Head, Regulatory and Corporate Governance at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company

Role Purpose

• The Governance & Regulatory Compliance Manager leads the development and execution of Ikeja Electric's corporate governance, regulatory compliance, sustainability, data protection, and regulatory stakeholder engagement strategy.
• This role carries primary accountability for the organisation's compliance with applicable laws, regulations, industry codes, and corporate governance standards, and acts as a key strategic advisor to Management and the Board on governance, regulatory, and risk matters.
• The incumbent will drive a strong culture of ethical conduct, transparency, accountability, and robust risk management across the organisation, positioning compliance as a strategic enabler of sustainable business performance, not merely a control function.

Role Accountabilities
Regulatory Compliance Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Company's compliance framework to ensure adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, licences, and industry requirements.
• Coordinate the timely preparation and submission of regulatory reports and filings to NERC and other regulatory bodies.
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments, providing timely guidance to Management on emerging obligations and business impacts.
• Track and coordinate the implementation of regulatory directives, decisions, and compliance actions.
• Conduct compliance reviews, gap assessments, audits, and awareness initiatives to strengthen compliance culture and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Maintain compliance registers, trackers, and supporting documentation for audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.

Regulatory & Government Relations:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulators, government agencies, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
• Coordinate the Company's participation in regulatory engagements, industry forums, compliance reviews, and legislative hearings.
• Prepare and review presentations, submissions, position papers, briefing notes, and regulatory correspondence.
• Ensure relevant business representatives are adequately prepared and mobilised for regulatory engagements.
• Monitor regulatory trends and advise Management on associated risks, opportunities, and stakeholder expectations.

Corporate Governance Management:

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Company's corporate governance framework in line with governance codes, regulatory requirements, and Board-approved policies.
• Review and update governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure ongoing effectiveness and compliance.
• Provide governance advisory support to the Board, Management, and business units.
• Coordinate the preparation of governance reports, Board papers, memoranda, and management updates.
• Support departments in the development and review of policies to ensure alignment with governance standards.
• Promote ethical conduct, accountability, and governance awareness through training and engagement initiatives.

Sustainability & Whistleblowing Management:

• Lead the implementation and monitoring of the Company's sustainability and ESG strategy and reporting framework.
• Coordinate sustainability initiatives, monitor ESG performance, and support continuous improvement in environmental and social outcomes.
• Oversee the preparation and publication of sustainability reports and disclosures.
• Administer the whistleblowing programme, ensuring timely escalation, investigation, resolution, and reporting of cases.
• Promote awareness of whistleblowing channels and strengthen the organisation's ethical culture.

Legal Advisory & Business Support:

• Provide legal and regulatory advisory support on power sector regulations, consumer protection matters, industry reforms, and business operations.
• Advise Management on new laws, regulations, directives, and regulatory developments affecting the Company.
• Review and prepare regulatory submissions, legal opinions, stakeholder communications, and position papers.
• Support the resolution of regulatory, customer, and stakeholder complaints and provide legal input on employee disciplinary matters when required.
• Review and support official correspondence and communications across business functions.

Data Protection Management:

• Serve as the Company's Data Protection Officer and oversee compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations.
• Develop and maintain data protection policies, procedures, controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Coordinate data protection audits, regulatory filings, and management reporting.
• Conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and advise on privacy risks associated with new projects, systems, and processes.
• Manage data subject requests, data breach responses, and privacy-related investigations in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Deliver data protection training and awareness programmes to strengthen organisational compliance.

Other Responsibilities:

• Prepare departmental reports, work plans, budgets, and performance updates.
• Identify and manage governance, compliance, regulatory, sustainability, and data privacy risks across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance governance effectiveness, compliance performance, and organizational resilience.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management, Law or any social science related field.
• Experience in Corporate Administration & Planning
• Experience in Policy formulation and implementation
• Minimum of 10 years experience with at least 5 years in a comparable role; Legal, Governance and Regulatory Stakeholder experience will be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Corporate Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Legal Advisory
• Customer Centricity
• Risk Management
• People Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Learning
• Change Management.