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  • Uwakwe FIDELIS CHINWE

  • fc.uwakwe@coou.edu.ng
  • FIDELIS
  • CHINWE
  • Uwakwe
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  • Surname: Uwakwe
    Other names: Fidelis Chinwe
    Date of birth: 25th May, 1965
    Place of birth: Amoji Oduma, Aninri L.G.A, Enugu State
    Sex: Male
    Marital Status: Married with Four Children: 6yrs, 5yrs, 3yrs, 2yrs
    Religion: Christianity
    Nationality: Nigerian
    State of Origin: Enugu State
    L.G.A: Aninri
    Contact Address: Amoji Oduma, Aninri L.G.A, Enugu State/Faculty of Law, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University,
    Igbariam Campus, Anambra State
    Telephone No: 08033921593

  • https://coou.edu.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/cv-uwakwe-f.docx
  • Professor
  • Constitutional Law , Administrative Law, Law of Contract, Labour Law, Intellectual Property Law, Law of Torts, Jurisprudence, Legal system
  • <p>FSLC<br /> SC/GEC<br /> LL.M<br /> LL.B<br /> BL<br /> Ph.D</p>
  • Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka [1992-1997]

    Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka [2000-2005]

    Nigerian Law School, Abuja [1998/1999]

    Ph.D. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka [2014]

  • CREATIVE OUTPUT
    Journal Articles:
    i. Uwakwe Fidelis C, Impeachment of the Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly (Hon. Otelemaba Amachree): Legislative Abuse of Impeachment Process Under the 1999 Constitution (as amended)- Confluence Journal of Jurisprudence and International Law, Vol. 6 No. 2 2013.
    ii. Uwakwe Fidelis C, The Suspension of Former President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Ayo Isa Salami, PC A: Threat to Independence of the Judiciary)-Confluence Journal of Jurisprudence and International Law, Vol. 6 No. 2 2013.
    iii. Uwakwe Fidelis C, The Role of Executive Arm of Government in the Impeachment Process in Nigeria- EBSU Journal of International law & Juridical Review, Vol. 22013.
    iv. Uwakwe Fidelis C & C.C. Nwabachili, Sections 140(2) and 141 of the Electoral Act 2010: A Legislative Mockery.- Global Journal of Politics and Law Research. Vol. 5 No. 6. November, 2017.
    v. Uwakwe Fidelis C, The National Minimum Wage Act, 2011: Antithetical to True Federalism in Nigeria- Joseph Ayo Babalola University Law Journal, Vol.2 No. 1, 2015.
    vi. Uwakwe Fidelis C., Critical Examination of the Applicable Laws for International Arbitration.- Joseph Ayo Babalola University Law Journal, Vol.1 No. 1, 2014.
    vii. Uwakwe Fidelis C, National Minimum Wage Act, 2011 and the Concept of Federalism in Nigeria: Uniuyo Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol.4 December, 2013.
    viii. Uwakwe Fidelis C. Sections 140(2) and 141 of the Electoral Act, 2010: A Legislative Violation of the Constitutional Powers of the Judiciary: Uniuyo Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol.4 December, 2013.
    ix. Uwakwe Fidelis C. The Role of the Legislature in Impeachment Process in Nigeria: An Appraisal- A Juris insight, Publication of Department of Jurisprudence and International law. Faculty of Law, University of Uyo, Vol 1 No.1 September, 2014.
    x. Uwakwe Fidelis C. Appointment and swearing in of Justice PNC Agumagu as the Chief Judge of Rivers State: A case of Executive Breach of Principles of Separation of Powers- Ebonyi State University Law Journal, Vol. 6 No. 2, 2015.
    xi. Uwakwe Fidelis C., The Legal Effect of Justice PNC Agumagu's Suspension as the Chief Judge of Rivers State by the National Judicial Council (NJC)- Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Commercial and Property Law, Vol. 3 No.1 August, 2015
    xii. Uwakwe Fidelis C.. Passage of 2014 Appropriation Bill at the Banquet Hall River State Government House by the State House of Assembly: A Travesty of 1999 Nigerian Constitution- Madonna University, Okija, The Journal of Commercial, Private and Industrial Law, VoL 1 No. 2, August, 2015.
    xiii. Uwakwe Fidelis C, The Impeachment of Enugu State Deputy Governor, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi Rape of 1999 Nigerian Constitution (as amended)- De Juriscope Law Journal, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. Maiden Edition, September, 2017
    xiv. Uwakwe Fidelis C., The Impeachment of Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa State: A Case of Legislative Abuse of Rule of Law and Constitutionalism-Madonna University, Nigeria Faculty of Law Journal, Vol.4 No.1 July, 2016.
    xv. Uwakwe Fidelis C., Amendment of Senate Standing Rules, 2015: A Legislative Mockery.- Joseph Ayo Babalola University Law Journal, Vol.3 No. 1, 2016.
    xvi. Uwakwe Fidelis C, Alternative Dispute Resolution Running Amok: An Appraisal of Order 16 of the Court of Appeal Rules 2016- Chukwuemeka Odumeg\vu Ojukwu University Journal of Private and Public Law, Maiden Edition September, 2018.
    xvii. Uwakwe Fidelis C., Removal of Public Office Holders outside the Constitutional Framework: An Appraisal- Chufavuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Journal of Private and Public Law, Maiden Edition 2018.
    xviii. Uwakwe, Fidelis C, Imperative for Genuine Democratic Process in Nigeria-Multidisciplinary Journal of Research Development, Vol 9, No.1, December, 2007
    xix. Uwakwe, Fidelis C, Land as Collateral Security: Challenges Under the Land Use Act- Multidisciplinary Journal of Research Development, Vol.9, No.1, December, 2007
    xx. I.O Obijiaku & Uwakwe, Fidelis C. Analysis of the Concept and Nature of Marriage Under the matrimonial Course Act: Cap M.6 Laws of the Federation, 2004. Chukmtemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Journal of Private and Public Law, Maiden Edition 2018.
    xxi. Uwakwe Fidelis C.. Decentralisation of Nigeria Police: Antitode to Security Challenges in Nigeria- Port Harcourt Law Journal, Vol. 7 No.3 November, 2018.
    xxii. Julius N Aloh & Uwakwe, Fidelis C., Environmental Impacts of Cattle Gracing and Movement on foot in Nigeria: A Perspective- Port Harcourt Law Journal, VoL7No3 November, 2018.
    xxiii. Uwakwe, Fidelis C. Sack and Replacement of Local Government Council Chairmen in Nigeria: Legality or Otherwise- The Journal of Property Law and Contemporary Issues, Vol. 8 No.1 June 2018.
    xxiv. Uwakwe, Fidelis C., Immunity of Public Officers in Nigeria: Anti-Corruption Crusade of President Moharnrnadu Buhari's Administration- Port Harcourt Journal of Business Law, Vol. 5 No. 1 July, 2018.
    xxv. Uwakwe, Fidelis C. & Julius N Aloh, A Legal Framework on Agro-Allied Activities in Nigeria: Implication on Sustainable Development: Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojuhvu University Journal of Private and Public Law, Vol.2 No.1 2019.
    xxvi. Uwakwe, Fidelis C., Separation of Powers: Panacea for Good Governance in Nigeria- Nnamdi Azikhve University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence- Vol. 10 No. 1 February, 2019.
    xxvii. Uwakwe, Fidelis C & Julius N Aloh, Critical Examination of the Principles of Public Participation in Petroleum Development Contracts in Developing Countries- International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy. Vol. 2(3). September, 2020.
    xxviii. Uwakwe, Fidelis C & Julius N Aloh, Cultural Practices and Human Right Implications on HIV/AIDS Discrimination and other Related Issues in Nigeria-Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence- Vol. 10 No. 1 February, 2019.
    xxix. Julius N Aloh & Uwakwe, Fidelis C, Towards Sustainable Development of Environmental Resources in Nigeria: Limitations- Nnamdi Aziikwe University Journal of International Law and Jurisprudence-, Vol.10 No,2 2019
    xxx. Uwakwe, Fidelis C, The Propriety of Executive Order No. 6 2018, by President Muharrjnadu Buhari- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Journal of Private and Public Law, Vol.2 No.1 2019.
    xxxi. Uwakwe. Fidelis C & Theophilus William Nwoke, Deconstructing the Barriers to Access to Justice by Crime Victims in the Nigerian Criminal Justice System-Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojuhvu University Journal of Commercial and Property Lm, Vol.2 No.1 2019.
    xxxii. Uwakwe, Fidelis C, Hate Speech Bill, Dead on Arrival for Unconstitutionality-African Journal of Law and Human Rights, Vol. 4(2) September, 2020.
    xxxiii. Uwakwe, Fidelis C, Introduction of Plea Bargain into the Nigerian Legal System, Anathema to Anti-Graft Campaign in Nigeria- International Review of Law and Jurisprudence, Vol.2 (3) September, 2020.
    xxxiv. Uwakwe, Fidelis C & Theophilus Nwoke, A Critical Review of the Impediments to International Trade Agreement and Development in Nigeria- Unizik Law Journal, Vol.15, 2019.
    xxxv. Uwakwe, Fidelis C & Theophilus Nwoke, An Extrapolative Appraisal of the Legal Regime for the Protection of Cultural Property in Nigeria- International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 2(2). May, 2020.
    xxxvi. Uwakwe, Fidelis C. & Julius N. Aloh, Expanding the Frontiers of Legal Protection of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria- Unizik Law Journal, Vol. 13, 2017.
    xxxvii. Uwakwe, Fidelis C. & Chukwuma Williams, Evaluation of Tax as a Veritable Fiscal Tool for Economic Growth in Nigeria- International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy, Vol. 2(2). May, 2020.
    xxxviii. Uwakwe, Fidelis C. & Chukwuma Williams, The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit's Directives on Local Government Funds, Unconstitutional. -Accepted for publication by Otuocha Bar. Journal, 7l May, 2020.
    xxxix. Uwakwe, Fidelis C. National Assembly Leadership Quest for Immunity, a Legislative Misnomer- International Journal of Comparative Law and Legal Philosophy. Vol. 2(1). January, 2020.
    xl. Chukwuma, William Amechi & Uwakwe Fidelis C. Understanding the Impact of Coronavirus Outbreak and the Current Global Oil Price War on Nigeria's Petroleum Sector.- Accepted for publication by Otuocha Bar. Journal, 7l May, 2020.
    xli. Uwakwe, Fidelis C, The Legality of the Nigerian Supreme Court Judgment on Bayelsa State Governorship Election.- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Journal of Commercial and Property Lm, Vol.2 No.1 2021.
    xlii. Uwakwe, Fidelis C, The Nigerian Supreme Court Judgment on Bayelsa State Governorship Election, A Travesty of Justice- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Journal of Private and Public Law, Vol.2 No.1 2021.
    BOOKS
    1. The Law and Practice of Impeachment in Nigeria- Uwakwe, Fidelis C. Published by Professor's Press, Enugu State. 2020, 473pgs, ISBN: 978-978-57759-1-8.

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