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Airtel Nigeria Chooses Godfrey Efeurhobo as Chief Commercial Officer

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The current Home Broadband Director of Airtel Nigeria, Mr Godfrey Efeurhobo, has been appointed as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

A statement from the company said Mr Efeurhobo will be responsible for Airtel Nigeria’s commercial team comprising regional operations’ teams, central sales and distribution, retail, customer service, brand and marketing.

The CCO, whose appointment takes effect on Monday, October 18, 2021, will report to the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director as a member of the Executive Council.

According to the MD/CEO of Airtel Nigeria, Mr Surendran Chemmekonkil, the appointment of Mr Efeurhobo was in fulfilment of Airtel’s commitment to continue to take big bets on Nigerian talents, reward consistent performance and provide the right leadership structure that will delight and exceed customers’ expectations.

“Airtel will continue to empower exceptional local talents in line with our corporate philosophy of recognizing and rewarding high performers.

“Without a doubt, Efeurhobo is an exceptional talent who is not only passionate about the Airtel brand but truly understands the customer and is committed to providing solutions to their needs.

“We are confident that under his leadership, Airtel will continue to prioritize the customer and constantly go the extra mile to delight and deliver an exceptional experience to all our customers,” he said.

Mr Efeurhobo brings to his new role over 20 years of experience, most of which has been in the telecommunications industry with 16 years in Airtel Nigeria where he progressively held a variety of senior roles including Chief Sales and Distribution Officer, Regional Operations Director South Region, Director Commercial Strategy and Planning, Director Programs and Strategy among others. He is currently the Director Home Broadband Business, a position he has held since July 2019.

Mr Efeurhobo started his professional career with PricewaterhouseCoopers Nigeria before joining Econet Wireless Nigeria in 2002. He is a dynamic professional with experience and exposure spanning across Legal and Corporate Advisory Services, Sales and Distribution, Commercial Strategy and Planning, Operations Management, Program Management, Executive and Stakeholder Management.

He is an Alumnus of a number of prestigious institutions of higher learning including London Business School, University of Liverpool, University of Lagos and Ambrose Alli University.

Modupe Gbadeyanka is a fast-rising journalist with Business Post Nigeria. Her passion for journalism is amazing. She is willing to learn more with a view to becoming one of the best pen-pushers in Nigeria. Her role models are the duo of CNN's Richard Quest and Christiane Amanpour.

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Kayode Oyekanmi Replaces Sola Kosoko as LTV General Manager

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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.

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Tinubu Chooses Famadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security

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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.

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FCMB Fortifies Board With Appointment of LSETF Chair Adepeju Adebajo

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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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