Ovoke Idornigie
About Ovoke Idornigie
Ovoke Idornigie serves as the Compliance Manager and Data Protection Officer for M-KOPA in West Africa, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in legal and compliance roles across various organizations in Nigeria, including Triton Group, CloudCover Nigeria, and Bayer.
Work at M-KOPA
Ovoke Idornigie has been serving as the Compliance Manager and Data Protection Officer for West Africa at M-KOPA since 2021. Based in Lagos, Nigeria, he has been instrumental in implementing compliance measures and managing data protection protocols. His role includes acting as a contact point for data subjects regarding data protection matters. He has also developed a compliance training calendar and established a compliance incident register to enhance the organization's adherence to regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience in Legal and Compliance
Prior to his current position, Ovoke Idornigie worked at several organizations in legal and compliance roles. He was a Legal Counsel for Bayer in West Central Africa from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a Legal, Governance, Risk & Compliance Specialist at CloudCover Nigeria from 2018 to 2022. His earlier experience includes a managerial role at Triton Group from 2013 to 2015, where he focused on legal matters across Africa.
Education and Expertise
Ovoke Idornigie holds multiple law degrees. He achieved his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, from 1999 to 2005. He furthered his education with a Master of Laws (LL.M) from the University of Benin, completed between 2009 and 2012. He also attended the Nigerian Law School, where he obtained his Barrister at Law (B.L) qualification from 2006 to 2007. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in compliance and data protection.
Achievements in Compliance Management
Ovoke Idornigie has made significant contributions to compliance management in his previous roles. He supported the rollout and implementation of an Integrated Compliance Management system for a Life Sciences Multinational Company across West and Central Africa. He successfully negotiated high-value contracts while managing teams of external counsel and company secretaries. His expertise encompasses various compliance-related areas, including Antitrust, Anti-corruption, Conflict of Interests, and Data Privacy.