Jobs/Appointments
Coronation Merchant Bank Picks Adegbohungbe as Executive Director/COO
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
An experienced banker, Mr Banjo Adegbohungbe, has been appointed by board of directors Coronation Merchant Bank Limited as an Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the firm.
Mr Adegbohungbe is a seasoned banker with over 25 years of banking experience, covering various aspects of banking including Technology, Payments, International Trade, Fixed Income, Loans, Process Improvement and Product Management.
With his new role, the appointee will be responsible for the Operations; Information Technology; Digital Channels and Administrative Divisions of the bank and its subsidiaries.
Coronation Merchant Bank group was established to fill the gap in a long-undeserved market segment, seeking to address the need for long term capital across key sectors of the economy.
It offers Investment and Corporate Banking; Private Banking/Wealth Management and Global Markets/Treasury Services to its diverse clients.
Furthermore, the lender offers Securities Trading/Brokerage, Asset Management and Trustees services via its subsidiaries; Coronation Securities Limited, Coronation Asset Management Limited and Coronation Trustees Limited respectively.
Commenting on the appointment of Mr Adegbohungbe, Chairman of Coronation Merchant Banking Group, Mr Babatunde Folawiyo, stated that, “As a Bank, we maintain high corporate governance standards and ensure that Board appointments are in line with global best practices and industry standards.”
He further stated that, “Banjo brings to us a rich portfolio of experience garnered over the years in various leadership capacities.
“He could not have joined us at a more promising time in our journey to become Africa’s premier investment bank. I am confident his appointment will further strengthen and position the group for improved performance.”
Before joining Coronation Merchant Bank, Mr Adegbohungbe served for over 11 years at Access Bank Plc in various leadership capacities including Group Head, Global Trade; Group Head, Global Payments and most recently Group Head, Corporate Operations.
He began his career in Citibank Nigeria (formerly Nigeria International Bank Ltd) in April 1993 and rose through the ranks to become an Assistant General Manager in charge of the bank’s Trade Operations, a position he occupied before joining Access Bank in March 2007 as a Deputy General Manager.
In 2011, he was promoted to General Manager, a position he held until his recent appointment as Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of Coronation Merchant Bank.
Mr Adegbohungbe holds an MBA from the International Institute for Management (IMD), Switzerland and is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife where he earned a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering.
He is an Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and has also attended several executive management and banking specific developmental programs in leading educational institutions around the world.
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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