Bar Maku Kigbu Mandela (BMK), MD/CEO
An experienced and competent corporate legal professional with broad knowledge in telecom laws, policies, and regulations.
Has worked in the Nigerian Telecommunications Regulatory Agency for over 13 years with a distinctive edge in public administration and corporate governance.
Born in Wakama, Nasarawa Eggon LGA of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Obtained his Primary School Education at Oakland Junior and High School, Okota Isolo Way, Lagos, Secondary School education at St. Joseph’s College, Vom, Plateau State.
He holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Jos, Plateau State, a BL from the Nigerian Law School, Abuja and a Masters in Law from the Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja where he is running A PhD programme on The Challenges of Emerging Technologies and the protection of Data and Privacy Rights in Nigeria.
BMK also holds a diploma in Telecommunications Management Studies from the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization (CTO).
He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the African Bar Association (AFBA).
He speaks his Eggon dialect and English language.
He has traveled across Africa and Europe for specialized trainings, conferences, and holidays. He is married with children.
His hobbies include:
Musical appreciation
Playing his tribal music instrument, the Gbini (Raft Zither).
Watching movies, fine arts appreciation, traveling, socio-political discourse, and newtorking.
