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Mary-Ann AJAYI

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Mary-Ann Onoshioke Ajayi, is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria and a Professor of Law at the College of Law Bowen University. She holds an LL. B; B.L; LL.M and PhD, from the University of Ibadan. She started her teaching career in 2008 at the Faculty of Law, Lead City University, Ibadan where she served as Sub-Dean between 2012 and 2016. Her areas of interest in in research are: Comparative African Jurisprudence, Human rights, Gender Justice and Labour Law. She has researched extensively on these areas and presented papers at both national and International conferences. She belongs to a number of Professional Associations some of which are: The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA); FIDA; National Association of law Teachers (NALT); International Association for the Study of Forced Migration (ISAFM). She currently serves as the first Vice President, Society for Protection of Animal Rights (SARP). She has served in various committees within the University one of which is Head of Unit, Extended Remedial Programme and the Chairman of the ERP Committee. She is currently the Programme Coordinator at the College of Law, Bowen University.

Education

University Education With Dates: – 

  • University of Ibadan (LL.B) 1995-2001
  • Nigerian Law School (B.L) 2002-2003
  • University of Ibadan (LL.M) 2005-2006
  • University of Ibadan (Ph.D) 2012-2016

Academic Qualifications Obtained With Dates: – 

  • LL. B (Hons.) Sept 24, 2001 University of Ibadan 
  • Bar Final Certificate (B.L), July 1, 2003 Council of Legal Education 
  • LL.M, Oct 6, 2006 University of Ibadan
  • Doctor of Philosophy, April 11, 2016 University of Ibadan
Research
  • The Marriage Institution in a Plural Society – The Nigerian Experience (Unpublished LL.B University of Ibadan).
  • Critical Appraisal of Arbitration as an Effective Method of Dispute Resolution: The Nigerian Experience (Unpublished LL.M Thesis), University of Ibadan.).
  • Dynamics of Succession and Inheritance Rights among the Women of Avianwu, Edo State, Nigeria. (Unpublished PhD Thesis) African Law Unit, Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan.).
  • Animal Welfare and the legal issues relating to the Captivity of Wild Animals in Nigeria.
  • Right of unmarried females to access assisted reproductive technology in Nigeria.
Institutional Service
  • Member Programme Board College of Law
  • Member, College Review Panel
  • Acting Head of Department Public and International Law. October, 2017
  • Acting HOD Public and International Law July 2- August 4, 2019
  • Staff Adviser, Equity Chambers 2019 till date.
  • Member Planning Committee for Annual Distinguished Lectures, 2018 and 2019
  • Assisting the Programme Coordinator 
  • Acting Programme coordinator, August 2019/2020
  • Acting Programme Coordinator, August 2020/2021 Academic Session
  • Programme Coordinator 2021/22 Academic Session
  • Member College Board of Law
  • Faculty Representative, Faculty of Humanities 2017
  • Member, Organising Committee Distinguished Guest lecture. 2017
  • Member, Organising Committee Career Lecture, 2017
  • Assistant Editor, Bowen Law Journal, 2017/2018 Academic session.
  • Faculty Representative, Faculty of Humanities 2018/2019
  • Faculty Representative, Workshop on Research for Academic Staff, 2019.
  • Faculty Representative, Staff Welfare 2018/2019 
  • Assistant Editor Bowen Journal Editor, 2018/2019 Academic Session.
  • Secretary Bowen University Faculty of Law Journal 2019/2020
  • Faculty Representative College of Liberal Studies 2019/2020
  • Lead Presenter, “Teaching Notes and Tutorials, Enduring Values and Sustaining Legacies. Paper presented NALT Conference, 2019. Venue, University of Ibadan, Oyo State.
  • College Representative, College of Liberal Studies 2020/2021 – .
  • Acting Provost, August-September 2021
  • Assisting and representing the Provost whenever called upon to do so. 
  • Chairman Planning committee NUC Accreditation, 2022
  • Member Rebranding and Repositioning Committee Bowen University, 2019 till date.
  • Board Member Bowen Commercial Services (BCS) Management Board. 2020 till date.
  • Chairman, Draft Proposal on Amendments of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, 2019/2020. Report submitted 15, January, 2020.
  • Member Committee on Verification of Certificates 2019.
  • Head of Unit and Chairman Extended Remedial Programme, 2019/2020 Chairman Extended Remedial Programme Committee, 2019/2020
  • Member Ad-Hoc Committee on the Planning and Execution of Send-off for the Erstwhile Chancellor and the Investiture of New Chancellor. 28 August, 2019/2020.
  • Head of Unit and Chairman Extended Remedial Programme, 2020/2021 Academic Session.
  • Member, 20th Anniversary Planning Committee., 2021.
  • Anchor, Booth Camp Research for Impact, 2021.
  • Faculty Representative Business Committee of Senate (BCOS) 2020/21 till date 
  • Faculty Representative Board of Post Graduate School 2020/21
  • Member Bowen Confab Committee 2022.
  • Member, Sub-Committee Compendium Committee: April, 2022.
  • Anchor, Booth Camp Research for Impact, June 21, 2022.
  • Chairman 4th Distinguished Guest lecture Planning Committee.
  • Member Bowen Research Ethics Committee, 2022.
  • Member, Committee to Review Management’s Response to the Visitation Panel Report for Publication. January, 2023.
  • Member, review of Bowen University Guidelines for appointment and Promotion, 2023.
  • Chair, Parallel Session at the First joint International conference. Religion and Ethnicity in the Making of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic. Wednesday 14th -16th December, 2022.
  • Member Vice Chancellor’s Valedictory Planning Committee.
Professional Service
  • Member Legal Committee, Oritamefa Baptist Church, Total Garden Ibadan.
  • Vice President, Society for the Protection of Animals (SARP) 2020 till date.
  • Legal Adviser.
Selected Publications
  1. Adekunle T.K and Ajayi, M.O., 2016. The Challenges of Human Security among Displaced Women and Children in the North-East Nigeria, In: Gender Based Violence in Nigeria and Beyond. 2016. Institute of Peace and Strategic Studies, pp.157-73. (Contribution 50%).
  2. Ajayi, M.O., 2017. Political Franchise of Nigerians in Diaspora: A Call for Urgent Legislative Intervention. Awise Agbaye: The Voice of the Oracles, Editors: Akin Ibidapo-Obe& Chiedozie Okoro. Concept Publications; Lagos. ISBN 978-978-55101-9-5, pp. 159-79. (Contribution: 100%).
  3. Ajayi, M.O., 2019. Achieving Equitable Rights to Access Justice through Demystifying Customary Law Philosophies in Africa. In: Babcock Essays on Contemporary Legal Issues Law, Science and the Politics of Knowledge in Africa. Babcock Journal 2:177-194. Chapter 11. (Ed) by Isaac O. Agbede, Deji Olanrewaju and Ayoyemi Lawal-Arowolo. Also available at https://store.lawpavilion.com/publications/18. (Contribution 100%) 
  4. Amechi, E.P and Ajayi, M.O., 2019. Regulating the Transboundary Movement of E-Waste into Africa: The Imperative of National Regulatory Measures. In: The Environment, Legal Issues and Critical Policies: An African Perspective. LexisNexis, International Bar Association (IBA) United Kingdom, pp 63-75. ISBN/ISSN 9780639007366. Available online at https://store.lexisnexis.co.za>details (Contribution 50%) 
  5. Ajayi, M.O., 2021. An Analysis of The Legal Framework on Animal Welfare In Nigeria And United Kingdom. In: Essays in Human Rights. A Publication of the Department of Public and International Law (Ed.) Mosunmola Imasogie. 366-400. (Contribution 100%)
  6. Ajayi, M.O., 2010 “Overview of the Law of Rape in Nigeria in Comparison with other Criminal Jurisdiction’s”. International Federation of Women Lawyers Law Journal. Vol.1. A Publication of FIDA Oyo State. 1:46-52. (Contribution: 100%).
  7. Ajayi, M.O., 2013 “Customary Law Practices and their Effect on Women and Female Children in the Northern Parts of Edo State, Nigeria”. Journal of the Institute of African Studies University of Ibadan. ISSN 0002-0087 37(3): 47-57. (Contribution: 100%).
  8. Olu Ojedokun and Ajayi, M.O., 2015. “The Role of Ubuntu South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Oputa Panel Revisited”. Ibadan Journal of Peace and Development. University of Ibadan. ISSN 2276-7267, 5 & 6:200-15. (Contribution: 50%).
  9. David Tarh-Akong Eyongndi and Ajayi, M.O. 2015-2016. “The Principles of Voluntariness and Equality under Nigerian Labour Law: Myth or Reality?” University of Ibadan Journal of Private and Business Law (UIJPL) 9:190-221. (Contribution 50%)
  10. Ajayi, M.O 2016. “African Women in the Cross-Currents of Customary and Contemporary Law: Idealism and Reality in Conflict”. Faculty of Law Journal, Lead City University Journal, (LCULJ ) ISSN 2504-9747, 2:44-54. (Contribution: 100%)
  11. Ajayi, M.O; Eyongndi D.T and Onu K.O.N., 2016. “Arbitrability and the Doctrine of Party Autonomy under Nigerian Arbitration law: Same or Strange Bed fellows? Journal of Public and International Law. University of Ibadan. UIJPIL, ISSN 1595-7047. 6:162-183. (Contribution 50%).
  12. Ajayi, M.O & Fabode-Balogun, C.A., 2017. “The Scope and Relevance of Customary Arbitration Vis a Vis Litigation in the Contemporary Nigerian Society”. Bowen Law Journal 1:46-68. (Contribution 60%).
  13. Ajayi, M.O. 2017., “Gender Balancing Inheritance and Leadership Roles of Women in Avianwu Community of Edo State Nigeria: Exploring the Role of the law”. African Notes, Journal of the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan. ISSN 0002-0087. 41 (1&2):101-12. (Contribution 100%).
  14. Ajayi, M.O., 2017. “Dynamics of Customary Property Rights and its Economic Effect on Gender-Base Acquisition of Property Among the people of Avianwu”. International Journal of Legal Studies and Research (IJLSR) School of Technology, law and Development. The West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences. India. ISSN (O):2278-4764. Vol 6(1): 39-54. Also available at, https://pdfkul.com. (Contribution 100%)
  15. Eyongndi D.T, and Ajayi, M.O., 2017 “Appraisal of the Electoral Act, 2017 and Abolition of Inherited Electoral Votes in Nigeria”. University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) Law Journal of Private and Property Law. (UJPPL) ISSN: 2534-6181.2(1):128-139. (Contribution 50%).
  16. Ajayi, M.O. & Eyongndi D.T., 2018. “An Examination of Noise Pollution: A Call for Regulation and Stringent Enforcement of Existing Laws”. Journal of Private and Property Law. Faculty of Law Benson Idahosa University. 1(1): 88-108. Also available at http://www.blu.edu.ng>201. (Contribution 60%).
  17. M.C. Ogwezzy; Ajayi, M.O and O.O. Ogwezzy., 2018. “Deceit: When Words of Silence Becomes Offensive and Actionable in Tort”. University of Benin Law Journal. UBLJ 18(1) 169-95(Contribution 50%).
  18. Ajayi, M.O. 2018. “Constitutionality of Succession and Inheritance Rights of Women in the South East Nigeria”. Journal of Private Law, Faculty of Law University of JOS. ISBN: 978-32562-2-X. 2(1):267-281. (Contribution 100%).
  19. Ajayi, M.O and Emeka Polycap Amechi (2018) Corruption in Nigeria: Protection of Women and Children. African Journal of Criminal Law and Jurisprudence. International Centre for Law and Democracy Studies. Faculty of Law, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. ISSN: 2550-746X. 3:69-8. Also available at https://journals.ezenwaohaetorc.org (Contribution 60%).
  20. Ajayi, M.O. (2018). “The Impacts of Nigerian Constitutions on National Coherence and Governance.” Obafemi Awolowo Law Journal, University of Ife. ISSN: 0796-8741 University of Ife 1(1):261-285. (Contribution 100%).
  21. Ajayi, M.O. (2018). “Sexual Harassment in Learning Institutions: A Comparative Perspective of Legislation Curtailing this Vice in Select Jurisdictions. Port Harcourt, Law Journal, Faculty of Law, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt. ISSN: 1595-1790. 7(3):345-363. (Contribution 100%).
  22. Ajayi, M.O and Eyongndi, D.T., 2018. Towards Sustaining the New Tide of Female Inheritance Right to Land among the Igbo People of Nigeria”. Elizade University Law Journal, (EULJ).1 184-97. (Contribution 60%). 
  23. Adelakun, O and Ajayi, M.O 2018. “Enforceability of Socio-Economic Rights in Africa”. Journal of Private and Business law, Faculty of Law, Nasarawa State University. 1(1):47-61. (Contribution 50%).
  24. Adekunle, T. and Ajayi, M.O (2018). “The Quagmire of Noise Pollution and other Interferences with the Enjoyment of Land among Nigerians”. Beijing Law Review (BLR), China. Doi: 10.4236/blr.2018.95038. 9(5):697-708. Also available at https://www.scrip.org>journals>pa. (Contribution 50%).
  25. Ajayi, M.O and Adelakun, O., 2018. “Surrogacy and its Implications in Nigeria: Emerging Issues in Women’s Reproductive Rights”. ABUAD Journal of Public and International Law. Afe Bababalola University. 4(1):187-204. (Contribution 50%).
  26. Ajayi, M.O and Eyongndi, D.T., 2019. “Legal Status of Casual Employees under Nigerian Labour Law: The Imperative for Legal Reforms”. University of Benin Law Journal (UBLJ) ISSSN 1117-8035, 19(1):160-86. (Contribution 60%)
  27. Ajayi, M.O. Nwaechefu, H., 2019. “Land Rights under Customary Law: An Examination of the Dichotomy in the Rule Quid Quid Plantatur Solo Solo Cedit. International Review of Law and Jurisprudence”. (IRLJ) International Centre for law and Democracy Studies, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Nigeria. 1(2):147-153, Also available at https://www.nigerianjournalsonline.com> (Contribution 60%).
  28. Ajayi, M.O. and Nwaechefu, H., 2019. Confusion in the Field of Locus Standi: Case of Governor of Ekiti State v. Fakiyesi. Redeemer University Law Journal. 2:166-179, Also available at http://ir.library.ui.edu.ng>bit. (Contribution 80%).
  29. Ajayi, M.O., 2019. “The Supreme Court on Remedies for Termination of Master Servant Relations Vis-à-vis Security of Employment: Need for a judicial Rethink”. University of Jos Law Journal. Plateau State. 1(1):179-191. (Contribution 100%)
  30. Ajayi, M.O., 2018. “Balancing Medical Doctor’s Hippocratic Oath and Freedom of Association under the Nigerian Labour Law”. Unizik Law Journal, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. 14:1-27. Also available at https://journals.ezenwahaohaetorc.org. (Contribution 100%
  31. Ajayi, M.O., 2019. “Lagos Arbitration Law: A Mere Revision or Innovation”? The Journal of Private and Property Law, Abia State University Law Journal 2 (1):1-11. (Contribution 100%).
  32. Ajayi, M.O., 2019. “The Inter-Jurisdictional Perceptions on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of Women in, the Development of Democracies in Nigeria”. Journal of Private & Comparative Law. Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. 12:59-79. (Contribution 100%).
  33. Nwaechefu, H & Ajayi, M.O, 2019. “The Persistent Breach of Human Rights by Personnel of the Nigerian Police Force as Recorded in 2016 to 2018: A Call for International Attention”. Global Journal of Politics and Law Research (GJPLR). European Centre for Research Training and Development UK. Also available at https://www.eajournals.org>journals. Online ISSN: 2053-6593. 7(3):1-15. (Contribution 50%).
  34. Ajayi, M. O and Eyongndi, D.T., 2019. “The Supreme Court of Nigeria and Development of Legal Practice: The Supreme Courts Voyage of Distinction without a Difference.” Kampala University Law Journal Uganda, 3(2)183-205. (Contribution 50%)
  35. Adelakun O.S and Ajayi, M.O 2020. “Eliminating Discrimination and Enhancing Equality: A Case for Inclusive Basic Education Rights of Children with Albinism in Africa”. Nigerian Journal of Medicine. 29(2); 2 44- 251. Medknow Publications, also available at https://www.njmonline.org.article. (Corresponding author, Contribution 50%).
  36. Ajayi, M.O., 2020. “Pangolin Trafficking in the Face of Wildlife Laws”. Law and social Justice Review LASJURE UNIZIK. 1:53-61. 
  37. Ajayi, M.O., 2021 “Addressing the Scourge of Paternity Fraud and its Implications on Human Identity Rights”. Journal of International law and Jurisprudence, Faculty of Law, University of Jos. 7(2):213-26. (Contribution 100%)
  38. Ajayi, M.O., 2021. “Reaffirming the Right of an Adopted Child to Inherit Property under Nigerian Law: A Review of Aduba v. Aduba”. 7 TUMA Law. Review 83. Faculty of Law, Tumaini University, Tanzania. Available at https://heinonline,org>get_pdf>tu… (Contribution 100%).
  39. Ajayi, M.O., 2021. “Dissolution of Customary Law Marriage in Nigeria and Intestate Inheritance: A Review of the Supreme Court Decision on Okonkwo v. Ezeaku”. Bangladesh Institute of Legal Development, BiLD 6(1):89-103. Bangladesh, also available at https://bildbd.com>article. (Contribution 100%) (Scopus indexed)
  40. Nwaechefu, H and Ajayi M.O., “2021. Addressing the High Rate of Suicides Recorded in 2018 and 2019 in Nigeria Vis a Vis the Statutory Rights to Life of the Victim: A Socio-Legal Appraisal”. African Journal of law and Human Rights, 5(1) also available at https://scholar.google.com.>citations. . (Contribution 50%)
  41. Ajayi, M.O., 2021, “Property Rights of Women Married under Customary Law, Review of Aruloju v. Monday”. The Eastern Africa Law Review School of Law, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 47(1)1-32. Also available at https://www.udsm.ac.tz>scholl>sol. (Contribution 100%)
  42. Ajayi, M.O and Mathias Ikokoh, 2021 “The Epidemic of Rape and Sexual Violence against Women and Children during the COVID-19 Lockdown in Nigeria. The Epidemic of Rape and Sexual Violence against Women and Children during the Covid-19 Lockdown in Nigeria. Faculty of Law Journal, Umaru Musa Yar’dau (UMYULLJ) University Law Journal 2:72-94. (Contribution 100%)
  43. Eyongndi D.R and Ajayi, M.O., 2022. “The Effect of Covid-19 on Labour Relations in Nigeria: Navigating through the Murky Waters by Balancing Contending Interest”. The Nigerian Juridical Review. 17(1) 23-41 University of Nigeria. Also available at https://doi.org/10.56284/tnjr.v1i1.26
  44. Ajayi, M.O and Eyongndi, D.T., 2023 “Termination of Employment Based on Employee’s HIV Status: The Response of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria.” The Age of Human Rights Journal June, 2023 .1-23 (Scopus indexed)
  45. M O. Ajayi, EB. Herbert, A Imosemi, E Nyekwere, DT Eyongndi, OO Oladele Legal., 2023. Implications of Free-Range System of Rearing Cattle in Nigeria: A Review. IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 1219 012013. 1-25. (Scopus Indexed).
  46. N. Nwaechefu, N Uche, M.O.Ajayi, OC Constance., 2023. Addressing the Emerging Issues of Xenophobic Attack and Human Rights Violations in South Africa: Adopting a Human Rights-Based Approach. The Age of Human Rights Journal. No.21 p. e7806-e7806. (Scopus Indexed). Doi: https://doi.org/10.17561/tahrj.v21.7806.