A very warm welcome to Y.C Maikyau

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  • YAKUBU JOHN BAKO

    YAKUBU JOHN BAKO

    Associate

    Bako is an Associate at Y.C. Maikyau & Co.

    He is self-motivated and goal-oriented. He holds a first degree with Honours in Law from Houdegbe North American University, Benin Republic, and a second degree from Baze University, Abuja.

    Since joining the firm, he has been exposed to a wide range of matters, including general corporate advisory, civil and criminal litigation, election petitions, among others. He is a keen researcher who exudes great zeal for work and is also diligent in his service.

    Membership:

    Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

    Call to Bar: 2025

    Practice Areas: Regulatory Compliance | Investigation and Due Diligence | Start-up advisory Law | Corporate and Commercial Law Practice | Taxation | Election Petition | Civil and Criminal Litigation | Legal Research

    Certification:

    • LL.B., Houdegbe North-American University, Benin Republic.
    • LL.B., Baze University, Abuja.
    • ⁠BL, Nigerian Law School

    Associate

    Saratu graduated from the prestigious Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto in 2021, did my NYSC service in 2022 and was subsequently admitted to the Nigerian Bar in the year 2024. She joined the firm in April, 2022 as a corps member and later re-joined into the chamber as an Associate in 2024, and currently undergoing a Master of laws at Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto. civil and criminal litigation, corporate and commercial litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.

    Membership:

    Nigerian Bar Association

    Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators.

    Nigerian Bar Association- Section on Legal Practice

    Call to Bar: 2024

    Practice Areas: Criminal and Civil Litigation | Dispute Resolution | Medical Law | Election Petition

    Certification:

    • Dipl. in Law, Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto
    • LL.B., Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto (UDUS)
    • B.L, Nigerian Law School, Abuja

    Associate

    Ishaq is an associate at Y.C MAIKYAU & Co. He obtained his law degree from the prestigious University of Abuja after which he proceeded to the Augustine Nnamani campus of the Nigerian Law School in Enugu state after which he was called to the Nigerian bar. He is a passionate and goal-oriented lawyer, driven with hard work and is involved in core litigation, property law, commercial and corporate law.

    Membership: 

    Nigerian Bar Association

    Call to Bar: 2024

    Practice Areas: Litigation | Corporate and Commercial Law | Property Law

    Certification: 

    • LL.B., University of Abuja
    • B.L, Nigerian Law School

  • ISHAQ IBRAHIM

    ISHAQ IBRAHIM

    Associate

    Ishaq is an associate at Y.C MAIKYAU & Co. He obtained his law degree from the prestigious University of Abuja after which he proceeded to the Augustine Nnamani campus of the Nigerian Law School in Enugu state after which he was called to the Nigerian bar. He is a passionate and goal-oriented lawyer, driven with hard work and is involved in core litigation, property law, commercial and corporate law.

    Membership: 

    Nigerian Bar Association

    Call to Bar: 2024

    Practice Areas: Litigation | Corporate and Commercial Law | Property Law

    Certification: 

    • LL.B., University of Abuja
    • B.L, Nigerian Law School

  • SARATU MU’AZU JODI

    SARATU MU’AZU JODI

    Associate

    Saratu graduated from the prestigious Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto in 2021, did my NYSC service in 2022 and was subsequently admitted to the Nigerian Bar in the year 2024. She joined the firm in April, 2022 as a corps member and later re-joined into the chamber as an Associate in 2024, and currently undergoing a Master of laws at Usmanu Danfodio University Sokoto. civil and criminal litigation, corporate and commercial litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.

    Membership:

    Nigerian Bar Association

    Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators.

    Nigerian Bar Association- Section on Legal Practice

    Call to Bar: 2024

    Practice Areas: Criminal and Civil Litigation | Dispute Resolution | Medical Law | Election Petition

    Certification:

    • Dipl. in Law, Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto
    • LL.B., Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto (UDUS)
    • B.L, Nigerian Law School, Abuja

    Associate

    Ishaq is an associate at Y.C MAIKYAU & Co. He obtained his law degree from the prestigious University of Abuja after which he proceeded to the Augustine Nnamani campus of the Nigerian Law School in Enugu state after which he was called to the Nigerian bar. He is a passionate and goal-oriented lawyer, driven with hard work and is involved in core litigation, property law, commercial and corporate law.

    Membership: 

    Nigerian Bar Association

    Call to Bar: 2024

    Practice Areas: Litigation | Corporate and Commercial Law | Property Law

    Certification: 

    • LL.B., University of Abuja
    • B.L, Nigerian Law School

  • MUHAMMED KHALIFA UMAR

    MUHAMMED KHALIFA UMAR

    Associate

    Khalifa is an Associate at Y.C. Maikyau & Co.  He is a dedicated and detail-oriented legal professional with extensive experience in legal research, document preparation, and court proceedings. He is proficient in a wide range of legal areas, including Corporate Transactions, Project Finance, Maritime Law, Trade and Investment Law, International Law, Taxation Law, Real Estate, Regulatory Compliance, Entertainment Law, Immigration Law and Oil & Gas Law. He has demonstrated expertise in advising clients on complex legal matters, including the conversion of debt to equity in high-stakes oil and gas transactions.

    A graduate of the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, where he earned his LLB. He also holds a Master’s degree in Financial Law and Policy at Nile University, Abuja. He is adept at collaborating with teams, providing administrative support, and leading projects to successful outcomes, ensuring that clients receive high-quality legal counsel tailored to their needs.

    Membership:

    Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

    Call to Bar: 2022

    Practice Areas: Litigation | Corporate and Commercial Law | Energy and Natural Resources Law | Arbitration | Maritime law | Financial Law | Tax Law | Entertainment Law | Immigration Law

    Certification:

    • LL.B., Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
    • B.L, Nigerian Law School
    • LL.M. in Financial Law and Policy, Nile University of Nigeria

    LinkedIn Profile Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammed-khalifa-umar-768047239/?originalSubdomain=ng

  • SADIQ UMAR MADAKI

    SADIQ UMAR MADAKI

    Associate

    Sadiq is an Associate at Y.C. Maikyau & Co. He obtained his LL.B. from Maryam Abacha American University and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2022. He also holds an LL.M in International Human Rights and Constitutional Law from Nile University of Nigeria.

    He is a dedicated, self-driven, and focused legal practitioner with experience across litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and corporate advisory. His practice spans diverse areas of law, and he is committed to delivering effective and practical legal solutions to clients.

    Membership:

    Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

    Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators

    Call to Bar: 2022

    Practice Areas: General Litigation | Alternative Dispute Resolution | Corporate and Commercial Law | Energy and Natural Resources Law | Financial Law | Tax Law | Entertainment Law | Immigration Law

    Certification:

    LL.B., Maryam Abacha American University

    B.L, Nigerian Law School

    LL.M. in International Human Rights and Constitutional Law, Nile University of Nigeria

  • JOSHUA-CHARLES ODENIGBO, LL.M

    JOSHUA-CHARLES ODENIGBO, LL.M

    Joshua-Charles Odenigbo, LL.M, is an Associate at Y.C. Maikyau & Co. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos where he obtained an L.L.B (Honours) degree. He is a purpose-driven and highly resourceful lawyer. His practice covers dispute resolution, commercial transactions, taxation, intellectual property, corporate and start-up advisory, regulatory compliance, information technology and telecommunications. He holds an LL.M in Telecommunications & Information Technology Law and Policy from Nile University of Nigeria. He advises on various complex areas of law and is passionate about law, finance, and technology. He has contributed to several publications on data privacy, taxation, Information technology and telecommunications, and is committed to delivering exceptional service to clients while adding value to the firm.

    Membership:

    Nigeria Bar Association

    Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) (CIArb).

    Data Privacy Lawyers Association of Nigeria (DPLAN)

    Call To Bar: 2022

    Practice Areas: Dispute Resolution | Commercial Transactions | Taxation | Intellectual Property | Corporate and Start-up Advisory | Regulatory Compliance | Information Technology | Telecommunications

    Certification:

    • LL.B., University of Lagos
    • B.L, Nigerian Law School
    • LL.M. in Telecommunications Law and Policy, Nile University of Nigeria

    LinkedIn Profile Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-charles-odenigbo

    Publications:

    LAW OF TAXATION (2020) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343065926_LAW_OF_TAXATION

    INVESTMENT IN THE ENERGY AND MINING SECTOR IN SOUTH AFRICA (2023) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/368646866_INVESTMENT_IN_THE_ENERGY_AND_MINING_SECTOR_IN_SOUTH_AFRICA

    RETHINKING DATA PROTECTION IN NIGERIA: GAPS AND OPPORTUNITIES (2021) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353841763_RETHINKING_DATA_PROTECTION_IN_NIGERIA_GAPS_AND_OPPORTUNITIES

    LAW OF TAXATION (2020) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343065926_LAW_OF_TAXATION

  • ABDULMUTALLAB ISHAQ USMAN BELLO

    ABDULMUTALLAB ISHAQ USMAN BELLO

    Associate

    Abdulmutallab is an Associate in our Litigation Department, holding a Law Degree from Nottingham Trent University, UK. With substantial experience in handling litigation matters, particularly in real estate law, Abdulmutallab adds valuable expertise to our team. He has further enriched his practice by earning a Diploma in International Law and Politics from the International Business Management Institute, Berlin, Germany, which has broadened his understanding of global legal frameworks. Additionally, he is an active member of the Medical Law Professional Association of Nigeria (MELPAN), contributing to his diverse legal expertise.

    Membership:

    Nigeria Bar Association

    Medical Law Professional Association of Nigeria (MELPAN)

    Call To Bar: 2022

    Practice Areas: Litigation | Corporate-Commercial Transactions | Arbitration

    Certification:

    • Dipl. in International Law and Politics, International Business Management Institute, Berlin, Germany
    • LL.B., Nottingham Trent University, UK
    • B.L, Nigerian Law School

  • CHIEMERIE OKOLO

    CHIEMERIE OKOLO

    Associate

    Chiemerie is an associate in the firm’s project finance and dispute resolution teams. She has advised clients on project finance and project development transactions as well as regulatory compliance in the oil and gas sector. She also represents clients in civil and criminal cases before courts and tribunals.

    She is an LLM student at the Centre for Petroleum, Energy Economics and Law, University of Ibadan, and the current treasurer of the National Governing Council of the Nigerian Bar Association Young Lawyers Forum (NBA-YLF)

    Membership:

    Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)

    Nigerian Gas Association (a chartered member of the International Gas Union (IGU)

    Lawyers in Energy Network

    Nigerian Association for Energy Economics (NAEE)

    Call to Bar: 2021

    Practice Areas: Litigation | Corporate-Commercial Transactions | Arbitration | Oil and Gas | Mining

    Certification:

    • LL.B., University of Ibadan
    • B.L, Nigerian Law School

    LinkedIn Profile Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiemerie-arubaleze-nee-okolo-670227102?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

    Publications:

    The Next Generation of Arbitration Practitioners in Africa: Are We Ready? Examining the Field Through the Lens of a Law Student and a Young Lawyer in Nigeria. Published in the 2022 News Journal of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria Branch. (Co-authored).

    US Move to Control Venezuela’s Oil: Implications for Nigeria’s Economy, Revenue and Fuel Prices. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/us-move-control-venezuelas-oil-implications-nigerias-fuel-arubaleze-axddf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&utm_campaign=share_via

    Domestic Airfare Pricing and Consumer Protection in Nigeria: Can the FCCPC Intervene? – An Analysis of the Concurrent Jurisdiction of NCAA and FCCPC, Excessive Pricing and Seasonal Exploitation. (Co-authored).

    Paper presented at the 18th Annual International Conference of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics (NAEE), titled: ‘Beyond Mining: Harnessing Nigeria’s Vast Mineral Resources for Economic Growth. Lessons from the BloombergNEF Study on the Cost of Producing Battery Precursors in the Democratic Republic of Congo.’

    Frontier Basins Exploration Administration Regulations, 2023: A Review https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/frontier-basins-exploration-administration-2023-chiemerie-okolo-jmamf/?trackingId=jbnnkh1%2FRAOtJxssfJZSHw%3D%3D

    Production Curtailment and Domestic Crude Oil Supply Obligations, 2023: A Review https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/production-curtailment-domestic-crude-oil-supply-obligation-okolo-pyqdf/?trackingId=mgLdL9LtQtzerdKsVvmEhw%3D%3D

    Enforcement of ICSID Awards in Nigeria. https://dailyjus.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-Jus-Mundi-Guide-to-Enforcement-of-ICSID-Awards-Around-the-World.pdf?utm_source=DJ+PDF&utm_medium=DJ&utm_campaign=Guide+Enforcement+of+ICSID+Awards+-+PDF

    The Next Generation of Arbitration Practitioners in Africa: Are We Ready? Examining the Field Through the Lens of a Law Student and a Young Lawyer in Nigeria. Published in the 2022 News Journal of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Nigeria Branch. (Co-authored).

  • Judicial Independence and Public Trust: Insights from the Court of Appeal Justices’ Annual Conference

    Judicial Independence and Public Trust: Insights from the Court of Appeal Justices’ Annual Conference

    On 11 December 2024, I chaired a session on Judicial Independence at the Court of Appeal Justices Annual End-of-Year Conference themed Judicial Introspection. The Honourable Minister of the FCT, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, CON, delivered a keynote emphasizing that independence requires competence and character. I addressed unsubstantiated claims of judicial corruption, calling for data-backed reports, and urged the judiciary to rebuild public trust by controlling its narrative. The conference highlighted the judiciary’s vital role as the cornerstone of democracy and national stability.

  • A Celebration of Love and Family.

    A Celebration of Love and Family.

    It was an honour to celebrate the union of Ibrahim Atiku Bagudu Esq. and Amina Abubakar Tatari Ali Esq. on their special day. Ibrahim, my son and the child of H.E. Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, CON—the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, an astute leader, visionary, and a big brother to me, in every sense.

    Years ago, his father, a remarkable teacher, inspired many, and Ibrahim has carried on this legacy as well, so, It is not even a coincidence that for four years, Ibrahim taught and mentored our externs of the Nigerian law school here at Y.C. Maikyau & Co., leaving an indelible mark of excellence. His beautiful bride, Amina, also had her NYSC experience with us, further deepening the bonds that we cherish today. And, as if that isn’t enough, Amina bears the name of my late elder sister, which automatically makes her my sister too—roots firmly tied!

    Watching these two individuals, who are family—come together in love and purpose brings me immense joy.

    Congratulations once again to Ibrahim and Amina! May your journey together be filled with boundless happiness, grace, and God’s blessings.

    Our Colleagues @ Y.C. Maikyau & Co. was also very honoured to have been part of this story.