CURRICULUM VITAE
PRINCE CHINEDU MUNIR NWOKO B.A (Hons), (Keele)LLM (London)
D.LITT. (Belize) BL, (of Lincoln’s Inn)
Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales
DATE OF BIRTH: 21ST DECEMBER 1960
MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED WITH CHILDREN
RELIGION: ISLAM
HOME TOWN: ROYAL PALACE, IDUMUJE-UGBOKO
ANIOCHA NORTH LGA, DELTA STATE
EDUCATION:
University of Keele (ENGLAND)
BA (Hons) Law and History
Subsidiary Subjects: Biology and American Studies
Kings College, University of London
LLM: Insurance, Maritime Insurance and Carriage of Goods by Sea,
Company Commercial Law
Inns of Court School of Law- BL (Barrister at Law of Lincoln’s Inn, London)
College of Law – London
QLTT (Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales)
Commonwealth University College Belize
D. LITT (Doctor of Letters).
POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Ex- Legal Adviser to Nigerian Liberal Party, Europe
Visiting Advisor Citizens Advice Bureau, London
Member of the Society of Black Lawyers, United Kingdom
Elected member of the Society, England and Wales
Ex- Secretary General, Nigeria Legal Practitioners, United Kingdom.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Worked as Legal Assistant, Kummars Solicitors, Ealing, London
Crown Persecution Service, London
Solicitor and Partner, Pascalides & Co., 243 Grays Inn Road, London
Principal Partner Ned Nwoko Solicitors, 2 Beaufort Road Ealing, London
AREAS OF FIRM’S PRACTICE:
Civil and Criminal Litigation, including Insurance, personal Injury, International Conflict Laws, Immigration, Matrimonial Law, Wills and Probate, Commercial and Domestic Conveyance, Company Commercials including Offshore matters.
PUBLICATIONS
Ten articles in immigration Law in the United Kingdom including “Advice on Arrest and Detention” ,“Appeals Procedure”, “Judicial Review and Deportation”, “Legal Aid”.
The Jury System – a Case for Nigeria
Two articles of Company Directors and their duties
The duty of utmost Good Faith in Insurance Law.
Race Discrimination Law in England (fornightly)
Review of the Provisions of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
West Africa – 20 – 26 March 1995, No Win Without Ambazonia
Nigerian News – 2 October 1995, the Legal Base for Political progress.
MEMBER:
Nigerian Government Vision 2010 Committee 1997
Sub – committee: External Environment and Capital Market
Nigerian Government delegation to Geneva on Human Rights Commission 1995
TELEVISION INTERVIEWS ON NIGERIA IN UK:
Sky News Interview on Nigeria and the Military Government 1995
BBC World Service TV – On Crime in Nigeria 1995
CNN debate with Professor Wole Soyinka on Nigeria 1996
RADIO INTERVIEWS ON NIGERIA IN UK:
Choice FM Radio – Interview on Nigeria 1994
BBC World Service – History of Nigeria – with Professor John Peel on 18 November 1995.
LECTURES ON NIGERIA IN UK:
Programme – Dispatches from Lagos – a lecture on the futility of Sanctions against Military Government – September 1996
BOOKS:
Early Missionary Activities in MidWest of Nigeria (date of publication: 1991)
You, the Police and Criminal Law Procedure – England & Wales (1991)
Nigeria: time for all hands on Deck – (1995)
Mount of Delta – (2013)
RETURNED TO NIGERIA IN DECEMBER 1998
ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA:
Elected Member House of Representatives, representing Aniocha North/South and Oshimili North/ South Federal Constituency of Delta State.
COMMITTEES: Aviation, Defence, Foreign Affairs,
Chairman, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority
Leader Millennium Group – (House of Representatives) – A Group Dedicated to Fostering Closer Ties with Public, Legislators and Executive.
BILLS SPONSORED IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Bill for the establishment of a National Information Network Centre
A bill for an Act establishing a National Disability Allowance
A bill for an Act for prohibition of corporal punishment in schools
A bill for an Act for compulsory vehicle road worthiness test
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) reform bill (2000)
A bill for an Act to establish public funds recovery and reward commission
A bill for an Act for the establishment of a National minimum wages council
National Minimum Wage bill (withdrawn)
A bill for an Act to standardize allowances and fringe benefits payable to Public Government Officials
Bill for an Act for continuity of evidence in Court proceedings
A bill for an Act for compulsory professional indemnity in Nigeria
A bill for an Act for the protection of Nigerians abroad
A bill for the amendment of Fire Arms Act
A bill for an Act for the consolidation of all decrees
A bill for an Act for the prohibition of expensive burial rites in Nigeria
A bill for an Act for Community Legal Service
A bill for an Act for the convening of a National Conference
Bill for an Act for establishing a National Sports University
A bill for an Act for compulsory Fire & Insurance Regulations at Homes and Offices
SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS:
Presidential Emissary to Ghana 2000 (Pre-election & Post Election)
Presidential visits to London 2000 (Twice)
Presidential visits to Libya 2000
Presidential visits to New York 2000
Parliamentary visit with minister of state for Defence to Romania & Israel 2000
Parliamentary visit to Geneva on inspection of Nigeria Mission 2000
Parliamentary visit to International Civil Authority (ICAO) Montreal – Canada 2000.
OTHER ADVISORY POSITIONS:
Chairman Boxing Federation Abuja
Legal Adviser to the Nigerian Government at the United Nations/ International Court of Justice on Bakassi Boundary Dispute and at the Human Right Commission in Geneva
Adviser to the Ghana Government
Adviser to Guinea Government
Adviser to Gambia Government
Adviser to the Executive Secretary ECOWAS
Adviser to the Interim Liberia Government
National Vice- Chairman Cassava Exporters Association of Nigeria
Legal Adviser to Malian Embassy
Member National Peace Forum
Currently, I am acting as legal consultant to various Government parastatals and agencies as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales. I also double as the National Coordinator, ALGON/ Fash Football Tournament.
Several Appearances on TV & Radio Programmes as well as the print media in Nigeria.
AWARDS:
Grand National Distinction Achievement Award by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)National Grass Root Forum 2003
Special Recognition Award by the Heroes of Delta Millennium Award 2003
Certificate of Merit / Award by Aniocha North Local Government Council, Delta State 2002
Africa leadership excellence Gold Award 2002 by leadership watch International
Anioma Political Crusader of the year 2011-2012 by Aniocha Nation
Aniocha centenary Award of Excellence in recognition of his meritorious service to humanity
Surveillance youth movement award of excellence dedication to youth development and social justice
Ogwashi Clan (widow’s league) in recognition of his political vision, passion and service to the people of Delta North and Nigeria in general
Distinguished Leadership Role Award by People State & Resource (PSR) Magazine 2003
Xclusive Magazine Award for Excellence by Xclusive Magazine 2004
National Award of Excellence by Law Students’ Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN) 2003
Ambassador for Peace Award by the Inter Religious and International Federation for World Peace 2006
Anioma Teachers’ Association “Grand Patron”
Anioma Trends Awards – Award of Excellence
National Association of Nigeria Students (NANS) Award of Excellence for being a distinguished Delta State personality in Positive Politics
Exemplary Leadership Award by National Leadership Award 2014
AREAS OF SPECIAL INTEREST:
ROADS SAFETY:
Construction of Service Stations in areas of high traffic to provide off road night parking with facilities – Ambulance Service, Police, Fuel Station, Hotel Accommodation.
To review and implement strict road traffic laws will enhance conditions of vehicles on road and drivers.
AGRICULTURE:
Rational use of and protection of Natural Resources, particularly land and water. This could be achieved by maintaining a high level of political commitment to implementation of programmes in Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Security.
Production (mechanical farming) – storage, processing and export are critical areas.
OTHER INTERESTS:
Politics, Classical Music and Islamic Literatures
MOTTO: To be part of a positive change.
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