We had a conversation with Chinenye Ajayi, an energy professional and commercial lawyer with over a decade worth of experience.

Chinenye is currently the Team Lead of  the Power and Infrastructure Practice at Olaniwun Ajayi LP where she provides legal and business advisory services to clients within the energy sector, particularly in the renewable energy space.

Amongst other volunteer activities, Chinenye also serves as a co-ordinator of the African Fellowship of Young Energy Leaders (AFYEL),  an education venture designed to invest into the next generation of energy leaders who will deliver sustainable access to energy and ultimately a zero carbon Africa. She also serves as the Vice Chair, Projects at the Energy Institute, Young Professionals Network, Nigeria.

The key themes we explore on this episode include:

• The Nigeria Electricity Act 2023 which decentralises electricity regulation to the state level. 
• An overview of the electricity value chain in Nigeria, along with the major stakeholders.
• Some identified opportunities to create new laws and regulation in areas such as the potential for trading renewable energy certificates.
• Chinenye's experience working as a lawyer within the energy sector, including key lessons for navigating the sector.

Enjoy!

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