Dr Noah Afedolor Izoukumor

Dr Noah Afedolor Izoukumor

Birmingham Law School
Teaching Fellow

Contact details

Address
Birmingham Law School
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
UK

Dr Noah A. Izoukumor, a Barrister and Solicitor of Nigeria's Supreme Court, holds an LLM and PhD from University of West of England (UWE). Formerly an Associate Lecturer at UWE, he is now a Teaching Fellow in Birmingham Law School.

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Qualifications

  • PhD - University of the west of England (UK)
  • LLM - University of the west of England (UK)
  • LLB - Rivers State University (Nigeria)
  • BL - Nigeria Law School (Nigeria)
  • DL   University of Benin (Nigeria) 

Biography

Dr. Noah Afedolor Izoukumor commenced his academic journey with a Diploma in Law from the University of Benin, Nigeria, subsequently obtaining an LLB from Rivers State University (formerly Rivers State University of Science and Technology). In 2014, he was called to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Dr. Izoukumor began his legal career with E.L. Akpofure SAN & Co Chambers and later joined Okori & Co Chambers, both based in Delta State, Nigeria. During this period, he also served as a legal adviser and researcher for Lurine Nigeria Limited. His pursuit of academic excellence led him to further his studies in the United Kingdom, where he earned an LLM in Environmental Law and Sustainable Development with distinction from the University of the West of England (UWE). He completed his PhD at the same institution in 2022, focusing on the critical interplay between climate change laws, the Sustainable Development Goals, and governance frameworks at the national level. Dr. Izoukumor held the position of Associate Lecturer in the Department of Business and Law at UWE, where he taught a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including Criminal Law, Constitutional and Administrative Law, Environmental Law, and International Law and Institutions.

In 2024, he joined Birmingham Law School as a Teaching Fellow in Law. His teaching portfolio includes key modules such as Criminal Law, Contract Law, and Environmental Law. In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Izoukumor serves as a consultant to government agencies and non-governmental organizations, providing expert legal advice on matters related to climate change and oil and gas law. His professional journey reflects a profound commitment to integrating legal practice, academic scholarship, and the pressing challenges of environmental and energy law.

Teaching

  • Contract law
  • Criminal law
  • Environmental law

Research

Dr Noah’s research interests lie in climate change laws, energy transition laws, oil and gas law and sustainable development.  

Contributions to Climate Change Law and Sustainable Development

Dr Noah has published in leading peer-reviewed journals. One of his key articles, “The Consumption Fuel Subsidy is a Clog to Renewable Energy Development in Nigeria” (Journal of Law, Policy & Globalization, 139, pp. 1-13), explores the misalignment between Nigeria’s fossil fuel subsidy programme and its commitments under the Paris Agreement. The article, which draws on findings from his doctoral thesis, calls for a reduction in Nigeria’s fossil fuel subsidies to enable a transition towards renewable energy.

This work is noteworthy for highlighting the contradictions between global climate commitments and national policies. Remarkably, within a year of its publication, the Nigerian government ended its long-standing fuel subsidy programme, demonstrating the potential influence of his research on policy development.

Another significant publication, “Nigeria’s Climate Change Act, Conditional and Unconditional Nationally Determined Contributions, and the Principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities”, is an open-access article in the Environmental Law Review. It is expected to contribute to UWE’s next REF submission, showcasing its academic value.

Research in Oil and Gas Law

In addition to his focus on climate change, Dr Noah is deeply engaged in research on oil and gas law, particularly examining the environmental impact of oil pollution in developing countries. His publications in this area reveal the complexities of regulatory frameworks and the socio-environmental consequences of oil extraction in resource-rich yet vulnerable regions.

Dr Noah’s research portfolio reflects a commitment to addressing critical global challenges through rigorous academic inquiry, with an emphasis on practical solutions for sustainable governance and environmental justice.

Publications

Key Publications

  1. Noah, I.A. (2024). "Nigeria's Climate Change Act, Conditional and Unconditional Nationally Determined Contributions, and the Principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities." Environmental Law Review, p. 1–19.
  2. Izoukumor, N.A. (2024). "The Consumption Fuel Subsidy Is a Clog to Renewable Energy Development in Nigeria." Journal of Law, Policy & Globalization, 139, pp. 1-13.
  1. Noah, I.A. (2024). "Analysing the Application of the Lex Specialis Derogat Legi Generali Principle in Peter Obi v. INEC (2023): A Focus on Issue Two; Electronic Result Transmission." African Journal of Law and Justice System, 3(1), p.85.
  2. Izoukumor, N.A. (2024). "The Decline in Gas Flaring in Nigeria Has Not Led to a Decrease in Greenhouse Gas Emissions." American Journal of Human and Social Science Research (AJHSSR), 8(4), pp. 09-19.
  3. Izoukumor, N.A. (2021). "The Paradox of NOSDRA to Prevent and Quickly Respond to Oil Spills in Nigeria." American Journal of Human and Social Science Research (AJHSSR), 5(1), pp.158-167.
  4. Izoukumor, N.A. (2019). "A Critical Assessment of the Pollution Prevention Laws and Regulations of Nigeria: Why They Failed to Protect the Environment of Nigeria." Journal of Law, Policy & Globalization, 87, p.43.

Upcoming Article (Accepted for Publication)

  • Razzaque, J., & Izoukumor, N.A. "The Story of REDD+ in Nigeria: A Critical View of the Participation of Forest-Dependent Communities." African Journal of International and Comparative Law, to be published Jan 2025.

UWE Law School Blog

  • Izoukumor, N.A. (2022). "Synergies Between the Paris Agreement and the SDGs: An Opportunity for National Governments to Achieve Key Climate Goals." Bristol Law School Law Blog.