Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Hi, I’m
Sylvia Abai
Lawyer
Uyo
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Family empowerment and youth re orientation path initiative (FEYReP)Uyo
Gender Based Violence (GBV) Focal Person
09.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Championed humanitarian services in partnership with the Norwegian Government, Save the Children Foundation and United Nations Populations Fund (UNFPA).
- Secured justice for eight (8) victims of Sexual and Gender Based Violence with 40 cases under litigations.
- Responded to over 50 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Cases under Domestic Violence
- Supervised the Completion of 3 Nos. Cassava Processing Mills, Palm Oil Mills and 2 Fishing Facilities
- Supervised disbursement of Business Grants to 11000 women to boost small and medium scale enterprises.
- Supervised construction and completion of 6 Nos. Market squares for rural women for entrepreneurship development.
- Oversees FEYReP farms with focus on Rice, Yam, Cassava and Vegetables Cultivation.
- Supervises Martha Pregnacare Initiative and Multiple Birth Support with over 3000 beneficiaries.
- Supervised construction and donation of 38 shelters to underserved and homeless families under the Shelter of Hope Initiative - FEYReP
- Initiated the Bright Future for Responsible Boys, Girls Uphold your Dignity, Say No To Rape, Walk Against Domestic Violence Programs.
Local Government Service CommissionAbak
Chief Legal Officer
01.2011 - Current
Job overview
- Filed electronic and paper form court documents at both state and federal levels.
- Gathered and analyzed research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents.
- Composed correspondence and relevant memoranda and accurately transcribed dictation.
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
- Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
Nwoko & Co. (Minds & Brains Chambers)Uyo
Legal Officer
02.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Composed correspondence and relevant memoranda and accurately transcribed dictation.
- Filed electronic and paper form court documents at both state and federal levels.
- Typed and processed legal documents to prepare for court filings and legal pleadings.
Aniema Etuk & Co. Uyo
Legal Assistant
01.2010 - 03.2010
Job overview
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
Imo Udofa & CoUyo
Legal Assistant
06.2009 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Responded to client inquiries to provide accurate legal advice and offer assistance.
Misunda Nigeria Ltd.
Secretary
04.2007 - 03.2009
Job overview
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
Education
Ukanafun Local Government, Baze University Abuja
LLM from law
01.2023 - Current
University Overview
University of Uyo Akwa-Ibom, Law School
PGD from Peace And Conflict Studies
01.2013 - 01.2014
University Overview
Nigerian Law SchoolAbuja, Nigeria
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Law
02.2008 - 02.2009
University Overview
- Awarded Best Graduating Student in Company Law
Madonna University Okija, State
Bachelor of Law (LLB) from Law
01.2001 - 09.2005
University Overview
Nigerian College of Administration, Okobo High School Obufi Akwa
Associate, Chartered Institute of Administrators from Administration
06.2011 - 06.2012
University Overview
Eastern Okpobo High School, ObufiAkwa Ibom, Nigeria.
SSCE
09.1988 - 09.1994
University Overview
St. Mary's School CalabarCross River, Nigeria
FSLC
09.1979 - 09.1985
University Overview
Skills
Evidence-based Leadership
undefinedAffiliations
Affiliations
- Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
- Federation of International Women Lawyers (FIDA)
- Chartered Institute of Administration (CIA)
- Institute of Professional Industrialists, Management and Development (IPIMD)
- Institute of Chartered Arbitration of Nigeria (ICAN)
- Institute of Budget Management and Administration (IBMA)
- Institute of Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
- Human Rights Defenders and Access to Justice Advocacy
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
PROFESSIONAL COURSES / SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
- Legal Drafting Techniques for Clerks and Legal Officer
- Enhancing Local Government Administration through Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Building and Leading 21st Century Team
- Confronting Gender Based Violence in Akwa Ibom: Lessons for Government at all Levels
- Agribusiness Finance and Risk Management Training
- Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children
- UNFPA Capacity Building for First Responders on GBVIMS and Clinical Management of Rape
- Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture and Development
- Development of Agricultural Systems and Climate Smart Agriculture in Akwa Ibom State.
Timeline
Ukanafun Local Government, Baze University Abuja
LLM from law
01.2023 - Current
Gender Based Violence (GBV) Focal Person
Family empowerment and youth re orientation path initiative (FEYReP)
09.2015 - Current
University of Uyo Akwa-Ibom, Law School
PGD from Peace And Conflict Studies
01.2013 - 01.2014
Nigerian College of Administration, Okobo High School Obufi Akwa
Associate, Chartered Institute of Administrators from Administration
06.2011 - 06.2012
Chief Legal Officer
Local Government Service Commission
01.2011 - Current
Legal Officer
Nwoko & Co. (Minds & Brains Chambers)
02.2010 - 01.2011
Legal Assistant
Aniema Etuk & Co.
01.2010 - 03.2010
Legal Assistant
Imo Udofa & Co
06.2009 - 12.2009
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Law
02.2008 - 02.2009
Secretary
Misunda Nigeria Ltd.
04.2007 - 03.2009
Madonna University Okija, State
Bachelor of Law (LLB) from Law
01.2001 - 09.2005
Eastern Okpobo High School, Obufi
SSCE
09.1988 - 09.1994
St. Mary's School Calabar
FSLC
09.1979 - 09.1985
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