Team of experts

At Erugo’s Attorneys and Consultants, our strength lies not only in the depth of our legal knowledge but also in the calibre of our people. We are a collective of learned counsel, seasoned litigators, legal consultants, and scholars — each bringing a distinctive blend of legal expertise, moral character, and an unwavering commitment to justice.

Our firm is structured as a collaborative legal chamber where synergy is prioritized over individualism. We believe that the best legal outcomes are achieved through reasoned deliberation, rigorous research, and strategic teamwork. Every client matter, regardless of scale or complexity, is treated with due diligence and entrusted to the most qualified counsel within our firm.

Founding Principal | Lead Counsel – Litigation, Human Rights, Governance, Banking & Criminal Law

Mr. Johnson Ndubuisi Daniel Erugo is the Founding Principal and Lead Counsel at Erugo’s Attorneys and Consultants, where he spearheads the firm’s litigation, public law, and high-stakes advisory practice. A respected voice in civil rights, governance, and rule-of-law advocacy, Mr. Erugo has built a distinguished legal career defined by deep legal knowledge, tactical brilliance, and unwavering ethical commitment.

Head, Intellectual Property, Corporate & Trade Law Department

Mr. Chibuike Maurice Onwukamuche serves as the Head of the Intellectual Property, Corporate & Trade Law Department at Erugo’s Attorneys and Consultants, where he leads a progressive and cross-functional legal team focused on protecting and commercializing intangible assets, structuring businesses, and navigating the complexities of modern trade and digital innovation.

Head, Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Department

Mrs. Nkiruka Happiness Johnson, ACIArb, Esq., is the Head of the Dispute Resolution & Arbitration Department at Erugo’s Attorneys and Consultants, where she brings over a decade of experience resolving high-stakes disputes across civil, commercial, investment, matrimonial, and construction-related matters.

Head, Energy Law Department

Mr. Nathaniel Daniel Essien is a seasoned legal practitioner and the Head of the Energy Law Department at Erugo’s Attorneys and Consultants, where he leads the firm’s advisory and regulatory practice in the energy and extractive industries. With a background in commercial and energy law, Mr. Essien offers comprehensive expertise across the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments of Nigeria’s petroleum sector.

Notary Public | Head, Sports & Entertainment Law Department

Mr. Charles Okwudiri serves as a Notary Public and the Head of the Sports and Entertainment Law Department at Erugo’s Attorneys and Consultants, where he leads the firm’s dynamic legal practice at the intersection of law, media, performance, and sport. With a keen understanding of the commercial and regulatory complexities of the creative industries, Mr. Okwudiri is a trusted advisor to athletes, musicians, producers, digital creators, broadcasters, and sporting organizations.

Head, Election Petition & Debt Recovery Practice

Ms. Ifeolowa Rachael leads the Election Petition and Debt Recovery Practice at Erugo’s Attorneys and Consultants, where she provides robust legal leadership in politically sensitive disputes and high-stakes financial recovery matters. Known for her tactical precision and disciplined legal reasoning, she represents candidates, political parties, and corporate clients in some of the most contentious and time-sensitive cases within Nigeria’s legal system.