TITLE (PROF/DR):                      Dr.

NAME:                                          WAHAB KUNLE SHITTU

POSITION:                                   LECTURER II

EDUCATION/TRAINING

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A. Personal Statement

I am a seasoned Senior Advocate of Nigeria with a Doctorate Degree in law from the University of Ilorin. I have a passion for advancing the frontiers of knowledge through research interests on law of terrorism, international Law, Jurisprudence, Human Rights Law, Economic and Financial Crimes Law.

I am committed to strengthening legal scholarship that will enhance systems, institutions, capacity building, technical assistance, international cooperation and legal reforms amongst others.

In both teaching and research, I prioritize socio-legal approach that enriches discourse through emphasis on empirical and non-empirical analysis and studies.

I am also engaged actively in prosecution particularly in the areas of anti-corruption and economic and financial crimes. I also sustain on a regular basis commentary on contemporary issues and developments.

B. Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

• Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
• Member, Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN)

C. Selected Most Recent Publications/Contributions to Knowledge 

1. WAHAB SHITTU SAN (2024). Terrorism Counter Terrorism and Disabilities, Essential Relationship: Al-Hikmah University Law Journal Vol:5 No. 1.2024. ISSN: 2476-8510 Published by: Faculty of Law, Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.
2. WAHAB SHITTU (2024) “Constitutional Law & Democracy” being a Chapter contribution to a book titled “Contemporary issues in Law, Democracy & Good Governance”; Essay in honour of Dele Adeshina SAN; Published by Educodex Ltd. Edited by Prof. Abiodun A. Kannike, Phd, SAN and Prof. Joel Barde Ph.D. Chapter 1 at pages 1 – 39.
3. WAHAB SHITTU SAN (2022). Self-Created Judicial Immunity from Misconduct: What should be the Appropriate National Response? Journal of Department of Private and Property Law, Faculty of Law, Redeemer’s University, Ede, Nigeria, Vol. 1 No. 1; ISSN: 2971-5814.
4. WAHAB SHITTU (2017) “Fight against Judicial Corruption versus Independence of the Judiciary” being a Chapter contribution to a book titled “New Developments in Law and Practice in Nigeria”; Essay in honour of Dele Adeshina SAN; Published by Biographers Nigeria Ltd. Chapter 9 at pages 142 – 165.
5. WAHAB SHITTU (2013) “National and Cross Border Investigation and Prosecution of Money Laundering Crimes” being Chapter contribution to the book titled: “Money Laundering Law and Policy” Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies’ Journal: Published by NIALS Press, Abuja; edited by Epiphany Azinge of National Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. Pages 280 – 324

D. Collaborators / Networks (International inclusive)

1. Chaired sessions at the 3rd Annual African Law and Religion Conference at the University of Namibia, Windhoek between 17th – 19th May, 2015.
2. Chaired and participated at sessions with the themes ‘Women, Children and Marriage’ and ‘Conference Reflections and Aspirations’ respectively including delivering a paper titled ‘Report on the International Conference on Law and Religion held in Nigeria between 23rd to 27th February, 2015’ at the conference. The proceedings to be accessed at www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrPjBrKQYuM June 9, 2015 – uploaded by International Center for Law and Religion Studies.
3. A co-editor of Ghana Monthly Law Reports