Jijah Helni Bwala-Omotola
Abuja,Federal Capital Territory
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in strategic planning and leadership, adept at building cohesive teams and fostering effective communication. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and remains calm under pressure, ensuring successful outcomes in challenging situations. Skilled in public speaking and public relations, with a focus on enhancing organisational reputation and achieving strategic goals.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Organised and dependable Law enforcement officer with 19 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Enthusiastic Law enforcement officer with 19 years of experience. Secures team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organisation. Shares knowledge to achieve results.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head, Legal and Prosecution Department
Economkic and Financial Crimes Commission
Markurdi-Wurukum, Nigeria
2019.02 - Current
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Led my department to gain over 550 Convictions of Economic and Financial Crime defaulters relating to Cybercrime, Advance FeeFraud, Criminal Breach of Trust, misappropriation of public Funds , Forgery, Illegal Mining, Currency mutilation and counterfeiting.
- Led the team to Recover Billions of naira and Properties which are proceed of illegal activities on behalf of the Federal Government
- Led my team to Prosecutecomplex High Profile cases successfully
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported a strong team of Prosecutors y demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed human and material resources entrusted to me by virtue of my position, ensuring fairplay,teamwork, discipline, tolerance , courage and professionalism
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
- Helped set up a dynamic legal department in a newly created Zonal office from scratch between 2019 and 2026, which became a formidable department in the Agency.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Team Lead
EFCC HQ Abuja
Abuja, Abuja
2018.01 - 2019.02
- Liaised with senior management on strategic planning initiatives, contributing valuable insights.
- Convicted over 50 fraudsters of Economic and Financial crimes ranging from Advance Fee fraud, Forgery and Misappropriation
- Defended the Agency in Highly contentious Fundamental Human Rights Enforcement suits where Millions of naira damages were averted by my effort and skill.
- Mentored new employees in the art of Prosecution and advocacy in general
- Led weekly meetings, providing clear direction on project objectives.
- Established guidelines for team operations, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Monitored team performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
- Improved team productivity by implementing efficient workflow strategies.
- Identified skill gaps within the team and organised relevant training sessions.
- Mediated in conflict situations, promoting harmony amongst team members.
- Mentored and coached junior staff to produce high-performing, quality team members.
- Delegated tasks to make best use of individuals' skills.
- Mediated team decision-making and problem-solving for peaceful resolutions and decision-making.
- Resolved employee relations issues and navigated disciplinary proceedings.
- Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
Senior legal officer
EFCC
Abuja, FCT
2007.03 - 2018.01
- d Championed organisational values to instil sense of loyalty and community.
- performed my duties creditably and maintained intergrity while on the job
- Increased the number of convictions secured in the department considerably through hard work and resilience.
- Prosecuted high Profile cases of syndicated fraud with my team such as the case of FRN v Miriam Moses Ventures and another in which the company defrauded innocent Nigerians of Billion of Naira under the pretense of investing their money, whereas the company was involved in a fraud scheme known as pyramid investment.
- Prosecuted a case involving the diversion of Funds donated by Global Funds to the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria, where principal officers diverted Billions of naira to their personal use which were meant for capacity building of staff and research into diseases and ailments.
- FRN v Mavwen Jefe and 9 others- this was a case of ATM fraud where the defendants used ATM machines to clone victims' ATM card and thereby withdrew millions from the accounts of over 30 people.
Education
Barrister at Law - Law
Nigerian Law school, Bwari
Abuja, FCT/Nigeria 1999.07 - 2000.07
Bachelor of Law (LL.B) - Law
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
Zaria, Kaduna State 1991.12 - 1998.07
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Public Relations
Affiliations
- I love to read, Bake, Listen to music and write
Accomplishments
1. Legal Personality of the Year award 2024 by EFCC Makurdi Directorate
2. Award of Excellence in December 2024 by EFCC Makurdi CF
Certification
*Certificate in Fundamentals of becoming a Certified Fraud Examiner CFE by Alison - November 2024
*Certificate in Fraud Preventio by Alison- February 2025
*Certificate in Brief Writing by The Write House- July 2023
*Certificate in Capacity building on Proceed of Crime (Recovery and Manangement Act (POCA) 2022 by Centre for Socio-Legal Studies (CSLS)-August 2023
*Trial Advocacy Certificate by LRCPD-March 2012
*Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS), Lagos- Certificate in National Advanced Course in Practice and Procedure-July 2010
*Certificate in Procurement Management for Investigators by EFCC Training and Research Institute (now EFCC Academy), Abuja - August 2007
*Certificate in Mediation Advocacy Skills by SCMA (Standing Conference on Mediation Advocates)-February 2022
*Certificate in Restorative Justice by SCMA-October 2022
*Certificate in leadership Development by Daystar Leadership Academy - Auguast 2021
*Certificate in Organizational Manangement by Daystar Leadership Academy- September 2021
*Certificate in Entreprenurship Development by Daystar Leadership Academy- October 2021
*Certificate in Personal Success by Daystar Leadership Academy-22 February 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head, Legal and Prosecution Department
Economkic and Financial Crimes Commission
2019.02 - Current
Team Lead
EFCC HQ Abuja
2018.01 - 2019.02
Senior legal officer
EFCC
2007.03 - 2018.01
Barrister at Law - Law
Nigerian Law school, Bwari
1999.07 - 2000.07
Bachelor of Law (LL.B) - Law
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
1991.12 - 1998.07