Meet our Group Contracts Manager, Emeka Ottih
Emeka obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and thereafter attended the Nigerian Law School in the year 1999 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in January 2001.
Emeka commenced active legal practice in the Port Harcourt-based Oil and Gas Law firm of Dr T. C. Osanakpo & Co as an Associate Legal Counsel, gaining experience in litigation and corporate legal practice. Emeka thereafter joined the Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) in the year 2005 first as a Tenders Board Secretary and later as a Contract Specialist supporting various functions and Projects within SNEPCo, notably, the Bonga FPSO at the closeout stage.
Emeka joined WorleyParsons/DeltaAfrik in the year 2009 primarily to support ExxonMobil’s US$ 2 billion-plus Major Integrity Programs(MIPS) as a Senior Contract Lead with a focus on major Offshore / Onshore Pipeline and related Facilities Projects working out of both WorleyParsons/DeltaAfrik and ExxonMobil Project offices. With over 16 years of experience, Emeka has a deep knowledge of the oil & gas sector and vast on-the-job training and formal international training in managing major and high-risk projects from a Contract Management and Legal perspective with a focus on ensuring project objectives are achieved with minimal impact to all parties.
Emeka joined Oilserv in the year 2011 and has supported various Projects and functions within the Oilserv Group over the years.
He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, an affiliate of the International Association for Contracts and Commercial Managers (IACCM) USA.
