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  • Comment: checked three random sources none of them mention him? Theroadislong (talk) 15:22, 18 July 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: Six of these sources are his own books these are not required just add the ISBn numbers for the books. Theroadislong (talk) 15:38, 17 July 2024 (UTC)

Dr. Samuel Chukwuka Onyeka
Born (1965-11-25) November 25, 1965 (age 59)
CitizenshipNigerian,
Education
  • PhD - Imo State University, Owerri - 2017
  • MBA (Insurance and Risk Management) - Enugu State University of Science & Technology - 2008
  • Master of Laws - Abia State University, Uturu - 2005
  • Barrister at Law - Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos - 1991
  • Bachelor of Laws - Abia State University, Uturu - 1990

Sam Chukwuka Onyeka is a Nigerian lawyer and risk management consultant with over 20 years of academic and industry experience. He is particularly noted for his contributions to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) efforts in Nigeria.[1] Onyeka's work in this field has garnered international recognition, highlighted by the Association of Certified Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) in 2015.

Early Life and Education

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Onyeka Samuel Chukwuka was born on November 25, 1965. He pursued his undergraduate studies at Abia State University, Uturu, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree with second class honors in 1990. He subsequently attended the Nigerian Law School, Victoria Island, Lagos, and became a Barrister at Law in 1991.

Samuel Onyeka furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Abia State University in 2005, an MBA in Insurance and Risk Management from Enugu State University of Science & Technology in 2008, and a PhD from Imo State University, Owerri, in 2017. His doctoral thesis focused on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism in Nigeria.

Career

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Academia

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Sam Onyeka held the position of Lecturer II at the Faculty of Law, Imo State University, Owerri, where he taught and supervised students in both the Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Business Administration. He pioneered the study of Banking & Insurance Law and authored several books, including "Fundamentals of Banking Law" and "Motor Insurance in Nigeria: Law and Practice." He was recognized as the best lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Imo State University, in 2007.

Additionally, Chukwuka served as a guest lecturer at various schools of nursing and midwifery across southeastern Nigeria, contributing to the field of Medical Jurisprudence in Nigeria.

Professional Experience

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In the professional career, Onyeka has held significant positions, including Head of the AML/CFT Unit at the National Insurance Commission, Nigeria,[2][failed verification] where he coordinated AML/CFT compliance for the insurance industry.

He was a member of the Nigerian Presidential Committee on Financial Action Task Force (PCFATF), a high-level national AML/CFT coordination body, and co-Chair of Nigeria's Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing National Risk Assessment Secretariat, which organized the maiden National ML/TF Risk Assessment between 2013 and 2016.

Since May 2016, Chukwuka has been a Principal Consultant at ISG Consulting Limited, providing training and technical support services for private and public institutions in Nigeria and elsewhere.[3] He is also the Lead Director of Transparent Protection Ltd/Gte and Chairman of Compliance Publications Ltd.

Chukwuka has been a guest lecturer at the Compliance Institute Nigeria (CIN),[4] delivering critical AML/CFT training for compliance professionals. He is a Visiting Lecturer, at the Faculty of Law, University of Abuja contributing to the development of Banking and Insurance Law and Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism.

Publications

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Chukwuka is a prolific author, with numerous books[5] and journal articles to his name. Some of his notable works include:

  • Books
    • Combating Terrorism and Terrorist Financing, Abuja, Nigeria: Compliance Publications Ltd., 2023)[6]
    • Anti-Money Laundering (Abuja, Nigeria: Compliance Publications Ltd., 2023).[7]
    • Fundamentals of Banking Law, 2nd ed, (Abuja, Nigeria: Compliance Publications Ltd., 2022).[8]
    • Essentials of Insurance Law (Abuja, Nigeria: Compliance Publications Ltd.,2023)[9][10]
    • Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (Abuja, Nigeria: Transparent Protection Ltd/Gte., 2014).[11]
    • The Christian Character: Understanding the Ways of the Master (Bloomington, Indianna, United States: Author House, 2011)[12]
    • Fundamentals of Banking Law (Owerri, Nigeria: Bon Publications Ltd, 2007).
    • Themes on Business Law (Owerri, Nigeria: Bon Publications Ltd, 2007).
    • Marine Insurance in Nigeria: Law and Practice (Owerri, Nigeria: Bon Publications Ltd, 2006).[13]
    • Motor Insurance in Nigeria: Law and Practice, (Owerri, Nigeria: Bon Publications Ltd, 2006)
    • Advocacy in Nursing Practice, (Owerri, Nigeria: Bon Publications Ltd, 2006)[14]
    • Introduction to Medical Jurisprudence for Nurses and Midwives in Nigeria, (Aba, Nigeria, Admac, 2002).
Journal Articles:
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  • 'Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism in the Insurance Industry in Nigeria' (2012), Journal of Insurance Law and Practice, Vol.2, No.2, 9-20.
  • 'Towards Effective Compliance with the Guidelines on Enterprise Risk Management in the Insurance Industry in Nigeria' (2012), Journal of Insurance Law and Practice, Vol.2, No.3, 3-11.[15]
  • 'The Nigerian Oil and Gas Content Developing Act 2010 and The Insurance Industry in Nigeria' (2015), Journal of Commercial Law and Contemporary Law, Vol.2.
  • 'Towards Active Enforcement of the 'No Premium, No Cover' Provision of the Insurance Act 2003' (2017), Journal of Commercial and Contemporary Law, Vol.7, 18-25.
  • 'Insurance Business and Policyholders Protection in Nigeria: Lessons from the United Kingdom's Financial Services Authority's 'Treating Customers Fairly' Programme' (2013), Journal of Insurance Law and Practice, Vol.3 No.2, 51-62.
  • 'Motor Vehicles (Third Party) Insurance in Nigeria: An Appraisal' (2012), Journal of Insurance Law and Practice, Vol.2 No.1, 3-15.
  • 'The Legal Status of the Insurance Broker in Nigeria' (2007), Nigerian Journal of Legal Studies, Vol. VII, 110-117.
  • 'Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022: An Appraisal', Paper presented at the DSS Conference, 9-12 October 2023.
  • 'Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in Developing Economy' (2024), paper presented at the occasion of the University of Abuja and the University of California San Francisco Faculty Exchange Public Lecture held at the Faculty of Law, University of Abuja Boardroom on the 3rd July, 2024.

Professional Affiliations

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Chukwuka is a member of various professional associations, including the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Nigerian Association of Law Teachers, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria[16] (CIIN), Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), Risk Managers Association of Nigeria (RIMA),[17] and Institute of Management Consultants.

Fellowship Awards

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Sam Onyeka has received several fellowships and awards, including:

Religious Affiliations

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Sam Onyeka is a teacher of the Christian faith and currently serves as Senior Pastor at His-Ways International Ministry, Abuja.[18][failed verification]

Personal Life

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Onyeka Samuel Chukwuka is married with children, fluent in English, and resides in Abuja, Nigeria.

References

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  1. ^ "Samuel Chukwuka Onyeka, CAMS—Abuja, Nigeria". ACAMS today.
  2. ^ "National Insurance Commission". NAICOM.
  3. ^ "ISG Consulting Limited". ISG Consulting Limited.
  4. ^ a b "Compliance Institute, Nigeria (CIN)".
  5. ^ "Compliance Publication bookstore". Compliance Publication bookstore.
  6. ^ Sam Chukwuka Onyeka (2022). Combating Terrorism And Terrorist Financing (2nd ed.). Compliance Publications Ltd. ISBN 978-978-781-252-5.
  7. ^ Sam Chukwuka Onyeka (2022). Anti-Money Laundering. Compliance Publications Ltd. ISBN 978-978-782-257-9.
  8. ^ Sam Chukwuka Onyeka (2022). Fundamentals Of Banking Law. Compliance Publications Ltd.
  9. ^ Sam Chukwuka Onyeka (2023). Essentials Of Insurance Law. Compliance Publications Ltd. ISBN 978-978-781-254-9.
  10. ^ Sam Chukwuka Onyeka, PhD (December 4, 2023). "Essentials of Insurance Law". Inspen Online.
  11. ^ Sam Chukwuka Onyeka (2014). Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism. Transparent Protection Ltd/Gte. ISBN 978-978-943-120-5.
  12. ^ Sam Chukwuka Onyeka (25 July 2011). The Christian Character: Understanding the Ways of the Master. AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1463414405.
  13. ^ Sam Chukwuka Onyeka (2006). Marine Business Insurance. Bon Publications. ISBN 978-34443-0-6. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: checksum (help)
  14. ^ Sam Chukwuka Onyeka (2006). Advocacy in Nursing Practice. Bon Publications. ISBN 978-34443-1-4. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: checksum (help)
  15. ^ Onyeka, Dr Samuel. "Towards Effective Compliance With The Guidelines On Risk Management Framework Final". Academia.edu.
  16. ^ "Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria".
  17. ^ "Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria (CRMI)".
  18. ^ "His-Ways International Ministry". His-Ways International Ministry.