Profile
Dr. Amanim Akpabio is an experienced and dedicated attorney with a proven track record of success in providing legal counsel and representation to clients.
Specializing in Criminal Law, Civil Law, Public Law, Comparative Religion and Qualitative Social Research, he is committed to delivering comprehensive and strategic solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. His strong communication skills, attention to detail, and passion for justice, drives his pursuit for excellence at every opportunity.
Bringing his wealth of experience in the field to the classroom, guarantees hands-on tutelage for the students he lectures. Majority of his publications are open access in this knowledgebase.
Higher Institutions Attended
University of Uyo (1990 – 1996)
Nigerian Law School, Lagos (1997)
AGBC, Lay Ministers Institute, Uyo (1999 – 2000)
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
CONCLUDED RESEARCH
“Blueprint for Governance and Leadership in Nigeria 2018—2050” by Christopher Ekong, Robert Dode, Ubong Umoh, Amanim Akpabio, Enoabasi Anwana, Kenneth Onye, Chuku Chuku, Frank Etim on behalf of University of Uyo, Nigeria, being a Position Paper on The Blueprint For Nigeria’s Prosperity In 2050, June , 2018”
“The Ogoni Case – A study of the Causes and Effect of the Ogoni Crisis.”
“A Critical Appraisal of the Legal Basis and Operation of Human Rights NGO’S in Nigeria LL. M. Seminar Paper.”
“Judicial Enforcement of International Humanitarian Law LLM seminar paper.”
“Brief Writing in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court LL.M Seminar paper.”
“Analysis of when a Mortgagor May Sell Mortgaged Property in Nigerian Law Seminar Paper.”
“Legitimate wishes of Nigerians key to Constitutional Autochthony (LL.M Dissertation).”
“Clinical Legal Education as a Spring Board for Qualitative Legal Education in Nigeria, Presented at NULAI Training, Abuja.”
“Universal Declaration of Human Right: universalism Versus Relativism, Ph.D Seminar Paper, Postgraduate School, University of Uyo.”
“Key inputs or Contribution to be made by Labour, Union to NEPAD’S Agenda”, Ph.D Seminar Paper, Postgraduate School University of Uyo.”
“Right to Education in Africa: Legal Framework and Implementation”. Ph.D Seminar Paper, Postgraduate School, University of Uyo.”
“Action Congress & Anor v. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), (2008) 155 LRCN 291: A Progressive or Retrogressive Precedent” Ph.D Seminar Paper, Postgraduate School, University of Uyo.”
BOOKS PUBLISHED
Akpabio, A. N
Satan You Can’t Stop Me
(Uyo: Aswill Printing & Publishing Co, 2012)
ISBN: 9780012079.
DISTINCTIONS & AWARDS
1991
Placed on Faculty Honour Roll, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Uyo
1991
Distinguished Service Award, Law Students Association, University of Uyo
1995
Excellence Award, Law Students Association University of Uyo.
1995
Merit Award, Student Union Government, University of Uyo.
2001
Certificate of Achievement, Advocates International, USA
2002
Excellence Award, CLASFON University of Uyo
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
NATIONAL/STATE/COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTSIDE UNIVERSITY
National Secretary
CLASFON (Student’s Body)
President CASOR
University of Uyo
President Law Students’ Association
University of Uyo
Attorney- General S.U.G,
University of Uyo
Corps Liaison Officer
Onitsha North NYSC
Co-ordinator
NYSC Corps – Lawyers, Anambra State
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Secretary
Publicity Committee, State Seminar on Intellectual Property Law & Practice, Organized by Copyright Commission/CLASFON
Class Chief
A.G.B.C Lay Ministries Institute, Uyo.
Member Project Committee
A.G., Akpan Essien, Uyo.
Pioneering Minister
A.G., 6 Okpon Street, Uyo.
President
CSLRA
Pillar
Sounds of Victory, AG, Uyo District.
General Coordinator
PLAGRO
Member
Human Rights Committee, NBA, Uyo.
Chairman
Central Planning Committee, CLASFON National Conference, “Uyo.
National Secretary
CLASFON
Member
Welfare Committee, NBA, Uyo.
Lead Consultant to Akwa Ibom Judiciary
Public Enlightenment on Multi-Door Courthouse.
Volunteer Researcher
Advocates International, USA.
Legal Adviser,
AG Uyo East District.
Chairman
Continuing Legal Education Committee, NBA, Uyo Branch.
Member
Editorial Board, Uyo Branch Bar. Journal.
Chairman
Bye Laws Drafting Committee, AG Uyo East District.
Member
Disciplinary Committee NBA, Uyo Branch
President
LEGENDLI
Executive Editor
Gender and Leadership Journal
Patron
CASOR, University of Uyo
Patron
Spectacular Chorale International.
Member
Bar Week Planning Committee, NBA Uyo, Branch.
Resource Person on Human Rights
Spaces for Youth Development and Social Change
COMMITTEE/COMMUNITY SERVICE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY
Member
Faculty Board, Faculty of Law
Faculty of Law Representative
Faculty Board, Faculty of Business Administration
Staff Adviser
Ime Umana Chambers, Faculty of Law, University of Uyo
Member
Examinations Committee, Faculty of Law, University of Uyo
Member
Examination Malpractice Committee, Faculty of Law, University of Uyo
Examination Officer
Faculty of Law.
Co-ordinator
Uniuyo Law Clinic
Member
Gender Advisory Board, UNIUYO.
Member
Panel on Theft in Faculty of Engineering
Member
Panel of Investigation on Fraud On Students of Engineering, University of Uyo
Coordinator
Post Graduate Studies, Faculty of Law
Chairman
Examination Misconduct Panel for 2017/2018 1st Semester
Member
Committee of Resource Persons to produce a Position Paper for UNIUYO on “Blueprint for Nigeria’s Prosperity in 2050.”
Member
Panel of Investigation into activities of Chambers in the Faculty of Law, University of Uyo
Member
Panel on the Circumstances Surrounding Alleged Armed robbery Incidence and Loss of University of Uyo Vehicle.
Member
Panel on Circumstances Surrounding Alleged Act of Impunity and Criminality in Directorate of Physical Planning, University of Uyo
Member
Committee to Investigate the Employment Status of Mr. Ezekiel Effiong Ikpene, Department of Geoinformatics and Surveying.
Member
Editorial Board, Faculty of Law Journal, 2019 University of Uyo
Head
Department of Public Law, University of Uyo.
Member
Panel of Inquiry into Central Laboratory.
Resource Person on Human Rights
Spaces for Youth Development and Social Change
Member
Panel of Inquiry into Delisting of UNIUYO School of Basic Studies, Ediene Abak by JUPEP.
Resource Person on Human Rights
Spaces for Youth Development and Social Change
Chairman
Faculty of Law Examinations Misconduct Committee, 2nd Semester 2020/2021