Dr. Chinazor Queen Umeobika

Dr. Chinazor Queen Umeobika is a READER in PRIVATE & PROPERTY LAW Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chinazor Queen Umeobika

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My name is  Chinazor Queen Umeobika PhD. I  am a lecturer in  the Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

I am a researcher and a Child's Rights and Justice Advocate.

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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

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Interest Areas

CHILD RIGHTS /JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS CRIMINAL LAW ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2018)
January, 2015 to August, 2018
Doctor Of Philosophy Of Law Law
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2018)
January, 2015 to August, 2018
PhD LAW
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, April, 2014)
January, 2010 to April, 2014
LLM Law
4Nigerian Law School. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2006)
August, 2005 to August, 2006
BL Law
5Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2004)
September, 1999 to December, 2004
LLB LAW
6Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, December, 1999)
September, 1999 to December, 1999
LLB LAW

Relevant/Working Experience

1Chief Editor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol.3 No.2, 2026., Department of Private and Property Law, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
February, 2026 to April, 2026
2Chief Editor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Private and Property Law, Volume 3(1), January, 2026., Department of Private and Property Law, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
January, 2026 to Present
3Head of Deparrment of Private and Property Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
October, 2025 to Present
4Chief Editor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Private and Property Law, Volume 2(2), September, 2025., Department of Private and Property Law, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
September, 2025 to Present
5Chief Editor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 2 (1) April 2025, Department of Private and Property Law, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
April, 2025 to Present
6Chairman, Faculty of Law Clinic Committe., Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
January, 2025 to Present
7Chairman, Faculty of Law Students' Award/Honours Committee., Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
January, 2025 to Present
8Head of Deparrment of Private and Property Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
December, 2024 to October, 2025
9Chief Editor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 1(2) September, 2024, Department of Private and Property Law, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
September, 2024 to Present
10Head, Private and Property Law Department, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
September, 2024 to December, 2024
11Editor-in-Chief and Founding Editor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Private and Property Law, Volume 1, Issue 1, July, 2024
July, 2024 to Present
12Head of Department, Department of Private and Property Law, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2024 to September, 2024
13Convener, ASUU NAU Gender and Child Right Committee., Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Branch.
November, 2023 to July, 2025
14Promotion to the Rank of Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2023 to Present
15Post Graduate Coordinator, School of Post Graduate Studies Unit, Department of International Law and Jurisprudence,Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
March, 2023 to May, 2024
16Departmental Chairman, Core Academic Standard (CCMASS) Committee, Deapartment of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
March, 2023 to May, 2024
17Quality Assurance Departmental Representative, Deapartment of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
February, 2023 to February, 2024
18Departmental Representative for Covid 19 Monitoring and Enforcement University Committee, Deapartment of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
November, 2021 to Present
19Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2021 to Present
20Postgraduate Supervisor, School of Post Graduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
March, 2021 to Present
21Faculty Undergraduate Project Coordinator, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2020 to September, 2021
22Chief Examination Officer, Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2020 to September, 2021
23Chairman, Welfare and Entertainment Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2020 to September, 2021
24Examination Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2020 to September, 2021
25Faculty Undergraduate Project Coordinator, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2019 to September, 2020
26Chairman, Welfare and Entertainment Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2019 to September, 2020
27Examination Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2019 to September, 2020
28Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2018 to September, 2021
29Chairman, Welfare and Entertainment Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
October, 2018 to October, 2019
30Examination Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2018 to September, 2019
31Secretary, International Linkages and Conference/ Workshop Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
June, 2018 to December, 2020
32Examination Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2017 to September, 2018
33Examination Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2016 to September, 2017
34Examination Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2015 to September, 2016
35Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
June, 2015 to September, 2018
36Examination Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2014 to September, 2015
37Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
June, 2014 to June, 2015
38Legal Officer, Anambra State Judiciary, Awka
January, 2010 to December, 2010
39Legal Practitioner, Oseloka Osuigwe & Co (Legal Practitioners)
September, 2007 to September, 2009

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Linda Amarachi Oti-Onyema, Chinazor Queen Umeobika.. (2025, November) Human Rights in the Digital Era: Safeguarding the Right to Sexual Privacy Against Porn Traders (Law Trade and Digitization) Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria., pp 118-127
2Jude O. Ezeanokwasa, Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2025, September) Impact of Flooding on Forced Migration in Nigeria: An Appraisal of Flood Control Legislations in Nigeria( Migration Issues : Across Borders and Across Disciplines) SCOA Heritage Nigeria Ltd., pp 67-86
3Felicia A. Anyogu, C. Q Umeobika. (2025, December) PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF ADOPTED AND FOSTERED CHILDREN IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF COURTS( THE DYNAMICS OF LAW AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE) , pp 346-358
4Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Onyeka Aduma. (2017, June) Judiciary, Rule of Law and Good Governance (Rule of Law and National Security in Nigeria: A Discourse in LAW, SECURITY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), Amaka Dreams Printers Ltd, ISBN : 978-096-250-6, pp 234-244
5B.N Okpalaobi , C.Q Umeobika. (2016, May) Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility ( Corporate Social Responsibility and the Conflicts of Rights between Corporation and the Community in LAW AND ECONOMY Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), Yinkatec Printers Nigeria Ltd., ISBN : 978-096-250-6, pp 365-377
Journal Articles
1Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Linda Amarachi Oti-Onyema. (2026, April), "ASSESSING THE CONTEMPORARY RELEVANCE OF CHILD STEALING IN NIGERIAN CRIMINAL LAW", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 23-35
2Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Linda Amarachi Oti-Onyema. (2026, February), "HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE DIGITAL ERA: SAFEGUARDING THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AGAINST PORN TRADERS", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 153-167
3Maurice Okechukwu Izunwa, Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Emmanuel Chinedum Okonkwo. (2026, May), "LIABILITY OF MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS: A REVIEW OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CLAIMS", Journal Of Customary And Religious Law, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 116-126
4Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2026, May), "EFFECTIVE PARENTING AND CHILD RIGHTS PROTECTION: A SINE QUA NON FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT", NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF COMMERCIAL AND PROPERTY LAW, Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 170-180
5Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Linda Amarachi Oti-Onyema. (2026, April), "CHILD WITNESSING IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL ANALYSIS", NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA JOURNAL OF PRIVATE AND PROPERTY LAW, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 43-55
6Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Amarachi Oti-Onyema.. (2026, March), "CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND DISCLOSURE OF DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF AUDITORS", African Journal of Legal Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 63-81
7JUDE U OKOYE, CHINAZOR QUEEN UMEOBIKA. (2025, July), "ADMISSIBILITY OF POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER EVIDENCE (PTSD) TO PROVE VICTIMS LACK OF CONSENT IN RAPE CASES", AFRICAN JOURNAL OF CRIMINAL LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE, Vol. 10, pp 75-78
8JUDE U OKOYE, CHINAZOR QUEEN UMEOBIKA. (2025, July), "APPLICATION OF THE HAVARD LAW SCHOOL (HLS) TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS IN THE NIGERIAN LEGAL EDUCATION SYSTEM", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW AND CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION, Vol. 6, pp 106- 108
9O. I. Usang, Dr. C.Q. Umeobika. (2025, July), "A Legal Examination of Persistent and Contentious Issues on the Obtaining and Application of Evidence in Courts’ Proceedings in Nigeria", JOURNAL OF CUSTOMARY AND RELIGIOUS LAW (JOCARL), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 118-129
10Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Linda Amarachi Oti-Onyema. (2025, October), "ENFORCEMENT OF FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF THE NIGERIAN CHILD: CALL FOR JUDICIAL INTERVENTION", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 96-109
11Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Linda Amarachi Oti-Onyema, Chukwubuikem David. (2025, October), "FRANCHISING AS A COMMERCIAL OPTION: AN ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR ITS VIABILITY IN NIGERIA", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 12, (Issue 5), pp 147-159
12Odinakachukwu E. Okeke, Chinazor Q. Umeobika, Eyiuche Stella Ahanwa.. (2025, August), "Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion in Nigeria: Constitutional Guarantees and Jurisprudential Gaps", Journal of Customary and Religious Law, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-13
13Odinakachukwu Emmanuel Okeke, Chinazor Queen Umeobika.. (2025, September), "THE RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION AND ITS ROLE IN PROMOTING PEACEFUL AND FRIENDLY RELATIONS AMONG NATIONS: A NIGERIAN CASE STUDY", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 16, (Issue 2), pp 67-77
14Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Linda Amarachi Oti-Onyema, Chipurume Obiagwu. (2025, April), "Corporate Responsibility and Data Privacy Under the Nigerian Data Protection Act: Legal Obligations of Data Controllers and Processors", Orient Law Journal, Vol. 6, pp 171 - 183
15Oti-Onyema L.A., Iguh N.A. & Umeobika C.Q. (2025, April), "Corporate Crime As A Victimless Crime And Its Impact On Sustainable Economic Development In Nigeria", ASUU JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 264-274
16Odinakachukwu Emmanuel Okeke; Chinazor Queen Umeobika; Ifeanyi Victor Oli & Godswill Chinedu Ihionu. (2025, July), "THE APPOINTMENT AND REMOVAL OF JUDICIAL OFFICERS IN NIGERIA:A LEGAL APPRAISAL", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Human Rights Law (UNIZIK-JHRL, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 79-95
17Chijioke Maxwell OFOMATA; Chinyelugo Carol ARINZE-UMOBI; Odinakachukwu Emmanuel OKEKE & Chinazor Queen UMEOBIKA. (2025, January), "FORENSIC EVIDENCE AND LEGAL PROOF: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SCIENTIFIC VALIDITY AND JUDICIAL ADMISSIBILITY IN NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE (IRLJ), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 60-68
18Jude Uchenna OKOYE & Chinazor Queen UMEOBIKA. (2025, January), "THE EFFECTS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND TREATMENT PROTOCOLS ON RAPE VICTIM SURVIVORS", INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE (IRLJ), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 80-83
19Jude Uchenna OKOYE & Chinazor Queen UMEOBIKA. (2025, September), "FACIAL APPEARANCE AND CRIMINALITY", African Customary and Religious Law Review(ACARELAR), Vol. 6, pp 20-22
20Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Amarachi Oti- Onyema. (2025, April), "The Rights of the Nigerian Child and the Role of Courts: Special Categories of Children in Focus", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Private and Property Law, Volume 2, Issue 1, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 108 -117
21Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Amarachi Oti-Onyema.. (2025, May), "INCONGRUITY IN DEFINITIONS OF A CHILD: IMPLICATIONS FOR CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY IN NIGERIA", Law and Social Justice Review, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 128-134
22O. I. Usang, Q. C. Umeobika. (2025, January), "A LEGAL EXAMINATION OF THE EFFICACY OF FORENSIC INVESTIGATION AND PROSECUTION OF CASES IN NIGERIA", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 98-107
23Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Linda Amarachi Oti-Onyema, Perpetua Ndidiamaka Ogwuche. (2025, April), "Appraisal of the Legal and Ethical Framework for Algorithmic Transparency in AI-Driven Recruitment", UNIZIK Law Journal, Volume 21, No 2, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 75- 86
24JUDE U OKOYE, CHINAZOR QUEEN UMEOBIKA. (2024, May), "IDENTIFICATION PARADE IN CRIME DETECTION: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE", LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE REVIEW, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 133-135
25JUDE U OKOYE, CHINAZOR QUEEN UMEOBIKA. (2024, May), "THE POLYGRAPH AND LIE DETECTION : ITS USE IN THE NIGERIAN LEGAL SYSTEM", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE LAW AND LEGAL PHILOSOPHY, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 111-114
26Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Linda Amarachi Oti-Onyema. (2024, September), "Child Trafficking in the 21st Century : Underscoring the Legal Imperatives in Nigeria", African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 85- 92
27Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Ngozi Eucharia Ejimofor. (2024, September), "Problems and Challenges Facing A Defendant in Criminal Trials in Nigeria", African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 126- 132
28Linda Amarachi Oti-Onyema, Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2024, May), "Examining the Legal Implications of the Experiences of the Nigerian Child in the Information Age, The need for Sustainable Posiyive Actions", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 142-149
29Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Godstime Nweze. (2024, January), "Appraising the Impact of Environmental Pollution in Children's Rights: The Role of Law", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 127- 133
30Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2024, March), "Children in Penitentiary : Legal Implications", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 159-172
31Ezinne Olivia Onwugbenu , Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2024, September), "The Role of International Institution in Peace Enforcement to Attend Global Peace", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 167- 178
32Chinazor Quen Umeobika, Linda Amarachi Otti-Onyema. (2024, July), "Legal Protection of Internally Displaced Children in Africa: Comparative Analysis", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 75-92
33Linda Amarachi Oti-Onyema and Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2024, September), "National Commission for Refugees , Migrants and Inenarnally Displaced Persons Act: What is New for the Intenally Displaced Child?", Benue State University Law Journal , Volume 13, Issue 1, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 52- 72
34Ngozi Chisom Uzoka , Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2024, September), "An Overview of Sustainable Climate Action in the Global South, with Reflections on the Role of Companies", Eastern African Journal of Law, Policy and Globalisation, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 43-57
35Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Ifenyinwa Chiinyelu Anyim. (2023, September), "The Role of the National Industrial Court in Industrial Conflicts in Nigeria", Unizik Law Journal, Volume 19, (3) 2023, Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 172-186
36Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Anulika Chinazom Udegbunam. (2023, September), "The Police and Crime Investigations in Nigeria: An Appraisal", African Journal of Criminal Law and Jurisprudence, (AFJCLJ) 8, 2023, Vol. 8, pp 49-56
37Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2023, April), "Right to Cultural Development : Real or Myth in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, (NAUJILJ) 14(1) 2023, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 54-62
38Anita Nwotite, Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2023, May), "BUILDING THE BRIDGE FOR CONSUMER PROTECTION IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSECTS", International Journal of Comparative and Legal Phylosophy?(IJOCLLEP), Volume 5, No.2, 2023, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 44-52
39Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2023, September), "A Legal Appraisal of Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment in Nigeria", A Legal Appraisal of Labour Migration and Fair Recruitment in Nigeria(JAMS) , Volume 1, No.2 , 2023, Fair Recruitment and Labour Migration, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 21-56
40Jeremiah Ogonna Ukpai, Ejike Francis Okaphor , Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2023, September), "Fiscal Federation and Quest for Restructuring in Nigeria: Lessons from United States of America.", Law and Social Justice Review (LASJURE), Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 8-15
41F ANYOGU, C Q UMEOBIKA. (2020, April), "Children Rights And Current Trends In Child's Protection In Africa", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence(IRLJ) Volume 2(1), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 47-56
42C Q UMEOBIKA, OGECHI OBIORAH. (2020, April), "Where Are The Children? An Approach To Exterminating Child-Hawking In Nigeria", African Journal of Criminal Law and Jurisprudence, Volume 5, Vol. 5, pp 68-77
43D O Akabuiro, C Q Umeobika. (2020, April), "Energy Security And Energy Related Offences In Nigeria: The Challenges Of Enforcement", Afriican Journal of Law and Human Rights Volume 4(2), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 181-194
44J Ezeanokwasa, C Q Umeobika. (2020, April), "Legal Control Of Air Polution: An Imperative For Sustainable Industrialisation In Africa.", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence(IRLJ) Volume 2(1), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 123-133
45B E Ewulum, C Q Umeobika. (2020, June), "An Appraisal Of The Rights Of A Child Under The Nigerian Criminal Justice System", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy(IJOCLLEP) 2(3), Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 121-129
46C Q Umeobika. (2018, April), "Evaluation Of The Rights Of The Child To Participation In Divorce/Custody Matters In Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Volume 9(1), Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 122-132
47C Q Umeobika. (2016, September), "Violence Against Children In Nigeria: Child Battering In Focus", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence(NAUJILJ), Volume 7, Vol. 7, pp 176-183
48C Q Umeobika. (2016, September), "Examining The Criminal Trials And Liability Of Child Offenders In Nigeria: The Need For An Effective Child Justice System", Afriican Journal of Criminal Law and Jurisprudence(AFJCLJ), Vol. 1, pp 159-169
49C Q Umeobika, B N Okpalaobi. (2016, July), "Children In Need Of Care And Protection In Nigeria: The Legal Approach", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Journal of Public and Private Law, Volume 8, July, 2016, Vol. 8, pp 78-89
50B N Okpalaobi, C Q Umeobika. (2016, July), "Legal Framework For The Eradication Of Child Trafficking In Nigeria: Strategies For Implementation", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Journal of Public and Private Law, Volume 8, July, 2016., Vol. 8, pp 44-57
51CQ Umeobika, M I Anusiem, Obinna Mbanugo. (2016, September), "Collective Agreement And Industrial Action In The Nigerian Jurisprudence: An Advocacy For Legislative Change", Unizik, Journal, vol 12, 2016, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria., Vol. 12, pp 212-226
52Emmanuel Obidimma, C Q Umeobika. (2015, October), "Time For A New Definition Of Rape In Nigeria", International Journal of Research on Humanities and Social Sciences, Volume 5 Number 18, Vol. 5, (Issue 18), pp 112-121
53J Ezeanokwasa, C Q Umeobika. (2015, July), "Challenges To The Implementation of The National Environmental Standard And Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) Act", Nnamdi Azikwe University, Journal of Public and Private Law (JPPL), Volume 7July, 2015, Vol. 7, pp 85-100
54Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2014, March), "An Apparaisal Of The Issue Of Gay And Lesbian Relationship: Nigeria And Canada As Case Studies.", Journal of Current Issues in Nigerian Law, Volume 2, No. 1, 2014, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 155-164
55C Q Umeobika. (2014, July), "Same Sex(Prohibition) Act, 2013: A Stich In Time That Saves Nine", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Journal of Public and Private Law, Volume 6, 2014, Vol. 6, pp 250-258
56C Q Umeobika. (2012, September), "Synergy Of The Local Vigilante Group And The Police In Anambra State: A Proactive", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence(NAUJILJ) Volume 3, Septembeer, 2012, Vol. 3, pp 182-190
Thesis
1Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2018, August), "REVIEW OF THE ROLE OF COURTS AND CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN PROMOTING THE CHILD RIGHTS IN NIGERIA".
Dissertations
1Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2014, April), "RIGHT TO PRIVATE LIFE: THE ISSUE OF GAY AND LESBIAN RELATIONSHIP".
Projects
1Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2004, December), "DISCRIMINATION AGAINST HIV VICTIMS: LEGAL PERSPECTIVE".
Conference Papers
1Linda Amarachi Oti-Onyema, Chinazor Queen Umeobika.. (2025, November), "HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE DIGITAL ERA: SAFEGUARDING THE RIGHT TO SEXUAL PRIVACY AGAINST PORN TRADERS",
2Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2024, February), "An Examination of Irregular Migration and the Impact on the Rights of the Child in Nigeria: Underscoring the Role of State and Non-State Actors", Center for Migration Studies with support fro GIZ, 1st International Conference 2024, at Center for Migration Studies , Namdi Azikiwe Univerisity Awka on the 1st and 2nd Febuary, 2023 on the Theme " Nigeria and Migration Today: The Diverse Strategies of State and Non- State Actors.
3Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2024, September), "Priotizing Child Rights Protection in the Context of Artificial Intelligence: Assesments of the Glitches and Gains , delivered at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Faculty of Law, International Conference (Maiden Edition) with the Theme : Legal Education and Practice inNigeria : The Role of Artificial Intelligence",
4Chinazor Queen Umeobika. (2019, October), "Child Trafficking In The 21st Century: Underscoring The Legal Implications In Nigeria", Presented at 2019 Conference on Migration, Border Crimes and Human Rights, Held at Dominican University, River Forest, IL, USA
5C Q UMEOBIKA, OGECHI OBIORAH. (2019, June), "Where Are The Children; A Approach To Exterminating Child- Hawking In Nigeria", Delivered at 4th International Conference on Organisation and Management (ICOM) on Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics, Governance and Sustainability, June 12-13, 2019, Abu Dhabi University., Got the Best paper Award
6Chinazor Queen Umeobika, Onyeka Aduma. (2017, June), "Rule Of Law And National Security In Nigeria: A Discourse", Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), pp 234-244, 50th Annual Conference of Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT) held on the 11th to 16th June, 2017 on the Theme "Law, Security and National Development"
7B N Okpalaobi, C Q Umeobika. (2016, May), "Corporate Social Responsibility And The Conflict Of Rights Between Corporations And The Community", Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), pp 365-377, 49TH Annual Conference of Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT) held on 22nd -27th of March with the Theme: Law and Economy

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"AN APPRAISAL OF THE JURISPRUDENCE OF BANKING SECRECY IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS" (2026). Completed Doctorate project by EHUJUO KINGSLEY CHUKWUNONSO (2014397004F)
2"An Appraisal of the Rights of a Defendant in Administration of Criminal Justice in Nigeria" (2025). Completed Masters project by Ejimofor Ngozi Eucharia (2020396010FA)
3"A Legal Analysis of Local governemnt autonomy as a veritable tool for political restructuring of the Nigerian Federation." (2023). Completed Masters project by Omena Kingsley Nnamdi - 2017396033F
4"Appraising the Challenges to the Roles of Police in the Administration of Criminal Justice" (2023). Completed Masters project by Anulika Chinazom Udegbunam - 2020396001FA
5"The Role of National Industrial Court in the promotion of Industrial Harmony in Nigeria : the propriety of its Criminal Jurisdiction" (2023). Completed Masters project by IFENYINWA CHINYELU ANYIM (2020396001FA)
Grants
1Awardee: "Donation in Support of Digitalisation of Faculty of Law" (February, 2023 to February, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Prof Joseph Umeobika
Editorships
1Editor, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF COMMERCIAL AND PROPERTY LAW, VOL. 13, NO. 3" (May, 2026)
2Chief Editor, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA JOURNAL OF PRIVATE AND PROPERTY LAW, VOL. 3 (2)" (April, 2026)
3Editor, "UNIZIK LAW JOURNAL VOLUME 22 (1)" (April, 2026)
4Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Private and Property Law, Volume 3(1)." (January, 2026)
5Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Private and Property Law, Volume 2, Issue 1, April, 2025" (April, 2025)
6Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Private and Property Law, Volume 2(2)." (September, 2025)
7Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Private and Property Law, Volume 1, Issue 2, September, 2024" (September, 2024)
8Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Journal Of Private and Property Law, volume 1 (1)" (July, 2024)
9Editor, "UNIZIK LAW JOURNAL Volume 19(1) 2023" (January, 2023)
10Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Volume 14(2)" (September, 2023)
11Editor, "African Journal of Criminal Law, Volume 8, September , 2023" (September, 2023)
12Editor, "UNIZIK LAW JOURNAL Volume 18, 2022" (January, 2022)
13Editor, "International Journal of Comparative Law and Philposophy Volume 4(2) May, 2022" (May, 2022)
14Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Volume 9(2)" (September, 2018)
15Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Volume 7" (September, 2016)
16Editor, "African Journal of Criminal Law And Jurisprudence" (September, 2016)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "An Analysis Of The Effects Of Artificial Intelligence And Audiovisual Materials In Defamation Cases, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal Of Commercial and Property Law, Vol 13(1) 2026" (January, 2026)
2Reviewer, "AFRICAN JOURNAL OF LAW AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE" (August, 2025)
3Reviewer, "Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Journal of Private and Public Law." (August, 2025)
4Reviewer, "Equipping Women For Inclusive And Effective Public Hearing In The Legislative Process, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol 12(1) 2025." (March, 2025)
5Reviewer, "Understanding The Rule of Law In Nigeria: Concepts and The Judiciary's Role, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol 12(3) 2025." (July, 2025)
6Reviewer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence (NAUJILJ) Volume 14, Issue 1" (May, 2023)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENCE- RAPHAEL EKENE OGBONNA" (May, 2026 to May, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
2Examiner, "PG Faculty Internal Examination - Osonwa Emmanuel Chekwube" (November, 2025 to February, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam
3Examiner, "PG Faculty Internal Examination - Edet Bassey Ekere" (November, 2025 to November, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
4Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence- Ugboh Moses Oluchukwu" (August, 2025 to August, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
5Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence- Chikeka Chiamaka Ijeoma" (August, 2025 to August, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
6Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence- Chukwudebelu Nnamdi Mmaduabuchi" (August, 2025 to August, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
7Examiner, "External Examiner, Faculty of Law, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, 2022/2023 Academic Session" (January, 2023 to January, 2023). Completed External Exam
8Examiner, "PG Faculty Internal Examination -Nnajiofor Damaris Chinemerem (2020396011F)" (June, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
9Examiner, "PG Faculty Internal Examination -Igwe Chiagozie James(2016396027F" (June, 2023 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
10Examiner, "PG Faculty Internal Examination - Mba Jane Frances (2016396048F" (September, 2023 to September, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
11Examiner, "PG Faculty Internal Examination- Akaora Chinelo Ruth(2017396010P)" (August, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
12Examiner, "PG Faculty Internal Examination - Chilaka Henry Goodluck(2011396009f)" (January, 2023 to January, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
13Examiner, "PG Faculty Proposal Examination - Emeka Eunice Ngozi(2020397003F)" (June, 2023 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
14Examiner, "PG Faculty Proposal - Chiemerie Chimezie Nwokoma(2020396006FB)" (December, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
15Examiner, "PG Faculty Proposal Defence- Nwoke Solomon Okwudili" (October, 2023 to October, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
16Examiner, "PG Faculty Proposal Examination - Nnamdi Chijioke Anyachebelu(2016397063F)" (August, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
17Examiner, "PG Faculty Proposal Examination - Onyemauche Benjamin Ibezim" (February, 2023 to February, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
18Examiner, "PG Faculty Internal Examination -Ima Obong Ifiok Ukanna(2017396026F)" (November, 2022 to November, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam
19Examiner, "PG Faculty Proposal Examination -Onwudiwe Kene K(2018396032F)" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
20Examiner, "PG Faculty Internal Examination- Udeagu Doris Odinkema(2017396018F)" (July, 2021 to July, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam
21Examiner, "PG Faculty Internal Examination -Eze Martin Oluchi (2010396046F)" (November, 2021 to November, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "NAU NELFUND Committee" (September, 2025)
2Chairman, Faculty of Law Clinic Committee, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2025)
3Chairman, Faculty of Law Students Award/Honors Committee, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2025)
4Member Faculty of Law International Conference Committee, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2024 to October, 2025)
5Acting Head, Department of Private and Property Law., "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Faculty of Law" (January, 2024)
6Founder Editor and Editor-in-Chief, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Private and Property Law," (July, 2024)
7Head, Department of Private and Property Law, "Nnnamdi Azikiwe University. Awka" (September, 2024)
8Editor- in- Chief, "Department of Private and Property Law, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (September, 2024)
9Quality Assurance Departmental Representative, "Deapartment of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2023 to February, 2024)
10Departmental Chairman Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) Committee, "Deapartment of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2023)
11Departmental Post Graduate Coordinator, "School of Post Graduate Studies Unit, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2023)
12Member, "Board of School of Post Graduate Studies ,Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2023)
13Chairman of Committee (Convener), "ASUU NAU Gender and Child Right Committee" (November, 2023)
14Convener, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Nnamdi Azikiwe Univerty Branch, Committee on Gender and Child's Rights" (October, 2023)
15Attraction of Grant towards Digitalisation of the Faculty of Law, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2023)
16Attraction of grant, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2023 to February, 2023)
17Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Examination Timetable Committee" (June, 2021)
18Postgraduate Supervisor and Teacher, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, School of Postgraduate Studies" (March, 2021)
19Departmental Representative, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Covid 19 Monitoring and Enforcement Committee" (February, 2021)
20Faculty Undergraduate Project Coordinator, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2019 to September, 2021)
21Member, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Dress Code Enforcement Committee" (September, 2019)
22Chairman, "Faculty of Law Welfare and Entertainment Committee" (September, 2019 to September, 2021)
23Matron, "Nigerian Girl Guides Association Nigeria(Awka Chapter)" (June, 2019)
24Faculty Undergraduate Project Coordinator, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2019 to September, 2021)
25Member, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Annual Lecture Series Committee" (August, 2019)
26Member, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Students Award /Honours Committee" (September, 2018)
27Secretary, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, International Linkages and Conference Committee" (June, 2018)
28Local Organising Committe (LOC) Secretary, "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), 50th Annual Conference held at Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2017 to June, 2017)
29MEMBER OF UNION ELECTORAL COMMISSION (UNECO) FOR SUG ELECTION(FACULTY OF LAW), "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Students Affairs Unit" (June, 2017 to June, 2018)
30Member /Award Recipient, "Catholic Women Organisation of St Thomas Aquinas Parish, Awka and Immaculate Heart Parish, Uga, Anambra State" (May, 2015)
31Examination Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2014 to September, 2021)
32Member, "Board of Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2014)
33Teaching and supervision of projects, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2014)
34Jerusalem Pilgrim 2011, "Nigeria Christian Commission (Anambra State) 2011 Christian Pilgrimage" (February, 2011 to February, 2011)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "International Federation of Female Lawyers" (member since 2019), http://fida.org.ng
2Full Member, "Catholic Lawyers Association of Nigeria (CLAN)" (member since 2017), http://catholiclawyer.org.ng
3Full Member, "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)" (member since 2015), http://naltng.org
4Full Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)" (member since 2014), https://asuu.org.ng
5Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" (member since 2006), https://nigerianbar.org.ng.

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Second International Conference of the Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.", (Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 13th November, 2025 to 15th November, 2025; Hybrid
2"NALT 56th Annual National Conference, UNIABUJA, 2025", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 27th October, 2025 to 30th October, 2025; University of Abuja.
3"7th UNIZIK Business School International Hybrid Conference", (UNIZIK Business School), 16th July, 2025 to 18th July, 2025; Hybrid
4"55th National Association of Law Teachers Conference ,2024", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 27th October, 2024 to 31st October, 2024; University of Ilorin, Nigeria
5"Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University International Conference (Maiden Edition) on Education and Practice in Nigeria : The Role of Artificial Intelligence", (Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 12th September, 2024 to 14th September, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
6"1ST International Conference, 2024 on "Nigeria and Migration Today: The Diverse Strategies of State and Non-State Actors", (Center For Migration Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, with Support from GIZ), 1st February, 2024 to 2nd February, 2024; ASUU SECRETARIAT & CMS-NAU
7"54th Nigerian Association of Law Teachers(NALT) Conference (Law and National Integration)", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 11th July, 2023 to 15th July, 2023; Faculty of Law, Abia State University, Umuahia
8"53th Nigerian Association Of Law Teachers Conference (Law, Democracy, and Electoral Process)", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 7th February, 2022 to 11th February, 2022; Faculty of Law, Bayero University, Kano.
9"International Conference on Migration, Border and Human Rights", (Domnican University, USA and Conflict and Gender Right Forum), 3rd October, 2019 to 5th October, 2019; Domnican University, River Forest, IL, USA
10"52nd Nigerian Association of Law Teachers Conference (Legal Education , Research and Innovation)", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 1st July, 2019 to 5th July, 2019; University of Ibadan
11"The 4th International Conference on Organisation and Management (Corporate Social Responsibiility (CSR) , Ethics, Governance and Sustainability)", (Abu Dhabi University), 12th June, 2019 to 13th June, 2019; Inter-Continental Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE
12"51st Nigeria Association of Law Teachers Conference(Law, Justice and Society)", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 1st July, 2018 to 6th July, 2018; Nigerian Law School, Bwari, Abuja
13"50th Nigerian Association of Law Teachers Conference (Rule of Law and National Security)", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 11th June, 2017 to 16th June, 2017; Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
14"49th Nigerian Association of Law Teachers Conference(Law and Economy)", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 22nd May, 2016 to 27th May, 2016; Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nasarawa State
15"48th Nigerian Association Of Law Teachers Conference on Mainstreaming Interdisciplinary Approach to Legal Education: Imperative for Nigerian Development.", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 31st May, 2015 to 5th June, 2015; Faculty of Law, Afebabalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State
Workshops
1"5th Virtual Workshop of the Dcotoral Academy of Nigeria (DAN)", (The Committee of Provosts and Deans of Postgraduate Colleges and Schools (CPDPCS) in Nigeria Universities), 17th June, 2025 to 18th June, 2025; ZOOM
2"CITIZENSHIP AND CORPORATE PARTICIPATION AS A SOLUTION TO PLASTIC POLLUTION IN ANAMBRA STATE", (Ministry of Environment, Anambra State; Anambra State Waste Recyclers Association(ASWRA) ; Techno Serve and the Coca-Cola Foundation), 6th June, 2025 to 6th June, 2025; Best Western Meloch Hotel , Awka, Anambra State
3"Fairway Project Nigeria: Support to Enhancing Fair Recruitment in Nigeria, Two -Day Consultation with Professors and Experts In the University", (Center For Migration Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University and International Labour Organisation(ILO)), 12th September, 2023 to 13th September, 2023; Center for Migration Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
4"Grant and Research Training Workshop", (Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 21st April, 2023 to 24th April, 2023; Faculty of Law. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
5"ICT Training Workshop", (Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 9th April, 2023 to 11th April, 2023; Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
6"A 3 Days Building Capacity Towards Improving Access to Justice - Training on Paralegal Services", (Legal Aid Council and PRAWA in collaboration with British Council and European Union), 29th October, 2019 to 31st October, 2019; Beautiful Gate Resort and Conference Center, Awka
7"Center for Migration Studies Capacity Building Retreat and Workshop for Migration Modules Development , Supported by International Organisation for Migration.", (Center For Migration Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, supported by International Organisation for Migration (IOM)), 20th August, 2019 to 22nd August, 2019; Ozon Villa Hotels, Enugu
8"Post Graduate Workshop On 'Deepening Research Competence For Effective Scholarship'", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University School of Postgraduate Studies), 8th October, 2018 to 19th October, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
9"Post Graduate Workshop On 'Improving Research Capacity For Sustainable Development'", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University School of Postgraduate Studies), 22nd January, 2018 to 1st February, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka