Dr. Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo
Dr. Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo is a SENIOR LECTURER in CUSTOMARY & RELIGIOUS LAW Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo is presently a SENIOR LECTURER in CUSTOMARY AND RELIGIOUS LAW Department, Faculty Of Law in Nnamdi Azikiwe University. She is a wife, mother, researcher and an experienced legal practitioner of great repute.
She is deeply enthusiastic and committed to her role as an educator, genuinely impassioned to inspire and cultivate a love for learning among her students."
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Address: | Customary & Religious Law, Faculty Of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF LAW |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CUSTOMARY & RELIGIOUS LAW |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2018) May, 2011 to May, 2018 PhD (Law) Law |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, November, 2010) January, 2008 to November, 2010 LL.M (Law) Law |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2004) January, 1999 to June, 2003 LL.B (Law) Law |
| 4 | Queen Of The Rosary College Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 1996) September, 1992 to June, 1996 Senior School Certificate Senior School Certificate Examination |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | DEPARTMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE, Customary and Religious Law Department, Directorate of Quality Assurance and Certification, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | UNDERGRADUATE PROJECT COORDINATOR, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | SENIOR LECTURER, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISOR, College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State December, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | POSTGRADUATE LECTURER, College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State December, 2022 to Present |
| 6 | CHAIRMAN, Welfare Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to February, 2024 |
| 7 | FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE, Dress Code Committee For Students, Staff and Management July, 2021 to Present |
| 8 | Lecturer 1, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY December, 2020 to October, 2023 |
| 9 | Senior Research / Legal Officer, Judicial Service Commission, Anambra State December, 2014 to November, 2020 |
| 10 | Senior Counsel, Law Firm Of Akukalia Emeka Nwankwo & Co. October, 2013 to Present |
| 11 | Associate Counsel, Law Firm Of C.J Asiegbu & Co. February, 2008 to September, 2013 |
| 12 | Junior Counsel, Law Firm Of G.E Ezeuko (SAN) & Co. September, 2006 to October, 2007 |
| 13 | Pupil State Counsel, NYSC, Ministry Of Justice, Citizens Right Dept, Abeokuta, Ogun State September, 2005 to September, 2006 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bamikole AP Folorunso, Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo Ph.D. (2024, September), "HARNESSING THE POWER OF AI FOR TAXATION: NIGERIA'S PATH TO IMPROVED REVENUE GENERATION AND TRANSPARENCY", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Private and Property Law, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 113-123 |
| 2 | Rapuluchukwu Ernest Nduka, Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo, Chidimma Victory Nduka, Vivian Chinelo Arinze. (2024, June), "Regulating Artificial Intelligence: The Need to Safeguard the Future", Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 97 - 106 |
| 3 | Chioma O Nwabachili PhD, Chioma B Nwankwo PhD, Maureen Ugwu LL.M. (2024, April), "Legal Assessment of Electronic Tax Payment Systems: Nigeria, Kenya, and Nigeria in Perspectives", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 129-140 |
| 4 | Vivian Chinelo ARINZE, Chioma Bernadine NWANKWO, Rapuluchukwu Ernest NDUKA,. (2023, June), "Scrutinizing The Adequacy Of Compensation For Oil Pollution Damage In Nigeria: An Agenda Beyond National Contemplation", Journal Of Public And Private Law (Unizik-Jppl), Vol. 13, pp 126 |
| 5 | Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo, Rapuluchukwu Ernest Nduka, Vivian Chinelo Arinze. (2023, October), "A Legal Appraisal of the Impact of Tax Incentives on Investment in Nigeria: The Pioneer Status Perspective", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 12t-136 |
| 6 | Vivian Chinelo Arinze, Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo, Rapulu Ernest Nduka, Chidimma Dorathy Umego.. (2023, July), "Ownership and its relative connectivity to corporate governance: The managerial revolution", African Journal of Law and Human Rights (AJLHR), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 89 |
| 7 | Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo, Rapuluchukwu Ernest Nduka, Chioma O. Nwabachili, Vivian Chinelo Arinze. (2023, May), "A LEGAL APPRAISAL OF GOODS AND SERVICES EXEMPT FROM VALUE ADDED TAX IN NIGERIA", Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 10-20 |
| 8 | Rapuluchukwu Ernest Nduka, Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo, Chidimma Victory Nduka, Vivian Chinelo Arinze. (2023, April), "Justiability of Chapter 11 of the Nigerian Constitution:A need for Judicial Activism in its interpretation", Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 133-144 |
| 9 | 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 Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 22 |
| 10 | Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo. (2022, August), "LEVERAGING ON THE OMBUDSMAN AS A VERITABLE SYSTEM FOR DECLUTTERING THE COURTS IN NIGERIA", Law and Social Justice Review (LASJURE), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 111 |
| 11 | Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo. (2022, October), "Value Added Tax in Nigeria: An Overview of Notable Reforms and Implications of the Finance Act, 2019 and 2020", Nnamdi Azikiwe Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 149 |
| 12 | Jude Uchenna OKOYE, Hilda Uche OBI-OBIORA, Helen Obiageli OBI, Chioma Bernadine NWANKWO, Rapuluchukwu Ernest NDUKA. (2022, October), "DETECTING DECEPTION IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: THE NIGERIAN EXPERIENCE", AFRICAN JOURNAL OF CRIMINAL LAW AND JURISPRUDENCE (AFJCLJ, Vol. 7, pp 10 |
| 13 | Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo. (2022, March), "A Legal Critique of the Federal High Court (Federal Inland Revenue Service) Practice Directions, 2021 as it Relates to Taxpayers Rights", Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 156 |
| 14 | Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo. (2021, May), "Effective Implementation Of The Self- Assessment System Of Tax Collection In The Informal Sector In Nigeria", Journal of Public and Private Law, Vol. 11, pp 36 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Chioma Bernadine Oguadimma. (2010, January), "A CRITIQUE OF THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR LICENSING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS IN NIGERIA". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo. (2017, May), "A Critical Appraisal Of Self Assessment System In Tax Administration In Nigeria". Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Chioma Bernadine Oguadimma. (2003, January), "Admissions In Pleadings As Evidence In Civil Proceedings In Nigeria". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chioma Bernadine Nwankwo, Hilda Obi-Obiora. (2024, September), "Revolutionìzing Taxation in Nigeria's Digital Economy: The Role of Artificial Intelligence", Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | Chioma Bernadine NWANKWO. (2024, October), "An Appraisal of the complexities surrounding gender and law in contemporary Nigeria", Centre for Gender Studies (CGS) In collaboration with Centre for Migration Studies (CMS) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Customary and Religious Law (JOCARL)" (August, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "Unizik Law Journal" (May, 2023) |
| 3 | Editor, "Journal of Public and Private Law" (October, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENCE EVALUATION Ikekwube Chiemerie Dorcas (2021396003FA)" (September, 2024 to September, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "LLM FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENCE EVALUATION Ochi Chima Cyprien" (September, 2023 to September, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "LLM FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENCE EVALUATION Nyekwere Empire Hechime (2016397001P)" (April, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "LLM PROPOSAL DEFENCE Moedu Anthonia Anulika (2019396072P)" (April, 2023 to April, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "LLM Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation Ibezim Onyemauche Benjamin (2016396050P)" (June, 2023 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "LLM FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENCE Evaluation Okaphor Edith Nkiruka (2022396015F)" (September, 2022 to September, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "LLM FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENCE EVALUATION Anyim Ifeyinwa Chinyelu (2019396007F)" (August, 2019 to August, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 8 | Examiner, "LLM FACULTY INTERNAL DEFENCE Evaluation Iwelu Ngozi Magdalene (2013396036F)" (December, 2013 to December, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Dual Appointment as a Senior Lecturer, "Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (September, 2024) |
| 2 | FACULTY of LAW PG ONLINE ASSISTANT, "College of Postgraduate Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (July, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, Asuu Nnamdi Azikiwe Alumni Liasion Commitee, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Branch" (November, 2023 to November, 2024) |
| 4 | WARD COLLATION OFFICER For 2023 Presidential and National Assembly Election, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (February, 2023 to February, 2023) |
| 5 | WARD COLLATION OFFICER, Ebenebe 111, Awka North LGA in the State House of Assembly Election 2023, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (March, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 6 | EXAMINATION OFFICER, "FACULTY OF LAW" (January, 2023) |
| 7 | MEMBER, "Law Clinic Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2023) |
| 8 | MEMBER, "Law research and Grant Committee, Faculty of Law" (February, 2023) |
| 9 | MEMBER, "NALT Guidelines Committee Faculty of Law" (May, 2023) |
| 10 | POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISOR, "College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (December, 2022) |
| 11 | CHAIRPERSON, "Welfare Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (December, 2022) |
| 12 | FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE, "Dress Code For Students, Staff and Management Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (July, 2021) |
| 13 | Examination Officer, "Examination Officer for Degree Computation, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2021 to September, 2022) |
| 14 | Member, "Dress Code Committee, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (September, 2020) |
| 15 | Examination Officer, "Examination Officer for Degree Computation, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2020 to March, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)" - Annual dues Receipt No. 0416 dated 8th February 2022 (member since 2022), https://www.nalt.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities" (member since 2020), https://asuunigeria.org/ |
| 3 | Associate Member, "Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Uk)" - 28991 (member since 2011), https://www.ciarb.org/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigerian Bar Association" - 48750 (member since 2005), https://nigerianbar.org.ng/ |
| 5 | Graduate Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Alumni Association" - Membership No. 194 (member since 2003), https://unizikalumni.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Law, Democratic Consolidiation and National Development (55th National Association of Law Teachers (NALT) Annual Conference", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 27th October, 2024 to 31st October, 2024; University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Gender Dynamics in African and African Diaspora Literature, Education, Visual Arts and Performance", (Centre for Gender Studies (CGS) In collaboration with Centre for Migration Studies (CMS) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th October, 2024 to 18th October, 2024; ASUU Secretariat Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 3 | "Legal Education and Practice in Nigeria:The Role of Artificial intelligence (Maiden International Conference of the Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka)", (Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 11th September, 2024 to 14th September, 2024; Asuu Secretariat Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 4 | "6th Unizik Business School Hybrid International Conference themed Climate and Environmental Challenge: Advancing the Frontiers of Disruptive Innovation in Africa", (Unizik Business School), 8th May, 2024 to 9th May, 2024; Unizik Business school Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 5 | "Political Transition and Economic Development: The African Experience, Unizik Business School, 5th International Conference [2nd Hybrid]", (Unizik Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 25th October, 2023 to 25th October, 2023; Asuu Secretariat Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 6 | "Law and National Integration (The 54th Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT) annual conference 2023)", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 11th July, 2023 to 15th July, 2023; International Conference Centre Umuahia Campus, Abia State |
| 7 | "Law, Democracy and Electoral Process (53rd Annual Conference of Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT) annual 2022)", (Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT)), 8th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; Bayero University, Kano |
| 8 | "Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), 16th August, 2009 to 21st August, 2009; Lagos, Nigeria |
| 9 | "Nigerian Bar Association Annual General Conference", (Nigerian Bar Association), 23rd August, 2008 to 28th August, 2008; Abuja, Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "One day training on academic writing and presentation for scopus and clarivate indexed journals, with the theme 'Publish with confidence and promote with ease'", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 17th December, 2024 to 17th December, 2024; Unizik Business school Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "Maiden orientation workshop organised by the Directorate of Quality Assurance, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.", (Directorate of Quality Assurance, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.), 26th March, 2024 to 26th March, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium |
| 3 | "Faculty of Law Grant and Research Development Training", (Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 21st April, 2023 to 21st April, 2023; Faculty of Law |
| 4 | "Faculty of Law ICT Training", (Faculty of Law Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 9th April, 2023 to 9th April, 2023; Faculty of Law |
| 5 | "One Day Workshop on Dress Code for Students and Staff", (Dress Code Committee For Students, Staff and Management Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 1st February, 2023 to 1st February, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium |
| 6 | "National Workshop For Legal and Research Assistants", (National Judicial Institute), 15th July, 2019 to 17th July, 2019; Abuja, Nigeria |
| 7 | "National Workshop For Legal and Research Assistants", (National Judicial Institute), 1st August, 2018 to 3rd August, 2018; Abuja, Nigeria |
| 8 | "Associate Membership Course", (The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)), 18th November, 2010 to 20th November, 2010; Lagos, Nigeria |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Law Office Management Training Series Part 5", (Nigerian Bar Association (Institute of Continuing Legal Education), 26th April, 2022 to 26th April, 2022; Zoom |
| 2 | "Law Office Management Training Series Part 4", (Nigerian Bar Association (Institute of Continuing Legal Education), 21st April, 2022 to 21st April, 2022; Zoom |
| 3 | "Law Office Management Training Series Part 3", (Nigerian Bar Association (Institute of Continuing Legal Education), 12th April, 2022 to 12th April, 2022; Zoom |
| 4 | "Employment Law Training", (Nigerian Bar Association (Institute of Continuing Legal Education), 6th April, 2022 to 6th April, 2022; Zoom |
| 5 | "Law Office Management Training Series", (Nigerian Bar Association (Institute of Continuing Legal Education), 31st March, 2022 to 31st March, 2022; Zoom |
| 6 | "Media and Tech Law Training", (Nigerian Bar Association (Institute of Continuing Legal Education), 2nd March, 2021 to 3rd March, 2021; Zoom |