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Banker Tasks Leaders on Innovation, Unveils Report on Millennial Employees
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A Marketing Communication professional and employee with one of the leading commercial banks in Nigeria, Mr Nduneche Ezurike, has advocated a revolutionary shift in employee management in the modern workplace.
Mr Ezurike, in his research work titled ‘Employee MarketPlace- a study on employee engagement and workplace innovation in the millennial age,’ cautioned that organizations seeking to create happy moments and fat pay cheques as a strategy for achieving improved productivity are in for hard times in the era of the millennials.
He advised that they should instead pay greater attention to creating enabling environment which harnesses individual talents in the work place.
According to him, “In the era of innovation, there is little correlation between organizations with the highest wage package and its net productivity.”
He revealed that the Employee Marketplace is an engagement design which seeks to harness employee self-interest to unlock organizational benefits of innovation and business growth.
“‘Employee Marketplace’ as a management model,” he declared, noting that it “provides a new paradigm on multi-teaming, employee self-interest and enterprise innovation.”
The banker declared that forward-looking organizations must deliberately renew their attention on the traditional three Cs: communication, collaboration and community, stating that since engagement remains essentially an emotional activity involving passion, empathy and creativity, hence efforts to advance digital transformation must first understand employee self- interest and emotional intelligence.
The report showed how leaders can take advantage of the creative energies and talents of the millennials to achieve innovation within the organization. The three-part Presentation include: a video documentary of professional perspectives on employee engagement, theoretical reviews of the subsisting practices of employee engagement as well as quantitative survey report which the convener conducted in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.(CIBN) titled ‘The Millennial Voice.’
Undertaking a review of the current practice of employee engagement, Mr Ezurike questioned the practical relevance of some of the existing theories on employee happiness, employee motivation and the Employee Engagement-Profit-Chain.
According to some highlights of the report which was done in partnership with CIBN, 41 percent of the millennials state that competitive salary will make them put in their best whilst 59 percent believe that manpower development, reward and recognition will enable them offer their best service.
On the operating culture within their organization, 41 percent of the millennials express dissatisfaction with it whilst 11 percent express confidence with their corporate culture.
The report also showed that 41.4 percent of banks’ current employee engagement activities are focused mainly on employee awareness. This figure is higher than product adoption (20.7 percent), regulatory information (13.8 percent), and change management (13.8 percent) respectively.
Sharing his opinion, Mr Biodun Adedipe, the MD/CEO of Abiodun Adedipe and Co, commended the research initiative as a unique kind of research; an incisive effort to unravel the seeming mystery of the generation X and their work attitudes.
Also, Mr Femi Awoyemi, the chief executive of Proshare, expressed his excitement, stating that ‘the matter which had always been discussed in hushed tones is now brought to the centre of agenda’. He noted the role of generation X to be that of supporter, facilitator and mentor to the young generation rather than competitor.
On his part, President of Association of Corporate Affairs Managers of Banks (ACAMB), Mr Charles Aigbe, lauded the depth of research undertaken by Mr Ezurike noting that it is in line with the association’s current effort to build the capacity of marketing communication professionals in the banking industry.
Mr Michael Ebia, a millennial and CEO of Ade Digital, who confessed he had never witnessed a conversation centred on millennials, praised the session as an insightful one.
“Overall, I now see a wide difference between collaboration and co-operation; I also understand communication more as listening to the millennials,” Mr Ebia declared.
The term Millennials is usually considered to apply to individuals who reached adulthood around the turn of the 21st century.
Millennials are estimated to constitute over 72 percent of the global workforce by the year 2025, whilst over 50 percent of employees in the banking sector are estimated to be in the millennial generation.
The initiative, according to the convener, Mr Ezurike, was designed to arm business leaders with the winning strategies in engaging millennial and Afrilennial employees as well as contribute to the global conversation on the role of millennials in the workplace, especially in mid to large organisations.
By Adedapo Adesanya
Transcorp Hotels Plc has appointed Mrs Awele Vivien Elumelu as the chair of its board, effective January 1, 2026.
Her appointment follows the scheduled retirement of the current chairman, Mr Emmanuel N. Nnorom.
Mrs Elumelu, a medical doctor with an MBBS from the University of Benin (UNIBEN) and clinical experience in Nigeria and the United Kingdom, brings extensive experience in healthcare, insurance, corporate governance, and philanthropy. She is married to the chairman of Transcorp Plc, Mr Tony Elumelu.
She currently chairs Avon Healthcare Limited, a Nigerian health maintenance organisation, and Avon Medical Practice, a network of hospitals and clinics.
She also chairs Heirs Insurance Brokers and serves as a founding Director of Heirs Holdings Limited. Her executive education includes programmes at Harvard Business School, IMD Switzerland, and the London School of Economics.
According to a statement, her appointment highlights a strategic focus on integrating innovation, wellness, and responsible business practices into Transcorp Hotels’ operations. Mrs Elumelu is also a trustee and co-founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, through which she has supported more than 24,000 African entrepreneurs with training, seed capital, and mentorship, while advancing gender inclusion.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr Elumelu tasked his wife to deliver value to stakeholders.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr Awele Elumelu as the board chair of Transcorp Hotels. Her distinguished track record perfectly aligns with our ambition to redefine hospitality through innovation, wellness integration, and responsible business practices. Her strategic insight will be invaluable, as we continue to elevate guest experiences and deliver sustainable value to all stakeholders,” he said.
Transcorp Hotels Plc is the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc. The firm manages prominent properties including the Transcorp Hilton Abuja and the recently launched 5,000-seat Transcorp Centre. It is part of Transcorp Group’s diversified investments across power, hospitality, and energy sectors in Africa.
By Adedapo Adesanya
The Board of Directors of the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has appointed Mr Adeleye Falade as its new chief executive. He is to assume office in April 2026.
Mr Falade joins NLNG from Brunei LNG, where he has been serving in a similar position.
His appointment follows the exit of Mr Philip Mshelbila after more than four years of leadership to assume the position of Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Doha, Qatar. He will officially leave the company on December 31, 2025.
Last weekend, a send-off ceremony was held in Abuja at the weekend to mark the end of the tenure of Mr Mshelbila and was graced by NLNG Directors, executives from shareholder companies, dignitaries from the public sector and energy industry in Nigeria, members of NLNG management, and representatives of various staff groups.
Speaking about the outgoing NLNG helmsman, Mr Olakunle Osobu, NLNG’s Deputy Managing Director, in his remarks described Mr Mshelbila as a man of distinction, an accomplished professional whose expertise spans medicine, environmental health, strategic business leadership, and global gas diplomacy.
He revealed that the outgoing MD stepped in during a period of unprecedented challenges, from the aftermath of COVID-19 and severe flooding that disrupted gas pipelines to vandalism and force majeure declarations by suppliers.
Mr Osobu stated that the global energy turbulence following the Russia–Ukraine war added further strain, but noted that despite these hurdles, NLNG pursued its sustainability goals with courage and innovation.
“Understanding that NLNG needed multiple supply sources, especially with current challenges, Mshelbila championed a bold and strategic pivot to expand NLNG’s feed-gas base beyond the shareholder joint-venture supply chain.
It was also revealed that under his leadership, NLNG negotiated and signed long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with six third-party gas suppliers in August 2025. These GSAs commit to delivering an estimated 1,290 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d) of feed-gas to NLNG, a historic step for the Company, marking a seismic shift,”.
Mr Osobu stated that Mr Mshelbila had championed innovation with a forward-looking approach, inspiring NLNG’s workforce to strengthen their commitment to emissions control and environmental stewardship, adding that Mr Mshelbila redefined NLNG’s business model through its transformation programme, building foundations for future sustainability and value creation.
In her remarks, Mrs Sophia Horsfall, NLNG’s General Manager, External Relations and Sustainable Development, said, “Thank you for your selflessness, for the steadiness of your leadership, for the clarity of your vision, and for the values that guided your every step. You led with humility, yet you inspired greatness. You carried the weight of challenges with calm resolve. You charted a path toward sustainability long before it became fashionable.”
On his part, Mr Mshelbila expressed profound gratitude to NLNG’s shareholders, Board of Directors, staff, and industry partners for their support throughout his tenure.
He praised the Company’s enduring culture of innovation and excellence and affirmed that he would carry these values into his new role at GECF, where he will promote natural gas as a sustainable and reliable energy source.
As Secretary-General of GECF, Mr Mshelbila will strengthen dialogue between gas-producing and gas-consuming nations, advancing stability in the international gas market.
By Adedapo Adesanya
Dangote Group has appointed renowned economist and former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Director, Mr Mahmud Hassan, as its Chief Economist, strengthening its economic advisory capacity at a time of heightened global and domestic market volatility.
In his new role, Mr Hassan, a PhD holder, will serve as the organisation’s top adviser on economic strategy, market trends, and policy implications, reporting directly to the President of Dangote Group, Mr Aliko Dangote, according to a statement by the company.
He brings more than 30 years of experience in economic policy formulation, financial sector regulation, and central banking.
During his long career at the CBN, he held several senior positions, including Director of the Trade and Exchange Department and Director of the Monetary Policy Department.
He also served as Secretary to the Monetary Policy Committee and as Special Assistant on Economic Policy and Research to the CBN Governor.
Beyond Nigeria, Mr Hassan has played a key role in advancing regional economic integration, working as a lead consultant to the African Union Commission on trade integration initiatives and the establishment of the African Monetary Fund.
Academically, he holds a PhD in Economics and an MSc in Energy Economics and Policy from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom, as well as a BSc in Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
He is an alumnus of the Harvard Kennedy School and holds professional certifications as a Bank Examiner and AML CFT Analyst.
Mr Hassan is a Fellow of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Statistical Association, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, and the Compliance Institute of Nigeria.
He is also a prolific researcher with extensive publications in macroeconomics, monetary policy, energy economics, and financial engineering.
In addition to his corporate role, he continues to serve as a visiting professor at several Nigerian universities and is currently the President of the Nigerian Association for Energy Economics.
According to the statement, his appointment underscores Dangote Industries Limited’s focus on deep economic insight and policy intelligence as it navigates evolving market dynamics across Nigeria, Africa, and the global economy.
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