On January 13, 2026, Wola Joseph-Condotti assumed the role of interim Chief Executive Officer of Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (Eko Disco), one of Nigeria’s most visible power distribution firms serving part of Lagos and surrounding commercial hubs. Her appointment comes at an important turning point for the company and the wider electricity industry in Nigeria, which continues to face technical, financial, and regulatory hurdles.
Joseph-Condotti is not new to Eko Disco. She previously served as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of West Power & Gas Limited, the former parent company of Eko Disco, and spent many years building deep institutional knowledge of the utility’s operations.
Before rising through executive leadership, Joseph-Condotti began her career at Eko Disco in legal and compliance functions. “She was Eko Disco’s pioneer Chief Legal and Company Secretary, a role that placed her at the center of the company’s post-privatization evolution.” Her background in law helped shape the company’s regulatory framework and customer service approach over time.
Her career path at Eko Disco is notable for its breadth. She has held a variety of leadership positions including Head of Regulatory Compliance, Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer, and Supervising Chief of the Customer Service Department. These roles gave her a comprehensive view of the company’s internal functions, from regulatory obligations to workforce needs and customer interactions.
Joseph-Condotti’s leadership philosophy blends operational continuity with strategic transformation. She has earned a reputation as a thought leader in Nigeria’s power sector, particularly on topics like renewable energy, sustainability, carbon markets, and carbon credits. Under her guidance, West Power & Gas positioned itself as an energy group with interests in both conventional and renewable sources, a reflection of her belief in balancing current electricity needs with future energy transitions.
Her academic credentials are impressive and international. She holds a law degree from the University of Ibadan, a master’s in international finance law from Harvard Law School, and an MBA from INSEAD Business School, a combination that equips her to navigate both legal and financial complexities in her new role.
In addition to her corporate work, Joseph-Condotti has earned professional credentials including certification in board evaluation and training through the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank Group. She has also received recognition in several leadership rankings, including placement on the Legal 500 GC Powerlist’s Top 100 General Counsels in Nigeria for consecutive years and being listed among Africa’s top career women.
During her tenure in previous roles, Joseph-Condotti contributed to key internal reforms and compliance improvements that shaped Eko Disco’s trajectory. Her leadership style emphasizes governance, accountability, and a forward-looking strategy that aligns operational performance with evolving regulatory expectations.
The transition in leadership follows the resignation of long-serving CEO Rekhiat Momoh. Momoh retired after nearly three decades in Nigeria’s power sector, having served in several high-level operational roles before leading Eko Disco. Momoh’s departure marks both the end of a significant era and the start of a new chapter under Joseph-Condotti.
Stakeholders are watching closely as Eko Disco navigates this transition under the broader umbrella of TransGrid Enerco Limited, which recently acquired a 60% controlling stake in Eko Disco in a transaction worth about ₦360 billion, one of the largest private investments in Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector in recent years.
This shift in ownership and leadership comes at a time when Nigeria’s electricity distribution companies (DisCos) are under pressure to improve service reliability, enhance revenue collection, and adapt to market and regulatory changes. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission reported that uniform improvements in collection efficiency and revenue have varied across DisCos, highlighting ongoing economic and operational challenges in the sector.
