Jobs/Appointments
Odumboni Replaces Gbadegesin as LAWMA MD/CEO
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Mr Ibrahim Adejuwon Odumboni has been chosen to become the next Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA).
His appointment, which takes immediate effect, was consequent upon the resignation of the erstwhile MD/CEO of LAWMA, Mr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, from August 19, 2020, for personal reasons.
Before his new appointment, he was the Executive Director in charge of Business Development at in LAWMA, in which capacity he had been deeply involved in the rebirth of the waste management conglomerate.
According to the Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who confirmed this development in a statement on Monday, Mr Odumboni’s appointment was approved by the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The statement said Mr Odumboni’s appointment showed the Governor’s confidence in his capabilities and demonstrated the administration’s commitment to quality service delivery, considering particularly his contributions to the growth of the agency as part of its management in his previous position.
While noting that the outgoing Managing Director had built a strong and highly motivated team in LAWMA and laid an enduring foundation for reforms in the Organisation, Mr Muri-Okunola the outgone MD/CEO for his visionary leadership during his tenure of office.
He congratulated the new Managing Director and urged him to focus on improving service quality, adding that waste management and environmental sustainability are critical to all other aspects of the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda – the government’s six development pillars – of the present Administration and, as such, a lot is expected of the new LAWMA CEO.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A leading global SaaS-based smart logistics management platform provider, Shipsy, intends to push its services aggressively across Africa and to achieve this, it has contracted the services of a former chief operating officer of Jumia Group. Mr Apoorva Kumar.
The company is doing this as online commerce is gaining significant momentum on the continent and is opening up lucrative opportunities for SaaS-based logistics management platform providers.
Since the last few quarters, Shipsy has rapidly grown its presence in African markets by onboarding customers in the courier, express and parcel, last-mile delivery, e-commerce, and retail segments.
Its commitment to transform the continent’s logistics operations was mirrored in its plan to onboard local talent, explore technology partnerships and boost customer service.
Shipsy empowers retailers and logistics service providers to respond to such critical market opportunities by automating core logistics processes.
Its advanced AI and automation-powered logistics management solutions optimise routes based on business objectives and real-time constraints. They proactively address transportation risks, boost serviceability, automate carrier selection and ensure sustainable, profitable and customer-centric deliveries. The brand is a preferred logistics technology partner to 200+ businesses worldwide.
Mr Kumar, who has over a decade of experience building supply chain operations in Africa and GCC, is joining the advisory team for the African market.
“In the last 10 years, I have seen the growth of logistics in Africa and the Middle East with close quarters, and it presents massive opportunities.
“Having used Shipsy’s solutions as a client before, I now look forward to working closely with Soham and the team to take it to newer heights and continue to create impact in the African logistics space,” Mr Kumar said.
The co-founder of Shipsy, Soham Chokshi, while commenting, said, “The growth in Africa’s online commerce has been inspiring.
“Shipsy’s technology will play a pivotal role in helping realize the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), especially with regard to reducing transportation costs and delays and improving service quality.
“With Apoorva joining us as an advisor for Africa, we are confident we will rapidly proliferate the African market.”
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The former Governor of Benue State, Mr George Akume, has been sworn in as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
Mr Akume, who moved into the Senate after he left office as Governor from 1999 to 2007, was appointed as SGF by President Bola Tinubu last week.
On Wednesday, at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, he took the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office in the presence of his boss and others.
Those present were the Vice President, Mr Kashim Shettima; the Senate President, Mr Ahmed Lawan; the Benue State Governor, Mr Hyacinth Alia; the Kwara State Governor, Mr AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Folasade Yemi-Esan.
The 69-year-old former lawmaker from 2007 to 2015 is the 21st person to occupy the position, taking over from Mr Boss Mustapha, who served under the immediate past administration of Mr Muhammadu Buhari.
“It is an honour to be chosen to serve in this exalted position out of over 200 million Nigerians.
“It is a challenge to serve in line with the oaths I have taken today. I assure Nigerians I will do my best and I will not disappoint the President.
“I will not disappoint this country; I will not disappoint my party. I believe Nigerians will find fulfilment in my responsibility as I discharge my duties,” Mr Akume said after the brief ceremony today.
Mr Akume served under Mr Buhari as Minister of Special Duties from 2019 to 2023.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, has been appointed as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.
Mr Gbajabiamila won his re-election into the lower chamber of the National Assembly on February 25, 2023, but with this appointment, he will have to lose his seat in the parliament to coordinate the activities of his new boss.
Also, Mr Tinubu has picked the former Governor of Benue State, Mr George Akume, as the new Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF).
He is take over from the former occupier of the position, Mr Boss Mustapha, who served under the administration of the immediate past President, Mr Muhammadu Buhari.
Similarly, the former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Mr Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, has been chosen by Mr Tinubu as his Deputy Chief of Staff.
