Alhassan Obansa Sanni

Alhassan Obansa Sanni
Director of Legal Services and Enforcement, Kogi State Internal Revenue Service

Alhassan Obansa Sanni is a distinguished legal professional with over 23 years of extensive experience across both public and private sectors in Nigeria. Currently serving as the Director of Legal Services and Enforcement with the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service, he is known for his resourcefulness, creativity, and forward-thinking approach to legal matters.

Education and Professional Qualifications
Alhassan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB HONS) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU), followed by his BL HONS from the Nigeria Law School, Bwari, Abuja, which he completed in 2001.

He has also undergone several specialized trainings, both locally and internationally, focusing on taxation laws, litigation, and administrative law. His professional memberships include:

• Member, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)
• Member, International Bar Association (IBA)

Professional Expertise
Alhassan has built a solid career based on his expertise in various areas of law, including:

• Pre and post-election litigation
• Constitutional and administrative law
• Tax litigation
• Corporate and commercial law practice
• General legal counsel

Career Journey
Alhassan began his career as a Junior Partner with R.O Aremu and Co in Okene, Kogi State, from 2001 to 2002. He then moved to Aliyu Saiki and Co, where he worked from 2002 to 2005. Between 2005 and 2017, he served as the Head of Litigation at Abdullahi Aliyu and Co, further sharpening his legal skills.

In January 2018, Alhassan joined the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service as Head of Legal Services in the capacity of Senior Manager. His outstanding performance led to his promotion to Principal Manager while maintaining his leadership of the Legal Services department.

Leadership and Legal Contributions
Alhassan Obansa Sanni has a reputation as a turnaround legal counsel, known for his pragmatic and results-driven approach to legal issues. He plays a critical role in the legal and enforcement matters of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service, contributing to the success of the organization’s legal strategy and compliance efforts.

His commitment to excellence and his extensive experience in tax litigation and corporate law continue to make him a vital asset to the organization.