Dr. Augustine Izuchukwu Orabueze
Dr. Augustine Izuchukwu Orabueze is a LECTURER I in PUBLIC LAW Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
ORABUEZE, AUGUSTINE IZUCHUKWU is a Law lecturer at the Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. He holds a Masters Degree in Law and PhD Degree in Law measuring on Human Rights Law. He is also a legal officer to Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state on dual appointment. He has research interests in Human Rights Law, Forensic Law, Public and Private International Law, Persons with Vulnerability Rights and Persons with Disability Rights Law.
Personal Information
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Address: | Public Law, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF LAW |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PUBLIC LAW |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023) October, 2023 to December, 2023 • Doctor Of Philosophy (PhD) Degree (Law) Law |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2018) October, 2014 to August, 2018 • Masters Of Laws (LLM) Degree Law |
| 3 | Anambra State University. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2011) October, 2006 to September, 2011 • Bachelor Of Laws (LL.B) Law |
| 4 | All Hallows Seminary, Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 1998) September, 1992 to June, 1998 • Senior School Certificate Examination Secondary School Education |
| 5 | Eziora Primary School, Ozubulu. (FSLC, November, 1995) October, 1987 to July, 1992 • Primary School Leaving Certificate Primary School Education |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head Legal Department/Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Legal Department/Unit) November, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Adjunct Lecturer I, Faculty of Law, Paul University, Awka October, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Post Graduate Coordinator (Public Law Department), Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Adjunct Lecturer I, Faculty of Law, Paul University, Awka July, 2024 to July, 2024 |
| 5 | Lecturer I, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2023 to Present |
| 6 | Adjunct Lecturer II, • Faculty of Law, Paul University, Awka November, 2023 to July, 2024 |
| 7 | Lecturer II, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2021 to December, 2023 |
| 8 | Head Legal Department/Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Legal Department/Unit) September, 2019 to July, 2025 |
| 9 | Legal officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Legal Department/Unit) May, 2017 to Present |
| 10 | State counsel, Ministry of Justice, Kwara State November, 2012 to November, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Augustine I. Orabueze. (2026, February), "AN ANALYSIS OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR DURABLE SOLUTIONS AND PROPERTY RIGHTS OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN NIGERIA", MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF LAW, EDUCATION AND HUMANITIES (MJLEH) VOL 3 NO. 1, 2026, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 30-35 |
| 2 | Anita NWOTITE, Augustine I. Orabueze, Victor Chinemelu Nnonyelu. (2026, May), "CHALLENGING THE LEGALITY OF ARMED DRONE USE UNDER CORE INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW IHL PRINCIPLES", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Public Law, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 88-97 |
| 3 | Augustine I. ORABUEZE. (2026, April), "THE USE OF DNA EVIDENCE IN CRIMINAL TRIALS IN NIGERIA: WHETHER A CONCLUSIVE PROOF OF THE GUILT OF AN ACCUSSED", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES (NJAH), Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 15-20 |
| 4 | Augustine I. ORABUEZE. (2026, April), "A LEGAL OVERVIEW OF NATIONAL FORENSIC DNA DATABASE GOVERNANCE FOR CRIME SOLVING IN NIGERIA, UK AND USA", JOURNAL OF LAW, LANGUAGE, LITERATURE, AND GENDER STUDIES (JLLLGS), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 37-45 |
| 5 | Rev. Sr. Dr. Anita Nwotite, Dr. Augustine I. Orabueze. (2026, April), "ACCOUNTABILITY FOR WAR CRIMES IN NON-INTERNATIONAL ARMED CONFLICTS: EMERGING CHALLENGES", NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA JOURNAL OF PRIVATE AND PROPERTY LAW, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 112-123 |
| 6 | Prof. Beatrice Nkechi Okpalaobi (PhD), Augustine I. Orabueze (PhD). (2026, July), "AN ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO) STANDARDS ON CHILDREN’S RIGHTS IN NIGERIA", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 82-88 |
| 7 | Augustine I. ORABUEZE. (2025, December), "PROTECTION OF THE LEGAL RIGHTS OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN NIGERIA VIS-A-VIS COMPLIANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION STANDARDS", Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE (IRLJ), Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| 8 | Augustine I. ORABUEZE. (2025, December), "EXAMINING THE CONDITIONS OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS UNDER THE NIGERIAN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM", Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE REVIEW, Vol. 6 |
| 9 | Augustine I. ORABUEZE. (2025, September), "LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF THE EXCESSES OF THE MILITARY IN INTERNAL SECURITY OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence (IRLJ) 7 (3) 2025, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 76-85 |
| 10 | Augustine I. ORABUEZE. (2025, May), "EXPLORING THE ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS BY THE NIGERIAN SECURITY FORCES IN INTERNAL SECURITY OPERATIONS", Law and Social Justice Review (LASJURE) 6(2) May2025, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 26-34 |
| 11 | Augustine I. ORABUEZE. (2025, January), "COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF NATIONAL LEGAL MEASURES FOR THE PROTECTION OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN COLOMBIA AND KENYA VIS-A-VIS NIGERIA", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 12 | Meshach N. UMENWEKE, Augustine I. ORABUEZE. (2023, December), "EXAMINING THE INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION AND ASSISTANCE OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN NIGERIA", African Journal of Law and Human Rights (AJLHR), Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| 13 | Meshach N. Umenweke, Augustine I. Orabueze. (2023, November), "PROTECTION OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN NIGERIA: WHOSE LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY?", NIGERIAN JOURNAL OF AFRICAN STUDIES (NJAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 14 | Augustine I. Orabueze, Onyinye K. Omenugha. (2023, November), "THE PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES UNDER THE NIGERIAN DISABILITY ACT: WHETHER A FABLE?", INTERDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL OF AFRICAN & ASIAN STUDIES (IJAAS), Vol. 9, (Issue 2) |
| 15 | Augustine I. Orabueze. (2020, February), "COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ROLES OF THE MILITARY IN INTERNAL SECURITY OPERATIONS IN NIGERIA WITH SOME OTHER JURISDICTIONS*", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 150-157 |
| 16 | Nwachukwu Polycarp Uzoma, Orabueze Augustine,. (2016, July), "TAX EXEMPTION FOR RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN NIGERIA PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS THROUGH TAX LAW", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Public and Private Law (UNIZIK, JPPL), Vol. 8, pp 102-112 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE LAW AND LEGAL PHILOSOPHY (IJOCLLEP)" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Public Law" (April, 2025) |
| 3 | Editor, "LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE REVIEW (LASJURE)" (December, 2025) |
| 4 | Editor, "Paul University Journal of Law (PUJL) Maiden Edition" (November, 2024) |
| 5 | Editor, "Paul University Journal of Law (PUJL) Maiden Edition" (November, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Paul University Journal of Law (PUJL) Maiden Edition" (November, 2024) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (May, 2026 to May, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (May, 2026 to May, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (May, 2026 to May, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member/Legal Adviser/Officer, "BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL" (February, 2026) |
| 2 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Legal Advisory Committee Appointment 2025." (February, 2025) |
| 3 | Head Legal Department/Unit of the University, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Legal Department/Unit)" (November, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, "VICE- CHANCELLOR'S COMMITTEE ON UNIVERSTY MISSING VEHICLES" (September, 2024 to October, 2024) |
| 5 | Postgraduate Coordinator (Public Law Department), "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (December, 2024) |
| 6 | Member, "FACULTY OF LAW COMMITTEE ON INTERNATIONAL LAW AND INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW MOOT COURT COMPETITION" (December, 2024) |
| 7 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Legal Advisory Committee (for 2023/2024 Academic Year)." (October, 2023 to September, 2024) |
| 8 | Dual Appointment as a Legal Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Legal Department/Unit)" (May, 2021) |
| 9 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Legal Advisory Committee (for 2021/2022 Academic Year)." (October, 2021 to September, 2022) |
| 10 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Legal Advisory Committee (for 2020/2021 Academic Year)." (October, 2020 to September, 2021) |
| 11 | Head Legal Unit of the University, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Legal Department/Unit)" (September, 2019 to July, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers" - 2021 (member since 2021), https://nalt.orģ.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "• Nigerian Bar Association" - SCN085568 (member since 2012), https://www.nigerianbar.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference 2025: themed 'Stand out, Stand Tall'", (Nigerian Bar Association - Institute of Continuing Legal Education(NBA-ICLE)), 22nd August, 2025 to 31st August, 2025; International Conference Centre Enugu |
| 2 | "Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual General Conference 2024: themed 'Pressing Forward -A National Posture for Rebuilding Nigeria'", (Nigerian Bar Association - Institute of Continuing Legal Education(NBA-ICLE)), 23rd August, 2024 to 29th August, 2024; Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) and EKO Hotel & Suites, Lagos state |
| 3 | "Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 62nd Annual General Conference 2022: themed 'Bold Transitions'", (Nigerian Bar Association - Institute of Continuing Legal Education(NBA-ICLE)), 19th August, 2022 to 26th August, 2022; Eko Atlantic City, Victoria Island, Lagos state |
| 4 | "Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Annual Conference 2018 theme 'Transition, Transformation and Sustainable Institution'", (Nigerian Bar Association - Institute of Continuing Legal Education(NBA-ICLE)), 26th August, 2018 to 30th August, 2018; International Conference Centre Abuja |