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PEFELA Gildas NYUGHA is a highly qualified professional with a wealth of expertise in the field of legal studies, and a trained Magistrate from the National School of Administration and Magistracy, – Cameroon. He is a holder of a PhD/ Doctorate Degree in Law and holds a Master’s Degree in International Trade and Investment Law in Africa. He is a seasoned researcher and Author of many scientific publications. He is also a Public speaker, Youth leader and social activist, a Human Rights expert, especially in the protection of the rights of the vulnerable. He is also a guru in corporate law & corporate governance. He is a Lecturer at Institut Superieur JIMIT / JIMIT Higher Institute – Yaoundé, Institut Superieur des Science de L’Entreprise (ISSE) Yaoundé, SIANTOU University, Pan African Institute for Development -West Africa, etc. His extensive education and practical experience have equipped him with a deep understanding of various legal issues, making him a valuable asset to the judicial landscape in Cameroon and beyond. PEFELA is an Alumni of the YALI RLC West Africa - Cohort 42, founder and Executive Director of the Center for Scientific Research, Human Rights & Development – CENSREHURD, a Non Partisan nonprofit Organization having as its objectives to Promote Scientific Research, Peace, and Human Rights development. It has a particular interest in orphans, underprivileged children, and vulnerable people, especially people living with disabilities, and increases their social inclusion through capacity building, inclusion projects, participation, and involvement in Development in Cameroon and Africa. He is the Founding President of the Legal Gurus Association (LE.G.A) – Cameroon’s leading and most prestigious club of young jurists and law professionals - an association that has stood the test of time and trained many young masters and Ph.D. graduates in Cameroon and beyond, a think tank association made up of Cameroon's finest law researchers. Dr. PEFELA is also the Founder of the Royal Educational Solidarity Scholarship Fund, Co-Founder of BUMA Foundation, Delegate, and Coordinator at the Cameroon National Youth Council for Balikumbat, National Youth Coordinator for Balikumbat Youths, Founder of Balikumbat Sub-Divisional Youths Association, etc. Dr. PEFELA has received several National and International Awards in the domain of leadership and community development. His research interests are Company Law, Human Rights, International Trade, Criminal Law/Procedure, Insurance Law, Corporate Governance, Common Law, Environmental Law, Medical Law, etc.