Toyo Jimmy
Abuja,Nigeria
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in advocacy, leadership, and research. Demonstrates exceptional writing and communication skills, coupled with innovative thought and action. Adept at analysing complex information to drive informed decision-making. Committed to leveraging expertise to achieve impactful results in future roles.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
4038
4038
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President
Federal Republic of Nigeria
Abuja, FCT
06.2023 - 04.2025
- Render advice on legal issues and policy questions, and also analyse policy issues for legislative action.
- Perform legislative research on topical issues, draft seminal bills and write legislative briefs.
- Coordinate and streamline the activities of the Committees of the Senate with the Office of the Senate President.
- Analyse, review and research on policy documents for the purpose of advising the Office of the Senate President.
- Work and coordinate with external lawyers on lawsuit involving the Office of the Senate President.
- Advocate citizen rights to improve national living standards.
- Encourage innovation and technology adoption within governmental departments, particularly in the judiciary.
- Guide legislative assembly in decision-making processes.
Public Relations Officer I
National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum, Nigeria
Abuja, FCT
03.2024 - Current
- Craft compelling press releases for maximum media pick-up.
- Manage crisis communication, minimising damage to organisation's public image.
- Plan, develop and implement robust PR strategies to manage organisation's reputation.
- Handle crisis communication with professionalism and proactive mindset to mitigate damage and restore positive image.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, tailoring PR strategies accordingly.
- Strategically place stories in relevant publications; gained extensive media coverage.
- Project the interest and welfare of legislative aides through the medium of information.
- Receive, manage and assess information (complaints, concerns and issues) from organisation's members and escalate it to the appropriate authority for redress.
Alternate Chairman, Committee on Legislative Aides
Nigerian Bar Association
Abuja
- Direct strategic planning sessions, creating long-term vision for the committee.
- Monitor progress towards goals, improving accountability at all levels.
- Engage with legislative institutions and bodies to elevate the quality of laws, policies, and governance structures through informed legal expertise.
- Offer advisory and consultative support to the Nigerian Bar Association on matters relating to legislation and legislative reforms.
Member, Committee on Justice Administration Reform
Nigerian Bar Association
ABUJA, FCT
11.2024 - Current
- Propose amendments to existing legislation and court rules, focusing on areas that impact case management, scheduling, and the overall effectiveness of justice administration.
- Promote continuous education programmes for judges, lawyers, and court staff to keep them updated on technological advancements, legal developments, and best practices in justice administration.
- Advocate for funding of the judiciary for efficient and effective justice service administration and delivery.
Member, Legislative Advocacy Committee
Nigerian Bar Association
ABUJA
02.2025 - Current
- Review bills and legislative proposals on behalf of the Nigerian Bar Association to ensure that they meet the ends of justice, good governance and democracy.
- Foster strategic collaborations and partnerships with relevant stakeholders, both within and outside the legal and legislative communities, to strengthen and promote the indispensable role of lawyers in the legislative process.
- Carry out advocacy for or against relevant legislative proposal.
- Engage with legislative institutions and bodies to elevate the quality of laws, policies, and governance structures through informed legal expertise.
Legislative Aide to the Chairman, Committee on Judiciary
National Assembly
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Draft bills (including constitutional alteration bills), motions and write legislative briefs for the Chairman and the Committee.
- Render legal advice to the Chairman and the Committee on the conduct of affairs and proceedings including in public hearings.
- Perform legislative research on topical issues for bills, motions and petitions.
- Monitor parliamentary developments, undertake research, analyse data, identify key issues and required action points for the attention of the Chairman.
- Make documentation, manage the flow of communication within the Committee and circulate relevant information and documents to appropriate Committee staff and judicial institutions.
- Analyse, review and research on policy documents to effectively advise Member of Parliament and Judiciary Committee on relevant policy matters.
- Policy development through community engagement and coordination with lobby groups and relevant government agencies.
- Monitor progression and activities of House bills, motions, petitions and public hearing to ensure success and informed content report by the media.
Convener
Coalition of Young Lawyers in Akwa Ibom State (CYLAIS)
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Engaged in advocacy aimed at protecting the interest and wellbeing of young lawyers from all parts of Nigeria practising in Akwa Ibom State.
- Lobbied individuals and influence governmental actions towards young lawyers.
- Mobilised young lawyers for causes involving the judiciary and the legal profession.
Secretary
Law Reform Committee, Nigerian Bar Association, Uyo Branch
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Worked with other members to propose law requiring reforms to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
- Vetted, studied and provided legal opinion on bills sent to the Nigerian Bar Association, Uyo Branch, for opinion by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
Director of Advocacy
Justice House International Organization
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Directed and coordinated the Advocacy Directorate of the Organization including formulating strategies and policy action to meet its objectives.
- Engaged in advocacy revolving around human rights, democracy and good governance.
- Instituted, represented and defended alongside colleagues indigent clients pro bono.
- Instituted alongside colleagues public-interest action in court.
Senior Associate
Justice Chambers
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Advised state-government owned energy company, Ibom Power, owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government of Nigeria.
- Appeared, argued, and settled briefs of argument at appellate and trial courts individually and collectively.
- Conducted cases and trial and led or cross examine witnesses in court.
- Conducted interview and advised clients and companies on issues ranging from diverse areas of law.
- Written Notices of Appeal for Supreme Court and Court of Appeal.
- Conducted research and rendered other intellectual supports.
Columnist - Accountability Watch
The Ink Newspaper
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Analysed and critiqued government’s policies and actions with the aim of promoting accountability in governance, rule of law and human rights.
- Drew government’s attention to the needs and plight of the people with the aim of promoting their welfare and bettering their lives.
Deputy Editor in Chief
Young Wig Magazine
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Produced, edited and vetted materials for publication in the magazine.
- Wrote and maintained a column ‘Case Analysis’ where seminal decisions of court were analysed and reviewed.
President
Law Students Association of Nigeria
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Led and coordinated the affairs and activities of law students in the University of Uyo.
- Liaise with the school authority on issues that affected the welfare and academics of students.
- Organized programmes and activities for the improvement of students intellectual and academic standing.
Education
PhD -
Ahmadu Bello University
NigeriaMaster of Laws (Distinction) - Legislative Drafting
National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies/University of Benin
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Uyo
Skills
- Advocacy Skills
- Leadership skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Innovative thought and action
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 06/10/90
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigerian
Languages
English
Fluent
Affiliations
- Watching football, movies, and tv programmes. My interest span across politics, arts, technology and history.
Timeline
Member, Legislative Advocacy Committee
Nigerian Bar Association
02.2025 - Current
Member, Committee on Justice Administration Reform
Nigerian Bar Association
11.2024 - Current
Public Relations Officer I
National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum, Nigeria
03.2024 - Current
Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President
Federal Republic of Nigeria
06.2023 - 04.2025
Legislative Aide to the Chairman, Committee on Judiciary
National Assembly
06.2019 - 06.2023
Convener
Coalition of Young Lawyers in Akwa Ibom State (CYLAIS)
01.2018 - 01.2019
Secretary
Law Reform Committee, Nigerian Bar Association, Uyo Branch
01.2018 - 01.2019
Director of Advocacy
Justice House International Organization
01.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Associate
Justice Chambers
01.2017 - 01.2019
Columnist - Accountability Watch
The Ink Newspaper
01.2016 - 01.2018
Deputy Editor in Chief
Young Wig Magazine
01.2015 - 01.2016
President
Law Students Association of Nigeria
01.2013 - 01.2014
Alternate Chairman, Committee on Legislative Aides
Nigerian Bar Association
PhD -
Ahmadu Bello University
Master of Laws (Distinction) - Legislative Drafting
National Institute of Legislative and Democratic Studies/University of Benin
Bachelor of Laws -
University of Uyo
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