Mr. Michael Olabode

Olabode Micheal currently serves as the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser and Chief Compliance Officer at R.T. Briscoe (Nigeria) PLC, playing a pivotal role in upholding the company’s legal integrity and corporate governance standards. With over 22 years of experience in legal advisory and regulatory compliance, he is widely regarded as an authority in company secretariat practices, corporate legal affairs and compliance management.

A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University with an LL.B., Michael received his professional legal training at the Nigerian Law School and furthered his development at Lagos State University where he obtained his LL.M. He is also an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Nigeria, bringing valuable expertise in arbitration, conflict resolution, and governance best practices. Michael is an alumnus of the prestigious Lagos Business School (Pan Atlantic University) having completed its Senior Management Program (SMP52).

Since joining R.T. Briscoe in 2009, Michael has held several strategic leadership positions, including his current roles as Company Secretary/Legal Adviser and Chief Compliance Officer. He is responsible for maintaining the company’s secretariat, compliance frameworks, managing regulatory risks, and advising the Board on matters related to legal and corporate governance. His previous roles in other organizations include serving as Head, Legal Services at Crown Realties PLC and Equatorial Richfields Ltd, where he led legal strategy and compliance efforts across diverse business portfolios.

Michael remains an integral part of R.T. Briscoe’s executive leadership team, ensuring that the organization navigates complex legal environments, meets regulatory obligations, and maintains its integrity and transparency as a publicly listed entity.