Ozioma is a Partner at Stren & Blan Partners, leading the Energy, Finance and Infrastructure Practice Group. She has garnered years of experience advising on various aspects of banking and project financing of cumulatively over USD$3 billion, involving Nigerian and foreign financial institutions, export credit agencies, government funds and the private sector.

Ozioma’s exceptional advisory services cover secured and unsecured cross-border lending, project finance, syndicated lending, structured finance, and general corporate and commercial guidance, some of which have received global recognition.

Her expertise also shines in the energy sector, particularly Oil & Gas and Power. She has advised on significant deals, including the acquisition of major IOCs in Nigeria, the financing of Liquified Petroleum Gas depots, and facilitating funding for key oil and gas companies. Ozioma is currently playing an instrumental role in the establishment of a state and private sector led electricity market in eastern Nigeria. She has been a driving force behind advancing renewable energy initiatives and has played a vital role in facilitating the growth of solar mini-grid projects, all aimed at ensuring electricity access for off-grid communities in Nigeria.

Ozioma excels in infrastructure advisory and public-private partnerships (PPP). She recently advised a leading telecommunications provider in a headline PPP intervention road project with the Federal Government of Nigeria which saw to the implementation of the Road Infrastructure Tax Credit Scheme (RITC).

Ozioma’s dedication and excellence have earned her accolades, including the IFLR 1000 Rising Star in 2021 and 2022, as well as recognition by the Legal 500 Directory. Her expertise is a driving force in the energy, finance, and infrastructure sectors, making her an invaluable asset to Stren & Blan Partners and the clients she serves.