Mrs. Chiugo Onyekachi Onwuatuegwu
Mrs. Chiugo Onyekachi Onwuatuegwu is a LECTURER I in PUBLIC LAW Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023) January, 2019 to December, 2023 Ph.D Business Law |
| 2 | UNIVERSITY OF BENIN. (Master Degree, December, 2019) October, 2016 to August, 2018 LL.M LAW |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2012) October, 2007 to July, 2012 LL.B. LAW |
| 4 | NETHERLAND SCHOOLS. (SSCE, June, 2011) January, 2000 to June, 2011 SSCE SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, UNIZIK MicroFinance Bank Actualization Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2026 to January, 0001 |
| 2 | Secretary, Continuing Legal Education Committee, Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch July, 2025 to Present |
| 3 | Faculty Examination Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Vice-Chairman, Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch July, 2023 to June, 2025 |
| 5 | Chairman, Human Rights Committee, Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch June, 2023 to June, 2025 |
| 6 | Financial Secretary, Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch January, 2022 to July, 2023 |
| 7 | Member, Bar Journal Committee, Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch November, 2020 to December, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chiugo Onwuatuegwu. Ezinne Olivia Onwugbenu. (2026, May), "THE INTELLIGENT CLINICIAN? EXAMINING THE LEGAL STATUS OF AI DECISION-MAKING IN MEDICAL PRACTICE IN NIGERIA", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Public Law, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 22-31 |
| 2 | Ngozi Asomadu, Chiugo Onwuatuegwu. (2026, April), "A Sui Generis Framework for Traditional Knowledge Protection in Africa: A Comparative Legal Analysis of Nigeria, South Africa and Zimbabwe", African Journal of Information Science, Fine Arts and Speech Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 67-78 |
| 3 | Chiugo Onwuatuegwu. (2025, October), "TELEMEDICINE: CROSS-BORDER REGULATORY CHALLENGES IN VIRTUAL HEALTH CARE", Hollex Journal of Legal studies and Public Policy, Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 1-8, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17304437 |
| 4 | Chiugo Onwuatuegwu. (2025, December), "HEALTHCARE INEQUALITY IN NIGERIA: STRUCTURAL BARRIERS AND POLICY SOLUTIONS", AEFUNAI LAW JOURNAL OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAW, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 164-173 |
| 5 | Chiugo Onwuatuegwu. (2025, September), "Beyond the National Health Act: Arguing for a Comprehensive and Enforceable Maternal Care Mandate in Nigeria", The Obafemi Awolowo University Law Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 94-107 |
| 6 | Chiugo Chukwuma-Agbodike. (2024, November), "Health Care Legal Regime in Nigeria and dealing with implementation Challenges", INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE (IRLJ), Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 115-120 |
| 7 | Chiugo Chukwuma-Agbodike. (2024, May), "STRENGTHENING THE TRADITIONAL LEGAL SYSTEMS TOWARDS A RESILIENT PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM IN SUB SAHARAN AFRICA.", Irish International Journal of Law, Political Sciences and Administration, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 71-76 |
| 8 | Chiugo Onwuatuegwu, Ifeoma Okoye. (2024, September), "THE ROLE OF CUSTOMARY LAW IN STRENGTHENING THE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN NIGERIA*", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 99-104 |
| 9 | Chiugo (Onwuatuegwu) Chukwuma-Agbodike. (2024, November), "SURROGACY PRACTICE IN NIGERIA: NAVIGATING THE CURRENT LEGAL LANDSCAPE.", Irish International Journal of Law, Political Sciences and Administration, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 39-46 |
| 10 | Chiugo (Onwuatuegwu) Chukwuma-Agbodike. (2024, January), "ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL MEDICINE: A LEGAL ANALYSIS", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Public Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 9-15 |
| 11 | Onwuatuegwu Chiugo. (2023, April), "Bi-Lateral Trade Agreements and Economic Sovereignty: A case for Nigeria", Law and Social Justice Review, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 12 | IKE Oraegbunam, Chiugo Onwuatuegwu. (2023, October), "ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES IN THE CONTEMPORARY INTERNATIONAL TRADING SYSTEM: THE LIMITATIONS OF GENERAL AGREEMENTS ON TARIFFS TRADE (GATT) AND GENERAL AGREEMENTS ON TRADE IN …", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE LAW AND LEGAL PHILOSOPHY (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 64-67 |
| 13 | IKE Oraegbunam, Chiugo Onwuatuegwu. (2023, October), "Gender inclusivity in international trade: making trade work for women", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 120-124 |
| 14 | Chiugo Onwuatuegwu. (2023, July), "Digital Economy Agreements (DEA): A breakthrough for SMEs in Nigeria?", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 10, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | 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 |
| 16 | Chiugo Onwuatuegwu. (2022, July), "An Appraisal of the Laws on Conventional Weapons", Journal of Refugee Law and International Criminal Justice, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 26 |
| 17 | Dr. Chineze Sophia Ibekwe, Chiugo Onwuatuegwu. (2021, January), "ICT in the Administration of Justice: Challenges and Prospects for Labour and Productivity", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 9 |
| 18 | Chiugo Onwuatuegwu. (2020, May), "Trade Agreements in the Healthcare Sector: COVID-19 and a new reality?", International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education, Vol. 1 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chiugo Onwuatuegwu, Chidimma Dorathy Umego. (2025, November), "Digital Trade and Legal Practice: Reimagining Legal Education in the Age of Technology.", Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, pp 41 |
| 2 | Eyiuche Ahanwa, Chiugo Chukwuma-Agbodike. (2024, September), "TELEHEALTH IN PRACTICE IN NIGERIA – AN ASSESSMENT OF THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK AND INHERENT LEGAL ISSUES IN NIGERIA", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Journal Of Public Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Commercial and Property Law" (August, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Analysing the workings of ITSO and IMSO in ensuring equal access to space exploitation" (January, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "The propriety or otherwise of judicial restraint to adjudicate certain matters: A critic of the ouster of court jurisdiction under the 1999 constitution" (January, 2026) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Nigeria’s tax reform policy; A legal evaluation of its impact on revenue expansion and economic growth" (January, 2026) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Reassessing the architecture of executive power in Nigeria: Between Constitutional text and political reality" (January, 2026) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Reassessing the architecture of executive power in Nigeria: Between Constitutional text and political reality" (January, 2026) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "An Overview of Government demolition of private properties and business in Nigeria and Enugu State in particular: Legal Framework, The Rights and Judicial Precedents" (September, 2024). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Workplace Safety in hazardous industries in Nigeria: An appraisal of the International Labour Organisation Conventions and Labour Law Compliance" (September, 2024). Ongoing Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, UNIZIK Micro-Finance Bank Actualization Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2026) |
| 2 | Rapporteur, "International Center for Regional Integration and Trade Research" (August, 2025) |
| 3 | Secretary, Transition Committee, "Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch" (June, 2025 to July, 2025) |
| 4 | Secretary, Continuing Legal Education Committee, "Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch" (August, 2025) |
| 5 | Faculty Examination Officer, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2024) |
| 6 | Vice-Chairman, "Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch" (July, 2023 to July, 2025) |
| 7 | Chairman, Human Rights Committee, "Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch" (July, 2023 to July, 2025) |
| 8 | Financial Secretary, "Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch" (November, 2021 to July, 2023) |
| 9 | Member, Bar Journal Committee, "Nigerian Bar Association, Awka Branch" (October, 2020 to December, 2020) |
| 10 | Member, Welfare Committee, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2020) |
| 11 | Member, Exams Committee, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2020) |
| 12 | Member, Dean's Quarterly Bulletin Committee, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2020 to February, 2022) |
| 13 | Deputy Project Co-Ordinator, "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2020 to December, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association, Women Forum" (member since 2025), https://www.nbawomenforum.org.ng/nbawf-portal/index.php |
| 2 | Full Member, "Eastern Bar Forum" (member since 2020), https://easternbar.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "Dise Ogbise Foundation (DOF)" (member since 2019), https://www. |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law" (member since 2019), https://www.nigerianbar.org.ng |
| 5 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" (member since 2013), https://www.nigerianbar.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Towards a legal and ethical healthcare practice in Africa: Advocating for best ethical standard", (African Bar Association), 19th February, 2025 to 20th February, 2025; Abuja, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Legal Education and Practice in Nigeria: The role of Artifical Intelligence", (Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 11th September, 2024 to 14th September, 2024; Awka, Anamabra State |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Grant and Research Development Training", (Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 21st April, 2023 to 21st April, 2023; Awka, Anamabra State |
| 2 | "ICT Training for Law Teachers", (Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 9th April, 2023 to 9th April, 2023; Awka, Anamabra State |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Mastering Microsoft Word for Lawyers- Time-saving tools, AI Features and Drafting shortcuts.", (Nigerian Bar Association: Institute of Continuing Legal Education), 17th July, 2025 to 17th July, 2025; Zoom |
| 2 | "From template to trial: AI-Powered Court document drafting techniques", (Nigerian Bar Association: Institute of Continuing Legal Education), 10th July, 2025 to 10th July, 2025; Zoom |
| 3 | "Privacy Awareness Training", (Nigerian Bar Association: Institute of Continuing Legal Education), 19th June, 2025 to 19th June, 2025; Zoom |
| 4 | "Incorporating experiential learning in legal education", (Nigerian Bar Association: Institute of Continuing Legal Education), 3rd June, 2025 to 3rd June, 2025; Zoom |
| 5 | "Navigating the new NBA's AML/CFT Compliance Regime: Expert Guidance for Lawyers", (Nigerian Bar Association: Institute of Continuing Legal Education), 22nd May, 2025 to 22nd May, 2025; Zoom |