Career Opportunities at Nextzon Business Services Limited

Location: Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu

Our Client, Aero Alliance, is transforming Akanu Ibiam International Airport into a modern, efficient, customer-focused, and globally competitive aviation hub. We are seeking an accomplished, commercially minded, and strategic legal professional to serve as Company Secretary (Legal & Board Affairs) and provide executive leadership in corporate governance, legal advisory, Board administration, and regulatory compliance.

The Opportunity

The Company Secretary (Legal & Board Affairs) will serve as the principal adviser to the Board of Directors and Executive Management on corporate governance, legal, regulatory, and Board affairs. Reporting to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer while maintaining functional independence in advising the Board, the successful candidate will safeguard the Airport\'s legal interests, strengthen governance practices, ensure statutory compliance, and support sound strategic decision-making.

What You\'ll Do

• Provide strategic legal and corporate governance advice to the Board and Executive Management.
• Serve as Secretary to the Board and its Committees, coordinating Board meetings, agendas, papers, minutes, resolutions, and statutory records.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Airport\'s Corporate Governance Framework and governance policies.
• Provide legal oversight for commercial contracts, concession agreements, strategic partnerships, procurement, and corporate transactions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, concession obligations, and corporate governance standards.
• Manage legal risk, litigation, dispute resolution, ethics, compliance, and information governance programmes.
• Build and lead a high-performing Legal & Board Affairs team while promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability across the organisation.

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognised university and admission to the Nigerian Bar.
• A Master\'s Degree (LL.M, MBA, MPA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification) is highly desirable.
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (CGI/ICSA) or equivalent professional body will be a distinct advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years\' progressive post-call experience, including at least 7 years in a senior legal, governance, company secretarial, or Board advisory role.
• Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, Board administration, commercial law, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, legal risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles, Nigerian company law, aviation regulatory frameworks, and public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Experience in aviation, airports, infrastructure, financial services, energy, telecommunications, or other highly regulated industries will be an added advantage.

Why Join Aero Alliance?

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the governance and legal stewardship of one of Nigeria\'s most significant airport transformation programmes. You will work closely with the Board and Executive Leadership Team to strengthen corporate governance, safeguard the Airport\'s legal interests, and support sustainable organisational growth while collaborating with experienced local and international professionals.

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Location: Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu

Our Client, Aero Alliance, is transforming Akanu Ibiam International Airport into a modern, efficient, customer-focused, and globally competitive aviation hub. We are seeking an accomplished, commercially astute, and results-driven contracts management professional to lead the Airport\'s Contracts Management function and ensure the effective governance of all commercial, operational, engineering, and infrastructure contracts.

The Opportunity

The Senior Manager – Contracts Management will provide strategic leadership for the development, negotiation, administration, monitoring, and governance of the Airport\'s contracts throughout their lifecycle. Reporting to Executive Management, the successful candidate will ensure that all contracts are commercially sound, legally compliant, operationally effective, and aligned with the Airport\'s strategic objectives while protecting its commercial interests and delivering value for money.

What You\'ll Do

• Develop and implement the Airport\'s Contracts Management Strategy and governance framework.
• Lead the negotiation, administration, monitoring, and lifecycle management of commercial, operational, engineering, infrastructure, concession, and capital project contracts.
• Provide commercial and contractual advice on procurement, public-private partnerships (PPPs), infrastructure projects, and strategic commercial initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, concession agreements, statutory requirements, and corporate governance standards.
• Manage contract performance, commercial risk, claims, change orders, renewals, and dispute resolution processes.
• Collaborate with Legal, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and Commercial teams to optimise contract outcomes and vendor performance.
• Build and lead a high-performing Contracts Management team while promoting transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.
• A Master\'s Degree (MBA, M.Sc. Procurement, Commercial Management, Construction Law, or a related field) is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional membership of NIQS, NSE, CIPSMN, CIPS, CIArb, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), or other recognised professional bodies will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 12–15 years\' progressive experience in contracts management, commercial management, procurement, construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project delivery, including at least 7 years in a senior management role.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, commercial governance, procurement, claims management, contract administration, vendor management, and risk management.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, analytical, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience in aviation, airports, transportation, infrastructure, construction, energy, or other highly regulated industries will be an added advantage.

Why Join Aero Alliance?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Nigeria\'s most significant airport transformation programmes. You will play a critical role in strengthening commercial governance, delivering value-driven contracts, and supporting the successful execution of strategic airport development initiatives while working alongside experienced local and international professionals.

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Location: Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu

Our Client, Aero Alliance, is transforming Akanu Ibiam International Airport into a modern, efficient, customer-focused, and globally competitive aviation hub. We are seeking an accomplished, visionary, and technology-driven executive to lead the Airport\'s digital transformation and build a secure, intelligent, and future-ready technology ecosystem.

The Opportunity

The Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIO/CDO) will provide strategic leadership for the Airport\'s Information & Digital Directorate, overseeing information technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, operational technology, data governance, smart airport systems, and digital innovation. Reporting to Executive Management, the successful candidate will drive the adoption of emerging technologies that enhance operational excellence, passenger experience, cybersecurity, and business performance.

What You\'ll Do

• Develop and implement the Airport\'s Digital Transformation Strategy aligned with corporate objectives.
• Lead the planning, implementation, and management of enterprise ICT infrastructure, operational technology, and digital platforms.
• Oversee cybersecurity, information governance, data management, business intelligence, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation initiatives.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and availability of all critical airport technology systems and digital services.
• Drive the implementation of smart airport technologies, automation, digital passenger services, and enterprise applications.
• Ensure compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NCARs), data protection laws, and international information security standards.
• Build and lead a high-performing technology team while promoting innovation, digital excellence, and continuous improvement.

What We\'re Looking For

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• A Master\'s Degree in Information Technology, Business Administration (MBA), Digital Transformation, Computer Science, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CISA, PMP, ITIL, TOGAF, Microsoft, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or equivalent recognised certifications will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years\' progressive ICT and digital leadership experience, including at least 7 years in a senior executive or leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise digital transformation, cybersecurity, ICT operations, data governance, cloud technologies, business intelligence, and technology-enabled business transformation.
• Strong leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder management, commercial acumen, and change management skills.
• Experience in aviation, airports, transportation, infrastructure, financial services, telecommunications, or other highly regulated industries will be an added advantage.

Why Join Aero Alliance?

This is a unique opportunity to lead the digital transformation of one of Nigeria\'s most significant airport development programmes. You will shape the future of airport technology by delivering secure, innovative, and intelligent digital solutions that enhance operational performance, passenger experience, and long-term organisational growth.