Our Advisory Board & Consultants.
Our Advisory Board
Nicholas Iribhogbe
Advisory Board Member | Oil & Gas Strategy & Governance
Nicholas Iribhogbe is an oil and gas strategy and governance expert with over three decades of experience at Total S.A., Total Upstream Nigeria, and Noria Limited. He has guided organizations through complex compliance landscapes, optimizing logistics and ensuring seamless regulatory alignment in high-stakes, multinational projects. Nicholas brings deep expertise in strategy, risk management, and operational governance, offering invaluable insights to The Contract Lab’s Advisory Board.
Ifeoma Ajoku
Advisory Board Member | Petroleum Supply Chain & Commercial Strategy
Ifeoma Ajoku is a seasoned supply chain executive with almost three decades of experience in the petroleum industry, specializing in strategic procurement, contract management, and supply chain optimization. She has held senior leadership roles at Schlumberger and Lekoil, where she led multi-million-dollar upstream projects, integrated procurement teams, implemented global sourcing practices, and optimized vendor management across geographies. Ifeoma has also spearheaded ERP deployments and developed contract repositories that improved transparency, reduced cycle times, and delivered significant cost savings. She brings strategic procurement leadership, ERP-driven process optimization, and contract management excellence to The Contract Lab’s Advisory Board.
Lynda Madu
Advisory Board Member | Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement
Lynda Madu is a seasoned management executive with extensive experience in operational efficiency, corporate development, and organizational transformation. She has held senior leadership roles at Nestoil Limited and MainOne (an Equinix Company), and previously served as a Senior Manager with KPMG US, where she led corporate strategy, service excellence, and executive coaching initiatives. Lynda now provides management consulting services, focusing on continuous improvement and leadership development. She brings strategic insight, governance expertise, and a people-centered perspective to The Contract Lab’s Advisory Board.
Our Consultants
Unwana Utuk
Lead Consultant | Strategic Supply Chain & Legal Advisory
Unwana Utuk is a seasoned Supply Chain and Legal Advisory professional with 20 years of experience across the oil & gas, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Recognized among the Top 10 Influential People in Supply Chain (CIO Views, 2023) and named Supply Chain Personality of the Year (2025), she is known for driving operational excellence, governance, and innovation in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
She has held leadership roles at Lekoil, Sinopec, etc, where she led multi-million-dollar oil & gas projects both at delivering over $20 million in cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier optimization, and contract redesign. Unwana pioneered relational contracting frameworks that improved SLA compliance, supplier performance, and long-term loyalty, while embedding ESG principles and AI-enabled analytics into supply chains to deliver sustainable, future-ready operations.
Her expertise spans end-to-end supply chain optimization, procurement, contract management, and dispute resolution, combined with deep capability in ERP solutions (SAP, Infor EAM, Proactis) and AI-driven analytics. With a unique dual background in law and supply chain leadership, she helps organizations align strategy with execution, ensuring resilience, compliance, and lasting value across their supply chain networks.
Core Value Proposition: ESG-compliant supply chains, AI-enabled operational excellence, relational contracting, and legal advisory.
Deborah Oje
Consultant | Supply Chain & Operational Strategy
Deborah is a seasoned Supply Chain and Procurement professional with over 25 years of experience spanning oil and gas, energy, and project-driven industries. She has held senior leadership roles at Eroton Exploration & Production, Seven Energy, and Shell Nigeria, where she managed enterprise-wide contracting frameworks, multimillion-dollar procurement projects, and global sourcing operations.
With expertise in procurement operations, contract management, inventory planning, and system administration, Deborah has led major process improvements, including the deployment of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Proactis Source-to-Pay platforms, achieving measurable efficiency and cost savings of up to 40%.
She is highly skilled in business intelligence and data analytics (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Excel), applying data-driven insights to strengthen vendor performance, optimize supply chain resilience, and deliver strategic value.
Deborah brings to The Contract Lab a proven track record of building governance systems, driving operational efficiency, and enabling high-value partnerships across complex procurement landscapes.
Core Value Proposition: Supply chain digitalization, operational efficiency, and strategic procurement advisory.
Samuel Obadan
Consultant | Supply Chain Optimization & Execution
Samuel Obadan is a seasoned supply chain consultant with nearly two decades of experience transforming operations across West and Central Africa. He has held senior leadership roles with multinationals including FrieslandCampina, Ariston Thermo Group, Samsung and Tetra Pak, where he consistently delivered measurable improvements in efficiency, cost optimization, and service delivery.
He has successfully managed supply chain operations across 18 countries, led multi-million-euro procurement and logistics projects, and achieved over €500,000 in cost savings through supplier optimization initiatives. At FrieslandCampina, Samuel drove the implementation of digital planning systems that improved forecasting accuracy and real-time decision-making, while earlier roles saw him streamline customer service operations and enhance distribution networks across consumer markets.
His expertise covers the full supply chain spectrum – planning, customer service, logistics, procurement, and supplier relationship management, underpinned by strong capability in digitalization and analytics (SAP, Power BI, SQL). Known for leading multicultural teams and aligning supply chain strategy with business growth, Samuel partners with organizations to build resilient, efficient, and digitally enabled supply chains that thrive in dynamic markets.
Core Value Proposition: Regional supply chain optimization, lean operations, and performance-driven supplier management.
Jude Udeogaranya
Consultant | Supply Chain ERP & Systems Implementation
Jude is a systems-savvy consultant specializing in ERP implementation and supply chain systems optimization. With extensive experience designing and deploying ERP solutions across both the private and public sectors, he ensures that business processes are streamlined, integrated, and fully aligned with organizational objectives.
Over his career, Jude has developed end-to-end ERP modules tailored to client operations, enabling greater data visibility, process efficiency, and reporting accuracy. He has successfully trained teams across diverse industries, ensuring smooth system adoption and best practice application. His expertise spans ERP development and implementation (SunSystems V4x, V5x, Infor 10 FMS/XM, Peachtree, Sage Pastel Evolution) as well as ledger, fixed assets, inventory, purchasing, and sales modules. He is also highly skilled in reporting and analytics (SunSystems Reporting Designer, Actuate, Excel, Access) and in integration and data management (ION, SQL, Oracle).
Known for blending technical expertise with practical business insight, Jude helps organizations unlock the full value of their ERP systems — optimizing workflows, strengthening controls, and empowering leaders with accurate, real-time data to drive better decisions
Core Value Proposition: ERP-driven supply chain solutions, digital transformation, and systems integration.
Obiageli Chiaghanam
Consultant | Business Development & Risk Management
Chiaghanam Obiageli is a distinguished financial services executive and risk management strategist with over 20 years of experience across banking, insurance, capital markets, and investment management. She is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), an Associate of ICAN, and is advancing her executive expertise through the MBA programme at Lagos Business School.
She has held senior and executive management roles in financial services, where she successfully combined risk intelligence with growth strategy, delivering multi-billion-naira portfolio growth, strengthening governance frameworks, and embedding compliance-driven processes.
At The Contract Lab, Obiageli consults on business development and risk management, helping clients seize growth opportunities while mitigating exposure and building resilient governance structures. Her dual expertise in strategic leadership and financial control enables organizations to achieve sustainable performance in complex business environments.
Renowned for her strategic foresight, financial discipline, and client-centered approach, Obiageli is a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to build resilience, drive innovation, and sustain long-term value.
Core Value Proposition: Portfolio growth strategy, enterprise risk management, and governance-driven business development.
Kate Obetta
Consultant – Legal Advisory & Cross-Border Practice
Kate is a seasoned legal practitioner with over 26 years of experience in corporate, commercial, and cross-border legal practice. She is recognized for delivering clear, strategic, and innovative solutions to complex legal and business challenges.
A multi-jurisdictional scholar, Kate is admitted to both the Nigerian Bar and the Ontario Canada Law Society, equipping her with a global perspective that strengthens client outcomes.
Areas of Expertise
- Corporate & Commercial Law (FinTech, Manufacturing, Trade, Consulting & Advisory) SME Advisory Services
- Real Estate Advisory & Managament
- Immigration (inwards and outwards) & Cross-Border Legal Support
- Litigation & Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property Rights Protection
Core Value Proposition
Bridging jurisdictions with clarity and precision — ensuring clients receive practical, business-focused legal solutions that align with both local and international standards
