Jobs/Appointments
NAHCO Appoints Shobayo, Alabi to Board
By Dipo Olowookere
The duo of Mr Tajudeen Moyosola Shobayo and Engr. Solagbade Olukayode Alabi have been appointed to the board of directors of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc.
The two are joining the board as non-executive directors with effect from January 29, 2019 to replace Mr Solomon Adeusi and Mrs Olatokunbo Fagbemi, who is now the Acting Group Managing Director/CEO of NAHCO Aviance.
A statement issued by the firm also said the board has appointed Mr Olumuyiwa Augustus Olumekun as an Executive Director with effect from February 11, 2019.
Mr Tajudeen Moyosola Shobayo is an alumnus of the University of Liverpool, UK and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). He has attended several professional courses on Economics and Valuation, Opportunity / Project Management, Contract Management, Capital Budgeting, Fraud and Risk Management, Strategic Cost Leadership, Advanced Negotiations, Risk and Decision Analysis, Deal Implementation, Relationship Management, Non-operated ventures management, Health/Safety/Security/Environment and Leadership in Nigeria, Netherlands, France, United Kingdom and United States of America.
He is a results-driven, efficiency-conscious, finance cum commercial professional with extensive experience in corporate finance, decision analysis, strategy and planning, opportunity identification and maturation, negotiations and stakeholder management With demonstrated capacity to add value towards corporate objectives.
His 38 years work experience spans public and private sectors in energy (Oil and Gas), education, real estate, and agriculture at management and Board levels. Over this period, he has left footprint of sustainable value creation and has demonstrated passion for human capital development towards organisational goal attainment. He is married with children and enjoys reading and football.
On his part, Engr. Solagbade Olukayode Alabi holds a B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering and is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers with robust experience. He is an alumnus of the University of Lagos and attended various professional courses on business transformation, effective management/leadership, petroleum economics, project controls and management and project financing, amongst others, at various international institutes, including WHARTON, INSEAD and HARVARD.
He has made a lot of impact in public and private sector in energy (Oil and Gas) and education at management and Board levels. He is 66 years old with 43 years of work experience. He held, among various positions, the MD/CEO of Port Harcourt Refinery Co. Ltd in 2007 and Group General Manager at NNPC in 2009. He is presently the Chairman of Batel Litwin Global Services Ltd and XPLOIL Nigeria Ltd; and is a Non-Executive Director of AIMADEN Nigeria Ltd.
Mr Olumuyiwa Augustus Olumekun (Executive Director) is a graduate of University of Ibadan and an alumnus of the Lagos Business School, having attended the Chief Executive Program and the Advanced Management program at different times. He also attended courses in IESE Business School (Spain) and Harvard. He is a Member of the Institute of Directors.
He was Executive Director at Red Star Express (FedEx) who provided support to the C.E.O as well as directed sales, marketing, operations, strategy, business development, customer service and information technology at different times. He also served as Acting Managing Director and was a member of the board for 10 years.
In addition, he managed clients, which included major banks, FMCG’s, oil and gas, aviation, logistics and the public sector. For more than 25 years, while holding several positions, he mentored, coached and advised executives and managers as they focused on building the business and career development, while horning their leadership skills. He was also a startup staff of Red Star Express and was responsible for setting up key subsidiaries for Red Star, which included freight, logistics and support services.
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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