ASABA/Nigeria: Dr. Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, has been admitted as a full member of the International Law Association (ILA), joining an elite network of international law scholars and practitioners across the world.
The confirmation was conveyed in a letter signed by the Membership Coordinator, Mr. Abraham Adeniran, which stated that Dr. Oghenesivbe now belongs to a distinguished community of professionals engaged in research, knowledge development, capacity building and the preparation of reports on critical issues in international law.
Founded in Brussels in 1873, the International Law Association is a globally recognised body dedicated to the advancement, clarification and development of both public and private international law. The association operates through more than 68 branches worldwide, boasts a membership of over 5,400 professionals across all continents, and holds consultative status with several United Nations specialised agencies.
According to ILA Nigeria, Dr. Oghenesivbe has been assigned to the Business and Human Rights Committee, chaired by Dr. Oyeniyi Abe, a lecturer in Human Rights, Dispute Resolution and Commercial Law at the College of Law, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti.
Reacting to his admission, Dr. Oghenesivbe expressed appreciation to the leadership of the ILA Nigeria Branch and the Membership Committee for the confidence reposed in him, describing the development as both an honour and a privilege.
He reaffirmed his commitment to public service, stating that he would continue to contribute meaningfully to the promotion of justice, human rights, international law and diplomacy, alongside his responsibilities as Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications.
Dr. Oghenesivbe also acknowledged the support of the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, JP, commending his administration’s strong emphasis on human capital development and the continuous expansion of knowledge across sectors.
In addition to his new role with the ILA, Dr. Oghenesivbe serves as a member of the Delta State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking and Irregular Migration, the Institute of Legal and Policy Strategy, the Nigerian Bar Association (Ikeja Branch) and the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, among other professional bodies.
He holds multiple academic qualifications spanning Law, Political Science, Public and International Affairs, Mass Communication, Public Administration, and Information and Strategy Management, reflecting a broad and diverse intellectual and professional background.
