Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (Eko Disco) has announced the appointment of Wola Joseph-Condotti as its Interim Chief Executive Officer, following a major board transition triggered by Transgrid Enerco’s takeover of the company’s board.
Her appointment takes effect immediately and follows the resignation of Rekhiat Momoh, who served as Chief Executive Officer for close to two years. The Board commended Momoh for her leadership and contributions to operational improvements and service delivery across Eko Disco’s franchise areas.
As part of the leadership transition, Engr. (Dr.) Olubunmi Peters has been appointed Chairman of the new Board of Directors, alongside Prof. George Nwangwu, Faruk Aliyu, Kolapo Joseph, and Rasheed Olaoluwa. Ayo Gbeleyi remains on the board as the representative of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), ensuring continuity in government oversight.
The Board described Joseph-Condotti’s appointment as a strategic decision anchored on her deep institutional knowledge, leadership capability, and proven execution track record within Nigeria’s power sector.
Prior to this role, she served as Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of West Power & Gas Limited, the former parent company of Eko Disco, where she oversaw strategic and operational direction across the group. She stepped down from that role to assume the interim CEO position.
Joseph-Condotti also previously served as the pioneer Chief Legal & Company Secretariat at EKEDP, and held several senior leadership roles including Head of Regulatory Compliance, Chief Human Resources and Administration Officer, and other cross-functional positions — giving her a rare, end-to-end understanding of the company’s operational, regulatory, and governance architecture.
Joseph-Condotti played a central strategic role in the ₦360 billion (approximately $250 million) acquisition of a 60 per cent controlling stake in Eko Disco by Transgrid Enerco Limited, a consortium of energy and infrastructure investors.
The transaction, finalised in December 2025, ranks among the largest privately negotiated power sector deals in Nigeria since the 2013 electricity privatisation, and marked a major shift in ownership and governance at one of the country’s most economically significant distribution companies.
The deal saw Transgrid Enerco — backed by long-term infrastructure capital — assume board control, setting the stage for a renewed focus on operational performance, infrastructure investment, and customer experience.
Joseph-Condotti is widely recognised as a thought leader in the power and energy sector, with strong interests in renewable energy, sustainability, carbon markets, and energy transition frameworks.
She holds a Law degree from the University of Ibadan, an LLM from Harvard Law School, and an MBA from INSEAD Business School, underscoring a blend of legal, financial, and strategic expertise that aligns with the sector’s increasing complexity.
Her achievements have earned her multiple accolades, including recognition on the Legal 500 GC Powerlist: Nigeria (2024), reflecting her influence within the legal and energy ecosystems.
Beyond executive management, Joseph-Condotti is active in energy policy and sector discourse, participating in national forums that advocate for sound regulation, private-sector participation, and reforms required to unlock Nigeria’s electricity market.
She is also involved in discussions around smart grids, renewable integration, sustainability, and cost-reflective tariffs, which remain central to the long-term viability of Nigeria’s power sector.
Joseph-Condotti’s appointment comes at a time when Eko Disco — and Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector more broadly — face mounting pressure to improve service reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Eko Disco serves parts of Lagos State and its environs, one of Nigeria’s most economically active regions, making leadership stability and execution capacity especially critical.
Speaking on her appointment, Joseph-Condotti said she is honoured to serve during this transition period and looks forward to working with the Board and management team to consolidate gains, strengthen execution, and deliver improved outcomes for customers and stakeholders.
