Dr. Odinakachukwu Emmanuel Okeke
Dr. Odinakachukwu Emmanuel Okeke is a LECTURER I in LAW Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Odinakachukwu Emmanuel Okeke of the Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria is a legal practitioner and legal researcher.
Personal Information
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Address: | Law, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF LAW |
Department/Sub-Unit: | LAW |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, College of Postgraduate Studies, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2022) October, 2018 to December, 2022 PhD In Constitutional / Human Rights Law Constitutional /Human Rights Law |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Master Degree, October, 2018) November, 2015 to August, 2018 LLM Constitutional Law |
| 3 | Nigerian Law School. (Post-Graduate Degree, October, 2014) October, 2013 to August, 2014 BL Law |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2013) October, 2008 to July, 2013 LLB Law |
| 5 | Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria.. (SSCE, July, 2008) September, 2005 to July, 2008 O' Level Secondary School |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Publicity Secretary, Faculty of Law Maiden International Law Conference Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2023 to December, 2024 |
| 2 | Secretary, Faculty of Law Quality Assurance Team, Nnamdi Azikiwe University June, 2023 to December, 2023 |
| 3 | Chief Exam Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2023 to December, 2024 |
| 4 | Research Fellow, UNIZIK BUSINESS SCHOOL, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA September, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Secretary, Faculty of Law Grants and Linkages Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. July, 2021 to December, 2022 |
| 6 | Deputy Chief Exams Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. May, 2021 to December, 2022 |
| 7 | Secretary, Faculty of Law Welfare Review Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. March, 2021 to December, 2022 |
| 8 | Secretary, Faculty of Law Committee on Review of LAWSA Constitution, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. November, 2019 to December, 2022 |
| 9 | Departmental Exam Officer, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University July, 2019 to May, 2021 |
| 10 | Associate Counsel, Grace Chambers September, 2016 to July, 2019 |
| 11 | Legal Practitioner, A. B. Adokwu & Co., Minna, Niger State, Nigeria January, 2015 to November, 2015 |
| 12 | Pupil Counsel, Niger State Ministry of Justice, Minna December, 2014 to November, 2015 |
| 13 | Legal Intern, Emeka Agbapuonwu & Co. May, 2014 to June, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2022, October) A Comparative Legal Survey of Political Opposition in Nigeria and the USA SCOA Heritage Publications, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria., pp 625 - 638 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Dr. Odinakachukwu E. Okeke, Blessing E. Agbonghae, and Rev. Amb. Green, Albert Ulutorti (PhD). (2024, December), "Artificial Intelligence and Security of the People in Nigeria", Journal of Public and Human Rights Law (JPHRL), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 158 - 167 |
| 2 | Obumneke O. Osakwe, EOC Obidimma, Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2024, April), "The Recall of Legislators and Quest for Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Human Rights Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 132 – 142 |
| 3 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke, UC Kalu. (2024, May), "The Recording of Cross-Examination Questions in Nigeria: A Legal Appraisal", Awka Capital Bar Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 117 – 126 |
| 4 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke, Chinedu Samuel Okoro. (2024, June), "Interrogating the Oneness of Nigeria", Uzu Journal of History and International Studies (UJHIS), Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 197 - 218 |
| 5 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke, Chinedu Samuel Okoro. (2024, July), "The Colonial History of Nigeria as the Bedrock of Injustices in Nigeria", Multidisciplinary Journal of Law (MJEH), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1 – 10 |
| 6 | MIO Nwogu, Odinakachukwu E. Okeke, EO Onwugbenu, EE Ughumiakpor. (2024, October), "A Legal Survey on Section 221 of The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Human Rights Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 82 – 88 |
| 7 | Dr. Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2024, April), "An Appraisal of the Legal Framework for the Indivisibility and Indissolubility of Nigeria", Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 130 - 144 |
| 8 | 8. Chinelo A Ekechi-Agwu, Felix Agwu, Dr. Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2024, September), "A Legal Survey of the Regulatory and Bioethical Issues Associated with the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Service Delivery in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 82 – 88 |
| 9 | Obumneke O. Osakwe, EOC Obidimma, Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2023, September), "The Removal of Executive Officeholders and Quest for Sustainable Democracy in Nigeria", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 64 – 71 |
| 10 | Uwadineke C. KALU, Ngozi C. UZOKA, Odinakachukwu E. OKEKE, Maduka A. EWUZIE. (2023, July), "Agitations for Self-Determination: Balancing the Competing Principles of Human Rights and Sovereignty in International Law", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 8 - 14 |
| 11 | Dr. Nneka Umejiaku, Dr. Rose Enemchukwu, Dr. Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2023, May), "The Impact of Drug Abuse on Igbo Culture and Youths in Nigeria: A Legal Appraisal", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 115 - 127 |
| 12 | Dr. Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2023, May), "Pro-Justiciability Approach towards enforcing the Provisions of Chapter II of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 102-114 |
| 13 | Dr. Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2023, May), "THE CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR SOCIO-ECONOMIC RIGHTS / BENEFITS IN NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA: A COMPARATIVE SURVEY", UNIZIK LAW JOURNAL, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 94 - 105 |
| 14 | Dr. Rose A Enemchukwu, Dr. Nneka Umejiaku, Dr. Odinakachukwu E Okeke. (2023, May), "AN APPRAISAL OF POSITIVE MEASURES FOR PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD IN THE FACE OF PARENTAL CONFLICT", UNIZIK LAW JOURNAL, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 24 - 32 |
| 15 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2022, October), "The Primary Purpose of Government in Nigeria: A Legal Survey", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 13 |
| 16 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2022, September), "CONSTITUTIONALISM, POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN AFRICA: A LEGAL SURVEY", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE LAW AND LEGAL PHILOSOPHY (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 93 - 101 |
| 17 | Prof. Ikenga K. E. Oraegbunam, Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2022, June), "OFFICIAL CORRUPTION AND STEALING FROM PUBLIC TREASURY IN NIGERIA: DISTINCTION WITHOUT A DIFFERENCE?", INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE (IRLJ), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 184 - 191 |
| 18 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke, Prof. E.O.C. Obidimma. (2022, January), "CONTOURS OF TRUE DECOLONIZATION VIS-À-VIS THE RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION", LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE REVIEW, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 12 |
| 19 | Dr. Nneka Umejiaku, Dr. Rose A Enemchukwu, Dr. Odinakachukwu E Okeke. (2022, September), "YOUTH AND CHILD EMPOWERMENT IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL APPRAISAL", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 92 - 97 |
| 20 | Dr. Odinakachukwu E Okeke, Dr. Nneka Umejiaku, Dr. Rose A Enemchukwu. (2022, December), "THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CHAPTER II OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA 1999: A LEGAL INTERROGATION", Law and Social Justice Review (LASJURE), Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 131 - 138 |
| 21 | Dr. Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2022, December), "THE APPLICATION OF NATURAL LAW AND POSITIVE LAW TO THE NIGERIAN LEGAL SYSTEM", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law (NAUJCPL), Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 105 - 117 |
| 22 | Odinakachukwu Emmanuel OKEKE, Maureen Obiageli UGWU. (2021, June), "PREVALENCE OF NON-STATE ACTORS IN 21ST CENTURY ARMED CONFLICTS AND ITS EFFECT ON WOMEN: A LEGAL APPRAISAL", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE LAW AND LEGAL PHILOSOPHY (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 138 - 146 |
| 23 | Odinakachukwu E OKEKE, Chidi EZEAMA. (2021, May), "ENFORCEMENT OF COMPULSORY COVID-19 VACCINATION VIS-À-VIS EMPLOYEES’ FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN NIGERIA", African Journal Of Law And Human Rights, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 182 - 189 |
| 24 | Prof. G. N. Okeke, Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2021, June), "XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS AND THE BOND OF AFRICAN UNION TREATY AND THE DISINTEGRATION OF REGIONAL ECONOMIC COOPERATION", Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Journal of Public and Private Law, Vol. 11, pp 215 - 226 |
| 25 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke & Prof. E. O. C. Obidimma. (2021, September), "The Federal Character of Nigeria: A Delicate Bedrock for National Unity and Loyalty", Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria., Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 9 - 17 |
| 26 | Uwadineke C. Kalu & Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2021, September), "Corporate Lawlessness and Consumer Helplessness in Nigeria: The Need for Legal Accountability by Corporate Service Providers", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 1 - 15 |
| 27 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2020, May), "The Indivisibility and Indissolubility of Nigeria vis-à-vis the Right of Self-Determination", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy (IJOCLLEP), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 70 - 76 |
| 28 | Uwadineke C. KALU, Odinakachukwu E. OKEKE. (2020, April), "TRIAL DE NOVO AND ITS IMPACT ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL SAFEGUARD OF TRIAL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME IN NIGERIA", INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE (IRLJ), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 150 - 157 |
| 29 | UWADINEKE C. KALU, ODINAKACHUKWU E. OKEKE. (2020, April), "PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY IN FEDERAL STATES: THE GAP BETWEEN NIGERIA AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA", INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE (IRLJ), Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 36 - 41 |
| 30 | Uwadineke C. KALU, Odinakachukwu E. OKEKE. (2020, September), "THE LEGALITY OF FIRM ENDORSED LEGAL PROCESSES AND THE AUTHORITY OF LEGAL PRACTITIONERS IN NIGERIA", UNIZIK Law Journal, Vol. 16, (Issue 1) |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2018, August), "2. A Critique of the Non-Justiciability of Chapter II of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria vis-à-vis Socio-Economic Rights". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2022, December), "Juxtaposing the Notion of the Indivisibility of Nigeria with the Right to Self-Determination". |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2013, July), "The Application of Natural Law and Positive Law to the Nigerian Legal System: A Comparative Study". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Dr. Odinakachukwu E. Okeke, Blessing E. Agbonghae, and Rev. Amb. Green, Albert Ulutorti (PhD). (2024, September), "Artificial Intelligence and Security of the People in Nigeria", , Department of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University 3rd International Conference |
| 2 | Dr. Odinakachukwu E. Okeke, Dr. Ezekiel Okika, Promise Green, Ven. Hilary C. Okoloma, Dr. Noel N. Udeoji. (2024, September), "Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights Protection in Nigeria", , Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Maiden International Law Conference 2024 |
| 3 | Prof. U. C. Kalu, Dr. Ngozi Uzoka, Dr. Odinakachukwu E. Okeke, Maduka A. Ewuzie. (2023, July), "Agitations for Self-Determination: Balancing the Competing Principles of Human Rights and Sovereignty in International Law", |
| 4 | Dr. Nneka Umejiaku, Dr. Rose A Enemchukwu, Dr. Odinakachukwu E Okeke. (2023, May), "YOUTH AND CHILD EMPOWERMENT IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL APPRAISAL", |
| 5 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. (2022, August), "CONSTITUTIONALISM, POVERTY AND INEQUALITY IN AFRICA: A LEGAL SURVEY*", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Odinakachukwu E. Okeke. "Political Plight", (Others, 2015 May) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)" (member since 2019), https://nalt.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" - SCN095845 (member since 2014), http://www.nigerianbar.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "55th Nigerian Association of Law Teachers Conference 2024", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 27th October, 2024 to 31st October, 2024; University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Department of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University 3rd International Conference", (Department of Public Administration, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 12th September, 2024 to 13th September, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 3 | "Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Maiden International Conference", (Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 11th September, 2024 to 14th September, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 4 | "Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 64th Annual Conference (NBA-AGC 2024)", (Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)), 23rd August, 2024 to 28th August, 2024; Lagos |
| 5 | "Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 63rd Annual Conference (NBA-AGC 2023)", (Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)), 25th August, 2023 to 1st September, 2024; Abuja |
| 6 | "54th Nigerian Association of Law Teachers Conference 2023", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers), 11th July, 2023 to 15th July, 2023; Abia State University, Umuahia |
| 7 | "20th Annual International Conference of the Igbo Studies Association (ISA), 2023", (Igbo Studies Association (ISA)), 11th May, 2023 to 13th May, 2023; Dominican University, River Forest, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America |
| 8 | "Annual African Network of Constitutional Lawyers Conference 2022", (African Network of Constitutional Lawyers), 22nd August, 2022 to 24th August, 2022; Zoom |
| 9 | "2022 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), 19th August, 2022 to 26th August, 2022; Lagos |
| 10 | "2022 Nigerian Association of Law Teachers Conference", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers), 8th February, 2022 to 11th February, 2022; Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria. |
| 11 | "2018 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), Abuja |
| 12 | "2019 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), Lagos |
| 13 | "2020 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), Online |
| 14 | "2021 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), Online |
| 15 | "2016 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), Port-Harcourt |
| 16 | "2017 Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), Lagos |