Abdulrahman (Olajuwon) A.
Lawyer & Policy Researcher
Experience
Legal Associate
A.O Akinyemi & Associates
- Drafted and reviewed privacy policies and data protection frameworks for multiple corporate clients, ensuring compliance with the Nigerian Data Protection Act and international best practices (including GDPR).
- Advised startups and corporate bodies on privacy regulatory compliance, enabling them to meet cross-border data processing and AI deployment obligations.
- Designed and delivered training programs for stakeholders across industries on data protection, AI ethics and governance, and legal obligations in deploying AI agents.
- Initiated and co-led research on the EU AI Act, analyzing applicability of its risk-based framework to Nigeria’s AI ecosystem, with specific insights on AI in education as a high-risk domain without proper safeguards.
- Advocated for children’s digital rights by raising awareness on privacy risks in EdTech content, prompting regulatory attention from Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission.
- Drafted legal and policy frameworks for digital-first businesses, including software license and assignment agreements, to embed compliance into product development.
- Prepared AML/CFT compliance frameworks aligned with international standards, enabling fintech clients to expand into foreign jurisdictions (e.g. Ghana).
Summary
Lawyer and Policy Researcher with 4+ years of experience at the intersection of technology, democracy, and society. I specialize in AI ethics, data privacy, and regulatory compliance, having advised startups, government agencies, and NGOs on responsible AI use and digital rights. My work includes drafting privacy frameworks, delivering training on AI governance across multiple countries, and conducting comparative research on global regulatory models, such as the EU AI Act and GDPR, for their relevance to Nigeria and the wider Global South. I am committed to making complex technical and legal issues accessible to decision-makers while advancing safe, inclusive, and rights-based uses of technology in education, governance, and civic life.
Languages
Education
Miva University
MBA · Abuja, Nigeria
Nigerian Law School
B.L · Law · Nigeria · Second Class Honours (Upper Division)
Al-Hikmah University
LL.B, Common Law · Law · Nigeria · Second Class Honours (Upper Division), CGPA 4.07/5.00
Certifications & licenses
Institute Of Chartered Secretaries And Administrators (ICSAN)(c)
Privacy And Data Protection, Certified GDPR Compliance
Udemy
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