ONWUGBUFOR, Tochukwu

Date of Birth: State of Origin: Local Government Area: Oyi Village/Town: Contact Address: Contact Telephone: ChiefToehukwu Onvvugbufor is a legal luminary of repute, a highly respected Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) of manyyears experience whose Monday (Orie) 26"' February, 1940 Anambra Ogbunikc A4 Bobsar Complex, 4 Michika Street Off Ahmadu Bello Way Area II Garki Abuja, P.O. Box 3125 Garki Abuja 234-9-3140539, 234-8037000713, 234-8037176138 lui legal practice had been, over the years directed towards institutionalizing rule of Law in the entire polity. He had always believed that hard work, commitment, determination and honesty are the guiding principles of life that takes any one who cares to know to the top. Education and Training • St. Marks Central School, Ogbunikc • Merchants of Light Secondary School Oba, Onitsha • University of London, UK • Nigerian Law School, Lagos • Illinois Institute ofTechnology, Chicago, USA. • Dyson Bell Institute of Legislative Draftsmen London Academic Qualifications Obtained • First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC), 1954 • Cambridge School Certificate (CSC), 1957 • Bachelor of Law, LL.B (Hons) London, 1965 • Barrister-at-Law, B.L, 1966 • Diploma Legislative Drafting, 1976 • Advance Diploma International and Comparative Legislative Drafting, 1982 Academic and Research Undertaken • He carried out as a research on Legal Drafting as a Lecturer, Institute of Legal Drafting , Enugu, an affiliate of the Ministry of Justice Enugu Work Experience and Employment History • He started out as a junior Counsel at Obi, Obi and Co. Chambers Legal Practitioners, 1966-1968 • Served as Pupil State Counsel, Ministry ofJustice, Enugu 1968-1970 • State Counsel, Ministry ofJustice Enugu, 1970-1973 • Senior State Counsel, Ministry ofJustice Enugu, 1973-1976 • Assistant Legal Drafts man, Ministry ofJustice Enugu, 1976-1980 • Chief Legislative Drafts man, House ofAssembly, Enugu 1980-1983 • Legal Draftsman, Ministry ofJustice, Enugu 1983-1985 • Deputy Solicitor-General, Ministry of Justice, Enugu, 1985-1987 • Director, Civil Litigation, Ministry ofJustice, Awka 1991 -1994 • Director, Civil Litigation, Ministry ofJustice, Enugu, 1987-1991 • Director, Public Prosecution, Ministry ofJustice Awka 1991-1994 • Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja, 1994-1999 Membership of Professional and Learned Societies • Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) • Member, International Bar Association, London • Member, Commonwealth Association of Legal Council and Law Draftsmen, London • Member, Conciliator/Arbitrator, International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes, USA Paper Presentations • Conference Speaker of note, he had attended about 8 International Seminars and Conferences in Countries like Italy, USA, South Africa, Germany, London, Austriaon different occasions wherehe presented paperson thought- provoking issueson Public International Law and Contract Practice, and Human Rights • At Local Seminars and Workshops, he had attended 4 of such paper presentations for instance Seminar on Police Powers Responsibilities and Citizens Rights and Duties, Abuja-July 1998 Contribution to Community Development • Asone thatcares for the welfareof his peoplehe had immensely contributed to attracting social infrastructures in his Community Ogbunike, for instance, provision of 500KVA Transformer at Ogbunike andanother 300KVA Transformer to Ukana Town in Udi Local Government, and among many other social infrastructures. Awards and Honours • A merit award for a excellence in Legal Practice, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) • Honoured with the following Chieftaincy titles: "Onwa netilora" of Ogbunike 1999; "Nwannedinaba" of Awka 1993; "Ugochinyelu" of Ukana 1997; "Dikegbuzue" of Nimo 2004 Religious Activities • Adedicated and practicing Christian, he is an active Member, Cathedral Church of Advent Anglican Communion, Gwarimpa and of St. Marks Church Ogbunike. In this capacity, had given various support to these Churches. Headvices the Igbo Youths:| "The hardwork. dedication, honesty in business, pursuit of education before the quest for money which comes naturally after education. Respect for the elders and constituted authority. "To Igbo Leadership he states: "That the Concept of "Igbo enwe Eze" should be consigned lo the Sarqf leaf Igbo leadership must he focusedandshouldleach the Igbosofthe spiritofgive and lake and respect for the elders and traditional rulers. Selfish interest should he surrendered lo general Igbo interest for us to move forward like other tribes. Igbo leadership should recognize the existence of other Igbo Organizations and of the youths thus cultivating every Igbo man the belief that the Igbo Leadership is genuine, transparent and should be trusted. Furthermore, that theIgbos should unite and demand their rights in ihe Government of Nigeria. Gone arethe days when ihe pursuit ofmoney has deprived the Igbos oftheir political rights ".