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 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.
