ECOLAW Firm Advises on ₦600m+ Community Electrification Project

Case Details Summary

Category
Commercials
Industry
Energy & Infrastructure
Practice Areas
Corporate & Commercial / Regulatory / Environment
Client
Preslyn Resources Limited
Project
Electrification and Installation Works across Tunu, Bilabiri 1 & 2 and Letugbene Communities, Bayelsa State
Project Value
Over ₦600 million
Period
2023–2025
Key Result
Improved contractual structure, risk allocation and compliance oversight for a ₦600m+ infrastructure project.

Overview

ECOLAW FIRM acted as Legal Adviser on electrification and installation works across Tunu, Bilabiri 1 & 2, and Letugbene communities in Bayelsa State.

The project exceeded ₦600 million in value and required ongoing legal support across contracting, logistics, personnel, regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement.

The Challenge

Infrastructure projects involving multiple communities and operational stakeholders require legal structures capable of coordinating contractors, suppliers, personnel and regulatory obligations.

The project also required attention to HSE issues and community engagement alongside conventional contractual matters.

ECOLAW Firm’s Role

ECOLAW FIRM provided:

  • Advice on contractual frameworks
  • Drafting and review of project agreements
  • Subcontract agreements
  • Supply agreements
  • Legal consultancy relating to personnel
  • Equipment and materials advisory
  • Regulatory compliance
  • HSE advisory
  • Community and stakeholder engagement
  • Company secretarial support

Outcome

The project progressed with clearer contractual structures, improved risk allocation, and enhanced compliance oversight.

The firm's ability to listen to a client's peculiar needs is highly commendable.

- PRESLYN RESOURCES LIMITED