Enene Agbese

Seasoned Company Secretary and Legal Professional with 15+ years of experience in corporate governance, Human Resources Management, regulatory compliance, Board management, and legal advisory within Nigeria's regulated healthcare and financial sectors. Demonstrated ability to lead reaccreditation exercises, institute governance frameworks from the ground up, and ensure full NHIA, CAMA, and CAC compliance. Combines legal acumen with strategic operational leadership to drive organizational excellence.

Company Secretary / Head of Support Services - Veritas Healthcare Ltd. (formerly Health Care Security Ltd.) - Abuja

(2013-01)

Led end-to-end NHIA reaccreditation exercises, coordinating collation of letters of non-indebtedness from all statutory bodies and creditors, procurement of fidelity guarantee certificates, and a comprehensive audit of key staff educational qualifications — achieving successful reaccreditation with zero compliance deferrals. Instituted a formal Board Charter defining roles, authorities, and accountability structures, elevating governance from informal convention to enforceable policy.

Restructured

Board composition to include the appropriate blend of clinical, financial, legal, and operational expertise, enhancing strategic decision-making capacity and satisfying NHIA Board requirements. Designed and implemented a quarterly Board meeting cycle — including agenda templates, board packs, and resolution registers — fully aligned with NHIA governance standards.

• Facilitated Board meetings, EGMs, and committee sessions in compliance with CAMA and NHIA regulations; drafted notices, prepared board packs, and documented resolutions with accuracy.
• Maintained all statutory registers (Members, Directors) and ensured timely CAC filings and annual returns.
• Provided in-house legal advisory on contracts, partnerships, regulatory obligations, and risk management.
• Ensured compliance with NHIA, NSITF, and ITF regulatory requirements across all corporate operations.
• Designed and managed end-to-end recruitment processes including job profiling, advertising, shortlisting, interview coordination, and offer management, ensuring the right talent was hired in line with organisational needs and NHIA staffing requirements.
• Developed and administered a structured onboarding programme, reducing time-to-productivity for new hires and ensuring early alignment with company policies and regulatory obligations.
• Implemented a performance management framework encompassing goal-setting, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisals, tying individual performance to organisational KPIs and informing promotion and compensation decisions.
• Managed employee relations matters including grievance resolution, disciplinary hearings, and sanctions, applying due process in compliance with the Nigeria Labour Act and company policy.
• Developed and maintained HR policies and the employee handbook, ensuring staff were well-informed of their rights, obligations, and the organisation's code of conduct.
• Coordinated staff training and capacity development programmes, identifying skill gaps and engaging external facilitators to address them, directly supporting NHIA qualification compliance obligations.
• Managed employee welfare programmes including group life insurance, HMO enrolment, and leave administration, ensuring staff wellbeing and statutory benefit compliance.
• Ensured statutory HR compliance across NSITF, ITF, and pension (PFA) remittances, maintaining accurate records and liaising with relevant regulatory agencies.
• Supervised procurement of office supplies, equipment, and vehicles; managed vendor relationships and enforced cost controls.
• Oversaw logistics, facilities, event planning, and property management across national office locations.

Legislative Aide - National Assembly Commission — Nigerian Senate (8th Assembly)

(2015-01 - 2019-12)

• Drafted Bills, Motions, and formal legislative correspondence on behalf of Senator Umaru Kurfi.
• Conducted in-depth policy research and analysis to inform legislative strategy and debate.
• Coordinated stakeholder engagement and project management across legislative initiatives.

Legal Officer / Business Development Officer - Bondwell Group (Insurance & Consultancy) - Abuja

(2007-01 - 2012-12)

• Managed corporate legal compliance including CAC filings, document drafting, and regulatory advisory.
• Delivered workshops and served as a resource person on regulatory compliance and business development.
• Represented the firm on Pension Boards and contributed to firm-wide growth strategies.

Programme Intern (NYSC) - Securities and Exchange Commission — Nigerian Capital Market Institute

(2006-01 - 2007-12)

• Coordinated seminars and training programmes for capital market awareness and investor education.

Masters - Business Administration - Miva University (2006-12)

Barrister at Law - Nigerian Law School, Bwari — Abuja (2005-12)

Bachelor of Laws - Civil Law - Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria — Kaduna State (2004-12)