Two legal scholars from Abia State University have released what is being described as a groundbreaking contribution to Nigerian legal literature — a tort law textbook that prioritises practical application over abstract theory.
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The book, titled The Law of Torts in Nigeria: A Functional Approach, authored by Professor Hagler Sunny Okorie Ph.D and Ikeocha, Nathaniel Ngozi Esq, offers law students, practitioners, and academics a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying tort law in Nigerian courts.
Unlike conventional tort law textbooks that focus primarily on listing rules and principles, the new publication adopts what the authors describe as “a functional approach” — demonstrating how tort law operates in real legal practice.
The book combines legal rules, Nigerian case law, and practical examples to help readers understand and apply tort law efficiently in both academic and courtroom settings.
“This approach helps you see tort law not just as theory, but as a tool for solving everyday legal problems,” the authors stated in the book’s introduction.
The publication covers the definition of tort as a civil wrong, demonstrates fundamental principles and major types of torts, and provides detailed treatment of defences and remedies under the Nigerian legal context.
The structure, style, content, and format of presentation have been designed to serve the needs of legal practitioners, law students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and legal scholars engaged in research.
Distinguished Authors
Professor Hagler Sunny Okorie Ph.D brings decades of teaching experience and distinguished credentials to the work. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (FCIArb), Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (FICMC), Notary Public, and Justice of the Peace.
Currently serving as Head of Department, Private and Property Law at Abia State University’s Faculty of Law, Professor Okorie has previously held positions including Head of Department of Jurisprudence, Public and International Law, Coordinator of Postgraduate Studies, and Acting Dean of Students Affairs.
His international training includes programmes at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa; the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights, Switzerland; and Professionals in Humanitarianism courses in Brussels and San Remo, Italy.
Co-author Ikeocha, Nathaniel Ngozi Esq (LL.B Hons, BL, LL.M) is a Lecturer at Abia State University’s Faculty of Law and former Director of the institution’s Law Centre. He currently serves as President of the Rotary Club of Osusu Aba and was Chairman of the Journal Publication Committee, NBA Aba Branch (2024-2026).
Ikeocha also served on the Governing Council of the Federal University, Otuoke from 2016-2020 and was reappointed for another four-year term. He is Principal-in-Chambers at Nath. N. Ikeocha & Associates (Ukankalazu Chambers) in Aba.
The book is now available for purchase through Princeton Publishers Co Ltd, located at 5 Mojidi Street, Off Toyin, Lagos.
Interested buyers can place orders via the following contact numbers: 08028636615, 08037667945, 08032253813, or +234 902 196 2209.
Copies are also available at the Faculty of Law, Abia State University.
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