Lilian Ezeilo

Lilian possesses over 20 years’ experience in Oil & Gas (Downstream & Upstream) and Marine Operations. Her suite of expertise spans Legal advisory, Sales, Regulatory Compliance, Government Liaison, Strategic Planning, and Cross-border Trading. This diverse skill set positions her well to contribute effectively in various capacities within the Petrolex Oil and Gas Limited.

Prior to her joining the organisation in 2010, she had spent 8 years of her career trajectory with the G-Eurafric Oil and Coastal Services Group playing a pivotal role in the implementation of best legal processes and system that successfully supported the group’s Dawes Island upstream asset within the OML 54, serving as the Legal Adviser/Company Secretary of the group. She also advised on a myriad of multi-million dollar downstream business deals– Refined product importation, dedicated tankage/throughputs, tank-farm facility leases, trade lines, charterparties, etc. Aside her legal expertise, Lilian assumed broader responsibilities, leading the Operations, Sales and Distribution arm of the group.

Lilian is distinguished by her exceptional ability to drive results by her top-notch barrier-breaking skill and a strong commitment to cost reduction goals, which elevates the organisation's overall profitability, bolstering shareholder value.

Lilian holds a Bachelor of Laws degree (LL. B) from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree in International Business Law and Maritime Law from the University of London. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb), United Kingdom, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the Institute of Petroleum and Energy Marketers.

• Overseeing strategic planning and business development initiatives
• Leading operational excellence programs across the organization
• Developing and implementing corporate growth strategies
• Managing key stakeholder relationships and strategic partnerships
• Driving innovation and digital transformation initiatives