Dr. Anita Maria Nwotite
Dr. Anita Maria Nwotite is a LECTURER I in CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Anita Nwotite is a Law lecturer at the Faculty of Law,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University. She holds a PhD
in International Law/International Humanitarian Law. She has particular interest in researching and paper presentations in InternationalLaw, International Humamitarian Law and International Human Rights Law.
Personal Information
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Address: | Clinical Legal Education, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF LAW |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2022) October, 2018 to February, 2022 PhD In Law International Humanitarian Law |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2022) October, 2018 to February, 2022 PhD In Law International Humanitarian Law |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, May, 2018) October, 2016 to May, 2018 LL.M International Humanitarian Law |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, May, 2018) October, 2016 to May, 2018 LL.M Law |
| 5 | Imo State University. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2013) October, 2018 to April, 2013 LL.B Law |
| 6 | Army Day Secondary School, Maitama Abuja. (SSCE, December, 2007) October, 1991 to November, 1996 West African Senior School Certificate |
| 7 | Kasugula Primary School, Nguru Yobe State.. (FSLC, December, 1988) November, 1981 to October, 1986 First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Deputy Chief Exams Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University June, 2023 to June, 2022 |
| 2 | Chairperson, Constitution Drafting Committee, Awkuzu Vocations Association June, 2023 to June, 2023 |
| 3 | Secretary, Sustainability & Linkages Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2023 to December, 2024 |
| 4 | Member, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2023 to June, 2024 |
| 5 | Secretary, Sustainability & Linkages Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2023 to June, 2024 |
| 6 | Secretary, Sustainability & Linkages Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2023 to June, 2024 |
| 7 | Secretary, Sustainability & Linkages Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2023 to June, 2024 |
| 8 | Member, Core Curriculum Minimum Standard, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2023 to October, 2024 |
| 9 | Editor, UNIZIK Law Journal, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2023 to December, 2024 |
| 10 | Examinations Officer, Department of Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2022 to December, 2024 |
| 11 | Head Teacher, St. Joan Primary School, Oraifite, Anambra October, 2022 to August, 2007 |
| 12 | Editor, Journal of Public & Private Law, Department of Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2022 to September, 2024 |
| 13 | GS Lecturer on GS 105 (Humanities), School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State February, 2022 to Present |
| 14 | Member, Colloquium Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2021 to March, 2022 |
| 15 | Carrier Officer Nominee, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2021 to May, 2024 |
| 16 | Member, Tearch Grants Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2021 to March, 2022 |
| 17 | Deputy Chief Exams Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State March, 2021 to December, 2022 |
| 18 | Editor, Journal of of Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Capital Bar Branch January, 2021 to May, 2022 |
| 19 | Member, Legal Advisory Committee, NAU October, 2019 to Present |
| 20 | ICT Officer, Department of Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2019 to November, 2020 |
| 21 | Examination Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University September, 2019 to March, 2021 |
| 22 | Lecturer, Continuing Education Program August, 2019 to November, 2022 |
| 23 | Lecturer II, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University August, 2019 to Present |
| 24 | Assistant Secretary, Special Advisory Group on Conflict/Resolution Committee, NAU September, 2016 to May, 2019 |
| 25 | Assistant Secretary, Legal Advisory Committee, NAU September, 2016 to June, 2019 |
| 26 | Administrative Assistant (Legal)), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State January, 2016 to August, 2019 |
| 27 | Class Teacher, Madonna.Secondary School, Akwukwu-Igbo, Delta State September, 1999 to October, 2022 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anita Nwotite. (2023, June) "Appraisal of Environmental Protection in International Humanitarian Law" in Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Rural Development, Series III on Sustainable Development , pp 90-97 |
| 2 | Anita Nwotite. (2021, May) 'The Role of Political Education in Enhancing Political Participation in Nigeria' in GS 105 Humanities: A Proemic Insight, Mbagwu D u, Muonwe U & Nwadialor K & (eds)) Patrobas Nigeria limited, pp 51-58 |
| 3 | Anita Nwotite. (2021, November) Law and the Regulation of Human Conduct in the Society IJ Global Concept, pp 1-31 |
| 4 | Anita Nwotite. (2019, May) Pro"tection of Women against Sexual Violence During Armed Conflicts: International Humanitarian Law Perspective" Fab Anieh Nigeria Limited |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Anita Nwotite, Henry Okeke and Preciois Orji. (2024, April), "Applicability of International Humanitarian Law to Cyberwarfare", Irish International Journal of Law, Political Sciences and Administration, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 15-27 |
| 2 | Anita Nwotite. (2023, May), ""Two Giants - One Spirit: The Geneva Convention, 1949 and the Article 3 Common to the Geneva Conventions, 1949", UNIZIK Law Journal, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 134-144 |
| 3 | Anita Nwotite. (2023, August), "International Humanitarian Law and Medical confidentiality", UCC Law Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 57-82 |
| 4 | Obidimma, Nwotite and Egwu. (2023, November), "Examining Trade marks Infringement in Nigeria", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 147-151 |
| 5 | Nwotite Anita, Umeobika QC. (2023, May), "Building the Bridge for Consumer Protection in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy l, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 44-52 |
| 6 | Nwotite Anita. (2023, November), "International Humanitarian Law and the Use of Starvation as a Method of Warfare: Positive Duties on the Parties to the Conflict.", ABUAD Law Journal, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 17-44 |
| 7 | Anita Nwotite. (2022, December), "Protecting Civilians in the Russia -aUkraine War: The Obligation to Respect the Basic Principles of International Humanitarian Law", University of Cape Coast Law Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 109-136 |
| 8 | Anita Nwotite, Ikenna Okpalaeze. (2022, May), ""Challenges to Sustainable Development in Africa: Humanitarian Law Dimension"", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 107-118 |
| 9 | A Nwotite. (2022, May), ""Unimpeded Access to Humanitarian Assistance as a Panacea for Civilian Protection: A Legal Perspective"", International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education (IJOLACLE), (Issue 3), pp 121-133 |
| 10 | Ikenna Charles Okpalaeze, Anita Nwotite. (2022, March), ""Protecting the Rights of Migrants in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects"", African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 141-152 |
| 11 | Anita Nwotite. (2022, May), ""‘The Last Question: Do the Distinctive Emblems of the Geneva Conventions 1949 Really Protect in Contemporary Armed Conflicts? "", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence (NAUJILJ)), Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 1-12 |
| 12 | Anita Nwotite. (2021, May), ""Application and Applicability of the Law of Armed Conflict to Armed Conflicts within the Context of the Covid-19 Pandemic"", International Review of Law Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 125-133 |
| 13 | Okeke GN, Nwotite Anita. (2021, May), ""Legality of the Employment of Drones in International Humanitarian Law"", South Asia Chronicle Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 1-11 |
| 14 | Anita Nwotite. (2021, May), ""No Longer Foes but Friends: Hors de Combat in International Humanitarian Law"", International Journal of Clinical Legal Education and Philophy, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 199-205 |
| 15 | Anita Nwotite. (2021, May), "" An Evaluation of the Legal Framework for Redressing Sexual Violence in the Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria: Challenges and the Way Forward "", Sellenbosch LR, Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 169-182 |
| 16 | Aŕinze-Umobi Carol, Anita Nwotite. (2021, May), ""Rethinking the Application of Prisoner-of-War Status in International HumanitarianLaw".", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 88-98 |
| 17 | Anita Nwotite. (2021, May), ""The Role of International Humanitarian Law in Shaping the Conduct of Armed Conflict: An Appraisal "", African Jkurnal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 21-33 |
| 18 | C Arinze-Umobi, Anita Nwotite. (2021, May), ""The Dichotomy between International and Non-International Armed Conflicts: Legal Implication for Captured Fighters in Non-International Armed Conflicts"", Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 99-105 |
| 19 | Anita Nwotite. (2021, May), ""The 11 Days Gaza Airstrikes: Its Legality in View of the Protection of Children in Humanitarian Law"", Law and Social Justice Review,, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 45-54 |
| 20 | Nwotite Anita. (2020, May), "'An International Humanitarian Law Perspective on Conflict related Migrants: Status and Protection'", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 110-120 |
| 21 | Anita Nwotite. (2020, May), ""The Principle of Distinction in the Light of Civilian Protection in International Armed Conflict"", African Jkurnal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 78-89 |
| 22 | Nwotite Anita. (2020, May), ""Examining the Legal Status of Assisted Reproductive Technology in Nigeria"", International Review of Law Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 93-101 |
| 23 | Iguh A., Nwotite A.. (2020, May), "Legal Examination of Migration and Gender Dynamics in Nigeria,’", African Jkurnal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 37-39 |
| 24 | Nwotite, Anita. (2020, May), ""An Assessment of the Law of Armed Conflict and Internally Displaced Persons in the Syrian Civil War: The Need to Strengthen Protection,"", Journal ofnPubloc and Private Law, Vol. 10, pp 43-60 |
| 25 | Anita Nwotite. (2018, May), "Prisoners of War and the Limitation to the Rule of International Humanitarian Law on Targeting,$", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 139-150 |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Anita Nwotite. (2022, February), "Towards a Harmonized Application of the Status of Prisoner-of-War in Internatiinal Humanitarian Law". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Anita Nwotite(PhD), Ngozi Uzoka (PhD) & Maureen Ugwu. (2023, August), "A Legal Examination of the Rights of Prisoners of War - The Russia-Ukraine War Experience", |
| 2 | Anita Nwotite. (2019, November), "An Evaluation of the Legal Framework for Redressing Sexual Violence in the Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria: Challenges and the Way Forward", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Anita Nwotite. "THE 11 DAYS GAZA AIRSTRIKES BY ISRAEL: ITS LEGALITY IN VIEW OF THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN IN HUMANITARIAN LAW", (Presentation, 2020 March) Faculty of Law, UNIZIK, AWKA ANAMBRA STATE |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "UNIZIK Law Journal" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Public and Private Law" (August, 2023) |
| 3 | Editor, "Journal of Public and Private Law" (October, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (February, 2023 to February, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Internal Defence" (April, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Internal Defence" (June, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Internal Defence" (August, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Faculty Representative, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2023 to August, 2023) |
| 2 | Postgraduate Supervisor (Masters Students), "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2023) |
| 3 | Panelist, "Earthspring International & Vincentian International Network for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation, Africa and Madagascar" (August, 2023 to August, 2023) |
| 4 | Secretary, "Faculty of Law, UNIZIK" (April, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 5 | Editor, "Department of Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2022) |
| 6 | Examination Officer, "Department of Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (December, 2022 to December, 2023) |
| 7 | Editor, "Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Capital Bar Branch" (May, 2021) |
| 8 | Deputy Chief Examination Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2021) |
| 9 | Teaching, "School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State" (October, 2021 to December, 2022) |
| 10 | Editor, "Department of Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2020 to June, 2023) |
| 11 | Member, "Legal Advisory Group Committee" (October, 2019) |
| 12 | Examination Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2019 to March, 2021) |
| 13 | Assistant Secretary, "Legal Advisory Group Committee" (September, 2016 to May, 2019) |
| 14 | Assistant Secretary, "Special Advisory Group on Conflict/Resolution Committee, NAU" (September, 2016 to May, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Research Member, "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers" - 2022 (member since 2022), https://nalt.orģ.ng |
| 2 | Professional Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" - SCN 096491 (member since 2015), https://www.nigerianbar.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "International Xonference on Prisoners' Justice - "Enhancing Global Response for Prisoners' Justice"", (Earthspring International/Vincentian International Network for Peace, Justice and Integrity of Creation), 10th August, 2023 to 10th August, 2023; Nigerian National Merit Award House, Maitama, Abuja |
| 2 | "International Conference on Forensic Science & Criminal Justice", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka & Forensic Science Department,Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences), 2nd August, 2023 to 5th August, 2023; ASUU Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| 3 | "1st Colloquium of the Faculty of Law. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State.", (Faculty of law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State), 7th July, 2021 to 6th October, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Nigeria |
| 4 | "International Law and Justice for Victims of the Gross Human Rights Violations of Sexual and Gender-based Violence", (South African Institute for Advanced Constitutional. Public Human Rights and International Law (SAIFAC), Faculty of Law, University of Johannesburg, South Africa), 27th November, 2019 to 29th November, 2019; Univerity of Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 5 | "International Conference on Emerging Trends in Tertiary Education in Africa", (Prof. Ezenwa-Ohaeto Research Centre), 12th July, 2019 to 27th October, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Nigeria |