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Data Protection Officer and privacy compliance professional specializing in GDPR/NDPA compliance and ISO 27001/27002 GRC.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Data Protection Officer and qualified lawyer called to the Nigerian Bar, focused on operationalizing privacy and compliance across GDPR, Nigeria’s NDPA 2023, and ISO/IEC 27001/27002. I combine legal precision with practical GRC execution—using ROPA management, DPIAs, DSAR handling, audits, and staff enablement to keep organizations audit-ready.
In my current role, I’ve maintained ROPA at 95% data accuracy by monitoring personal-data flows across 5 business units and standardizing intake and documentation. I’ve also upskilled 20+ staff to a 99% assessment pass rate through virtual data-protection certification training, while developing 6 privacy policies and managing on-time regulatory filings aligned to NDPA 2023 and GDPR.
Previously, I strengthened security posture through ISO/IEC 27002 controls, reducing potential security incidents by 30%, and improved phishing-detection rates by 40% via targeted security-awareness training through Microsoft Defender. I’ve also built threat visibility by 60% using OSINT with SpiderFoot, and contributed to legal drafting and inter-agency coordination, including provisions on anti-trafficking enforcement and data protection.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Tech Assurance Associate
Prioclen Consulting Limited
Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)
Maintained Records of Processing Activities (ROPA) and supported data-protection compliance by monitoring personal-data flows, standardizing intake documentation, and keeping the organization audit-ready. Developed privacy policies, conducted data-protection audits, and managed on-time regulatory filings aligned to NDPA 2023 and GDPR, while training staff to improve assessment outcomes.
Legal & Compliance Executive
Prioclen Consulting Limited
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026 (11 months)
Strengthened the company-wide security posture by implementing ISO/IEC 27002 controls and clear data-handling standards to reduce potential security incidents. Delivered targeted security-awareness training using Microsoft Defender and mitigated legal and data-privacy risk by drafting and reviewing contracts for GDPR and NDPA compliance.
Cybersecurity Intern
Cyber Safe Foundation
Mar 2023 - Nov 2023 (8 months)
Conducted an OSINT investigation using SpiderFoot to improve threat visibility and uncover previously undocumented network vulnerabilities. Helped reduce phishing and malware exposure by co-developing an endpoint-protection strategy and applying security best practices.
Legal Officer
National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Person
Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)
Supported enforcement and inter-agency coordination by drafting legal opinions, briefs, and memoranda of understanding (MOUs). Contributed to legislative amendment efforts by drafting provisions on anti-trafficking enforcement and data protection.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Nigerian Law School
Barrister at Law (B.L.), Law
2024 - 2025
Completed Barrister at Law (B.L.) training and was called to the Nigerian Bar between January 2024 and July 2025.
Baze University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Law
2016 - 2021
Grade: Second Class Upper Division
Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree at Baze University from September 2016 to October 2021, with relevant coursework in Information Technology Law.
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