Dr. Ezinne Olivia Onwugbenu
Dr. Ezinne Olivia Onwugbenu is a LECTURER I in PUBLIC LAW Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2024) April, 2021 to July, 2024 PhD International Human Rights Law |
| 2 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. (Master Degree, November, 2023) November, 2021 to July, 2023 Masters Of Law International Human Rights Law |
| 3 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. (Master Degree, July, 2023) November, 2021 to July, 2023 LLM International Human Rights Law |
| 4 | Divine Love Nursery and Primary School. (FSLC, July, 2023) September, 1992 to July, 1999 |
| 5 | University of Lagos. (Master Degree, December, 2016) May, 2021 to August, 2016 Masters Of Law International Law |
| 6 | University of Lagos. (Master Degree, December, 2016) May, 2014 to December, 2016 Masters Of Law International Law |
| 7 | Madonna University. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2010) September, 2005 to July, 2010 Bachelor Of Laws Law |
| 8 | Madonna University. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2010) September, 2005 to July, 2010 Bachelor Of Laws Law |
| 9 | Holy Rosary College. (SSCE, November, 2005) September, 1999 to July, 2005 |
| 10 | Holy Rosary College Enugu. (SSCE, March, 2005) September, 1999 to June, 2005 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka A November, 2024 to May, 2026 |
| 2 | Project Coordinator (Assistant), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Law Faculty December, 2021 to January, 2023 |
| 3 | Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka A September, 2020 to February, 2022 |
| 4 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | Legal Practitioner, Onwugbenu E.O. & co. January, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | Legal Officer, Outreach Specialist Mother and Child Hospital April, 2017 to August, 2019 |
| 7 | Legal and HMO Officer, Outreach Specialist Hospital June, 2016 to December, 2018 |
| 8 | Member, African Society of Laboratory Medicine ASLM November, 2013 to Present |
| 9 | Affiliate Member, Organization of Women in Science in Developing Countries OWSD May, 2012 to Present |
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) |
| 2 | Ezinne Olivia Onwugbenu. (2026, March), "CONSEQUENCES OF THE NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE EFFECTS OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN NIGERIA: A LEGAL APPRAISAL", African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 10, (Issue 1) |
| 3 | Ezinne Olivia Onwugbenu. (2026, March), "A JURISPRUDENTIAL STUDY OF HUMAN RIGHTS LAW IN ADDRESSING THE VICIOUS CYCLE OF POVERTY, ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION AND SOCIO ECONOMIC INEQUALITIES", International Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education (IJOLACLE), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 115-210 |
| 4 | Ezinne Olivia Onwugbenu, Anushiem Matthew. (2025, October), "RESPONSIBILITIES OF CORPORATE ORGANISATIONS TOWARDS THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS WITHIN THEIR OPERATIONS", NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF LAW AND CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 50-57 |
| 5 | Ezinne Olivia Onwugbenu. (2024, May), "Arbitration and criminal justice system: A comparative framework", International Journal of Judicial Law, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 16-23 |
| 6 | Onwugbenu Ezinne Olivia, Umeobika Queen Chinazor. (2024, September), "THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN PEACE ENFORCEMENT TO ATTEND GLOBAL PEACE", NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF PRIVATE AND PROPERTY LAW, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 167-178 |
| 7 | Onwugbenu Ezinne Olivia Ngozi Chisom Uzoka. (2024, July), "HIRED –TO- INVENT: A CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF EMPLOYEES’ INVENTION, LICENCES AND AGREEMENT", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Human Rights Law (UNIZIK-JHRL), Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 8 | Mary Imelda Obianuju Nwogu, Odinakachukwu E Okeke, Ezinne Olivia Onwugbenu, Efe Eric Ughumiakpor. (2024, September), "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) |
| 9 | MARY IMELDA OBIANUJU NWOGU ∗ MATTHEW IZUCHUKWU ANUSHIEM∗∗ EZINNE OLIVIA ONWUGBENU. (2023, October), "LIABILITY OF BANKERS IN ELECTRONIC BANKING FRAUD: THE NIGERIA EXPERIENCE", The Nigeria Law Journal, Vol. 24, (Issue 01890255), pp 201-219 |
| 10 | Onwugbenu Ezinne Olivia. (2023, October), "ASCERTAINING THE CHALLENGES IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE ABUSE OF WOMEN’S RIGHTS IN NIGERIA", NAUJILJ, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 53-64 |
| 11 | Arinze-Umobi Carol, Onwugbenu Ezinne Olivia. (2023, November), "Good governance: A legal determinant for the enforcement of socio-economic rights in Africa", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 04, (Issue 06), pp 212-218 |
| 12 | Arinze-Umobi Carol, Onwugbenu Ezinne Olivia. (2023, June), "The Consequences of the Non-Justiciability of Socio-Economic Rights in the Provisions of the Nigerian Constitution", Nau.jcpl, Vol. 10, (Issue 2) |
| 13 | Onwugbenu Ezinne Olivia. (2022, January), "Examining the Elevated Rate of Cybercrime on the Growth and Sustainable Development of Nigeria Economy", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 3, (Issue 3) |
| 14 | Matthew Izuchukwu ANUSHIEM, Maureen Obiageli UGWU, Olivia E. ONWUGBENU. (2022, January), "INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW AND THE ABUSE OF HUMAN RIGHTS LAW IN THE LIGHT OF RECENT SECURITY CHALLENGES IN NIGERIA", Law and Social Justice Review 2021, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 2021 |
| 15 | Onwugbenu Ezinne Olivia. (2021, March), "An Appraisal of Criminal Insanity:Its Genetic Aspects and Environmental Influences", International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | Onwugbenu Ezinne Olivia, Arinze Vivian Chinelo. (2021, September), "An Appraisal on the Effect of the Principle of Utmost Good Faith in Insurance Contracts: A Clear Contrast between Non Disclosure and Misrepresentation", NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF COMMERCIAL AND PROPERTY LAW, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 124-137 |
| 17 | Onwugbenu Ezinne Olivia, Arinze Vivian Chinelo. (2021, October), ".THE HARROWING EFFECTS OF THE UNLIMITED CONTINUING LIABILITY OF ORIGINAL LESSEES AFTER EXHAUSTION OF FURTHER INTERESTS IN LEASEHOLD TRANSACTIONS", Law and Social Justice Review 2021, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 169-176 |
| 18 | Chienye I OKAFOR, C E IBE, Olivia E ONWUGBENU. (2020, December), "EXAMINING THE LEGAL BASIS OF ESTABLISHING MENS REA AS A PRE-CONDITION FOR ATTRIBUTION OF RESPONSIBILITY TO STATES FOR ACTS CONSTITUTING INTERNATIONAL CRIMES", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW AND CLINICAL LEGAL EDUCATION, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 199-207 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Prof Anyogu Felicia, Prof Kenneth Oraeegbunam, Anita Nwokike, Ezinne Olivia Onwugbenu and Ugwu Maureen. (2026, February), "National Development, Economic Sustainability and Gender Mainstreaming in a Globalized World: A Specific Focus on Nigeria", Journals Ezenwa Ohaeto RC, pp 29 |
| 2 | Onwugbenu Ezinne Olivia, Emeka Ngozi Eunice. (2025, October), "Artificial intelligence an Instrument to Nigerian Immigrant's Societal Integration and Healthcare Accessibility: A Legal Perspective", Department of Commercial and Industrial Law. Faculty of Law, NAU, Vol. 12, (Issue 5), pp 39-48 |
| 3 | Ezinne Olivia Onwugbenu. (2025, February), "REVOLUTIONIZING THE PRACTICE OF IMMIGRATION LAW THROUGH THE APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN NIGERIA", Journals Ezenwa Ohaeto RC, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 4 | M. I. Anushiem, Onwugbenu Ezinne Olivia, Ojukwu Somto David. (2022, August), "EFFECT OF POVERTY IN THE REALISATION OF IDEALS OF DEMOCRACY IN THE NIGERIA ELECTORAL PROCESS", Journals Online LASJURE, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Analysis of the Legal Framework for Arbitration and its Effectiveness in Dispute Resolution in Nigeria" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Ubia Oghomwen Rosemary |
| 2 | "An Examination of the Challenges Posed by International Comity and Reciprocity in the Cross-border Enforcement of Arbitral Awards: The Nigerian Perspective" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Nnamdi Nathaniel Ezekwem 2025396040HN |
| 3 | "Legal Analysis of the Nexus Between Domestic Violence in Nigerian Marriages and Social Media" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Anyabolu Cosmas Chigboo |
| 4 | "The Legal Framework of Intellectual Property Law in Nigeria" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Chijioke Vincent Obueze |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Law and Clinical Legal Education" (December, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "An Appraisal of the Laws on Conventional Weapons JOURNAL OF REFUGEE LAW AND INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE" (January, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Public Law" (April, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Intellectual Property Law -Chijioke Vincent Obueze" (September, 2024 to September, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "International Commercial Arbitration as a Pancea to International Commercial Trade Dispute" (June, 2023 to March, 2026). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Masters of Law : International Commercial Arbitration as a Panacea to International Commercial Dispute" (September, 2023 to March, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Secretary, "Faculty of Law Accreditation Committee" (September, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Exam Officer 200 level, "Faculty Examination Officer" (August, 2024 to December, 2025) |
| 2 | Secretary, "Accreditation Committee" (September, 2023 to November, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "International Conference Committee" (January, 2023 to December, 2024) |
| 4 | Examination Officer, "Faculty Examination Officer" (April, 2021 to August, 2022) |
| 5 | Member, "Dean's Quarterly Bulletin Publication Committee" (May, 2021 to February, 2023) |
| 6 | Member, "Creation of Additional Departments Committee" (November, 2021 to December, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers" (member since 2022), http://nalt.org.ng |
| 2 | Associate Member, "African Society of Laboratory Medicine ASLM" (member since 2013), https://aslm.org/ |
| 3 | Affiliate Member, "Organization of Women in Science in Developing Countries OWSD" (member since 2012), https://owsd.net/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" (member since 2012), https://nigerianbar.org.ng/membership-portal |
| 5 | Fellow Member, "Dispute Resolution Associates" (member since 2011), https://www.disputeresolutionassociates.ca/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "National Association of Law Teachers", (Faculty of Law, University of Abuja), 26th October, 2025 to 30th October, 2025; University of Abuja, Gwagwalada, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Women in Science", (African Society of Laboratory Medicine), 1st December, 2013 to 6th December, 2013; Ghana |
| 3 | "Organization for Women in Science in Developing Countries", (OWSD-Africa), 12th December, 2012 to 13th December, 2012; CapeTown, South Africa |