Biography
Daniel Amaechi Onwe Esq.
Lead Partner,
Daniel & Sophina
Legal Practitioners/Parliamentary Consultants
Daniel holds a Bachelors of Law (LL.B) Degree from University of Uyo and a Master of Laws (LL.M) from the University of Lagos. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003 after passing out from the Nigerian Law School. He also trained as a broadcaster with the Nigerian Broadcasting Academy, Ikeja, Lagos. He has undergone several trainings on grant sourcing and management.
He has over the years been in active private legal practice, with specialization in Human Rights, Disability Rights, Property and Commercial law, labour law and Election Petitions.
He is a legal consultant to the leading Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) in Nigeria. He is a key contributor to the draft Bills for the major state and federal disability laws in Nigeria.
Onwe has consulted for a broad spectrum of bodies including the 6th House of Representatives’ Joint Committee on Human Rights/Women Affairs and Social Development, as well as numerous Civil Society Organizations and International Development Agencies, including the European Union-sponsored and British Counsel managed Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) programme. Also, he is an External Counsel to number of Nigerian Banks and public establishments.
He is a polio survivor.
Education
Bachelors of Law (LL.B) Degree from University of Uyo
Master of Laws (LL.M) from the University of Lagos
Gallery
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