CURRICULUM VITAE

  1. NAME: Yerima, Timothy Fwa, PhD

  1. PLACE AND DATE OF BIRTH: Nyivu, August 31, 1970

 

  1. C. STATE OF ORIGIN & NATIONALITY: Taraba, Nigerian

 

D MARITAL STATUS, NUMBER & AGES OF CHILDREN: Married with four Children

 

  1. E. CURRENT POSTAL & CONTACT ADDRESS: Faculty of Law, Kogi State

University, P. M. B. 1008

Anyigba-Nigeria

+2348068472564

  1. PHONE NO. &E-MAIL: tfyerimah1@yahoo.com

timothy.fy@ksu.edu.ng

 

  1. PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: OPP C R C N.Nyivu,

Donga L.G.A,Taraba State, Nigeria

 

  1. CURRENT RANK AND DATE Professor, 1st Oct., 2014

 

  1. AREAS OF TEACHING AND RESEARCH

General Public Law; Specific Public International Law with specific interest in Universal/Comparative Regional Human Rights Law, with keen interest in African Regional Human Rights System.

  1. INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:

  1. Nyivu Primary Sch., Donga L.G.A, 1975-1981
  2. Govt. Comm. Sec. Sch. Takum 1982-1985

iii. Govt. Sec. Sch. Michika 1985-1986

  1. iv. University of Maiduguri 1991-1996
  2. Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife 2000-2003
  3. University of Jos 2005-2010

vii. Nigerian Law School, Lagos 1997-1998

 

  1. K. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES

  1. Sch. Leaving Certificate 1981
  2. West Africa Sch. Certificate 1986

iii. Bachelor of Law (LL. B) (Hons.) 1996

  1. Master of Laws (LL.M) 2003
  2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Law 2010

 

  1. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES

Certificate of Call to Bar 1998

 

M.MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

 

  1. Nigerian Association of Law Teachers
  2. Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities

iii. Nigerian Bar Association

  1. FELLOWSHIPS, DISTINCTIONS AND AWARDS WITH DATES

  1. O’Brien Fellow, Center for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism, McGill University, Montreal, Canada, 2018.

 

  1. Fellow, Center for African-American Research Studies, South Africa, 2016.

 

  • Ichen Cultural Development Association (ICADA), Award of Excellent Performance in the Review of the ICADA Constitution, 2018.

 

  1. Distinction Award in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to African Development Initiatives in the 21st Century: Center for African-American Research Studies, South Africa, November, 2016.

 

  1. Role Model Award for Excelling in Chosen Career and Service to Humanity: Ichen Cultural and Development Association (ICADA), Taraba State, Nigeria, December,

 

  1. Distinguished Service Award, Rotaract Club of Kogi State University, Anyigba-Nigeria, 7th November, 2015.

 

  • Merit Award of Competence, Christian Law Students Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON) Kogi State University, Anyigba-Nigeria, 2013.

 

  • KSU, LAW CLASS OF ’13 Award: “For Priceless Contribution to the Growth and Development of the Faculty of Law, Kogi State University, Nigeria, 2013.

 

  1. Award of Excellence, Faculty of Law, Kogi State University, Anyigba-Nigeria, Law Class, 2012.

  1. Award of Honour, 2012/2013, Diploma in Law Students, Kogi State University, Anyigba- Nigeria.

 

  1. Recognition as the First Professor of Law in Taraba State; recognition published in Dahiru A Dan-Azumi, Taraba State in the History (A Chronology of People, Places, Events and Happenings), 1 (Kaduna: Nda Sule Print House, 2019), 337.

  • Recognition in OAU Ife Alumni Album and Brief Biography of Members, 2020/2021 (forthcoming).

 

  • Award of Most Dedicated Dean, by Catholic Law Students Association of Nigeria (CALSAN), Kogi State University, Anyigba- Nigeria, Chapter, 2014.

 

  • Honorary Award, 2011/2012, Diploma in Law Students, Kogi State University, Anyigba- Nigeria.

 

  1. Award of Recognition in Appreciation ofHard Work, Exceptional Dedication to Service and Commitment to Excellence, by the Equity Bar Jalingo,

 

  • Award of ‘Generous Contribution in Promoting the Course of this Foundation and Development of Humanity,’ presented by His Majesty Dr Shekarau Angyu Masa-Ibi, CON Kuvyo II-Aku Uka, Chairman Taraba State Council of Chiefs and President, Wukari Traditional Council and Chancellor Federal University Dutse (on behalf of SHAKARAU MASA-IBI FOUNDATION), December, 2020.

 

  • Merit Award for His Support and Contribution Towards the Growth of Legal Education and Studies, Kogi State University, Anyigba, by the Law Students Association of Nigeria (LAWSAN), Feb, 2021.

 

  1. STATEMENT OF WORK EXPERIENCE

  1. Academic Experience

(1) National Youth Service Corps, Faculty of Law, University of Ado- Ekiti, Nigeria 1998

 

(2) Assistant Lecturer, University of Ado-Ekiti, 1999-2003

 

(3) Lecturer Grade II, University of Ado-Ekiti, 2003-2005

(4) Lecturer Grade I, University of Ado-Ekiti, Jan. 2005 – Sept. 2005

 

(5) Senior Lecturer, Kogi State University, Anyigba, 2005- 2011

 

(6) Reader (Assoc. Prof.), KSU, Anyigba, 2011-2014

 

(7) Professor of Law 2014 – Date

 

(8) Adjunct Professor-Jubilee Uni. Wukari 2008-2009

 

(9) Adjunct Professor-Afe Babalola Uni. Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) 2012- 2020

 

 

  1. Administrative Experience

  • Dean, Faculty of Law, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria 17, Jan. 2011-1st, 2015

 

  • Number of Accreditations and Verification Exercises Led: Six-Council of Legal Education (CLE) Accreditation (1), 2010; National Universities Commission (NUC) Accreditations (2), 2012 & 2015; Institutional Accreditation Exercise (1), 2012; NUC Verification Exercise for Islamic Law Programme (1), 2012 and CLE & NUC Joint Verification Exercise (1), (2014).

 

  • Head of Dept., Public and International Law, 2005-2007, Faculty of Law, Kogi State University, Anyigba

 

  • Head of Dept., Public Law, 2005 – 2011.

 

  • Member, Council of Legal Education, Abuja, Nigeria 2013-1st, 2015.

 

  • Member, Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Abuja, Sept. 2012-Sept. 2015.

 

  • Member, Appointment and Promotion Committee, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Abuja, Sept. 2012-1st, 2015.

 

  • Senate Member, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria, Nov. 2005-Date

 

  • Chairman, Faculty of Law Accreditation Committee, 2011-1st, 2015.

 

  • Member, Senate Committee on Kogi State University Law Review, 2012-

 

  • Member, Senate Committee on Examination Results, August, 2006-2009 (With a Letter of Commendation from the Vice-Chancellor)

 

  • Member, Task Force on Faculty of Law Complex, April 2000 (with Letter of Commendation from the Vice-Chancellor, Administration on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor)

 

  • Chairman, Postgraduate Committee, Faculty of Law, Kogi State University, Anyigba, 2011-1st, 2015.

 

  • Member, Kogi State University Tertiary Education Trust Fund Intervention Committee, Jan. 2014-1st, 2015.

 

  • Member, Central Admission Committee, Kogi State University, Anyigba, 2011-1st , 2015.

 

  • Chairman, National University Commission /Council of Legal Education Joint Verification Census Exercise, KSU, Anyigba, October, 2014.

 

  • Member, Panel of Investigation of the Allegation of Plagiarism against some Lecturers in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, KSU, Anyigba, July, 2015.

 

  • Member, Panel of Investigation of a Lecturer for the Allegation of Copying the Published Work of His Ph.D Supervisor, 30th June, 2015.

 

  • Member of Senate, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko 1st October, 2015-30th October, 2016 (On Sabbatical Leave).

 

  • Chairman, Special Students Disciplinary Committee, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, April, 2016- July, 2016 (On Sabbatical Leave).

 

  • Member, Mock Accreditation Committee, Earth Science Programme, KSU Anyigba, 20th-23rd March, 2018.

 

  • Chairman, Mock Accreditation Committee, Sociology Programme, KSU Anyigba, 20th-23rd March, 2018.

 

  • Member, Senate Examinations Monitoring Committee December, 2018-Date.

 

  • Chairman, Faculty of Law, Canada Project Committee, 2018-Date.

 

  • Chairman, University Three-Man Accreditation Committee for Faculty of Law-December, 2019-January, 2020.

 

  • Coordinator, Faculty of Law Legal Clinic Committee, April 2020-Date.

 

  • Member, Mock Accreditation Committee, Law Programme, Faculty of Law, KSU Anyigba, 11th Aug, 2020-date.

 

  • Member, Kogi State University Governing Council, November 2020-Date.

 

  • Member, KSU Management Committee on Quality Assurance –February, 2020-Date.

 

  • Public Relations Officer, College of Professors of Law in Nigeria, April, 2021-Date.

 

  • Chairman, Panel of Inquiry on Petition of Doctored Results from Banking and Finance Department, 19th April, 2021-Date.

 

  • Member, KSU Sub-Committee of Staff Training and Development (STDC) to Nominate and Screen Members of Academic Staff for TET Fund Conference Sponsorship, 11th May, 2021-Date.

 

  • Chairman, KSU Manuscript and IBR Review Committee, 21st May 2021.

 

  • Chairman, University Management Sub-Committee on Examination Monitoring Committee for Faculty of Law June, 2021-Date.

 

  • Chairman, Bond and Study Leave Committee, September, 2021

 

  • Member, KSU Pre-Convocation Committee Oct-Nov, 2021.

 

  • Editor, Convocation Proceedings Oct-Nov, 2021.

 

  • Member, ICADA Conflicts Resolutions Committee Jan 2022-Date.

 

  • Chairman, Monitoring Committee of the CPDS Prince Abubakar Audu University (KSU), Anyigba, Jan 2022-Date.

 

  • Member, Letter of Appointment as Chairman of Committee on the Proof Reading of Order of Proceeding for 6th Convocation Ceremonies, Nov, 2021– Jan, 20221

 

III. Teaching Experience

(i) Undergraduate Level

(a) Public International Law 2013-Date

(b) Human Rights 2002 –2021

(c) Administrative Law 1998-2002; 2013-2014

(d) Law of Contract 2003-2007

(e) Law of Torts 1998-2016

(f) Criminal Law 2002-Date

(g) Legal Method 2014-Date

(h) Research Methodology 2021-date

(i) LLB Students Supervision 2000-Date

 

(ii) Postgraduate Level

,(a) Comparative Constitutional Law (LL.M), 2008/2009 Session

(b) International Human Rights (LL.M., Ph.D), 2008/2009 – Date

(c) Comparative Criminal Law (LL.M) 2018 -2020

(d) Legal Research (LL.M, Ph.D.) 2016 – Date

(e) LL.M/Ph.D. Students supervision 2011-Date

 

  1. APPOINTMENT TO EDITORIAL AND ADVISORY BOARDS

 

  • Editor-in-Chief, Kogi State University Bi-Annual Journal of Public Law, Dept of Public Law, KSU., Anyigba, Nigeria, 2007-2010.

 

  • Editor-in-Chief, Kogi State University Law Journal, KSU, Anyigba, Nigeria, 2011-2015.

 

  • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Law and Diplomacy, a Publication of International Research Institute and Development, Nigeria, 2002-Date.

  • Member, Editorial Board, Solicitor Journal, a Publication of Ministry of Justice, Ekiti State, Nigeria, 2003-2006.

 

  • Chairman, Editorial Board, Confluence Journal of Jurisprudence and International Law, Jurisprudence and International Law Dept., KSU Anyigba, Nigeria, 2010-2015.

 

  • Chairman, Editorial Board, Confluence Journal of Commercial and Industrial Law, Dept. of Commercial and Industrial Law, KSU Anyigba, Nigeria, 2011-2015.

 

  • Member, Editorial Board, Idah Bar Journal of Contemporary and Legal Issues, Kogi, State, Nigeria, 2010-Date.

 

  • Member, Editorial Board, Nigerian Law Journal, a Publication of Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), 2011-2015.

  • Member, International Scientific Committee & Conference Papers Reviewer, International Conference on Law and Justice, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2013.

 

  • Member, International Scientific Committee, Second Inter’l Conference ‘Inter-Disciplinary Legal Studies 2015’ on: Law Beyond Boundaries, Toronto-Canada, 2015.

  • Chairman, Kogi State University Law Journal, October, 2015-Date.

 

  • Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Akure Bar Journal, 2015-Date.

 

  • Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Nigerian Law Journal, a Publication of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), 2015-Date.

 

  • Member, Editorial Board, Lokoja Bar Journal,Kogi, State, Nigeria, 2017-Date.

 

  • Member, Editorial Board, Al – Hikmah Univ. Journal of Public & Inter’l Law 2017 –Date.

 

  • Member, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti Law Journal, January, 2017-Date.

 

  • Member, Editorial Board, ABUAD Journal of Public and International Law, 2018-Date.

 

  • Member, Editorial Board, ABUAD Private and Business Law Journal (APBLJ), 2017-Date.

 

  • Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Jurisprudence & Human Rights, Centre for African-American Research Studies (CAARS), August 2018-Date.

 

  • Member, Editorial Board, Edwin Clark University Law Journal, 2018-Date.

 

  • Member, Editorial Board, MCbankyduff Legal Tax Matters Journal, 2019-Date.

 

  • Member, Editorial Board, Equity Bar Law Journal-a Publication of the Nigerian Bar Association, Jalingo Branch, April 2020-Date.

 

  • Member, Editorial Board, Kogi State University Journal Series, June 2020-Date.

 

  • Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Kogi State University Frontiers, June 2020-Date.

 

  • Coordinator, Kogi State University Legal Clinic, March, 2020-Date.

 

(26). External Reviewer, Journal of Contemporary African Legal Studies (CALS, Faculty of Law, Nzumbe University, Nzumbe, Monogoro, Tanzania.

 

(27). Editor, Reading Materials 1 and 2 Constitutional Law, LLM Programme 2021- 2021.

 

(28). Editor-in-Chief, Nigerian Law Journal, a Publication of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), 10th Feb, 2022-Date.

 

  1. POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION/EXAMINATION

  1. Supervision

(a) LLM Dissertations

 

  • M J Fred, ‘Efficacy of the Legal Framework for Enforced Disappearances under International Law’ (Completed 2017).

 

  • Okereke Obinna Nnanna, ‘Children and Parental Obligations in Nigeria- The Need for an Effective Legal Framework’ (Completed 2017).

  • Inyanda O. Matthew, ‘Electoral Reforms: Panacea for an Enduring Democracy’ (On-going).

 

  • Ali Iguda Usman, ‘An Examination of Child Rights Act 2003: Problems of Implementation and Enforcement’ (Completed 2019).

 

  • Alhaji Jacob‘Same-Sex Marriage in Nigeria: Emerging Human Rights Issues’ (Completed 2020).

  • Ugbede, Daniel Ita, ‘Counter- Terrorism and Human Rights Issues: The Boko-Haran Insurgency in Nigeria in Perspective’ (On-going).

 

  • I., Titilayo (09/LAW01/016), ‘The Relevance of African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights in the Administration of Criminal Justice in Nigeria’ (Completed 2017).

 

  • B. Chijioke (09/LAW01/008), ‘The Conflict between the International Criminal Court and the African Union over the Trial of African Leaders: Some Emerging Issues’ (Completed 2017).

 

  • Odufuye Mayowa ‘ Juridical Appraisal of Crypto Currency in Nigeria vis-à-vis the United States of America and Japan’ (Completed 2018).

 

  • Fatima Nene Abubakar, ‘A Critical Appraisal of Individual Criminal Responsibility in International Law’ (On-going).

(b) PhD Thesis Supervision

 

  • Alili Ngozi Azubuike, ‘An Examination of Causation in Homicide Cases in Nigeria’ (Completed 2014).

 

(2) Isah Aishatu, ‘Problems of Realization and Enforcement of the Right to Education of Women in Nigeria’ (On-going)

 

  • Oluwole Oluranti, ‘Effective Jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court over Individuals in Africa: Challenges and Prospects.’ (On-going)

  • Adeyeye, Joel A., ‘Peace-keeping under the African Union System: A Legal Analysis’ (Completed, 2021).

 

  • Akubo Ademu Joseph, ‘Human Rights in Nigeria: Emerging Issues and Challenges’ (Completed 2020).

 

  • Odiaka Ngozi, ‘Legal Frame for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disability in Nigeria,:A Proposal for Reform’ (Completed 2020).

 

  • J. Fred, ‘Balancing the Doctrine of Domestic Jurisdiction and the Responsibility to Protect in the United Nations System.’ (On-going).

 

  • Ejinyon Agada, ‘African Regional Human Rights Judicial System and the Problem of Enforcement of Decisions’ (On-going).

 

  1. External Examination: Selected Candidates

 

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

 

  • Gbadamosi, Olaide Abass, ‘Combating Human Trafficking through Legislation: A Case Study of Italy and Nigeria,’Doctoral Thesis Examination, Faculty of Law, Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State,Nigeria, 2011.

 

  • Cecelia Chinwe Nwufo, ‘Human Rights and Widowhood Practices in Anambra State, Nigeria,’ (Doctoral Thesis, Faculty of Law, University of Jos, Nigeria, July, 2015.

 

  • Ayodeji Bello, ‘The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights: A Test of African Notions of Human Rights and Justice,’ (LL.D. Thesis, Faculty of Law, University of the Western Cape, South Africa, August, 2017.

 

  • Wahab Page Igbuan, ‘The Concept and Practice of Federalism in Nigeria: Some Fundamental and Unresolved Issues,’ Doctoral Thesis Examination, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 19th, 2017.

 

  • Susan Nancin Bentu, ‘Appraisal of the Legal Framework for the Protection of the Rights of Civilians during Armed Conflict in North East Nigeria,’ Doctoral Thesis Examination, Faculty of Law, University of Jos, Nigeria, 17th, 2018.

 

  • Oluwafunmilola Foluke Adeniyi (3508300), ‘Hungry for Knowledge, Hungry for Bread: Realising the Right to Food of Students in South African Tertiary Institutions’, University of the Western Cape, South Africa.

 

  • Onu, John Onwe, (EBSU/PG/Ph.D/2013/04617), ‘A Review of State Dysfunctionality and Effect of Corruption on the Development of Nigeria,’ Doctoral Thesis Examination, Faculty of Law, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

 

  • Solomon MUSA (P16LACM9054), ‘Legal Framework for the Operation of Multilateral Air Services Agreements under International Law: Challenges and Prospects for Nigeria’, Doctoral Thesis Examination, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 11 Feb 20222.

 

  • Master of Laws (LL.M)

  • Stella Ifeyinwa Kechere, ‘Protection of Women’s Right to Health under International Law: A Case Study of Nigeria,’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, July, 2015.

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  • Mukhtar Abubakar Usman, ‘Critical Appraisal of Election Petitions under Nigerian Law,’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, July, 2015.

 

  • Ishaya Tanko, ‘The Role of African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Africa,’ M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, July, 2013.

 

  • Abdullah Aisha, ‘An Appraisal of the Concept of Collective Security under International Law,’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 2013.

 

  • Moorgliee Umaru Ibrahim, ‘Application of International Humanitarian Law in Armed Conflicts under the United Nations,’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 2012

 

  • Bristol Edward Emeka, ‘An Appraisal of the Legal Framework for the Development of Nigerian Troops to the United Nations Peace and Security Maintenance Mission,’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 2012.

 

  • Sulema Halima Gachi, ‘The Role of the National Human Rights Commission in the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Nigeria’, LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, January, 2016.

 

  • Bebeji Umar Sani, ‘An Appraisal of Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards by the International Center for Settlement of investment of Disputes (ICSID) in Nigeria,’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, January, 2016.

 

  • Abdullahi Haruna, ‘Legislative Drafting Process in Nigeria: Challenges and Need for a Modern Approach,’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, July, 2016.

 

  • Elujoba Abiodun Isaac, ‘Principles of Utmost Good Faith in the Prompt Settlement of Insurance Claims in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Prospects of Enforcement,’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, July, 2016.

 

  • Rotimi Charles, ‘A Critique of the Application of the Principles of Natural Justice in Disciplinary Action in Nigerian Universities’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, July, 2016.

  • Ede Otsoge Sam, BSU/LAW/LLM/12/427: ‘The International Criminal Court (ICC) and Global Fight against Crime to Humanity: The African Experience’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, August, 2016.

 

  • Joseph David Bagudu, BSU/LAW/LAW/12/430: ‘An Appraisal of the Relationship between Law, Morality and National Orientation’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, March,

 

  • Emmanuel Obeka, BSU/LAW/LLM/12/429: ‘The Rights of Easements and their Application under the Nigerian Law: An Appraisal’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, August, 2016.

 

  • Ashiple, PatrickFered Parabola, BSU/LAW/LLM/08/278: ‘An Examination of Women’s Rights to Inheritance in Nigeria’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, March, 2017.

 

  • Joseph Audu, BSU/LAW/11/410: ‘The Legal Framework of Local Government as the Third Tier System of Government in Nigeria: A Case Study of Nasarawa State’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, August, 2016.

 

  • Jummai Habibu, LL.M/LAW/09388/2009-2010: ‘An Appraisal of the Methods and Procedure for the Enforcement of Court Judgments and Orders in the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja,’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, February, 2017.

 

  • Abduul-Hammed Haruna Abubakar, BSU/LAW/LLM/10/392 ‘The Land Use Act and Grazing Rights in Nigeria: Problems and Solutions’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, April, 2017.

 

  • Emmanuel Agianpuye Ubua, BSU/LAW/LLM/10/392, ‘Combating Copyright Piracy and the Challenges of Information Communication Technology,’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, April, 2017.

 

  • FR. Ter Isaiah Kookoro, BSU/LAW/LLM/11/420, ‘Patent Technology Transfer and Economic Development: A Comparison of Nigeria and China,’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, April, 2017.

 

  • Tijah, Alfred Mfater, BSU/LAW/LLM/12/422, ‘An Appraisal of the Legal Framework for Combating Banking Malpractice in Nigeria,’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, 5th, 2017.

 

  • Sefa-All, BSU/LAW/LLM/12/433, ‘The Police and Fundamental Rights Violations in Nigeria’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, 5th, 2017.

 

  • Ikyaagba, Nguavese Lorna, BSU/LAW/LLM/12/422, ‘Regulating Collective Administration and Management of Musical Copyright in Nigeria: Issues and Perspectives’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, 5th, 2017.

 

  • Edia, Emugu Lilian, BSU/LAW/LLM/12/434, ‘An Appraisal of the Legal Regime for the Regulation of Interconnectivity in Telecommunication in Nigeria’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, 5th, 2017.

 

  • Tyongiga, A. George, BSU/LAW/LLM/13/466, ‘A Review of Nigerian Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011 (as Amended) and the Boko Haram Insulgency in Nigeria’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, 4th, 2017.

 

  • Jacob, Wanga Chile, BSU/LAW/LLM/13/456, ‘Legal Protection of Industrial Property as Tool for economic Development in Nigeria,’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, 4th, 2017.

 

  • Odeh Armsrong, BSU/LAW/LLM/13/464, ‘Copyright and Information and Communication Technology: Issues and Challenges’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, 5th, 2017.

 

  • Ajegena, Arigu Daniel, BSU/LAW/LLM/13/452, ‘Workplace Hazard and Employees Compensation under Nigerian Law: Appraisal’ LL.M Dissertation, Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, 4th, 2017.

 

  • Umar Musa IKHILOR, LL.M/LAW/46738/2012-2013, ‘An Examination of Emerging Legal Challenges in Nigerian Telecommunication Law,’ Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 19th, 2017.

 

  • Nwafiukwa Chidinma Benedict, EBSU/PG/LLM/2015/08232, ‘Knowledge of the Legal framework for the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) among Adilts in Ebonyi State,’ Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

 

  • Abang, Nehemiah Undiukeye, EBSU/PG/LLM/2014/06905, ‘An Appraisal of the Regulatory Framework and Institutions of ther Capital Market’ Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

 

  • Kelechi Ihunanya Amadi, EBSU/PG/LLM/2016/08434, ‘Appraisal of Interference between Human Rights and Community Development Efforts in Nigeria’ Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

 

(33). Uchenna, Nwibo Ovuoba, EBSU/PG/LLM/2016/08455 ‘An Appraisal of Enforcement of International Court of Justice Decisions’ Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

 

(34). Chidinma, Benedict Nwafiukwa, EBSU/PG/LL.M/2015/08232, Knowledge of the Legal Framework for the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Among the Selected Group of Adults in Ebonyi State’, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

 

(35). Caroline, Ifeyinwa Nwegede, EBSU/PG/LL.M/2016/08467, A Critique of the Legal Regimes Regulating Stateless and Pirate Ships in International Law of the Sea, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

 

(36). Ekpagu, Christian Chikadibia, EBSU/PG/LL.M/2015/07381, An Appraisal of the Enforcement of Prisoners’ Rights in Nigeria, Ebonyi State

University, Abakaliki.

 

(37). Ogenyi, Sunday Onwe, Appraisal of the Legal Framework for Combating Corruption in Nigeria, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

 

(38). Artur, Elvis Chukwu, Challenges to Judicial Check of Executive Powers in Nigeria: An Exposition, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki.

 

IV External Assessment for Promotion

  • University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2014/2015 Promotion Exercise (two candidates).
  1. Hakeem Ijaya, assessed to the rank of Associate Professor.
  2. Bashir A Omipidan, assessed to the rank of Associate Professor.

 

  • Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, 2014/2015 Promotion Exercise (three candidates).
  1. U.D. Ikoni, assessed to the rank of Professor.
  2. Lawrence O. Ojigi, assessed to the rank of Associate Professor.
  • Vearumun V. Tarhule, assessed to the rank of Associate Professor.

 

  • Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, 2015/2016 Promotion Exercise (one candidate) – Dr. Emmanuel A.Kenen, assessed to the rank of Professor.

 

  • Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, 2016/2017 Promotion Exercise (one candidate) – Dr. Aondofa Aligba, assessed to the rank of Associate Professor.

 

  • University of Maiduguri, 2016/2017 Promotion Exercise (one candidate).

Dr. Sule Tagi, assessed to the rank of a Reader.

 

  • Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria, 2018/2019 Promotion Exercise (one candidate) – Dr. Lawrence Obekpa Ogiji, assessed to the rank of Professor.

 

  • Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 2018/2019 Promotion Exercise (one candidate) – Dr Samuel A. Apinega, assessed to the rank of a Reader.

 

  • Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, 2018/2019 Promotion Exercise (two candidates), assessed in March, 2020.

 

  1. Ayoyemi Lawal Arowolo, assessed to the rank of Professor.
  2. Bello Adesina Temitayo, assessed to the rank of Associate Professor.

 

(9). Salem University Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria 2019/2020 Promotion Exercise (one candidate), assessed in November, 2020, for the rank of Associate Professor–Dr. J.A. Igonoh. .

 

  • Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria- 2019/2020 Promotion Exercise (one candidate), assessed in December, 2020, for readership position–Dr. Olugbenga Oke-Samuel.

 

  • Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ekiti State, Nigeria- 2019/2020 Promotion Exercise (one candidate), assessed in December, 2020, for Readership position -Dr. Hilary Okoeguale.

 

  • Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, 2019/2020 Promotion Exercise (one candidate), assessed in December, 2020, for Readership position -Dr Eniola, Bolanle Oluwakemi.

 

  • Novena University, Ogume, Delta State, assessment for promotion from Reader to Professor of Dr Okonkwo Reuben Theodere C.

 

  • University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2019/2020 Promotion Exercise (two candidates).
  • SM Olookoba, assessed to the rank of Professor.
  1. OA Abdulrasaq, assessed to the rank of Reader.

 

  1. Alternate External Examiner: Undergraduate Programme

Benue State University, Makurdi, 2015.

 

 

 

  1. External Examiner: Undergraduate Programme

(1). Faculty of Law, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus- appointed on the 11th August, 2017 for the 2017/2018 & 2018/2019 Sessions.

 

(2). Faculty of Law, National Open University of Nigeria, for the 2017/2018, 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 Academic Sessions.

 

  1. ACADEMIC CONFERERENCES/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

  1. Internal Conferences and Workshops
  • 36th Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers on the theme: Military Rule in Nigeria, 1966-1999: A Post Mortem, University of Ado-Ekiti, 7th – 9th, December, 1999 (Participant).

 

  • 37th Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers, Benue State University, Makurdi, 2001 (Participant).

 

  • 38th Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers on the theme: National Security, Economy and Corporate Existence of Nigeria, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos, 23rd – 26th April, 2003 (participant and Presenter).

 

  • 40th Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Lagos, 2004 (participant).

 

  • 41st Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers on the theme: Governance, Structure and Development: The Role of Law, University of Jos, 2005 (Participant).

 

  • First National Workshop on the Review of the Laws establishing the Parastatals under the Supervision of the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture and National Orientation, Reiz Continental Hotel, Abuja, 27th– 29th, May 2008 (Member, Communique Committee).

 

  • Conference on Consolidating Democracy and Credible Electoral Reform: The Role of Organized Civil Society, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, 15th, 2009 (Discussant).

 

  • 43rd Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers on the theme: Legal Education in the 21st Century: Prospects and Challenges, Kogi State University, Anyigba, 17th – 20th, May, 2010 (Organizer and Participant).

 

  • 44th Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers on the theme: Law, Peace and Development, RSUST, Port-Hartcourt, 17th – 21st July, 2011(Participant).

 

  • 45th Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers on the theme: Law, Democratization and Social Change, University of Lagos, 2012 (Participant).

 

  • Nigerian Bar Association Conference on 2nd Criminal Justice Reforms on: ‘Effective Nationwide Anti-Crime and Security Coverage through the Justice System in Nigeria,’ Asaba, Delta State-Nigeria, 3rd-5th June, 2012 (participant).

 

  • Nigerian Bar Association Training on the New Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules (2009) and the African Regional Mechanisms for the Enforcement and Protection of Human Rights, Lokoja, 16th– 17th February, 2013 (Presenter).

 

  • Nigerian Bar Association Training on the New Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules (2009) and the African Regional Mechanisms for the Enforcement and Protection of Human Rights, Nnewi, 30th -31st-2013 (Presenter).

 

  • 47th Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers on the theme: Reviewing the Past, Projecting the Future, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, 2nd – 6th June, 2014 (Participant).

 

  • 48th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT) on the theme: Mainstreaming an Inter–disciplinary Approach to Legal Education: Imperatives for Nigeria’s Development, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, May 31st – June 5th, 2015 (Participant).

 

  • Executive Training Programme on ‘Managing an Institutional Transition from Paper-Based to Online Submission: Marking and Feedback’ Kogi State University, Anyigba, 23rd, 2013 (Participant).

 

  • 50th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT) on the theme: Law, Security and National Development, Nnamdi AzikiweUniversity, Awka, Nigeria, 11st – 16th June, 2017 (Participant)

 

  • Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions, organized by Digital Bridge Institute: Inter’l Centre for Information and Communications Technology Studies, KSU Anyigba, July 30-Aug. 03, 2018(Participant).

 

  • 52th Annual Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT) on the theme: Legal Education, Research and Innovation, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 1st – 5th July, 2019 (Participant).

 

  • A Webiner on:The Mandate and Activities of the African Human Rights Court in Arusha Tanzania, Tuesday May 26, 2020(Participant).

 

  • A Webiner on: Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement Measures to COVID-19 in Nigeria: Challenges and Policy Recommendations, Tuesday 4th June, 2020(Discussant).

 

  • Understanding the Personal Jurisdiction of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights: An Imperative for Human Rights Advocates in Africa, Taraba Bar (Jalingo Branch) (Webiner), Week, 11th June, 2020 (Presenter).

 

  • 53rd Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers on the theme: Law, Democracy and Electoral Process, Bayero University, Kano- 6th June, 2022 (Participant).
  1. International Conferences and Trainings
  • Training in the Second International Summer School on Human Rights and Cultural Diversity, 9-11, July 2012, Tehran, the Second International Summer School on: Human Rights and Cultural Diversity, organized by the Non- Aligned Movement Center for Human Rights and Cultural Diversity (NAMCHRCD), in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology- Australia and School of International Relation (SIR), Tehran held in Tehran, 9th-11th July 2012 (Participant and Presenter).

  • International Conference on Law and Justice, organized by the International Center for Research & Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 24-25, June, 2013 (delivered a Keynote address, delivered paper and Chaired a Session on Criminal Law).

(3). International Conference on: Sexuality, Human Rights and Public Policy, April 23-24, 2014, Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin-United States of America (Participant and Presenter).

(4). The 23th Annual AFRICA/DIASPORA Conference on: Rethinking and Managing Relations in Contemporary Africa/Diaspora:Past Experience, Present Realities and New Directions, Thursday, April 24 – Saturday, April 26, 2014, University Union, California State University, Sacramento-United States of America (Participant and Presenter).

 

(5). The Hague Society of International Law External Programme on the theme: International Law as an Instrument of International Solidarity and the Fight against Global Threats in Africa,3rd -10th November, 2017 at the International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC), Yaounde (Participant).

 

(6). 28th Annual Africa & Diaspora International Conference on the theme: Peace Commerce: The Role Peace to Business and Economic Development, California State University, Sacramento, April 25-27, 2019 (Participant & Presenter).

 

  1. PUBLICATIONS

(a) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Thesis

Yerima, Timothy F., Efficacy of Human Rights Enforcement Mechanisms under the African System, Faculty of Law University of Jos, Nigeria.

 

  • Master of Laws (LL.M) Dissertation

Yerima, Timothy F., Peace-Keeping under the Charter of the United Nations, Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Nigeria, 2003.

 

 

  • Books

(I) Published Book

  1. Yerima, Timothy F., Human and Peoples’ Rights: The Efficacy of Enforcement Mechanisms under the African Human Rights System, VDM Verlag Dr. Muller GmbH & Co. KG, Saarbrucken, Germany, 2011 (Six Chapters of 248 pages).

 

  • Yerima and Oluduro, Company Law, Petoa Educational Publishers, Ado-Ekiti, 2002 (Fiften Chapters)

 

(II) Chapters in International and Local Books

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Proposed Jurisdiction of the African Court of Justice and Human Rights over International Crimes: Some Fundamental and Problematic Issues’, in E. O. C. Ijeoma, B. P. Wanda, N. Nwaodu (eds.), Unresolved Issues in International Law, Administration, Politics and Diplomacy (South Africa : University of Forte Hare), 2017, pp. 15 – 43.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Still Searching for Solution: From Protection of Individual Human Rights to Individual Criminal Responsibility for Serious Violation of Humanitarian Law’, India Society of International Law Year Book of International Humanitarian and Refugee Law, X, 2010, Pp. 40- 67.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Peace Keeping under the Charter of the United Nations’ Yomi Dinakin (ed.), Akungba Essays in Law and Society, 1, 2001, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, 109-125.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F. & Ogunlade Z.F., ‘Extent of Liability and the Effect of Non-Joinder of Servant as a Co-Defendant in Vicarious Liability Action’ in Ibidapo-Obe Akin and Yerima, Timothy F. (eds.), Law, Justice and Good Governance, Faculty of Law, University of Ado-Ekiti, 2003, 78-92.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights: A Critique and a Comparison with other International and Regional Human Rights Instruments,’ in Ibidapo-Obe Akin and Yerima, Timothy F. (eds.), International Law, Human Rights and Development, Faculty of Law, University of Ado-Ekiti, 2004, 60-69.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘United Nations Peace-Keeping: Enforcement Mechanisms and Impediments,’ in Wahab O.Egbewole (ed.), Readings in Jurisprudence & Inter’l Law, University of Ilorin, 2004, 153 – 175.

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Nature, Functions and Scope of Administrative Law: An Overview’ Yerima, Timothy F. & Abegunde B. (eds.), Essays on Administrative Law in Nigeria, Ado- Ekiti: PETOA Educational Publishers, 2006, 1-14.

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Delegated Legislation in Nigeria: An Appraisal’ Yerima, Timothy F., & Abegunde, B. (eds.) (Ibid).

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Appraising the Nature and Formation of Contract,’ Yeirima Timothy F. & J. A. Elukpo (eds.), Ado- Ekiti: PETOA Educational Publishers, 2006, 1-35.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Methods of Discharging a Contract,’ Yerima, Timothy & Elukpo, J.A. (eds.), ibid, 179-215.

 

  • Yerima Timothy F., ‘Practice and Administration of Anton Pillar Order in Nigeria: Oluwashola Development Co. v Guinea Insurance Co. Ltd, FHC/L/15/84, Nov. 19, 1986,’ E.T. Yebisi (eds.), Belgore through the Cases: A Compedium of Commentaries, Ibadan: Bookbuilders, 2008, 155-159.

 

  • Yerima Timothy F., ‘Preliminary Clarifications in Law of Torts in Contemporary Justice System in Nigeria’ JAM Agbonika, et al (eds.), Tropical Issues in Nigerian Law: A Book of Readings, Faculty of Law, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria, 654-670.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Complementarity Principle in the African Regional Human Rights Judicial System: Explicating the Emerging Issues and the Spirit,’ Yerima, Timothy F., Olusesan Oliyede and David Agbu (eds.), Emerging Issues in Contemporary Public Law in Nigeria, Essays in Honour of Justice Paul Adamu Galunje, Justice of Supreme Court of Nigeria, Ibadan: Constellation Books,2020, 44-68.

 

(III) Edited Books

 

  1. Ibidapo-Obe Akin and Yerima, Timothy F. (eds.), Law, Justice and Good Governance, Faculty of Law, University of Ado-Ekiti Publication, 2003 (21 Chapters).

 

  1. Ibidapo-Obe Akin and Yerima, Timothy F. (eds.), International Law, Human Rights and Development, Faculty of Law, University of Ado-Ekiti Publication, 2004 (27 Chapters).

 

  1. Yerima, Timothy F., and Abegunde Babalola (eds.), Essays on Administrative Law in Nigeria, PETOA Educational Publishers, Ado-Ekiti, 2006 (14 Chapters).

  1. Yerima, Timothy F. and J. A. N. Elukpo (eds.), Nigerian Law of Contract, PETOA Educational Publishers, Ado- Ekiti, 2006 (14 Chapters).

 

  1. Agbonika, J.A.M, Yerima, Timothy F., et al (eds.), Tropical Issues in Nigerian Law: A Book of Readings, Faculty of Law, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria.

 

  1. Yerima, Timothy F., Olusasan Oliyide and David Agbu (eds.), Emerging Issues in Contemporary Public Law in Nigeria, Essays in Honour of Justice Paul Galumje, Justice of Supreme Court of Nigeria, Ibadan: Constellation Books, 2020 (38 Chapters).

 

  • Articles in Journals

(I) International Journals

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘African Regional Human Rights Courts: Features and Comparative Critique with the European and the Inter- American Courts of Human Rights’, Indian Journal of International Law, 50, No. 4, Oct- Dec., 2010, 592-616 (India).

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘A Comparative Evaluation of the Challenges of African Regional Human Rights Courts,’ Canadian Journal of Politics and Law, 4, No. 2, Sept. 2011, 120-127 (Canada).

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F. and Oluduro O., ‘Criminal Law Protection of Property: A Comparative Critique of the Offences of Stealing and Theft in Nigeria’ Canadian Journal of Politics and Law, 5, No. 1, March 2012, 167-179 (Canada).

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights: Flying or Fledgling,’ Global Journal of Human Social Science, 12, Issue 2, Version 1.0, 2012, 67-78 (USA).

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Revisiting the Interaction of the Trilogy of Sources of International Law’ Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, 27, July, 2014, 41-51 (USA).

  • Yerima Timothy F. & Hammed, H.A., ‘Magistracy and Internal Security Challenge in the Administration of Criminal Justice in Contemporary Nigeria,’ East African Journal of Peace and Human Rights, 20, No. 1, 2014, 91- 120(Makerere, Uganda).

  • Yerima, Timothy F., & Daniel, Atidoga Friday., ‘Eradicating the Practice of Female Circumcision/Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria within the Context of Human Rights,’ Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, 28, 2014 (USA).

 

  • National and Local Journals

 

  • Yerima Timothy F, ‘Copyright Protection of Computer Programmes and the Question of Idea/Expression Dichotomy,’ University of Ibadan Journal of private and Business Law, 3, 2002, 142-155.

 

  • Yerima Timothy F, ‘The Operation of Anton Pillar Order in Copyright Disputes,’ University of Ado-Ekiti Law Journal, 2, 2002, pp. 354- 375.

  • Yerima Timothy F, ‘Remedies for Copyright Infringement in Nigeria,’ Journal of Private Law, University of Ilorin,

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F, ‘Reconciling State Sovereignty and Human Rights Protection in the United Nations System’ Legal Thoughts: Ondo State Law Journal, 1, No.1, 2004, 95-121.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F, ‘The Relevance of Constitution in the Application of Human Rights Treaties in Domestic Forum: Abacha & Ors. v. Chief Gani Fawehinmi in Perspective’ Fountain Quarterly Law Journal, 1, No. 1, August 2004, 93-108.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F, ‘Balancing Equality before the Law and Executive Immunity in the Nigerian Fledgling Democracy: An Imperative,’ Legal Thoughts: Ondo State Law Journal, 1, No.2, 2005, 1-34.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F, ‘Safeguarding the Rule of Law in Nigeria’s Nascent Democracy: The Role of Judiciary,’ Fountain Quarterly Law Journal, 2, No. 2, 2005, 19-36.

 

  • Yerima Timothy F, ‘Searching for Grundnorm of the Nigeria Legal Order: Re-Appraising the Divergent Views, ABU Journal of Private and Comparative Law,’ Vol 1, No 2, 2006, pp 158-178.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Internationalization of Human Rights: An Appraisal of the Significance of the Trilogy of Documents in the United Nations System,’ RSUST Property and Contemporary Law Journal, 2006, 74- 87.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Appraising the Significance of the Liberal and Utilitarian Conceptions of Human Rights in the Constitution of Nigeria, 1999,’Ikeja Bar Review, 2, Pt.1, Sept.2007, 184-215.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Protection of the Rights of the Child under the African Human Rights System’ The University of Ilorin Law Journal, 3& 4, 2007-2008, 188-198.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Fundamental Issues and Human Rights Questions: The Relevance of Sony Kabushixi v. Shani & Co. Ltd in the Application of Anton PillarOrder in Copyright Matters in Nigeria,’ Commercial and Industrial Law Journal, 1, No. 1, 2008, 187-195.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F, ‘Mechanisms for Maintenance of International Peace in the UN System-A Turning Point,’ Nigerian Journal of Public Law, 1, No. 1, 2008, 287-305.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Old Habits Die Hard or So Far So Fair: Human Rights Protection under the OAU Charter and the Constitutive Act of the African Union in Comparison,’ Akungba Law Journal, 1, No. 2, Jan. 2008, 26 – 45.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Human Rights Protection of Women in Africa: The Journey So Far’ Akungba Law Journal, 1, No. 3, Jan. 2009, 177 – 191.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘From Obstacle to Miracle: The New Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules of Nigeria-Prospect for Human Advocates,’ University of Ado- Ekiti Law Journal, 3, 2009, 271 – 299.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘African Court of Human and Peoples’ Rights: The Emerging Issues’ Ebonyi State University Journal of International & Juridical Review, 1, 2010, 56-69.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Balancing State Sovereignty and Human Rights Protection: The Local Remedies Rule under the African Human Rights System in Focus,’ Human Rights Review: An International Human Rights Journal, 2, No.2, 2011, 425-456.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F.,‘New Trends in the African Human Rights System: Prospects of the African Regional Human Rights Court,’ Ife Law Review,

  • Yerima Timothy F., ‘A Comparative Review of Article 4 of the Protocol of African Human Rights Court’ 9 University of Maiduguri Law Journal, 2011, 44-52.
  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Problems of Jurisdiction and Accessibility by Individuals and NGOs to the African Regional Human Rights Courts: Lessons from the ECOWAS Court of Justice,’ Ekiti State University Journal, Ado-Ekiti Law Journal, 2013, 16-46, Vol. 5, 2013, 16-46.

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Combating the Menace of Female Circumcision /Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria within the Context of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice,’ The Nigerian Law Journal, 19, No. 2, 2016, 307-332.

  • Yerima Yerima, ‘A Comparative Critique of Competency of a Child Witness under the Nigerian Evidence Act, 2004 and 2011,’Akure Bar Journal, 1, 2016, 45-58.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Compensation for Victims in the Administration of Criminal Justice in Nigeria,’ University of Ado-Ekiti Law Journal, 2002, 65-76.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F.& Ogunlade, Femi ‘The Legal Protection of Bio- Diversity under International Law,’Journal of Law and Social Sciences, 3, No. 1, 85-105, 2003.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Appraising the Significance of the Liberal and Utilitarian Conceptions of Human Rights in the Constitution of Nigeria, 1999,’ Ikeja Bar Review, 2, Pt.1, Sept.2007, 184-215.
  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Giving Justice with the Left Hand and Seizing it with the Right Hand: Denial of Individual Direct Access to the African Continental Human Rights Courts,’ Kogi State Bi-Annual Journal of Public Law, 3, No. 1, 2010, 40-50.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘An Appraisal of the Nature, Forces and Making of Treaties,’Confluence Journal of Jurisprudence and International Law, 2010, 1-12.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F. & Okpanachi, E.F., ‘Environmental Degradation as a Human Rights Violation in Nigeria: A Re-Analysis,’ Kogi State University Law Journal, 8, 2016, 79-112.

 

  • Yerima Timothy F, OSCOLA/NALT Style of Citation and Referencing: Simplifications, Illustrations and Covering Some Lingering Fogs, Kogi State University Law Journal, Vol 12 & 13, No 1, 2020 & 2021, 1-32.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘African Human Rights System in Comparative Analysis with the European and the Inter- American Systems of Human rights,’ delivered at the Second International Summer School on: Human Rights and Cultural Diversity, organized by the Non- Aligned Movement Center for Human Rights and Cultural Diversity (NAMCHRCD), in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology- Australia and School of International Relation (SIR), Tehran held in Tehran, 9th-11th July 2012 (Technical Report).

 

(f) Edited and Published Local and International Conference Papers

 

  • Yerima Timothy F. et al, ‘Balancing National Security Needs and Human Rights Protection in Nigeria,’ Proceedings of the 38th Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers, Lagos State University, Lagos April, 2002, 116-130.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Problems of Jurisdiction and Accessibility by Individuals and NGOs to the African Regional Human Rights Courts: Lessons from the ECOWAS Court of Justice,’ delivered at the International Conference on Law and Justice, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 24-25, June, 2013.

 

  • Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Combating the Menace of Female Circumcision /Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria within the Context of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice,’ presented at the International Conference on the theme: Sexuality, Human Rights and Public Policy, April 23-24, 2014, Raynor Memorial Libraries, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America.

 

(g) Unpublished Conference Paper

 

(1). Yerima, Timothy F., ‘An Overview of the African Regional Mechanisms for the Promotion, Protection and Enforcement of Human Rights,’ presented at the Nigerian Bar Association Training on the New Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules (2009) and the African Regional Mechanisms for the Enforcement and Protection of Human Rights, Thursday 16th– 17th February, 2012, Lokoja, Nigeria (Nigerian Bar Association & McArthur Foundation).

 

(2). Yerima Timothy F., ‘Judicialization of African Regional Human Rights System as an Approach to Disputes Settlement in Africa: The Need for a Re- Focus, 2019; 28th Annual Africa & Diaspora International Conference on the theme: Peace Commerce: The Role Peace to Business and Economic Development, , California State University, Sacramento April 25-27, 2019.

 

(h) Book of Abstracts

 

  1. Yerima, Timothy F., ‘Effective Access to Justice by Individuals in the African Human Rights Judicial System: The Role of African Human Rights Commission in Focus,’ The Society of Law Teachers of Southern African Conference on the theme; Land Reform: Lessons for Law, Good Governance and Legal Education, organized by the Society of Law Teachers of Southern Africa and Faculty of Law, University of Namibia, Swakopmund, 16-20th January,2017.

 

  • Completed Research

 

  • Yerima Timothy F, An Evaluation of the Legal Framework for the Protection of Internally Displaced Persons in International Law, Kogi (Forth-Coming).

 

  • Yerima Timothy F Understanding the Personal Jurisdiction of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights: An Imperative for Human Rights Advocates in Africa, a paper submitted for a Book to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Faculty, University of Maiduguri (forthcoming).

 

  • Yerima Timothy F & Adebayo W. A, ‘The Reality of Sovereignty in Nigeria, 1999-2019 and the Implications for Democracy’.

 

  • On-Going Research

 

(a). Yerima Timothy F, What about International Crimes: The Imperative of a Wider Legal Definition of Crime in the Contemporary Criminal Justice.

 

(b). Yerima Timothy F, Covering the Gaps in the Definition and Essential Elements of the Crime of ‘Receiving Stolen Property’: An Imperative in the Contemporary Criminal Law in Nigeria.

 

  • Yerima Timothy F & Abegunde B, Nature, History and Development of Administrative Law, Yerima Timothy F & Abegunde B (eds), 2nd Edn, Essays on Administrative Law in Nigeria, 2021.

 

  • Yerima Timothy F, Administrative Adjudication: International Criminal Tribunals, Yerima Timothy F & Abegunde B (eds), 2nd Edn, Essays on Administrative Law in Nigeria, 2021.

 

  • Yerima Timothy F, Administrative Rule-making: Delegated Legislation: Yerima Timothy F & Abegunde B (eds), 2nd edn, Essays on Administrative Law in Nigeria, 2021.

 

(j) Research Grants

a). Research Topic: ‘Internal Insecurity Manifestation and Judicial Challenges in the Administration of Criminal Justice in the High Courts of Nigeria’.

Amount: One Million, Forty-one Thousand Naira (1,041,000) only.

Funding Agency: Tertiary Education Trust (TET) Funds, Abuja, Nigeria

Duration: One year.
Status: Completed, 2019.

 

b). Research Topics:

  1. ‘Two Decades of Judicialization of African Human Rights System: An Ending Journey or still in a Quandary’.
  2. ‘ECOWAS Court of Justice and the Development of Human Rights Jurisprudence in Africa: A Difficult Take-off with a Visionary Landing’.

 

Amount: Not Quantifiable

Funding Agency: Centre for Human Rights & Legal Pluralism, Faculty of Law, McGill University, Canada, obrienfellows,law@mcgill.ca

Duration: Three months 1st April – 30th June, 2018.

(T) NATIONAL SERVICE

  1. 1. Member, National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel to University of Lagos- May 31st -June -2nd June, 2017.

 

  1. Member, National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel to Benson Idahosa University, Benin 10th -12th, 2017.

 

  1. Member, National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel to Ikpinedion University, Okada, Benin 10th -12th Dec., 2017.
  2. Member, National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel to Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, 3rd -5th Nov., 2019.
  4. Chairman, National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel to Musa Umaru Yar’Adua University, Katsina, Katsina State, 28th -30th March., 2021.

 

  1. Member, National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel to Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State, 11th -13th April, 2021.

 

  1. Member, National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel to Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, 13th -15th June, 2021.

 

  1. Member, National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel to University of Nigeria (UNN), November, 2021.

 

  1. Member, National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel to Osun State University, December, 2022.
  3. Member, National Universities Commission Accreditation Panel to Kwara State University, Melete, November, 2022.

 

(U). COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • Director, Kogi State University, Anyigba, Nigeria, Faculty of Law USAID Nigeria’s strengthening CIVIC Advocacy and Engagement (SCALE) Activity, 2020-2025.

 

  • Patron, Unity Club, Nyivu, Taraba State, Nigeria, 2015-2020.

 

  • Member, Constitution Drafting Committee, Ichen Cultural and Development Association (ICADA), Taraba State, Nigeria, Dec. 2016-Jan.2017.

 

  • Participant, Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria, Faculty of Law, Legal Clinic and Pro Bono Services, 2012-2004.

 

  • Patron, LAWSA Petron, 2021-Date.

 

(V) OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: English

 

(W) COUNTRIES VISITED AND THE YEARS OF VISITED

Iran (2012), Sri Lanka (2013), United States of America (2014& 2019), Tanzania (2015), Cameroon (2017), Canada (2018).

(X) EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Table Tennis, Watching Wrestling and Dancing

 

(Y) NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF REFEREES

  1. Justice Paul Adamu Galumje

Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria (Rtd).

08038700932; 08024691280.

 

  1. Mohammed T Ladan

Hubert Humphrey Fellow, USA

Professor of International Law,

Director General,

Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies,

Abuja, 08037015634

  1. Dakas CJ Dakas, SAN

Professor International Law,

Former Attorney General, Plateau State

Former Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Jos.

09045454582.

 

Professor Timothy F Yerima

 

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