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Central Bank of NigeriaLegal Officer – Administrative and Contemporary Law Division
Jul. 2023 - Aug. 2024-Delivered 95% compliance rate across FOI request handling by reconciling requests with the Nigerian Data Protection Act 2023, ensuring regulatory alignment. -Assisted law enforcement in over 60 investigations by providing detailed institutional information within CBN’s regulatory scope, contributing to financial crime deterrence. -Drafted legal opinions on complex staff-related issues, enhancing policy clarity and reducing internal legal disputes across departmental operations. -Reviewed and assessed multiple Service Level Agreements (SLAs) including IT support and medical services, ensuring enforceability and risk mitigation. -Conducted legal analysis of Central Bank policies to ensure compatibility with national financial regulations and international compliance standards. -Reviewed probate documentation to verify death benefit entitlements and validate succession rights, minimizing beneficiary disputes. -Analyzed FOI and data protection compliance trends and proposed procedural updates aligned with evolving financial legislation.
Central Bank of NigeriaLegal Officer – Case Management Division
Sep. 2020 - Jul. 2023Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria-Achieved a 70% litigation success rate through precise case merit reviews and tailored litigation strategies aligned with banking and regulatory objectives. -Led out-of-court negotiations resolving ₦2 billion contractor dispute, avoiding prolonged litigation and ensuring contractual clarity going forward. -Drafted strategic legal briefs to inform litigation and regulatory defense across commercial, civil, and public law matters involving the Bank. -Represented the CBN in complex legal proceedings, ensuring institutional interests were effectively presented before judicial authorities. -Advised internal departments on risk exposure and compliance implications emerging from ongoing and potential legal cases. -Supported digitization of the CBN’s Case Management System, improving case tracking, internal coordination, and institutional transparency. -Liaised with external counsel and regulatory units to coordinate unified case strategies consistent with financial governance and banking law.
Central Bank of NigeriaAssistant Legal Officer
Jun. 2017 - Sep. 2020Abuja-Played a key role in passing the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020, contributing to enhanced legal stability in Nigeria’s banking sector. -Reviewed over 30 contracts annually, including security lending, reserve management, and currency swap agreements, reducing legal exposure by 40%. -Assessed policy drafts affecting the autonomy of the CBN and developed responsive legal memos to protect institutional independence. -Reviewed and advised on agreements involving international financial institutions and technology service providers, ensuring compliance with monetary policy. -Contributed legal insight into external reserve portfolio contracts to ensure alignment with Nigeria’s financial sustainability strategy. -Supported analysis of proposed legislation and regulatory trends impacting national financial stability and international investor confidence.
Ikani Agabi & CoLegal Practitioner
Jun. 2016 - Jun. 2017Abuja-Contributed to a 90% case win rate by drafting high-quality legal documents and delivering strategic insights across civil litigation matters. -Successfully managed over 40 court processes, including affidavits and written addresses, ensuring timely submissions and reducing procedural delays. -Attended court proceedings on diverse cases such as debt recovery, human rights, and land disputes, representing clients in various jurisdictions. -Drafted legal documents and correspondence, ensuring alignment with Nigerian civil procedure rules and litigation best practices. -Conducted pre-trial case reviews and legal research to support case strategies, presenting findings to senior counsel for trial preparation
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission AbujaLegal and Licensing Officer
Mar. 2013 - Feb. 2014Plot 1099 First Avenue, Off Shehu Shagari Way, Central Business District, Abuja-Reviewed over 25 power sector contracts including Power Purchase Agreements and Gas Sale Agreements, supporting licensing decisions with 100% legal compliance. -Assisted in drafting the Electricity Industry Enforcement Regulation 2014, contributing to enhanced regulatory enforcement across Nigeria’s electricity market. -Participated in processing electricity generation licences and permits, ensuring accurate application of regulatory standards and statutory guidelines. -Supported legal compliance monitoring by liaising with stakeholders to assess adherence to license conditions and performance obligations.
Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission AbujaIntern
Jul. 2012 - Sep. 2012Interned in the Renewable Energy Research and Development Department of the Commission, working closely with key managerial staff in the research of electricity use in Nigeria. •Examined and analysed components of the energy mix and the challenges to the in-cooperation of renewable energy in Nigeria’s energy mix to a larger degree. •Reviewed documents on energy policy for the consideration of the National Assembly.
JH for All NationsPersonal Assistant to The Chief Executive Officer
Feb. 2009 - Dec. 2011Worked closely with the senior managerial and directorial staff to provide administrative support, produced documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations for internal and external parties. •My responsibilities were deputising for the Executive manager, making decisions and delegating work to others in the manager's absence, also producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations. •Organised and managed travel itinerary and diary of C.E.O, as well as plan and organise internal and external meetings.
JH for All NationsCommunications Assistant
Jul. 2008 - Feb. 2009Worked closely with the Head of The Communications department and other managerial and directorial staff on various publicity campaigns, provided administrative support, produced publicity documents, briefing papers and newspaper articles. •My responsibilities were deputising for the Head of communications, making decisions and delegating work to other members of the team.
Cass Business SchoolAlumni Relations Officer
Oct. 2007 - Dec. 2007Responsible for contacting alumni, during the fund raising campaign for the University’s 40th year anniversary. •The main thrust of the role was to re-establish contact with alumni as well as update their details on the database. •Raised over £1000, as a contribution to the pool of funds raised by other fund raisers.
God T.V, LondonPartner Services Operator
Jul. 2007 - Aug. 2007Worked as a partner services operator in this charity based television station, responsible for gathering and organising data on partner statements of giving, and exploring means of increasing revenue through gift aid (a government scheme to help charities get more out of donations received).
North Gate N.H.S TrustCare Plan Administrator
May. 2007 - Jul. 2007Worked in the medical records department as an administrative assistant responsible for carrying out administrative duties, diary management, manual and electronic data management, patient and professional correspondence and making and answering telephone enquiries.
Lawson Anthony Solicitors, GloucesterParalegal
Nov. 2006 - Dec. 2006Worked as a paralegal in the conveyancing department responsible for drafting clients’ forms and submission of Inland Revenue forms. •Contacting the land registry and executing property searches, as well as establishing stamp duty rates. •Drafting and sending client care notes and update letters.
JH for All NationsAdministrative Assistant
Sep. 2006 - Nov. 2006Worked in the accounts department as an administrative assistant carrying out administrative accounting functions, like data entry based on member donations, receiving and answering telephone enquiries and member correspondence.
Johns and Saggar SolicitorsSolicitors Representative
Aug. 2006 - Nov. 2006Attended court hearings as a solicitor’s representative, liaised with barrister and client and took notes on clients brief and debrief. •Responsible for drafting detailed notes on key points made during representation and debriefing solicitor on case outcomes.
Lawson Adefope SolicitorsIntern
Aug. 2004 - Oct. 2004Dealt with various immigration case bundles. •Drafted clients’ personal statement with the aid of an interpreter. •Drafted and compiled court documents including chronology of events and further representation. •Perused country reports and compiled evidence for inclusion in court bundle, as well as check compliance with Amnesty International regulations. •Responsible for correspondence to clientele.
Barkers / House of FraserRetail Assistant
Jun. 2001 - Sep. 2001Worked on shop floor with various brands of women’s perfumery •Assisted customers with purchases •Involved in visual merchandising and stocking. •Market analysis
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