Adaeze Iris Igwebuike

Bio

As a Young LCIA grant recipient, I successfully completed a part-time Postgraduate program in International Dispute Resolution Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London. Currently, I serve as an Assistant Manager, Legal Services at NDPHC, Nigeria's federation-owned electricity generation company. With a unique blend of skills and global perspectives, my expertise: - Legal and policy formulation - Investment projects in subnational development - Social/impact investment

• Assistant Manager, Legal Services

  Niger Delta Power Holding Company Headquarters - Full-time From August 2024 to Present

  My role involves:rn- Developing compliance management plansrn- Providing legal counsel/training on energy lawsrn- Managing external counsel/litigationrn- Developing dispute resolution strategiesrn- Maintaining company secretariat dutiesrn- Identifying/assessing legal risksrn- Collaborating across the electricity value chain/staying updated on legal developments

• Special Assistant to Executive Governor of Anambra State on Transport Special Assistant to Executive Governor of Anambra State on Transport

  Anambra State Government - Full-time From May 2022 to August 2024

  co-assisting in creation of policies bordering on transport and social investments on transport related mattersrnGiving legal opinions on issues arising from on-going transport issues in the State to the Honourable Commissioner for TransportrnWorking collaboratively within the Ministry and inter-ministeriallyrnWorking collaboratively and strategically with development partners on Multi-modal Transport (DFID-PERL, World Bank, IFC etc), Interaction with Regulators at Federal, State and Regional

• Special Assistant on Investments and Legal Matters to the Executive Governor of Anambra State

  Anambra State Investment Promotion and Protection Agency - Full-time From October 2019 to March 2022

  Investment Promotion & Protectionrn- Attract FDI & DDI investmentsrn- Develop strategies for investment growthrn- Create legal policies for private sector investmentsrn- Drive impact investments (Agriculture, Education, Renewable Energy)rn- Collaborate with development partners (DFID, World Bank, IFC)rn- Review agreements (MOUs, Joint Ventures) and support CSR projects.

• Country Coordinator for the Cross Border for Local Value Program

  Nigeria-Canada Trade & Investment Group (NCTIG) - Contract / consultant From May 2021 to August 2021

  National/Country Coordinatorrn- Recruited students/graduates for program participationrn- Collaborated with SERS team, universities, and government agencies- Established partnerships with incubators, accelerators, and startupsrn- Ensured diversity, gender inclusivity, and timely program deliveryrn- Coordinated with sponsors: Carleton University & TIM Review

• Postgraduate Degree in International Dispute Resolution- Arbitration

  Queen Mary, University of London From September 2020 to March 2023
• LLB Senior Status, Law Graduated from a two year accelerated program

  University of Leicester From September 2015 to July 2017
• Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology

  Caritas University From October 2008 to November 2012

• Barrister and Solicitor of Supreme Court of Nigeria

  Nigerian Bar Association Issued November 2018
• Associate Chartered Arbitrator

  The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) Issued November 2020

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