About Omoruyi Edoigiawerie

Omoruyi Edoigiawerie is a leading start-up attorney, innovation policy adviser, and notary public of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as well as the founder and lead partner at EandC Legal. With over 17 years of experience in commercial legal practice, he is widely recognised for his expertise in start-up, technology, AI, venture capital and corporate governance. Omoruyi has advised founders, investors, multinational corporations, development institutions, and government stakeholders on complex transactions, regulatory compliance, market-entry strategies and high-growth ventures across Africa. He is particularly noted for his contributions to the development of Nigeria’s digital economy and his role in shaping conversations around technology regulation, entrepreneurship and business growth. Omoruyi provides strategic counsel that helps innovative businesses navigate regulatory complexity, unlock opportunities and scale sustainably.