FERMA PPP Framework
Summary
Developed standardized project documents and advisory memos for FERMA's road infrastructure PPP model, promoting bankability and compliance.
About
Commercially astute and results-driven legal professional with extensive hands-on experience advising on complex infrastructure, energy, and corporate transactions across public and private sectors. Proven expertise in project finance, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), regulatory compliance, and transactional due diligence. Highly skilled in drafting and negotiating intricate legal instruments, including concession frameworks, EPC contracts, investment term sheets, NDAs, and JV agreements. Adept at structuring legal frameworks for energy, oil & gas, and tech-enabled infrastructure projects, with a strong grasp of commercial, regulatory, and cross-border elements critical for deal bankability. Demonstrated ability to coordinate multi-stakeholder transactions, manage competing deliverables, and provide strategic legal advisory in highly regulated environments, ensuring precise, timely, and context-sensitive legal solutions that bolster institutional goals and investor confidence.
Professional Experience
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Summary
Providing comprehensive legal support and strategic advisory on complex transactions within the infrastructure and energy sectors.
Highlights
Led end-to-end legal support for complex infrastructure and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) transactions, including high-value energy sector engagements.
Expertly drafted, reviewed, and negotiated critical legal instruments, including concession agreements, EPC contracts, investment term sheets, shareholder agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
Provided strategic counsel on intricate regulatory compliance issues across upstream, midstream, and downstream energy operations.
Executed rigorous legal and financial due diligence for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and infrastructure projects, proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks.
Fostered strong relationships with regulators and key transaction stakeholders, ensuring strict adherence to Nigerian investment and environmental laws.
Enhanced organizational efficiency by developing standardized legal templates for energy and infrastructure engagements, improving consistency and reducing legal review time.
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Summary
Supported litigation practice and provided legal assistance for commercial transactions.
Highlights
Contributed significantly to litigation practice, conducting in-depth legal research, drafting precise court processes, and representing clients in appearances before superior courts.
Delivered comprehensive litigation support, including preparing persuasive legal memoranda, meticulously reviewing case files, and collaborating on effective case strategies.
Participated in client briefings, providing valuable insights on dispute resolution mechanisms and assessing litigation risks to inform client decisions.
Assisted in the review and structuring of diverse legal documents for commercial transactions, encompassing business formation, regulatory compliance, and complex contractual matters.
Leadership Experience
Nasarawa State Students' Association, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
|President
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Summary
Led student advocacy and professional development initiatives.
Highlights
Spearheaded advocacy initiatives focused on education policies and student welfare, successfully engaging with government officials and institutional stakeholders to drive positive change.
Orchestrated leadership workshops and legal awareness programs, significantly enhancing students' professional development.
Ahmadu Bello University Students' Representative Council Judiciary
|Justice of the Supreme Court
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Summary
Adjudicated student disputes and provided legal opinions on university governance.
Highlights
Presided over student disputes, ensuring equitable hearings and applying sound legal reasoning in disciplinary cases.
Authored impactful legal opinions on critical governance and policy issues, contributing to the fair administration of the university community.
Languages
Skills
Legal & Transactional Skills
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), EPC Contracts, Joint Venture Agreements, M&A Due Diligence, Divestments, Risk Identification & Mitigation, Transaction Closing, Business Formation, Cross-Border Advisory, Legal Advisory, Legal Drafting, Contract Review, Negotiation, Government & Regulatory Liaison.
PPP & Project Structuring
Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Structuring, Infrastructure Regulation, Energy Regulation, Concession Frameworks, Project Structuring, Transaction Advisory, Legal Risk Analysis.
Regulatory Compliance
Environmental Laws, Investment Laws, Regulatory Frameworks, Regulatory Compliance Strategy, Policy Interpretation.
Client Advisory & Strategic Planning
Strategic Legal Advisory, Business Strategy, Project Planning, Governance Structuring.
Project Finance & Investment Documentation
Financial Due Diligence, Investment Structuring, Term Sheets, Shareholder Agreements, Risk Assessment.
Legal Research & Litigation Support
Case Research, Legal Analysis, Legal Memoranda, Pleadings, Case Summaries, Courtroom Appearances.
Interests
Infrastructure Finance & Development
Legal Tech & Innovation
Business Strategy & Policy Reform
Energy Law
ESG Compliance
Projects
Grayscale-Design Oasis JV Support
Summary
Provided cross-border legal due diligence and transactional support for a tech-enabled 5-star hospitality PPP project in Kano.
NIMASA Concession Support
Summary
Contributed to legal structuring and documentation for digital infrastructure concessions under NIMASA, focusing on investment risk mitigation and regulatory alignment.
SWASS Energy / SPDC Contract Advisory
Summary
Advised on legal risks, IP safeguards, and regulatory issues related to Shell's pipeline pigging contract executed via subcontract with WAOS Nigeria Ltd.