By Modupe Gbadeyanka
After being sold to Zinox Group recently, one of the mail e-commerce firms in Nigeria, Konga, has announced the appointment of Mr Olusiji Ijogun as its new Chairman.
Mr Ijogun is replacing former owner of Konga, Mr Sim Shagaya, who stepped down after the company was sold.
The new Chairman is a notable figure in the corporate world, having worked in leading firms in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, including UAC of Nigeria Plc, Unilever Plc and Honeywell Group amongst others.
According to Zinox Group’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Gideon Ayogu, disclosed that Mr Ijogun’s appointment takes effect from Sunday, April 1, 2018.
He stated that the company was confident that the appointee will use his wealth of experience across several brands and sectors to position Konga on a path of sound corporate governance and a greater share of the e-commerce market in Nigeria and beyond.
Mr Ijogun is armed with over three decades of top-notch performance in finance and management which he has brought to bear on the fortunes of a number of thriving businesses across various sectors.
He holds a B.Sc (Hons) degree from the Faculty of Business Administration from the University of Lagos (UNILAG). He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accountants UK and Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. He currently serves as the Chairman of Ackmen Nigeria Limited and CEO of Innodel Consulting.
Aduragbemi Omiyale