CHIUGO NWOSU-IGBO
Chilliwack,Canada
Summary
I am a legally trained advocate and policy professional with over eight years of combined experience in corporate legal services, legislative and regulatory support, and Indigenous governance. I have a proven track record of supporting Indigenous and national governance bodies, drafting legislation, bylaws and policies, coordinating meetings, and improving decision-making structures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Policy Development Officer
Seabird Island Band
12.2023 - Current
- Draft and revise community governance documents, including policies, codes, committee Terms of Reference and rules, grounded in the values, customs and traditions of the community.
- Coordinate and support Indigenous governance committees including the Membership Code and the Election Code Review Committees. Responsibilities include working closely with the chairs to develop agendas, securing venues, arranging logistics such as refreshments and honoraria, minute-taking, following-up on action items, and preparing quarterly reports to Chief and Council. I also conduct research and provide documentation to support informed discussions and decisions.
- Led the development and secured the approval of the Committee Establishment and Disbandment Policy, which outlines procedures for forming and dissolving committees, sending notices, coordinating meetings, holding in-camera sessions, voting, tracking attendance, conducting performance reviews, and reporting to Chief and Council, and the community.
- Conduct legislative and regulatory analysis at both federal and provincial levels to support compliance and policy alignment.
- Participate in engagement sessions with government and partner organizations, representing the community's policy interests with an informed understanding of Indigenous rights.
- Provide legal and policy support on a broad range of Indigenous issues, drawing from both legal knowledge and a deep awareness of historical and systemic impacts on Indigenous communities.
- Develop and maintain standardized procedures for submitting, tracking, and communicating policy amendments, ensuring accessibility and transparency for leadership and community members.
- Oversee the full lifecycle of policy instruments, coordinating reviews and updates, and supporting implementation in collaboration with various departments.
- Draft briefing notes, memos, and legal summaries for Chief and Council, ensuring that leadership receives clear, timely, and strategic information to support sound decision-making.
- Support the establishment, onboarding, training, and evaluation of committees and members.
Principal Legal Officer
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
07.2018 - 02.2024
- Served as corporate secretary to both domestic and national-level committees including those focused on the 2020 amendment of the FAAN Act, planning of the 2022 and 2023 FAAN National Aviation Conferences, and the review of Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Policy to align with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
- Worked closely with the board secretary to coordinate and organize high-level management meetings.
- Acted as rapporteur during executive retreats, producing clear, accessible, and actionable reports.
- Managed complex commercial contracts, including advertisement concessions, leases, and power purchase agreements (PPAs), from inception through implementation and performance review.
- Coordinated and oversaw external counsel in the management of legal matters.
Education
LL.M (Law) -
University of Lagos
07.2023
B.L - undefined
Nigerian Law School
11.2016
LL.B (Law) -
University of Nigeria
07.2015
Skills
- Minutes and agenda preparation
- Committee coordination and board governance support
- Stakeholder engagement
- Presentations
- Legal research and drafting
- Legislative and policy analysis
- Legislative research
- Policy development
- Intergovernmental coordination
- Briefing and reporting
- Typing
- Contract review
Languages
English
Certification
- Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education - Legal Research & Writing, Mar 2025
- Seabird Island College - Halq'eméylem Language & Culture, May 2025
- University of the Fraser Valley - Allyship and Reconciliation Building, Dec 2024
- Foundations of Project Management, May 2021
Timeline
Policy Development Officer
Seabird Island Band
12.2023 - Current
Principal Legal Officer
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)
07.2018 - 02.2024
B.L - undefined
Nigerian Law School
LL.M (Law) -
University of Lagos
LL.B (Law) -
University of Nigeria
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