Experience

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  J-k gadzama llp

  Nov 2015 - Oct 2016

  Counsel in chambers

  • I drafted and reviewed legal documents, legal opinions and correspondences on behalf of clients. I also appeared in State and Federal Courts, including Superior Courts of Records on behalf of clients.• I conducted legal research on a wide variety of complex issues; and• I performed all other legal and support tasks assigned by Partners and Associates in the Firm.

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  Aelex

  Oct 2016 - Sept 2021

  Legal associate

  Corporate/Commercial• I managed and supervised the legal advisory team for notable global development organisations. I provided legal advice to these clients on an array of issues relating to contractual obligations, commercial transactions, immigration, regulatory compliance, risk and assessments of projects and labour/employment.• I regularly negotiated, drafted and reviewed various contract and policy documents including employment contracts and labour agreements, consultancy agreements, commercial contracts, personnel manuals and company policy documents, service agreements, memoranda of understanding, tenancy and lease agreements, partnership agreements, tripartite agreements and non-disclosure agreements.Company Secretarial/Governance• I supervised the team that provided company secretarial and regulatory compliance services to several notable multinational companies, international organisations and non-governmental organisations.• I regularly liaised with the key members of the board of directors of several organisations and provided support in the planning, preparation and coordination of periodic board meetings and annual general meetings as well as projects being carried out by the board and committees.• I carried out the establishment of corporate entities in Nigeria on behalf of multinational companies at Nigeria’s company registry and other regulatory agencies.Dispute Resolution• I frequently analysed the viability of legal claims and prepared effective case strategies and well- researched legal opinions used to advance/defend clients’ interests on diverse and complex legal issues across the hierarchy of courts in Nigeria.• I drafted a wide variety of court processes and documents used to successfully represent clients’ interests in all courts of record in several states of Nigeria. These include pleadings, Final Written Addresses and Briefs of Argument at both the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Nigeria. Show less

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  Ziva wellness co.

  Jan 2024 - now

  Founder

  Ziva Wellness Company Limited is a mental health and wellness organisation established to provide mental health training, workshops and seminars to private individuals, companies, non-governmental organisations and communities. We envision a world where everyone has access to adequate and accurate information on mental health and mental health related topics to reduce the stigma attached thereto.We are on a mission to become the leading mental health knowledge and education hub providing premium mental health training services around the world. Our objectives include provision of mental health, wellness and productivity training sessions and workshops to individuals and organisations; and provision of provide mental wellness and general wellness counselling services to individuals, employees, students and organisations.The organisation was established in 2022 but officially registered in January 2024 and has since provided mental wellness trainings to over 5,000 individuals including students, National Youth Service Corpers (NYSC), employees, employers, professionals and community members. Show less

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  African technology and innovation institutes

  Feb 2024 - now

  Chief operating officer

  The African Technology and Innovation Institutes is an organization that serves as a knowledge transfer hub and technological research support center for Africa. While acting as a link between research and industry. ATII provides support for policy relevant and needs-based research and development in focused areas that directly affect African environments. These areas include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Clean Technology, Energy, Climate Resiliency, Digitalization, Internet of things and Robotic, Education, Research and Thematic Areas, Telecommunications Networks -5G and beyond, Healthcare, Education, Clean Water Access, Agriculture and Women Empowerment. Show less