarianism, Democracy and Conflict Resolution in Igbo-African Sub-Region", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RELIGION & HUMAN RELATION, Vol. 8, pp 205-227 |
12 | IZUNWA M.O, Aniaka Oluchi, Arinze-Umobi N.C. (2016, August), "Examining the Consequence of Ebola Outbreak in Nigeria on Personal Rights and Commercial Transactions", Law and Ethies of Healthcare: Interventions for Improved Medicine in Nigeria, pp 233-246 |
13 | MO IZUNWA. (2015, November), "A Critique of Certain Aspects of the Grounds, Procedures and Reliefs Attaching to Customary Law Divorce in Southern Nigeria", Journal of Law and Conflict Resolution, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 31-38 |
14 | MO Izunwa. (2015, November), "‘Jurisprudential Examination of the Polemics of Matrimonial Indissolubility in the Light of Lord Penzance’s Union for life Rule", Journal of Current Issues, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
15 | Izunwa MO. (2015, November), "Divorce in Nigerian statutory and customary marriages: a comparative critique of grounds, procedures and reliefs attaching thereto", Peak Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 77-83 |
16 | MO IZUNWA. (2014, October), "Understanding the Nature and Branches of Philosophy", Journal of Current Issues in Nigerian Law, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 216-234 |
17 | Maurice Okechukwu Izunwa. (2013, February), "Element of Jurisprudence in Archbishop Okeke’s ‘Person-Optimism’ Theory in Legal Defence of Human Dignity’", Journal of Law and Conflict Resolution, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 16-23 |
18 | Nnabugwu, I. and MO IZUNWA. (2013, July), "An Examination of Section 15(2)(A) of Matrimonial Causes Act…Wilful and Persistent Refusal to Consummate a Marriage", Journal of Women and Minority Rights (JWMR), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 126-141 |
19 | MO IZUNWA. (2013, February), "An Appraisal of Divorce Provisions under Statutory Law in Nigeria", Journal of Global Research in Education and Social Science, Vol. 7 |
20 | MO IZUNWA. (2013, October), "Certain Aspects of the Grounds, Procedures and Reliefs Attaching to Customary Law Divorce in Southern Nigeria", Journal of church and State Relations, Vol. 3 |
21 | MO IZUNWA. (2013, July), "A Critique of Certain Aspects of the Grounds, Procedures and Reliefs Attaching to Customary Law Divorce in Southern Nigeria", Journal of Current Issues in Nigerian Law |
22 | MO Izunwa. (2012, September), "Right to Marry and the Revisionist’s Advocacy, A Fundamental Jurisprudential Re-reading", Nnamdi Azikwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 3, pp 124-137 |
23 | Ifemeje Sylvia Chika, Izunwa Maurice. (2012, July), "A Critique of the Continued Retention of Absolute and Discretionary Bars in Nigeria Matrimonial Causes Act 1970", CONFLUENCE JOURNAL OF JURISPRUDENCE AND INTERNATIONAL LAW, Vol. 5, pp 145-151 |
24 | MO IZUNWA & SYLVIA IFEMEJE. (2012, October), "Right to Life and Abortion Debate in Nigeria: A Case for the Legislation of the Principle of Double-Effect", LAW ETHICS OF HEALTH CARE, (Issue 1) |
25 | IZUNWA, M. O.. (2011, September), "Right to Life and Abortion Debate in Nigeria: A Case for the Legislation of the Principle of Double-Effect", Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 2, pp 123-140 |
26 | MO IZUNWA. (2011, August), "A Critical Appraisal of the Legal Framework for Banking Secrecy in Nigeria", UNIZIK Law Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 218-238 |
27 | MO IZUNWA. (2011, December), "Lawful and Ethical Use of the Media: A Veritable Tool for Good Governance in Nigeria", LASU Law Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 283), pp 67-84 |
28 | MO IZUNWA. (2011, March), "Factors Responsible for Global Gender Based Violence: A Human Rights Perspective", Benue State University Journal of Private and Public Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 95-113 |
29 | MO IZUNWA. (2011, July), "Demonstrating the Christian-Canonical Jurisprudence Grounding the Definition of Marriage in the English Case of Hyde v. Hyde’", Journal of Women & Minority Rights (JWMR), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 292-327 |
30 | MO IZUNWA. (2011, January), "Rights to Life in Igbo Customary Law: A Jurisprudential Contribution to the Contemporary Debate on Legal Abortion and Capital Punishment in Nigeria", Confluence Journal of Jurisprudence and International Law, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 79-94 |
31 | M.O. Izunwa. (2011, November), "Hermeneutics of Hypothesis and Jurisprudence of Social Contract in Rousseau: Composite Implications for Nigerian State and Laws", UNIZIK Law Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 57-84 |
32 | M.O. Izunwa. (2011, May), "A Review of the Concept of Recognition to the Sovereignty of the Vatican City", Journal of Public & Private Law, Vol. 4, pp 204-223 |
33 | MO IZUNWA. (2010, September), "Religion in a Scientific Society: Critical Considerations for Continued Relevance", Journal of Law and Diplomacy, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 93-100 |
34 | MO IZUNWA. (2010, April), "Factors Responsible for Global Gender Based Violence: A Human Rights Perspective", Nigerian Journal of Food, Health and Drug Law, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 49-64 |
35 | MO IZUNWA. (2010, March), "Basic Proposal for Judiciary’s Effectiveness in a Democracy, Nigeria as a Case Study", UNIZIK Law Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 327-341 |
36 | MO IZUNWA, CAROL ARINZE-UMEOBI. (2010, September), "A Jurisprudence of the Rule of Law: An Appraisal of its Application in Nigerian Democracy Today", Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 1, pp 253-265 |
37 | M.O. Izunwa. (2010, August), "Basic Proposal for Judiciary's Effectiveness in a Democracy, Nigeria as a Case Study", UNIZIK Law Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 327-341 |
38 | M.O. Izunwa. (2010, March), "Statutory Marriage and Contemporary Challenges: A Contextual Re-reading of Some Modern Options", Confluence Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 75-82 |
39 | M.O. Izunwa. (2009, March), "Democracy in Nigeria: The Judiciary as an Instrument of Social Change", Journal of Public and Private Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 178-196 |
40 | ARINZE-UMEOBI, C., MO IZUNWA. (2008, August), "Controversy on The Supremacy of International Treaties over National Laws: Domestication of Ratified Convention on Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) Obligations by Nigeria in Dilemma", Journal of Public and Private Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
41 | M.O. Izunwa. (2008, July), "Dialoguing with the Environment: Option from the Resurrection Faith", Bigard Theological Studies, Vol. 28, (Issue 1), pp 110-122 |
42 | M.O. Izunwa. (2005, August), "African Development: From History to Future Possibilities", Journal of Africa in a New World Order, pp 141-151 |
43 | MO IZUNWA. (2002, April), "Divorce in Statutory and Customary Marriages : A Comparative Critique of Grounds, Procedures, and Relief Attaching Thereto", Family Church and Society |
Conference Papers | |
1 | MO IZUNWA. (2008, February), "Understanding the Cardinal Problems of Nigerian Democracy", , Vol. 3 |
Other Relevant Publications | |
1 | MO IZUNWA. "Impact of Science and Scientific Worldview on Man: A Critical Review", (Presentation, 2011 August) |
2 | MO IZUNWA. "A Theological Proposal for Collaboration in the Pastoral Ministry of Healing Today", (Presentation, 2005 April) |
Supervisions | |
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1 | "An Appraisal of the Regulatory Framework for Surrogacy in Nigeria." (2024). Completed Masters project by Gloria Chinyere Ndieli (2020396008FA) |
2 | "Constitutional Right of Freedom of Speech in Nigeria: A Myth or a Reality" (2024). Completed Masters project by Adaeze Andelia Eze(2020396002F) |
Grants | |
1 | Awardee: "NALT Conference 2017" (June, 2017 to June, 2017). Completed sponsored grant by Dr. Cletus Ibeto |
2 | Collaborator: "NALT Conference 2017" (June, 2017 to June, 2017). Completed sponsored grant by Mr. Innocent Chukwuma |
Editorships | |
1 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Current Issues in Nigerian Law" (July, 2015) |
2 | Editor, "Discourses in African Philosophy" (November, 2015) |
3 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Current Issues in Nigerian Law" (July, 2014) |
4 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Current Issues in Nigerian Law" (July, 2013) |
5 | Editor, "Long Live Good Pastor" (November, 2013) |
6 | Editor, "Family, Church and Society" (August, 2013) |
7 | Editor, "Family in the Laws: A Reader" (April, 2013) |
8 | Editor, "UNIZIK LAW JOURNAL" (March, 2011) |
9 | Editor, "UNIZIK LAW JOURNAL" (November, 2011) |
10 | Editor, "The Priest of Our Time" (July, 2011) |
Reviewerships | |
1 | Reviewer, "Journal of Commercial & Property Law" (June, 2024) |
Examinerships | |
1 | Examiner, "The legal and Institutional Frameworks for the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights in Nigeria" (October, 2022). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
Contributions to the University/Society | |
1 | Member, "UNIZIK 10th Governing Council Electoral Committee" (September, 2024 to September, 2024) |
2 | Member, "Committee on Alleged Monumental Corruption and diversion of Members Funds by Dr. Nwangwu as Chairperson SSANU UNIZIK" (July, 2024 to September, 2024) |
3 | Member, "Alumni Committee, Faculty of Law." (August, 2024) |
4 | Member, "UNIZIK International Conference Committee, Faculty of Law," (May, 2024 to September, 2024) |
5 | Special Adviser to the Vice-Chancellor on Legal Matters, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (August, 2024) |
6 | Member, "Member, Certificate Courses in Paralegal Disciplines" (June, 2023) |
Conferences | |
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1 | "Maiden International Conference, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.", (Faculty of Law, Unizik.), 11th September, 2024 to 14th September, 2024; Hybrid (Google Scholar) |
2 | "Seventeenth Annual Memorial Lecture", (Pope John Paul Seminary, Awka), 10th May, 2024 to 11th May, 2024; Pope John Paul Seminary, Okpuno Awka. |
3 | "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT) 51st Annual Conference", (NALT), 1st July, 2018 to 6th July, 2018; Bwari, Abuja |
4 | "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT) 50th Annual Conference", (NALT), 19th June, 2017 to 21st June, 2017; Awka, Anambra State |
5 | "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT) 44th Annual Conference", (NALT), 19th July, 2011 to 21st July, 2011; Rivers state |
6 | "Training Workshop for Law Teachers", (UNIZIK), 27th September, 2010 to 27th September, 2010; Awka |
7 | "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT) 43rd Annual Conference", (NALT), 17th May, 2010 to 20th May, 2010; Kogi State |
8 | "World Philosophy Day Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.", (UNIZIK Department of Philosophy), 14th July, 2008 to 16th July, 2008; UNIZIK |
9 | "World Philosophy Day Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.", (UNIZIK Department of Philosophy), 10th July, 2006 to 12th July, 2006; UNIZIK |
10 | "Conference of National Philosophical Association", (National Philosophical Association), 14th June, 2006 to 14th June, 2006; Ibadan |
11 | "11th Annual Conference of the International Society for African Philosophy and Studies (ISAPS)", (ISAPS), 19th September, 2005 to 20th September, 2005; Enugu |
12 | "19th Conference of the Catholic Theological Association of Nigeria (CATHAN)", (CATHAN), 14th April, 2004 to 16th April, 2004; Jos |
Seminar | |
1 | "Annual Seminar of Catholic Primary School Teachers", (Catholic Primary school Teachers), 19th September, 2005 to 19th September, 2005; Onitsha |