Tunji Mayaki

Mr. Tunji Mayaki holds degrees in the Social Sciences & in Law and started his legal career with the law firm then known as Ajumogobia, Okeke Oyebode & Aluko honing his skills in commercial law, and dispute resolution. He also had a stint in the Banking and Asset Management sector, culminating in the role of pioneer Vice President, Legal & Compliance of Nigeria’s leading Asset Management firm, Asset & Resource Management Company Ltd, ARM.

He joined Shell’s Nigerian operations in 1996 as Legal Adviser, Contracting & Projects, and was pioneer Legal Adviser & Company Secretary of Shell Exploration & Production Africa Limited, following the creation of its African regional office in 2004.

He transferred to The Hague, The Netherlands, in 2006 as Senior Legal Counsel supporting Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) Contracts for Shells global Gas & Power Business, with responsibility for the provision of legal support, to the Group’s Engineering Procurement and Construction projects in Western Europe, China, and South America.

He returned to Nigeria in 2009 to assume the role of Country Head of Legal & Group Company Secretary for Shell Companies in Nigeria. In 2012, he joined Addax Petroleum, as Deputy Managing Director, maintaining responsibility for overseeing its Legal, Supply Chain Management and Regulatory Affairs Business Groups.