This Unit performs the following activities: -
- Ensure the enforcement of the instruments establishing the Fund and provide legal counseling service to the Board, Fund Management and the entire management team;
- Perform the secretariat function to the Board of the Fund;
- Represent the Fund in court and other avenues in which the Fund takes the side as a party to a legal case in form of a litigation or other form of proceedings in collaboration with the Office of the Attorney General;
- Coordinate the Board and Management meetings and assume the role of custodianship to the proper records of each meeting proceeding and contracts entered by the Fund progressively;
- Coordinate in the process to liaise, consult and cooperate with Ministries of Government, Independent Departments or Authorities on matters related to the universal service;
- Collaborate with other Division responsible for project implementation in the management of contracts entered with service providers to ensure compliance of terms and conditions;
- Ensure protection of the Fund against any sources of reputation risks and related matters; and
- Participate in the exercises intended to review, amend or repeal the legal instruments establishing the Fund as need arises.