Aifuwa Igbinoba
Legal & Financial Advisor
Abuja FCT
Summary
Legal and Financial Advisor with a masters degree in Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Law and over a decade of experience in the biggest bank in Nigeria (by total assets) - FirstBank of Nigeria Ltd., facilitating operations across Nigeria and other African Subsidiaries. Expert at providing strategic support in Communication, Legal Matters, Business Development, Marketing and Sales, Negotiations and Relationship Management, including performance and human resource management.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stakeholder Engagement & Community Relations
Sahara Group
10.2023 - Current
- .Enhance company reputation within the community by promoting corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Serve as a liaison between the company and external stakeholders, navigating complex situations with diplomacy and tact.
- Develop partnerships with key stakeholders to promote community engagement and collaboration.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop strategies for increasing brand visibility within the community.
- Negotiate agreements with stakeholders and community representatives and third parties to maintain mutually beneficial relationships and achieve shared objectives.
- Assist in developing annual budgets to allocate resources effectively for stakeholder engagement community relations initiatives.
- Facilitate open communication between the company and local residents, addressing concerns and fostering positive relationships.
- Built, leveraged and shared positive relationships and partnerships with various external and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to identify key messages and create compelling content for press releases and other materials.
- Studied objectives, promotional policies or needs of organizations to develop public relations strategies influencing public opinion or promoting ideas.
- Enhanced company reputation within the community by promoting corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Manager Policy & Partnerships
EdoBest
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Lead government engagement, training and stakeholder meetings.
- Ensure creation of governance committees according to core programming guidelines, and establish a regular meeting schedule.
- Manage and oversee all Policy and Partnerships program staff (focused on Programme Management).
- Manage the diverse strategic stakeholder management across multiple Government departments and levels within those departments; with prominent education ecosystem stakeholders, including but not limited to the local and national teacher labour unions.
- Establish and implement short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures for the government relations support function; monitor and evaluates program effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement.
- Map all key government officials, and create a plan for management of each.
- Work with key stakeholders on consultative efforts to drive reforms in delivery of education to underserved communities.
- Utilize lead management techniques and maintain a detailed and dynamic database of these key influencer communities while tracking progress of programme launch.
Consultant -Social Mobilization
Edo State Government
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Coordinating all community and stakeholder engagement within the basic education sub-sector
- Monitor and coordinate the implementation of community based school improvement projects
- Coordinate the development, training and supervision of school based management committees.
- Develop and implement a Public Private Partnership to foster collaboration in the basic education sub -sector
- Coordinate the mobilization of external grants and support programs
- Ensure the production and dissemination of community relations and communication materials.
- Implement an advocacy strategy for inclusion and inclusive practices in communities and schools
Senior Legal Counsel
Magnum Law
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case.
- Drafted demurrers and replied to oppositions.
- Researched, wrote and filed all motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Advised clients on legal matters such as Arbitration and Negotiation.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Worked with legislators to assist in drafting Child Rights legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as law practitioner.
- Oversaw average of 9 cases each month.
- Resolved four post-judgment litigation settlements and default judgment orders in favor of clients.
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Udenwagu & Associates
07.2018 - 06.2019
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- Maintained litigation database and document organization for energy and immigration cases.
- Collaborated with lead attorney and juror specialist to recommend effective strategies for immigration cases.
- Produced documents and created audio and visual media for presentation.
- Drafted correspondence and legal documentation and disseminated materials to appropriate parties.
- Developed polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Developed and managed up to 14 immigration and energy cases over one year.
Special Assistant - Executive Director
FirstBank Of Nigeria Ltd
10.2010 - 09.2017
- Developed team communications and information for Board and Executive meetings.
- Business Performance Monitoring and produced concise summaries for use by Executive Management
- Updated Executive Management on changing business needs by thoroughly reviewing internal processes and customer expectations.
- Orchestrated successful conferences, including associated travel for all speakers and attendees, facilities and support services.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support Executives and boost team efficiency.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep Executive Management up to date with changing laws.
- Reviewed agreements, contracts and other legal documents for Executive Management
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for Business Negotiations.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations , strategic plans and regulatory compliance
- Worked with the National Oil Company and other Energy customers to understand needs and provide financial advisory service.
- Led 9 member team in delivery of information security project resulting in improved information security.
Business Banking Relationship Manager
FirstBank Of Nigeria Ltd
08.2007 - 09.2010
- Built and maintained relationships with new and existing Federal and State public sector clients while providing high level of expertise.
- Communicated regularly with Federal and State Ministries, Departments and Agencies to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.
- Used effective sales strategies to convince clients to accept proposals, resulting in increase in new business per year.
- Educated customers about Product and Service options available through the Bank
- Worked with Multilateral, Multinationals and Foreign Missions to facilitate communication and deliver personalized solutions to for their banking needs.
- Assisted customers with needs such as opening accounts, depositing or transferring funds, updating account details and signing up for new services.
- Managed portfolio of six high net worth (HNW) clients with $100,000,000.00 in total assets.
- Developed and cultivated lucrative relationships with both new and existing clients through effective communication and exemplary interpersonal skills.
- Assessed client satisfaction throughout credit management process by soliciting customer feedback.
- Achieved goals for sale of bank products and services and exceeded performance metrics for customer service.
Associate Counsel
Dandi Akurunwa & Co. (Barristers And Solicitors)
08.2005 - 08.2006
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
- Researched, wrote and filed all motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Oversaw average of two cases each month.
- Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
- Resolved four construction disputes by negotiation and conciliation.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) - Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Law
University of Houston
Houston, TX 07.2017 - 05.2018
B.L - Law
Nigeria Law School
Abuja, Nigeria 08.2004 - 08.2005
L.L.B - Law
University of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria 01.1997 - 08.2003
Skills
Business Development
undefinedTraining Attended
- Credit Concepts & Management Program - 2010
- Next Level Leadership - 2010
- Analyzing Financial Statements - 2011
- Leadership Excellence for Next Level - 2011
- Business Communication & Presentation - 2011
- Project Management Essentials - 2012
- Project Finance & Public, Private Partnership Program - 2012
- Nigerian Sustainable Banking Principles - 2015
- Negotiation & Leadership - 2016
Timeline
Stakeholder Engagement & Community Relations
Sahara Group
10.2023 - Current
Manager Policy & Partnerships
EdoBest
03.2022 - 10.2023
Consultant -Social Mobilization
Edo State Government
10.2020 - 06.2021
Senior Legal Counsel
Magnum Law
07.2019 - 09.2020
Senior Litigation Paralegal
Udenwagu & Associates
07.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Laws (LLM) - Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Law
University of Houston
07.2017 - 05.2018
Special Assistant - Executive Director
FirstBank Of Nigeria Ltd
10.2010 - 09.2017
Business Banking Relationship Manager
FirstBank Of Nigeria Ltd
08.2007 - 09.2010
Associate Counsel
Dandi Akurunwa & Co. (Barristers And Solicitors)
08.2005 - 08.2006
B.L - Law
Nigeria Law School
08.2004 - 08.2005
L.L.B - Law
University of Benin
01.1997 - 08.2003
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