EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu Campus 1973 – 1976
(Obtained LL.B Hons Second Class Upper Division)
Call to the Bar: 2nd July, 1977
Best graduating student in LL.B Degree examinations;
UNIVERSITY AWARDS
Won the Faculty prize as the best graduating student in
International Law and Jurisprudence.
JOB EXPERIENCE/POSITIONS HELD
Private legal practice: 1978 – 1989
Appointed Judge of the High Court of Rivers State: 25th August, 1989
Chairman, Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Okpoama/Ewo Okpoama/Ewoama Disturbances: December, 1995
Chairman, Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the
Ekuniga and Okomade clashes: February, 1999
Chairman, Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Bile/Ke crisis 2001
Appointed Chief Judge of Rivers State on: 1st Nov., 2001 – August, 2013
