Vincent Oluoma Maxwell

Background

Maxwell, Vincent Oluoma was born on August 15, 1926 in Rivers State, Nigeria. Arrived in Kiribati, October 1985. Son of Maxwell and Lucy Diana (Amadienweya) O.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, University London, 1964. Master of Laws, University London, 1973.

Career

Lawyer, Nigeria, 1966-1968. Barrister England, 1965, 69-70. Counsel Government Jamaica, Kingston, 1971-1974.

Resident magistrate Government Belize, Copozal, 1975-1978. Master registrar Government Botswana, Lobaste, 1979. High court judge Nigerian Judiciary, Rivers, 1979-1984.

Chief justice Government Kiribati, Betio Tarawa, 1985-1990. Adjudicator immigration appeals Lord Chancellors Judicial Department, London, 1990-1993. Lecturer College of Science and Technology, Kingston, 1972-1973.

Achievements

• Vincent Oluoma Maxwell has been listed as a noteworthy Chief justice by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Corporal Royal Air Force, 1950-1955. Member Honorable Society Inner Temple (honorary), University College Old Student (life), Nigerian Bar Association, England and Wales Bar Association, Jamaician Bar Association, Royal Commonwealth.

Interests

• Swimming, walking, reading.

Connections

Married Beryl Hazelene Dawes, July 2, 1960. Children: Vincent Oluoma Junior, Allan, David.

Father:

Maxwell O.

Mother:

Lucy Diana (Amadienweya) O.

Spouse:

Beryl Hazelene Dawes

child:

Allan Maxwell

child:

Vincent Oluoma Junior Maxwell

child:

David Maxwell