Director, Policy and Institutional Development
Ph.D. Law (Employment Law) · LL.M. · M.Sc. Industrial and Employment Relations · Notary Public
Executive team
Dr Nancy Nzom is a distinguished legal practitioner, policy expert, researcher and institutional development leader whose work strengthens organisations, advances sound governance and delivers sustainable social impact.
With extensive expertise in employment and labour law, workplace governance, industrial relations, alternative dispute resolution, policy development and organisational capacity building, she provides strategic leadership at the intersection of law, research and institutional practice. Her work equips organisations to address complex social and workplace challenges, improve governance systems and translate policy into effective, measurable action.
Dr Nzom holds a Ph.D. in Law, specialising in Employment Law, an LL.M. in General Law and an M.Sc. in Industrial and Employment Relations from the University of Turin and the International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization. She is a Notary Public for Nigeria and a member of leading professional bodies, including the Nigerian Bar Association, the Labor and Employment Relations Association USA, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators UK, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development UK, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.
She is the Founder and Executive Director of Zinago Institute for Policy & Socio-Legal Research Ltd/Gte and the Principal Partner of Zinago Law Practice. Through these leadership roles, she has advanced legal, policy and institutional development initiatives across Africa, Europe, the United Kingdom, Armenia, Canada and the United States, contributing to stronger systems, more effective institutions and sustainable organisational growth.
At Synia Aid Foundation, Dr Nzom leads policy and institutional development, strengthening governance structures, shaping effective policy frameworks, supporting regulatory compliance and guiding the development of sustainable programmes and strategic partnerships. Driven by excellence, integrity and service, she is committed to building resilient institutions, advancing responsible leadership and creating lasting change.