Clients We Serve

1. What types of clients does PIIL serve?

PIIL works with a diverse range of clients across the electricity and energy ecosystem. Our clients include:

• Governments and regulators involved in power sector reform and policy development

• Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and renewable energy developers

• Investors and financiers, including DFIs, commercial banks, and private equity firms

• Distribution and Transmission Companies seeking regulatory, compliance, and governance advisory

• Legal and corporate advisory teams requiring specialist energy law input

• Digital infrastructure developers, such as data centres and industrial parks

• Crypto mining operators seeking regulatory-compliant power solutions

• Multilateral institutions supporting reform, energy transition, and infrastructure development

2. Do you work only with Nigerian clients?

While we are deeply rooted in Nigeria’s electricity market, PIIL serves both local and international clients, with particular focus on Africa. We advise:

• Foreign investors looking to enter or expand in the Nigerian or West African energy space

• Multinational firms, international law firms, and energy developers operating across borders

• African governments and institutions seeking reform expertise or market transition support

We are also experienced in cross-border electricity trading arrangements and regional energy policy frameworks such as the West African Power Pool (WAPP).

3. Which sectors do you specialize in?

PIIL specializes in the power and energy sector, with cross-cutting expertise in:

• Electricity market development

• Development of power plants, both fossil fuel and renewables

• Power purchase transactions

• Energy trading and brokerage

• Public-private partnerships (PPPs) and infrastructure investment

• Energy transition, ESG, and climate strategy

• Legal risk and regulatory compliance

• Board-level advisory and governance

We also support industries highly dependent on energy, such as manufacturing, digital infrastructure, and mining.

4. Do you provide support to public sector institutions?

Yes. Our founder’s extensive C-suite experience in government, including Presidential advisory uniquely positions PIIL to support:

• Ministries and regulatory agencies

• State governments and newly established state electricity regulators

• Development finance institutions and donor-funded energy reform programs

We assist with legal reform, market design, policy development, capacity building, and transaction structuring.

5. Can you help private sector companies expand across Africa?

Yes. We help clients navigate:

• Regional regulatory environments

• Licensing, compliance, and investment frameworks in other African jurisdictions

• Bilateral trading opportunities and infrastructure partnerships

We also provide advisory on engaging with regional institutions such as ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERERA) and WAPP.