Eze Onyekpere is a Nigerian lawyer and development law expert whose work spans public finance management, fiscal accountability, human rights, electoral reforms and constitutional governance. Over the years, he has contributed to policy debates and reform efforts aimed at strengthening public institutions, promoting transparency and protecting the rights of citizens.
Eze Onyekpere Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988, Eze Onyekpere has built extensive experience in development law, with particular focus on electricity sector reforms, privatisation, gender equality, trade policy and education liberalisation. His work combines legal expertise with public policy research, advocacy and capacity building.
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A significant part of his professional career has focused on public finance management and economic governance. He has worked on fiscal responsibility, public procurement, debt management and audit reforms, as well as budget analysis. His assignments have included drafting laws, policies, manuals and guides to support reforms and improve public sector accountability.
Eze Onyekpere has also contributed to discussions on economic and social rights, particularly access to education, healthcare, housing and social security. He has led debates on the constitutional responsibilities of the state to guarantee these rights, including the minimum obligations governments must meet and the financial challenges of delivering social services within Nigeria’s federal system.
His work in economic policy has extended to poverty reduction strategies at the national, state and local government levels. He has contributed to policy and legal issues associated with the National Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (NEEDS), the State Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (SEEDS) and the Local Economic Empowerment and Development Strategy (LEEDS).
Leading The Centre For Social Justice
As Lead Director of the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), Eze Onyekpere has continued to champion transparency, accountability and fairness in the management of public resources in Nigeria. Through the organisation, he advocates for policies that promote responsible public spending, strengthen citizens’ participation in budget processes and ensure that government resources are used to address people’s needs.
His work at Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) also focuses on public finance reforms, human rights, gender inclusion and campaign finance accountability, contributing to efforts to improve governance and ensure that public policies deliver meaningful benefits to Nigerians.
Championing Electoral Accountability And Human Rights
Eze Onyekpere is also recognised for his work on campaign finance reform in Nigeria. His contributions include reviewing campaign finance laws and regulations, monitoring campaign expenditure during elections, supporting policy reforms and training officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and civil society election monitors.
His election related work extends to the resolution of electoral disputes. He monitored and published reports on the judicial determination of election disputes during the 2011 and 2015 election cycles, contributing to public understanding of the legal processes surrounding electoral contests.
Beyond electoral accountability, Eze Onyekpere has facilitated human rights training and assessment missions and conducted gender audits of institutions, including political parties. He also contributed to the redrafting and review of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition laws in Adamawa and Sokoto states, supporting efforts to strengthen legal protections against violence.
A Voice In Public Policy And Media
Eze Onyekpere has maintained a strong presence in public discourse through his writing and contributions to policy debates. His published work covers issues relating to governance, public expenditure, economic rights, electoral accountability and institutional reform.
He has authored more than 50 publications and over 650 published media articles. He previously served on the Editorial Board of The Independent newspaper and currently writes a weekly column for The Punch, published every Monday.
He is also a faculty member of the Ibadan School of Government and Public Policy, where his expertise in law, governance and public policy contributes to discussions on Nigeria’s development challenges.
Through his legal practice, research, advocacy and writing, Eze Onyekpere has remained engaged in efforts to promote responsible public spending, strengthen democratic institutions and advance the protection of citizens’ rights.
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