Okonkwo Obi Peter
Mmiata-Anam,Nigeria
Summary
- Expert in conflict mediation and dispute arbitration, with a solid background in legal reasoning and case analysis.
- Proficient in promoting collaboration among peers to effectively resolve complex issues.
- Dedicated to utilizing expertise to achieve equitable outcomes in diverse environments.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Principal
Cephas Chambers
Nkwelle Ezunaka, Anambra State
1995.01 - 2026.03
- A firm of Legal Practitioners
Education
Master of Laws -
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, NigeriaBachelor of Law - undefined
University of Nigeria
Call to Nigeria Bar - undefined
Nigeria Law School
Doctor of Philosophy - International Labour Law
The University of Buckingham
United Kingdom 2012.10 - 2015.09
Skills
- Conflict mediation
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Dispute arbitration
- Legal reasoning
- Peer collaboration
- Case analysis
Creative Output
- Books:
- ‘International Labour Standards in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector’ ISBN: 978-3-659-92708-9 (2016): Lambert Academic Publishing, Heinrich-Bodwing Str, Germany.
- The Nigerian Law of Election and Politics Vol. 1; Sponsored by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (Tetfund) TETF/DESS/UNI/ANAMBRA/2018-2024/B01/01
- Book Chapter:
- ‘Trade Union Movement and Challenges to Decent Work Agenda in Nigeria’ in Bimbo Atilola (ed) ‘Themes in Trade Union Law and Administration in Nigeria’ (2011), Crescent University Press, Abeokuta Nigeria) p. 429.
- Journals:
- Application of International Labour Standards in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector; Regional and Domestic Perspectives’. American Academic and Scholarly Research Journal. Vol. 7, No. 4 July, 2015’ ISSN (Print) 2162-321X and ISSN (online) 2162-3228.
- ‘Representative Actions in Suits under the Fundamental Rights (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 1979’ in (ed) S.E. Edeko ‘Issues in Law and African Security’ (2006) 102.
- Protecting the Proprietary Rights in Computer Programs: Emanating Controversies’ Port Harcourt Law Journal, Nigeria 2012, vol. 4 No. 2, p. 49.
- ‘Struggle for Supremacy; The Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules, 1979 versus the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules of Anambra State 2006’ Capital Bar Journal Awka, Nigeria, 2010, p. 186.
- ‘The Regulatory Framework of the Radio Frequency Spectrum Under International Law’ Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria vol. 1 2010 p. 203. Available at https://www.ajol.info/index.php/naujilj/article/download/138190/127757
- ‘Implementation of International Labour Standards in Nigeria’ Journal of Labour Law and Industrial Relations, Labour Law Review; Hybrid Consults, 2009, vol. 3, No. 4 p. 81.
- ‘Concept and Purpose of International Labour Standards’ Nigerian Journal of Labour Law and Industrial Relations, Labour Law Review, 2008, Hybrid Consults, p. 64.
- “The Place of Power in the Relationship between States; Some Comments on Nigeria/South Africa Relations”, Knowledge Review, 2008, vol. 16 No. 4 p.100.
- ‘The Concept of International Core Labour Standards’ Nigerian Journal of Labour Law and Industrial Relations, Labour Law Review, March, 2001, vol. 4 No. 1.
- ‘Deprivation and the Rise of Group Consciousness; Surging Conflicts in the Niger Delta’ Knowledge Review, 2008, vol. 16 No. 4 p.1.
- ‘Judicial Attitude to Political Controversies in Nigeria’; Legislative Practice Review, 2009, vol. 1 No. 2.
- ‘Alternatives to Traditional Modes of Protecting Rights in Computer Software’ Multidisciplinary Journal of Research Development. September 2008 vol. 15 No. 1 p.172.
- ‘Enforcement of International Labour Standards in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector; the Hard Law Approach’ (2015) Edition of the Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
- ‘Topical Medico-Legal Challenges in Nigeria’ Medico –Legal Journal of Nigeria, Madonna University, Nigeria (2015) vol 1 No 1 p 45.
- ‘Fair Share to All Workers is the Labour’s Call; the Antithesis of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector.”; Port Harcourt Journal of Business Law, vol 2, Number, 1 April, 2016, p 520.
- ‘Indigenous Rights of Nigerian Oil Producing Communities under International Law”; The Nigerian Law Journal; vol. 19 No 2, 2016. Available at http://www.academia.edu/8327238/Labour_Rights_of_Nigerian_Oil_Producing_Communities; Nigerian LJ, 2016 - HeinOnline
- ‘Over a Decade of Uninterrupted Periodic Elections in Nigeria: Challenges in Complying with International Standards”; ‘De Juriscope Law Journal, A Publication of the Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus. Maiden Edition, September 2017, p. 159.
- ’Impact of Law on Environmental Security and National Development; the Way Forward; in (eds) G.N. Okeke et al; Law, Security and National Development; Proceedings of the Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), 11-16th June 2017 at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Part VIII, p. 591. Available at https://ssrn.com/abstract=3220912
- The Rule of Law and Corruption in Nigeria; the Chicken and Egg Controversy. African Journal of Criminal Law and Jurisprudence, vol. 2 (2017) a Publication of the Centre for Crime Prevention and Security Studies, c/o Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
- Application of Treaties in Nigeria vis-à-vis the Instruments of the International Labour Organisation Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law 9 (2) 2018
- Disenfranchisement as an Albatross to Credible Electoral Process. International Review of Law …www.nigerianjournalsonline.com1 (3) 2019
- Conceptual Differentiation in the Definitions of Law of Rape. Nigerian Law Journal, 2017 – Hein Online
- Okonkwo and Sirajo Yakubu; Finding a Right Balance Between Fighting Corruption and the Rule of Law; University of Ibadan Journal of Public and International Law vol. 11 (2021)
- Okonkwo, Ezeudu and Anushiem: Alternative Electoral Dispute Resolution Mechanism as a Panacea to Protracted Election Disputes” International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy; vol. 4(1) 2022
- Okonkwo and Sirajo: Violence Against Persons (Prohibitions) Act 2015; Unnecessary Repetition or a Legal Solution to the Conceptual Confusion to the Law of Rape in Nigeria. Honoris Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja Law Journal, vol 4 No. 1 December 2022
- An Appraisal of the Court of Appeal Rules 2021 on Electronic Filing, Hearing and Conferencing in the Court of Appeal, other Courts and in Arbitration Proceedings. De Juriscope Journal of Department of International Law and Jurisprudence, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam. vol.2 No. 1 (2022) www.nigeriajournalsonline.com.
- Removal from Office through Impeachment; A Legal Process or a Political Tool? Renaissance University Law Journal (RNULJ) Volume 2, No.1, December, 2022
- Okonkwo and Mbah Jane, “Underrating Electoral Crimes at the Risk of Epileptic March Towards Free and Fair Electoral Process; Unizik Law Journal vol. 19(2) 2023.
- Okonkwo and Mbah Jane, Substantiality of Defects versus Invalidity of Elections: Critique of Section 135(1) of the Nigeria Electoral Act 2022: International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy; vol 5(1) 2023
- Okonkwo Peter Obi and Chibuzor Ikenna, “Repugnancy of the Repugnancy Test; Re. Customary Rights of Inheritance of Property in Nigerian Urban Areas Versus Jurisdiction of the Courts” AEFUNAI Journal of Public and Private Law, vol. 1 (2025)
- Okonkwo Peter Obi and Ikenna Chibuzor “Democratic Local Government Councils: an Option or an Injunction” Nigerian Journal Of Legal Studies, vol. 14 (2025) - nigerianjournalsonline.org
- Delivered Conference Papers:
- ‘Unlocking the Political Imbroglio arising from Elections; Review of the Cases of Obi v. INEC, Ladoja v. INEC and Amaechi v. INEC” A paper presented at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Nigerian Political Science Association, South East Chapter held at Anambra State University in 24th -26th June, 2008.
Workshop
Research Methodology Capacity Building Workshop organised by the Education Trust Fund (E.T.F) University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, 26th -30th April, 2010.
Teaching/Experience
- Teaching of Law of Energy and Natural Resources, Immigration and Refugee Law, International Law, Legal Method-Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
- Teaching of Corporate and Business Law-The University of Buckingham, United Kingdom… February 2013-October, 2013
- Teaching of Constitutional and Administrative Law and Law of TortSt Patricks College, London; November 2013- 2014
- Teaching of International Law, Law of Evidence and Immigration/Refugee Law Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University; November 2014 till date
- Teaching of Law of Elections, International Labour Law and Law of Telecommunications to PG Students………………………..2015 till date.
Career Progression
- Lecturer II-2005
- Lecturer I-2009
- Senior Lecturer-2012
- Associate Professor…2015
- Professor………………………..2018
Administrative Positions Held
- Examination Officer………………………..2006 to 2010.
- Head of Department………………………..2015 to 2018
- Faculty Postgraduate Coordinator…………..2015 to 2018
- Director Part-time/Weekend Programme…..2018 to 2021
Contributions to the University
- Member University Ceremonials Committee…….2009/2010
- Member Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee…...2015 to date
- Member University Governing Council…………2018 to 2021
PhD Completed Supervised Theses as at March 2026
- The Role of Arbitration in the Resolution of Marital Disputes in Nigeria: 2019
- The Legal Regime of Telecommunications and Post Liberalization Challenges: The Nigerian Experience
- The Impact of Judicial Intervention in Nigeria’s Political Process.
- Protecting the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons under the Nigerian Law
- Comparative Analysis of Division of Legislative Powers in Nigeria, United States of America and Canada.
- The Role of Credible Elections in the Institution of Democracy and Good Governance in Nigeria
- Terrorism and Insurgency in Nigeria: Implications On National Security
- An Examination of Double Taxation Treaties and Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria
External Examination for Postgraduate Programmes
- University of Ibadan……………………..2022/2023 Academic Session
- Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka…..2022/2023-2025/2026 Academic Sessions
Timeline
Doctor of Philosophy - International Labour Law
The University of Buckingham
2012.10 - 2015.09
Principal
Cephas Chambers
1995.01 - 2026.03
Bachelor of Law - undefined
University of Nigeria
Call to Nigeria Bar - undefined
Nigeria Law School
Master of Laws -
Obafemi Awolowo University