About
Wola Joseph - Condotti
Wola is the Group MD/CEO of West Power & Gas Limited, the parent company of Eko Electricity Distribution PLC (EKEDP), a leading energy firm with interests in both conventional and renewable energy sectors. She is recognized as a thought leader in the power space, with strong interests in renewable energy, sustainability, carbon markets, and carbon credits. 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 also includes roles as General Counsel/Company Secretary at 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 & 2025. She was also honored as the “INSEADer of the Month” in April 2024 by INSEAD Business School, recognized among the Ascent Top 100 Career Women in Africa (2025), 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. She was also listed among 50 of Africa’s Most Inspirational Female Energy Executives by Africa Oil Week (AOW) in 2024. Most recently, she was declared winner and awarded the first-ever Legal Era #Leadership Excellence Award of the Year (2025), becoming the inaugural recipient of this distinguished honor from the organization.

Wola serves on numerous boards, providing advisory guidance on corporate and business matters. Her board memberships include the Women in Energy Network (where she is also a founding member), the Electricity Law Reports (the first ever Electricity Law Report in Africa), Prime-Rose Nursery & Primary School, Jimi Tewe Foundation, Newswire Law & Events Magazine, 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.
Wola is married to Hakeem Condotti, and together they have five children.


About Me
Wola is the Group MD/CEO of West Power & Gas Limited, the parent company of Eko Electricity Distribution PLC (EKEDP), a leading energy firm with interests in both conventional and renewable energy sectors. She is recognized as a thought leader in the power space, with strong interests in renewable energy, sustainability, carbon markets, and carbon credits. 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 also includes roles as General Counsel/Company Secretary at 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 & 2025. She was also honored as the “INSEADer of the Month” in April 2024 by INSEAD Business School, recognized among the Ascent Top 100 Career Women in Africa (2025), 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. She was also listed among 50 of Africa’s Most Inspirational Female Energy Executives by Africa Oil Week (AOW) in 2024. Most recently, she was declared winner and awarded the first-ever Legal Era #Leadership Excellence Award of the Year (2025), becoming the inaugural recipient of this distinguished honor from the organization.
Wola serves on numerous boards, providing advisory guidance on corporate and business matters. Her board memberships include the Women in Energy Network (where she is also a founding member), the Electricity Law Reports (the first ever Electricity Law Report in Africa), Prime-Rose Nursery & Primary School, Jimi Tewe Foundation, Newswire Law & Events Magazine, 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.
Wola is married to Hakeem Condotti, and together they have five children.
Awards and Recognitions
Wola Joseph Condotti’s contributions to the energy sector, leadership in business, and commitment to impactful change have earned her numerous accolades over the years.

Wola Joseph-Condotti was recognized among the Ascent top 100 career women in Africa 2025
Issued by: Ascent Club · Mar 2025

Wola Joseph-Condotti was recognized as INSEADer of the month – April 2024
Issued by: INSEAD
