Benson Akhagbosu Igbanoi is a Managing Partner in Mike Ozekhome's Chambers. He is an Aluminus of the University of Ife ( now Obafemi Awolowo University) where he obtained his Barchelor of Laws Degree with honours in 1980. Thereafter he proceeded to the Nigerian Law school, Lagos and successfully completed the course of study prescribed by the Council of Legal Education with honours in July 1981 and enrolled as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He was subsequently posted to Plateau State for his National Youths Service Corps Programme where he served his fatherland in the Plateau state Ministry of Justice and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria as an in-house lawyer in 1981/1982. In September of 1982, he joined the Law firm of O.S Obande & Co. where he served as a Resident Legal Practitioner until 1988 to form his Law firm of Benson & Co.( Covenant Chambers) He headed the Firm as a Founding Partner. He later became the Jos Brach Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association from 2005-2006 after which he joined the Law Office of Kola Awodein & Co. Lagos as a Partner. Benson held this position until 2008 when he set up the Benson Igbanoi Law Partners in Abuja where he further sharpened his skills in Advocacy and commercial Law Practice. In his further quest for excellence in the practice of the noble profession, he joined the Prestigious Law Office of Mike Ozekhome's Chambers, headed by an iconic Advocate, Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, in 2018 as a Managing Partner.
SUMMARY
I am a committed and creative young lawyer with a niche for productivity and results. I also possess proficiency in delivering oral arguments, legal research, mediation and working with cross-functional teams leading to a successful legal career. My soft and hard skills are also sure to help me thrive in the 21st century work environment.

WORK EXPERIENCE
MIKE OZEKHOME’S CHAMBERS- Benin City. November 2020 – Till date
Legal Associate
● Consulte with litigators, provide insight into legal issues and potential defenses, and best approaches to effectively utilize the discovery process.
● Consult with clients on the facts of the litigation, and provide insight on how the facts best match the clients’ legal strategies.
● Gather required factual and legal documentation to aid in winning cases.
● Provide logistical support, coordination of witnesses, prepare notebooks, scripts, summaries and meeting notes, track data, and provide status updates.
● Prepare legal documents such as briefs, court processes, motion, memoranda, and agreements.

EDUCATION
● The Nigerian Law School 2018 - 2019
B.L; Second Class Honours Division

● Benson Idahosa University, Benin-City 2012 - 2017
LL.B

● Immaculate Conception College, Benin-City 2006- 2011
West Africa Examination Council Certificate

COMPETENCIES

● Effective communication skills
● Bold in front of an audience
● Team work skills
● Interpersonal skills
● Excellent time management
● Strong analytical mind

Abubakar Sani was called to the Bar in 1987 and has been in private legal practice since then. He joined Mike Ozekhome's Chambersin July 2022.

Apart from legal practice, he enjoys research and public commentary on public affairs, from a legal perspective, especially in traditional and new (social) media.

For the past few years (since 2016), he has been a regular contributor to and columnist ("Insight") with ThisdayLawyer, a weekly feature of the most prestigious newspaper in Nigeria - Thisday.

Some of his articles have also appeared in Businessday, Daily Trust, the Punch and Guardian newspapers.

He is also an aspiring prose-poet, with a few published works (on social media) to his name.

In 2013, he successfully overturned a miltary-era decree which restricted student union activities in Nigerian universities to the individual campuses of their universities. In a landmark judgement delivered by Hon. Justice Ademola the Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, invalidated the Students Union Activities Act, 1989 on the ground that it violated the rights of students of Nigerian universities and other institutions of higher learning to freedom of association.

Lady Josephine Mike Ozekhome, LL.M, LL.B (Hons), BL, is the Managing Partner of Mike Ozekhome’s Chambers (Legal Practitioners and Notaries Public): She attended Anne Barracks Nursery School, Yaba (1973-1976), Army Children School, Minna, Niger State (1977-1982) she later attended Federal Government Girls College, Abuloma, Port Harcourt (1982-1988) where she made distinction in the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) in 1988.

Thereafter, she attended the University of Jos, from 1989-1993 where she bagged the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B (Hons.) degree. Between 1993 and 1994, she attended the Nigerian Law School, Lagos where she graduated in flying colours with the Certificate of Barrister at Law (BL) in 1995.

Not satisfied with her garnered laurels, she enrolled at the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, Lagos, where she did her Masters degree with specialization in International Law, Banking and Finance, Insurance and Investment Laws and Corporate Management. She bagged the LL.M degree in the year 2000.

With over 25 years cognate experience, Lady Josephine who oversees the entire Coordination and Administration of the Chambers, including human resources management, welfare, appointment promotion and discipline, also heads and directs the Corporate/Commercial department of the Law firm.

She participated in sensitive corporate matters involving mergers and acquisitions during the Banking Consolidation exercise some years ago. She has also been actively involved in realty/property transactions, children, women and minority rights matters. She is an energetic workaholic who effectively combines the roles of a mother, wife and consummate professional. She is adept at property searches, negotiations, documentation, drafting and perfection of leases, assignments and mortgages. She is happily married to Dr Mike A.A Ozekhome, SAN and they are blessed with children.

Ejieke Onuoha.
He attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and graduated in the year 2006. He later attended the Nigerian Law School,Lagos Campus and was called to the Nigerian Bar in November 2007. He served as a youth corp member in Kano State between September 2007 and August 2008. He has been in active legal practice since then. After stints in some law firms, he joined the law firm of Mike Ozekhome's Chambers in the year 2019 as a senior counsel. He sees himself as a litigation lawyer and his main area of interest is Constitutional and Administration law. Apart from law, he likes reading and writing on contemporary issues.

Godwin Imuetinyan-Osa Iyinbor, Esq,
University and year of graduation: University of Benin - 2006
Law school and year of call: Nigerian Law School Kano Campus - May, 2008
Place of service and year of service: Exempted
Previous law firm work experience and why you left: Onoja, Idaiye & Associates, Junior counsel, 20008 - 2010 - disengaged.
Anthony Agbonlahor & Associates, 2010 - 2012, Junior counsel - voluntarily to acquire more experience in litigation.
How long have you been in active practice: 15 years
Area of strength: Legal Drafting, Research, Litigation.
When you joined MOC: 2nd April, 2012
Other areas of passion asides law: farming, Sports, furnishing and Interior decoration.

PROFILE
- Assistant Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service( Rtd)
- Immigration Attorney
- Expert in Migration Management and Border Control
- Historian
- Political Scientist (International Relations)
- Journalist
• Skilled and passionate with 33 years experience in Immigration and security duties.
• A great team player.
• Highly disciplined and zero tolerance for shoddy jobs.
• Founder/ Chairman, Board of Trustees, Asylum and Refugee Rights Advocacy

Foundation.

Tel: 08033898703
08024262525 Facebook: Okey Ezugwu Instagram:
Twitter: BOkeyEzugwu

Dr. Okey James Ezugwu is a distinguished and accomplished professional with a career spanning 33 years in immigration and security duties and rose to the enviable rank of Assistant Comptroller General in the Nigeria Immigration Service. Born in May 1962, Dr. Ezugwu's journey has been marked by an unwavering commitment to public service and a passion for matters related to migration law, migration management, border control, and international relations. A former journalist with the Nigerian Newspaper of Records, The Guardian, he is an activist and a great advocate for the rights of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. He is the founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Asylum and Refugee Rights Advocates Foundation. He joined the Law firm of Chief Mike Ozokhome’s Chambers(MOC) in October 2023 as a Senior Counsel.
Education:
Dr. Ezugwu's educational journey began at St Dominic Primary School, Ovoko-Ulo through Central School, Ovoko completing his primary education in 1975. Thereafter he proceeded to Christ High School Abor, Udi Local Government Area and Obollo High School, Obollo Eke, Udenu Local Government Area, Enugu State, where he completed his secondary education in 1975. He further pursued his academic interests at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State), earning a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in History in 1986. He obtained his Bachelor of laws degree (LL.B) from University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in 2002 and was called to the Nigerian Bar by the Body of Benchers as Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2004. Dr. Ezugwu later obtained a Master's degree (M.sc) in Political Science (International Relations) from Enugu State University of Science and Technology in 2016, Master of Laws (LL.M) from University of Calabar in 2023 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science (International Relations) from Enugu State University of Science and Technology in 2023.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Oct. 2023 to Date.
Senior Counsel, Chief Mike Ozekhome’s Chambers, No. 55 Nile street,
Opposite Maitama Police Division, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.

1st January 2021 – May, 2022
❖ Assistant Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service( ACGIS)

JUNE 2021 TO MAY 2022. ❖ Comptroller of Immigration Service, Imo State Command

APRIL 2021 – JUNE 2021
❖ Comptroller of Immigration Service, Zone ‘E’ Headquarters, Owerri, Imo State.
JULY 2019 – APRIL 2021
❖ Comptroller of Immigration Service, Cross River State Command, Calabar.

AUGUST 2018 – JULY 2019
❖ Deputy Comptroller/Comptroller Visa Schedule Room, Visa/Residency Directorate, Service Headquarters, Abuja.
OCTOBER 2017 – AUGUST 2018
❖ Acting Comptroller of Immigration in Change of Employment (COE), Redesignation and Renewal, Visa Residency Directorate, Service Headquarters, Abuja.
JANUARY 2017 – AUGUST 2017
❖ Deputy Comptroller of Immigration in charge of Visa Channeling Section, Visa/Residency Directorate, Service Headquarters, Abuja.
MARCH 2016 – JUNE 2016
❖ Acting Comptroller of Immigration Service Ebonyi State Command, Abakaliki.
FEBRUARY 2012 – AUGUST 2016
❖ Assistant /Deputy Comptroller, Passport Control Officer (PCO), Enugu State Command.
APRIL 2011 – FEBRUARY 2012
❖ Chief Superintendent of Immigration Service/ Assistant Comptroller of Immigration service, Pension Unit, Human Resources Directorate, Service Headquarters, Abuja.

JUNE 2010 – JANUARY 2011
❖ Chief Superintendent of Immigration Service, officer in charge, Statistics Unit, Rivers State Command.
APRIL 2010 – JUNE 2010
❖ Chief Superintendent of Immigration in charge, Entry Permits, Rivers State Command.
APRIL 2009 – APRIL 2010
❖ Chief Superintendent of Immigration in Charge, document verification,
Port Harcourt Passport Office, Rivers State Command.

AUGUST 2005 – APRIL 2009
❖ Chief Superintendent of Immigration, Instructor on Immigration Act, Nigeria Immigration Training School, Ahoada, Rivers State.
MARCH 2005 – AUGUST 2005
❖ Superintendent of Immigration, Twicee, Operations, Yobe State Command, Damaturu.
AUGUST 2003 – MARCH 2004
❖ Superintendent of Immigration – Team Leader, Team B, Investigation and Compliance Directorate, Rivers State Command.
JANUARY 2002 – AUGUST 2003
❖ Deputy Superintendent of Immigration Service, Officer in charge, Trafficking in Person/Smuggling of Migrants Unit, Ebonyi State Command.
MARCH 2021 – JANUARY 2001
❖ Divisional Immigration Officer (DIO), Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State Command.
JUNE 1996 – JANUARY 2001
❖ Deputy Superintendent of Immigration Service – Personal Assistant to the Comptroller/Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Command, Uyo.
DECEMBER 1992 – DECEMBER 1994
❖ Assistant Superintendent I, Head shift/Intelligence Officer, Ilella Control Post, Sokoto State Command.
JANUARY 1992 – DECEMBER 1992
❖ Assistant Superintendent I, Divisional Immigration Officer Wurno Local Government Area, Sokoto State Command.
DECEMBER 1991 – JANUARY 1992
❖ Assistant Superintendent I, Writer, Passport Office, Sokoto State Command, Sokoto.
JULY 1991 – NOVEMBER 1991
❖ Assistant Superintendent I, Twicee ECOWAS and African Affairs Section, Niger State Command, Minna.
APRIL 1991 – JULY 1991
❖ Assistant Superintendent of Immigration I, Passenger Control Officer, Nigeria – Benin Republic Border Control Post, SEME.
NOVEMBER 1990 – APRIL 1991
❖ Assistant Superintendent I, Briefing Officer, Visa Counter, Lagos State Command, Lagos

1988 – 1989 LAGOS REPORTER/FOREIGN AFFAIRS ANALYST
• Staff Reporter, Guardian on Sunday, Guardian Newspapers LTD where apart from regular reportorial assignments was an in-house historian and contributor to weekly analysis of current issues in the international arena.

TUTOR :Jan 1980 – Sept. 1982
• Community Secondary School, Umundu Udenu Local Government Area, Enugu State.
• Boys Secondary School, Aku Igbo Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State.

COURSES /SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
❖ Stakeholders’ sensitization programme on Nigeria Visa Policy Document (NVP 2020) with the Theme “Driving Investments through safe Migration Corridors, 31st March, 2022.
❖ Workshop on fraudulent travel document/Impostor detection and prevention of trafficking in person facilitated by the United States Consulate General Lagos, 30th March, 2022, Owerri, Imo state.
** Workshop on Mentorship and succession at the Centre for Managementand Development, Lagos, 2017.

❖ 8thCommand Course at the Command and Staff college Sokoto, 2017
❖ Workshop/Training on document fraud facilitated by the French Government in Portharcourt as part of the cooperation with the Nigerian Government, 2010
❖ Course on Internal Security/Low Intensity Conflict at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji Nigeria – 2008.
❖ Train the trainers workshop on Human Trafficking and Child Labour facilitated by the American Bar Association – African Law initiative supported by USAID – 2007.
❖ Workshop on current Trends in Immigration Organized by the Nigeria Immigration Service, Akwa Ibom State Command, Eket, 1997
❖ 25th Basic Superintendent Course, Nigeria Immigration Service Training School, Kano – 1990.

UNPUBLISHED WORKS:
>The Nigeria Police Force in a Military Era 1966- 1999
> The rights of Aliens in Nigeria 2002
> Herdsmen Attacks and the Dilema of the Nigeria Immigration Service 2017.
>Appraisal of Legal Framework for the Management of Migrants in Nigeria, LL.M thesis 2023

> Migration Management and the challenges of Internal Security along Cameroun- Nigeria border in Cross River State, 1999—2021, Ph.D Thesis, 2023.

University: Benson Idahosa University
Year of graduation: 2007
Law school: Nigerian Law School, Lagos
Year of call: 2013
Active practice: 2013 till date
Area of strength: Property law, Taxation law and Legal drafting.
Joined MOC: 2014

Queen-Ubokutom is a Principal counsel in Mike Ozekohme Chambers. She is a goal oriented, and diligent lawyer with an excellent mind who approaches every project with utmost commitment
She has been instrumental in providing clients with top notch solutions to seemingly knotty legal issues. She is a highly disciplined lawyer with a penchant for excellence. Her keen intuition and high emotional intelligence are natural attributes she posses which makes her perfectly suited for her career path.
Queen graduated with a second class upper from the prestigious University of Calabar in 2012 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2013. Prior to joining Mike Ozekohme's Chamber in 2021, she was in active legal practice and effectively delivered results across various courts, tribunals, committees dispute resolution centers and with law enforcement agencies. In all of these, she exerted her wealth of experience from counseling, pre-trial, adversarial trials and appeals.
Queen is an astute Legal researcher, interesting conversationalist, she enjoys listening to TED Talks and has an unconventional taste for swimming and watching crimes scene investigation documentaries.

Wilson Ibhazobe is a highly inspired and resourceful legal Practitioner. He is an alumnus of Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, Edo state, Nigeria, where he obtained an LLB degree in Law. He then attended the Nigerian Law School, Baguada, Kano State, Nigeria and was called to the Nigerian Bar.

He has an immeasurable interest in Law practice in Nigeria, especially in the areas of: Property Law, Criminal Law, Company Law, Commercial Law, Customary Law, Election Petition, Banking Law, Probate, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Oil and Gas Law, and General Litigation.

Wilson is a professional to the core with an excellent working ethics, responsiveness and sociability, which has drawn commendations from colleagues and the bench.

Since joining this prestigious Law Firm, Wilson has proven to be a valuable asset to the legal team and indeed the legal profession in general.

Jeffrey Iluobe Itua is an alumnus of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma in Edo State, where he obtained Bachelors of Law Degree (LL.B. Hons.) and was called to the Nigerian Bar in October, 2015.

Jeffrey is an abstute legal practitioner with cognizable legal practice cutting across civil and criminal litigation; arbitration; corporate, commercial and property law practice, etc.
Jeffrey is highly assertive, dedicated to duty and greatly resourceful.

Oluchi Vivian Uche , Miss, is a Counsel in the Abuja office of Mike Ozekhome Chambers.
She is a smart, brilliant and goal oriented lawyer, with a passion for excellence and interest in proffering to legal problems. She posses adequate competence in litigation, legal researching , constitutional and Police related matters. She has further demonstrated her competence in landmark cases she has closely worked on with the Chief Counsel/Head of Chambers (Chief Mike A.A Ozekhome, SAN). Her prowess and ability to excellently deliver on urgents tasks under pressure also lends credence to her expertise.
She graduated from the Abia State University in the year 2014, where she obtained her first degree in Law. She then immediately proceeded to the Nigerian Law School, Yola Campus same year and was there upon called to the Nigerian Bar in the year 2015, upon graduation. She further proceeded for her compulsory one year National Youth Service Corps and was posted to the Bayelsa State Judiciary , Bayelsa State where she work as a Research Assistant to a Judge. She is currently in active legal practice since her call to the Nigerian Bar and has been privileged to work with reputable law firms across the Federation. She has passion litigation, legal research , legal drafting, facts finding and evidence gathering.
Her non legal passion is cooking.

AZUBUIKE SOLOMON, ESQ.
University: Delta State University, Abraka.
Year of graduation: 2016.
Law School: Augustine Nnamani Campus, Agbani, Enugu.
Year of call: 2017.
Active practice: 2017 till date.
Areas of strength: Litigation, research, drafting, advocacy.
Joined MOC: December, 2020.
Hubbies: watching and playing football, reading and listening to radio.

University and year of graduation: University of Plymouth, UK (2017)
Law school and year of call: Nigerian Law School, Bwari Campus (2018)
Place of service and year of service: Mike Ozekhome’s Chambers (November 2018 – October 2019)
How long have you been in active practice: 2 years
Higher qualifications:
1.Masters in Law (LL.M), 2020, University of Exeter
2.Masters in Business Administration (MBA), 2021, Geofidel Institute for Gender Studies
Area of strength: Corporate law, Oil and Gas law, Constitutional law and Arbitration
Key qualities:
1.Drafting
2.Research
3.Leadership
Other passion:
1.Reading
2.Sports

NGOZI THEODORA (Mrs), LL.M, MsC.

Prince Damola Seriki is an accomplished legal professional with a passion for serving and contributing to his community. Graduating with an LLB from the University of Kent, Canterbury, Prince Damola was an elected representative of the Kent Law School, showcasing his leadership and commitment to his peers. Notably, he played a pivotal role as a founding member of the Kent African Summit and as the Vice-president of the West African Union at the University of Kent. This demonstrated his active involvement and dedication to various leadership positions, earning him recognition such as the prestigious Master of Eliot College Prize for Best Contribution to Community Building.

In pursuit of his commitment to legal excellence, Prince Damola continued to deepen his understanding of the legal landscape by attending the Nigerian Law School in Abuja. He was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar in 2019, solidifying his expertise in the Nigerian legal system. Prior to his admission to the Bar, he honed his legal skills through active participation in the award-winning Kent Law Clinic, gaining practical experience and a robust foundation in legal practice.

Furthering his legal education, Prince Damola pursued a Master of Law (LLM) in International Business Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science. During this period, he delved into global issues within international business law, including competition law, international economic law, intellectual property, contract, and arbitration law. His dissertation on the Neo-colonial character of international law showcased his analytical skills and deep understanding of complex legal concepts.

Following his LLB and LLM, Prince Damola continued to deepen his legal acumen through active participation in volunteer legal work and subsequent work experiences in prestigious law firms. He gained practical experience in various areas of law, including corporate and commercial law, litigation, legal drafting, arbitration, and more. Prince Damola's vibrant personality and eagerness to learn make him a young, dynamic, and amiable lawyer. His openness to new challenges and dedication to adapting to diverse situations set him apart as a valuable asset in the legal profession.

Education
- LLM, International Business Law, London School of Economics and Political Science (2021)
- LLB, University of Kent, UK (2018)
- Nigerian Law School, Abuja (B.L, 2019)

Work Experience
- Legal Consultant, D.A. Awosika SAN & Partners (Abuja, Nigeria)
- Associate, A & K Akingbade LLP (Abuja, Nigeria)
- Junior Associate, J-K Gadzama LLP (Abuja, Nigeria)
- Legal Receptionist, Kent Law Clinic (Kent, England)

Practice Areas
- Corporate & Commercial Law
- Litigation & Legal Drafting
- International Business Law
- Arbitration/ADR
- Banking and Finance
- Property Law
- Copyright Law

Professional Association
- Nigerian Bar Association
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK)

- Assistant Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service( Rtd)
- Immigration Attorney
- Expert in Migration Management and Border Control
- Historian
- Political Scientist (International Relations)
- Journalist
• Skilled and passionate with 33 years experience in Immigration and security duties.
• A great team player.
• Highly disciplined and zero tolerance for shoddy jobs.
• Founder/ Chairman, Board of Trustees, Asylum and Refugee Rights Advocacy Foundation.

Dr. Okey James Ezugwu is a distinguished and accomplished professional with a career spanning 33 years in immigration and security duties and rose to the enviable rank of Assistant Comptroller General in the Nigeria Immigration Service. Born in May 1962, Dr. Ezugwu's journey has been marked by an unwavering commitment to public service and a passion for matters related to migration law, migration management, border control, and international relations. A former journalist with the Nigerian Newspaper of Records, The Guardian, he is an activist and a great advocate for the rights of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. He is the founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Asylum and Refugee Rights Advocates Foundation. He joined the Law firm of Chief Mike Ozokhome’s Chambers(MOC) in October 2023 as a Senior Counsel.
Education:
Dr. Ezugwu's educational journey began at St Dominic Primary School, Ovoko-Ulo through Central School, Ovoko completing his primary education in 1975. Thereafter he proceeded to Christ High School Abor, Udi Local Government Area and Obollo High School, Obollo Eke, Udenu Local Government Area, Enugu State, where he completed his secondary education in 1975. He further pursued his academic interests at the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State), earning a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in History in 1986. He obtained his Bachelor of laws degree (LL.B) from University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State in 2002 and was called to the Nigerian Bar by the Body of Benchers as Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 2004. Dr. Ezugwu later obtained a Master's degree (M.sc) in Political Science (International Relations) from Enugu State University of Science and Technology in 2016, Master of Laws (LL.M) from University of Calabar in 2023 and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Political Science (International Relations) from Enugu State University of Science and Technology in 2023.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Oct. 2023 to Date.
Senior Counsel, Chief Mike Ozekhome’s Chambers, No. 55 Nile street,
Opposite Maitama Police Division, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.

1st January 2021 – May, 2022
❖ Assistant Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Service( ACGIS)

JUNE 2021 TO MAY 2022. ❖ Comptroller of Immigration Service, Imo State Command

APRIL 2021 – JUNE 2021
❖ Comptroller of Immigration Service, Zone ‘E’ Headquarters, Owerri, Imo State.
JULY 2019 – APRIL 2021
❖ Comptroller of Immigration Service, Cross River State Command, Calabar.

AUGUST 2018 – JULY 2019
❖ Deputy Comptroller/Comptroller Visa Schedule Room, Visa/Residency Directorate, Service Headquarters, Abuja.
OCTOBER 2017 – AUGUST 2018
❖ Acting Comptroller of Immigration in Change of Employment (COE), Redesignation and Renewal, Visa Residency Directorate, Service Headquarters, Abuja.
JANUARY 2017 – AUGUST 2017
❖ Deputy Comptroller of Immigration in charge of Visa Channeling Section, Visa/Residency Directorate, Service Headquarters, Abuja.
MARCH 2016 – JUNE 2016
❖ Acting Comptroller of Immigration Service Ebonyi State Command, Abakaliki.
FEBRUARY 2012 – AUGUST 2016
❖ Assistant /Deputy Comptroller, Passport Control Officer (PCO), Enugu State Command.
APRIL 2011 – FEBRUARY 2012
❖ Chief Superintendent of Immigration Service/ Assistant Comptroller of Immigration service, Pension Unit, Human Resources Directorate, Service Headquarters, Abuja.

JUNE 2010 – JANUARY 2011
❖ Chief Superintendent of Immigration Service, officer in charge, Statistics Unit, Rivers State Command.
APRIL 2010 – JUNE 2010
❖ Chief Superintendent of Immigration in charge, Entry Permits, Rivers State Command.
APRIL 2009 – APRIL 2010
❖ Chief Superintendent of Immigration in Charge, document verification,
Port Harcourt Passport Office, Rivers State Command.

AUGUST 2005 – APRIL 2009
❖ Chief Superintendent of Immigration, Instructor on Immigration Act, Nigeria Immigration Training School, Ahoada, Rivers State.
MARCH 2005 – AUGUST 2005
❖ Superintendent of Immigration, Twicee, Operations, Yobe State Command, Damaturu.
AUGUST 2003 – MARCH 2004
❖ Superintendent of Immigration – Team Leader, Team B, Investigation and Compliance Directorate, Rivers State Command.
JANUARY 2002 – AUGUST 2003
❖ Deputy Superintendent of Immigration Service, Officer in charge, Trafficking in Person/Smuggling of Migrants Unit, Ebonyi State Command.
MARCH 2021 – JANUARY 2001
❖ Divisional Immigration Officer (DIO), Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State Command.
JUNE 1996 – JANUARY 2001
❖ Deputy Superintendent of Immigration Service – Personal Assistant to the Comptroller/Public Relations Officer, Akwa Ibom State Command, Uyo.
DECEMBER 1992 – DECEMBER 1994
❖ Assistant Superintendent I, Head shift/Intelligence Officer, Ilella Control Post, Sokoto State Command.
JANUARY 1992 – DECEMBER 1992
❖ Assistant Superintendent I, Divisional Immigration Officer Wurno Local Government Area, Sokoto State Command.
DECEMBER 1991 – JANUARY 1992
❖ Assistant Superintendent I, Writer, Passport Office, Sokoto State Command, Sokoto.
JULY 1991 – NOVEMBER 1991
❖ Assistant Superintendent I, Twicee ECOWAS and African Affairs Section, Niger State Command, Minna.
APRIL 1991 – JULY 1991
❖ Assistant Superintendent of Immigration I, Passenger Control Officer, Nigeria – Benin Republic Border Control Post, SEME.
NOVEMBER 1990 – APRIL 1991
❖ Assistant Superintendent I, Briefing Officer, Visa Counter, Lagos State Command, Lagos

1988 – 1989 LAGOS REPORTER/FOREIGN AFFAIRS ANALYST
• Staff Reporter, Guardian on Sunday, Guardian Newspapers LTD where apart from regular reportorial assignments was an in-house historian and contributor to weekly analysis of current issues in the international arena.

TUTOR :Jan 1980 – Sept. 1982
• Community Secondary School, Umundu Udenu Local Government Area, Enugu State.
• Boys Secondary School, Aku Igbo Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State.

COURSES /SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
❖ Stakeholders’ sensitization programme on Nigeria Visa Policy Document (NVP 2020) with the Theme “Driving Investments through safe Migration Corridors, 31st March, 2022.
❖ Workshop on fraudulent travel document/Impostor detection and prevention of trafficking in person facilitated by the United States Consulate General Lagos, 30th March, 2022, Owerri, Imo state.
** Workshop on Mentorship and succession at the Centre for Managementand Development, Lagos, 2017.

❖ 8thCommand Course at the Command and Staff college Sokoto, 2017
❖ Workshop/Training on document fraud facilitated by the French Government in Portharcourt as part of the cooperation with the Nigerian Government, 2010
❖ Course on Internal Security/Low Intensity Conflict at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji Nigeria – 2008.
❖ Train the trainers workshop on Human Trafficking and Child Labour facilitated by the American Bar Association – African Law initiative supported by USAID – 2007.
❖ Workshop on current Trends in Immigration Organized by the Nigeria Immigration Service, Akwa Ibom State Command, Eket, 1997
❖ 25th Basic Superintendent Course, Nigeria Immigration Service Training School, Kano – 1990.
UNPUBLISHED WORKS:
>The Nigeria Police Force in a Military Era 1966- 1999
> The rights of Aliens in Nigeria 2002
> Herdsmen Attacks and the Dilema of the Nigeria Immigration Service 2017.
>Appraisal of Legal Framework for the Management of Migrants in Nigeria, LL.M thesis 2023

> Migration Management and the challenges of Internal Security along Cameroun- Nigeria border in Cross River State, 1999—2021, Ph.D Thesis, 2023.

CAREER OBJECTIVES:
• Looking to apply knowledge of government regulations, law, legal codes, precedents in the position of a lawyer.
• To build upon a progressive experience in the legal field as a lawyer and apply the skills that I have achieved related to clerical duties, court proceedings, and management strategies.
• To gain a position that provides a platform that encourages skills involving critical thinking, complex problem solving and effective decision making that also allows for career advancement by using managerial and administrative talents.
• To contribute a solid education in law, along with years of experience in creative decision making and resolving conflict.
EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 10TH 2018 – TILL DATE
JUNIOR COUNSEL, MIKE OZEKHOME’S CHAMBERS
• Litigation
• Taking Client’s Briefs
• Preparing Correspondences
• Legal/General Research
• Writing of Articles
• Working as a team with other lawyers in preparing court processes
• Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency
EDUCATION
SEPTEMBER 1999 - 2005
QUEENS CHOICE NUSERY AND PRIMARY SCHOOL
PRIMARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE
SEPTEMBER 2005 – JULY 2006
ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL.
SEPTEMBER 2006 – JULY 2008
CALEB INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE.
JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE.
SEPTEMBER 2008 – JULY 2011
HONEYLAND COLLEGE
SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION.
JANUARY 2012
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
BARCHELOR IN ARTS
SEPTEMBER 2020
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL, BWARI. ABUJA
BARRISTER AT LAW. (B.L)
SKILLS
• EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION AND WRITING SKILLS
• LITIGATION
• EXCELLENT RESEARCH SKILLS
• LEGAL WRITING
• ABILITY TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE AND MINIMAL SUPERVISION
• EXCELLENT CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS
• ANALYTIC SKILLS
• EXCELLENT COMPUTING SKILLS

Jemilat is a dedicated legal professional with 3 years post-call experience. She is skilled at research, interpreting legal documents, successfully negotiating settlements, navigating law enforcement agencies, handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, meeting tight deadlines, leveraging resources and effectively communicating with clients. She also has a thorough understanding of precedents, legal drafting and contracts. She has interests in, civil and criminal litigation, election petitions, trade and international law, business law and corporate law and practice. She is adept at building rapport with clients; developing lasting professional relationships and offering sound legal advice and support to clients. She is a graduate of the prestigious Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State and a member of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators.

As a skilled lawyer, I have an impressive educational background that laid the foundation for a potentially successful career in law. I attended Al Hikmah University from 2015 to 2020, where I pursued a rigorous academic journey and obtained my LLB degree. My dedication and commitment to my studies are evident in the achievements I attained during this period.
Building upon my foundational knowledge, I further honed my legal expertise by attending the Nigerian Law School from 2021 to 2022. It was here that I sharpened my legal acumen and practical skills, ultimately earning a BL degree. My determination and hard work paid off when I was called to the Nigerian Bar in December of 2022, marking a significant milestone not just in my professional career but through my entire life.
Aside from excelling in academics, I possess a diverse range of interests beyond the realm of law. My passion for politics, philosophy, entertainment, and sports not only makes me a well-rounded individual but also equips me with valuable insights and perspectives that can enhance my legal advocacy.
As a lawyer, my strengths lie in legal research and writing, enabling me to construct compelling and well-founded arguments to support my clients' cases. My adeptness in dispute resolution further enhances my ability to negotiate and mediate effectively, seeking fair and just resolutions for my clients.

Barr. Kamsy Izunaso
From a young age, she knew she wanted to make a difference in the world through the pursuit of justice. Her journey began at Cobham Hall, Kent where she attained her International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma before proceeding to the University of Bristol, where she secured her LLB with stellar results and immersed herself in various legal internships.
Despite facing biases and challenges, she persisted. Fuelled by her passion for advocacy and litigation, she went on to attend the Nigerian Law School- Abuja campus. Throughout law school, she excelled academically, actively participating in moot court competitions and legal clinics.
Following graduation, Barr. Izunaso began her legal career as an associate at the ever prominent Mike Ozekhome’s Chambers. Her dedication, diligence, and exceptional legal skills quickly earned them recognition among colleagues and clients.