Prere EDEKI-ETIBHRO
Corporate Attorney
Port Harcourt,Rivers State
Summary
In the past 7 years, I have been able to grow a business from scratch by overseeing the administration, legal and compliance functions. Hence my designation was changed to Head of operations.
The organization I work for has also expanded it's frontiers to include hospitality and health care under my direct supervision.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
CHOICE LINK INTEGRATED SERVICES LTD.
- Current
- Includes but not limited to:
- Daily running of the organisation
- Compliance with relevant laws, regulatory procedure
- Liase with clients, stakeholders, directors & regulatory authorities
- Advising management
- People management
- Budget preparation & implementation
- Corporate event planning & management
- Logistics and Manpower Development.
- 227B, Abuloma Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
ASSOCIATE PARTNER(CORPORATE)
ADEBIYI AJAYI & ASSOCIATES (CHAMBERS OF DESTINY)
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Includes:
- Drafting of contractual agreements
- Perfection of title documents
- Management of properties
- Incorporation of companies/business names
- Company administration
- 7 TimboClose, Off Abuloma Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
ASSOCIATE PARTNER (Solicitor)
K.S. FOLORUNSO & ASSOCIATES
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Includes:
- Drafting of contractual agreements
- Perfection of title documents
- Perfection of Adoption processes
- Debt Recovery
- Imperial House, Plot 129/131 Olu-Obasanjo Way, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
LEGAL ADVISER/COMPANY SECRETARY
FirstGlobal Microfinance Bank Limited, Trans-Amadi Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Includes but not limited to:
- Liaising with shareholders of the bank and advising the CEO on strategies for improving shareholders and management relationship
- Advising management on all legal issues relating to the bank
- Planning and arranging all board meetings of the bank
- Negotiating all leases of the bank and ensuring that agreements are properly executed
- Liaising with external solicitors and negotiating their fees
- Reviewing all credits of the bank
- Development of legal documents that can serve as additional collateral to safeguard the bank’s exposure to customers
- Developing a good network of loan recovery
- Ensure the compliance of the bank with statutory regulations and bodies.
PART-TIME LECTURER, Nigeria Legal System
Rivers State College of Art and Science, Rumuola, Port Harcourt, Rivers State(Capt. Elechi Amadi Polytechnic)
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Lecturing
- Guidance and Counseling
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL
Bayo Fadugba & Associates (The Green Olive Chambers)
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Receiving Writs and Preparing Briefs, including:
- Writing Legal Opinions, Drafting Letters, Contract Agreements, Notices etc
- Perfection of titles
- Perfection of Adoption processes
- Registration of Business names/ Incorporation Companies
- Management of Properties
- Compiling laws enacted by south-east states for SPDC
- Litigation
- 28 Forces Avenue, Orosi House, Old GRA, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
LITIGATION OFFICER
Nemi&Nemi
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Receiving Writs and Preparing Briefs, Including:
- Writing Legal Opinions, Drafting Letters, Contract Agreements, Notices etc
- Conducting Searches
- Perfection of title documents
- No. 1, Sir Lawrence Nemi Street, Amadi-Ama Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
LEGAL OFFICER
Port Harcourt City Local Government Council
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Receiving writs and Preparing Briefs, including:
- Writing Legal opinions, Drafting Letters, Contract Agreements, Notices etc
- Giving Legal Advice, Arbitration and Conciliation
- Interpretation of Edicts, Negotiations and Interfacing between the Council and its external Solicitors.
Education
LL.M - undefined
Rivers State University
PH, Rivers State01.2023
B.L - undefined
Nigeria Law School
Bwari, Abuja01.1999
LL.B (Hons.) - undefined
University of Benin
Benin City01.1997
Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Federal Government Girls College
Benin City01.1991
Primary School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Nana Primary School
Warri, Delta State01.1985
Skills
Strong leadership and decision making Skill
Ability to work independently, under pressure and tight deadlines;
Excellent multi-tasking skills;
Strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to deliver results on time
Excellent negotiation skills
Strong ability to research and analyze data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Fluent in English Language, Izon and Yoruba
Demonstrates proactive approach to problem solving
Competence in the use of Microsoft office applications(MSWord, Excel, and PowerPoint)
References
REFERENCE will be available on request.
Interests
Reading, Traveling, Gardening and Meeting people
PLACE OF BIRTH
LAGOS
GENDER (SEX)
FEMALE
STATE OF ORIGIN
BAYELSA
LOCAL GOVT. AREA
SAGBAMA
RELIGION
CHRISTIANITY
MARITAL STATUS
MARRIED
Certification
Certificate in Corporate Governance
Timeline
Certificate in Corporate Governance
06-2025
ASSOCIATE PARTNER(CORPORATE)
ADEBIYI AJAYI & ASSOCIATES (CHAMBERS OF DESTINY)
01.2017 - 01.2018
ASSOCIATE PARTNER (Solicitor)
K.S. FOLORUNSO & ASSOCIATES
01.2012 - 01.2016
LEGAL ADVISER/COMPANY SECRETARY
FirstGlobal Microfinance Bank Limited, Trans-Amadi Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
01.2008 - 01.2012
PART-TIME LECTURER, Nigeria Legal System
Rivers State College of Art and Science, Rumuola, Port Harcourt, Rivers State(Capt. Elechi Amadi Polytechnic)
01.2007 - 01.2008
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL
Bayo Fadugba & Associates (The Green Olive Chambers)
01.2003 - 01.2007
LITIGATION OFFICER
Nemi&Nemi
01.2002 - 01.2003
LEGAL OFFICER
Port Harcourt City Local Government Council
01.1999 - 01.2000
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
CHOICE LINK INTEGRATED SERVICES LTD.
- Current
LL.M - undefined
Rivers State University
B.L - undefined
Nigeria Law School
LL.B (Hons.) - undefined
University of Benin
Senior Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Federal Government Girls College
Primary School Leaving Certificate - undefined
Nana Primary School