DOUGLAS TSWANOEMO MAGAJI, LL.

B, BL, FLMI
Association Of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners
ADDRESS
No. 7 Artillery Close,
Off Oduduwa Street,
Auta I, Nasarawa State
Tel: +2348025136270
Email: [email protected]

My Ref:……………

1st May, 2022

The Human Resource Manager,
Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC)
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory.

Dear Human Resource Manager,

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP 2022

I am thrilled to express my interest in the advertised Internship role in this esteemed Organization.
Over the past year, I have developed great interest in legislative procedures, policy analysis and
framework that fosters democracy and civil rights and liberty in Africa. I have also taken keen interest in
how legislators and legislative aids can take advantage of technology in legislative businesses and the
role quality legislation can play in the development of African Democracy in this 21st Century.
Your esteemed Organization stands out as an Organization that synergizes research and Democracy
which lay the ground for a rapid democratic development of Africa, and I hope to advance my career by
getting as much knowledge and experience from this internship as possible.
I am a researcher with proven ICT skills. I have analytic skills, negotiations skills, drafting skills,
research skills and I hope to use these skills and further develop new skills during this internship
programme. I have strong writing and presentation skills and a track record of academic excellence
having graduated as the Overall Best Graduating Student in the Department of Private Law, University
of Maiduguri law class of 2018, with a CGPA of 4.01 on a scale of 5.0. I also graduated top 5 % at the
Nigerian Law School in August 2019, with First Class Honours.
I am self-motivated, goal -driven and result oriented. I am a quick learner, flexible to technology and
innovations, and work well under pressure. I have an insatiable quest for knowledge and continues
professional development and capacity building and that has led me to take several courses and obtained
certification in emerging areas of law such as: legal data analytics; General Data protection Regulations;
Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Contracts; Intellectual Property Law; amongst others.
Please take a moment to review my enclosed CV.
Thank you while awaiting your favourable response.
Yours faithfully,

Douglas Tswanoemo Magaji, Esq.

DOUGLAS MAGAJI TSWANOEMO, LL. B, BL, FLMI, LL.M (in-view)
N0. 4 Opposite Maimalari Barrack, Maiduguri
Email: [email protected]. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/md-emo/ Phone:
+2348025136270, +2349164583206

Career Objective
To be part of a proactive workforce at leading advocacy organization, contributing tangibly to the
protection of human rights while gaining opportunities for career growth and development.

Personal Summary
I am a young lawyer equipped with the drive, competence and innovative capacity to effectively handle
multiple demands while working with people from different ages and backgrounds. Possesses creative and
analytical thinking capabilities, with excellent leadership and solution creation skills, backed with highly
professional ethics and the emotional intelligence required for effective interpersonal communication. Goal-
oriented, focused and possesses integrity and a knack for excellence.

Personal Details
Sex: Male
State of origin: Taraba State
Nationality: Nigerian
Marital Status: Single
Languages: English (fluent), French (intermediate), Hausa (fluent) Fulani (fluent)

Education
1. Masters in Legislative Drafting
Institute for Legislative Studies
University of Abuja, Nigeria,
2023 (in view)

2. Barrister-at-Law (B.L)
First Class.
Nigerian Law School, Lagos, Nigeria November,
2019.

3. Bachelor of Law (L.L.B).

Second Class UPPER.
University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. October,
2018.
Core Skills

 Drafting and Analytical skills

 Attention to details
 Organisation and leadership skills
 In-depth understanding of International Laws and Diplomacy
 Strong advocacy skills
 Excellent ICT skills
 Problem sensitivity and solutions creating skills
 Understanding of confidentiality, accountability, tact and diplomacy.

Professional Working Experience

1. Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners, National Assembly, Abuja.

Role: Research/Programme Officer (part-time)

January 2022 to Present
Responsibilities
 I draft Bills, Motions, Lead Debate and other parliamentary documents for Nigerian Legislators.
 I design, draft and vet project implementation plans, prepare budget for projects and review activities of
supporting staff
 I review analyze and scrutinize policies, Bills, Motions, and other parliamentary documents before they are
presented to legislature for further Legislative Action.
 I liaise with the office of the Clerk of the House of Representative, Clerk to the National Assembly as well
as other principal offices of the National Assembly on behalf of the Association of Legislative Drafting and
Advocacy Practitioners
 I create content for publication on the website https://legisdraftinglawyers.org/

2. J.O Fabunmi & Co, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria

Role: Legal Associate

January, 2021 to 2022
Responsibilities
 I draft, review, and vet commercial contracts, concession agreements, service and employment contracts,
company policies and handbooks etc.

 I review company privacy policy and bring same in compliance with the European General Data Protection
Regulation as well as the Nigerian extant law.

 I draft letters and other correspondence on behalf of clients. I conduct legal due diligence and make a
compliance checklist and ensure that clients comply with regulatory regimes.

 I attend meeting with clients and negotiates financial transaction on behalf of clients. I represent clients in
court and perform general solicitors’ duties.

 I conduct research and write articles and legal nuggets for publication on firms website
 3. National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS)
Role: Intern (Legislative Drafting and Policy Analysis
May to August, 2022

Responsibilities
I analyzed legislative procedures in different states of the federation, drafted Bills, Motions and lead
debates, analyzed and Scrutinized Bills, etc.

4. Taiwo Ajala and Co, Lagos Nigeria

Role: NYSC Associate
2019-2020
Responsibilities
 Active involvement in litigation.
 Conducts researches on case laws and statutes to assist in legal advice and litigation.
 Drafting and filing of Court processes, letters and legal notices.
 Conducting research to properly advise clients, develop litigation strategies and gather evidence to support
claims.
 Preparing legal opinions on corporate issues and business transactions Regulatory Compliance.
 Organising and attending meetings with clients and ensuring that minutes of meetings are properly
recorded in accordance with the Companies and Allied Matters Act.

Volunteering Experience
1. HeadFort Foundation, Lagos, Nigeria
Role: Legal Counsel (remote)
October 2020 to Present
Responsibilities

 I contributed to the design of an effective Protection strategy for victims of Human Rights violations.
 I intervene with the authorities in cases of human right violation.
 I assist in designing Capacity building programmes for Headfort Foundation staff and volunteers.
 I intervene and pursue cases of child abuses to their logical conclusion.
 I interview detainees and inmates of Nigerian correctional, and other detention centres with a view of offering
free legal representation.
 I prepare and move bail application for illegal detainees

2. Network of Universities Legal Aid Institutions (NULAI)

Role: Student Volunteer.
October 2017 to September 2018.
Responsibilities
Active participation on the NULAI funded Law Clinic Prison Decongestion Project. Facilitated
 the bail/release of over 29 inmates of Maiduguri Medium prison with the help of practicing Lawyers.
3. United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Maiduguri, Borno state
Role: Volunteer. March, 2017.
Responsibilities
 Carry out advocacy, training, sensitization, and other community engagement activities at the field level.
 Engage with communities directly and create awareness on human rights, child protection, SGBV, and other
protection-related concerns.
 Mainstream gender and protection at all organization’s activity site and promote gender equality.
 Represent UNHRC protection in all partner discussions at the field level.
 Conduct community meetings, FGDs, and other direct community activities as part of protection
monitoring.
 Support protection coordinator, the manager with itinerary planning for field visits including donor visits.
 Ensure the management of the field protection incentive workers (team and work management).
 Prepare necessary activity and protection reports (weekly, monthly, ad hoc).
 Participate in conducting needs and programmatic assessments in targeted locations.
 Train community members, partner staff, and other local authorities on protection topics
 Identify protection trends and bring this to the attention of the line manager for action planning
 Carry out advocacy and sensitization activities at the field level
 Participate in and actively recruit casual social workers are needed.
 Conduct community meetings, FGDs, and other direct community activities as part of protection monitoring.
 Engaged in daily sensitization programs for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp staff and coordinators.
 Facilitated the sensitization of IDPs at IDP Camp, Maiduguri, teaching Human Rights, Gender Equality, and
the need to avoid Gender-Based Violence.

4. Danish Refugee Council, Bama, Maiduguri

Role: Volunteer
January -March 2016
Responsibilities
 Carry out advocacy, training, sensitization, and other community engagement activities at the field level.
 Engage with communities directly and create awareness on human rights, child protection, SGBV, and other
protection-related concerns.
 Assist with the conduct community meetings, FGDs, and other direct community activities as part of
protection monitoring.

Internships Experiences and Ad-hoc Duties

1. National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS)
Role: Internship in Legislative Drafting
May to July, 2022
Responsibilities
Theoretical and practical sessions of Bill drafting, Legislative research, Legislative data analysis, vetting
and scrutiny of legislative documents etc.
2. Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Role: Ad-hoc Staff (Assistant Presiding Officer)
2015 General Elections

Fellowships, Honours and Awards

1. Fellow, Legislative Mentorship Initiative (FLMI)

Date of Conferment: 5th November, 2022

Description
A six-week residential fellowship programme designed and targeted at equipping and empowering dynamic
young leaders interested in public sector leadership by providing them with necessary hands-on training and
engagement in governance and public service through collaborative and inclusive leadership.
2. Fellow, Nigeria Jubilee Fellowship Programme (NJFP)

Description
NJFP is a 12-month fellowship programme designed to enhance graduates’ employability; build leadership,
entrepreneurial and on-the–job skills; and expose young and Talented Nigerians to real world business
environments
3. Director General’s PRIZE for Attaining a First Class at the Bar II Exams August, 2019.
4. Dean’s PRIZE For The Overall Best Graduating Student Department of Private Law, University Of
Maiduguri, Class of 2018.
5. PRIZE for the Overall Best in Company Law, University of Maiduguri, 2018.
6. Semi Finalist, National Client Interviewing and Counseling Competition, NULAI 2018

Conference Presentations, Television and Radio Advocacy.

1. Participant at UNODC Youth Consultation Preceding at the 11 th Session of the Conference of the Parties
to the UN Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime (COP11), Vienna, Austria, 13 th October,
2022 https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAbajh
2. Election: Policy Development for Women in Nigeria, studio guess on Every Women TV Programme
Atiku TV, September 8, 2022 https://youtu.be/jnUmuhCK_7k
3. An analysis of the National Electoral Offences Commission Bill, September 3, 2022
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1eaJbrbYNjBJX
4. An Analysis of the Electoral Act 2022: innovations and pitfalls, September 2022, The People’s
Parliament.
5. Rape in Nigeria: Do Nigerian Penal Legislation Actually Encourage Rape? Annual Conference, Law
Students Association of Nigeria, June, 2020.
 Membership of Professional Bodies
Member, Nigerian Bar Association, 2019;
Member, Junior Chamber International, Nigeria (JCI), 2015
Member, Young Lawyers Forum, 2019.
Member, Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria (CLASFON)

Publications and Research

1. TC Jaja. et al (2022) Gender Neutral Legislative Drafting: Lessons from some Nigerian Statutes, (Association
of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners 2022)
2. Magaji, D.T (2016) “Effect of The Administration of Criminal Justice Act on the Power of The Police to
Prosecute”, The Ambassadors Magazine. Vol 2 No16. Pp14-16
3. Magaji, D.T (2018) “Factors Militating Against the Effective Implementation Of Petroleum Profit Tax Laws
In Nigeria” Long Essay, Department of Private Law University Of Maiduguri.

Referees
1. Tonye Clinton Jaja, PhD (University of London)
Senior Research Fellow National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS)
Email: [email protected]
Phone No. 09056760119

2. Prof. Taiwo Ajala,

Principal Partner, Taiwo Ajala & Co
[email protected]

3. Sally Ineji Opkaje - "UNHCR Ogoji Sub-office "

Protection Associate
Email: [email protected]
Phone No. 0706 548 7963