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Senator Ihenyen

Legal Consultant | Innovation Strategist | Policy Consultant | Regulatory Architect

A professional, I'm in the lifelong business of leveraging my expertise, experience, and imagination to help individuals, organizations, and governments dream again and achieve their full potential

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The Artist

“I am enough of the artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited."- Albert Einstern
The Child

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he [or she] grows up."- Pablo Picasso
The Big Canvas

"This world is but a canvas to our imagination", says Henry David Thoreau. Challenges are but colours. You are the artist. And I'm the paintbrush.

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Skills

Areas I am great at combining my imagination with my expertise and experience to create value

Business Model Innovation 90%

Innovative Legal Solutions 95%

Policy & Regulations 95%

Training 95%

Emerging Technologies 95%

Research & Writing 95%

Startup Advisory 95%

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Places I have worked or roles I have served in

Experience

Lead Partner(2017 - Present)
Infusion Lawyers
Head, Blockchain & Virtual Assets Practice(2020 - Present)
Infusion Lawyers
Founding Trustee(2026 - Present)
Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA)
Executive Chair(March 2025 - February 2026)
Virtual Asset Service Providers Association (VASPA)
Advisory Council Member(2023 - 2024)
Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN)
President(2021 - 2022)
Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN)

1st Vice Chairman(2018)
Nigeria Bar Association-Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL)
General Secretary(2021 - 2022)
Fintech Alliance Coordinating Team (FACT)
General Secretary(2021 - 2022)
Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCoN)
Founding Editor(2021 - Present)
Crypto Asset Buyer (CAB)
General Secretary(2020)
Sakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN)
Advisory Council Member(2020 - 2022)
Innovation Law Club Africa
Vice Chairman (Policy & Regulations)(2019)
Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN)

Testimonials

About Me & My Works

Senator is one professional who has become a reliable legal partner in the technology space. And when it comes to policy and regulations in the digital economy, Senator's contributions are simply invaluable.

Yele Bademosi
CEO & Co-Founder, Nestcoin and Founder & Managing Partner, Microtraction
Senator is an exceptional legal mind. He seamlessly navigates technology law complexities. He is very strategic. Senator is simply the most innovative, brilliant lawyer I have ever met.

Adedeji Owonibi
Senior Partner, A&D Forensics and COO, Convexity
Working with Senator Ihenyen has been an absolute joy! As the former head of the SIBAN, Senator and I worked together to advance quality, integrity and credibility in the blockchain technology and digital asset space both at home in Nigeria as well as globally. His energy, insights and ability to advance responsible innovation is a true gift. Through his conferences, webinars and one-on-one support to the Nigerian blockchain industry and its stakeholders, he has been a strong leader in positioning the country for the future of money.

Gabriella Kusz
Former CEO - Global Digital Asset + Cryptocurrency Association, USA
Senator Ihenyen is ahead of the curve in the fields that interest him, including AI, IP, and IT.

Chinua Asuzu
Dean, The Write House; Senior Partner, Assizes Lawfirm
Senator is easily one of the most distinguished lawyers I have worked with in Nigeria. More importantly, he has a sound understanding of business judgment—which isn't purely about giving legal advice but an overall understanding of what exists in the market, operations in the country, and counsel on what will likely happen with a highlighted path. Senator is diligent, articulate, trustworthy, honest, and passionate about his work and a great man to have around your business.

Adetayo Adesola
Business Development Manager (Fiat and Payments), BGX Pay
It’s been a pleasure working with Senator on multiple levels which has helped to build an uncommon opinion in intellectual property, legal representation in business needs and administrative processes, hence it was easy beginning as a client and ending up as a business associate and friend.

Tega Abikure
Founder & Team Lead, Kumo Wallet
Senator Ihenyen is an exceptional professional with an extensive understanding of blockchain technology and its regulations. I had the privilege of serving under his leadership as President of SIBAN, and his dedication, expertise, and genuine character make him an invaluable asset to the blockchain community. Senator's leadership is marked by integrity and a commitment to collaboration, and I wholeheartedly recommend any day.

Franklin Peters
Founder & CEO, BoundlessPay and Vice President (Funding & Projects), SiBAN
Senator is result-oriented and highly proficient. Indeed one of the best lawyers and practitioners in the blockchain and digital asset industry.

Emmanuel Babalola
CEO, Bundle & Former Africa Director, Binance
Senator is a fine gentleman who has the ability to set his goals and achieve them timeously. Senator has proved to be simply a rare champ. I was privileged to speak on the same stage with Senator in 2021 and he exhibited big energy and knowledge in Fintech and Blockchain. Senator is simply a star!

Chukwubuikem I. Obianyo
PhD - Intellectual Property Law
Early in his practice, Senator opted for IP & IT Law. Ever since, he has remained there delivering remarkable legal services to clients and contributing his quota to the evolution of IP & IT practice in our country. He is also a public speaker of no mean repute. He is approachable, dependable and smart as a whip.

Ayuk Kure
Real Estate/Dispute Resolution Attorney
Senator Ihenyen is an outstanding, vision-driven, and altruistic professional and practitioner. He has made a remarkable impact in the tech and business sectors, particularly in his unwavering support and guidance for startups. His commitment, precision, and attentive listening approach make him truly exceptional. Collaborating with him has significantly transformed both myself and my organization.

Obruche Daniel Omofuophu
COO, Traddify
Senator Ihenyen is--for the lack of finer adjectives--an astute teacher, a consummate professional, and a real genius. Blessed with a truly remarkable mind, Senator adopts a daringly creative and innovative approach in tackling every task. And he has an uncanny ability to get it right always. Witty, smart, and thorough, Senator Ihenyen is in a league of his own!‎

Ademola Adeyoju
Senior Consultant - CGI

About Me

A passionate professional who nurtures innovations in the digital economy

10+

Practice Years

About Me

I'm Senator Ihenyen. I neither make laws nor rules. I work with today's and tomorrow's innovators and leaders that do, or dare to. From founding and running the first-ever virtual law firm out of Nigeria (Infusion Lawyers), consulting for some of the finest local and global brands in the tech space, and engaging government agencies to promote innovation-friendly policies, innovation for transformation is at the heart of what I do. Combining legal expertise and multidisciplinary capabilities, I help individuals, organizations, and governments dream again and achieve their full potential.

- Name
  Senator Ihenyen
- Email
  hello@senatorihenyen.com
- Phone
  +234 806 735 1417
- Address
  Vibranium Valley, 42 Local Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
- Degree
  Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Barrister at Law (BL)
- Consultancy
  Available

Services

What I Do for My Clients

Business Consultancy

Starting or running a business is no day's job. Whether at the idea stage, launch stage, growth stage, or maturity stage, you can consult me for support. I have assisted clients with business structure and development.
Legal Consultancy

From intellectual property protection and monetization to data privacy; labor matters to private equity and venture funding; licensing and permits, I can provide the legal support you need
Policy Advisory

Policy can make or mar a country's growth and development. I am able to provide policy advisory to regulators, ministries, agencies and departments (MDAs), supporting policies that balance innovation with regulation. For stakeholder-engagement driven policy advisory, contact me.
Public Speaking & Tranining

I am available to speak at both private and public fora on digital inclusion, emerging technologies, economic freedom, financial inclusion, innovation, policy & regulations, startups, youth empowerment, and more. I also offer training.
Digital Inclusion Advocacy

I promote and support digital inclusion, especially in Africa, towards ensuring that everyone, including the most disadvantaged, has access to and use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). If your product or service promotes digital inclusion, reach out. Let's collaborate!
Financial Inclusion Advocacy

Identified as an enabler for 7 of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), financial inclusion is a key enabler to reduce extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. I promote and support universal access to credits, insurance, investments, payments, and savings. Got a product or service that promotes financial inclusion? Connect.