Dr. Onyeka Christiana Aduma

Dr. Onyeka Christiana Aduma is a SENIOR LECTURER in PRIVATE & PROPERTY LAW Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Onyeka Christiana Aduma

Staff Profile

My name is Onyeka Christiana Aduma, (PhD). I am a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Clinical Legal Education, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

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Private & Property Law, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF LAW
Department/Sub-Unit:
PRIVATE & PROPERTY LAW

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2021)
January, 2016 to May, 2021
Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) Law
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2015)
January, 2011 to May, 2015
Degree Of Master Of Laws (LLM) Law
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2006)
September, 2002 to July, 2006
Bachelor Of Law Law
4National Comprehensive Secondary School. (NABTEB, June, 2000)
September, 1999 to June, 2000
National Business Certificate
5Girls' Secondary School, Awka. (SSCE, June, 1998)
September, 1992 to June, 1998
Senior School Certificate
6Central School Awka. (FSLC, November, 1995)
September, 1986 to July, 1992
First School Leaving Certificate

Relevant/Working Experience

1Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2022 to Present
2Member, Law Reform Committee for NBA Awka Branch
March, 2022 to Present
3Member, International Linkages Committee, Faculty of Law, NAU
March, 2021 to Present
4Staff Adviser, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
March, 2021 to Present
5Editor, Bar Journal Committee for NBA Awka Branch
July, 2020 to Present
6Member, European Centre for Research Training and Development, Uk
April, 2020 to April, 2021
7Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2019 to October, 2022
8Treasurer, Association of Awka Indigenous Advocate Inc.
February, 2017 to February, 2021
9Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
May, 2016 to October, 2019
10Member, Re-evaluation Counseling Organization
March, 2016 to Present
11Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
May, 2015 to May, 2016
12Examination Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
August, 2010 to February, 2020
13Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
March, 2010 to May, 2015
14Member, Board of Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
March, 2010 to Present
15Financial Secretary, Young Lawyers Forum, Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch
September, 2008 to October, 2010
16Legal Officer, Awka South Local Government
July, 2008 to February, 2010
17Counsel, Chambers of Ifeanyichukwu Obiakor & Co
November, 2007 to Present

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1S C Ifemeje and C O Aduma. (2022, April) The Sharia Law in Nigeria , pp 65-75
2Meshach Umenweke and Onyeka Aduma. (2022, March) Majority Acts and Protection of Minorities Princeton & Associate Publishing C. Ltd, pp 294 - 329
Journal Articles
1Ngozi Chisom Uzoka and Onyeka Christiana Aduma. (2023, May), "EASE OF DOING BUSINESS: A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE BUSINESS ( MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS) FACILITATION ACT 2023", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 13 - 21
2Onyeka Christiana Aduma and Ngozi Chisom Uzoka. (2023, July), "REVISITING THE CONCEPT OF LIFTING THE CORPORATE VEIL UNDER NIGERIAN COMPANY LAW", AFRICAN JOURNAL OF LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 12-23
3Onyeka Christiana ADUMA. (2023, July), "INADEQUACIES IN THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK REGULATING INCORPORATED TRUSTEES IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 4, pp 79 - 86
4Onyeka ADUMA, Israel Chijiuka Oparaji. (2023, September), "A Legal Evaluation of Extra judicial Killings in Nigeria between 2019 - 2021", ACARELAR
5Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, Onyeka Christiana ADUMA, Ijeoma Paschalia Iloabachie. (2023, September), "Review of the Non-Applicability of the Rule Against Compelling Persons Protected in International Armed Conflicts: Need for a Paradigm Shift", AFRICAN JOURNAL OF LAW AND HUMAN RIGHTS, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 119 - 123
6ONYEKA CHRISTIANA ADUMA and Helen Obiageli Obi. (2022, September), "EXAMINING THE INTRODUCTION OF COMPANY VOLUNTARY ARRANGEMENT AS A RESCUE MECHANISM UNDER COMPANY AND ALLIED MATTERS ACT (CAMA) 2020*", International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 3, pp 44 - 51
7Helen Obiageli Obi and ONYEKA CHRISTIANA ADUMA. (2022, September), "ADOPTION PRACTICE UNDER THE CHILD'S RIGHTS LAW OF ANAMBRA STATE", African Customary and Religious Law Review, Vol. 3, pp 48 - 54
8ONYEKA CHRISTIANA ADUMA and Ngozi Eunice Nwafor. (2022, July), "Exploring the Scope of Liability Shield in a Limited Liability Partnership", Journal of Refugee Law and International Criminal Justice, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 151 - 165
9ONYEKA CHRISTIANA ADUMA and Ibekwe Sophia Chineze. (2021, September), "Current Developments in the Incorporation of Guarantee Companies under Nigerian Company Law", Law and Social Justice Review, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 60 - 65
10ONYEKA CHRISTIANA ADUMA. (2021, September), "Incorporating the Independent-Director Concept into the Nigerian Company Law: Challenges and Prospects", Law and Social Justice Review, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 44 - 47
11Onyeka Christiana Aduma and N.E Nwafor. (2021, May), "Trial in Absentia and the Right to a Fair Hearing Under the Nigerian Criminal Justice System", Awka Capital Bar Journal, Vol. 2, pp 114 - 125
12ONYEKA C. ADUMA and M.N.Umenweke. (2020, January), "The Scope of Insider Trading Liability for Tippees under the Nigeria's Investment and Securities Act", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 7
13Meshach N. Umenweke and Onyeka Christiana Aduma. (2020, September), "Regulation of Insider Trading in Nigeria and USA: A Comparative Analysis", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 180-187
14Helen Obi and ONYEKA CHRISTIANA ADUMA. (2020, June), "An Examination of Marriage and the Constitutional Rights of Women in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 114 - 126
15Helen Obiageli Obi and ONYEKA CHRISTIANA ADUMA. (2020, September), "CONTEMPORARY JUDICIAL RESPONSE TO WOMEN’S SUCCESSION AND INHERITANCE RIGHTS IN NIGERIA: A HEAVE TO GENDER DISCRIMINATION", African Customary and Religious Law Review, Vol. 1, pp 42 -48
16Iguh Nwamaka Adaora, ADUMA ONYEKA CHRISTIANA and Obi Helen Obiageli. (2020, October), "Re-Examining the Remedy for Oppressive or Unfairly Prejudicial Conduct under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 (CAMA)", ASSU Journal of Humanities, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 135-152
17Ngozi E. Nwafor and ONYEKA C. ADUMA. (2020, September), "Problems of the Administration of the Criminal Justice System in Nigeria and the Applicability of the Alternative Dispute Resolution", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 131-142
18Chineze Sophia Ibekwe and ONYEKA NOSIKE ADUMA. (2020, March), "Presidential Control of the Nigeria Police: Constitutional Reforms for Organizational Performance Development and Political Neutrality", Global Journal of Politics and Law Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 65 - 79
19Chineze Sophia Ibekwe and ONYEKA CHRISTIANA ADUMA. (2019, May), "Legislating Disability Integration in Employment: Comparing Legal Solution From Nigeria Nigeria, South Africa and the United States of America", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 94 - 102
20Onyeka Christiana Aduma. (2019, January), "Revisiting the Statutory Scheme for Derivative Actions under the Nigerian Company Law", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 159 - 165
21Chineze Sophia Ibekwe and ONYEKA CHRISTIANA ADUMA. (2019, September), "Evolution of Disability Rights in Nigeria: Pitfalls and Prospects", African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 137 -147
22ONYEKA CHRISTIANA ADUMA and Chineze Sophia Ibekwe. (2017, May), "Protection of Minority Shareholders under Nigerian Company Law", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 79-89
23Nneka Umejiaku, Onyeka C. Aduma and Ejike Francis Okaphor. (2016, July), "Advocating for the Rights of Persons with Disability in Nigeria: Need for More Legislative Intervention", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Journal of Public and Private Law, Vol. 8, pp 141-159
24ONYEKA CHRISTIANA NOSIKE and Ikenga K E Oraegbunam. (2016, June), "Adoption of Cumulative Voting in Corporate Governance in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges", The Journal of Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, pp 30-53
25Umejiaku Nneka and Nosike Onyeka. (2013, September), "Abortion: Violation of the Reproductive Health Rights of Women in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Public and Private Law, Vol. 5, pp 275 - 287
26Ifemeje Sylvia, Umejiaku Nneka and NOSIKE C.O. (2012, November), "The Constitutionality of Lawyers' Dress Code in Nigeria", Arabian Journal of Business and Management Review (OMAN CHPTER), Vol. 2, (Issue 12), pp 82-94
27Ifemeje SC and NOSIKE ONYEKA. (2011, July), "A Critique of Womens' Right to Inheritance under Nigerian Customary Laws", Journal of Women and Minority Rightss, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 211 - 230
28ONYEKA NOSIKE and Iguh Nwamaka Adaora. (2011, September), "An Appraisal of Incorporation of Company in Nigeria", UNIZIK Law Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 288-305
29Iguh Nwamaka Adaora, ONYEKA NOSIKE. (2011, September), "An Examination of the Child's Rights Protection and Corporal Punishment in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 296-308
30Iguh NA N, NOSIKE ONYEKA. (2011, September), "Legal Issues in the Privatization of Public Utilities/Enterprises un Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 61-79
31Chukwuneke Anagbogu and NOSIKE ONYEKA. (2011, September), "A Review of Absolute and Discretionary Bars to Divorce under the Nigerian Matrimonial Causes Act", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Public and Private Law, Vol. 4
32Anyogu F, Iguh A N, ONYEKA NOSIKE. (2010, October), "Appropriate Curriculum for Training 21st Century Lawyers", UNIZIK Law Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 1)
Thesis
1Onyeka Christiana Nosike. (2015, July), "An Appraisal of Minority Shareholders Protection under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990".
Dissertations
1Onyeka Christiana Nosike. (2021, May), "A Review of the Legal and Institutional Framework Regulating Insider Trading in Corporate Securities in Nigeria".
Projects
1Onyeka Christiana Nosike. (2006, July), "Traditional History as a Means of Proving Title to Land vis- a -vis the Hearsay Rule in the Nigerian Law of Evidence".
Conference Papers
1Onyeka Christiana ADUMA. (2023, June), "Electronic Transmission Results: Panacea or Inconsequential for Free and Fair Election in Nigeria",
2Onyeka Christiana ADUMA. (2023, August), "Access Impendiments to Social Services for Persons with Disabilities in Nigeria",
3Onyeka Christiana ADUMA. (2023, November), "Developing A Consolidated Legal Framework for Nigerian E-Commerce Landscape",
4C Q Umeobika and ONYEKA ADUMA. (2017, June), "Rule of Law and National Security in Nigeria: A Discourse",
5Chinazor Queen Umeobika and Onyeka Aduma. (2017, June), "RULE OF LAW AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA: A DISCOURSE", Nigerian Association of Law Teachers, pp 234-244

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"A LEGAL EVALUATION OF EXTRA-JUDICIAL KILLINGS IN NIGERIA" (2024). Completed Masters project by ISRAEL CHIJIUKA OPARAJI , 2021396005FA
2"The Convergence of international Humanitarian Law of Non-International and International Armed Conflicts: An Appraisal" (2023). Completed Masters project by Paschalia Iloabachie, 2020396001F
3"A LEGAL ANALYSIS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUONOMY AS A VERITABLE TOOL FOR POLITICAL RESTRUCTURING OF THE NIGERIAN FEDERATION" (2022). Completed Masters project by OMENA KINGSLEY NNAMDI, 2017396033
4"THE REGULATORY REGIME OF CONSUMER RIGHTS PROTECTION IN NIGERIA" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by IKEATU EGONDU GRACE,2018397027F
5"ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT OF COUNTER TERRORISM ON NON- DEROGABLE RIGHTS UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW- NIGERIA AS A CASE STUDY" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by IZIMAH OGOMA UZOCHI, 201839719F
6"THE ROLE OF TAXATION IN NIGERIA OIL AND GAS SECTOR REFORMS: LESSONS FROM CANADIAN EXPERIENCE" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by NZEDIEGWU CHIDOZIE KENNETH, 2019397006FA
7"APPRAISAL OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS FOR FREEDOM OF INFORMATION IN NIGERIA" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by LAWAL ILIAS BOLAKALE, 2010397002P
8"ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY: A CASE STUDY OF THE SOUTH-EASTERN STATES OF NIGERIA" (2022). Completed Masters project by IGWE CHIAGOZIE JAMES, 2016396027F
9"AN APPRAISAL OF ECONOMIC< SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS AND THEIR ENFORCEMENT INNIGERIA AND OTHER JURISDICTIONS" (2022). Completed Masters project by UDEMEZUE OLUCHUKWU LOUIS, 2013396026F
Editorships
1Editor, "Law and Social Justice Review" (January, 2022)
2Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Public and Private Law" (October, 2022)
3Editor, "Awka Capital Bar Journal" (May, 2021)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Head, "Department of Commercial and Industrial Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2024)
2Member, "Law Reform Committee for NBA Awka Branch" (March, 2022)
3CEP Coordinator, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2022)
4Staff Adviser, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2021)
5Member, "International Linkages Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2021)
6Member, "European Centre for Research Training and Development, Uk" (April, 2020 to April, 2021)
7Member, "Awka Capital Bar Journal Editorial Committee" (July, 2020)
8Treasurer, "Association of Awka Indigenous Advocate" (February, 2017 to November, 2021)
9Member, "Re-evaluation Counseling Organization" (March, 2016)
10Examination Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (August, 2010 to August, 2020)
11Member, "Board of Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2010)
12Member, "Board of Department of Public and Private Law" (March, 2010)
13Financial Secretary, "Young Lawyers Forum, Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch" (September, 2008 to October, 2010)
14Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" (November, 2007)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Research Member, "European Centre for Research Training and Development, Uk" - 10106 (member since 2020), https://www.ecrtd.org/
2Full Member, "Re-evaluation Counseling Organization" (member since 2016), https://www.rc.org
3Full Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities" (member since 2012), https://asuunigeria.org/
4Full Member, "Board of Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (member since 2010), https://unizik.edu.ng/faculties/law/
5Full Member, "National Association of Law Teachers" (member since 2010), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigeria_Association_of_lLaw_Teachers
6Professional Member, "Association of Awka Indigenous Advocate" (member since 2007), https://nigeria24.me/association-of-awka--indigenous-advocates
7Professional Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" - 057794 (member since 2007), https://nigerianbar.org.ng/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"African Digital Frontier Conference", (Department of Marketing, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 9th November, 2023 to 10th November, 2023; in - Person
2"LASU National Conference on Agenda 2023 and the SDGs", (Lagos State University), 28th August, 2023 to 29th August, 2023; Zoom
3"Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference 2023", (Nigerian Bar Association), 25th August, 2023 to 1st September, 2023; Physical
4"NBA Awka Branch Law Week", (NBA Awka Branch), 1st June, 2023 to 4th June, 2023; Physical
5"Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Technical Committe on Conference Planning), 19th August, 2022 to 26th August, 2022; Physical
6"Nigerian Law Teachers Conference", (University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria), 30th May, 2019 to 30th May, 2019; Physical
7"Nigerian Law Teachers Conference", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 11th June, 2017 to 11th June, 2017; Physical
8"Nigerian Law Teachers Conference", (Nasarawa State, Nigeria), 22nd May, 2016 to 22nd May, 2016; Physical
9"Nigerian Law Teachers Conference", (Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti), 31st May, 2015 to 31st May, 2015; Physical
10"Nigerian Law Teachers Conference", (Ebonyi State, Nigeria), 24th May, 2014 to 24th May, 2014; Physical
11"LASU National Conference on Agenda 2023 and the SDGs", (Lagos State University), Zoom
Workshops
1"Orientation Meeting for Heads of Department", (The University Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 27th February, 2024 to 27th February, 2024; Physical
2"Training on LMS Project ( Special Tools Acquisition & Application to Teaching and Learning Management", (Faculty of Law, NAU, Awka), 26th July, 2023 to 1st August, 2023; Physical
3"PG Online MOS Training", (College of Postgraduate Studies, NAU), 25th July, 2023 to 4th August, 2023; Physical
4"Workshop on Grants Writing", (Faculty of Law NAU, Awka), 21st April, 2023 to 21st April, 2023; Physical