About

Hon. Justice Rosaline Patricia Irorefe Bozimo, OFR is the Administrator of National Judicial Institute and Former Chief Judge of Delta State. His Lordship attended St. Maria Goretti Girls Grammar School, Benin City from 1960-1965 and Urhobo College, Effurun from 1966-1967 for a High School Certificate (HSC). His Lordship was admitted to the Law Faculty of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he studied Law from 1970 – 73 and bagged LL. B (Hons.) His Lordship was later admitted to the Nigerian Law School, Lagos and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1974.

His Lordship is a founding partner of the Law Firm of Broderick Bozimo & Co., Warri, Delta State before joining the Bendel State Judiciary as a Magistrate in 1977. Hon. Justice R. P. I. Bozimo, OFR became a Senior Magistrate Grade I in 1983 and rose to become Chief Magistrate Grade I in August 1988. During his Lordship’s Journey in the Judiciary of Delta State, his Lordship was:Member, Personnel Management Board, Senior Staff Judiciary, Bendel State (1989 – August 1991), Deputy Chief Registrar, Bendel State Judiciary, Asaba (January 1991 – August 1991), Chairman, Tenders Board, Delta State Judiciary, Asaba (September, 1991), First Acting Chief Registrar, Delta State Judiciary (Sept. 1991-5th Dec., 1991), Appointed Judge of the high court, Delta State by the Armed Forces Ruling Council (October 31st, 1991 and sworn in on 6th December, 1991), Chairman, Robbery and Firearms Tribunal, Effurun Delta State (1994-May 1999), Appointed Chairman, Failed Banks Tribunal, Enugu Zone (March 1998-May 1999), His Lordship was appointed as a Judge of the High Court of Justice in October 1991 and later rose to become the Chief Judge of Delta State in March, 2003. Hon. Justice R. P. I. Bozimo was the Chief Judge of Delta State from 2003 till January, 2011 when his Lordship bowed out of active judicial services. The Board of Governors of the National Judicial Institute, headed by the Honourable Chief Justice of Nigeria, having considered the meritorious service of Hon. Justice R. P. I. Bozimo, OFR while in office as the Chief Judge of Delta State, appointed his Lordship as the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute and his Lordship assumed duties at the Institute on 1st August, 2014 and still in charge of the Institute till date, having been appointed for a second term of 4 years starting from 1st of August, 2017

His Lordship is a Life Bencher of the Body of Benchers and an Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR.). His Lordship is a member of various National and International Organizations and has attended various National and International programmes. Hon. Justice R. P. I. Bozimo, OFR received the following distinctions and awards: Best Final Year Student in the Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1973), awarded the Nuhu Usman Prize as the Best Final Year Law Student with the Highest Mark in Jurisprudence, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (1973). This was the first prize ever in the Law Faculty at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria., AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE by Ministry of Women Affairs and Community Development, Delta State (2002), Outstanding Contributions to the Nation – Urhobo Ladies League (2001), Appreciation Award – Twin Foundation Group of Schools, Outstanding Deltan of the Year 2001 – Delta Indigenes Forum, Honorary Award – 2002 for Outstanding Contributions to the Nation by Otovwodo Agbarha, Warri Community, Certificate of Honour in recognition of Achievement as an eminent Jurist of Agharha – Warri, November, 2002, Women of the Year by the American Biographical Institute of Board of International Research – 2002, Distinguished Nigerian Woman of Merit Award by Complete Success Magazine (2005), Award for Excellence by Soroptimist International (2004), Award for Excellence for Dignity of Labour by St. Thomas Moore Catholic Community, University of Lagos (2005), Red Cross Award for Honour (2005), Millennium Excellence Award by Frontline News (2005), An Icon of Administrative and Judicial Prudence in Nigeria, PAN-AFRICAN Servant Leadership Award of Credence by West African Students Union Parliament (WASUP) (September, 2017), Award of Excellence in Judicial Administration by Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Delta State Chapter (2017), Recognition Award for Distinguished Service to Delta State and the Nation by His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, Governor of Delta State, Doctor of Laws (LL.D) (Honoris Causa), Commonwealth University, Belize City, Belize, Sir Ahmadu Bello Sardauna Platinum Leadership Award of Excellence as Zinariya Matasan Arewa (Icon of Nation Building) by Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (2017). His Lordship is happily married to Alaowei Broderick Cherima Bozimo, LL. B, B.L, LL.M, ACH, The Tonkepa of Akugbene Mein and the Olukowei of Kabowei Kingdom, Ezon Lands of Delta State, with children. Hon. Justice R. P. I. Bozimo, OFR loves gardening and music at her leisure time and speaks English, Uhrobo, Itsekiri, Bini, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and Esan.

Dr Cynthia Chisom Umezulike is a London-based International Human Rights Lawyer, Lecturer in Law, Researcher and Activist. Dr Cynthia provides expertise in human rights due diligence consultation for international organisations, including the UN and is also a law lecturer at the University of Buckingham, where she teaches international human rights law and tort law - working to develop a Fashion and Law module. She is the director of international human rights programs at the Human Rights Centre London, Co-chair of Hon. Justice Innocent foundation and the convener of the annual International Conference on Human Rights, Sustainability and Climate Change. She graduated from Igbinedion University with a Bachelors of Laws degree and is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. She obtained her first Master's degree from the prestigious Queen Mary, the University of London, focusing on Human Rights Law and a second Master's Degree in 'International Law and Criminal Justice from the University of East London. PG CERT in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (IV) at the University of Worcester. Dr Cynthia holds a Doctorate Degree (PhD) in Law from Birkbeck, University of London and is a recipient of the Gilchrist Trust special notation recognising outstanding PhD research across the Birkbeck University of London. 

Dr Cynthia is a prolific activist campaigning for climate sustainability and against fast fashion production, which fuels human rights abuse of garment workers, exploitation, gender-based violence and environmental degradation. She has previously taught Constitutional and Administrative Law, Human Rights Law, Tort Law and Criminal law at Birkbeck, University of London and held key positions as Head of Legal and Governance in one of Europe's most prominent private aviation firms, Diamond Hangar Aviation. A published writer whose research and academic writing interests draw on interdisciplinary and intersectional approaches on climate change as a human rights issue, specifically on the impact of climate change on the socioeconomic welfare and living conditions of human beings. She is a member of UK Human Rights Lawyers Association, International Bar Association and Justice Human Rights Network.

Dr Victor is an international energy consultant and environmental law lecturer, with several years of experience in the global energy industry. Specialised in natural resource and energy law contracts and commercial ventures. His career has spanned Legal Associate roles, Contracts analyst roles, and commercial roles for an energy company, consultancy, and lecturer in law both in England and Scotland.

In his role as Co-chair, Dr Victor helps mould the vision and objectives of the foundation, ensuring the effective implementation and sustainability of all initiatives. He leads the foundation efforts to maintain strategic direction and stays on top of all operational functions including legal, grants and finding long lasting solutions for individuals through charitable initiatives. Dr Victor also leads the foundation’s effort to build and sustain strategic relationship and cross collaborations between global organisations, the government, private and philanthropist to ensure a balanced outreach of resources and awareness. He has worked and still is engaged with several charities, namely CIRUU Foundation, Inspire Partners Through Life, and Street Soccer Scotland whose activities included supporting people with learning disabilities, promoting a positive outlook on life for young people through sports, promoting fundamental human rights, and educating vulnerable minorities in several communities.

Victor is a qualified lawyer and holds a doctorate (PhD) in Energy and Natural Resource law and a Master’s degree (LLM) in Oil & Gas Law from Robert Gordon University, and a Bachelor of Law (LL. B Hons) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He is a member of the Energy Institute (EI), Fellow Higher Education Academy (HEA), member of Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb).

Precious Azubike Umezulike is a Chartered Accountant of England and Wales with a First Class Degree in Accounting and Finance from Nottingham Trent University United Kingdom, a Master’s of Science degree in Accounting & Taxation from the University of Exeter United Kingdom and also an ACCA affiliate. His research interest explores ways to proffer sustainable and viable expertise solutions with the purpose of contributing my quota to the acceleration of fiscal growth and improving economic patterns across all sectors including business, public/private practice, governmental or non-governmental organization.

He is dedicated and commitment to actively engage in the best training in the sector which would equip him with necessary skills set to engage in the strategic management, consultation and expertise to navigate the ever dynamic financial, tax and business sector. Precious is currently an auditor at Nexia International and has worked as an administrative consult in various tax departments thereby possessing a holistic and core understanding of the financial working of companies. In his role as the head financial officer of the foundation, his primary responsibility is to manage the foundations finances, overseeing the financial portfolio, budgeting, annual audit, record keeping and financial reporting. Precious is committed to ensuring transparency in financial planning, analysing risk and ensuring the effective dissemination of funds for grants and several other financial initiatives. He ensures that the board is kept apprised of the foundation’s financial situations, ensuring the board regularly sees financial reports and all trustees understand the financial condition of the foundation.