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NAHCO Appoints 2 Directors, One Chief Financial Officer

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The board of directors of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO Aviance) has approved the appointment of three persons as part of efforts to take the company to the next level.

A statement from the firm disclosed two persons were appointed to join the board as directors, while the other is for the post of the Chief Financial Officer.

In the statement, it was disclosed that Mrs Abimbola Adunola Adebakin is joining the company’s board as an independent non-executive director with effect from April 26, 2019, while Prince Saheed Lasisi has been chosen as the Executive Director in charge of Business Development and Commercial from May 1, 2019.

Lastly, Mr Adeoye Emiloju is the new Chief Financial Officer of NAHCO with effect from Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Profiles of the new appointees showed that Mrs Abimbola Adunola Adebakin has over 29 years of professional experience spanning Stockbroking, Banking, Management Consulting and Training.

She is a versatile trainer and proficient management consultant who has led consulting teams across a broad spectrum of assignments including strategy development, human resources management, organizational development and change management.

She has developed and delivered many training topics covering strategic management, management and leadership development, corporate governance, entrepreneurship and workplace productivity.

She is a certified IFC trainer on Corporate Governance and Entrepreneurship and also certified by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to train microfinance bank operators.

Mrs Adebakin left as head of FITC Consulting to set up EPS Performance Improvement Limited, a firm focused on partnering with businesses and individuals to improve their performance. She also manages a business incubation centre where she offers business coaching and advisory services to start-ups and small businesses.

She graduated from the University of Benin with a Second Class Upper in Biochemistry. She has a Master’s degree from the University of Ibadan and MBA from the University of Lagos. She is a member of the Learning and Development Network in Nigeria where she serves as the national Treasurer and also a member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in USA.

She is passionate about working with teenagers and young people to guide them in attaining their potentials. She serves on the Board of Solid Foundation Ministry and also on the Board of 3C Connect Limited.

For Prince Saheed Lasisi, he is an Alumnus of the prestigious University of Lagos, where he graduated with second class honour, (upper division) in Accounting and obtained his Masters of Science Degree also in Accounting from the same Institution. He is a Fellow of the Institute Chartered Accountants of Nigeria. His 17 years work experience spans a broad spectrum of the Nigerian economy.

He was the Group General Manager; Business Development & Strategic Planning in SIFAX Group (a Multinational company into Maritime, Aviation Ground Handling, Haulage & Logistics, Oil & Gas, Marine Services, Hospitality and Bonded Terminals Cargo Services). He has been in investment banking, internal and external audit, management consultancy insurance, corporate finance, supply chain management, capital market and private equity, aviation and maritime.

He had worked in Perpetual Assurance Company Ltd (now part Of Standard Alliance Insurance Plc) as Financial Controller, Truebond Investments and Capital Limited as Group Head, Internal Control. He served as a director in various quoted and unquoted companies among which are; Nigerian Wire and Cable Plc, Guardian Health Care Ltd, Truebond Capital and Asset Management Ltd, Truebond Microfinance Bank Limited, Western Properties and Leisure Ltd, Golden Tophedge Investments Ltd among others.

He was a member of the Transition Management Team of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) in charge of Finance, Internal audit, Admin& Procurement when the Federal Government of Nigeria handed off SAHCOL to the new investor, SIFAX Group in December, 2009. He is actively involved in various educational and training programmes and has facilitated many seminars and trainings both in Nigeria and Europe, the latest of which is; Bank Risk Analysis for Regulators in United Kingdom and Nigeria.

On his part, Mr Adeoye Emiloju is a finance professional with diverse experience spanning over 32 years in Accounting and Finance management. He worked with LM Ericsson (Nigeria) Limited and Globe Reinsurance Plc before joining the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) in 1993.

He held progressive leadership positions with the Company across multiple Finance and business functions at different times as Business Accountant, Head of Payroll, Senior Business Analyst, Chief Accountant, Business Finance Manager, and Finance Liaison Manager interfacing with both internal and external stakeholders including partners and government agencies.

Mr Emiloju obtained his HND in Accountancy from Lagos State Polytechnic in 1987 and he is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). He has attended various local and foreign courses in SAP, Risk & Insurance, Strategy, Commercial Contract Management, Cost Management, Personal & Business Leadership Development, among others. He is an alumnus of IMD Business School, Lausanne, Switzerland.

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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Lagos Assembly Names Four New Principal Officers After Obasa Ouster

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By Adedapo Adesanya

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday named four new principal officers, following the impeachment of the former Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday.

Mr Obasa, who was ousted as Speaker in absentia, a position he has held for the last nine years, was replaced by Mrs Mojisola Meranda (APC-Apapa 1).

Mr Obasa was impeached on Monday over alleged gross misconduct by 32 out of the 40 members.

The Clerk of the House, Mr Lekan Onafeko, was also suspended over alleged gross financial impropriety.

The House also dissolved all the standing committees inaugurated by the former speaker.

On Friday, Mrs Meranda, while presiding over plenary as Speaker, said the appointment of new officers arose from the change in the leadership of the House.

“The House has named Mr Temitope Adewale (APC-Ifako-Ijaiye 1) as the new Majority Leader, while Mr Adedamola Kasunmu (APC- Ikeja 1) is the new Deputy Majority Leader.

“This House has also named the Chief Whip, Mr Setonjo David (APC-Badagry 2), while the Deputy Chief Whip is now Mr Babatunde Saani (APC-Kosofe 2),” she said.

Before Mr Obasa’s impeachment, Mr Mojeed Adams was the Majority Leader, while Adedamola Kasunmu was the Deputy Leader.

Mr Mojeed Adams, the new Deputy Speaker, was the former Chief Whip, while Mr Setonji David was the Deputy Chief Whip.

Business Post reports that three lawmakers, primarily Mr Obasa, Mr Adams and Mr Akinsanya, were absent at the first plenary presided over by the new leadership.

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CBN Okays Inclusion of Three Directors to Fidelity Bank Board

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By Aduragbemi Omiyale

Fidelity Bank Plc has received the authorisation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to appoint three directors to its board, a statement from the lender has disclosed.

Business Post reports that the bank picked Mr Abdullahi Sarki Mohammed as an independent non-executive director, Ms Obiaku Augusta Okam as a non-executive director, and Mr Sufiyanu Ibrahim Garba as an executive director, all effective January 14, 2025.

The company disclosed that the three directors were chosen to strengthen its leadership in a strategic move to sustain its impressive performance, as Mr Isa Mohammed Inuwa and Mr Chidi Agbapu retired from the board as an independent non-executive director and a non-executive director, respectively.

The chairman of Fidelity Bank, Mr Mustafa Chike-Obi, in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, welcomed the appointees to the board and looked “forward to leveraging their extensive experience to drive the bank’s strategic objectives and further its growth trajectory.”

Mr Mohammed brings over 36 years of experience in financial services, public administration, and human resources development, having held key leadership and executive roles at prestigious institutions including First Bank of Nigeria Plc and Polaris Bank Limited. His extensive expertise encompasses banking, public service, and business advisory.

On her part, Ms Okam boasts more than 30 years of impressive experience across the banking, financial services, real estate, and retail sectors. Currently the Managing Director/CEO of Skycurve Nigeria Limited, she has held leadership positions at Zenith Bank Plc and Nigeria International Bank Limited (Citibank).

As for Mr Garba, he has over 30 years of multifunctional and cross-border experience at leading financial institutions in Nigeria and the United Kingdom including executive and leadership roles at prestigious financial and non-financial institutions such as Access Bank Plc, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc and Keystone Bank Limited. His career background spans banking, financial services, public service, general management and business origination across a broad range of segments.

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Institute Names Olam Agri as Top Employer in Nigeria, Switzerland, Eight Others

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By Modupe Gbadeyanka

A leading player in the agribusiness sector, Olam Agri, has been recognised as a Top Employer in Nigeria, Switzerland and eight other countries.

This recognition was from the Top Employers Institute, which is a global authority that recognises excellence in people’s practices.

It is the fifth straight year the company is named as a Top Employer in the African continent, highlighting its status as a global employer of choice.

“At Olam Agri, we foster a purpose-driven workplace where employees thrive. We empower our team to create meaningful contributions to our company, customers, communities, and the environment.

“Guided by our entrepreneurial spirit, we encourage ownership, innovation, and excellence. We embrace diversity and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed,” the Chief Human Resources Officer at Olam Agri, Sriram Subramanian, stated.

The other eight nations Olam Agri was recognised as a Top Employer are Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Mozambique, Senegal, South Africa, Australia, and The Netherlands.

The Top Employers Institute recognises an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work through excellent HR policies and people practices.

The programme has certified and recognised over 2,400 Top Employers in 125 countries/regions across five continents. The survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more.

“Consistency in a not-so-consistent world? In a time of rapid change, where technological, economic, and social factors continually reshape our world, these extraordinary times bring out the best in people and organisations.

“This year’s Top Employers Certification Programme showcases the resilience of the certified Top Employers 2025, who consistently prioritise the growth and wellbeing of their people, as they enrich the world of work. We are proud to celebrate these people-first leaders and teams as the Top Employers for 2025!” the chief executive of Top Employers Institute, Mr David Plink stated.

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