Appointments

Kaizen Academy Limited Appoints Three New Directors

Published

8 months ago

December 18, 2021

As part of its strategic focus to deepen the collective experience of the Board and ensure inclusion and diversity, the Board of Directors of Kaizen Academy Limited, a foremost governance, training and consulting firm, has approved the appointments of Mrs. Aramide Nwokediuko, Mrs. Olubukola Olateru, and Mrs. Adeola Olumeyan as Independent Non-Executive Directors.

They join Mrs. Mercy Edukugho-Aminah (Chairperson), Mr. Shofola Osho, Mrs Favour Uddomessien (MD/CEO) and the Co-Founder, Mr. Ayokunle Ayoko on the Board. In a statement signed by the Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Lilian Obiageli, the appointments were effective September 28, 2021.

Commenting on the appointments, the Chairperson explained that the appointees were distinguished and proven experts in the field of law and governance; which were some of the core focus areas for the firm hence the Board was convinced of their ability to bring to bear, their extensive experience to the Board.

The details of the appointees are as follows:

Aramide Nwokediuko

Aramide spent over a decade with one of the top law firms in Nigeria – Banwo & Ighodalo, and was involved in the some of the biggest acquisitions in the fast-moving consumer goods and the banking industries.

Aramide is currently the Group Company Secretary and Head of Legal of CFAO Nigeria. She has authored many articles in leading law publications and also delivered several presentations on diverse subjects. She is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, the International Trademark Association, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Arbitrators (UK and Nigeria).

Olubukola Olateru

Olubukola is a dynamic business lawyer, Chartered Secretary, Governance and Compliance professional with professional experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating international legal instruments.

Olubukola is a well presented and highly personable lawyer who possesses excellent organizational skills, and an eye for detail. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and also the Company Secretary/Legal Adviser for Friesland Wampico Nigeria Plc.

Adeola Olumeyan

Adeola is a chartered Company Secretary with experience in policy development, board advisory, corporate governance, compliance, risk, negotiations, and intellectual property. She is a Certified Corporate Governance Board Auditor and Trainer.

She is a Notary Public, Certified Corporate Governance/Board Auditor and Trainer who is skilled in public speaking, staff training and corporate event management.

Adeola holds an LLB Degree from the Lagos State University. She also holds an MBA from the Lagos Business School. She is also the Assistant General Counsel/Company Secretary for Channels Television.

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Appointments

UBA Appoints New Group Managing Director, Executive Board Members

United Bank for Africa appointed Oliver Alawuba to oversee the bank’s operations across 20 African countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and the United Arab Emirates.

Published

1 week ago

August 2, 2022

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United Bank for Africa, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has appointed Oliver Alawuba as Group Managing Director to oversee the bank’s operations across 20 African countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and the United Arab Emirates.

The bank that was just licensed to operate in the United Arab Emirates disclosed in a press release signed by Bili A. Odum, Group Company Secretary.

Mr. Alawuba is expected to resume his new position on August 1, 2022, subject to approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Oliver Alawuba joined UBA in 1997 and has held a series of senior positions, including as the CEO of UBA Ghana, the CEO of UBA, Africa and most recently, as Group Deputy Managing Director.

UBA Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, stated ‘I am very pleased to announce Oliver Alawuba as the new Group Managing Director of the UBA Group. Oliver has extensive experience in Nigeria and our African network and is well equipped to advance our pan-African and global strategy.

I have no doubt that Oliver will build on the legacy of Kennedy Uzoka, who has exemplified transformational leadership by championing a customer-first philosophy; launching our twentieth operation in Africa, UBA Mali; acquiring a wholesale banking licence for UBA UK in the United Kingdom; and opening our fourth global operation, UBA Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates”.

Oliver Alawuba expressed his commitment to his new role as Group Managing Director saying “I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this great institution and would like to thank the UBA Group Chairman and the members of the Board of Directors for the confidence they have put in me to deliver the mandate.”

Other executive appointments are:

Ms. Sola Yomi-Ajayi, Executive Director, Treasury and International Banking. Sola has been with the Group since 2004 and has considerable international experience, culminating in her appointment as CEO of UBA America.
Mr. Ugochukwu Nwagodoh, Executive Director, Finance and Risk Management. Ugo joined the Group from PwC in October 2004. He has since held a series of significant roles in the areas of performance management, compliance, financial control and reporting.
Mr. Alex Alozie, Executive Director and Group Chief Operating Officer, who joined the Group in 2019 and has driven the Group’s digital transformation and operational efficiencies.
Ms. Emem Usoro, Executive Director, North Bank. Emem joined the Group in 2011 and has served in a series of senior regional appointments across Nigeria, covering the retail, corporate and public sectors.

The appointments as after the following executive directors retired: Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, Mr. Uche Ike, Mr. Chukwuma Nweke, Mr. Ibrahim Puri and Mr. Chiugo Ndubisi.

Appointments

Ellah Lakes Appoints Paul Farrer as Deputy Managing Director

Ellah Lakes Plc has appointed Mr. Paul Farrer as its new Deputy Managing Director to oversee the company’s operational growth and development.

Published

1 week ago

August 1, 2022

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Ellah Lakes Plc has appointed Mr. Paul Farrer as its new Deputy Managing Director to oversee the company’s operational growth and development.

Ellah Lakes announced in a statement signed by Olumoroti Alli, a staff of OAKE Legal, ( the Company Secretary).

Prior to his appointment, Paul Farrer was the Country Manager for Innscor International, then the Group Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer of Food Concepts Plc.

His last Seven (7) Years in Nigerian Private Sector have been spent as the CEO of Nascon Allied Industries PLC, leading a team of over 600 staff. NASCON Allied Industries Plc. is also listed on Nigerian Exchange Limited.

Mr. Farrer will be responsible for the operational growth and development of the Company, and the expansion of the Ellah Lakes Staple Crop Processing Zones (SCPZ’s) strategy across Nigeria.

Commenting on the appointment, the Chief Executive Officer, Chuka Mordi said “We are very happy and excited about the extremely valuable addition of Paul to the team. He has a proven track record both internationally and in Nigeria”.

“We have set ambitious growth targets for Ellah Lakes Plc, and Paul Farrer possesses the wealth of experience required to develop companies in the challenging Nigerian environment. We are very glad to welcome him on board to strengthen the Ellah Lakes Executive team”.

Appointments

Industrial & Medical Gases Nigeria Appoints Aminu Ado as Acting Chairman

Following the demise of Mr. Abiodun Olabode Alabi, the Board of Directors of Industrial & Medical Gases Nigeria Plc has appointed Mr. Aminu Ado as the Acting Chairman.

Published

3 weeks ago

July 20, 2022

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Following the demise of Mr. Abiodun Olabode Alabi, the Board of Directors of Industrial & Medical Gases Nigeria Plc has appointed Mr. Aminu Ado as the Acting Chairman.

This was stated in a statement signed by Aderonke Segun-Alabi (Mrs), Company Secretary.

Aminu Ado Profile

Mr. Aminu Ado holds a Master’s degree in Financial Management from the Robert Gordon University (RGU), Aberdeen, UK. He also has a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) (Executive) from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

He is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), United Kingdom, a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) and the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).

Aminu is currently the Managing Director, TY Holdings Limited and was appointed a Non-Executive Director of IMG in January 2022.