Prof ben nwabueze biography of michael

Early Life and Education

Ben Nwabueze was born on December 22, , in Atani, Anambra State,  Nigeria. He attended St. Patrick’s College, Asaba, and later proceeded to the University of London, where he obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree in He also earned a Master of Laws degree in and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in from the same university.

Ben Nwabueze was called to the English Bar in and became a member of the Inner Temple.

Career

Nwabueze began his career as a lecturer in law at the University of Lagos in He later moved to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in , where he rose to become a professor of law and the Dean of the Faculty of Law.

Ben Nwabueze was also the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria between and He was appointed as the Minister of Education and Youth Development in by President Shehu Shagari and served until He was also a member of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Constitution of Nigeria.

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