Emmanuel Ezekiel Waba

Founder @ HOPE FOR A CHILD AND GREEN FUTURE INITIATIVE

About

A seasoned and enthusiastic lawyer with passion for the general interest of the public, to serve and leverage the knowledge and experiences acquired so as to contribute immensely to the social, cultural, legal and educational (both formal and informal) development of my society and beyond. I have a great ability to work with a team that is goal oriented with unalloyed enthusiasm towards achieving both individual and organizational goals; bringing desired progress and improvement to the organization through compliance with organizational rules and regulations. I am healthy, physically and mentally alert, honest, reliable, very good at equipment handling, ability to work with a team, highly motivated. Good ability to listen and communicate with people at all levels, quick in learning, analytical, dependable, articulate, smart appearance and passionate towards public speaking.

Country

Nigeria

City

Lagos Island

Industry

Law Practice

Skill

Student Discipline, Research Skills, Legal Research, Law clinic , Charity Work, Nonprofit Volunteering, Community Outreach, Debate, Team Leadership, Property Law, Legal Writing, Document Drafting, Drafting Agreements, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Report Writing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint

Experience

Founder

HOPE FOR A CHILD AND GREEN FUTURE INITIATIVE

2025-6 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

- Set the strategic direction and mission of the initiative, focusing on child welfare and environmental sustainability. -Designed and implemented impactful programs in education, climate awareness, and youth empowerment. -Forged collaborations with other NGOs. - Recruited and guided volunteers, staff, and youth leaders to build a passionate and effective team - Drafted relevant articles

Associate

Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie

2025-1 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

Lagos Island

Debate participant

International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

2021-6 - 2024-7 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Nigeria

-Conducted research on International Humanitarian Law and International Public Law. -Conducted research on litigation procedure of International Criminal court. -Prepared case memorials for both the persecution and the defendant.

Legal Assistant

M. V MAGAI LEGAL CONSULT

2020-7 - 2024-7 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Mubi, Adamawa State, Nigeria

- Conducted pre- incorporation and post- incorporation registrations at the corporate affairs commission. -Draft legal documents such as Deed of Assignment, Power of Attorney, Lease and Tenancy Agreement. -Participated in several dispute resolution. Performed an ad- hoc secretariate function such as documentation of client’s information and filing. -Conducted legal research on Customary land tenure system various States, the position the Land Use Act 1979 on compensation to land owners acquired by the Government. -Advised clients on the position of Nigerian Laws on the proper mode of land acquisition, and compliance to housing survey plan in Adamawa State.

Volunteer

Justice, Development and Peace Movement (JDPM), Oyo

2024-4 - 2024-5 · 2 mos

Askira-Uba, Borno State, Nigeria

- Conducted community mobilization and Sensitization. -Conducted data collection via KIIs and FGDs. -Participated in data reviews. -Submitted data to central data server - Rendered community assistance and food distribution

Volunteer

GISCOR

2023-4 - 2023-5 · 2 mos

Bayo, Borno State, Nigeria

- Conducted community mobilization and Sensitization - Conducted data collection via KIIs and FGDs. - Participated in data reviews. - Submitted data to central data server

SENIOR ADVOCATE OF UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI

University of Maiduguri

2021-9 - 2022-11 · 1 yr 3 mos

Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

- Chaired the students' disciplinary committee - Drafted the Bar council code of conduct

Intern

Omaplex Law Firm

2020-9 - 2020-10 · 2 mos

Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

-Attached as part of the pioneer legal intern of Omaplex in 2020, where a wide area of emerging areas of law were well expounded and taught. -Conducted legal research on areas including sport law, entertainment law, international Private Law, Energy law, Dispute Resolution, space law and Human Rights Laws. -Analysed statutes and case laws relating to international Private Law, Property and Housing Laws, Refugee Laws and Human Rights Law -Conduct legal research on areas including international Private Law, Property and Housing Laws, Refugee Laws and Human Rights Laws. -Analysed statutes and case laws relating to international Private Law, Property and Housing Laws, Refugee Laws and Human Rights Laws -Wrote legal articles -Serve as interim Associate