Jobs/Appointments
Premier Paints Appoints Adeoye Managing Director
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Dr Mufutau Adeoye Yusuf has been announced as the new Managing Director of Premier Paints Plc. This information was revealed in a statement signed by Mrs Fatima Abeni Lawal, the Company Secretary/Chief Compliance Officer.
Mrs Lawal disclosed that Mr Yusuf was appointed as the Managing Director/CEO of the paint firm on April 3, 2017, while his appointment was approved by the Board of Directors on May 18, 2017.
Mr Yusuf holds B.Sc (Hons) and M.Sc in Economics. He also has an M.Sc in Management as well as an MBA in Marketing. In addition, the appointee boasts of a Ph.D degree in Business Administration (Marketing); DipM (UK); FCIM (UK); Chartered Marketer (UK).
Mr Yusuf, according to the statement, has 35 years post qualification work experience in business administration and general management.
He attended several training programmes and was groomed on the job to set the tone for his distinguished career in management, all of which impacted positively on his productivity and leadership qualities.
He held several positions in field sales, marketing, sales administration and general management, climbing the professional ladder from Area Sales Manager (Trainee); Regional Sales Manager; Senior Sales Manager, Marketing Services Manager; Marketing Manager; National Sales Manager; National Sales & Services Controller; Commercial Manager; Head of Sales & Marketing; Deputy General Manager (Sales & Marketing) and General Manager (Sales & Marketing).
He has performed key functions in the manufacturing sector over the years. His strong background in multidisciplinary training prepared him for top level management responsibilities in blue-chip organisations.
Mr Yusuf has an impressive educational background and professional memberships. He has a First Division in the West African School Certificate Examinations (WASCE).
He is a holder of Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK); he has been a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK) for over two decades and a Chartered Marketer of the same renowned international institute for ever one and half decades. He is a Member of the Institute of Strategic Management (Nigeria) and member of other relevant professional associations in Nigeria and overseas.
The appointee attended several on-the-top training for skill acquisition and professional development. Educational institutions he attended are Ladigbolu Grammar School, Oyo Town; University of Nsukka; University of Lagos, Akoka; and Lagos State University, Ojo. He attended short skill acquisition professional courses at the prestigious Lagos Business School.
Mr Yusuf started his working career at Chesebrough Products Industries Limited as Area Sales Manager from 1983 to 1986. He worked at Vegetable Oils Nigeria Pic as a Senior Sales Manager from 1986 to 1994. He thereafter worked at Dani Foods Limited as Marketing Manager from 1994 to 1996. He also worked at Wiggins Teape Plc a Deputy General Manager (Sales & Marketing) and later as General. Manager (Sales & Marketing) from 1996 to 1999. He worked at Onward Paper Mill Plc as General Manager (Sales & Marketing) from 1999 to 2002. He then worked at Berger Paints Nigeria Pic as Head of Sales & Marketing) from 2002 to 2012. His last place of employment was at Sims Nigeria Limited as National Sales Manager from 2012 before his present employment as Managing Director/CEO of Premier Paints Plc.
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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