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Bakari Arabi is a Lecturer in Law at the University of East London (UEL), part of the Department of Law & Criminology within the Royal Docks School of Business and Law. He holds a PhD in Law from UEL, alongside advanced qualifications including an LLM (International Law & World Economy), BL (Barrister at Law), and dual LLB & Shariah degrees. His academic roles include module leader for Company Law and coordinator of UEL's partnership with UNICAF for LLM programmes.
Dr. Arabi’s research focuses on Islamic legal contemporaneity, infrastructure development in African mining sectors, and legal frameworks for investment. His PhD thesis, published by the British Library, addresses Nigeria’s mining sector through legal reform and sukuk financing. Current work explores Ijtihad’s modern relevance, legal responses to Boko Haram, and critiques of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry Act (PIB).
- Education:
- LLB & Shariah (Double Honours), Nigerian University
- BL (Barrister at Law)
- LLM (International Law & World Economy), UEL
- PhD in Law, UEL
- Professional Experience:
- Senior State Counsel, Nigerian Ministry of Justice (2007–2017)
- Legal Adviser to BBC (freelance, including 2023 engagement on Nigerian legal matters)
His external roles include participation in the Commonwealth Forum on Good Governance (2019) and advisory work with international organizations. Bakari’s teaching spans Company Law, Contract Law, and Land Law modules.
