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Hauwa Agboola (Abdullahi)

Head, Compliance And Governance at Primera MFB

Hauwa (Abdullahi) Agboola has a diverse work experience that spans over several years and includes various roles in compliance, legal, and regulatory departments. Hauwa (Abdullahi) currently holds the position of Head of Compliance and Governance at Primera MFB since 2022. Prior to that, they worked as the Head of Legal/Compliance and Data Protection Officer at Tangerine Africa from 2018 to 2022. In this role, they provided leadership in the Compliance and Legal department, served as the company's NAICOM Relationship Officer, and ensured strict compliance with AML-CFT regulations.

Hauwa (Abdullahi) also worked as the Legal and Regulatory Compliance Manager/Company Secretary at Letshego from 2016 to 2018. Here, they oversaw post-divestment regulatory compliance and managed the legal department during the Company's divestment from FBN Holdings Limited.

From 2014 to 2016, Hauwa served as the Head of Legal & Loan Recovery at FBN Microfinance Bank Ltd (Subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc.). In this role, they provided leadership in the legal and loan recovery department, reviewed legal documents, managed outstanding litigation, and ensured compliance with statutory and legal requirements.

Earlier in their career, Hauwa worked as an Associate at Adebusola Mumuni and Associates (AMA) from 2011 to 2014, where they counseled clients on legal matters and managed the compliance desk. Hauwa (Abdullahi) also worked as a Corporate Secretary/Legal Counsel at Metrosec Limited/Sterling Chambers from 2008 to 2010, and as an Intern at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria from 2006 to 2007.

Hauwa (Abdullahi) Agboola's education history is as follows:

From 1999 to 2005, Hauwa studied at the University of Lagos and earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree in the field of Law.

In 2013, they attended the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University, where they obtained a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management.

From 2005 to 2006, Hauwa attended the Nigerian Law School in Abuja and received the Barrister At Law (B.L) degree in the field of Law.

In 2016, they became a Student Member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, Nigeria, specializing in Chartered Secretary and Administrator.

Hauwa also attended Air Force Secondary School, although specific dates and degrees are not provided.

Since 2018, they have been studying at the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria and is expected to complete their studies in 2021. Hauwa (Abdullahi) is pursuing a degree in Microfinance and will become a Microfinance Chartered Practitioner.

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