IBRAHIM KHALIL GAGA
LOKOGOMA
Summary
Executive Director of Corporate Services at Nigerian Export – Import Bank (NEXIM), forward-thinking professional with solid history of accomplishment in settings adept in legal compliance and strategic operations transformation. Keep operations smooth and consistent to maintain company stability and sustainability. Articulate and personable leader with excellent program management, strategic planning, and operational oversight abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Nigerian Export – Import Bank
01.2024 - Current
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging industry trends.
- Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
- Oversaw technological improvements, successfully reducing waste and eliminating business bottlenecks.
- Maintained accountability for operational and fiscal integrity, effectively managing designated budget.
- Worked with relevant regulators/Authorities to file amendments and achieve compliance targets.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs.
- Stayed up-to-date on best practices and cutting-edge ideas to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
- Managed the organization's financial resources and operations to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Developed long-range plans for business growth, resulting in increase in annual sales.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Strengthened Bank business by leading implementation (Automation) of new processes and procedures.
AGM/Board Secretary/Legal Adviser
Nigerian Export – Import Bank
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided administrative support to the Board of Directors and Executive Management.
- Researched and prepared information for presentations to high-level executives.
- Protected confidential and sensitive information discussed at meetings.
- Developed agendas for Board Meetings in consultation with the Chairperson and Executive Management.
- Prepared correspondence on behalf of the Board of Directors when requested by the Chairman or Executive Management.
- Administered advice and resources to board members on relevant topics addressed at meetings.
- Supervised executive and management calendars while allocating tasks to administrative support team for smooth operational flow.
- Provided guidance and advice on governance matters to ensure that best practices were followed.
- Maintained accurate documentation and met legal requirements and filing deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing board operations.
- Wrote and distributed executive meeting agendas and minutes to department heads and executive team members.
- Monitored deadlines associated with tasks assigned to directors during board meetings.
AGM/Company Secretary/Legal Adviser
ASO Savings & Loans Plc
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Take Minutes at Board and Committee Meetings
- Take Minutes at EXCO Meetings
- Oversee the activities of the Company Secretariat/Legal Services
- Provide Legal Opinion on various issues affecting the Bank
- Provide Legal Opinion and sit as a member of Disciplinary Committee, ASO Savings & Loans Plc
- Undertake Recovery of several Non-performing Loans on big ticket transactions
- Prepare standard legal documents on various land transactions involving ASO Savings & Loans Plc
- Liaise with Regulatory and Law Enforcement Agencies
Principal Manager/Company Secretary/Legal Adviser
ASO Savings & Loans Plc
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Oversee the activities of the Legal Services
- Act as Assistant Company Secretary
- Take Minutes at EXCO Meetings
- Supervise the activities of the Litigation Unit of ASO Savings & Loans Plc
- Preparation of Standard Legal documents for ASO Savings & Loans Plc
- Engage in the recovery activities for ASO Savings & Loans Plc
Senior Manager/Head Legal
ASO Savings & Loans Plc
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Oversee the activities of the Legal Services
- Act as Assistant Company Secretary
- Take Minutes at EXCO Meetings
- Supervise the activities of the Litigation Unit of ASO Savings & Loans Plc
- Preparation of Standard Legal documents for ASO Savings & Loans Plc
- Engage in the recovery activities for ASO Savings & Loans Plc
Deputy Manager/Legal Services
Fidelity Bank Plc
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Prepared Standard Legal documents for Corporate Banking units of Fidelity Bank Plc
- Prepared Legal Documents for the First Independent Power Project between Lagos State/ Island Power Limited/Fidelity Bank Plc
- Prepared Legal Documents for the First Canning Industry in West Africa located at Agbara Ogun State for GZ Industries Limited/Fidelity Bank Plc
- Participated in the Legal Documentation in the Syndication for N10 Billion Food Concepts (Owners of Chicken Republic) Syndication facility
- Participated in the Legal Documentation in the Syndication for $1.2 Billion MTN Nigeria Syndication facility
- Participated in the Legal Documentation in the Syndication for $650 Million and N8.2 Billion Etisalat Nigeria Syndication facility
- Prepared standard legal documents for various banks’ operations such as Debentures, Legal Mortgages, Lease Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding
Asst. Manager/Legal Department
Firstbank of Nigeria Limited
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Prepared standard legal documents for various banks’ operations such as Debentures, Legal Mortgages, Lease Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding
- Supervise activities of the Lagos Litigation Unit
- Provided Legal Opinion on various issues as required by the Bank
- Reviewed Legal Documents on purchase of properties for Firstbank of Nigeria Plc
- Member of the Bank’s Disciplinary Committee
Senior Banking Executive/Legal Department
MBC International Bank Limited
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Prepared standard legal documents for various banks’ operations such as Debentures, Legal Mortgages, Lease Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding
- Took minutes at Management Committee
- Took minutes at Board Credit Committee
- Provided Legal Opinion on various issues as required by the Bank
- Reviewed Legal Documents on Retail and Corporate Banking units of the Bank
Banking Officer/Legal Department
Pacific Bank Limited
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Prepared standard legal documents for various banks’ operations such as Debentures, Legal Mortgages, Lease Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding
- Assisted the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser in taking minutes at Management Committee
- Took minutes at Board Credit Committee
- Provided Legal Opinion on various issues as required by the Bank
- Reviewed Legal Documents on Retail and Corporate Banking units of the Bank
Banking Officer/Legal Department
Liberty Bank Plc
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Prepared standard legal documents for various banks’ operations such as Debentures, Legal Mortgages, Lease Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding
- Liaised with External Solicitors on litigations issues affecting the Bank
Junior Counsel
Ikiebe & Co.
Victoria Island
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Took briefs and Represented Clients in Court
- Prepared and filed processes in Court on behalf of Clients
National Youth Service Corps
Ikiebe & Co.
Victoria Island
01.1997
Education
Mphil & Ph.D. - Leadership and Strategic Studies
Nigerian Defence Academy
01.2023
Associate -
Chartered Secretary and Administrator
01.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
National Open University
01.2014
LLM - Corporate Management
Lagos State University
Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria01.2000
Council of Legal Education -
Nigerian Law School
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria01.1997
LL.B (Hons) -
Bayero University
Kano, Nigeria01.1995
School of General Studies
Kano, Nigeria01.1990
Federal School of Arts & Science
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria01.1988
Apapa High School
Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria01.1987
Ladi-Lak Primary School
Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria01.1982
Skills
- Cosmopolitan Outlook
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Analytical mind
- Legal information provision
- Compliance
- Self motivation
- Proactive problem solving
- Team spirit
- Relationship management
- Computer literacy
Affiliations
- Member, Nigerian Bar Association
- Member, International Bar Association
- Associate, Chartered Secretary and Administration
Accomplishments
- Prepared Legal Documents for the First Independent Power Project between Lagos State/ Island Power Limited/Fidelity Bank Plc.
- Prepared Legal Documents for the First Canning Industry in West Africa located at Agbara Ogun State for GZ Industries Limited/Fidelity Bank Plc.
- Participated in the Legal Documentation in the Syndication for N10 Billion Food Concepts (Owners of Chicken Republic) Syndication facility.
- Participated in the Legal Documentation in the Syndication for $1.2 Billion MTN Nigeria Syndication facility.
- Participated in the Legal Documentation in the Syndication for $650 Million and N8.2 Billion Etisalat Nigeria Syndication facility.
- Prepared standard legal documents for various banks’ operations such as Debentures, Legal Mortgages, Lease Agreement, Memorandum of Understanding.
- Assisted the Company Secretary to convene all statutory meetings (Board Meeting, Annual General Meetings) of Liberty Bank Plc and Pacific Bank Limited between 1999 – 2003.
- Taking minutes at the Management Credit Committee and Board Credit Committee at MBC International Bank Limited.
- Rendering statutory returns such as Section 636 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act at the Corporate Affairs Commission.
- Rendered legal opinions and advise on the general operations of the institutions worked for between 1999 – to date.
- Participated in loan recovery activities with the Nigerian Police and Economic and Financial Crimes Commission/activities of institutions worked from 2004 to date.
- Recovered the sum of N17.4mm in one of the recovery drive at Liberty Bank Plc.
- Member Disciplinary Committee, FirstBank of Nigeria plc.
- Member, Operational Risk Committee, Fidelity Bank Plc.
- Chairman, Middle Management Committee, ASO Savings & Loans Plc.
- Member Disciplinary Committee, ASO Savings & Loans Plc.
- Committee Member Provision of 500,000 Affordable Housing Unit Scheme.
- Head, Legal Team, Confirmatory Due Diligence for the acquisition of Union Homes Savings & Loans Plc.
Interest
- Traveling
- Reading
- Sports
Training
- 06/01/00, Bank Security Documentation, Kole Oluwajana & Co, Lagos
- 08/01/00, Basic Banking Operations, Leadership & Vision
- 02/01/01, Course on Stock Management & Rights Issue, Kole Oluwajana & Co, Lagos
- 10/01/02, Total Quality Management, Philips Consulting, Lagos
- 11/01/03, Attitudinal Change & Entrepreneurial Re-orientation
- 05/01/06, Gilts Game- A Bonds Trading Stimulation Course, FDHL Training
- 08/01/08, Project Finance Master Class, Jeff & O’Brien International
- 10/01/08, Leadership For High Performance, Dale & Parker Consulting
- 11/01/08, Corporate Finance Master Class, Jeff & O’Brien International
- 03/01/08, Finacle Bond & Bank Guarantee Training, Expert Edge Training Centre
- 07/01/11, Project Leadership Course, Jeman Consulting
- 11/01/11, Loyal For Life, Service Recovery Training
- 06/01/12, Feelings, Quality Service….First Time, Every Time
- 10/01/12, Housing Finance Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa, University of Cape Town, South Africa
- 03/01/14, Managing Compliance and Legal Risk, Lagos Business School (LBS), Lagos
- 03/01/15, Nigeria Mortgage Refinancing (NMRC) Workshop
- 11/01/17, Live2Lead, Mentors International Limited in Partnership with John Maxwell
- 12/01/21, Senior Staff Capacity Enhancement Training, Nolia Consults Limited
- 10/01/22, Communication Training for Executives of NEXIM Bank
- 11/01/22, Certified Islamic Banking And Finance Professional, Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals
- 06/01/22, Chartered Secretary and Administrator
- 12/01/24, Harvard Business School
Languages
- English
- Hausa
- Yoruba
- Fufulde
References
To be provided on request.
Mission
To apply my experience and industry to the growth of my organization.
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Jigawa
- Date of Birth: 05/17/70
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Executive Director of Corporate Services
Nigerian Export – Import Bank
01.2024 - Current
AGM/Board Secretary/Legal Adviser
Nigerian Export – Import Bank
01.2021 - 01.2024
AGM/Company Secretary/Legal Adviser
ASO Savings & Loans Plc
01.2018 - 01.2021
Principal Manager/Company Secretary/Legal Adviser
ASO Savings & Loans Plc
01.2015 - 01.2018
Senior Manager/Head Legal
ASO Savings & Loans Plc
01.2011 - 01.2015
Deputy Manager/Legal Services
Fidelity Bank Plc
01.2008 - 01.2011
Asst. Manager/Legal Department
Firstbank of Nigeria Limited
01.2006 - 01.2008
Senior Banking Executive/Legal Department
MBC International Bank Limited
01.2004 - 01.2005
Banking Officer/Legal Department
Pacific Bank Limited
01.2003 - 01.2004
Banking Officer/Legal Department
Liberty Bank Plc
01.1999 - 01.2003
Junior Counsel
Ikiebe & Co.
01.1998 - 01.1999
National Youth Service Corps
Ikiebe & Co.
01.1997
Mphil & Ph.D. - Leadership and Strategic Studies
Nigerian Defence Academy
Associate -
Chartered Secretary and Administrator
Post Graduate Diploma - Management
National Open University
LLM - Corporate Management
Lagos State University
Council of Legal Education -
Nigerian Law School
LL.B (Hons) -
Bayero University
School of General Studies
Federal School of Arts & Science
Apapa High School
Ladi-Lak Primary School
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