Leadership

Meet the Steering Team

VASPA leadership structure comprises of the Board of Trustees, the Governing Council, and the General Assembly.

While the Board of Trustees is the highest policymaking body, guardian, and steward of the Association, the Governing Council is the executive team. The General Assembly is the general members of the Association.

Currently, for an initial period of one (1) year effective from March 2025, the Association is governed by a Steering Team.

The primary task of the Steering Team is to ensure the proper establishment of VASPA, provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of the affairs of the Association, initiate membership mobilization and strategic partnerships in the industry, and ensure the safe transition of the Association to its full governance structure.

 

 

Adedeji Owonibi

Chair

Techpreneur, Blockchain Advocate, and Crypto Forensics Expert. Senior Partner at A&D Forensics and COO at Convexity. Director, cNGN.

Senator Ihenyen

Executive Chair

Legal, Compliance, and Policy Consultant. Lead Partner at Infusion Lawyers. Chairperson, Intellectual Property Committee, Nigerian Bar Association-Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL)

Beverly Agbakoba-Onyejianya MCArb

Vice Chair (Corporate Governance)

Legal and Corporate Governance Consultant. Partner at Olisa Agbakoba Legal. Chairperson, Sports, Entertainment and Media Committee, NBA-SBL

Stephen Azubuike

Stephen Azubuike

Vice Chair (Policy & Regulations)

Dispute Prevention / Management/ and Resolution Expert. Legal Consultant. Author. Partner, Infusion Lawyers.

Buki Ogunsankin

Vice Chair (Programs & Communications)

Web3 Policy and Legal Consultant. Tech Lawyer. Legal Counsel, Interstellar Inc. Principal/ Head Satoshi of BBO Solicitors.

Prince Nwafuru MCIArb (UK)

Vice Chair (Code of Conduct & Discipline)

Commercial and Technology Law Expert. AfCFTA Advocate. Arbitrator. Managing Partner/ Co-Founder at The Law Suite.

Gabriel Eze_Administrative Secretary_VASPA

Gabriel Eze

Administrative Secretary

Tech Lawyer and Certified Crypto Compliance Specialist. Secretary at ITC’s Legal Business Council. Lead Associate, Infusion Lawyers.