Dr. Anita Maria Nwotite

Dr. Anita Maria Nwotite is a LECTURER I in CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Anita Maria Nwotite

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.

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Clinical Legal Education, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF LAW
Department/Sub-Unit:
CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2022)
October, 2018 to February, 2022
PhD In Law International Humanitarian Law
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2022)
October, 2018 to February, 2022
PhD In Law International Humanitarian Law
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, May, 2018)
October, 2016 to May, 2018
LL.M International Humanitarian Law
4Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, May, 2018)
October, 2016 to May, 2018
LL.M Law
5Imo State University. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2013)
October, 2018 to April, 2013
LL.B Law
6Army Day Secondary School, Maitama Abuja. (SSCE, December, 2007)
October, 1991 to November, 1996
West African Senior School Certificate
7Kasugula Primary School, Nguru Yobe State.. (FSLC, December, 1988)
November, 1981 to October, 1986
First School Leaving Certificate

Relevant/Working Experience

1Deputy Chief Exams Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
June, 2023 to June, 2022
2Chairperson, Constitution Drafting Committee, Awkuzu Vocations Association
June, 2023 to June, 2023
3Secretary, Sustainability & Linkages Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
April, 2023 to December, 2024
4Member, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
April, 2023 to June, 2024
5Secretary, Sustainability & Linkages Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
April, 2023 to June, 2024
6Secretary, Sustainability & Linkages Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
April, 2023 to June, 2024
7Secretary, Sustainability & Linkages Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
April, 2023 to June, 2024
8Member, Core Curriculum Minimum Standard, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
February, 2023 to October, 2024
9Editor, UNIZIK Law Journal, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
January, 2023 to December, 2024
10Examinations Officer, Department of Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University
December, 2022 to December, 2024
11Head Teacher, St. Joan Primary School, Oraifite, Anambra
October, 2022 to August, 2007
12Editor, Journal of Public & Private Law, Department of Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2022 to September, 2024
13GS Lecturer on GS 105 (Humanities), School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State
February, 2022 to Present
14Member, Colloquium Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2021 to March, 2022
15Carrier Officer Nominee, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2021 to May, 2024
16Member, Research Grants Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
March, 2021 to March, 2022
17Deputy Chief Exams Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State
March, 2021 to December, 2022
18Editor, Journal of of Nigerian Bar Association, Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Capital Bar Branch
January, 2021 to May, 2022
19Member, Legal Advisory Committee, NAU
October, 2019 to Present
20ICT Officer, Department of Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2019 to November, 2020
21Examination Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
September, 2019 to March, 2021
22Lecturer, Continuing Education Program
August, 2019 to November, 2022
23Lecturer II, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
August, 2019 to Present
24Assistant Secretary, Special Advisory Group on Conflict/Resolution Committee, NAU
September, 2016 to May, 2019
25Assistant Secretary, Legal Advisory Committee, NAU
September, 2016 to June, 2019
26Administrative Assistant (Legal)), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State
January, 2016 to August, 2019
27Class Teacher, Madonna.Secondary School, Akwukwu-Igbo, Delta State
September, 1999 to October, 2022

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Anita Nwotite. (2023, June) "Appraisal of Environmental Protection in: AE Ihwesibia, JA Ogbodo, AV Mbanuzuru, and CC Ajator, Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Rural Development, Series III , pp 90-97
2Anita 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
3Anita Nwotite. (2021, November) Law and the Regulation of Human Conduct in the Society IJ Global Concept, pp 1-31
4Anita Nwotite. (2019, May) Pro"tection of Women against Sexual Violence During Armed Conflicts: International Humanitarian Law Perspective" Fab Anieh Nigeria Limited
Journal Articles
1Anita Nwotite. (2025, April), "Integrating climate change adaptation into International law: Addressing Environmental Impact in Conflict Zones Humanitarian Law", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 224-228
2Anita Nwotite. (2025, April), "Harnessing the Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Nigerian Legal Education: The Imperative of a Regulatory Framework", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 17-24
3Anita 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
4Anita Nwotite & Julius Chukwudi. (2024, October), "A Legal Examination of Displacement in Armed Conflict - A Case Study of the Gaza Strip", Journal of Tedugee Law and International Criminal Justice, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 21-48
5Nwotite, A., & Obi-Obiorah, H.U.. (2024, May), "An Examination of the Enforcement Mechanisms of International Humanitarian Law", Irish International Journal of Law, Political Sciences and Administration, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 21-40
6AM Nwotite. (2024, September), "Mechanisms for the Enforcement of International Law- Strengthen and Downside", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 52-68
7Anita Nwotite, Maureen O. Ugwu, and Henry Chukwudi Okeke. (2024, June), "Armed Conflict, Migration and Internatiinal Humanitarian Law: The Intersection", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 1-14
8Anita 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
9Anita Nwotite. (2023, August), "International Humanitarian Law and Medical confidentiality", UCC Law Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 57-82
10Obidimma, Nwotite and Egwu. (2023, November), "Examining Trade marks Infringement in Nigeria", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 147-151
11Nwotite 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
12Nwotite 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
13Anita 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
14Anita 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
15A 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
16Ikenna 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
17Anita 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
18Anita 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
19Okeke 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
20Anita 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
21Anita 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
22Aŕinze-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
23Anita 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
24C 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
25Anita 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
26Nwotite 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
27Anita Nwotite. (2020, May), ""The Principle of Distinction in the Light of Civilian Protection in International Armed Conflict"", African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 78-89
28Nwotite 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
29Iguh 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
30Nwotite, 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
31Anita 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
1Anita Nwotite. (2022, February), "Towards a Harmonized Application of the Status of Prisoner-of-War in Internatiinal Humanitarian Law".
Conference Papers
1Anita Nwotite, Chioma Nwabachili and Maureen Ugwu. (2024, September), "Artificial Intelligence and criminal liability in International Humanitarian Law",
2Anita Nwotite(PhD), Ngozi Uzoka (PhD) & Maureen Ugwu. (2023, August), "A Legal Examination of the Rights of Prisoners of War - The Russia-Ukraine War Experience",
3Anita 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
1Anita Nwotite. ""Child Adoption in Nigeria- Civil and Canonical Law perspectives"", (Presentation, 2024 August)
2Anita 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

Supervisions
1"ALegal Analysis of Trademark Protection and Administration in Nigeria" (2024). Completed Masters project by Egwu, Christiana Adanna;2020396004F
Editorships
1Editor, "Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2025)
2Editor, "UNIZIK Law Journal" (June, 2023)
3Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Public and Private Law" (August, 2023)
4Editor, "Journal of Public and Private Law" (October, 2022)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "The Impact of the Suppression of Piracy and other Maritime Offences Act 2019 in the fight against Piracy in Nigeria" (July, 2024)
2Reviewer, "An Examination of the Application of international Labour Standards in Nigeria" (April, 2024)
3Reviewer, "The Brundtland Commission's Report: Bedrock to International Environmental Law Consciousness and Sustainable Development" (October, 2022)
4Reviewer, "International Institutions and non-governmental Organisation: Understanding their Nature and Functions in International Law d" (October, 2022)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Internal Defence" (March, 2024 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
2Examiner, "Internal Defence" (March, 2024 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam
3Examiner, "Internal Defence" (March, 2024 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam
4Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (July, 2024 to July, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
5Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (February, 2023 to February, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
6Examiner, "Internal Defence" (April, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
7Examiner, "Internal Defence" (June, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
8Examiner, "Internal Defence" (August, 2023 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Deputy Director II, "Department of Commercial and Property Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2025 to October, 2025)
2Speaker/Paper Presenter, "Prison Fellowship International" (February, 2025 to February, 2025)
3Speaker/Paper Presenter, "International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA)" (March, 2025 to March, 2025)
4Deputy Director II, "Centre for Health and Allied Legal Demographic Research and Training Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State" (December, 2024 to December, 2025)
5Reviewer, "Editorial Board, Utrecht Journal of International and European, Netherlands Law, Netherlands" (November, 2024 to December, 2024)
6Staff Adviser, "African Law Students Association, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter" (July, 2024 to December, 2024)
7Coordinator, Faculty Non-Law, "Faculty of Law" (December, 2024 to November, 2025)
8Chairman, Ommittee on Internationalaw and International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competitions, "Faculty of Law" (December, 2024 to November, 2025)
9Faculty Representative, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2023 to August, 2023)
10Member/Secretary, ASUU NAU Pre-Science Unit Liasison Committee, "Academic Staff Union of Universities, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter" (November, 2023 to November, 2025)
11Reviewer, "Department of Commercial and Property Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2023 to December, 2024)
12Member, Legal Commision, "Congregation of the Daughters of Divine Love, Enugu" (February, 2023 to December, 2024)
13Reviewer, "Department of Commercial and Property Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (November, 2023 to September, 2024)
14Member, Committee on Sustainability and Linkages, "Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2023 to November, 2024)
15Postgraduate Supervisor (Masters Students), "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2023)
16Panelist, "Earthspring International & Vincentian International Network for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation, Africa and Madagascar" (August, 2023 to August, 2023)
17Secretary, "Faculty of Law, UNIZIK" (April, 2023 to December, 2023)
18Editor, "Department of Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2022)
19Editor, UNIZIK Law Journal, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (December, 2022 to December, 2024)
20Examination Officer, "Department of Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (December, 2022 to December, 2023)
21Editor, "Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Capital Bar Branch" (May, 2021)
22Deputy Chief Examination Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2021)
23Teaching, "School of General Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State" (October, 2021 to December, 2022)
24Editor, "Department of Public and Private Law, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2020 to June, 2023)
25Member, "Legal Advisory Group Committee" (October, 2019)
26Examination Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2019 to March, 2021)
27Assistant Secretary, "Legal Advisory Group Committee" (September, 2016 to May, 2019)
28Assistant Secretary, "Special Advisory Group on Conflict/Resolution Committee, NAU" (September, 2016 to May, 2019)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Research Member, "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers" - 2022 (member since 2022), https://nalt.orģ.ng
2Professional Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" - SCN 096491 (member since 2015), https://www.nigerianbar.org.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) - "The Need for Women Representation and Inclusion in Leadership and Decision- making: A Case Study of Nigeria' patg to Gender Equa"", (International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA)), 12th March, 2025 to 12th March, 2025; Webnar
2"Legal Education and Practice in Nigeria: The Role of Artificial Intelligence", (Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 11th September, 2024 to 13th September, 2024; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
3"Interleaved Confetence on Education and Practice in Nigeria: The Role of Artificial Intelligence", (Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 11th September, 2024 to 13th September, 2024; Awka
4"International Conference 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
5"International Conference on Forensic Science and Criminal Justice", (Forensic Science Department, Faculty if Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 3rd August, 2023 to 4th August, 2023; ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
6"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
7"Law and National Integration", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers), 15th July, 2023 to 15th July, 2023; Faculty of Law, Abia State University, Umuahia Campus
8"Law and National Integration", (Faculty of Law, Abia State University, Umuahia Campus), 11th July, 2023 to 15th July, 2023; Physical
9"Law, Democracy and Electoral Process", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers), 8th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; Bayero, Kano
10"Law, Democracy and Electoral Process", (Bayero University, Kano), 8th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; Physical
11"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
12"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
13"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
Workshops
1"Fostering Justice, Reconciliation and Community Healing - Restorative Justice", (Prison Fellowship, Nigeria), 14th February, 2025 to 14th February, 2025; Hilton Leisure Resort and Hotel, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
2"Grant and Research Development Training", (Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 21st April, 2023 to 21st April, 2023; Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University
3"Grant and Research Development Training", (Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 21st April, 2023 to 21st April, 2023; Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
4"ICT Training", (Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 9th April, 2023 to 9th April, 2023; Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka