Publications
Modern Bar Advocacy
Companies dislike the term ‘turnaround consulting’ because it represents failure. The truth is that turnaround consulting represents success.
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Judicial Activism and Law
Nigeria is very richly blessed by a kind and generous Providence with immense wealth to be used for the benefit of all her citizens. Why then do we have abject poverty of the many in the face of the extreme wealth of the few?
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Reflections on Nigerian Nationhood & Democracy
Mahatma Gandhi lived like, looked like, and dressed like the average Indian and so was able to lead them to independence, having completely identified himself with them.
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THE BOARD
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, Ph.D
Chief Olusegun Mathew Okikiola Aremu Obasanjo, GCFR, Ph.D., born in May 5, 1937, was President of Nigeria from 1999-2007. He had earlier served as Head of State of Nigeria from 1976-1979, and handed over power (as promised) to a democratically elected president on October 1, 1979.
Chief Obasanjo is considered the most influential Nigerian leader in global affairs, having served in various African and international organizations from 1979 till date. In 1948, Obasanjo enrolled in St. David Ebenezer School at Ibogun, for his primary school. He attended Baptist Boys‟ High School (BBHS), Abeokuta, for his secondary school from 1952 to 1957.
He joined the Nigerian Army in 1958, studying and training in several schools abroad: Mons Cadet School, Aldershot, England; Royal College of Military Engineers, Chatham, England; School of Survey, Newbury, England; Indian Army School of Engineering, Poona; and the Royal College of Defence Studies, London.
He is grand patron of the Justice Oputa Foundation.
HRM Nnaemeka Alfred Nnanyelugo Achebe CFR, mni.
Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe CFR, mni //
Born in May 14, 1941, His Royal Highness (HRH) Nnaemeka Alfred Nnanyelugo Achebe, CFR, mni became the 21st Obi of Onitsha, Anambra State, in May 2002, in Anambra State. He is on the Board of Trustees of National Traditional Rulers Council, and he Chairs Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council.
He has been the Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University from 2015 till date. Achebe obtained B.Sc. in Chemistry from Stanford University, USA, and a Masters in Business Administration from Columbia University, USA.
He worked briefly in the US and returned to Nigeria in 1972 where he started working at Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). Between 1988 and 1996, he served as Executive Director of SPDC. Upon his retirement, he was posted to Shell International in London as “ambassador at large”. He remained in this position until his coronation in May 2002.
He is grand patron of Justice Oputa Foundation
Charles Oputa
George Oputa Esq.
GEORGE IJOMAH OPUTA
Early education @ the Port-Harcourt Primary School and Secondary education at the Government Secondary School Owerri.
Hails from Oguta in Imo State, South East of Nigeria.
George Oputa obtained his LL.B Degree from the Obafemi Awolowo University Ife in 1993,BL Law School 2004.
And a B.L Degree from the Nigeria Law School.
Barr. Oputa began his working career as a student intern with the International Church of Christ (ICOC) in 1994
He later served as Regional Group Head between 1994 –1999
In 2003 Served as Company Secretary/ Legal Adviser in Burgundy Gee & Flow Ltd there he also rose to become the Chairman to date.
Called to the Nigerian Bar in 2004, and worked as a Counsel in the Ricky Tarfa & Co. from 2006-2008.
Mr. Oputa was the Deputy Head of Chamber in the Law Firm of Oputa & Oputa Associate He is presently a partner at the law firm of Dikio, Oputa and Associates
In 2002 he researched and compiled the Notable Pronouncements of Justice Oputa’s Supreme Court Judge, spanning 267 Judgements.
George is married, and has four children and two grand children; His hobbies include Counselling, Tennis Football and Swimming.
8 CLASSICAL BOOKS OF THE
LATE JUSTICE C.A. OPUTA J.S.C (RTD)
The Justice Oputa Foundation Commenced Lectures Series in honour of the late Justice Chukwudifu Akunne Oputa. J.S.C.
8 books were presented to the Public. Should you desire to make contributions & purchase the books find herein below the details;
- Paper back of 8 Books N120,000
- Hard Cover of 8 Books N150,000
- NB for buyers outside Nigeria, we shall either 1. keep your copies for you or 2. Mail to a designated address in Nigeria or 3. Mail to you abroad at your request & expense.
News & Update
Seasons Greetings from JOF
With Dr. Sam Amadi, book Reviewer
Celebrating The 97th Posthumous Birthday of Late Hon. Justice Oputa
His Excellency Peter paying courtesy to the Justice Oputa family
Dr Innocent Ezuma with Dr Igali with the CEO of JOF at Justice Oputa Funeral
