Experience

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  Christian law students’ fellowship of nigeria, university of ibadan (clasfon ui)

  Nov 2018 - Oct 2021

  Academic secretary

  — Trained members of the Academic unit in the art of public speaking by conducting bi-weekly academic and career talks.— Led the team that organized the fellowship's annual moot and mock competition in my 2nd year. By leveraging my interpersonal and organizational skills, we secured sponsorship from Bovas Petroleum. — Efficiently managed the library of the fellowship and organized weekly tutorials for law students including members of the fellowship.— Facilitated career talks on various topics, including LinkedIn optimization, securing graduate internships, and building a successful career as an undergraduate. Show less

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  Legal pages

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2021

  Content writer
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  Getin education consulting

  Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  Content writer (intern)

  — Conducted research on immigration policies for foreign students in Japan and Turkey, and submitted a final project that helped self-funded postgraduate students identify free and low tuition graduate schools.

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  The energy club,university of ibadan

  Nov 2019 - Jun 2020

  Pioneer member/co-head, research team
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  The tax club, university of ibadan

  Feb 2020 - Jun 2023

  — Led over 80 students to spearhead tax awareness campaigns and advocate for tax education within the University environment.— Pioneered the creation of a Tax Academy that mirrored the curriculum of the CITN. It featured sessions on Transfer Pricing, Indirect and Consumption Taxes, Tax Administration, and Tax Compliance Tools, led by professionals from renowned firms such as KPMG, PwC, KCP, Stransact, and EY, among others.— Collaborated with Consultport Academy to offer free access to courses, benefiting over 200 club members and non-members. — Increased involvement in club activities by introducing case studies during club meetings, organising employability sessions, webinars on Tax policies, and a Crash Course on Transfer Pricing.— Initiated and planned a weekly radio show on Diamond FM to create tax awareness. — Secured 10+ Internship slots and scholarships for the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) Qualification Exam. — Maintained connections and relationships with partner firms, patrons, and sponsors of the Club. Communicated consistently and fostered a mutually beneficial relationship with the key stakeholders, ensuring their continued involvement. — Represented the Club at a workshop organized by the FIRS and was the 2nd joint-winner of the Tax Quiz organized by Prof Abiola Sanni. — Collaborated closely with my team to significantly increase the membership base by 60% and visibility of the Tax Club within the University of Ibadan. — Facilitated a partnership with the Oyo State Internal Revenue Board to drive tax awareness in the state's informal sector— Spearheaded the strategic planning and execution of Tax Watch 5.0. The event garnered immense interest and participation, attracting over 350 students and professionals. Raised over N1,000,000 in funding for the event. Show less — Developed a comprehensive plan and strategy that promoted tax awareness and increased the visibility of the Club within the University environment.— Collaborated with the director of media to curate engaging and informative social media content, amplifying the club's message and initiatives to the University community.— Coordinated fundraising efforts and co-led the team that organised the inaugural Tax Hack, a groundbreaking tax innovation competition at the University of Ibadan. This pioneering event showcased innovative tax solutions and ideas. Show less

  • President

    Dec 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Public Relations Officer

    Feb 2020 - Dec 2021
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  Conversations over a box of pizza

  Mar 2020 - Jan 2021

  Head of partnerships

  — Developed commercial; and technical relationships which scaled a mentorship project that connected over 100 undergraduates with Africans in high-profile institutions like Microsoft, White and Case LLP, KPMG, Bank of America, and Harvard University.— Facilitated a partnership with the Nigeria Fintech Association to facilitate and moderate the first student-focused session on career opportunities in Fintech for undergraduates.

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  Digital figures

  Aug 2020 - Feb 2021

  Marketing intern

  — Managed 5 social media accounts and prepared strategy documents in alignment with the marketing goals of clients which led to over 65% growth rate across board. — Collaborated with the marketing, design and product management team to launch a new product.— Developed product knowledge in order to communicate and market the product effectively and guided users from initial demos to active retainers. — Managed accounts of clients across diverse industries, such as Logistics, Beauty, Consulting, Photography, etc.— Analyzed engagement data monthly, identified trends in customer interactions and planned digital campaigns to build community online. Show less

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  Opolo global

  Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

  Startup support analyst

  — Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and leadership skills by defining processes from scratch that guided the venture manager in creating an efficient and effective operations structure for startup founders.— Provided a range of business support to the venture manager and facilitated partnerships with support firms and facilitators.

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  Acelera law

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2021

  Summer intern

  — Gained introductory knowledge on Contract drafting and Negotiations by reviewing Nominee Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Subscription Agreement and Service level agreements.— Performed Company Secretarial roles by attending and preparing board meeting minutes of an Edtech startup.— Drafted a Client reference letter, template memo and conducted research on the NIPOST licence registration for an international logistics company.— Completed the Due diligence checklist for an early-stage startup that was preparing for a seed funding round. Show less

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  Mzz africa

  Oct 2021 - Jan 2022

  Venture development analyst

  — Worked with a 4-man team to provide advisory to a $3million venture-funded Kenyan fintech startup on market sizing and adoption of prize-linked savings accounts— Conducted research and utilized presentation skills to present case studies on target markets r the fintech startup's prize-linked savings accounts. — Provided strategic guidance on the regulatory landscape of payments infrastructure in Uganda to facilitate the expansion and acquisition plans of a software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup. Show less

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  Future africa

  Jan 2022 - Sept 2023

  Intern
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  Genzscouts

  Mar 2022 - Apr 2022

  Venture fellow

  — Conducted an in-depth industry analysis on Venture Capital (VC) firms operating in Africa, examining the landscape and trends within the region. Through this analysis, I gained valuable insights into the pipeline for investing in portfolio startups. — Acquired knowledge and skills essential for excelling as a VC Analyst. This encompassed learning how to discover promising startup founders, evaluating investment opportunities, providing support to portfolio companies, and building a strong personal brand within the VC community.— Completed a learning track covering deal sourcing, industry analysis, due diligence processes, portfolio support mechanisms, and effective networking strategies. Show less

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  Nigerian exchange group (ngx group)

  May 2022 - Jul 2022

  Listings analysis and compliance intern

  — Conducted a comparative analysis of the compliance practices of regulators in Canada, the US, the UK, and Nairobi, which formed a crucial part of proposed changes to the NSE Rulebook. The analysis provided valuable insights into international best practices and contributed to enhancing the regulatory framework within the Nigerian Stock Exchange.— Performed due diligence assessments on companies seeking listing on the exchange to ensure strict adherence to listing regulations.— Analyzed the extension of a proposed blocked divestment of 24,768,579 ordinary shares, strategically facilitating the successful completion of the transaction within the estimated timeframe.— Drafted a compliance procedure for companies of a self-regulatory body and analyzed financial statements of public companies.— Assessed the compliance of companies listed on the exchange with post-listing corporate governance and annual reporting requirements. Show less

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  Olaniwun ajayi

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2022

  Undergraduate intern

  — Shadowed Tax, M&A, and Private Equity lawyers.— Analyzed the acquisition deal of a company in the hospitality industry.— Conducted research and drafted an opinion on the taxation implications for foreign employees of a holding company, providing valuable insights into international tax matters.

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  Africans who invest, corp

  Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  Fellow
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  Nigeria higher education foundation (nhef)

  Jul 2023 - Jun 2024

  Nhef scholar
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  Kuramo capital management

  Aug 2023 - now

  • Graduate Analyst

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Intern

    Aug 2023 - Jun 2024