1. OMA LYNDA EKWEM
J2/C-3, Road 3, Victoria Garden City, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: +2348035036080, 09098760420
E-mail: o m a l y n d a e k w e m @ y a h o o. com
Date of Birth: 1stMay, 1983
Status: Single, Sex: Female
 I am a Lawyer with over 8 years’ post-call experience.
 I have very strong experience in different aspects of legal practice which includes negotiation, contract
administration, drafting, commercial advisory especially in the oil and gas industry, etc and also litigation.
 I am an astute administrator, a thorough organizer/planner.
 I adapt quickly to my environment and work well in a culturally diverse organization
 I possess a high-level of confidence in any area of challenge and aim to continue developing and
improving upon my competencies on my job.
 I was part of the team that successfully negotiated a statutory requirement which obliges companies in the
oil and gas sector to pay 1% of contract value to the NCDMB. My team was able to convince IOCs to make
the 1% payment, instead of the contractors.
Additional Skills:
 I have strong leadership and managerial skills, excellent relationship management and communication skills
necessary for interaction with business client and other stakeholders. I have in-depth knowledge of
regulatory law. I can provide independent advice (orally and in writing) to senior level management on
different legal matters.
 I have proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel and adding value to an
organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risks and
penalties.
 I have demonstrated success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters.
Amazon Energy Limited. Lekki, Lagos.
January 2015- till date.
Corporate Services/ Legal Manager:
 I provide leadership and ensure efficient and effective management of staff and resources in the legal unit.
 I review and provide legal advice on tender documents
 I liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of
action are taken.
 I provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management
Policy Development:
 I review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
 I review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with
statutory and legal requirements.
Litigation Management:
 I review progress of outstanding litigation while liaising with and managing external lawyers.
Regulatory Compliance:
 I formulate compliance checklist to be used to ensure that all information required is provided accordingly.
 I continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligation and advise management accordingly.
Contract Negotiation:
 I review all contracts or any other documentation where company has committed itself and assess legal
implication that need to be brought to the executive management's attention
 I prepare, review and modify contractual instruments to assist and support various business activities.
 I negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on the
necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time
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PROFILE
WORK EXPERIENCE

2. Design Union Consulting Limited, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
July 2014– Jan 2015
Legal Officer:
 I prepared various legal documents relating to different transactions e.g. sales contracts, mortgages etc.
 I provided legal advice to the company with respect to different transactions and regulatory issues
 I provided administrative assistance for legal proceedings.
 I managed and coordinated the CEO’s schedules including handling meeting requests, scheduling
appointments, ensuring a manageable work load.
 I coordinated board meetings, and handle all board related communication and ensure that board
meetings are held in accordance with statutory provisions and ensure that corporate information are filed
on time.
Suffolk Petroleum Services Ltd. (SPSL) Port Harcourt
Jan. 2012 – Dec. 2013
Contract Administrator (Legal)
MAJOR INTEGRITY PROJECTS (MIPS) with Mobil Producing Nigerian Unlimited (MP)
 I drafted, reviewed and provided legal guidance to the company on several legal and regulatory issues.
 I advised and provided guidance to the Project Team on different legal/contractual issues e.g.
implementation of the Nigerian Content Development Act, etc
 I negotiated and reviewed change/variation orders to ensure compliance with contract terms e.g.
(a) Modification of work scope or additional work
(b) Provision and mobilization of more security patrol vessels
(c) Mobilization of additional work barge.
 I drafted and reviewed all legal correspondence, attended meetings, schedule review meetings, weekly
and monthly project meetings.
 I attended weekly project meetings to discuss and review project progress and activities including a
review of substantial issues on milestone achievements.
 I assisted in highlighting critical issues that require contractor direction and decision.
 I liaised with JV partners e.g. National Petroleum Investment Management Services
(NAPIMS) and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, on several contracting and legal issues, for example,
bidding strategy, determination of project priorities, contractual obligations, etc.
I interfaced with heads of different project and technical groups (fabrication, safety, QA/QC) etc. to
ensure adherence to contract terms.
 I interfaced with external solicitors providing legal services to the company.
Suffolk Petroleum Services Ltd. (SPSL) Port Harcourt
Commercial Adviser (Legal)
Jan. 2010 – Dec. 2011
 I drafted, reviewed and provided legal guidance on different agreements, MOUs’, letters of intent and other
commercial and legal instruments relating to the operations of the company, e.g. Joint Venture Agreement,
Drilling contracts, etc.
 Provided legal guidance to the company management on various contractual, legal and regulatory issues.
 I reviewed specimen contract agreement contained in invitation to tend (ITT) packages e.g.
(a) Installation of subsea pipelines with Chevron Nigeria Limited
(b) Geophysical site survey with Addax Petroleum & Exploration Nigeria Limited
(c) Fire Water System Upgrade project (in OML 100 offshore location) with Total Exploration and Production
Nigeria Ltd.
(d) Local Polythene and concrete Weight Coating with SPDC
(e) Hire of vessels with Agip Oil Company for the hiring of 1 No line handling Tug supply vessel

3.  I reviewed and raised exceptions and qualifications to the terms and conditions of different specimen
contract and liaised with tendering department until agreement is reached.
 Upon the award of the contract, I participated in negotiations on terms and conditions with client and any
third party.
I. A. Adedipe (SAN) Adedipe & Adedipe
Legal Practitioners Port Harcourt
2007 – 2009
Associate
Litigation/Advocacy/Election Petition on matters involving private individuals, corporate bodies and agencies
e.g. issues on right of occupancy, fundamental human rights, constitutional interpretation, and
admiralty/shipping.
 Legal Drafting
 Real Estate
 Debt Recovery/Contracts
 Legal Research on evolving legal principles e.g. on evidence, pleadings, Arbitration,
 Jurisdiction, Fundamental Human Rights, Agency, Company Law, Statute of Limitation.
Chief Afe Babalola (SAN)
Emmanuel Chambers Port Harcourt
2006 – 2007
Associate
 Advocacy on Environmental matters in leading Oil and Gas companies in Nigeria.
 Litigation in a number of cases involving both private individuals, corporate entities government on legal
issues such as Contract, Fundamental Human Rights, Agency, Company Law.
 Legal Drafting
 Equipment leasing
 Legal Research on evolving legal principles on Evidence, Pleadings, Arbitration, Jurisdiction etc.
 Industrial Training fund matters (ITF) for the recovery of statutory debts under the Industrial Training
Act 1971, amended 2011.
2004 – 2005
Court Attachment
High Court 1 Federal Capital Territory Abuja.
Chambers Attachment
P. N. Ikwueto (SAN) & Co.
Abuja.
 People management: clearly defines subordinate roles and responsibilities, motivates
subordinates to perform and delegates work effectively. Leads by example.
 Strategic Leadership: determines the strategic direction of the team in alignment with overall
organization’s goals, effectively communicates strategies internally and externally, creates a
culture to support strategies and provides mechanism to implement them.
 Analyzing and interpreting: shows evidence of clear analytical thinking. Gets to the heart of
complex problems and issues. Applies own expertise effectively. Quickly takes on new
technology. Communicates well in writing.
 Organizing and executing: plans ahead and works in a systematic and organized way. Follows
directions and procedures.
 Adapting and coping: adapts and responds well to change. Manages pressure effectively and
copes well with setbacks.
 Enterprising and performing: focuses on results and achieving personal work objectives. Shows
an understanding of business, commerce and finance. Seeks opportunities for self-development
and career advancement.
OTHER CORE COMPETENCIES

4.  Member, Nigerian Bar Association. 2006
 Member International Federation of Female Lawyers (FIDA) 2006
 Student Member Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrative of Nigeria (ICSAN) 2009
 Associate Institute of Chartered Mediators & Conciliation of Nigeria. 2012
INTERESTS
 Travelling, Reading, Writing and Learning new thing
Base Certificate in Office XP – APTECH WORLDWIDE 2006
• Port Harcourt
The Nigerian Law School (BL) 2005
• Bwari, Abuja
University of Nigeria Nsukka, (LL.B) (2nd Class Lower Division) 2004
• Enugu State
Federal Government Girls College, Abuloma (WAEC) 1999
• Port Harcourt
St. Bridget’s Primary School, Abayi, (FSLC) 1993
Aba
Seminars/Training Session /Workshops:
• Oil and Gas Agreements School, Civic Center, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria. November 2014
• International Arbitration School, Civic center, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. October 2014
• Power project contract documentation and power project financing, Civic center, Victoria Island,
Lagos, Nigeria. September 2014
• Corporate In-house counsel and company secretary school, Civic center, Victoria Island, Lagos
Nigeria. April 2014
• Leadership Training Programs and Refresher Courses organized by Believers Love World Incorporated.
Lagos, Nigeria. 1999 till date
• Oil and Gas Industry Contract Bidding and Tender Specialist Seminar organized by Calderon
International Resources &Luzon Integrated Services. Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 2011
• Gender and Development Action with Ada Agina – Ude (Opening of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Centre, established with support from African Women Development Fund (AWDF)to mediate on
dispute related to family, marital and intimate relationship. Lagos, Nigeria. 2010
• Section on Business Law Nigerian Bar Association, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 2009
• Multi door court house training Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 2008
• The National Youth Service Corps, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. 2006
Referees
Available on request
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
EDUCATION