Okafo Chukwunonso

Biography

Professor Okafo is the Editor-in-Chief of Law and Policy Review. He is also the Associate Editor of Journal of Law and Conflict Resolution. Furthermore, he serves on the editorial boards of other professional journals, including Race and Justice: An International Journal; African Journal of Criminology and Justice Studies; and Journal of Contemporary Law. Finally, in addition to his professional attainments, Professor Okafo displays robust leadership qualities in the sphere of social and cultural organizing. These qualities are rooted in his strong belief in, and commitment to, indigenous customs and traditions – together with relevant, sensible foreign ideas and approaches – as the necessary foundation for a credible, sustainable, and progressive modern State. For instance, from January 2007 to December 2008, he served as the Vice-President of Nigerians in Tidewater Virginia (NITVA) (NITVA is an association of Nigerians residing in eight United States cities). Subsequently, he was elected and he served as President, 2009 and 2010. Owing to his sterling leadership as President, he was unanimously re-elected for a second two-year term.

Research Interest

International Law And Jurisprudence