OUT NOW!!! AJUCCON LAW JOURNAL MAIDEN EDITION

The Association of Judges of Customary Courts of Nigeria (AJUCCON) Abuja –FCT Chapter on Wednesday 28^th September 2022 at the Bukhari Bello Auditorium of the National Human Rights Commission, Maitama Abuja unveiled the maiden edition of the AJUCCON LAW JOURNAL.

The Maiden Edition is published in honour of Late Hon. Justice Moses A. Bello the Pioneer President of the Federal Capital Territory Customary Court of Appeal.

The AJUCCON LAW JOURNAL is peculiar because it is a move in the direction of exceptional excellence, continuing legal education and general public enlightenment.

Among others on the Editorial Advisory Board are:

Professor M.T. Ladan, DG Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies

Professor Abubakar O. Sulaiman, DG National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies

Aliyu Omeiza Saiki, SAN

Benedict Agu, Special Assistant to the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission

Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja, Secretary Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP)

Professor K.M. Waziri, Faculty of Law, University of Abuja

Among others on the Editorial Board are;

Professor U.D. Ikoni, Dean Faculty of Law, Benue State University, Makurdi

Professor Ngozi Udombana, Head, African and Comparative Law, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies

Folarin Aluko Esq. NBA Abuja Branch Chairman (2018-2020)

Monday Adjeh Esq. NBA Bwari Branch Chairman

Ayodele Babalola Esq. Founding and Lead Counsel AOB Willows LP

Among the articles featured are;

1. An Appraisal of The Exclusive Original Jurisdiction Of The Customary Court Of Appeal On Chieftaincy Or Other Related Matters In The Federal Capital Territory Abuja By Abdulazeez Mohammed Esq.

2. Protecting Traditional Cultural Expressions as Intellectual property Assets By Hon. Olowo Ojo Ajiboye

3. Arbitration And Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) As Mechanisms For Restoration Of Peace In Both National And International Community: Perspectives From Islamic Law And Biblical Law In Nigeria By Hon. Justice Abdullateef Kamaldeen & Dr. Tonye Clinton Jaja

4. Appraising The Roles of Justice’ Stakeholders In Curbing The Increase In The Sexual And Gender Based Violence (SGBV) In Nigeria. By Olalekan I. Oladapo Esq

5. The Recoverability of Bride Price in the Context of Customary Law Marriages: An Appraisal of Ezeaku vs. Okonkwo (2012) 4 NWLR Pt. 1291 At 529 By Hon. Olufemi O. Yemisi

6. Celebrating Traditional Efficacy in the Native & Customary Law Dimensions to Effective Justice Dispensation –A tribute to Late Hon. Justice Moses A. Bello By Alh. Mohammed Salaudeen and James Ezekiel (JP)

7. Challenges and Prospects For An Effective Alternative Dispute Resolution In Africa By Prof. Uwakwe Abugu & Eric Chigozie Ibe Esq.

8. Contemporary Application of The Principle Of Universal Jurisdictionand Complementarity- Can Nigeria Afford To Remain Aloof? By Hezekiah Ivoke Esq.

9. Examining The Legal Implications of A Right Of A Nigerian Female Person To Inheritance As Enuciated In Mrs Lois Chituru Ukeje & Anor. Vs Mrs Gladys Ada Ukeje [2014] LPELR – 22724 [SC] Vis-À-Vis The Society’s Resistance To Enforceability Of Women’s Rights By Hon. Femi Odeahan

10. True Federalism: The Path To Sustainable Development In Nigeria By Grace Orahachi Ehusani Esq.

11. Involving Customary Courts In Sustainable Environmental And Climate Protection In Nigeria By Ijeoma L. Madu Esq.

12. Celebrating Traditional Efficacy In The Native & Customary Law Dimensions To Effective Justice Dispensation – Tribute To Late Hon. Justice Moses A. Bello, The Pioneer President Of The Customary Court Of Appeal Of The Federal Capital Territory BY HRH. (Alh.) Mohammed Salaudeen & Mr. James Ezekiel (JP)

13. A Multidimensional Approach Towards Effective Supervision and Administrative Control for Lower Courts By Hon. Ehusani Abel Simpa

AJUCCON with invited guests at the unveiling

Kindly call/whatsapp: 08051140422 or 08033526500 to purchase/order copies of the AJUCCON LAW JOURNAL for individuals, corporate bodies, Institutions, libraries etc.

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