Project Power

CHISOM SAMANTHA UWAZURUONYE

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Please find enclosed my curriculum vitae.

I have been working with Tolaram Group since November 2013 from its Lagos, Nigeria office but moved over to the Singapore office from January 2017-Februrary 2020. I am currently working on the development and financing of a deep sea port project of 3 container berths, with capabilities of a dry and liquid bulk in Nigeria. I am involved in regulatory procedures, undertaking steps to meet the statutory requirements and the legal due diligence of subcontractors, equity partners and lenders. I work closely with the Nigerian Ports Authority, being the regulatory body overseeing all port activities in Nigeria and also a stakeholder in the project. With my involvement in an infrastructure project of this magnitude in Nigeria, which is arguably the first of its kind, I have equipped myself with core knowledge in understanding key project financing agreements such as the EPC Contract, Concession Agreement and a Sub-Concession Agreement, amongst others. My involvement as part of the development team, has added a much needed on-the-ground experience and knowledge in reviewing and negotiating projects documents to my portfolio. Working with project counterparts like China Harbour Engineering Company in China as both equity partner and lender and CMA Terminals in France as Sub-Contractor has widened my parameters in the working environment of project finance, due diligence, compliance and risk management. I am effective because I execute my tasks with efficiency, decisiveness and I draw on resources available to achieve my goals that are set within the desired time, structure and process. With my experience in working for a multinational and diverse company like Tolaram Group, I have proven to be a valuable team member and an effective communicator. Professional Work Experience

Legal Counsel

Tolaram Group, Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise Nigeria and Singapore November 2013-Present

The Lekki Port Project in Lagos State is being developed by Tolaram Group, Singapore and China Harbour Engineering Company, China and other major counterparties as a deep sea port within the Lagos Free Trade Zone. Lekki Port is being designed to be a modern, efficient facility, which will offer 3 container berths, 1 liquid berth and 1 dry bulk terminals of international standards. All the marine structures are designed and constructed to allow for a dredged depth of 16.5 meters that will enable the port to handle up to fully loaded 10,000 TEU container vessels. When completed, the Lekki Port will be equipped to handle an estimated 2.7 million TEUs, 16.7 million MT (metric ton) liquid cargos and 4.0 million MT dry bulk cargos annually.

Greenfield Port Project in Nigeria

This is the first greenfield port project in Nigeria and therefore unprecedented in many areas of law. This made it paramount to review and analyse all project documents, agreements and permits of the project with scrutiny.

Involved in discussing and negotiating commercial and legal issues of project documents, analysing the various risk matrix in the project and ensuring that all due diligence is carried out to international banking standards

Management

To manage and liaise with all stakeholders, federal and state regulatory bodies, investors and the lending group

Build and leverage relationship opportunities

Build and leverage relationships with government officials, consultants, internal and external legal advisors, financial institutions and the various team members within the port development team

Equity

Involved all due diligence and documents to ensure that equity of US$221 million was injected seamlessly into the project by China Harbour Engineering Company

Financing

Involved in the reviewing of financing documents, including Facility Agreement with China Development Bank for a debt of US$ 629 million and undertaking all due diligence necessary for the financing process

Due diligence

Undertaking a high level due diligence of all equity stakeholders and lender, facilitating an effective compliance program and coordinating industry procedures Legal Counsel

Tolaram Group, MBH Power Limited

July 2015—October 2016

MBH Power Limited, a member of the Tolaram Group is a total energy solutions company with its focus on transmission, distribution and non-conventional power generation. It embarked on its first infrastructure project to develop a 300MW independent power generation in Nigeria.

Involvement of all project documents and permits from relevant government agencies To review all project documents and obtain all permits and licences To partake in negotiations and discussions with regulatory agencies, its legal advisors and potential financial institutions

Compliance of statutory provisions in the power sector To ensure that all statutory requirements are complied with in both federal and state levels

Team Work

Strategising in the day to day development plan of the project with the various team members Legal Counsel

Hyflux Limited-Tolaram Group, Yewa Water Company Limited April 2014-January 2015

Hyflux is an integrated environmental solutions provider for water and power, with track record of implementing 1,300 water plants in over 400 locations globally. Hyflux offer full turnkey solutions for membrane based sea water desalination, water recycling (treated sewage into potable water), waste water treatment and surface water.

Involvement of all project documents and permits from relevant government agencies To review all project documents and obtain all permits and licences To partake in negotiations and discussions with regulatory agencies, its legal advisors and potential financial institutions

Compliance of statutory provisions in the power sector To ensure that all statutory requirements are complied with both federal and state levels Associate

ILS Attorneys Solicitors & Barristers

November 2012 to October 2013

Meeting and interviewing clients to provide necessary advice and services

Taking client’s instructions and drafting documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client’s need

Negotiating with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives

Researching case law to ensure accuracy of advice and procedure

Working in a team to ensure necessary progress

Company Secretarial matters

Due diligence and compliance matters

Regulatory procedures

EDUCATION

Solicitor and Barrister of the Supreme Court of Nigeria Law School, November (2012) LLB Girne American University, Cyprus (2011)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal skills

Well versed in management of teams and coordination Language: English

REFERENCE

Available on request.

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