Commenting on the appointment, Joseph Pagop Noupoué, Non-Executive Chair of Savannah Energy, said:
“I am delighted to welcome Kehinde to the Board. He is an internationally respected legal professional with a proven track record of supporting dynamic, high-growth organisations such as Savannah. I believe his expertise will be instrumental as the Company continues to execute its growth strategy across Africa.”
Kehinde Ogunwumiju expressed enthusiasm about joining Savannah Energy at a critical stage in its expansion:
“I am pleased to be joining Savannah at this important stage in its growth and look forward to applying my experience in this role. I am excited to work with the Board and executive management team as the Company pursues its ambitious and wide-ranging objectives.”
About Kehinde Olamide Ogunwumiju
Kehinde is the Managing Partner at Afe Babalola & Co, a leading African law firm. Appointed in 2017, he remains one of the youngest Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN), the country’s equivalent of a King’s Counsel. His extensive legal practice includes successfully representing the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation in over 100 disputes, as well as the Federal Republic of Nigeria in multiple international cases, including a near US$5 billion claim at the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) in Washington, D.C.
In recognition of his contributions, Kehinde was awarded the Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) in 2023. He holds multiple professional affiliations, including:
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), UK
- Member of the Nigerian Bar Association
- Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN)
- Member of the International Bar Association
- Member of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines & Agriculture
- Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN)
Kehinde’s academic background includes an LL.B with Honours from the University of Ibadan, a B.L. from the Nigerian Law School (2005), and an LL.M. in International Commercial Law from the University of Northumbria, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK (2007).
With his appointment, Savannah Energy strengthens its board with deep legal and arbitration expertise, reinforcing its strategy to expand operations and execute complex projects across Africa.