Amupitan,SAN
PROFESSOR JOASH O. AMUPITAN, Ph.D, SAN, M.CIoD

CURRICULUM VITAE

A. PERSONAL DATA
1. SURNAME: Amupitan
2. OTHER NAMES: Joash, O
3. DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: 25th April 1967,
Ayetoro Gbede, Kogi State
4. STATE OF ORIGIN: Kogi State
5. LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA: Ijumu
6. NATIONALITY: Nigerian
7. MAILING ADDRESS: Department of Public Law,
Faculty of Law, University of Jos,
Jos, Plateau State.
8. E-MAIL: amupitan@unijos.edu.ng
amupitanj@yahoo.com
9. TELEPHONE: 08035074099
10. MARITAL STATUS: Married
11. PRESENT POSITION:I. Professor of Law
II. Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Administration), Unijos
12. DATE OF APPOINTMENT: 20th November, 1989
13. DATE OF CONFIRMATION: 2nd May, 1991
14. DATE OF LAST PROMOTION: 1st October, 2008
15. SPECIALISATION:Law of Evidence, Company Law,
Corporate Governance and
Privatisation Law.

16. NUMBER OF CHILDREN: Four
1. Victor Amupitan, 28 Years
2. Favour Amupitan, 26 Years
3. Marvellous Amupitan, 24 Years
4. Beloved Amupitan, 22 Years

16. NEXT OF KIN: Dr (Mrs) Racheal Y. Amupitan
17. RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: Plot 19270, ECWA Staff
School Road, Zaria Road, Jos
18. PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS: No. 1 Ibiti Quarters, Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LG.A. Kogi State

PROFILE SUMMARY
Professor Amupitan is a Professor of Law with specialization in Law of Evidence and
Corporate Governance.

He attended Baptist Primary School, Ayetoro-Gbede, Kogi State
and secondary school at St. Barnabas Secondary School, Kabba Kogi State.

He also attended the Kwara State College of Technology (now Kwara State Polytechnic), Ilorin,
for his HSC Certificate.

He obtained his LL.B. LL.M, and Ph.D in law from the
University of Jos, as well as B.L from the Nigerian Law School, Lagos.

Professor Amupitan is an Innovative Professor bringing proven success in implementing
technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools.

Passionate about fostering
academic development and success for every student.

Contributed significantly to Law
reform and legal education in Nigeria, having taught Law Students in Nigerian
Universities for 31 years.

He was also a member of the 8th House of Representatives
Committee on Law Reform, which worked on over 500 Laws in conjunction with the
Nigerian Institute of Legislative Studies (now National Institute for Legislative and
Democratic Studies).

He published 6 books in the area of Company Law, Corporate Governance, Law of Evidence and Law of Trust: apart from several peer-reviewed articles.

He served in several Councils and Boards, such as the Governing Council, University of Jos, Council
of Legal Education, Council of the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Abuja Investment Limited, and Netel@Africa.com Board.

He was a legal Consultant to the 8th
House of Representatives in Nigeria and a lead Consultant on the Petroleum Industry
Reform.

He was also at various time a consultant to the Central Bank of Nigeria, Department of Petroleum Resources, National Human Rights Commission, Nigerian
Institute of Legislative Studies etc.

He has been involved in the practice of Law for three decades and has also represented the House of Representatives in several court cases in Nigeria.

Have also handled several electoral matters (Governorship, National Assembly & State House of Assembly Election Petition), land matters, constitutional matters and
criminal cases from the High Court to the Supreme Court, which is the highest Court in Nigeria.

He assisted in harmonising the position of the House of Representatives and the
Senate of the National Assembly on the 2018 Electoral Bill, under the auspices of NILS, which the former President, Late Muhammadu Buhari, vetoed.

He rose to the rank of Professor of Law in 2008 and was appointed a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in 2014.

He is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration),
University of Jos and Pro-Chancellor, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji, Ara-Keji, Osun State.

He also generated grant proposals for funding for e-learning and capacity building for academic and administrative units of the University of Jos, particularly the Faculty of
Law research, winning $150,000 for the digitisation project from the Carnegie Corporation in 2004.

Presently, he is a member of the Spatial AI R&D $12,000,000.00
Grant (currently undergoing due diligence) for the University of Jos, from the EON Reality Board, USA.

He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, International bar
Association, Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) and Member/Trustee of Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT).

He is also a Fulbright Scholar- having been appointed by the United States Institute of Education (IIE) as a Visiting Fulbright Scholar to the Boyd Law College, University of
Iowa, United States, in 2004.

B. INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED AND QUALIFICATIONS
1. Baptist Primary School, Ayetoro Gbede, Kogi State 1971-1976
2. St. Barnabas Secondary School,
Kabba, Kogi State 1977 – 1982
3. Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin 1982 –1984
4. University of Jos 1984 –1987
5. Nigerian Law School, Lagos 1987 – 1988
6. University of Jos 1991- 1993
7. University of Jos 2002- 2007

C. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES
1. Ph.D 2007
2. LL.M 1993
3. B.L 1988
4. LL.B (Hons) 1987
5. WASC 1982

D. WORK EXPERIENCE
1. Professor of Law 2008 to date
2. Reader, University of Jos 2003 -2008
3. Senior Lecturer, University Of Jos, 2000 – 2003
4. Lecturer 1, University Of Jos, 1996 – 2000
5. Lecturer II, University Of Jos, 1992 – 1996
6. Assistant Lecturer, University Of Jos, 1989-1992
7. Private Practice, O.B. James & Co, Jos July,1989- Oct.1989
8. N.Y.S.C, Bauchi State Publishing, Corporation, Bauchi 1988-1989

E. ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Faculty of Law Representative in the Board of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1990-1993).
2. Member, Unijos- NCC Partnership with Nettel@ Africa Post Graduate Programme, 2003-
2005.
3. Faculty of Law Representative to the Board of Medical Sciences. (2000-2001)
4. Elected Representative to the Senate of the University, 2003-2006
5. Member of Senate, University of Jos, 2006-till date

F: ACHIEVEMENTS AS A PROFESSOR
➢ Led and prepared lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate classes in Law of Evidence,
Company Law, Corporate Law, Criminal and Civil Procedure, Administrative Law, and
International Financial Transactions since 1989 to date.
➢ Facilitated writing and delivery of Seminar papers for Master’s and Ph.D students since 1995.
➢ Supervised an average of 10 undergraduate students’ Long Essays yearly in different aspects
of law from 1990 till date.
➢ Supervised an average of 5 Master’s students’ dissertations yearly in different aspects of law,
especially Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Law of Evidence, Criminal Law,
Commercial Law, Electoral Law, Administrative Law and Constitutional Law from 1994 till
date.
➢ Supervised an average of 2 PhD candidates yearly in different aspects of law, especially
Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Law of Evidence, Criminal Law, Commercial Law,
Electoral Law, Administrative Law and Constitutional Law from 2009 till date.
➢ Graded tutorials, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic
progress information and feedback.
➢ Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons,
asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively
solicit input.
➢ Offered career assistance to students by conducting mock trials, providing relevant job
opportunities and teaching networking skills and strategies.
➢ Used a variety of learning pedagogy and support materials to facilitate the learning process
and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
➢ Vetted all Senate documents and helped in preparing the agenda for the Senate meeting of the
University of Jos.
➢ Stayed abreast of developments within Corporate Law and Law of Evidence to improve
curriculum, develop new research and share with colleagues and students.
➢ Reviewed programme materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials
relevant and accurate in line with NUC Minimum standard.
➢ Led the Faculty of Law for 6 years as Dean (2008-2014), graduating several undergraduate
and postgraduate students.
➢ Prepared results and compiled lists and Forms for Law students to be admitted to the Nigerian
Law School and eventually called to the Nigerian Bar between 2008 and 2014.
➢ Performed several Council assignments at the University of Jos and the Council of Legal
Education (2008-2014).
➢ Generated grant proposals to gain funding for e-learning and capacity building for academic
and administrative units of the University of Jos, particularly the Faculty of Law research,
winning $150,000 for digitisation project from the Carnegie Corporation in 2004.
➢ Coordinated the Spatial AI R&D $12,000,000.00 Grant (currently undergoing due diligence)
for the University of Jos, from the EON Reality Board, USA.
➢ Developed a Bachelor of Arts Programme in Criminal Justice and Security Administration in
2004 for the University of Jos.
➢ Faculty of Law, University of Jos became the 3rd Best Faculty of Law in Nigeria in 2013
under my watch as the Dean of the Faculty.
➢ Established the first online Research Lab and ICT Law Student Lab in any University in
Nigeria in 2003.
➢ Assisted the Faculty of Law, Kogi State University, Ayingba to gain Full NUC accreditation
in 2015.
➢ Assisted Faculty of Law, Nasarawa State University, Keffi to gain Full NUC accreditation in
2015.
➢ Developed the Blueprint and Academic Brief for the establishment of the Faculty of Law,
Federal University, Lafia, Nasarawa State.

G. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of Council, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji, Arakeji,
Osun State, 2023 till date.
2. Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, UniJos 2022 till date
3. Chairman, Committee of Deans & Directors, UniJos, 2012-2014
4. Dean, Faculty of Law, University of Jos, May 2008-2014.
5. Head of Public Law, University of Jos, July 2006- May 2008
6. Board Member, Abuja Investments Company Limited, 2018 till date
7. Board Member, Abuja Film Village Company Limited, 2022 till date
8. Board Member, Integrated Dairies Limited, Vom 2021 till date
9. Board Member, Riss Oil Limited, Abuja, 1996-2004
10. Member, Governing Council, Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies and
Council Committee on A& PC, 2008-204
11. Member Governing Council University of Jos, 2009- 2011
12. Member, Academic Board, NCC/Nettel@africa.com for Africa 2008-2012
13. Member, Council of Legal Education, 2008-2014
14. Member, Council/Senate Staff Disciplinary Committee, 2009-2014
15. Member, Council/Senate Ceremonial and Honorary Committee, 2009-2012.
16. Member, Council Committee on the Re-organization of University
Consultancy Limited, 2009.
17. Member, Council Committee on Physical Planning, Development and Estimates.
2013.
18. Board Member, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Board, Unjos
19. Member, Board of Directors of Unijos Consultancy Ltd, 2009-2012
20. Member, University of Jos Senate, 2003 till date
21. Member, UniJos Finance and General Purpose Committee, 2022 till date
22. Member, UniJos Tenders Board Committee, 2022 till date
23. Chairman, UniJos Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee, 2022 till date
24. Chairman, UniJos Housing Allocation Committee, 2022 till date
25. Chairman, UniJos Security and Welfare Committee, 2022 till date
26. Chairman, UniJos Space Allocation Committee, 2022 till date
27. Chairman, SERVICOM, UNIJOS, 2022 till date
28. Chairman, UniJos Staff Loan Committee, 2022 till date
29. Member, Senate Business Committee, University of Jos, 2008-2014
30. Member, Senate Curriculum Committee, University of Jos, 2008-2014
31. Member, Senate Affiliation Committee, University of Jos, 2008-2014
32. Coordinator, ICT Two Training Workshops on ICT Legal Research, University of
Jos, October 2003
33. Chairperson, ICT Based Legal Research, Center Faculty of Law, University of Jos,
2002-2014.
34. Project Coordinator, Carnegie- Unijos Partnership for Law Faculty Intervention,
2002-2008.
35. Coordinator 200 Level Students 2000-2001
36. Member, ICT Sub Committee of Carnegie Partnership, 2002-2008
37. Member, Editorial Board, The Nigerian Law Journal, 2010
38. Visiting Professor, Kogi State University, Anyigba, 2007
39. External Examiner (Post Graduate) and External Assessor (Professorial Rank) to
several Institutions within and outside Nigeria such as National Islamic
University, Malaysia, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, University of Ilorin,
Benue State University and Kogi State University.
40. Member Council of Legal Education Facility Verification/ Accreditation Team to
University of Ado Ekiti, Ado Ekiti, Ondo State University, Akungba, Baze
University, Abuja, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Crescent University,
Abeokuta, Bowen University, Iwo.
41. Chairman, Council of Legal Education Facility Verification Panel to Bamenda
University, Bamenda, Republic of Cameroun, September 2013.
42. Board Member, Board of Trustees of Nigerian Association of Law Teachers, 2014 till
date.
43. Consultant to Central Bank of Nigeria, 2016-2018
44. Consultant to 8th House of Representatives on the Petroleum Industry Bill, 2015-2019
45. Sworn in as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria- September 2014.

H. CORPORATE LAW PRACTICE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Board Members of several Companies mentioned in F above.
Company Secretary/ Legal Advisers to several Limited Liability Companies
Chairman, Legal and Governmental Relations, Abuja Investment Company Limited
Member, Finance/General Purpose and Audit Committee, Integrated Dairies Limited
Member, Finance and General Purpose Committee, Abuja Investments Limited
Member, Governance/Human Capital and Remuneration Committee, Integrated
Dairies Limited
Member, Investment Committee, Abuja Investments Limited
Legal Consultant to the following Companies/Organizations-
i. MSPV Armoured Automobiles Limited
ii. Integrated Dairies Limited
iii. Farm Fresh Products (W.A) Limited
iv. Tenti Greens Limited
v. West Africa Milk Company Nigeria Plc
vi. Techno-Impex Nigeria Limited
vii. Eagle Construction Ltd
viii. Kayowa Petroleum Nigeria Ltd
ix. Biotec Laboratory Products Limited
x. Federal Ministry Of Petroleum Resources
xi. Independent Electoral Commission (Inec)
xii. House Of Representatives Of The National Assembly
xiii. Federal Ministry Of Petroleum Resources
xiv. Department of Petroleum Resources (Now Nigerian Upstream Petroleum
Regulatory Commission)
9. Drafted the Board Charter of Abuja Investment Company Limited
10. Drafted the Board Charter of Integrated Dairies Limited
11. Written several Books and Articles on Company Law and Corporate Governance
Law

I. ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL AWARDS/ SCHOLARSHIP WON
1. Richard Akinjide Prize for Best Overall Law Student 1987.
2. 3. 4. 6. 7. Late Gally Brown Peter Side, SAN, Prize for the Best Overall Law
Student, 1987.
University of Jos Price for the Best Overall Law Student, 1987.
Fulbright Scholarship as a Visiting Researcher to University of
Iowa, United States, 2004-2005
Sworn in as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, 2014
Dr Teslim Award of Meritorious Service having taught in Nigerian University for over 25
Years, 2016

J. EDITORIAL POSITIONS
1. Review Editor, Journal of Public and Private Law, University of Jos
2. Editor-in-Chief, University of Jos Law Journal, Jos
3. Member, Editorial Board, The Nigerian Law Journal, 2010

K. MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED BODIES
Member, International Bar Association
Member, Nigerian Bar Association
Member Nigeria Institute of Management
Member, National Association of Law Teachers.
Member, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)
Member, Charted Institute of Directors (CIoD)
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, (SAN)
Body of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (BOSAN)

L. DETAILS OF TEACHING EXPERIENCE AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL
(A) UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL:
(1) TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS:
Company & Partnership Law 1989 till Date
Law of Evidence 1991 till Date
Criminal Procedure 1989-1995
Law of Torts 1995
Civil Procedure 1989-1995
Constitutional Law 1989-1991
(A) POSTGRADUATE:
TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS-
(a) Law of Corporate Management & Finance (LL.M & M.A.L.D, 2001 till date).
(b) Administrative & Local Government Law (LL.M Students only, 2000 -2014)
(c) Law of Corporate Governance (LL.M Students only, 2000 till date)

M. PROJECT/THESIS SUPERVISION AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL
(A) UNDEGRADUATE:
I have supervised an average of 13 students yearly from 1989 till date.
(B) POST GRADUATE SUPERVISION
Some of the postgraduate students supervised from 1996 till date are-
a. M.Phil/Ph.D Law
i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. xii. xiii. Obega Bolorunduro James (PGLAW/UJ/00016/07): The Role of the Courts in the
Settlement of Electoral disputes in Nigeria.
Obaje Enemakwu (PGLAW/UJ/00128/07). Impediments to the Prosecution of
Economics and Financial Crimes in Nigeria- completed and defended.
Kelechi Igwe. The Legal Framework for Cyber- Crime in Nigeria. Completed.
Kigusu Obi. (PGLAW/UJ/00038/10). Reproductive Rights Law in Nigeria-
completed and defended.
Paul Ogbole Harris. (PGLW/UJ/00179/10). An Apprisal of the Legal Regime for
the Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral Awards in Nigeria
Hadeiza Maina. An Appraisal of the Laws on Sustainable Development in
Nigeria- completed.
Johnbul Mahwel. An Examination of the Admissibility of Electronic Evidence in
Nigeria. Completed
Gogwim Satty Davies (PGLW/UJ/2014/00137): An Appraisal of the Role of Tax
Incentives Laws in the Promotion of Local Industries in Nigeria.
Luke Ikechukwu Muonanu (PGLW/UJ/2014/006): Appraisal of Supervisory Role
of Shareholders over the Board of Directors in Modern Corporate Governance in
Nigeria. Completed.
Patience Garba. (PGLW/UJ/2014/0280): Internet Abuse and the Challenges of
Cyber and Data Protection and Cyber Crime Legislation in Nigeria and the United
Kingdom.
Daniel, Akut Jonah. (UJ/2016/PGLW/0246). Corporate Governance and the
SMES: A Gateway to Nigeria’s Economic Prosperity.
Shankyula Tersoo. Towards a Sustainable Competition and Consumer
Protection Law in Nigeria.
Christy Noel Haruna. (NSU/PHD/LAW/0003/16/17). An Examination of the
Executive, Legislative and Judicial Intervention in the Implementation of
Affirmative Action on the Rights of Women and Girl-Child in Nigeria.
Completed.
xiv. xv. xvi. xvii. Paul Harris Adakole Ogbole. (PGLW/UJ/00179/10). An Appraisal of the Legal
Regime for the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in
Nigeria.
Inori Mary Agogo-Amara (UJ/2018/PGLAW/0050). Appraisal of the Legality of
the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria.
Manasseh Mailafia. An Appraisal of Transitional Justice and Challenges of the
Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria.
Yitkyim Leah Datong. The Role of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in
Curbing Harmful Tax Practices in Nigeria
b. Master of Laws
Some Completed Dissertations
i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x. xi. Akande Gobir Bahir. The Powers of Directors under Nigerian Company Law.
LL.M (1999).
Essien Isaac J. Management of Incorporated Companies. LLM (1998).
Mando David. The European Union and Sanctions. A case study of Nigeria and
Yugoslavia. LLM (1999).
Adamu Pam. The Role and Status of Company secretary in Company
Management. LLM (1999).
Ayuatjor Linus. Insiders Dealing and Protection of Creditors under the
Companies and Allied Matters Act. LLM (1999)
Abdulah Garba Ogbede: The Legal Regime of Privatization of Public Enterprises
in Nigeria, LL.M (2003)
Tsammani Aruna Mohammed: The Independence of the Judiciary under the 1999
Constitution, LL.M (2003)
Ochigbo Ochutkpo Joseph: An Examination of the Company’s Constitution And
Powers under CAMA, 2003
Olorunyomi Abel Femi: Administration of Local Government In Nigeria, LL.M
(2002)
Iornongu Clement Iorver: The Impact Of W. T.O Agreement on the Agricultural
Sector In Nigeria, LL.M (2002)
Philip Olorundare Olorunmohunle: Corroboration: The Inbuilt Mechanism for the
Protection of an Accused Person.
xii. Adamu Danjuma: New Vistas in Corporate Financing In Nigeria.
xiii. James Obega Bolorunduro: Enforcement of Corporate Rights in Nigeria, LL.M
xiv. xv. xvi. xvii. xviii. xix. xx. xxi. xxii. xxiii. xxiv. xxv. (2001)
David Angbazo: Causes Of Bank Failure In Nigeria, LL.M (1999)
Dasak S.E: The Role and Function of a Company Secretary, LL.M (1998)
Kiyenpiya Folasade Maryilyn Mafuyai: The Supervisory Role of the General
Meeting over the Board of Directors (2008)
Patricia Kisugu Obi: Local Government Administration, Rural Transformation
and Challenges of Federalism in Nigeria (2008)
Joshua Fada Biliri: The Administrative Procedures For the Enforcement of Court
Judgment in Nigeria (2008)
Olufunke Olubunmi Siinglah: Corporate Social Responsibility: Business
Contribution to Sustainable Development (2008)
Mounanu Luke Ikechukwu: Supervisory Role of the General Meeting over the
Board of Directors in Modern Corporate Governance: An Appraisal (2013)
Victor Agunzi: An Appraisal of Alternative Dispute Resolution Process in Nigeria
(2013)
Dewan Daudu Umaru: Corporate Governance in Nigeria: Trends and Effect of the
Formal, Functional and Institutional Initiatives (2013)
Pwul Garba Shantu: The Role of the Courts in the Enforcement of Fundamental
Rights in Nigeria (2013)
Ahile Stephen Terungwa. The Legal Framework for the participation of
Foreigners in Business in Nigeria (2013)
Ezechukwu Franca Uchenna. The Role of the Central Bank of Nigeria in Ensuring
Good Corporate Governance for Banks in Nigeria (2013).
xxvi. Mbah Chinwendu Ufere. UJ/2014/PGLW/0030. Taxation Power Allocation
Among The Three Tiers Of Government: An Appraisal
xxvii. Nandi Helen Dale, Mat No. UJ/2014/PGLW/0243. The Role of Company
Directors in Corporate accountability.
xxviii. Dauda Thihwi. (PGLW/2015/ 0031. “The Impact of Effective Application of
VAT Act as a Tool for Increased (Non Oil) Revenue in Nigeria”, 2016.
xxix. Niri Darong. An Examination of the Rights of Consumers of Telecommunication
Services in Nigeria
xxx. Pwajok, Roseline Yop. (UJ/PGLW/2016/0271). An Appraisal of the Code of
Corporate Governance in the Nigerian Telecommunication Industry (2019).
xxxi. Daniel Akut Jonah, UJ/2016/PGLW/0246. Corporate Governance and The SMES:
A Gateway to Nigeria’s Economic Prosperity (2019).
xxxii. Ejaidu Helen Otinu. UJ/PGLW/0238. The Role of Shareholders in Enthroning
Effective Corporate Governance in Nigeria (2018).
xxxiii. Habila Isa Barau. An Analysis of the Rules governing Deductibility of
Expenses under the Nigerian Tax Laws (2019)
xxxiv. Ambi John Aku, UJ2017/PGLW0048. A Comparative Study of the Role of the
Financial Reporting Council of the United Kingdom and Nigeria in the Promotion
of Corporate Governance (2020).

N. RESEARCH
1. 2. 4. 5. The Legal Framework for the Privatisation of Public Enterprises in Nigeria.
Reform of Electoral Laws in Nigeria.
3. Privatisation Law in Nigeria.
Petroleum Industries Law Reform in Nigeria
Reforms of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020.

O. PUBLICATIONS
A. Books:
1. Amupitan, J.O. Corporate Governance: Models and Principles.
Ibadan. Hilltop Publishers, 2008
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Amupitan, J. O. Amupitan, J. O. Amupitan, J. O. Amupitan, J. O. Amupitan, J. O. Documentary Evidence in Nigeria. Ibadan. Hilltop
Publishers, 2008.
Evidence Law: Theory and Practice in Nigeria. Lagos.
Innovative Communications, 2013.
Documentary Evidence in Nigeria. 2nd ed. Lagos.
Innovative Communications, 2013
Principles of Company Law in Nigeria. Jos.
University of Jos Press, 2013
An Introduction to the Law of Trust in Nigeria. Jos.
University of Jos Press, 2014.
B. Chapters in Books:
7. Amupitan, J.O. “An Appraisal of the Admissibility of Circumstantial Evidence in
Nigeria” in Ijohor, A.A., SAN (ed.). Current Thoughts on Nigerian
Law and Constitutionalism: Melange in Honour of Gabriel Torwua
Suswam. Innovative Communications, 2014. Chapter Three. Pp.
44- 58.
8. Amupitan, J.O. “State of Emergency and Internal Conflicts in Nigeria” in Azinge E.,
SAN (ed.). State of Emergency in Nigeria: Law and Politics. NIALS
Press, 2013. Chapter Twelve. Pp. 400- 431.
9. Amupitan, J.O. “Land Titling and Registration under the Land Use Act, 1978-
Challenges and Prospects” in Uchefula Chukwumaeze et al (eds.).
Law, Social Justice and Development. A Festschrift for Professor
Uba Nnabue Imos State University Press, Owerri, 2013. Chapter
Three. Pp. 833- 855.
10. Amupitan, J.O. “Politics and Governance: The Challenges of Electoral
Reforms” in Angwe, B.R and Akper, P.T. (eds.) Contemporary
Essay in Law and Politics. Constellation (Nigeria) Publishers,
Ibadan, 2009. Chapter Two. Pp. 40- 64.
11. Amupitan, J.O. “Local Government System: Enhancing its Democratic
Structures and Independence as a Third Tier of Government” in
Angwe, B.R and Akper, P.T. (eds.) Contemporary Essay in Law
and Politics. Constellation (Nigeria) Publishers, Ibadan, 2009.
Chapter Thirteen. Pp. 372- 406.
12. Amupitan, J.O. “The Emergence of Large Corporation in Nigeria: Corporate
Governance- Problem Arising” in Nasir, J.M. Et al Contemporary
Readings in Governance, Law and Security. Essays in Honour of
Sir Mike Nbama Okiro. Constellation (Nigeria) Publishers, Ibadan,
2008. Chapter Three. Pp. 60-74.
13. Amupitan, J.O & Adamu Ibrahim. “Tax Incentive to Pioneer Companies in
Nigeria”. in Nasir, J.M. Et al Contemporary Readings in
Governance, Law and Security. Essays in Honour of Sir Mike
Nbama Okiro. Constellation (Nigeria) Publishers, Ibadan, 2008.
Chapter Four Pp. 75-82.
14. Amupitan, J.O. “The Right to Remain Silent in Nigeria”. in Angwe, Bem and
Dakas, CJ Dakas (ed.) Readings in Human Right. Innovative
Communications, Lagos, 2005. Chapter Ten Pp. 241-265.
15. Amupitan, J.O. “Revisiting The Rules of Identification Evidence”. In Okoh
Alubo Et al. (ed.) in Nigeria Contemporary Frontiers in Nigeria
Law. Essays in Honour of the Honourable Justice Salihu Modibbo
Belgore. Oracle Business Ltd, Makurdi, 2006. Chapter Fifteen. Pp
194-212.
16. Amupitan, J.O. “An Evaluation of the OECD Principle of Corporate
Governance. In Okoh Alubo Et al. (ed.) in Nigeria Contemporary
Frontiers in Nigeria Law. Essays in Honour of the Honourable
Justice Salihu Modibbo Belgore. Oracle Business Ltd, Makurdi,
2006. Chapter Twenty One Pp. 297-315.
17. Amupitan, J.O. “Relationship Between Statutory Interpretation and
18. Amupitan, J.O. 19. Amupitan, J.O. 20. Amupitan, J.O. Legislative Drafting”. In Okoh Alubo Et al. (ed.) in A Colossus in
the Legal Firmament: Essays in Hounour of Olisa Agbakoba,
SAN. Constellation (Nigeria) Publishers, Ibadan. Chapter
Fourteen. Pp 219-233.
“The Requirement of Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt in an
Election Petition: A case for Reform”. Ajileye A. Et al. (ed.) in
Contemporary Issues of Law and Justice in Nigeria An Essays in
Honour of Hon Justice Umari Ali Eri. Ola Ojo Printing Press
Lokoja, 2008. Pp. 319-331.
“Evidence of Disposition-Similar Fact Evidence,” in Gabriel
I.I, (ed); New vistas in Law, Vol.1,Jos New World Publishers
Limited, 2000 Chapter Six Pp.113-164.
“Private Placement Method of Privatization in Nigeria” in
Dakas D.C.J, (ed); New vistas in Law, Vol.2,Jos St Stephen Book
House Inc, 2002 Chapter Fifteen Pp.342-356.
C. Articles in Journals
21. Amupitan, J.O “Addressing Nigerian Economic Challenges through the
Instrumentality of the Law”. (2023) Journal of Sustainable
Development Law and Policy Vol. 14 No. 1 published by Afe
Babalola University, pp 164-201. DOI:10.431/jsdlp.v14i1.9s
22. Amupitan, J.O 23. Amupitan, J.O “An Exanimation of the Presumption of Recent Possession in
Nigeria”. (2013) Current Jos Law Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 published
by Department of Commercial Law, Faculty of Law, University
of Jos, pp 319-330.
“Admissibility of Internet Print Out under the Evidence Act 2011-
Supreme Court Decision in Kubor v. Dickson (2013) 4 NWLR,
part 1345, 534 in Perspective”. (2012) Journal of Public Law &
Constitutional Practice Vol. 4 No. 2 published by Department of
Public Law, Faculty of Law, University of Jos, pp 255-265.
24.Amupitan, J.O & Amupitan, Y. “The Unitary Board System of Corporate
Governance as a Means of Enhancing Corporate Value”. (2010)
University of Jos Law Journal Vol. 9 No. 1 published by Faculty
of Law, University of Jos, pp 147-163.
25. Amupitan, J.O. “The Importance of Derivative Actions in Corporate
29. Amupitan, J.O & Angwe, B. 26. Amupitan, J.O. 27. Amupitan, J.O. 28. Amupitan, J.O. 30. Amupitan, J.O. 31. Amupitan, J.O 32. Amupitan, J.O. 33. Governance”. (2010) Journal of Public Law & Constitutional
Practice Vol. 3 No. 2 published by Department of Public Law,
Faculty of Law, University of Jos pp 18-39.
“Unpublished official Records and the Administration of
Justice in Nigeria”. (2009) Bi-Annual Journal of Public Law Vol. 1
Pt. 1 published by Department of Public Law, Kogi State
University pp 60-66.
“An Examination of Voluntary Rule of Confessions in the
Administration of Criminal justice in Nigeria”. (2009) Confluence
Journal of Private and Property Law Vol. 1 Pt. 1 published by
Department of Private and Property Law, Kogi State University pp
106-118.
“The Scope of Judicial Notice in Nigeria”. (2009) University
of Jos Law Journal Vol. 8 No. 1 published by Faculty of Law,
University of Jos pp 1-20.
“Legal Framework for the Operation of
Transnational Corporations in Nigeria”. (2008) Frontiers of
Nigerian Law Journal Vol. II No. 2 published by Faculty of
Law, Benue State University in Honour of Kanu Agabi,
SAN, pp 247-265.
“An Examination of the Disclosure Model of Corporate
Governance- Lesson For a Privatized Nigeria”. (2008) Commercial
and Industrial Law Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 published by Department
of Commercial and Industrial Law, Kogi State University pp 1-23.
“An Examination of the Requirement of Corroboration of
the Evidence of an Accomplice in Nigeria”. (2008) vol. 1.
Journal of Private and Commercial Law. published by
Department of Private and Commercial Law, University of
Ado Ekiti Pp 370-381
“The Competency Rule under the Evidence Act 44-64 (2006)
Vol. 4 Jan-Dec 2006 published by Department of Public Law
University of Benin printed by Amulik Press ltd. Pp 44-64.
Charles Oladipo, and Amupitan, J.O. et. al. From Disciplinary to
Interdisciplinary Community Development. The Jos MacMaster
Drought Project in Nigeria. (2007) Journal of Community Practice.
Published by the Haworth Press Inc Vol. 15 number 1. Pp 147-170.
34. Amupitan, J.O. “Demurrer Proceedings under the Rules of the High Courts in
Nigeria”. (2003) University of Jos Law Journal (Vol. 9 UJLJ)
PP.95-104.
35. Amupitan, J.O. Status of a Company’s Director- An Agent Trustee or
Employee, (2000) Journal of Public and Private Law (Vol. 4 No. 4
JPPL) PP.60-70.
36. Amupitan, J.O & Ugbe, R.O. “Tax Treatment of Limited Liability
Companies under Companies Income Tax Act (CITA), 1990
(2000) Journal of Public and Private Law(Vol. 4 No.4
JPPL)PP.150-170.
37. Amupitan, J.O. “Similar Fact Evidence”. (1999) Journal of Public and Private
Law (Vol. 3 No.3 JPPL)PP.16-37.
38. Amupitan, J.O. “The Admissibility of Deceased Statement in Judicial
Proceeding, (1998) Journal of Public and Private Law (Vol. 2
No.2 JPPL)PP.1-12.
39. Gabriel, I.I & Amupitan, J.O. “Legal Regime of Equipment Leasing in Nigeria”.
(1998) Journal of Public and Private Law(Vol. 2 No.2
JPPL)PP.117-134.
40. Amupitan, J.O. “Child- Witness in Judicial Proceeding”. (1998) Current Jos Law
Journal (Vol. 4 No.4 JPPL)PP.150-170.
41. Amupitan, J.O. “The Relevance of Ultra Vires Doctrine under Nigerian
Corporate Law, (1995) University of Jos Law Journal (Vol. 5
UJLJ) PP 77-82.
42. Amupitan, J.O. “The Admissibility of Documentary Evidence under the
Nigerian Law of Evidence, (1991-94) University of Jos Law
Journal (Vol. 4 UJLJ) PP 128-140.
43. Amupitan, J.O. “Recasting the Rule of Res Gesta in Nigeria”. Confluence
Law Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 Jan 2006 Pp 1-10.
C. Case Review
44. Amupitan, J.O. 45. Amupitan, J.O. Michael Peter V State (1998) 54 LRCN Pg 2781 contained in
(1999) Journal of Public and Private Law (Vol. 3 No.3 JPPL)PP.
175-179
Tiwani Ltd V CITI Trust Merchant Bank Ltd. (1997) 8
NWLR pt. 55.Pg.140 contained in (1998) University of Jos Law
Journal (Vol.6 UJLJ) PP.145-148
D. Book Review
46. Amupitan, J.O. Barnes I, Cases and Materials on Company Law in Nigeria.
(1995) University of Jos Law Journal (Vol. 5 UJLJ) PP.166-167.
E. Conference Proceedings
47. Amupitan, J.O Et al. “ICT in 21st Century in Legal Education” in Muzan, A.O. (ed);
Legal Education in the 21st Century- Proceedings of the 43rd
Annual Conference of the National Association of Law
Teachers (NALT) held on 17th
– 20th May, 2010 at Kogi State
University, Anyigba, Pp.315-350.
48. Amupitan, J.O Et al. “Thoughts on sections 315 and 316 Constitution of Federal
Republic of Nigeria” in Muzan, A.O (ed). An Agenda for the
Nation- Proceedings of the First NALT Roundtable on the
Nigerian Constitution held on 21st September, 2010 at Chelsea
Hotels & Towers, Abuja, Pp.21-25.
F. Monograph
49. Amupitan, J.O. 50. Amupitan, J.O. 51. Amupitan, J.O. Online Law Research. 3rd Annual Butterworth/Odade Forum on
Modernization of Legal Practice in Nigeria, Port Harcourt August
29, 2006. Butterworths/Odade Publishers, 2006, pp 17-23.
What is the Role of the Dean Internally? International Association
of Law Schools Conference, Australian National University,
Canberra Australia, May 2009, pp 46-49.
The Role of the Courts in Strengthening Democracy at the Local
Government Level in Nigeria. International Association of Law
Schools Conference on Constitutional Law, American University,
Washington DC, September, 2009, 343-346.
G. Acceptances
52. Amupitan, J.O.“The Importance of Orality in an Adversarial Trial”.
Accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of Commercial
and Industrial Law Journal, Vol. 4 No. 1, Faculty of Law, Kogi
State University, Anyigba.
54. Amupitan, J.O.“Dissent at the Court of Appeal” Accepted for publication by
the Editorial Board of NIALS in respect of a NIALS Book Project:
Court of Appeal: 1976-2012, 2014.

P. CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOP
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES
1. Emerging Africa Capacity Building Limited Training On Leveraging Boards for
Business Excellence and Sustainable Growth, Continental Hotel, Taksim, Istanbul,
Turkey- June 19- 23 2023.
2. Annual Conference of International Bar Association, Miami, USA- 30th October– 4th
November, 2022
3. Emerging Africa Capacity Building Limited Training On Corporate Governance for
Optimal Board Performance, Hilton London Paddington, London, United Kingdom-
December 5- December 10, 2022.
4. United Nations 6th Session on Religious Minority Rights, United Nation Office of
High Commissioner for Human Rights, Geneva, Switzerland- 26-27th November,
2013.
5. International Association of Law Schools Global Law Dean Forum on Law School
Leadership in the 21st Century, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 25th
–
27th September, 2013.
6. United Nations 6th Session on Minority Rights, United Nation Office of High
Commissioner for Human Rights, Geneva, Switzerland- 27-28th November, 2012.
7. 51st Ordinary Session of African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Banjul,
Gambia, 18th April- 2nd May 2012.
8. International Association of Law Schools Conference on Constitutional Law,
American University, Washington DC, September, 2009.
9. International Association of Law Schools Conference on Legal Education, Australian
National University, Canberra Australia, May 2009.
10. Fulbright International Seminar on “Challenges before the 109th Congress” At
Washington Marriot Hotel, Washington DC: April 14-18 2005 Organized by the U.S.
Department of States. I was a participant.
11. International Conference on Law Computing held at Kent Law College, Chicago,
United States organized By CALI: June 9-11 2005. Attended on behalf of University
of Jos.
12. Seminar on Law Enforcement organized By Iowa State Police at Des Moines United
States, April 1 2005. Presented a paper.
LOCAL CONFERENCES
1. Amupitan, J.O. “Value Added Tax (VAT) and Proposed Common Approach”. Being
the Text of a Paper delivered at a 2 Day Meeting of Honourable Attorneys-General of
States of Nigeria at Zuma Hall, Rockview (Royal) Hotel on 14th and 15th March,
2022.
2. Amupitan, J.O. “The Role of Human Capital Development in a Developing
Economy: Tool for Wealth Creation”. Being a paper at the National Workshop on
Redefining the Human Capital Development Framework for Nigeria organized by
Chartered Institute of Human Capital Development of Nigeria at Office of the
Secretary to the Federal Government, Federal Secretariat, Abuja 7th February 2014.
3. 4. 5. Amupitan, J.O. “Land Titling and Registration under the Land Use Act 1978:
Challenges and Prospects”. Being a presentation at the National Dialogue on
Legitimizing Systematic Land Titling and Registration in Nigeria organized by The
Presidential Technical Committee on Land Reform at the Bolingo Hotel, Abuja
between 20th
-23rd November, 2012.
Participated in the National Workshop on Draft Regulations Systematic Land Titling
and Registration in Nigeria organized by The Presidential Technical Committee on
Land Reform at the Grand Ibro Hotel, Abuja between 25th
-26th February 2013.
Amupitan, J.O. “Politics and Governance- The Challenges of Electoral Reforms”.
Being a presentation at the National Roundtable organized by The Initiatives of the
National Assembly at the International Conference Center, Abuja on 30th June, 2008.
6. Amupitan, J.O. “Local Government System: Enhancing its Democratic Structure and
Independence as a Third Tier of Government. Being a presentation at 2008 Law
week/AGM AND 11th Justice Dauda Azaki Memorial Lecture at Hill Station Jos on
Thursday 23rd October, 2008.
7. Amupitan, J.O. The Right and Access to Basic Heath Services by Women And
Children. Being a presentation at Nigerian Army Officer’s Wives, Kaduna, Nigerian
Army on 15th March, 2008 at Army Officers Mess, Kaduna.
8. Amupitan, J.O. “On Line Law Research”. Being a presentation at the Nigerian Bar
Association Annual Bar Conference, Port Harcourt, August 26th
– 31st, 2006.
9. Amupitan, J.O. “IT and Legal Research Methodology”. Being a presentation at a
Workshop on Legal research Methodology organized by Policy Analysis and
Research Project of the National assembly at Rock View Hotel, Abuja on 26th
June 2006.
– 28th
10. Amupitan, J.O. “The Relationship between Statutory Interpretation and Legislative
Drafting”. Being a presentation at a Workshop on Legal research Methodology
organized by Policy Analysis and Research Project of the National assembly at Rock
View Hotel, Abuja on 26th
– 30th March, 2007.
11. Amupitan, J.O. “The Conflict in the Horn of Africa ( Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea”.
Being a presentation at a Training Conference for 231 Battalion organized by 3rd
Armour Division, Nigerian Army at Biu, Borno State, 11th
– 12th May, 2007.
12. Participated in Training the Trainer’s Workshop on E Learning organized by Nigerian
Communication Commission in conjunction with Nettel@Africa at Digital Divide
Institute, Utako- Abuja, May 2004.
13. Participated in A Safari Workshop Organized by the Nigerian Communication
Commission in conjunction with Nettel@Africa towards developing a Post Graduate
Telecommunication Programme in Four Universities in Nigeria, November 2003 at
Chelsea Hotel, Abuja.
14. Participant in a Workshop organized for Carnegie Corporation Of America By
Pamorja Inc on Fund Raising Fundamentals at University Of Jos, February, 2003.
15. ICT Legal Research Training Workshop Held at Uni-Jos between 8th
2003 under the Carnegie Partnership.
–18th October,
16. The Role of Company Secretary in Corporate Management. Paper Presented At Hill
Station Hotel, I 991.
17. The Principles of Locus Standi under Nigerian Law- Post Graduate Seminar, 1990.
18. The Relevance of GATT in a Changing World. Post Graduate Seminar 1990
19. Participated in All Annual Conferences of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
Between 1990 to Date.
20. Participated in All Annual Conferences of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers
Between 1990 Till Date.
21. Participated in Post Graduate Seminars in The Faculty of Law, University of Jos.
22. Participated in All Carnegie Partnership workshop in The University.

Q. COMMUNITY SERVICE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Member, Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Conflicts in Namu Town,
Qua’an Pan L.G.A Plateau State, 2005-2006
Member, Vision 2020 on Corporate Governance Thematic Group, 2009
Member ICT Sub Committee on Carnegie Planning Committee
Manager, Faculty of Law Building Complex.
Commissioner for Oaths on Administration of Oath of Secrecy to Staff of
Faculties of Medical & Natural Sciences, 2000.
Legal Adviser to University of Jos Students Union, 1990-1992.
Staff Adviser Law Student Society, 2005 -2009

R. Hobbies: Reading, Sports and Traveling.

S. REFEREES:
1. Professor Tanko Ishaya
Vice-Chancellor,
University of Jos,
Jos

2. Professor Ephiphany Azinge, SAN
Former Director-General
Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies,
Abuja

3. Professor Isa Hayatu Chiroma, SAN
Director-General,
Nigerian Law School,
Bwari- Abuja
FCT