Thummim Iyoha-Osagie

Oversee the launch of calls for proposals for education innovation projects across Africa, planning training workshops and other AI-in-education programs. Conduct research in AI law and policy, including designing governance frameworks for responsible AI.

Advocate for socio-economic rights, including child rights, right to quality education, health, and food. Also manage financial records and support monitoring of cashflow for advocacy projects.

Conducted AI policy research, including empirical study of national AI policies and practices and tracking significant AI policy news and events. Contributed to the Center's Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Values report through research and written inputs.

Handled civil and criminal litigation matters, including appearances in court from fresh matters through to appeal cases. Performed due diligence and corporate law practice, managed the law office in Abuja, and kept complete records of files and cases.

Supported contract drafting and client correspondence, including drafting client letters and emails and reviewing contracts for accuracy and compliance. Assisted in election petition litigation work by conducting legal research and supporting legal team strategy for senatorial and gubernatorial matters.

Ph.D. program in data privacy within AI-driven e-commerce under Commercial & Industrial Law at the University of Lagos.

Grade: Distinction

LL.M. in Cyber Law at the University of Lagos, completed with distinction.

Professional qualification: Certificate of Call to the Bar (B.L.) in Nigerian Law.

Grade: Second class upper division

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) at the University of Lagos, completed with a second class upper division.