Group Head Ethics and Governance

• Apr 2022 - Present

Corporate Governance Manager, SSA Subsidiaries

• Jun 2016 - Apr 2022

Deliver support, best practice direction and coordination on issues related to SSA subsidiary board management and corporate governance. Synchronise all corporate secretarial activities and processes for all sub- Saharan subsidiaries; build capacity and share best practice on corporate governance policies and procedures amongst the subsidiaries.• Developed/updated and implemented Frameworks and policies to improve effectiveness of subsidiary boards and management staff.• Assured alignment of subsidiaries with the corporate governance framework of First Bank of Nigeria including frameworks for board and various Board and Management committees. • Coordinate all corporate governance and related issues across subsidiary banks in 6 Sub-Saharan countries (DRC, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Senegal and Sierra Leone).• Engage strategic stakeholders including subsidiaries board members and management, Parent company execs, Group Compliance, Legal and Control functions, local regulators, and service providers. • Work with Group Compliance and Control functions to ensure the effectiveness of controls and compliance standards across subsidiaries. Show less

Legal Officer

• Oct 2010 - May 2016

Bonds & Guarantees Supervisor, 8/2013 to 5/2016Efficiently delivered training both formal and informal on bonds and guarantees, policies, issuance, and process. Conduct several legal activities working as legal officer.• Reviewed and approved draft guarantees and SBLCs formulated by colleagues to ensure suitability, accuracy and conformity with approvals and internal policies.• Established and uploaded standard bonds and guarantees templates; performed updates and amendments for adoption by colleagues.Security Documentation & Management Unit, 7/2014 to 5/2016• Coordinated the legal due diligence process on title deeds for proposed security assets such as searches, verification, and survey plan charting. • Managed the perfection of title and charges at the appropriate registries and government offices in a timely and professional manner while coordinating external counsels, monitoring, and feedback.• Recommended the business units on changes in regulation, procedures and industry practices and other issues relating to security documentation and banking business.• Participated in meetings with business teams and bank customers to negotiate contracts and transactional terms or to resolve issues relating to security documentation.Hub Coordination Unit, 10/2010 to 7/2014Effectively performed core legal functions covering Litigation Management, Securities documentation and management and corporate contracts, and transactional review.• Collaborated and coordinated the activities of 6 Area Legal Offices across the nation (peopled with 18 Legal Officers and other support staff) in line with expressed strategic intent of the department.• Delivered back-up to the unit head in supervision and review of area offices portfolio; collation of reports from all the offices and distilling same for management consumption.• Contributed in annual budget preparation, periodic budget performance reporting, and monitoring. Show less

Company Secretary

• Jan 2009 - Jun 2010

As pioneer Company Secretary for KJL MFB, my work covered Legal advisory and board management, HR (Generalist), Public Relations, Project Management & Strategy Working closely with the MD and Heads of Units and with the aid of administrative assistants, I: • Scheduling and facilitating Board and Management meetings: prepared and circulated meeting materials; ensured successful follow‐up on action items resulting from meetings. • Researched, developed and articulated brand propellers (mission, vision and values), corporate communication materials (Flyers & Brochures), policies and product papers for the Bank; • Researched and developed proposals for various projects and programs. • Prepared and reviewed agreements, MOUs and other legal and business documents; rendered legal opinions on diverse issues and ensured compliance with relevant laws and regulations. • Performed General HR functions including recruitment, training, disciplinary matters, etc. and managed daily work flow of clerical and other staff within all Strategic Business Units, appropriately prioritizing tasks and obligations. Show less