FINTIRI CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION

Education

 

 

B. INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:

• University of Warwick, England                                      1988-1992

• University of Warwick, England                                      1986-1987

• Nigeria Law School, Lagos                                     1983-1984

• University of Maiduguri                                       1979-1983

• University of Maiduguri (Basic Studies)                 1978-1979

• St. Peter’s Seminary, Yola                                               1973-1977

• Hassan Primary School, Jalingo                              1969-1972

• Ganye III Primary School, Ganye                           1966-1969

 

 

C. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED

Ph.D (Warwick)                                                     1992

LL.M (Warwick)                                                   1987

B.L (Second Class Lower) Lagos                            1984

L.LB (Hons.) (Second Class Upper) Uni-Maid.       1983

West African School Certificate (Division One)      1977

First School Leaving Certificate                             1972

 

 

 

D. NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE EXPERIENCE

NYSC (1984/85) served at Port Harcourt with A.O. Arulogun & Co. Chambers (A firm of legal practitioners).

 

 

 

Working Experience

 

E. POST CALL/WORKING EXPERIENCE WITH DATES

Associate Professor of Law in 2008 at Department of Civil Law, Nasarawa State University Keffi.

 

Senior Lecturer in October 1998 at Department of Private Law, University of Maiduguri.

 

Lecturer I in 1992 at Department of Private Law, University of Maiduguri.

 

Lecturer II in 1987 at Department of Common Law, University of Maiduguri.

 

Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Common Law, University of Maiduguri October 1985.

 

State Counsel II at the Ministry of Justice Yola, former Gongola State from April to September 1985.

 

Practiced as Legal Practitioner in Messrs A.O. Arulugon and Co. Chamber in Port Harcourt, between 1984 and 1985 while observing the National Youth Service Corps Scheme.

 

 

F.      COURSES TAUGHT IN UNIVERSITIES

(i)      UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

• Legal Methods

• Constitutional Law

• Law of Contract

• Administrative Law

• Oil & Gas Law

• Company Law

• Commercial Law

• Labour Law

 

(ii)     POST GRADUATE COURSES (LL.M.)

• Constitutional and Administrative Law

• Jurisprudence and Legal Theory

• International Economic Law

• Industrial Relations Law

 

 

G.      EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS IN UNIVERSITIES

• External Examiner, University of Abuja (Post Graduate) from 2010 to date.

• External Examiner, University of Jos (Post Graduate) from 2009 to date.

• Former External Examiner, College for Legal Studies Yola from 1997 to 1999.

 

 

 

 

         

H.      ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS/FUNCTIONS HELD

• Former Deputy Dean, Faculty of Law, Nasarawa State University, Keffi from 2008 to 2009.

• Former Acting Head, Department of Civil Law, Faculty of Law, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

• Former Senior Special Assistant (Legal and Constitutional Matters) to the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar GCON from 2003 to 2007.

• Former Senior Special Assistant (Legal and Constitutional Matters) to former President Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR from 1999 to 2003.

• Former, Secretary, Presidential Committee on Review of the 1999 Constitution from 1999 to 2001.

• Former Assistant Director (Academic) at the Nigerian Law School Bwari from January 1999 to June 1999.

• Former Special Assistant to the former Chairman Constitutional Debate Co-ordinating Committee Hon. Justice Niki Tobi JSC  (rtd) which midwifed the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 11th November to 31st December 1998.

• Former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Adamawa State from 1995 to 1997.

• Former, Adamawa State Christian Pilgrims Leader to the 1995 Christian Religious Pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

• Former, Chairman, Governing Board, College of Legal Studies Yola, Adamawa State from 1995 to 1997.

• Former Member, University of Maiduguri Examination Malpractice Students Disciplinary Committee.

• Former Editor-in-Chief Maiduguri Law Journal.

• Former Acting Head, Department of Private Law, University of Maiduguri

• Former, Member of the Senate University of Maiduguri.

• Former, Member University Publications Committee, University of Maiduguri.

• Former, Time-Table and Examinations Co-ordinator, Faculty of Law, University of Maiduguri.

• Former Co-ordinator, Diploma in Law Programme of Faculty of Law, University of Maiduguri.

 

 

I.       HIGHEST PIECES OF DISSERTATIONS WRITTEN

1.       Ph.D Thesis TITLED:               Petroleum Development Contracts with Multinational

Oil Corporations: Focus on the Nigeria Oil Industry (1992). (University of Warwick Coventry England.)

 

2.       L.L.M. Thesis TITLED:            Division of Legislative Power between the States and

Federal Government under the Federation of Nigeria (1987). (University of Warwick Coventry England.)

 

3.       LL.B. Thesis TITLED:              Equitable Remedies; their application in Nigerian

Courts (1983). (University of Maiduguri Nigeria.)

 

 

J.       ACADEMIC PRIZES WON AND NATIONAL HONOURS AWARD

1.       Grand Patron, Certified Institute of Management in July 2011.

 

2.       Fellow, Certified Institute of Management (FCIM) in July 2011.

 

3.       Decorated with National honour of the Officer of the Order of Republic of Equatorial Guinea (ORG) in 2004.

 

4.       Jerusalem Pilgrim (J.P.) – 1995.

 

5.       University of Maiduguri Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Award (LL.M & Ph.D in Law)

 

6.       Best Law Student of University of Maiduguri at 1984 Convocation Ceremony.

 

7.       Dean, Faculty of Law Prize Winner for 1983/84 Graduation Set.

 

8.       Recipient of the Sweet and Maxwell Ltd. London Law Prize for 1981/82 Session at University of Maiduguri.

 

 

K.      PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONS

1.       Director of Research, Institute for Oil & Gas Law, Abuja – 2007-date.

2.       Member, Committee on Nigeria’s Extended Continental Shelf claim – 2004-date.

3.       Member, Legal/Expert team of the International Boundary dispute case between Cameroun & Nigeria at the International Court of Justice, Hague – 1999-2002.

4.       Member, Oil & Gas Reform Sector Committee (OGIC) of the National Council on Privatization (N.C.P) of Nigeria.                                                2000-2007

5.       Member, Energy Institute, London.                                 1996-date

6.       Member, National Association of Nigerian Law Teachers. 1985-date

7.       Member, West African Bar Association.                           1984-date

8.       Conferences of Attorneys General of the Federation                   1995-1997

9.       Member, International Bar Association                                      1996-date

10.     Consultant, Dammo & Co. Chambers                                       1992-date

11.     Member, Nigeria Bar Association                                     1984-date

12.     Consultant, Buckingham Law Chambers                         1984-date

 

 

L.      PRESENT ADMINISTRATIVE/ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES

(i)      Associate Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(ii)   Legal Consultant to the National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Constitutional Matters.

(iii)    Present Dean, Faculty of Law, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(iv)    Member of Senate, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(v)     Member, National Think-Tank on the Review of the 1999 Constitution.

(vi)    Director of Research, Institute for Oil and Gas Law, Abuja.

(vii)   Editor-in-Chief, Nasarawa State University Law Journal.

(viii)  External Examiner, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Jos.

(ix)    External Examiner, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Abuja.

(x)     Orator for Nasarawa State University Special Convocation 2009.

(xi)    Member, Board of Post-Graduate Studies, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(xii)   Member, University Library and Bookshop Committee, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(xiii)  Member, Examination Misconduct and Irregularities Committee, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(xiv)   Member, University Research and Publications Committee, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(xv)    Member, Academic Planning and Curriculum Committee, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(xvi)   Member, Appointment and Promotion Committee (APC) Senior Staff, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(xvii)  Member, Energy and Petroleum Law Academics Association of Nigeria.

(xviii) Member, Board of Editors of Nigerian Law Journal.

(xix)   Member, Vice Chancellor’s Advisory Committee (VCAC), Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(xx)    Member, Admission Committee, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(xxi)   Member, Finance, Estimate & Budget Monitoring Committee, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(xxii)  Member, Preliminary Studies Board, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(xxiii) Member, External Relations and Linkages Committee, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(xxiv) Member, Committee of Deans, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(xxv)  Member, Strategic Planning Committee, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

(xxvi) Member, Board of Trustees, Adamawa State Government House Chapel.

(xxvii) Chairman, Faculty Board of Law, Nasarawa State University, Keffi.

 

 

M.     MAJOR COURT APPEARANCES

Appeared as Counsel for Adamawa State & Federal Government at the Supreme Court of Nigeria in the following cases:

1)       CAMEROON Vs NIGERIA ICJ (2002) – (The Bakasi Case)

 

2)       ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION Vs ATTORNEY GENERAL ABIA STATE AND OTHERS (2001) II NWLR P. 507-775.

 

3)       ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE FEDERATION Vs ATTORNEY GENERAL OF ABIA STATE AND OTHERS (2001) FWLR 202-420 P. 64.

 

4)       ABUBAKAR UMAR ABBA TUKUR Vs THE GOVERNMENT OF TARABA STATE & OTHERS (1999) 6 SCNJ 81.

 

 

N.      Ph.D. DISSERTATIONS EXAMINED

1.       STEVEN NDER ANDZENGE: “Liberalisation of Telecommunications Services in Nigeria: Legal and Regulatory Issues”. Dissertation submitted to Faculty of Law, University of Jos for award of a degree of Ph.D. in Law 2010.

 

2.       RAHILA SHI AHMADU: “The Role of International Parliamentary Union in strengthening Parliaments in Africa: Nigeria as a Case Study”. Thesis submitted to Faculty of Law, University of Jos for award of a degree of Ph.D. in Law 2010.

 

3.       VITALIS VEARUMUN TARHULE: “An appraisal of the Legal and Regulatory Framework for the Prisons in Nigeria”. Thesis submitted to Faculty of Law, University of Jos for award of a degree of Ph.D. in Law 2011.

 

4.       AGBO JOHNSON MADAKI: “Law and Practice of Human Rights under Democratic Governance in Nigeria (1999-2003)”. Thesis submitted to Faculty of Law, University of Jos for award of a degree of Ph.D. in Law 2011.

 

O.      PUBLICATIONS

a)       BOOKS

1.       GIDADO, M.M. (1999) Petroleum Development Contracts with Multinational Oil Firms. The Nigerian Experience (273 pages) Ed-Linform Services. ISBN 978-31496-7-9.

 

2.      GIDADO,  M.M, and SHIKYIL, S.S. (2003) The Province of Legal Method. Mono Expressions Ltd, 230 pages.  First Published 2003 – Reprinted 2010. ISBN 978-32-055-5/x.

 

3.       GIDADO, M.M. ANYAWU C.U, and ADEKUNLE A.O. (2004) Constitutional Essays in Honour of Bola Ige: Nigeria Beyond 1999: Stabilizing the polity through constitutional Re-engineering. Chenglo Limited, 365 pages. ISBN 978-36988-6-9.

 

4.       GIDADO M.M, ESSIEN I.J. and SADA D. (2009) Frontiers in Nigerian Law – Legal Essays in Honour of  Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN. Goldcolumn Nigeria Ltd. 391 pages. ISBN 978-642-038-7.     

 

b)      CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

5.       GIDADO, M.M. (1999) “The Law and Practice of Seditious Publications in Nigeria” in the book titled: Mass Communication and Nation Building in the Developing World, edited by D.S. Koroma, H. Nwaozuzu and Abubakar Mu’azu. ISBN 978-2838-12-8.

 

6.       GIDADO, M.M. (2000) “The Amending process under the 1999 Constitution”: in a book titled: Nigeria, issues in the 1999 Constitution. NIALS. Edited by I.A. Ayua, D.A. Guobadia and A.O. Adekunle. ISBN 978-2353-66-3.

 

7.       GIDADO, M.M. (2002) “Legal and Institutional Mechanisms against Corruption in Nigeria”: in a book titled: Problem of Corruption in Nigeria. NIALS. Edited by I.A. Ayua and Bola Owasanoye. ISBN 978-2353-75-2.

 

8.       GIDADO, M.M. (2004) “Effects of Corruption in the Administration of Justice in Nigeria”, in a book titled: Constitutional Essays: in Honour of Bola Ige Nigeria Beyond 1999: Stabilizing the polity through Constitutional Re-Engineering. Chenglo Limited. Edited by Gidado M.M, Anyawu C.U and Adekunle A.O. ISBN 978-3698-6-9.

9.       GIDADO, M.M. (2004) “Minority Rights guarantee under the 1999 Nigerian Constitution” in a book titled: Ethnicity and National Integration in Nigeria; Recurrent themes. NIALS, Edited by D.A. Guobadia and A.O. Adekunle. ISBN 978-2353-78-7.

 

10.     GIDADO, M.M. (2006) “The Legal Framework for Energy Resources Development in Nigeria.” Nwoke C.N. and Omoweh D.A. (Editors) The Management of Nigeria’s Energy Resources For National Development. 2006. ISBN No: 978-062-534-8.

 

11.     GIDADO, M.M. (2009) “Issuance of Formal Residence Permit in Nigeria, Procedure, Problems and Prospects” in a book titled: Frontiers in Nigerian Law- Legal Essays in honour of Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN. Vision Faculty Integrated Services Ltd. Edited by Gidado M.M., Essien I.J. and Asada D.A. ISBN 978-642-038-7. 

 

12.     GIDADO, M.M. and SHISHI, J.M. (2010) “Statutory Framework for Refining Biofuels in Nigeria” – In a book titled: Law and Development in Nigeria, 50 years of Nationhood. NIALS, Edited by Epiphany Azinge and N. Aduba. 1305 pages ISBN 978-978-8407-19-15.

 

13.     GIDADO, M.M. and SHIGABA D.G. (2010) “Citizenship, Identity, Conflict and the Re-Imaging Project in Nigeria.” Theatre, Culture and Re-Imaging Nigeria. (Proceedings of the 23rd Conference of the Society of Nigeria Theatre Artists (SONTA). Edited by Dandaura E.S. and Asigbo A.C. ISBN 978-978-49592-7-8.

 

14.     GIDADO, M.M. (2011) “Re-Visiting Pupilage in the Nigerian Legal Profession” – in- Articles in honour of Chief J.K. Gadzama, SAN. NIALS Press – Abuja. ISBN 978-978-8407-44-7. 176 – 1999.

 

15.     GIDADO, M.M. (2011) “Procedure and Process of Constitution-Making in Nigeria” –in- Articles in honour of Chief J.K. Gadzama, SAN. NIALS Press – Abuja. ISBN 978-978-8407-44-7. 200 – 222.

16.     GIDADO, M.M. (2011) “The 1999 Constitution and Internal Security Challenges for National Security and Peace.” Ate, B.A. and Akinterinwa B.A. (Editors)-Cross-Border Armed Banditry in the North-East; Issues in National Security and Nigeria’s Relations With its Immediate Neighbours.” 2011. ISBN NO. 978-002-105-1.

 

c)       PUBLISHED ARTICLES IN JOURNALS

 

17.     GIDADO, M.M. (1994) “Intergenerational Transfer of Property between Ibo and Yoruba Customary Family Laws: A Comparative Analysis” Vol. 2 No. JSMD 1994.

 

18.     GIDADO, M.M. (1994) “A look at the legal and management structures of the newly commercialized NNPC” 3 UMLJ 1994.

 

19.     GIDADO, M.M. and Mamman T. (1996) “Fundamental Rights and Student Discipline in Nigeria Universities” 5 UMLJ, 1996.

 

20.     GIDADO, M.M. (1998) “Peace Building and Conflict Resolution Network in West Africa CJLJ. Vol. 4 No. 4 (1998).

 

21.     GIDADO, M.M. and CHHANGANI, R.C. (2002) “The child’s right to name and Nationality under Nigeria Law”. Journal of the Indian Law Institute. Vol. 42 No. 1 Jan-March 2000.

 

22.     GIDADO, M.M. (2010) “The Scope, Extent and Limit of Local Government Councils Legislative Powers” NJLPL Vol.2 No.2 2010.

 

23.     GIDADO, M.M. and EPU A. (2010) “Legal Issues in the Creation of Local Governments in Nigeria: Nasarawa State in Perspective” NSULJ Vol.3 2010.

 

24.     GIDADO, M.M. and EPU A. (2011) “Law and Policy on Discrimination and Stigmatization Against People Living With HIV/AIDS in Nigeria” 4 (1) NSULJ 2011.

 

25.     GIDADO, M.M. (2012) “Fiscal Provisions For Gas Development and Commercialisation Under the Petroleum Industry Bill (P.I.B.) 2009.” NAILS Journal of Business Law (Maiden Edition) 2012.

 

 

d)      EDITED JOURNALS

26.     GIDADO, M.M. (2009) “Law Commentaries (A journal of Contemporary Law Issues) Vol.1 No.1 Hilltop Publishers Abuja. (Maiden Issue.) 2009.

 

27.     GIDADO, M.M. (2010) “Law Commentaries (A journal of Contemporary Law Issues) Vol.1 No.2 Hilltop Publishers, Abuja 2010.

 

e)       BOOK REVIEW

 

28.     GIDADO, M.M: (1994) “Land Law in Nigeria By Prof. Musa G. Yakubu”- 310 pages, Macmillan International College Edition, Al-Shariah Vol. 1 No. 3, 1994.

 

29.     GIDADO, M.M: (2004) “Legal Practice Skills in Nigeria: Essays in honour of Chief Babatunde Abiodun Ibironke, SAN. By Kevin N. Nwosu – 488 pages. DCON Consulting, at Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus.

 

30.     GIDADO, M.M:  (2008) “Nigerian Laws: “Cases and Materials on Oil and Gas”. By Niyi Ayoola Daniels Esq – Petgas Global Consulting Ltd. 1570 pages, at Hilton Transcorp Abuja.

 

31.     GIDADO, M.M: (2010) “The Force of Justice”: A book in honour of Hon. Justice George A. Oguntade JSC. (Rtd.) By Dele Adesina SAN 810 pages. DAC Publishing Company Ltd., at Unity Hall, Lagos.

 

32.     GIDADO, M.M: (2010) “Supreme Court Rules: Practice and Procedure: By Chief O.J. Onoja – Bar and Bench Publishers Ltd. 642 pages, at NUJ House, Abuja.

 

33.     GIDADO, M.M: (2011) “Niki Tobi: Election Petition”. By Chief Joshua Alobo – 351 pages. Diamonreal Resources Consult, at Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Abuja.

 

34.     GIDADO, M.M: (2011) “Niki Tobi: The Oracle of Law”. By Chief Joshua Alobo – 317 pages. Diamonreal Resources Consult, at Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Abuja.

 

 

f)       UNPUBLISHED CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP PAPERS.

 

35.     GIDADO, M.M. (1993) “Human Rights in Transition Programme” in Proceedings of 31st National Association of Law Teachers Conference at Edo State University Ekpoma 1993.

36.     GIDADO, M.M. (1994) “The Military and the Abortion of Democracy in Nigeria. A legal perspective”. Being paper presented at the Late Justice Mohammed Buba Ardo Memorial Lecture on 24th March, 1994 at Yola.

 

37.     GIDADO, M.M. (2000) “A viable constitution that Nigeria Deserves: The Work of the Presidential Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution: Being paper presented at the conference “Preventing the Breakdown of democracy in Nigeria: Strategies for a Living Constitution at Colin Powell Center, New York on March 23rd-24th 2000.

 

38.     GIDADO, M.M. (2000) “Gender Equality safeguard in the Nigerian Constitution” Being paper presented at the Workshop on Gender Issues in Democratic governance by the National Council of Women’s Societies on the 8th to 11th February 2000 at Abuja.

 

39.     GIDADO, M.M. (2001) “Securing the Nation’s Environment through Oil & Gas Agreement” being paper presented at the seminar organized by the Federal Ministry of Environment in conjunction with Imah Nsa & Co on the 6th and 7th June 2000 at Abuja.

 

40.     GIDADO, M.M. (2001) “The rights of Women under the 1999 Nigerian Constitution” being paper presented at the Black and White Dinner organized by the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) at Abuja on January 31, 2001.

 

41.     GIDADO, M.M. (2005) “Disciplinary Procedures in Public Service - The Legal Perspective” being paper presented at the Legal Aid Workshop for Youth Corps Lawyers organised by the NYSC at Shiroro Hotel, Minna on 26th July, 2005.

 

42.     GIDADO, M.M. (2009) “The Role of Education in Promoting Democracy in Nigeria” being paper delivered at the Annual Speech and Prize – giving day of OLUMAWO Basic Education School, Abuja on 18th July 2009.

 

43.     GIDADO, M.M. (2010) “Stemming the Circle of Political Violence against Vulnerable groups in the democratic process” being paper delivered at the North East Zonal Workshop on Violence against Women and Youth in the Electoral Process at Yola on 14th December 2010.

 

44.     GIDADO, M.M. (2010) “The Impact of Gender Barriers on Cultural Beliefs and Traditional Practices on Democratic Consolidation in Nigeria” being paper delivered at the North East Zonal Workshop on Violence against Women and Youth in the Electoral Process at Yola on 15th December 2010.

 

45.     GIDADO, M.M. (2011) “The Role of the Legislature in Strengthening Foreign Policy”. Being paper delivered at the National Assembly Retreat at Kano on 16th April 2011.

 

g)       CURRENT RESEARCH WORK

 

46.     GIDADO, M.M. (2011) “A Viable Constitution that Nigeria deserves: The Work of the Presidential Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution. A Monograph with the Press.

 

47.     GIDADO, M.M. and AMUCHEAZI A. (2011) “Division of Legislative Powers between the States and Federal Government in Nigeria. Undergoing Peer review.

 

48.     GIDADO, M.M. and OJUKWU C. (2011) “Constitutional Landmark Cases 2006 to 2008: The Atiku Abubakar Cases. With the Press.

 

49.     GIDADO, M.M. (2011) “First and Second amendments to the 1999 Constitution: Matters Arising”. Under Peer Review.

 

50.     GIDADO, M.M. and SHISHI J.M. (2011) “The Nigerian Content Act: An Overview”. Undergoing Peer Review.

 

51.     GIDADO, M.M. (2011) “The Legal Regimen for the Settlement of disputes between Cattle Rearers and Farmers in Northern Nigeria”. With the Press.

 

 

P.      REFEREES:

1.       JUSTICE NIKI TOBI JSC (Rtd)

Justice Chambers,

Supreme Court Complex,

Abuja.

 

2.       PROFESSOR HUGH BEALE

          School of Law,

          University of Warwick,

          Coventry CV4 7AL England.

 

3.       PROFESSOR  R.  C. CHHANGANI

          Faculty of Law,

          Nasarawa State University,

          Keffi.