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'''Amina Oyagbola''' is the Managing Consultant of AKMS Consulting and Senior partner at Oyagbola Chambers. She is a global business leader and former Human Resources and Corporate Services Executive at [[MTN Nigeria|MTN]] Nigeria Communications Limited. She is a highly skilled corporate executive with over 30 years working experience in various sectors of the economy including oil and gas, legal consulting, banking and finance, telecommunications and business administration. She is the Chairperson and Founder of WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers), a non-profit gender empowerment and mentoring initiative for professional career women<ref name=":0"></ref>. She brings her rich and varied experience to bear on several Boards.
== Early Life and Education ==
Oyagbola, daughter of Ambassador and Mrs A. I Atta was born in Lagos on the 26th of April 1961. She obtained an LLB with honours in Law from Ahmadu Bello University in 1982, Masters in Law (LL.M) from Trinity College, [[Cambridge University|Cambridge University,]] UK, in 1985, an MBA from [[Lancaster University Management School]], UK, in 2000. In addition, she completed the Advanced Management Programme at [[INSEAD]]<ref name=":1"></ref>. She is an alumnus of the [[London Business School]], IMD and [[Harvard Business School]]. She was called to the Nigerian bar in 1983. She is a Chartered Fellow CIPD, Uk and a Certified Ethics Officer.
== Career ==
Oyagbola started her career in 1986 as a legal practitioner in the Chambers of the late Chief FRA Williams, QC<ref name=":0" />. She subsequently moved into the corporate world, working at Crystal Bank of Africa as a legal adviser between 1990 and 1994. During her time at the bank, she set up the legal department before being appointed as Group head Management Services and subsequently, in 1994, Group Head of Consumer Banking. In 1996 she joined United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc as Principal manager - legal and was subsequently appointed as Head of legal services division. Oyagbola's career saw a steady rise and diversification whilst at UBA as she was appointed as Head of the Human Capital Management Division (HCM) in April 2001 and later, in January 2002, Head Private Banking.
She joined Shell Petroleum Development Company in October 2002 as Head, HR Strategy, Standards and Business Planning and remained there until November 2004.
=== MTN ===
Oyagbola's outstanding educational background and professional experience made her a natural choice for the role of Corporate Services Executive at MTN Nigeria, Africa's leading telecommunications provider and world class cellular network<ref name=":1" />. She was responsible for driving MTN's corporate social investment programmes through a strategic partnership approach as pioneer Director of the MTN Foundation, commended by the UN Global Compact for its unique Public Private Partnership Model and the recipient of several awards. In November 2008, she was identified as the most suitable executive to lead a transformation in the HR Function as the Human Resources Executive in MTN Nigeria. Under her leadership, the performance of the company improved dramatically and, in May 2015, MTN became the 1st company in Nigeria to be accredited with the Investors in People Gold Standard. MTN Nigeria also emerged winner in the Telecoms category of CIPM HR Best Practice Awards in October 2014. Under her stewardship, MTN Nigeria was named as the best telecoms company in Jobberman's 100 best places to work in Nigeria. In the same year, MTN was recognized as the most admired and valuable brand by Brand Africa 100. Oyagbola was one of the few executives from an MTN operation invited to join the expanded MTN Group Strategy Committee in South Africa. She was also appointed as a director to MTN Spacetel Benin Board and was Chairperson of its Audit and Risk Committee.
In December 2015, she was appointed Corporate Services Executive in addition to her role as HR Executive, to provide strategic guidance towards the resolution of the NCC fine, arguably one of the most significant challenges faced by the telecoms giant to date. She was a key member of the negotiating team that helped to resolve the crisis amicably, and mitigate the negative impact on shareholder value and corporate reputation. In 2016, MTN was recognized as the most valuable brand in Nigeria.
In December 2016, after the final resolution of the NCC fine. Oyagbola took the decision to resign to pursue fresh opportunities.
=== WISCAR ===
Inspired by ALIWA, WISCAR was birthed from a burning desire to empower and provide strategic mentorship to professional women to help close the gender gap and drive gender friendly policies.Oyagbola, with a few other like minded Nigerians set up Women in Successful Careers, WISCAR, a mentorship and leadership platform designed to position Nigerian women for nation building<ref name=":2"></ref>. This was made possible through provision of learning and professional opportunities for women as well as a support network for sharing experiences and tackling challenges often faced in the workplace<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>. WISCAR's main aim is to close the gender gap by helping to build the next generation of women leaders in Nigeria through intelligent planning and focused effort through strategic mentoring<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>.
WISCAR is widely acknowledged as a strong advocacy voice for equal opportunities for women in the workplace as well as a veritable platform for mentoring young women through its structured mentorship programme. The NGO's structured mentorship and leadership programme has become one of the most sought after by women all over the country who desire capacity and empowerment building support to overcome the multifaceted challenges they face in their various workplaces<ref name=":2" />.
In December 2017, WISCAR celebrated its 10th anniversary, renewing its stance on empowering and equipping women to play critical roles in the society<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>. The event was attended by several notable guests including Her Excellency, the deputy governor of Lagos State, Mrs. IdiatAdebule, representing the Governor of Lagos State, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref></ref>.
=== Other Ventures ===
Amina Oyagbola was one of the eleven Nigerians to graduate from the pioneer class of The African Leadership Initiative – West Africa amongst a total of twenty-five candidates from Nigeria and Ghana. The programme, aimed at growing a new breed of community spirited leaders who have achieved notable success in their fields – to tackle the most pressing challenges and developmental needs of their countries in conjunction with the Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN)<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>.
Oyagbola is a Fellow and Chair of The Africa Leadership Initiative – West Africa as well as a West Africa Fellow of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. She is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Personal Management (CIPM), a Chartered Fellow, [[CIPD]] UK, a Certified Ethics Officer, a Trustee and Member of Women Corporate Directors (WCD-Nigeria Chapter) and a Fellow, Institute of Directors<ref> IT Telecom Digest|website=www.ittelecomdigest.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-03-31}}</ref>.
In March 2017, Oyagbola became the Managing Consultant of AKMS Consulting Limited<ref></ref>, a business advisory and management consultancy firm with expertise in strategic HR, leadership development, talent and succession management, strategic stakeholder management, regulatory and government relations, Governance and Ethics and Executive mentoring. She is also a sought after speaker.
== Personal Life ==
Oyagbola is happily married to Bayo Oyagbola, a managing partner at Oyagbola Chambers. They have 3 graduate children together.
== References ==
<references />
== External Links ==
* [https://ift.tt/2GZHDX7 Amina Oyagbola's Official Website]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVqJ2AeCvFY Amina Oyagbola's Interview with Aspen] - Youtube
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== Early Life and Education ==
Oyagbola, daughter of Ambassador and Mrs A. I Atta was born in Lagos on the 26th of April 1961. She obtained an LLB with honours in Law from Ahmadu Bello University in 1982, Masters in Law (LL.M) from Trinity College, [[Cambridge University|Cambridge University,]] UK, in 1985, an MBA from [[Lancaster University Management School]], UK, in 2000. In addition, she completed the Advanced Management Programme at [[INSEAD]]<ref name=":1"></ref>. She is an alumnus of the [[London Business School]], IMD and [[Harvard Business School]]. She was called to the Nigerian bar in 1983. She is a Chartered Fellow CIPD, Uk and a Certified Ethics Officer.
== Career ==
Oyagbola started her career in 1986 as a legal practitioner in the Chambers of the late Chief FRA Williams, QC<ref name=":0" />. She subsequently moved into the corporate world, working at Crystal Bank of Africa as a legal adviser between 1990 and 1994. During her time at the bank, she set up the legal department before being appointed as Group head Management Services and subsequently, in 1994, Group Head of Consumer Banking. In 1996 she joined United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc as Principal manager - legal and was subsequently appointed as Head of legal services division. Oyagbola's career saw a steady rise and diversification whilst at UBA as she was appointed as Head of the Human Capital Management Division (HCM) in April 2001 and later, in January 2002, Head Private Banking.
She joined Shell Petroleum Development Company in October 2002 as Head, HR Strategy, Standards and Business Planning and remained there until November 2004.
=== MTN ===
Oyagbola's outstanding educational background and professional experience made her a natural choice for the role of Corporate Services Executive at MTN Nigeria, Africa's leading telecommunications provider and world class cellular network<ref name=":1" />. She was responsible for driving MTN's corporate social investment programmes through a strategic partnership approach as pioneer Director of the MTN Foundation, commended by the UN Global Compact for its unique Public Private Partnership Model and the recipient of several awards. In November 2008, she was identified as the most suitable executive to lead a transformation in the HR Function as the Human Resources Executive in MTN Nigeria. Under her leadership, the performance of the company improved dramatically and, in May 2015, MTN became the 1st company in Nigeria to be accredited with the Investors in People Gold Standard. MTN Nigeria also emerged winner in the Telecoms category of CIPM HR Best Practice Awards in October 2014. Under her stewardship, MTN Nigeria was named as the best telecoms company in Jobberman's 100 best places to work in Nigeria. In the same year, MTN was recognized as the most admired and valuable brand by Brand Africa 100. Oyagbola was one of the few executives from an MTN operation invited to join the expanded MTN Group Strategy Committee in South Africa. She was also appointed as a director to MTN Spacetel Benin Board and was Chairperson of its Audit and Risk Committee.
In December 2015, she was appointed Corporate Services Executive in addition to her role as HR Executive, to provide strategic guidance towards the resolution of the NCC fine, arguably one of the most significant challenges faced by the telecoms giant to date. She was a key member of the negotiating team that helped to resolve the crisis amicably, and mitigate the negative impact on shareholder value and corporate reputation. In 2016, MTN was recognized as the most valuable brand in Nigeria.
In December 2016, after the final resolution of the NCC fine. Oyagbola took the decision to resign to pursue fresh opportunities.
=== WISCAR ===
Inspired by ALIWA, WISCAR was birthed from a burning desire to empower and provide strategic mentorship to professional women to help close the gender gap and drive gender friendly policies.Oyagbola, with a few other like minded Nigerians set up Women in Successful Careers, WISCAR, a mentorship and leadership platform designed to position Nigerian women for nation building<ref name=":2"></ref>. This was made possible through provision of learning and professional opportunities for women as well as a support network for sharing experiences and tackling challenges often faced in the workplace<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>. WISCAR's main aim is to close the gender gap by helping to build the next generation of women leaders in Nigeria through intelligent planning and focused effort through strategic mentoring<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>.
WISCAR is widely acknowledged as a strong advocacy voice for equal opportunities for women in the workplace as well as a veritable platform for mentoring young women through its structured mentorship programme. The NGO's structured mentorship and leadership programme has become one of the most sought after by women all over the country who desire capacity and empowerment building support to overcome the multifaceted challenges they face in their various workplaces<ref name=":2" />.
In December 2017, WISCAR celebrated its 10th anniversary, renewing its stance on empowering and equipping women to play critical roles in the society<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>. The event was attended by several notable guests including Her Excellency, the deputy governor of Lagos State, Mrs. IdiatAdebule, representing the Governor of Lagos State, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref><ref></ref>.
=== Other Ventures ===
Amina Oyagbola was one of the eleven Nigerians to graduate from the pioneer class of The African Leadership Initiative – West Africa amongst a total of twenty-five candidates from Nigeria and Ghana. The programme, aimed at growing a new breed of community spirited leaders who have achieved notable success in their fields – to tackle the most pressing challenges and developmental needs of their countries in conjunction with the Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN)<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref>.
Oyagbola is a Fellow and Chair of The Africa Leadership Initiative – West Africa as well as a West Africa Fellow of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. She is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Personal Management (CIPM), a Chartered Fellow, [[CIPD]] UK, a Certified Ethics Officer, a Trustee and Member of Women Corporate Directors (WCD-Nigeria Chapter) and a Fellow, Institute of Directors<ref> IT Telecom Digest|website=www.ittelecomdigest.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-03-31}}</ref>.
In March 2017, Oyagbola became the Managing Consultant of AKMS Consulting Limited<ref></ref>, a business advisory and management consultancy firm with expertise in strategic HR, leadership development, talent and succession management, strategic stakeholder management, regulatory and government relations, Governance and Ethics and Executive mentoring. She is also a sought after speaker.
== Personal Life ==
Oyagbola is happily married to Bayo Oyagbola, a managing partner at Oyagbola Chambers. They have 3 graduate children together.
== References ==
<references />
== External Links ==
* [https://ift.tt/2GZHDX7 Amina Oyagbola's Official Website]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVqJ2AeCvFY Amina Oyagbola's Interview with Aspen] - Youtube
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