Maritime Law and Practice in Nigeria

About the Book

About the Book Paucity of literature in the area of maritime law in Nigeria was what motivated the author to embark on this project and as such this book is the author’s attempt to contribute to the bridging of the gap in knowledge in this area of the law. This book is written in simple and understandable English to ensure fluidity of reading. It is presented in such a way as to provide information in the areas of commercial law, carriage of goods by sea, maritime law as well as practical steps in maritime law litigation and related actions. Particular consideration has been given to the study of carriage of dangerous goods by sea, a subject which existing legal literature in Nigeria merely mentioned in passing. Suffice it to say that this book is the first Nigerian legal literature that has explored that subject, taking into consideration our domestic laws and international treaties; most of which are yet to be ratified and domesticated in Nigeria. Though the work has Nigeria as its geographical location it has discussed the subject with comparative analysis of contemporary development in some areas of maritime law; with special reference to the United Kingdom and the United States. It is the author’s belief that this book, apart from providing practical guide to maritime litigation in Nigeria, would also serve as veritable tool for teaching and studying of maritime law and related courses in Nigerian Universities and other territory institutions and would be immeasurably useful to legal practitioners, members of the bench an research fellows. Dr. C. O. Chijioke Faculty of Law Abia State University

About the Author

About the Author Dr. Collins Obioma Chijioke hails from Akekwe Amamba Uzuakoli in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State Nigeria. He had his primary and Secondary School education at Army Children’s School Epe, Lagos State and Methodist College Uzuakoli respectively. He obtained his Higher School Certificate at Government College Umuahia and emerged the best student in the whole Imo State; a feat that earned him admission into the University of Lagos where he studied law and graduated with honours. He holds the following additional qualifications: M.sc in International Relations (University of Uyo) LL.M, Abia State University and Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy in Law) Abia State University. He is also a member of the London Court of International Arbitration. He has published four law text books and more than thirty legal articles of excellent quality. He is presently a Lecturer in the Faculty of Law of Abia State University. His marriage to Mrs. Nonye Collins – Chijioke is blessed with four children. Author’s contact 2348035524178 2348163202222 collinschijioke@yahoo.com www.collinschijioke.org