Advisory Board Member

Okechukwu J. Odunna, LLB, BL JD

OJ Odunna is a skilled and result oriented legal practitioner with extensive experience in diverse roles spanning corporate law, litigation, regulatory compliance and client representation.

Biography

He is adept at managing complex business risk management, navigating regulatory frameworks and achieving favourable business outcomes. He is known for effectively collaborating with stakeholders and driving business growth through innovative legal solutions and strategic initiatives. He is proficient in standard productivity software and technologies with a keen understanding of business dynamics and market trends.

He has over 12 years constructive experience in the Nigerian lottery Industry making him a regulatory expert in the Nigerian gambling market.

He was Deputy Director, Legal at the National Lottery Regulatory Commission for 6 years, providing strategic direction and oversight for all legal matters within the Commission. He played a big role in the biggest out of court settlement in the Nigerian gambling Industry. He was also the Board Secretary, Governing Board NLRC for 6 years.

He went on to become the Director, Monitoring and Enforcement NLRC a position he held for 3 years.

He also has wide range of experience in the United States legal sector before joining the Nigerian gaming regulatory market. He was Area Manager for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co., Florida; Associate Legal Club of America, Lauderdale Florida and Principal Partner, OJ Odunna & Associates, Lauderdale Florida.

He is currently the Principal Partner, Jogos Partners & Advisory LP, Abuja Nigeria.