We are pleased to announce the promotion of Nneoma Obijiaku to the role of West Africa Head of Legal.
Since joining Starsight Energy as Head of Legal & Compliance for Nigeria, Nneoma has been instrumental in shaping the company’s legal strategy and ensuring compliance across all our operations. Her dedication, legal expertise, and ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes have earned her the trust and respect of colleagues across the business.
In her new role, Nneoma will lead our legal function in Nigeria and Ghana. Her responsibilities will include overseeing compliance with regulatory and statutory obligations, providing legal guidance, and mitigating legal and corporate governance risks.
Reflecting on her new role, Nneoma Obijiaku shared: “I am deeply honoured to take on this new role. It has been a rewarding journey at Starsight Energy, and I am excited to contribute further to our mission with a renewed focus on legal excellence and compliance across West Africa.”
This promotion is more than a recognition of individual achievement; it reflects our ongoing commitment to nurturing internal talent and advancing women into key leadership positions at Starsight Energy.
Bukola Badmos, Executive Director and CFO, stated, “Nneoma has consistently provided clarity, insight, and vision in navigating complex legal issues. Her promotion acknowledges the significant impact she has had and the trust she has built within the organisation. We take pride in seeing our team members advance into enhanced leadership positions. We are confident that Nneoma will continue to bring substantial value in her new role as we broaden our influence and enhance our presence in the industry.”
Paul Van Zijl, Group CEO, added: “This is a well-deserved step forward for Nneoma. Her leadership and sound judgement have ensured that we manage risk effectively while enabling the business to pursue the appropriate opportunities . We look forward to seeing her continued growth and influence across the region.”
We congratulate Nneoma on this significant career milestone and look forward to the continued value she will bring to Starsight Energy.