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| The Woman with lots of Intellect and Innovation at will |
One woman
that is likely to take a part in the ongoing reform of President Muhammad Buhari’s
Government of Change is Hajiya (Barrister) Sholape Safiya Appo- Shaba. There are already talks in high places that
this pretty lady whose brain and brawn brought the much desired IT reforms at
the Bureau of Public Enterprise under the leadership of Malam Nasir El-Rufai might be considered for a role at the highest
level of government if all things work for good.
that is likely to take a part in the ongoing reform of President Muhammad Buhari’s
Government of Change is Hajiya (Barrister) Sholape Safiya Appo- Shaba. There are already talks in high places that
this pretty lady whose brain and brawn brought the much desired IT reforms at
the Bureau of Public Enterprise under the leadership of Malam Nasir El-Rufai might be considered for a role at the highest
level of government if all things work for good.
Barrister Sholape Shaba belongs to the class of fine brains
who helped Malam Nasir El-Rufai
build a rapid response and high octane Bureau of Public Enterprise during
the early years of President Olusegun
Obasanjo’s economic reform.
who helped Malam Nasir El-Rufai
build a rapid response and high octane Bureau of Public Enterprise during
the early years of President Olusegun
Obasanjo’s economic reform.
Born and bred
with class and panache, Barrister Sholape
has a brain that is excellence magnified. Having studied Law as first degree in
Great Britain and IT for master’s degree, the alumnus of Middlesex University, UK unleashed
her creativity on Nigeria at a time the
IT whim was never in vogue. She proved a point with her role as a Deputy
Director and Adviser to the Director General, BPE on Information Technology
under the age of 30 over 10 years ago.
with class and panache, Barrister Sholape
has a brain that is excellence magnified. Having studied Law as first degree in
Great Britain and IT for master’s degree, the alumnus of Middlesex University, UK unleashed
her creativity on Nigeria at a time the
IT whim was never in vogue. She proved a point with her role as a Deputy
Director and Adviser to the Director General, BPE on Information Technology
under the age of 30 over 10 years ago.
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“Barrister Sholape Appoh- Shaba is a
Business Law graduate of London Guidhall University and a Master Degree holder
in Information Technology from Middlesex University, UK”.
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| Barrister Safiya Sholape Appoh-Shaba with Former Lagos First Lady, Dame Emmanuella Abimbola Fashola |
Barrister SSA Shaba is a highly motivated, committed,
confident and experienced International Programme & IT Project Management
Consultant with Legal background in Business Law. She built and managed the
first BPE portal (Website) in 2001 which became a window to several ministries
and Parastatals under the Federal Government of Nigeria. Barrister Sholape worked under BPE as a World Bank Consultant with
a crusading zeal to drive E-Governance and build a transparently seamless
relationship among various agencies of government.
confident and experienced International Programme & IT Project Management
Consultant with Legal background in Business Law. She built and managed the
first BPE portal (Website) in 2001 which became a window to several ministries
and Parastatals under the Federal Government of Nigeria. Barrister Sholape worked under BPE as a World Bank Consultant with
a crusading zeal to drive E-Governance and build a transparently seamless
relationship among various agencies of government.
Her role as
Deputy Director & IT Adviser to the Director General of the BPE between
2001 and 2004 gave her the rare privilege of using her global knowledge of
Information Technology to streamline processes and centralize all corporate
data on one single web form on BPE Portal. Her several Information Technology
innovations at the BPE made it easy for BPE to effortlessly transact her several
privatization projects with the opportunity for a dynamic migration of clients
information across platforms including that of the National Privatization Council (NCP)which BPE serves. One of Barrister
Sholape’s major achievements at BPE
was the development of an Extranet
which enabled secured Collaborative Work between the BPE, local organizations
and international agencies. It was a ground breaking innovation that marked a
turn-around in the work of the BPE as a government agency.
Deputy Director & IT Adviser to the Director General of the BPE between
2001 and 2004 gave her the rare privilege of using her global knowledge of
Information Technology to streamline processes and centralize all corporate
data on one single web form on BPE Portal. Her several Information Technology
innovations at the BPE made it easy for BPE to effortlessly transact her several
privatization projects with the opportunity for a dynamic migration of clients
information across platforms including that of the National Privatization Council (NCP)which BPE serves. One of Barrister
Sholape’s major achievements at BPE
was the development of an Extranet
which enabled secured Collaborative Work between the BPE, local organizations
and international agencies. It was a ground breaking innovation that marked a
turn-around in the work of the BPE as a government agency.
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| Barrister Safiya Sholape Appoh-Shaba |
By 2004 when
SSA as she is affectionately called by close friends was moved to the Federal
Ministry of Information under the World Bank project, BPE as a government
parastatal had garnered a pedigree well grown above an average Federal
Ministry.
SSA as she is affectionately called by close friends was moved to the Federal
Ministry of Information under the World Bank project, BPE as a government
parastatal had garnered a pedigree well grown above an average Federal
Ministry.
“Obsessed with a culture of seeing
things done differently, Barrister Sholape does not take less for a deal. She was appointed Adviser to the minister on
IT and Legal Reforms”.
At the
ministry of Information under Chief
Emeka Chikelu and later Frank Nweke
Jnr., the witty, joyous and intelligent lady resumed her innovation galore.
Obsessed with a culture of seeing things done differently, Barrister Sholape does
not take less for a deal. She was
appointed Adviser to the minister on IT and Legal Reforms. Apart from being the
brain behind the streamlining of NTA and Radio Nigeria’s programs on the world
wide web, Barrister Sholape’s hand was filled with innovative
reforms which includes Capacity Building; Programs for training staffs within
the ministry, information officers and training programs to train and retain the trainers of the National Institute for
Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), decommissioning and roll-out of Payroll
systems, Human Resources software, desktop, laptops and upgrade of network
architecture. Barrister Sholape was also responsible for
development of strategy for the upgrade of the Digitalization of National
Archives and her efforts eventually led to defined requirements for development
and maintenance of a National Archives Website. Voice of Nigeria (VON) also enjoyed
from her vast knowledge of experience.
ministry of Information under Chief
Emeka Chikelu and later Frank Nweke
Jnr., the witty, joyous and intelligent lady resumed her innovation galore.
Obsessed with a culture of seeing things done differently, Barrister Sholape does
not take less for a deal. She was
appointed Adviser to the minister on IT and Legal Reforms. Apart from being the
brain behind the streamlining of NTA and Radio Nigeria’s programs on the world
wide web, Barrister Sholape’s hand was filled with innovative
reforms which includes Capacity Building; Programs for training staffs within
the ministry, information officers and training programs to train and retain the trainers of the National Institute for
Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), decommissioning and roll-out of Payroll
systems, Human Resources software, desktop, laptops and upgrade of network
architecture. Barrister Sholape was also responsible for
development of strategy for the upgrade of the Digitalization of National
Archives and her efforts eventually led to defined requirements for development
and maintenance of a National Archives Website. Voice of Nigeria (VON) also enjoyed
from her vast knowledge of experience.
But Barrister Sholape Safiya Appoh- Shabba had more than enough reservoir of
experience which played out in her innovative schemes at the BPE and Ministry
of Information. These are all detailed in her years of productive working
experience in the United Kingdom. Hajiya Sholape was a project manager and Legal analyst at LLOYDS TSB (London UK). She equally
worked as Project Manager at EGG Banking
(London, UK) a position that allowed her to implement development through the
entire software life cycle and also, manage financial control and budget. Her brief also include clients’ management
and nurturing relationships with multiple stakeholders up to executive
management level.
experience which played out in her innovative schemes at the BPE and Ministry
of Information. These are all detailed in her years of productive working
experience in the United Kingdom. Hajiya Sholape was a project manager and Legal analyst at LLOYDS TSB (London UK). She equally
worked as Project Manager at EGG Banking
(London, UK) a position that allowed her to implement development through the
entire software life cycle and also, manage financial control and budget. Her brief also include clients’ management
and nurturing relationships with multiple stakeholders up to executive
management level.
She later
worked with Scottish Widows Investment
(in Scotland) as Manager Consultant in charge of Legal and Change Control.
worked with Scottish Widows Investment
(in Scotland) as Manager Consultant in charge of Legal and Change Control.
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| The Innitiator of BPE Portal, Bar. Safiya Sholape Appoh-Shaba |
Barrister Sholape was back to London where she worked
as a Manager and analyst with GOLDMAN SACHS (London, UK); here, her brief was
to provide project assurance on a number of business process re-engineering and
draw a scheme for cost reduction in projects. She equally handled financial
controls and Budget Management.
as a Manager and analyst with GOLDMAN SACHS (London, UK); here, her brief was
to provide project assurance on a number of business process re-engineering and
draw a scheme for cost reduction in projects. She equally handled financial
controls and Budget Management.
Hajiya Sholape took another appointment as a Change
Manager cum Business Legal Strategist at LLOYDS TSB Investment (London, UK).
Manager cum Business Legal Strategist at LLOYDS TSB Investment (London, UK).
Her briefs
included Risk and Resources management, budget tracking, management of business
requirements and Management of Project legal regulatory services among many
others.
included Risk and Resources management, budget tracking, management of business
requirements and Management of Project legal regulatory services among many
others.
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| The Management Consultant & Lawyer |
Barrister Sholape Appoh- Shaba is a Business Law graduate of London Guidhall University and a Master Degree holder in Information Technology
from Middlesex University, UK.
from Middlesex University, UK.
She has been
called to the Nigerian Bar and had since practiced in the Public and Private
sector of the Nigerian economy.
called to the Nigerian Bar and had since practiced in the Public and Private
sector of the Nigerian economy.
Barrister
Sholape Appoh-Shaba for the last 15 years has gained experience with
diverse blue chip firms, including Donor Agencies, International, national and
regional organizations in Europe and Nigeria. She has always successfully
delivered value-ad programs and projects from inception to delivery for various
clients.
Sholape Appoh-Shaba for the last 15 years has gained experience with
diverse blue chip firms, including Donor Agencies, International, national and
regional organizations in Europe and Nigeria. She has always successfully
delivered value-ad programs and projects from inception to delivery for various
clients.
She gained all these through her activities at
the BPE, Ministry of Information, international financial institutions, and
other international organizations in Europe.
the BPE, Ministry of Information, international financial institutions, and
other international organizations in Europe.
Over the
years, Barrister Sholape Safiya
Appoh-Shaba a child of former Nigerian Airways top shot, Mahmood Shabba from Niger state and
Ijebu, Ogun state born business woman Bisi
Dan Musa, (Bisket) has earned a pedigree in public sector management.
years, Barrister Sholape Safiya
Appoh-Shaba a child of former Nigerian Airways top shot, Mahmood Shabba from Niger state and
Ijebu, Ogun state born business woman Bisi
Dan Musa, (Bisket) has earned a pedigree in public sector management.
“It will be recalled that the new
Kaduna state governor was the first Nigerian who discovered Barrister Sholape
at BPE where she cut her professional tooth in Nigeria”
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| Barrister Safiya Sholape Appoh-Shaba |
Recently, she
was seen as part of the campaign train for the Malam Nasir El-Rufai Gubernatorial Campaign with other Nigerians
during campaign and post victory era of the new governor of Kaduna state. It
will be recalled that the new Kaduna state governor was the first Nigerian who
discovered Barrister Sholape at BPE where she cut her
professional tooth in Nigeria
was seen as part of the campaign train for the Malam Nasir El-Rufai Gubernatorial Campaign with other Nigerians
during campaign and post victory era of the new governor of Kaduna state. It
will be recalled that the new Kaduna state governor was the first Nigerian who
discovered Barrister Sholape at BPE where she cut her
professional tooth in Nigeria
Presently, facts
have it that Barrister Sholape is
involved in an ongoing dialogue with stakeholders within the APC and
Professionals in Corporate Nigeria to ensure a successful and transformational
socio-economic process for Nigeria under the President Muhammad Buhari’s regime.
have it that Barrister Sholape is
involved in an ongoing dialogue with stakeholders within the APC and
Professionals in Corporate Nigeria to ensure a successful and transformational
socio-economic process for Nigeria under the President Muhammad Buhari’s regime.
If the new
government of President Muhammad Buhari
finds her intellectual prowess and professional experience worthy, then Hajiya (Barrister) Sholape Appoh- Shaba
might emerge as one of the leading lights of a new government especially in an
era where merit is required with gender consideration.
government of President Muhammad Buhari
finds her intellectual prowess and professional experience worthy, then Hajiya (Barrister) Sholape Appoh- Shaba
might emerge as one of the leading lights of a new government especially in an
era where merit is required with gender consideration.
