The Chairman

Professional Summary

Dedicated private Legal Practitioner with experience in general law practice with focus on litigation, legal consultant and soliciting among others with the following attributes:

1) Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
2) Ability to work in a multi cultural and dynamic environment;
3) Knowledge of humanitarian principles and standards;
4) Analytical and problem solving skills;
5) Capacity to handle sensitive information and situations with discretion;
6) Proficiency in data collection and reporting tools; and
7) Experience in community engagement and capacity building

Personal Data

Date of Birth: 28th day of July, 1970.
Place of Birth: Abeda Shitile, Gaambe-Tiev, Logo Local Government Area.
State of Origin: Benue State.
Hobbies: Reading, Travelling and Listening to Traditional and Religious Music.

Education

2007

Master of Laws (LLM)

Benue State University, Makurdi

2000

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna.

2002

Bar Part II Certificate, Passed Approved Course

Council of Legal Education, Nigeria Law School, Bwari, Abuja.

1994

Interim Joint Admission Board Examination, IJMB

Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, Adamawa State.

2002

Certificate of Exemption

National Youth Service Corps, (NYSC).

1993

West African Examination Council (WAEC)

November/December WAEC.

2002

Call to Bar Certificate

2002

First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)

LGEA Primary Sch., Abeda Gaambe-Tiev, Logo LGA.

Professional Skills

Constitutional Law Expertise
Leadership in Governance
Judicial and Legal Advisory
Legislative Drafting

Work History

(1).  Private Legal Practice from 2002 till 02/08/2024.
(2).  Solicitor and Legal Adviser for Logo Local Government Area from 2002 to 2005.
(3).  Company Secretary/Legal Adviser, First Fertility Hospital, Makurdi, Benue State from 2021 to 02/08/2024.
(4).  Legal Adviser, Nigeria Bar Association, (NBA) Gboko Branch from 2021 to 2023.
(5).  Member/Secretary, Benue State Assets Recovery Committee (State) from June 2023 to February 2024.
(6).  Chairman, Benue State Independent Electoral Commission from 02/08/2024 till date.

Publications

(1).  The Effect of the Received English Law on the Customary Laws of the Tiv, 2000 being a Research Work submitted to the Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello Universiry, Zaria, Kaduna State.
(2).  The Fundamental Objectives and Direct Principles of State Policy under the Nigerian and Indian Constitutions, 2006 submitted to the Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi.

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