Joseph Odion Umolu

Joseph Odion Umolu, a Member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), is currently the Company Secretary of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc. Prior to this appointment, Joseph was the Company’s Head of Legal Services.
Joseph holds an Upper Second Class Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy of the University of Ibadan and an Upper Second Class Honours Degree in Law of the University of Lagos. Joseph Odion Umolu was called to the Nigerian Bar in October, 2000 and subsequently obtained a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Lagos.
Joseph’s career in corporate legal practice cuts across both the private and public sectors. He served as a counsel in Gocuz Chambers where he was the Managing Counsel before joining the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority as Senior Legal Officer in 2003.
Joseph proceeded to the Legal Department of Union Bank of Nigeria Plc where he rose to the position of a Manager. He began his career with FMN as Manager, Legal Services in January 2012 and was elevated to head the Group’s Legal Department. In addition, he also assisted the Company Secretary and served as the Group’s Compliance Officer.