Jobs/Appointments
3 Directors Leave Notore Chemicals, 3 Others Join
By Dipo Olowookere
Mr Odoliyi Lolomari and two other directors on the board of Notore Chemical Industries Plc have left the company.
While Mr Lolomari retired as a non-executive director of Notore Chemicals, Mr Geoffroy Dedieu and Mr Bernard Longe both resigned their appointments as non-executive directors of the firm.
It was disclosed that their exit from the company was effective from Friday, December 14, 2018.
Mr Lolomari, armed with over 45 years’ experience in the petroleum industry, was a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics which he obtained from the University of London in 1960 and a Diploma in Technology which he obtained in 1961 from the Imperial College (DCI) London.
Mr Lolomari is a Fellow of the Institute of Petroleum, London and the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society.
He joined the Board of Notore Chemical Industries Plc April 27, 2007 and has served on the board as a non-executive Director for a period of 11 years.
Among other board roles, Mr Lolomari also served as the Chairman of the Board Audit Committee.
For Mr Geoffroy Dedieu, who joined the board of the company on February 8, 2011, served as a non-executive director for over 7 years.
He also served on the Board Audit Committee and Board Technical Committee.
On his part, Mr Bernard Longe joined the firm’s board on November 17, 2011 and served for 7 years. Among other Board roles, Mr Longe also served on the Board Finance Committee and Board Technical Committee.
In the statement, board expressed its appreciation to the departing directors for their commitment, leadership and extensive contributions to the Company and wished them all the very best in their future endeavours.
Meanwhile, three new appointments have been made by the board of Notore Chemicals and they are Mr Ovie Ukiri, Mr Olusoii Adekunle Emiola and Mr Tseyi Louis Hammond, all as non-executive directors.
The board said it was confident that the appointment of the above directors to the board would support the continued success of the company and be instrumental in driving the growth strategy of the business.
Mr Ovie Ukiri is a legal luminary with over 28 years’ experience in the legal sector, with a focus on commercial law practice. He is currently the founding partner in Ukiri & Lijadu, a full serviced Corporate and Commercial law practice, specializing in Energy, Oil & Gas, Company Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law.
Mr Ukiri holds a B Soc. Sci. (Hons) Law and Economics from Leeds University and an LLM (Tax Law) from Kings College, London.
He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and is a CEDR accredited Mediator.
On his part, Mr Olusoii Adekunle Emiola is an experienced professional with a successful career in the Insurance Industry. He is currently the Managing Director of TY Holdings Limited, with a mandate to provide strategic leadership, direction and guidance, in line with approved plans.
For Mr Tseyi Louis, he is a finance professional with over 1 7 years’ experience in the finance sector. His career has involved successfully establishing business lines and products through strategic assessment of the financial market.
He is currently a Deputy General Manager at FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited and possesses a comprehensive understanding of the investment banking capital structures. Mr Hammond is uniquely positioned to provide investment advice across the developed and developing markets.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Lagos Television (LTV 8), Alausa, Ikeja, has a new General Manager, and he is Mr Kayode Oyekanmi, replacing Mrs Sola Kosoko, who was ousted by the Lagos State government.
Mr Oyekanmi was presented with his letter of appointment on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, in a brief ceremony.
The new General Manager of the state-owned broadcast station was tasked with using his vast experience in the media space to take LTV 8 to greater heights.
Mr Agoro expressed confidence in Mr Oyekanmi’s capacity to reposition Lagos Television and wished him a successful and impactful tenure of office.
Prior to his appointment, Mr Oyekanmi served as the Director of Strategy Centre at the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, a position he has held since 2022.
A seasoned brand communications practitioner, Mr Oyekanmi has over three decades of professional experience spanning both the private and public sectors, with expertise in Advertising, Public Relations, and global export services.
He commenced his public service career as a Public Affairs Practitioner on March 1, 2000, with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy.
The new LTV boss, a Lagos State indigene from Isale Eko, Lagos Island, has received several awards in recognition of his dedication, hard work, and commitment to the journalism profession.
He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Education from Lagos State University.
He is an active Member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
In addition, he is a voracious reader and a passionate lawn tennis player, and currently serves as the Charter President of the Lagos State Ministry of Information Toastmasters Club.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A retired Major-General, Mr Adeyinka Famadewa, has been appointed as the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Homeland Security.
The appointee retired from the military after over three decades, with experience in national security strategy, intelligence fusion, counter-terrorism operations, and international security diplomacy.
His career reflects a rare blend of operational excellence, strategic foresight, and institutional leadership in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests, a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr George Akume, said.
It was disclosed that Mr Famadewa was chosen for the position because of his exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.
The notice said the appointment underscores the commitment of the administration of Mr Tinubu to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration in addressing emerging security threats across the country.
The President expressed confidence that Mr Famadewa’s appointment will further enhance the government’s efforts toward achieving a safer and more secure Nigeria through improved coordination of homeland security initiatives, intelligence integration, and proactive risk management.
He also urged him to deploy his wealth of experience, professionalism, and strategic insight in advancing national security objectives and supporting the administration’s agenda.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
In a bid to strengthen its board and support its transformation goals, FCMB Group Plc has appointed the chairman of the board of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Mrs Adepeju Adebajo, as an independent non-executive director.
A statement signed by the company secretary, Mrs Olufunmilayo Adelabu, disclosed that the appointment has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
She brings to the board over 30 years of experience across industry, renewable energy, agriculture, finance and consulting. She has worked with teams and clients in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, helping them grow and multiply impact.
Throughout her career, Mrs Adebajo has led teams through change and growth. She previously worked at Lafarge Africa Plc, and was once the chief executive of Mouka Limited, Lumos Nigeria, UTC Nigeria Plc and an Assistant General Manager at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. She is a Transformation Lead at Etex Group (Nigerite and Emenite Limited).
In 2025, she founded Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria, affiliated with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and serves on the World Economic Forum Council on Climate and Nature Governance (2025-2027).
Mrs Adebajo holds a Master’s and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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