Experience

Cadbury Nigeria PLC.

• Nigeria
• Food & Beverages
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Chief Cousel West Africa/Company Secretary

  • Jul 2012 - Present

  A member of the West Africa Leadership Team and specifically a key driver and contributor to ensuring that the company operates to high standards of Corporate governance and achieves its business strategy. A key driver and contributor in achieving the budget & objectives of the organization through : Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements and to provide independent assurance of compliance to internal and external obligations. Maintaining Group and Country leadership with confidence that businesses and functions are operating within prevailing laws, regulations and operational risk tolerances, that operational risk management practice is consistent with Group procedures, and that associated control effort is proportionate to risk. Managing and directing the bank’s portfolio of various legal issues which have a significant and direct impact on the CNP’s business to ensure the company’s position and interest are safeguarded. Structuring deals involving complicated legal issues, which require expertise in complex area of international, and commercial/banking law and high level of technical skill and draft documentation to ensure that the Company’s interest is protected. Responsible for all Company/Board Secretarial work and related duties Show less



STANDARD CHARTERED BANK NIGERIA LIMITED (SCBN)

• HEAD, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE/COMPANY SECRETARY/FINANCIAL CRIME RISK

  • Aug 1999 - May 2012

  A pioneer member of the country executive management team being responsible for setting up the Legal/Co Sec and Compliance units and ensuring that the bank in Nigeria operate to high standards of conduct in line with the country business strategy. Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements Maintaining Group and Country leadership with confidence that businesses and functions are operating within prevailing laws, regulations and operational risk tolerances, that operational risk management practice is consistent with Group procedures, and that associated control effort is proportionate to risk. Proactively developing regulatory relationships through a structured engagement programme and consistent adherence to regulatory expectations. Providing independent assurance of compliance to internal and external obligations through a coordinated programme of Assurance Reviews and Compliance Monitoring Ensuring Compliance to the Group/Local anti-Money Laundering Prevention requirements and all Group Compliance and ethical policies (including the Group Code of Conduct) so as to protect and enhance the reputation of the Standard Chartered Group. Providing leadership and oversight for the in-country financial crime risk (money laundering, fraud, market abuse) management. Managing and directing the bank’s portfolio of various legal issues which have a significant and direct impact on the bank’s business to ensure the bank’s position and interest are safeguarded. Responsible for all Company/Board secretarial work and related duties . Ensuring implementation of Corporate Governance in country. Show less



Standard Chartered bank Nigeria Ltd

• Head Of Corporate Affairs

  • 2001 - 2003

  Managing the bank’s external relations and reputation Developing and maintaining good and mutually beneficial relations with relevant government agencies, regulatory authorities, the press and the general public Tracking political, economic and social issues relevant to maintaining the bank’s good image Developing strategies to continuously and positively influence regulatory policy formulation Managing the Bank’s advertising agency relationship. Managing the bank’s external relations and reputation Developing and maintaining good and mutually beneficial relations with relevant government agencies, regulatory authorities, the press and the general public Tracking political, economic and social issues relevant to maintaining the bank’s good image Developing strategies to continuously and positively influence regulatory policy formulation Managing the Bank’s advertising agency relationship.



SHELL NIGERIA EXPLORATION&PRODUCTION CO. LTD

• HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISER

  • Jul 1998 - Jan 2000

  Assisting the Head, Human Resources Department in all duties relating personnel matters, including: Planning /Resources Support; Manpower Reporting Personnel Recruitment, Selection & Training Support; Personnel Auditing, Job Evaluation, Performance Appraisal and promotions; Interpreting Personnel Policies, Negotiating with Worker’s Representatives; Dealing with Staff Disciplinary and Termination Procedures Assisting the Head, Human Resources Department in all duties relating personnel matters, including: Planning /Resources Support; Manpower Reporting Personnel Recruitment, Selection & Training Support; Personnel Auditing, Job Evaluation, Performance Appraisal and promotions; Interpreting Personnel Policies, Negotiating with Worker’s Representatives; Dealing with Staff Disciplinary and Termination Procedures



FOLA AKINSETE & CO. (SOLICTORS & COMPANY SECRETARIES)

• PRINCIPAL SOLICITOR

  • Nov 1997 - Jul 1998

  Responsible for the firm’s Legal work (corporate/commercial) and Company Secretarial work. Responsible for the firm’s Legal work (corporate/commercial) and Company Secretarial work.



INDO-NIGERIA MERCHANT BANK LIMITED

• COMPANY SECRETARY/LEGAL ADVISER & DEPUTY MANAGER (PERSONNEL/ADMIN. DEPT.),DEPUTY MANAGER (CORPORATE)

  • Jul 1992 - Oct 1997

  Responsible for all Legal &Company Secretarial work Assisting the Manager (Personnel/Administration) in all HR duties Carrying out duties in the Corporate Finance Department, including (All legal work relating to capital issues, underwriting services and financial advisory services, Coordinating activities of the proposed INMB Securities Limited Liaising with the Securities and Exchange Commission in respect of necessary approvals. Responsible for the General Administration of the Company . Responsible for all Legal &Company Secretarial work Assisting the Manager (Personnel/Administration) in all HR duties Carrying out duties in the Corporate Finance Department, including (All legal work relating to capital issues, underwriting services and financial advisory services, Coordinating activities of the proposed INMB Securities Limited Liaising with the Securities and Exchange Commission in respect of necessary approvals. Responsible for the General Administration of the Company .



NATIONAL TECHINCAL COMMITTEE ON PRIVATISATION & COMMERCIALISATION (T.C.P.C)

• SECRETARY

  • Mar 1990 - Jul 1990