Storytelling Series: Careers Beyond the Legal Department 2.0 (March 20, 2025)

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Do you ever wonder if your legal expertise could propel you beyond the legal department? This program explores the exciting possibilities that await lawyers who seek to broaden their horizons within an organization.

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Wola Joseph-Condotti

Group Managing Director/CEO

West Power & Gas Limited

Wola is the Group MD/CEO of West Power & Gas Limited, the parent company of Eko Electricity Distribution PLC (EKEDP) and six other affiliate companies with interests in both conventional and renewable energy sectors. In addition to this role, she serves as the Director of the Power and Renewable Division at the Women in Energy Network (WIEN) in a non-executive capacity.

Prior to her current role, Wola was the pioneer Chief, Legal & Company Secretariat at EKEDP. During her tenure, she also held multiple key positions including Head of Regulatory Compliance, Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer, Supervising Chief of the Customer Service Department, and Data Protection Officer. Her previous experience includes roles as General Counsel/Company Secretariat Lagoon Home Savings and Loans, and Legal Associate at Banwo & Ighodalo.

Wola holds a law degree from the University of Ibadan, an LLM in International Finance Law from Harvard Law School, and an MBA from INSEAD Business School. She is also an International Finance Corporation (World Bank) Board Evaluation Certified Professional and Corporate Governance Trainer.

Wola's achievements have been recognized through numerous awards, including being listed among the top 100 General Counsels by the Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Nigeria, 2024. She was also honored as the "INSEADer of the Month" in April 2024 by INSEAD Business School and named one of the top 100 most inspiring women in Africa by the Enterprising Women Awards Africa, 2024. Additionally, she was ranked 11th among the top 50 General Counsels in Nigeria in the 2019 edition of the LKS Seminar Legal Magazine and was recognized by Legal Blitz in 2018 as one of the top 40 under 40 lawyers significantly impacting the legal profession in Nigeria. Most recently, she was listed among 50 of Africa’s most inspirational female energy executives by Africa Oil Week (AOW).

Wola serves on numerous boards, providing advisory guidance on corporate and business matters. Her board memberships include the Exponential Foundation Nigeria, the Women in Energy Network, Prime-Rose Nursery & Primary School, Jimi Tewe Foundation, Newswire Law & Events Magazine, the Electricity Law Reports (the first ever Electricity Law Report in Africa), and the Public Affairs & Advocacy Committee of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

She is a member of the Institute of Directors and the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria. Additionally, she is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, and Women in Management, Business, and Public Service.