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Jonah E. Okah
Licensed Lawyer and Tech Developer

My name is Ebiwari Jonah Okah and I'm a Licensed Nigerian lawyer and tech developer with years of experience in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and data protection. I am also a front end developer, project and business development strategist. I'm passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to build legal and business solutions.

Jonah E. Okah - Nigerian Lawyer and Tech Developer

About Me

I am a licensed Nigerian lawyer and passionate tech developer with a career at the intersection of law, regulatory compliance, and technology innovation. I hold a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Igbinedion University and a Barrister-at-Law (B.L.) from the Nigerian Law School. Being called to the largest bar in Africa marked the beginning of my journey to bridge traditional legal practice with emerging technology.

Currently, I serve as an Associate Counsel at George Ikoli & Okagbue (GI&O), where I provide legal services from drating legal opinions, preparing client processes, advisory on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and commercial transactions, including high value projects. I have contributed to major transactions and I lead efforts in data protection and compliance frameworks for corporate clients.

Previously, I worked as Associate Counsel at Udochi Iheanacho Partnership (SAN) and F.T. Okorotie, SAN & Co., as well as a Legal & Compliance Officer at Swap Internet LLC, where I advised fintechs, startups, and SaaS companies on AML/CFT, data protection, policy drafting, and regulatory compliance. My legal practice spans litigation, arbitration, corporate advisory, and compliance frameworks, with hands-on experience in election petition cases, contract negotiation, and cross-border transactions.

Beyond practice, I am passionate about leveraging technology to create legal and business solutions. My work focuses on leveraging technology for legal solutions, enhancing compliance through innovation, and building platforms that empower learners and professionals globally.

12+

Years Experience in law and tech

20+

Projects Handled

Over 50+

Legal Documentations and Drafts

Legal Expertise and Experience

Corporate Law
Compliance
Front end development
Data Protection

Beyond practice, I am passionate about leveraging technology to create legal and business solutions. I have built and contributed to innovative platforms such as:

  • Lecturemeet – an EdTech platform (2022) powering learning, skill acquisition, and professional growth.
  • Fomerly HR an HRTech SaaS for business automation, employee management, and payroll.
  • Flowpadi – an e-commerce and retail SaaS empowering SMEs with online stores, inventory, and seamless payments.
  • Rentclau – Rent and payment management tool for landlords and tenants
  • LexiComply – A legal AI assistant and cloud document manager

Professional Experience

Career Journey

Associate Counsel

George Ikoli & Okagbue (GI&O)

Legal drafting, client representation, documentation. Also drafted and reviewed Service Level Agreements, financing agreements, NDAs, and non-circumvention agreements for commercial and corporate clients

Associate Counsel

Udochi Iheanacho Partnership (SAN)

Corporate law, litigation, ADR, legal drafting of commercial and corporate documents and legal advisory to individual clients, startups, companies and SME's.

Associate Counsel

F.T Okorotie, SAN & Co

Specialized in litigation, dispute resolution, legal drafting and client representation in courts.

Compliance Team

Swap Internet LLC

Led AML/CFT compliance initiatives and regulatory framework development.

Areas of Expertise

Compliance & Risk Management

AML/CFT compliance, data protection regulations, and corporate governance frameworks.

Legal Technology

Deeply committed to bridging the gap between legal practice and technological innovation

Corporate Advisory

Providing strategic legal counsel on funding, compliance, data protection and business development and documentation

Professional Membership and Regulatory Registrations

Nigerian Bar Association

Licensed member of the largest bar association in Africa

Financial Reporting Council (FRC)

Registered compliance professional

Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)

Compiance on Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) and General Application and Implementation Directive, 2025 (GAID)

Accomplishments and Certificates

Continuous Learning and Development

Lead Advisory Team - AML/CFT Compliance Officer

Specialized expertise in Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism compliance frameworks.

Privacy and Data Protection, GDPR Compliance Officer

Certified in global data protection regulations and privacy compliance standards.

Certificate on Prosecution in Handling Cases of Children in Contact with the Law

UNICEF, 2018

Specialized training in juvenile justice and child protection legal frameworks.

Certificate on The Effective Administration of the Criminal Justice Act in Nigeria

Ministry of Justice, Cross River State, 2018

Advanced training in criminal justice administration and procedural law.

Professional Services

Legal and professional services offered to both businesses and individuals.

Regulatory & Data Compliance

AML/CFT frameworks, regulatory assessments, and policy development.

  • • AML/KYC/CFT compliance frameworks for financial and non-financial institutions
  • • Data Protection (NDPA & GDPR)
  • • Drafting and review of Service Level Agreements (SLA), franchise agreements, NDAs, and commercial contracts.

Tech Development

Custom web applications and digital platforms for modern businesses.

  • • Legal documentation for tech products, startups, and SaaS platforms.
  • • SaaS development Solutions
  • • Business automation advisory through workflow design and policy integration.

Business Development

Strategic legal counsel for businesses and individuals.

  • • Drafting of Cookies Policies, Privacy Policies, and Terms of Use for web platforms and SaaS products.
  • • Contract Drafting, SLA and reviews
  • • Business Strategy, documentation and GTM strategy

Corporate & Transactional Services

Specialized guidance for fintech and startup companies.

  • • Regulatory Compliance
  • • Licensing Support
  • • Advisory on business incorporation and compliance with CAC requirements.
  • • Due diligence and corporate restructuring advisory.
  • • Advisory on business mergers, acquisitions, venture capital and equity capital raise transactions.

Portfolio

Innovative solutions bridging law and technology. Here are some of the key projects I've founded and developed to solve real-world challenges.

Featured Project

Fomerly HR

Founder

Fomerly HR is a cloud software service providing HR & Finance features aimed at helping organizations streamline their core operations from onboarding to employee management, payroll & remittance, expense tracking, performance & KPI management, leave and attendance, and ensuring compliance & security. It consolidates many functions and features into one tool, reducing manual workflows and improving productivity.

HR Tech Workflow management Employee management Saas

Lecturemeet

Founder

As the founder of Lecturemeet, I lead an edtech initiative focused on empowering learners across borders. This platform promotes professional learning and knowledge sharing on a global scale, breaking down geographical barriers to education.

EdTech Online Learning Global Platform Founder
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FlowPadi

Developer

A SaaS service platform that enables small scale businesses and individuals to create and build online stores and sell products seamlessly, collect payments and manage customer orders. Provide inventory management, POS solutions, and simplified customer checkout for retail stores.

Business Management Retail Tech SaaS
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Rentclau

Developer

A rent management tool that simplifies property management for landlords and provides transparent rental experiences for tenants.

PropTech Payment System Management
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LexiComply

Developer

A legal AI assistant and cloud document manager that revolutionizes legal practice with intelligent compliance tracking and automated document management.

Legal AI Cloud Storage LegalTech
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Ripus Hospital Platform

Developer

A hospital web application and ERM system also integrated with a inventory management system designed to streamline healthcare operations and improve patient care delivery.

HealthTech Inventory System Healthcare
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Ready to Start Your Project ?

Let's collaborate to bring your legal or tech vision to life. Whether you need compliance solutions, custom development, or strategic consulting, I'm here to help.

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Contact Information

Email

jonah@e-jonahokah.info

Phone

Available upon request

Location

Nigeria

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