Mudiaga Akakabota is a dual-qualified lawyer and public policy professional with expertise spanning law, economics, policy analysis, and public administration. He is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society and the Nigerian Bar Association, bringing a comparative, cross-jurisdictional perspective shaped by academic and professional experience in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and Canada. His work bridges the public and private sectors, focusing on legal advisory, policy development, governance, transaction advisory, program administration, and regulatory compliance.
Mudiaga holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Trade and Commercial Law (with Distinction) from Durham University, UK, and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Northampton. He also earned a B.Sc. in Economics and a Master’s degree in Energy and Petroleum Economics from Delta State University. Additionally, he holds a Certificate of Qualification from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada and a Certificate in Legal Research and Writing from the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education. He is currently a Master of Public Administration (MPA) candidate at the University of Saskatchewan.
Mudiaga applies policy analysis and economic insight to develop frameworks that strengthen governance, improve institutional performance, and advance labour mobility initiatives. His skill in program administration enables strategic decision-making and enhances planning and development, implementation, budgeting, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, and compliance. He supports policies that enhance efficiency, job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, accountability, and inclusive economic growth.
Mudiaga’s professional interests include public policy, governance, transaction advisory, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, and economic diversification. His focus on economic diversification centers on developing policy and legal frameworks that empower economies to transition from dependence on single resource sectors, such as oil and gas, to broader participation in renewable energy, agribusiness value chains, technology driven services, and infrastructure development.
He is committed to advancing regulatory reform, fair trade, skills development, education, and workforce planning, recognizing their critical role in building resilient and inclusive economies. Mudiaga mentors’ law and policy professionals, fostering capacity development and knowledge exchange. His engagement in policy dialogues and advisory initiatives reflects his interest in strengthening institutional governance, promoting accountability, and supporting sustainable development strategies that drive innovation, job creation, and long-term economic competitiveness.
