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Esther Taiwo

@esthertaiwo2

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I lead digital security, governance, and compliance programmes across Africa.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m pivoting into financial services, where governance, privacy, and risk management are foundational to customer trust. I’m looking to apply my digital security, compliance, and multi-country regulatory experience to strengthen controls and manage risk.

At Co-Creation Hub, I lead multi-stakeholder digital security and governance initiatives, managing risk, donor compliance, and safeguarding processes across Africa. I have led governance and compliance processes for $1.8M in digital security projects and helped launch CcHUB’s first Child Safety & Protection Charter within 90 days.

I’ve delivered donor-funded digital resilience projects across Nigeria, Kenya, Angola, CAR, DRC, and Namibia, while leading multi-country data protection compliance work. I secured CcHUB’s registration as a Data Processor under Nigeria’s NDPA within two months and managed the relaunch of the SafeOnlineAfrica digital safety platform.

My background combines legal, privacy, and GRC practice across technology, finance, and energy. I use ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, SOC 2, and regulatory frameworks to build policies, strengthen controls, and help organisations manage risk in complex environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Senior Programme Manager, Digital Security

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Co-creation HUB

May 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Led multi-stakeholder digital security and governance initiatives, overseeing donor compliance and strengthening internal safeguarding and risk processes. Managed projects worth $1,800,000 and developed CcHUB's first Child Safety & Protection Charter.