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Obanya, Onyekachukwu Serena
House 5, Road C, Unilag Co-operative Estate, Alake, Idimu, Lagos.
Email: serenaobanya@gmail.com,obanyaonyekachi@yahoo.com
Tel No: 07088668597, 08178084887
I am an experienced research analyst and creative writer with a not-for-profit organization
committed to the development of corporate governance and best practice. I have, in the course of
my career, developed excellent problem solving skills and also have a good analytical mind that
enables me work through complex challenges and deliver excellent results in a timely and orderly
manner. I believe I can put to use all my expertise in corporate governance, to promote good
governance in ANY organization.
With over 2 years post-NYSC experience in planning, organizing, and writing in various
publications, I believe my resourcefulness in atmosphere, training, support and tools are no
doubt.
I have also had the privilege of working with a broadcasting organization as a reporter
(Internship), so am a very resilient reporter. In terms of qualification, I hold a BSc in Mass
Communication from the Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria and also in the final
stages of becoming a chartered personnel manager with the Chartered Institute of Personnel
Management (CIPM).
Area of Expertise
 Creating a governance framework for organizations;
 Working on corporate governance reporting section of an organization’s annual report;
 Sustainability report;
 Board evaluation, training & development;
 Research analysis on how corporate governance tenets can better an organization.
Skills
 Ability to prioritize and focus on a project.
 Problem-solving skills.
 Excellent Research Skills
 Analytical and flexibility skills.
 Communication and presentation skills.
 Organizational Skills
 Self-motivated and target-oriented.
 Interpersonal relationship skills.
 Excellent team player

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Professional Experience
Nov 13–Till Date Organization: Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria Lagos Nigeria
POSITIONS: Assistant, Research & Publications
Principle responsibilities
Overall responsibility for achieving the Company’s vision of becoming a template
for the formulation and enforcement of corporate governance standards in Nigeria
through research. Responsible for:
Research
 Carrying out research on Corporate Governance issues in Nigeria;
 Writing for the organization’s various publications e.g. NewslettersSM,
CorpGov ReportsSM and Journals;
 Among the Panel of Contributors to the publications: Directors’
Handbook on Corporate Governance; Corporate Governance
Reporting in Nigeria;
 Collation and analysis of research data for the publication – Nigerian
Observatory on Corporate Governance;
 Contributing in advocating for the best practice of corporate
governance in Nigeria;
 Assist with co-ordination of trainings seminars, conferences on
corporate governance and other related issues;
 Monitoring Compliance level of organizations with the various Codes
of Corporate Governance in Nigeria;
 Analysis and Evaluation of the Board Composition of Publicly Quoted
Companies in Nigeria;
 Assist with conducting interview session with corporate governance
and boardroom experts.
Programme Co-ordination
 Performing administrative duties related to planning, directing and
coordinating both the academic and operational activities of the
organization;
 Assisting in sourcing for mailing lists;
 Utilizing available resources and websites in an efficient manner to help
enhance activities of the organization;
 Developing the ability to work on social media for programme
publicity;
 Assisting in the co-ordination of the organization’s Programmes;
 Conducting market research on organizations interested in Board
Enhancement Programmes (BEPs);

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 Developing and maintain professional contacts;
 Developing and writing proposals to various organizations for BEPs.
Marketing
 Managing strategic client relations and client contracts;
 Developing and gaining buy-in to the organization’s market
positioning, messaging and annual marketing plan;
 Representing the firm at key community events, firm functions and
other meetings;
 Sales of organization’s publications.
June 11 – July 12 Organization: NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (NYSC)
Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Nkerefi, Enugu State.
POSITION: TEACHER
Principle responsibilities
 Classroom Teacher;
 Inculcating the spirit of scholarship in the students; and
 Enlightening students on human trafficking and child abuse
May 09- Dec 09 Organization: Delta Broadcasting Service Warri, Delta State
POSITION :INTERN
Responsibilities
 News Reporting;
 News Writing;
 Monitoring foreign news;
 Voicing news stories.
2008 -2010 Organization: Voice of DELSU (DELSU FM)
Responsibilities
 Radio Presentation;
 Duty Continuity Announcer (DCA) and Giving out jingles;
 Presentations of news.
Education  Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) (2016 – in view)
Secretary
 Bachelor of Science(BSc), Mass Communication, (2nd Class Upper Division)
2010
Delta State University, Abraka, Warri.
 SSCE 2005
Cephalo Model College, Ile-Ife, Osun State.

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Languages English: Fluent French: Basic
Proficient With  Microsoft Office,
 CorelDraw,
 Excel,
 Adobe Flash
List of Published/
Research Works
 Directors’ Handbook on Corporate Governance ( part of the panel of
contributors) – 2014
 Corporate Governance Reporting in Nigeria – A Review of the 2013 Top 20
Most Capitalized Companies by the Nigerian Stock Exchange (part of the panel
of contributors) – 2013-14
 Feature Article - Corporate Social Responsibility: Whose Example Do We
Follow? – 2013
 Nigerian Observatory: Corporate Governance & Board Committees – 2013
 Nigerian Observatory : Gender Diversity on the Board of Publicly Quoted
Companies in Nigeria – 2014
 Company Secretary’s Guide on Corporate Governance (part of the panel of
contributors) – 2015
 Nigerian Observatory: Corporate Governance & Independent Director - 2015
Interest  Soccer
 Scrabble
 Singing,
 Reading
 Cooking
Personal Details Date of Birth: 1st November, 1989
Marital Status: Single
Sex: Female
State of Origin: Delta State
Reference
1. Dr Oliseh Festus
Senior Lecturer
Department of Mass Communication
Delta State University, Abraka
olisehfestus@yahoo.com
08032067241
2. Mrs. Hilda Nkor
Head, Programmes/COO
Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria

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hildankor@gmail.com
08028628959
3. Mr Kola Adewale
Director (Agbara Factory)
GlaxoSmithKline Consumers Nigeria Plc
08058796783