Head of Legal
First Power Electricity Distribution Company Ltd

Onyishi Linda Njideka is an accomplished legal practitioner and power sector professional whose career reflects deep expertise in utility regulation, litigation management, and corporate legal strategy within Nigeria’s evolving electricity industry.

A native of Nsukka Local Government Area in Enugu State, Linda obtained her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) in 1999 and was subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar (BL) after completing her training at the Nigerian Law School in 2003.

With over two decades of professional experience in the Nigerian power sector, Linda has built a reputation for legal excellence, strategic advisory, and regulatory compliance. Her journey in the electricity industry began at the operational level when she served as an Enumerator and Marketer with the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA) in Kontagora between 2003 and 2007, gaining invaluable grassroots insight into the sector’s commercial and operational dynamics.

She later advanced to the role of Legal Officer at the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) from 2008 to 2013, where she provided legal advisory services and supported regulatory and operational compliance during a critical period in Nigeria’s electricity sector reforms.

Linda further strengthened her professional profile during her tenure at Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), where she served for over a decade. As Manager Legal and Supervisor of Litigation for the South East Region (2014–2025), she led complex litigation processes, managed high-stakes regulatory matters, and provided strategic legal guidance that supported operational stability and regulatory compliance across the region.

Currently serving as Head of Legal at First Power Electricity Distribution Company Ltd, Linda oversees the company’s legal and regulatory affairs, ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks while supporting corporate governance and strategic business initiatives. She is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCArb), having earned her chartered arbitration credentials in 2019, and is also a certified Business Development Service Provider (2024).

Recognized for her proactive leadership style, strong analytical ability, and exceptional interpersonal skills, Linda is widely respected for her result-oriented approach and her capacity to align legal frameworks with business growth and operational efficiency within the power sector.

Beyond her professional commitments, Linda is a devoted family person, happily married with two children. She remains a confident team player and a respected voice within Nigeria’s legal and electricity industry circles.