Christopher John Okeke

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Christopher John Okeke brings experience in commercial law, diplomacy and company governance to Seplat Energy’s board. He became an independent non-executive director on 1 December 2023. After completing a master’s degree in law at Georgetown in 1979, he entered the Nigerian Bar in 1980 and co-founded Ajumogobia & Okeke four years later.

Okeke remained the firm’s managing partner until retiring in 2009. His legal work included leading its project-financing and privatisation practice for investors and banks, as well as advising diplomatic missions and development organisations. His board experience includes Cadbury Nigeria, Indorama Petrochemicals Nigeria and Asset and Resource Management, alongside chairing ARM Pension Managers. Between 2017 and 2020, he served as Nigeria’s ambassador to Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. His professional interests also extend into agribusiness.