Dr. Obiageli Helen Obi
Dr. Obiageli Helen Obi is a READER in PRIVATE & PROPERTY LAW Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
OBI, HELEN OBIAGELI IS MY NAME. I WAS BORN ON THE 29TH JUNE, 1963. AM MARRIED WITH THREE CHILDREN. AM A LAWYER BY PROFESSION. AM A LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAW, FACULTY OF LAW,NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA.
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Address: | Private & Property Law, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF LAW |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PRIVATE & PROPERTY LAW |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2019) March, 2013 to March, 2019 PhD LAW |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA. (Post-Graduate Degree, June, 2012) September, 2001 to September, 2012 LAW |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1997) September, 1993 to September, 1997 LAW LAW |
| 4 | UNIVERSITY OF BENIN. (Bachelor Degree, January, 1992) September, 1986 to January, 1992 Bsc EDUCATION, HISTORY/RELIGION |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | VICE CHAIRPERSON, INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF FEMALE LAWYERS (FIDA) October, 2019 to November, 2020 |
| 2 | MEMBER, NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF LAW TEACHERS June, 2019 to July, 2019 |
| 3 | LECTURER 1, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA January, 2015 to September, 2050 |
| 4 | CHAIRMAN, UNIVERSITY OF BENIN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, AWKA BRANCH April, 2010 to July, 2015 |
| 5 | SOCIAL SECRETARY, NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION, AWKA BRANCH August, 2006 to August, 2007 |
| 6 | LEGAL ADVISER, WOMEN'S RIGHT ADVANCEMENT AND PROTECTION ALTERNATIVE (WRAPA) September, 2004 to September, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Izunwa M. O., Arinze-Umobi C, Obi H. O.. (2022, May) Fundamental Principles of Marriages in Nigeria Eunique Press & Computers, pp 305-321 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Helen Obiageli Obi. (2024, August), "Empowering Women Through Education: Asserting Inheritance Rights in Nigeria", Journal of Customary and Religious Law (JOCARL), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 111-121 |
| 2 | Onyeka Christiana Aduma, Helen Obiageli Obi. (2024, February), "An Examination of the Evidence (Amendment) Act of 2023", Awka Capital Bar Journal (ACBJ), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 29-36 |
| 3 | Helen Obiageli Obi, Damaris Chinemerem Nnajiofor. (2024, August), "Analysis of the Worst Forms of Girl Child Labour in Nigeria", Awka Capital Bar Journal (ACBJ), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 11-18 |
| 4 | Helen Obiageli Obi. (2024, November), "LEGAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROMOTION OF RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN DOUBLE- DECKER MARRIAGES IN NIGERIA", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Human Rights Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 66-74 |
| 5 | Obi Helen Obiageli, Yvonne Chekwubechi Ifeamah. (2024, March), "AN OVERVIEW OF WOMEN RIGHTS OVER LAND IN SELECTED JURISDICTIONS IN NIGERIA", African Journal of Law, Ethics and Education, Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Okaphor Nkiruka Edith, Obi Helen Obiageli, Okaphor Ejike Francis. (2024, November), "Women’s Inheritance Rights in Nigeria: An Analysis of the Legal Gaps and Reform Prospects", Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 167-176 |
| 7 | Helen Obiageli Obi. (2024, July), "NEW SCIENCE OF MOTHERHOOD: SURROGACY CONTRACT IN MONOGAMOUS MARRIAGES IN NIGERIA", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 152-162 |
| 8 | Obi Helen Obiageli, Okoye Jude Uchenna. (2023, September), "Towards Achieving a Globally Acceptable Gender Equality in Nigeria: The Journey So Far", Law and Social Justice Review (LASJURE), Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 74-81 |
| 9 | Livinus I Nwokike, Helen Obageli Obi. (2023, April), "The Professional Duties of Lawyer and the Consequent Health Challenges: The Need to Trade within the Health Watch", International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 4, pp 62-66 |
| 10 | Livinus I Nwokike, Helen Obageli Obi. (2022, June), "Merger of Incorporated Trustees under CAMA 2020 and ISA 2007: Administrative Interference or Regulatory Protections Contrary to Association'Privity of Contract?", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 67-75 |
| 11 | Onyeka Christiana Aduma, Obiageli Obi. (2022, March), "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 |
| 12 | Jude Uchenna Okoye, Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo, Helen Obiageli Obi, Rapuluchukwu Ernest Nduka, Chugo Onwatuegwu. (2022, May), "Stalking in the criminal legal system-Nigeria in perspective", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 22-27 |
| 13 | Jude Uchenna OKOYE, Hilda Uche Obi-Obiorha, Helen Obiageli Obi, Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo, Rapuluchukwu Ernest Nduka. (2022, July), "Detecting Deception In the Criminal Justice System: The Nigerian Experience", African Journal of Criminal law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 7, pp 10-14 |
| 14 | Onyeka Christian Aduma, Helen Obiageli Obi. (2022, March), "Adoption Practice Under the Child Rights Law Of Anambra State", African Customary and Religious Law Review, Vol. 3, pp 48-54 |
| 15 | Helen Obiageli Obi, MI Anushiem, CI Orji-Obasi. (2021, September), "A Legal Appraisal of the Place of the Local Government in Nigeria’s Federalism", Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 98-113 |
| 16 | L.C EZEUDU,HO OBI, UM ANUSHIEM. (2021, May), "THE LEGAL REGIME FOR COMPULSORY VOTING IN NIGERIA", UNIZIK Journal of Public and Private Law, Vol. 11, pp 82-97 |
| 17 | Obi Helen Obiageli, Nwobi Fidelia Obuteaku, Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior. (2021, June), "An Appraisal of Workforce Development and the Productivity in The Public Sectors Telescoping Anambra State Ministry Of Local Government And Community Affairs", International Journal of Academic and Applied Research (IJAAR), Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 1-7 |
| 18 | Obi Helen Obiageli, Nwobi Fidelia Obuteaku, Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior. (2021, June), "Effects Of Encouragement Vis A’ Vis Employee Productivity In Nigeria Public Sector Sonarring Post Primary Schools Service Commission (PPSSC), Awka, Anambra State", International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research (IJAMR), Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 63-68 |
| 19 | Obijuru Johny Ugochukwu, Obi Helen Obiageli, Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior. (2021, October), "Influence of Age Grade Associations on Rural Development in Anambra State Local Government System", International Journal of Academic Accounting, Finance & Management Research (IJAAFMR), Vol. 5, (Issue 10), pp 36-46 |
| 20 | Obi Helen Obiageli, Emenike Ekene, Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior. (2021, June), "Intrigues of Bureaucratic Corruption and Service Delivery in Anambra Government System (2006-2014)", International Journal of Academic Information Systems Research (IJAISR), Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 12-20 |
| 21 | Obijuru Johnny Ugochukwu, Obi Helen Obiageli, Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior. (2021, July), "The Escapade of Corruption on Service Delivery in Imo State Civil Service", International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR), Vol. 5, (Issue 7), pp 24-33 |
| 22 | Obi Helen Obiageli, Nwobi Fidelia Obuteaku, Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior. (2021, June), "The Headscratcher of Urbanization and Infrastructural Challenges in Anambra State (1999-2016)", International Journal of Academic Engineering Research (IJAER), Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 1-6 |
| 23 | Obi Helen Obiageli, S Chukwueloka Chioma, Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior. (2021, June), "Denouement of Privatization and Service Delivery on Enugu Electricity Distribution Company of Nigeria Bomb-Sighting AWKA and Its Environs", World Journal of Innovative Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 6), pp 33-38 |
| 24 | Obi Helen Obiageli, Nwobi Fidelia Obuteaku, Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior. (2021, June), "Escape of Town Union Administration and Community Development in Anambra State", World Journal of Innovative Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 6), pp 39-44 |
| 25 | Igberi C.O, Osuji E.E, Odo N. E, Onyemauwa C. S, Obi H.O,Obike K. C,Obasi I. E, Ifejimalu A. C, Ebe F. E, Ibeagwu O. B, Chinaka I. C,Emeka C. P. O,Orji J. E, Ibrahim Olesin S. (2021, October), "Assessment of Priotitized Climate Smart Agricultural Practices and Technologies of Household Farmers in Southeast,Nigeria", Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 53-63 |
| 26 | Obi Helen Obiageli, Emenike Ekene, Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior. (2021, June), "Reverberations of National Directorate of Employment and Youth Empowerment in Anambra State Government System", World Journal of Innovative Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 6), pp 45-53 |
| 27 | H. O. Obi, N. C, Ezenwegbu, D. C. J. Chukwurah. (2021, February), "Dispute and Performance of Employees' in the Southeast Branches of Central Bank of Nigeria", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 586-605 |
| 28 | H. O. Obi, O. C. Aduma. (2021, March), "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 131-137 |
| 29 | H. O. Obi, M. I. Anushiem, U. M. Anushiem. (2021, May), "The Role of Civil Society Organizations in the Nigerian Electoral Process: A Legal Appraisal", Awka Capital Bar Journal (ACBJ), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 65-84 |
| 30 | Obi Helen,Emenike,Ekene, Chukwurah, Daniel Chi Junior. (2021, April), "Evaluation of Revenue Generator Vis A Vis Infrastructural Development in Anambra State", International Journal of Academic Multidisciplinary Research |
| 31 | Obi Helen Obiageli,Nwobu, Fidelia Obuteaku, Chukwurah, Daniel Chi Junior. (2021, April), "Escapade of Human Resource Development And Employee Performance in Anambra State", International Journal of Academic Information System Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 67-78 |
| 32 | Obi Helen Obiageli,Mbuba, Francis Nnaemeka,Chukwurah,Daniel Chi Junior. (2021, April), "Children’s Right And Human Trafficking: Less Talk, More Action", International Journal of Engineering and Information System |
| 33 | Chukwurah, Daniel Chi Junior, Ezeneme, Ebele Victoria, Obi Helen Obiageli. (2021, March), "An Explicadum of Human Capital Development And Service Delivery Prescoping Anambra State Police Command", International Journal of Academic and Applied Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 100-109 |
| 34 | Ho Obi, OA Uzor, DCJ Chukwurah. (2021, February), "Committee System and Public Policy Making in Anambra State House of Assembly, Anambra State Nigeria", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 616-625 |
| 35 | HO Obi. (2021, November), "Statutory Divorce in Nigeria: A rethink of Division of Marital Property in Accordance with Global Trend", JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS AND CONTEMPORARY LEGAL ISSUES (JIHRCLI), Vol. 1, pp 75-91 |
| 36 | H.O. Obi. (2020, July), "Current Issues Affecting Women in Nigeria Vis a Vis Beijing at Twenty-Five", INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE (IRLJ), Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 116-121 |
| 37 | Helen Obiageli Obi, Onyeka Christiana Aduma. (2020, February), "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 |
| 38 | Nneka Umejiaku, Hellen Obi. (2020, June), "ROLE OF FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGIST IN JUVENILE JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION", UNIZIK Law Journal, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 24-42 |
| 39 | HO Obi,Oraegunam, Livinus. (2020, February), "Problems of Electronic Contract in Nigeria Today", Law and Social Justice Review, Vol. 1, pp 1-13 |
| 40 | HO Obi, AO Uzor, DCJ Chukwurah. (2020, April), "E-Governance and Service Delivery in the Nigeria Civil Service", World Journal of Innovative Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 49-59 |
| 41 | HO Obi, CC Ude, Ike Oraegbunam. (2020, March), "Nigeria, Drug Offences And The Way Forward", International Journal Of Comparative Law And Legal Philosophy, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 42 | HO Obi. (2020, April), "Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act 2015: Advancing Legal Protections Of women Against Violence in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 35-39 |
| 43 | SC Ifemeje, HO Obi. (2020, March), "Ethno-Religious Conflict In Nigeria and Under Development: Law to the rescue", International Journal of Innovative Business and Law Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 50-55 |
| 44 | HO OBI, OC ADUMA. (2020, January), "An Examination Of The Rights Of Women in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal Of Commercial Law and Property |
| 45 | HO Obi, DCJ Chukwurah , FO NWOBI. (2020, October), "The Paradox of Herdsmen/Farmers Impasse and Food Security in Uzo- Uwani Environment, Enugu State", Journal Of Emerging Technology And Innovative Research, Vol. 7 |
| 46 | Obi Helen Obiageli, Chukwurah Daniel Chi Junior. (2020, November), "An Explicandun of Motivation and Employee Productivity In Idemili North Local Government System Of Anambra State (2014 – 2019)", International Journal of Academic Acccounting, Finance And Management Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 137-148 |
| 47 | Iguh Nwamaka Adaoba, Aduma Onyeka Christiana, Obi Obiageli Obi. (2020, October), "Re-examining The Remedy For Oppresive or Unfairly Prejudicial Conduct Under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020", ASUU Journal of Humanities, Vol. 5 |
| 48 | K NWADIALOR, HO OBI. (2019, April), "THE PARADOX OF FAITH, SOCIAL AND LEGAL TRANSFORMATION: AFRICAN INTEREEST IN THE MESSAGE OF THE EARLY CHRISTIAN MISSIONARIES", Journal of African Studies and Sustainable Development, Vol. 2, pp 3-22 |
| 49 | IKE ORAEGBUNAM, HO OBI, IC ILOBA. (2019, July), "OFFENCE OF EXTORTION IN SOME JURISDICTIONS: A COMPARATIVE APPROACH*", International Journal Of comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 28-30 |
| 50 | DCJ Chukwurah, HO Obi. (2018, May), "Governance: Civic Responsibility", A Nigeria Journal of Curiculum and Instruction |
| 51 | DCJ Chukwurah, HO Obi. (2018, May), "Towards Democratisation of Nigeria: The Role of Electroral Commision from 1960-1999", A Nigeria Journal of Curiculum and Instruction |
| 52 | Jude Uchenna Okoye, Helen Obiageli Obi. (2018, June), "THE COMPLEXITY OF COMPETENCE AND INSANITY IN CRIMINAL TRIALS IN THE NIGERIAN COURTS- THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE", UNIZIK Law Journal, Vol. 14, pp 1-13 |
| 53 | Helen Obiageli Obi. (2018, November), "The Intersectionality of Gender, Class, and Ethnicity in Inheritance Rights: A Case Study of Women in Nigeria", Journal of Good Governance and Sustainable Development in Africa, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 158-171 |
| 54 | Helen Obiageli Obi. (2017, July), "A Case for the Passage and Implementation of Effective Marital Property Rights Law in Nigeria to Curb Domestic Violence", UNIZIK Journal of Public and Private Law, Vol. 9, pp 128-137 |
| 55 | DCJ Chukwurah, HO Obi. (2017, March), "Bilingualism and National Development in Nigeria's 4th Republic: The problem of cultural Imperialism and Nationalism", A Multi Disciplinary Journal |
| 56 | Helen Obiageli Obi. (2017, December), "Exploring the Efficacy of Divorce Mediation in Reducing Conflict and Improving Post Divorce Relationships", International Journal of Peace and Conflict Studies, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 180-192 |
| 57 | H. O. Obi. (2013, May), "Women/Youth Empowerement and Sustainable Development", International Journal of General Research and Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 178-183 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | HO Obi. "Advocacy for the Adoption of the VAPP Act and it’s effective Implementation", (Presentation, 2019 July) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "An International Law Perspective on Child Labour: Analysis of Nigerian Response" (2024). Completed Masters project by Damaris C. Nnajiofor (2020396011F) |
| 2 | "The Legality of the use of Drones in ARMED conflict under International Humanitarian LAW" (2021). Completed Masters project by AKUBUILO FLORENCE C |
| 3 | "THE REGULATORY REGIME OF CONSUMER RIGHTS PROTECTION IN NIGERIA" (2021). Completed Masters project by IKEATU GRACE EGONDU |
| 4 | "CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF THE NEED TO REFORM THE LAW ON HOMICIDE IN NIGERIA" (2021). Completed Masters project by OBUNADIKE NNENNA CYNTHIA |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Grant Appreciation" (May, 2023). Ongoing sponsored grant by Faculty of Law, UNIZIK |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Journal of Public and Private Law" (May, 2021) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Reseacrh, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Staff Adviser to students, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (June, 2022) |
| 3 | POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISOR, "COLLEGE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (December, 2022) |
| 4 | Adaugo of Ndam Kingdom, "Onihaa Ogene and the People of Ndam" (August, 2021) |
| 5 | Chairman sub-committee on production of policy on Animal Welfare in Research, Teaching and Education, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (June, 2019) |
| 6 | Vice Chairperson, "FIDA, Anambra State" (November, 2019) |
| 7 | Legal Secretary I, "Diocese of Nnewi" (December, 2019) |
| 8 | Legal Adviser, "Oraifite Improvement Union Women’s Wing, Anambra State" (May, 2017) |
| 9 | Legal Adviser, "Women’s Right Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA)" (June, 2016) |
| 10 | Examination Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (February, 2015) |
| 11 | State Commissioner, "Girl Guides Association, Anambra State" (June, 2015) |
| 12 | Treasurer, "FIDA, Anambra State" (November, 2013 to October, 2016) |
| 13 | Special Assistance II Legal to Rector, "federal Polytechnic, Oko." (April, 2011 to June, 2015) |
| 14 | Chairman, "University of Benin Alumni Association, Awka Branch" (May, 2010 to April, 2015) |
| 15 | Asst. Governor, "Rotary International District 9140" (July, 2010 to July, 2011) |
| 16 | President, "Rotary Club of Awka GRA" (June, 2008 to June, 2009) |
| 17 | Asst. State Commissioner, "Nigerian Girl Guides Association, Anambra State." (October, 2008 to November, 2015) |
| 18 | Social Secretary, "Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch" (May, 2006 to May, 2007) |
| 19 | Public Relation Officer, "FIDA, Anambra State" (August, 2004 to August, 2006) |
| 20 | Vice Chairman, "University of Benin Alumni Association, Awka Branch" (July, 2004 to June, 2007) |
| 21 | Chairperson, "Nnewi North Local Government, Anambra State" (May, 1994 to June, 1995) |
| 22 | Chairperson, "Ihiala Local Government, Anambra State" (September, 1994 to September, 1995) |
| 23 | Vice Chairman, "National Youth Council, Anambra State" (April, 1993 to April, 1998) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Research/Publication Committee, Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research, UNIZIK" (member since 2023), http://repository.unizik.edu.ng/handle/123456789/329 |
| 2 | Full Member, "Chartered Institute of Arbitration (MCI Arb)" (member since 2020), https://www.ciarb.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)" (member since 2012), https://www.nigerianbar.org.ng |
| 4 | Fellow Member, "Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria – (public admin)" (member since 2009), https://www.icpanedu.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "LAW, SECURITY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF LAW TEACHERS), 16th June, 2017 to 11th December, 2017; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA |