CHRISTIAN ONYEKACHI UGWUALA
Plot 1121,Obafemi Awolowo,way,Utako District
Summary
Dynamic Senior Consultant with extensive legal expertise and a proven track record in anti-corruption strategies at the African Centre on Governance. Adept at policy development and stakeholder engagement, I have successfully influenced compliance systems and enhanced ethical governance, driving impactful reforms that empower women and promote institutional integrity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Consultant
African Centre on Governance, Assets Recovery, and Sustainability
06.2024 - Current
- Developed strategies and recommendations for improving anti-corruption initiatives in Nigeria.
- Influenced the understanding and implementation of AML/CFT measures within the Nigerian legal sector.
- Developed bespoke legal sector curriculum for the training of lawyers on AML/CFT/PL.
Registrar
Ethics and Corporate Compliance Institute of Nigeria
Abuja
01.2016 - Current
- Led National compliance training and legal advisory initiatives promoting ethical governance, with a focus on gender inclusion and corporate accountability.
- Lead high-level engagement with government ministries, agencies, and professional regulators on governance reform, compliance systems, and institutional integrity.
- Directed high-impact compliance assessments, including support to SMEs and WOBs navigating regulatory landscapes.
NATIONAL COORDINATOR
Safe & Sound Youth Awareness Initiative
ABUJA
01.2014 - Current
- Designed gender-sensitive civic education and entrepreneurship programs for women and youth development across Nigeria.
- Coordinated national initiatives to enhance program outreach and engagement.
- Developed training materials for staff across multiple regions and departments.
- Championed strategic alliances to enhance community-level reform.
- Improved access to opportunities for women-led households and informal traders.
- Oversaw implementation of policies to improve operational efficiency nationwide.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive successful project execution nationwide.
- Reviewed contracts between vendors and other external entities ensuring terms are met according to company standards.
- Drafted program materials such as grants proposals or informational brochures for distribution at events or in mailings.
- Prepared reports summarizing progress made towards achieving set goals within designated timelines.
Principal Partner
Primetime Solicitors
01.2012 - Current
- Provided legal services and representation at all level of courts in Nigeria.
- Provided gender-responsive policy recommendations ensuring legal reforms support women-owned practices and access to legal remedies.
- Supported national-level interventions on Open Government Partnership, women economic empowerment, legal access, and public procurement reform.
- Advised stakeholders on dismantling legal barriers for women entrepreneurs, including informal market regulation and licensing issues.
Consultant
SERVICOM - Presidency
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Development of National Policy on improved service delivery and consultancy for sub-national level service delivery improvements pursuant to presidential commitments.
- Developed the SERVICOM BILL that have passed through 3rd Reading at the National Assembly and awaiting concurrence of the both Houses of National Assembly.
Consultant
Open University of Nigeria and Commonwealth of Learning
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Developed frameworks for improving graduate employability in West Africa, with recommendations being implemented across the region.
Consultant
Bureau Of Public Procurement (BPP) & State Consultancies
ABUJA
01.2012 - 12.2019
- Delivered consultancy services on procurement law and compliance for various state governments and agencies, including Edo, Rivers, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Benue, Kogi, and Adamawa States.
- Represented Nigerian Bar Association on expert team to review Public Procurement Act 2007.
- Developed procurement manuals and conducted training sessions for civil servants to improve operational efficiency.
- Reviewed procurement laws to enhance transparency and value in procurement processes.
Consultant
UNDP/Technical Unit on Governance and Anti-corruption Reforms
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Conducted pioneering risk assessments in the Education sector, identifying gaps and proffering recommendations.
Education
Ph.D. - International Law
SELINUS UNIVERSITY
ITALY01.2026
Certificate - Access to Information Laws and Policies and their Implementation
UNESCO
12.2023
Certificate - Advanced Anti-corruption: Prevention of Corruption
United Nations Office On Drug & Crime (UNODC)
GENEVA12.2016
Master of Laws (LL.M) - International Crime and Justice
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute
Turin, Italy12.2011
Skills
- Legal expertise
- Policy development
- Anti-corruption strategies
- Research and analysis
- Project management
- Professional networking
- Curriculum development
- Compliance, Risk & Management
- Ethical governance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Training delivery
- Strong leadership skills
Volunteer Experience
- A member of the Freedom of information Counsel in Nigeria and Safe & Sound Youth Awareness Initiative - carrying out law reviews, pro bono cases and litigations, policies, Women and youth empowerment, access to information and press freedom.
- Visit to police station and prisons and securing release of indigent inmates.
Membership Of Professional Associations
- Eudoxia Research University - USA Lifetime Research Fellow
- Eudoxia Research Centre - India - Lifetime Fellow
- Nigerian Bar Association - Member Unity Branch Abuja
- Compliance Law Specialist - National Association of Microfinance Banks - FCT Chapter
- Institute of Corporate Administration - Professional Fellow (FCAI)
- Ethics and Corporate Compliance Institute of Nigeria - Fellow/Registrar
- International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners (ICPS) - USA - Member
- Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ChMC) - Chartered Mediator
- International Bar Association - Member
- Young African Leaders Initiative - YALI - Member
- United Nations Volunteer - Member
Position Held
- Principal Partner, Primetime Solicitors, Abuja, 2024
- Legal Manager, Lekki Gardens Estate Limited, 2023-2024
- Consulting Counsel, A & E Law Partnership, 2011-2022
- Registrar, Ethics and Corporate Compliance Institute of Nigeria, 2006-2024
- Legal Officer, Abuja Leasing Company Limited, 2007-2010
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
French
Beginner
A1
Certification
FELOW-INSTITUTE OF CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION 2014
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Senior Consultant
African Centre on Governance, Assets Recovery, and Sustainability
06.2024 - Current
Consultant
SERVICOM - Presidency
01.2024 - 12.2024
Consultant
Open University of Nigeria and Commonwealth of Learning
01.2024 - 12.2024
Registrar
Ethics and Corporate Compliance Institute of Nigeria
01.2016 - Current
NATIONAL COORDINATOR
Safe & Sound Youth Awareness Initiative
01.2014 - Current
Principal Partner
Primetime Solicitors
01.2012 - Current
Consultant
Bureau Of Public Procurement (BPP) & State Consultancies
01.2012 - 12.2019
Consultant
UNDP/Technical Unit on Governance and Anti-corruption Reforms
01.2011 - 12.2011
Ph.D. - International Law
SELINUS UNIVERSITY
Certificate - Access to Information Laws and Policies and their Implementation
UNESCO
Certificate - Advanced Anti-corruption: Prevention of Corruption
United Nations Office On Drug & Crime (UNODC)
Master of Laws (LL.M) - International Crime and Justice
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute