Dr. Onyebuchi Igwe Igwe
Dr. Onyebuchi Igwe Igwe is a READER in CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2017) August, 2013 to September, 2017 PhD Human Rights Law |
| 2 | Ebonyi State University Abakaliki. (Master Degree, March, 2013) September, 2007 to February, 2013 LLM Human Rights Law |
| 3 | Ebonyi State University Abakaliki. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2005) November, 2000 to August, 2005 LLB Law |
| 4 | Government Technical College Abakaliki. (GCE, December, 2000) November, 2000 to December, 2000 GCE Arts |
| 5 | Government Secondary School Afikpo. (SSCE, December, 1999) September, 1996 to June, 1999 SSCE Arts |
| 6 | Community Primary School Ochienyim Amagu Ikwo. (FSLC, May, 1993) September, 1988 to July, 1992 FSLC Primary |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Dpartment of international Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Member Quality Assurance Committee, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman, Non-Law Courses, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Examination Officer, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | students' Staff Legal Adviser, Faculty of Law Ebonyi State Univesity Abakaliki October, 2019 to February, 2020 |
| 7 | Lecturer I, Faculty of Law Ebonyi State University Abakaliki October, 2016 to October, 2021 |
| 8 | Lecturer II, Faculty of Law Ebonyi State University Abakaliki October, 2013 to October, 2016 |
| 9 | Faculty Chief Examination/Time Table Officer, Faculty of Law Ebonyi State Univesity Abakaliki August, 2012 to January, 2020 |
| 10 | Head of Chambers, Dr. Igwe Onyebuchi and Company (His Goodness Chambers) April, 2009 to Present |
| 11 | Assisstant Lecturer, Faculty of Law Ebonyi State University Abakaliki February, 2008 to October, 2013 |
| 12 | Lecturer, Faculty Of Law Ebonyi State University Abakaliki February, 2008 to February, 2021 |
| 13 | Deputy Head of Chambers, Ogodo, Ogodo and Company September, 2007 to March, 2019 |
| 14 | Deputy Head of Chambers, Ogodo, Ogodo and Company September, 2007 to March, 2019 |
| 15 | Coordinator/Chairman Non-Law Courses (Nigerian Legal System and Business Law), Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 0021 to Present |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Dr. Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2017, October) Prisoners' Rights In Nigeria: Challenges And Remedies Ecce Hommes & Pionners Nig. Ltd |
| 2 | Dr. Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2017, October) Prisoners' Rights In Nigeria: Challenges And Remedies Ecce Hommes & Pionners Nig. Ltd |
| 3 | Dr. Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2017, October) Prisoners' Rights In Nigeria: Challenges And Remedies Ecce Hommes & Pionners Nig. Ltd |
| 4 | Dr. Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2017, October) Prisoners' Rights In Nigeria: Challenges And Remedies |
| 5 | Dr. Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2017, October) Prisoners' Rights In Nigeria: Challenges And Remedies Ecce Hommes & Pionners Nig. Ltd |
| 6 | Dr. Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2017, October) Prisoners' Rights In Nigeria: Challenges And Remedies Ecce Hommes & Pionners Nig. Ltd |
| 7 | Dr. Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2017, October) Prisoners' Rights In Nigeria: Challenges And Remedies Ecce Hommes & Pionners Nig. Ltd |
| 8 | Dr. Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2017, October) Prisoners' Rights In Nigeria: Challenges And Remedies Ecce Hommes & Pionners Nig. Ltd |
| 9 | Dr. Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2017, October) Prisoners' Rights In Nigeria: Challenges And Remedies Ecce Hommes & Pionners Nig. Ltd |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2023, March) Rethink on Restorative Justice: A Receipe to Restoring Public Confidence in the Judiciary in BOOSTING PUBLIC COFIDENCE IN THE JUDICIARY LEGAL ESSAYS IN HONOUR OF HON. JUSTICE O.A KALU OGWE , pp 124-136 |
| 2 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2023, August) Global Warming and International Relations Ude Productions Nig 23 Afikpo Street Abakaliki Ebonyi State, pp 362-389 |
| 3 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2019, March) Legal Practitioners in Public Service and the Unresolved Issue of Engaging in Private Practice: An Appraisal Faculty of Law Ebonyi State University, pp 253-266 |
| 4 | Dr. Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2017, December) Nigerian Prisons And The Culture Of Punishment; The Need For Paradigm Shift Footprints on the Sand of the Law |
| 5 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2016, June) A Review of Prisoners' Rights under the Nigerian Law Office of PA to Deputy Governor Ebonyi State, pp 499-557 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Beatrice Nkechi Okpalobi, Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, Ijenma Ike-Nkemka. (2024, May), "Examining the Adjudicative Process of Tribunal of Inquiry in Nigeria", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 88-94 |
| 2 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, Daniel Chidike Nuzor. (2024, March), "Examinitation of Traditional Judicial Methods of Settlement of Dispute in Ebonyi State", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 75-86 |
| 3 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, Adaeze Adelia Eze. (2024, June), "Right to Freedom of Speech in Nigeria: Myth or Reallity", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Journal of Commercial and Property L aw, Vol. 2103, (Issue 1), pp 107-117 |
| 4 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, Onyeka Christian Aduma, Ijeoma Prisccilla. (2023, September), "Review of Non-Aplicability of the Rule against Compelling Persons protected in International Armed Conflicts: Need for a Paradigm Shift", African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 119-123 |
| 5 | Chikke Daniel Nwuzor and Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2023, April), "Legal Analysis of the Rights to Preservation and Protection of Land in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikwe University Journal of Commerical and Property Law, Vol. 10, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe and Chinzor Queen Umeobika. (2023, April), "Right to Cultural Development: myth or Reality in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 52-62 |
| 7 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, Sylvester Chijioke Odoh. (2023, May), "Rethink on Restorative Justice: A Recipe to Restoring Public Confidence in the Nigerian Judiciary", Nnamdi Azikwe University Law Journal, Vol. 19, (Issue 1) |
| 8 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2023, April), "jurisprudential exposition of Court System under Igbo Native Law and Customs", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Law Journal, Vol. 18 |
| 9 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2022, March), "Appraisal of the Interrelatedness of Social and Economic Rights with Right to Dugnity of Human Person in Nigeria", Redeeer University Journal of Intenatonal Law and Jurisprudnce, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe ans Agbpr I. bASSEY. (2021, September), "Review of the Impacts of Poverty on Access to Justice in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journaal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 12 |
| 11 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe and Ngozi Nwafor. (2021, September), "an Appraisal of the Legal Regime for Victim-Offender Mediation in Nigeria", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journaal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 12 |
| 12 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe. (2020, March), "A Review Of Continous Relevance Of The Traditional Methods Of Dispute Resolution Mechanism In Southeast Of Nigeria", Beijing Law Review, Vol. 11, pp 34-42 |
| 13 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe. (2020, January), "To What Extent Is Killing In Defence Of Poverty Equal To Right To Life In Nigeria?", Beijing Law Review, Vol. 11, pp 1-10 |
| 14 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe. (2020, March), "AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS AND CHALLENGE OF CONSENT TO JURISDICTION BY MEMBER STATES: A RETHINK ON NIGERIA’S POSITION", International Review of Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 2, pp 17-23 |
| 15 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe. (2020, March), "AGITATIONS FOR RESOURCE CONTROL IN THE NIGER DELTA AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: A LITMUS TEST FOR HUMAN RIGHT POSTURE IN NIGERIA", African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 4, pp 90-101 |
| 16 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe. (2020, August), "ANALYZING THE CHALLENGES TO DIVERSIFICATION OF THE ECONOMY THROUGH PROTECTION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY IN NIGERIA", Curentul Juridic, The Juridical Current, Le Courant Juridique, Vol. 80, pp 13-33 |
| 17 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe. (2020, March), "FROM PRISONS TO CORRECTIONAL CENTRES: WHEREIN LIES THE TREATMENT OF THE INMATES OF NIGERIAN CORRECTIONAL SERVICES FACILITIES", African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 4, pp 28-36 |
| 18 | Chidike Nwuzor, Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, Anayochukwu Precious Paschal Mgbagwu. (2019, June), "Appraisal of the Legal Regime on Petroleum Profit Tax in Nigeria", Onueke Bar Journal, Vol. 2, pp 48-110 |
| 19 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe. (2019, March), "Enforcement Of Fundamental Rights In Nigeria And The Unsolved Issue Of Poverty Among The Citizens: An Appraisal", Beijing Law Review, Vol. 10, pp 1-9 |
| 20 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe. (2019, February), "An Appraisal Of Electoral Malpractice And Violence As An Albatross In Nigerian's Democratic Consolidation", Beijing Law Review, Vol. 10, pp 77-97 |
| 21 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe. (2019, September), "A Survey Study Of The Remedial Justification Of The Nigerian Prison System: The Need To Restructure And Overhaul The Legal Regime", Acta Universitatis Danubius Juridica, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 112-121 |
| 22 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, Chidike Nwuzor Daniel. (2019, April), "Medical Practitioners and Medical: A Few Musings", The Nigerian Business Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 132-140 |
| 23 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe. (2019, February), "International And Domestic Guarantees Of The Rights Of The Nigerian Child: An Appraisal", International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 61-66 |
| 24 | Igwe Onyebuchi,Igwe, Chidike Nwuzor Daniel. (2018, November), "Towards Adopting Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms In Resolving Minor Offences: A Panacea To Reducing Overcrowding In Nigerian Prisons", Alternative Dispute Resolution Law Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 94-104 |
| 25 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2018, June), "Combating the Effects of Pollution on Humanity: the Role of Law", Afikpo Bar Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 71-89 |
| 26 | A.K Mgbolu, Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2018, April), "Examination of the Basic and Elements of the Contract of Carriage of Goods by Sea in Nigeria", Onueke Bar Journal |
| 27 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, AK Mgbolu, Daniel Chidike Nwuzor. (2018, April), "Combating the Impacts of the Scarcity of Water in Nigeria: the Role of Law", Onueke Bar Journal |
| 28 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2018, June), "From Poverty to Slavery: Where Lies the Dignity of Human Person in Nigeria", National Open University of Nigeria Law Journal, Vol. 3, pp 147-160 |
| 29 | Chukwu Amara Omaka, AgomCaroline Ucha, Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2017, May), "Agenda 21 and International Environmental Protection", Ebonyi State University Law Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-18 |
| 30 | Uchechukwu Uguru, Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, Chidike Daniel Nwuzor. (2017, March), "Prisoners' Rights To Vote: Matters Arising From The Decision Of The Federal High Court In Victor Emenuwe & 4 Ors V. INEC &Anor", Ebonyi State University Law Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 308-316 |
| 31 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe. (2017, April), "JUDGES, POLITICAL JURISPRUDENCE AND UPPERWORLD CRIME", International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 236-240 |
| 32 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2016, May), "An Examination of the Need for Justiceablility of the Right to a Healthy Environment in Nigeria", EBSU Journal of International Law & Juridical Review, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 161-168 |
| 33 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2016, September), "Sentence of Non-Custodian Measures, the Best Approach to Reforming Young Offenders in Nigeria", Abakaliki Bar Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 184-194 |
| 34 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2015, September), "Overview of the Effects of Pollution on the Nigerian Environment", Ebonyi State University Law Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 219-228 |
| 35 | Chukwu Amara Omaka, C Auaka, U Uguru, CC Ogah, CU Agom, Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, EA Udu. (2015, September), "Debased Environment, Climate Change and the Legal Protection of the Stratosphere", Ebonyi State University Law Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 9-24 |
| 36 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2013, July), "The Economic Tragedy of Piracy in the Entertainment and Software Industries", EBSU Journal of Commercial and Industrial Law, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 82-93 |
| 37 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2013, September), "The Economic Implications of the Infringement of Copyright in Nigeria", Ebonyi State University Law Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 213-224 |
| 38 | Igwe,Onyebuchi,Igwe. (2012, March), "The Economic Implications Of Imprisonment In NIgeria", EBSU Journal of Commercial and Industrial Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 7-11 |
| 39 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2011, September), "An Appraisal of the Provision of Order XIII of the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009", Ebonyi State University Law Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 246-257 |
| 40 | Dr. Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2011, April), "An Apprisal Of The Prisoners' Rights To Vote In Nigeria", EBSU Journal of Commerical and Industrial Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 55-65 |
| 41 | Dr. Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2009, March), "Overcrowding In Nigerian Prisons: Causes. Consequences And Solutions", Ebonyi State University Law Journal, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 264-271 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2024, September), "Unearthing the Relevance of Artificial Intelligence in Customary Arbitration under African Jurisprudence", |
| 2 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2022, October), "Right of Access to Justice and the Poverty Impacts in Nigeria", |
| 3 | C.A Omaka, M.E Nwocha, B.O Igwenyi, Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, E.I Amah. (2018, July), "Re:IllegalTransnational Immigration and Abuse of Right to Dignity of Nigeians", |
| 4 | C.A Omaka, M.E Nwocha, B.O Igwenyi, Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe, E.I Amah. (2018, July), "Re:IllegalTransnational Immigration and Abuse of Right to Dignity of Nigeians", |
| 5 | Igwe Onyebuchi Igwe. (2018, September), "Toward Restructuring Prisons System in Nigeria: A pANACEA FOR eCONOMIC Growth", |
| 6 | C.A Omaka, Eseni A Udu, B.O Igwenyi, IJ.O Okpara, C.A igwe, gwe Onyebuchi Igwe, K.O Udude. (2014, June), "Legal Education in Nigeria : the Prospects and Challenges", |
| 7 | C.A Omaka, Eseni A Udu, B.O Igwenyi, IJ.O Okpara, C.A igwe, gwe Onyebuchi Igwe, K.O Udude. (2014, June), "Legal Education in Nigeria : the Prospects and Challenges", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Constitutional Right to Freedom of Speech in Nigeria: A Myth or a Reality" (2024). Completed Masters project by Adaeze Andelia Eze 2020396002F |
| 2 | "The Covergence of International Hummanitarian Law of No-Intrnational and International Armed Conflicts: An Appraisal" (2023). Completed Masters project by Ijeoma Paschalia Iloabachie 2020396001F |
| 3 | "A Comparative Appraisal of Enforcement of International Arbitration Awards in Nigeria and UK" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Okoli Adolphus Chiazor 202239600FA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence" (September, 2024) |
| 2 | Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence" (April, 2024) |
| 3 | Chief Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence" (April, 2024) |
| 4 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence" (April, 2022) |
| 5 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Law Journal" (April, 2021) |
| 6 | Editor, "Nigerian Bar Association Onueke Bar Journal" (September, 2020) |
| 7 | Editor, "UNIZIK LAW JOURNAL" (September, 2020) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence" (April, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "ACADEMIA/Letters" (August, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Protection of Patient's Rights in Tertiary Health Institutions in Anambra State Nigeria: A Legal Examination of the Prospects and Challenges" (July, 2024 to July, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "The Status and Legality of Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in Nigeria" (September, 2023 to September, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "The Enforcement of the Legal Regime on Corporate Governance in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "An Appraisal of the Legal and Institutional Frameworks for Managing Financial Crimes in the Nigerian Petroleum Industry: Lessons from United Kingdom" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Appraisal of the Legal and Institutional Mechanism for Freedom of Information in Nigeria" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Head of Department, "Dpartment of international Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2024) |
| 2 | Head of Department, International Law and Jurisprudence, "Dpartment of international Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2024) |
| 3 | Member Quality Assurance Committee, "Dpartment of international Law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2023) |
| 4 | Chairman Publicity/Protocol Committee, "Ndiagu Amagu Autonoos Community Ikwo Local Government Area Ebonyi State" (October, 2022) |
| 5 | Editor UNIZIK Journal and Examination Officer, "Fculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2021) |
| 6 | Faculty students' Staff Adviser, "Law Students Asociation Faculty of Law Ebonyi State University" (October, 2019 to January, 2021) |
| 7 | Chairman, 2019 Law Week Committtee, "Nigerian Bar Association Onueke Branch" (October, 2019 to December, 2019) |
| 8 | Legal Adviser, "Amagu Developmnet Authority" (August, 2018) |
| 9 | Secretary, "The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria Ebonyi Parish (Men's Christian Association" (August, 2013 to July, 2016) |
| 10 | Member/Faculty of Law Repesentative, "Faculty of Law Ebonyi State University Senate Committeee on Examination, Timetable and Space" (August, 2012 to October, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association Onueke Branch" - 29 (member since 2015), https://www.nba.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers" - 34 (member since 2012), https://www.nalt.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshop | |
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| 1 | "Network of University Legal Aid Institution (Freedom of Information Streetlaw Teacher Training for Clinical Teachers)", (Network of University Legal Aid Institution), Abuja, Nigeria |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "Coaching And Career Services Training For Staff Of Nnamdi Azikiwe University", (Career ACE), 1st August, 2021 to 1st August, 2021; Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University |