Legal & Compliance Officer

Ensuring regulatory compliance, contract integrity and legal protection for corporate organisations, NGOs, private &
public sectors and MSMES.

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About Me

Messiah Green Iheanacho - Legal and Compliance Officer

Messiah Iheanacho is a qualified lawyer and legal consultant with cross-sector expertise in advisory, contract law and
corporate governance. With a legal career spanning roles in litigation, commercial law and policy development, I bring sharp legal insight to complex organisational and compliance challenges across Africa's NGO, infrastructural, and other development sectors.

I help organisations, from nonprofits to corporates, draft watertight contracts, review policies for legal compliance, and develop governance frameworks that stand up to regulatory scrutiny.

I hold an ISO 37301 (PECB Certified) Compliance Management certification, demonstrating my commitment to upholding global compliance standards.

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What Clients Are Saying

Below are a few testimonials from corporate partners and other organisations I've worked with

“Messiah brought order to our chaos.”

"We were navigating multiple grants with overlapping compliance requirements and conflicting governance documents. Messiah streamlined everything for us from our board charter to our partner MOUs, he also helped us pass our donor audit without a single compliance flag."

Programme Director Regional Health NGO, Abuja

“His contract work saved us millions in risk exposure.”

"We engaged Messiah to review a joint venture agreement. His legal insight flagged three major gaps that would have exposed us to financial and reputational loss. He restructured the contract, negotiated the clauses with precision, and protected our interests fully."

Legal Manager Maritime Logistics Firm, Lagos

Even the all-powerful Pointing has no control about the blind texts it is an almost “A governance expert who understands the development space.”

"We needed someone who understood both the legal terrain and the realities of NGO work. Messiah delivered exactly that. He gave us practical legal advice, custom policy frameworks, and hands-on board training that changed how we lead."

Executive Director International NGO, Jos

Services

Comprehensive Compliance & Legal Services

 

NGO Legal Advisory & Policy Compliance

I provide legal support to NGOs and donor-funded programmes, including contract structuring, policy audits, board governance and regulatory compliance reviews.

Contract Drafting and Negotiation

I specialise in drafting legally enforceable contracts, NDAs, service-level agreements and partnership frameworks.

Corporate Law & Risk Advisory

I work with private sector firms to draft and review high-value commercial agreements, develop internal legal policies, and resolve risk and #empliance issues.

Training & Awareness

Designing tailored training sessions to enhance internal compliance awareness and legal literacy.

Corporate Governance Advisory

Assisting companies in developing transparent and accountable governance structures for ethical business operations.

Maritime & Infrastructure Law

With deep industry experience, I've advised on maritime contracts, shipping disputes, and large-scale project governance in infrastructure and energy sectors.

Core Values

Guiding Principles That Define My Commitment to Compliance & Legal Excellence

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Ethical Integrity

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Compliance Expertise

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Leadership

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Innovation in Legal Solutions

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