Barr. Dr. Ngozi Jennifer Ezema
Chief Legal Officer | Head of Legal Department, Enugu State Internal Revenue Service | Legal Practitioner | Tax Administrator | ADR Professional
Ngozi Jennifer Ezema, LL.B, B.L, LL.M
Senior Executive Faculty
Professional Summary
Ngozi Jennifer Ezema is a distinguished legal practitioner, tax administrator, and public sector professional with extensive experience in legal advisory, tax administration, dispute resolution, and environmental law. She is recognized for her integrity, professionalism, and strategic contributions to public sector legal and revenue administration.
Her career reflects a strong commitment to excellence, institutional development, and effective governance through the application of sound legal frameworks and policy compliance.
Early Life and Background
Ngozi Jennifer Ezema hails from Ede-Oballa in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. Her life and career journey are marked by resilience, perseverance, and a deep sense of purpose in contributing to public service and national development through the legal profession.
Academic Qualifications
Ngozi possesses strong academic credentials that underpin her professional excellence.
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) – Second Class Upper Division
Barrister-at-Law (B.L.)
Master of Laws (LL.M) in Environmental Law – First Class
Her specialization in Environmental Law reflects her interest in regulatory frameworks, sustainable development, and legal compliance in environmental governance.
Professional Memberships
Ngozi is actively engaged in professional development and is an Associate Member of several respected professional institutions, including:
Chartered Institute of Arbitration (Nigeria)
Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (Nigeria)
Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
These memberships strengthen her expertise in alternative dispute resolution, arbitration, mediation, and tax administration.
Professional Experience
Ngozi currently serves as a Chief Legal Officer at the Enugu State Ministry of Justice, where she contributes to the legal advisory and justice administration framework of the state.
Since October 2018, she has been working with the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS) where she has demonstrated exceptional competence in tax law and public sector legal management.
Professional Experience
Ngozi currently serves as a Chief Legal Officer at the Enugu State Ministry of Justice, where she contributes to the legal advisory and justice administration framework of the state.
Since October 2018, she has been working with the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS) where she has demonstrated exceptional competence in tax law and public sector legal management.
Leadership Role
She presently serves as the Head of the Legal Department of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service, where she provides strategic legal leadership and oversight for the Service’s legal operations.
Her responsibilities include:
Providing legal advisory on tax administration and regulatory compliance
Managing tax-related litigation and dispute resolution
Supporting policy formulation and institutional legal frameworks
Ensuring compliance with tax laws and statutory regulations
Her work continues to contribute significantly to strengthening the legal architecture of tax administration in Enugu State.
