Martins Dekpugi Kidi

A Nigerian qualified lawyer called to the Bar in 2024, blending litigation, corporate advisory, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) experience across leading chambers, an Accredited Mediator (AICMC). Having hands-on drafting originating processes, written addresses, contract deals, managing case files and research. Seeking to contribute to dispute resolution, settlement of legal, corporate and commercial issues with meticulous research and strong written advocacy. Across attachments and associate roles, supported matters spanning employment disputes, litigation, and contract advisory; prepared court processes and research memos that improved turnaround times and case readiness. Developed strong analytical and research skills within fast-paced legal environment. Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal documentation and provide thorough analysis. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can drive meaningful contributions.

• Nigerian Bar Association
• Associate, Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators

• NYSC Discharge Certificate
• Call to the Nigerian Bar by Body of Benchers
• Qualifying Certificate by Council of Legal Education
• Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators by Mediation Training Institute
• Bachelor of Laws (LL. B. Hons.) Second Class Upper Division
• Certificate of Participation in the Business and Human Rights Series (BHRS) Webinar with the theme Promoting Responsible Business Practice in Africa: Leveraging on AfCFTA for Respect and Remedy for Human Rights.
• Certificate of Participation in a Day Law Clinic by O. B. Lulu Briggs Foundation

General Coordinator, Burning and Shining Light Discipleship Ministry - August 2025 till date

Member of NYSC Batch A Stream 2 Camp Court Counsel, Kubwa Orientation Camp FCT, Abuja, in April 2024

Prayer Secretary of Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON) Nigerian Law School Abuja Campus, 2023 

Assistant Group Leader of Group 7, Nigerian Law School Abuja Campus, March 2023 – November 2023. 

Leader of Editorial Unit of Salvation Ministries, Rivers State University Branch from 2020 – 2021

Vice-President of Christian Law Students Fellowship of Nigeria, Rivers State University Chapter from 2019 – 2020 

Course Representative of Oil and Gas Law, Rivers State University in 2020 

Secretary, Ogoni Law Student Association of Nigeria (OLSAN), Rivers State University Chapter in 2019 

Organizing Secretary, Christian Law Students Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON), Rivers State University from 2017 – 2019 

Award of Service by the Christian Law Students Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON) Rivers State University Port Harcourt Chapter in 2021,

Award of Stewardship by Salvation Ministries, Rivers State University Branch in 2021,

Award of Best Student in Oil and Gas Law 2020, Rivers State University Port Harcourt

• Ability to meet deadlines in any given task
• Teamwork and building
• Interpersonal skill and good communication
• Service focused and innovation

• Member, Law Students Association of Nigeria, Rivers State University Chapter Stakeholders
• Member, Ogoni Law Students Association of Nigeria, Rivers State University Chapter.
• Participated in Football
• Actively involved in Christian Law Students Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON)
• Socializing with friends

• Legal
• Litigation, Corporate Law, ADR and Arbitration, Tech Law, Oil and Gas Law, Humanitarian Law
• Non-Legal
• Community Building
• Advocating for personal co-existence
• Rendering humanitarian services