Continuous Improvement Corporate Governance

EGWUMA, VICTORIA ELEOJO

+234-****-*** **** email: **********@*****.***

Career Objective

A highly motivated corporate lawyer with over 20+years post call experience in legal, microfinance, corporate legal services, retail, to mention a few. Seeking to leverage expertise in corporate governance, microfinance, financial inclusion in the microfinance sector to drive solutions. Dedicated to growth, continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency.

Skills:

Microsoft Office (word, power point, excel)

Team player

Gives selfless service

Can work under stress

Ability to think creatively and add value to your organization/company.

Work Experience:

John Erameh &Co., Suite 302, Cooper House, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja

February 2020 – Date

Senior lawyer

Represented clients in court, at meetings, at tribunal or in disputes as the case may be.

Adviced clients on legal matters relating to their case

Drafted legal documents such as wills, contracts, trust, deed and agreements and oversee the process of transactions to ensure due diligence.

Conducted legal research on emerging cases, laws, statutes, and laws.

Represented clients (plaintiff, defendants) at meetings with opposing counsels.

Assisted independent companies with the creation, establishment and development of their legal department, help supervise their legal assistants, trainees and secretaries.

Negotiated commercial and settlement agreement on behalf of clients

Worked as a Debt recovery Agent for companies and government agencies.

Faxx Stores & Trading Limited, Plot 983, Ahmadu Bello Way, Opposite Legislatives Quarters, Apo, Gudu District, Abuja

August 2017 – November 2020

Company Secretary/Group General Counsel

Ensured legal service in Corporate Governance, Litigation and regulatory matters

Secured the interest of the company to ensure they are sufficiently protected

Ensured compliance and due diligence in all processes.

Managed and liaised with external solicitors and legal partners

Ensured proper legal support in litigation matters.

Drafted, reviewed and analyzed legal agreements and other transactional documents

Resolved regulatory issues with bodies like NAFDAC, S.O.N, FIRS, AEDC, AEPB, AMAC, Fire Service, Police amongst other

Performed all other duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director or Board members

Worked the HR and Admin departments to supervise the general operations of the company.

Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc, Medife House, Plot 2135, Herbert Macaulay Way, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja

Acting Company Secretary (2016 - 2017)

Ensured compliance with the legal requirement of the Bank

Ensured strict adherence to corporate governance policies.

Organized board meetings and agenda for the bank, also act as point man to shareholders of the company.

Drafted and reviewed board minutes and notices.

Interfaced with regulatory bodies on behalf of the bank (NSE, CBN, NDIC, CAC, EFCC, Police etc).

Ensured credit risk is managed effectively.

Ensured credit assessment and evaluation of files and reports are effectively done.

Assessed credit worthiness of potential borrowers before loan approvals.

Advised the company on legal matters.

Ensured bank’s policies are aligned with the company’s risk regulatory standard.

Ensured compliance with corporate laws and regulations

Ensured proper documentation and verification for the Board.

Acting Head, Legal – Deputy Manager (2015 - 2016)

Deputized for the Company Secretary of the Bank.

Oversaw the internal and external legal function of the bank.

Interfaced with External Solicitors representing the Bank.

Ensured the risk policies of the bank was effectively implemented and properly managed.

Ensured up to date documentation and verification from potential borrowers in order to protect the interest of the bank

Ensured full compliance with all regulatory bodies (CAC, CBN, NSE, NDIC, SEC etc).

Drafted and reviewed company’s contract and transactions.

Performed supervisory and advisory roles

Legal Officer – Assistant Manager (2013 - 2015)

Assisted in alternative dispute resolution. (where applicable).

Interfaced with external solicitors representing the Bank.

Led legal due diligence and verification of credit files/ contract (foreign and local).

Worked with the HR on employment and disciplinary matters.

Ensured compliance with all regulatory bodies (CAC, CBN, NSE, NDIC, SEC etc).

Drafted and reviewed company’s documentations.

Underwent legal research for the Bank

Performed supervisory and advisory roles

Ensured day to day departmental logistics.

Legal Officer - Senior Banking Officer (2010 - 2012)

Interfaced with external solicitors representing the Bank.

Verified credit files.

Work closely with regulatory bodies.

Drafted and reviewed company’s documentations.

Performed supervisory and advisory roles

Marketing Officer – High Net worth Individual (HNI) – Banking Officer (2008 - 2010)

Introduced and worked with high net worth customers of the Bank

Created new business opportunities

Sold and promoted bank products

Generated risk assets for the bank

FORTIS GROUP

Fortis Mobile Money Limited, No. 2, Lobito Crescent, Off Ademola Adetokunbo Way, Wuse II, Abuja

Company Secretary/Legal Officer (Deployment)

Ensured proper compliance of corporate governance

Interfaced with regulators on issues to promote the company

Mitigated risk in the everyday operations of the company

Ensured proper compliance to the regulatory provisions, as mobile money was an emerging sector.

Analyzed new and existing legislations as it relates to mobile money in Nigeria

Interfaced with telecommunication companies to ensure interoperability, full compliance and due diligence in transactions.

Drafted, reviewed and analyzed of legal agreements involving FMM

Negotiated with 3rd parties on behalf of FMM (where applicable).

Performed duties as may be assigned by the Managing Director or Board members.

Fortis Academy Limited, S4, 2nd Floor, Alibro Plaza, 32 Ekukanam Street, Utako, Abuja

Company Secretary/Legal Officer (Deployment)

Advised the academy on corporate governance and ensured full compliance.

Engage in legal training to integrate orientation within the company

Ensured compliance and due diligence in all processes.

Drafted, reviewed and analyzed of legal agreements that relates to Fortis Academy.

Took meetings and negotiated with clients on behalf of the Academy.

Performed all other duties as assigned by the MD or Board Members

Deji Gbadeyan & Co # No 1 Lajorin Street Sabo Oke- Ilorin

March 2006 – April 2008 (Counsel/ Personal Assistant)

Filed all court filings.

Organized the diary of the firm to ensure full representation and punctuality at court

Prepared court arguments, legal documentation and scheduled court dates/client meetings

Attended court sittings with clients and fixed pre court client preparations.

Gave prompt, efficient and practical legal advice to clients and the company

Managed the firm.

Handled the legal research of case laws, statutes and precedents in chambers

Drafted and reviewed legal documents

Care Chambers # Ibro Hotels Michael Okpara Street, Wuse, Zone 5, Abuja

April 2005- July 2005

Attended court sessions with senior counsels.

Formatted research reports in the approved style, including tables and charts

Provided research materials

Organized the research books and materials

Prepared documents and evidence for relevant cases

February 2006 – July 2007 (Secretary)

Legal Aid Council (NYSC)

Volunteered legal representations and services.

Provided expert advice to individuals, groups on their rights.

Gave public education on legal issues.

Drafted and reviewed council’s documentation

Assistant Secretary General – Law Student’s Association KSU Chapter

Presided over the executive committee meeting, all regular and special meetings

Responsible for the operations of the organization

Harmonized the students to be part of all the seminars organized

Presented seminars to the general public on their rights, everyday legal issues amongst others.

Organized and convened all meetings, seminars and presentations

Schools attended:

Nigerian Law School (2004 - 2005)

University: Kogi State University, Anyigba (2000 - 2004)

Secondary: Federal Government College, Ugwolawo, Kogi State (1991-1997)

Primary: Sunnyday Nursery and Primary School, Yankaba, Kano (1983-1990)

Qualifications:

ICSAN – (Chartered Secretaries) in view

CBN - Microfinance Certification Program (MCP)

Certified Professional: Enterprise Risk Management (ERMCP)

IBF Agusto: Credit Management and Debt Recovery

Certification course on Credit Portfolio Management

NYSC Discharge Certificate

Nigerian Law School BL

Kogi State University LL. B

Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate

Primary school leaving certificate

Training attended:

F&BA: Credit Portfolio Management; November 2009

IBFC Agusto: Credit Administration and Debt Recovery; May 2012

ERMA: Enterprise Risk Manager (Certified Professional)

Riskmap Consulting: Fundamentals of Risk Management; Feb 2013

CBN Certified: Training on Company Secretarial Services & Corp. Governance; May 2013

CBN Certified: Training on Use of Microsoft Excel; June 2013

GIZ Nigeria: Training on Loan Portfolio Development for Heads of Credit Operation, Credit Officers and Marketers of Microfinance Banks; May 2014

CBN Certified: Training on Financial Statement Fraud; June 2015

Professional Membership:

Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) in view

Society for Corporate Governance, Nigeria (SCGN)

Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN)

Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN)

Nigerian Bar Association

FIDA (Nigeria)

Hobbies: Sewing, meeting people, watching movies

References

Nomso. M. Anyanwu

Company Secretary

Fortis Mobile Money Limited

Abuja

************@*****.***

+234 803-***-****

Adunyi Enejoh Okoh

Head, Human Resource and Operations

Mswitch Media

Casa Bellissimo Mall

Jahi - Abuja

**********@*****.***

+234 803-***-****

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