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  • Buhari approves appointment of new RMAFC, CMD chiefs

    Buhari approves appointment of new RMAFC, CMD chiefs

    President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mohammed Shehu as Secretary of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

    He also approved the appointment of Bitrus Chinoko as the Director-General of the Centre for Management Development (CMD), Lagos.

    The President’s approvals for both appointments were contained in a statement issued last night by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF).

    The statement signed by Director of Information, Willie Bassey, reads: “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the following new appointments: “Mohammad Bello Shehu as Secretary, Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) for initial first term of five years with effect from 19th March 2020.”

  • Buhari appoints Alwan Hassan Acting MD, Bank of Agriculture

    Buhari appoints Alwan Hassan Acting MD, Bank of Agriculture

    President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Alwan Hassan as Acting Managing Director, Bank of Agriculture (BOA).

    This was contained in a statement by Mr. Theodore Ogaziechi, Director of Information, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, on Thursday in Abuja.

    Ogaziechi said the appointment followed the dissolution of the Interim Management Team of BOA.

    He noted that the appointment of Hassan was conveyed to Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Malam Sabo Nanono, through a letter dated May 5, 2020 with reference No. PRES/95/MARD/14.

    Hassan hail from Kano State and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration.

    He served on the Management Boards of Orient Bank, Uganda; Bank PHB in the Gambia and Platinum Capital and Trust Limited, Nigeria.

    He also worked with First Bank of Nigeria, African International Bank Limited, United Bank for Africa and the Central Bank of Nigeria.

    Until his appointment, he was Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Midrange Universal Biz Ltd.

    He is a member of Chartered Institute of Bankers, Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors among others.

    He attended IMD Business School Lausanne, Switzerland and Intrados Business School, Washington DC, U.S.

    The Bank of Agriculture is the nation’s apex agricultural and rural development finance institution.

    It is saddled with the responsibility of providing agricultural credit facilities in support of agricultural value chain activities.

  • Nigerian bags appointment as President of American College

    Nigerian bags appointment as President of American College

    A Nigerian, Benjamin Ola-Akande, Ph. D has been appointed the 9th President of Champlain College, USA.

    The Chair of Champlain College Board of Trustees, Charles Kittredge, in a statement, said: “Dr. Akande is an agent of change and a visionary leader with a global perspective.

    “His enterprising mind set and commitment to student success will be essential as he leads Champlain College in an evolving higher education landscape.

    “We look forward to welcoming Dr. Akande to Champlain and supporting his work to advance the College’s strategic position and build on the strength of our distinctive academic offerings.”

    Trustee and Chair of the Presidential Search Committee, Neale Lunderville, in another statement, said: “I want to offer my sincere gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to each of our committee members.

    “Their extraordinary efforts over the past many months produced a strong result: Dr. Akande will be an exceptional President for our exceptional College.”

    Dr. Akande currently serves as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for International Affairs–Africa and the Associate Director of the Global Health Center at Washington University in St. Louis.

    Prior to this new appointment, he served and held important positions in academia, business and non-profit organisations, including: member, Advisory Board of FDC Fundação Dom Cabral, the top ranked business school in Brazil, Dean and Professor of Economics (2000-2015), Walker School of Business and Technology, Webster University and the 21st President of Westminster College; Vice Chair, Board of Argent Capital Mgt. LLC, a $4 billion asset management company, member of the Danforth Plant Science Center Leadership Council, member, Board of Enterprise Bank & Trust ($5 billion assets), a Director of Ralcorp Holdings, Inc., a $5 billion publicly traded manufacturer of high quality private food labels; member, boards of the Saint Louis Art Museum, The MUNY, Missouri Charter Public School Association, and Forest Park Forever, etc.

    Akande, in his acceptance statement, said: “I am humbled and honored by the opportunity to lead Champlain College during this period of great transformation and even greater opportunity. While the challenges we currently face as global citizens are daunting, they also sharpen our focus and urge us both individually and as a community, to lead from wherever we are.

    “The commitment to educating adaptable thinkers, daring change-makers and inclusive innovators who shape professions and inspire communities is what sets Champlain College apart.

    “I look forward to taking this journey with you and thank you for the trust you have placed in me to further Champlain College’s mission together.”

  • Nigeria’s ex-finance minister, Okonjo-Iweala bags IMF appointment

    Nigeria’s ex-finance minister, Okonjo-Iweala bags IMF appointment

    Nigeria’s former finance minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was named by the IMF on Friday as a member of its External Advisory Group.

    She is the only one from Africa in the 12-member group that included Mr Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia.

    IMF’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, named the team on Friday in a statement.

    She said the advisory group will provide perspectives from around the globe on key developments and policy issues, especially as the world faces the economic challenges of COVID-19.

    “Even before the spread of COVID-19 and the dramatic health, economic, and financial disruptions it has brought, IMF members confronted a rapidly evolving world and complex policy issues.

    “To serve our membership well in this context, we need top-notch input and expertise from the widest range of sources, inside and outside the Fund.

    “Toward this end, I am proud that an exceptional and diverse group of eminent individuals with high-level policy, market, and private sector experience has agreed to serve on my External Advisory Group.

    “Today we had a dynamic discussion to gain their insights, and to receive informal reactions to our ideas and approaches,” she added.

    The advisory group is expected to meet a few times in a year with the IMF Managing Director, Deputy Managing Directors, and a sub-set of IMF department Directors.

    Apart from Okonjo-Iweala, the 11 other members are:

    *Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Senior Minister of Singapore and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore

    *Ms Kristin Forbes, Professor, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

    *Lord Mark Malloch Brown, former United Nations Deputy Secretary-General

    *Mr Feike Sijbesima, Honorary Chair, DSM, Former CEO, Royal DSM

    *Mr Raghuram Rajan, Professor, University of Chicago

    *Ms Ana Botín, Group Executive Chairman, Santander

    **Ms Carmen Reinhart, Professor, Harvard University

    *Mr Mohamed A. El-Erian, Chief Economic Adviser, Allianz

    *Mr Scott Minerd, Chief Investment Officer, Guggenheim Investments

    *Ms Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, Chair of ActionAid International

  • Tony Elumelu championing women empowerment and gender equality in Nigeria

    Tony Elumelu championing women empowerment and gender equality in Nigeria

    …appoints 4 women as top executives of Transcorp Plc

    Business mogul, Tony Elumelu has again broken all barriers as he ensures four women out of a board of five emerge top executives of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), leading listed industrial holding company.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Transcorp Group made public the significant new executive and non-executive board appointments in a statement published on its website on Wednesday.

    Elumelu, a father of five beautiful girls, is recognised and adjudged as one of Nigeria’s astute business men. On Tuesday, Transcorp Plc made 5 major appointments, with new CEOs for the group and Transcorp Hotels, and among others.

    But out of 5 appointees, 4 are women and most importantly, 2 women are CEOs of the Group and Hotel.

    A cursory look at the Group, women occupy most executive positions. 5 women are on board of United Bank for Africa (UBA). While women are CEOs of Avon Medical Practice and Afriland Properties Plc.

    This development underscores the importance Elumelu attaches to women and gender equality, and being a father of 5 girls, he prioritises and positions women for empowerment.

    Owen Omogiafo has been appointed as President/GCEO of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc, with effect from March 25, 2020. She succeeds Valentine Ozigbo, who is retiring to pursue a career in public service, having served Transcorp for close to a decade.

    Owen is currently the MD/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc and has over two decades of corporate experience in organisational development, human capital management, banking, change management and hospitality.

    She holds a B.Sc. in Sociology & Anthropology from the University of Benin, an M.Sc. in Human Resource Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science and is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School and IESE Business School, Spain.

    She is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, UK and a Certified Change Manager with the Prosci Institute, USA.

    She has received multiple awards and been named as one of Africa’s top 100 Female CEOs.

    Dupe Olusola has been appointed as the MD/CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, effective from March 25, 2020. She is currently the Group Head, Marketing at United Bank for Africa Plc.

    She has over 21 years of corporate experience spanning, including MD/CEO of Teragro Juice Concentrate Plant. She holds a BA in Economics from the University of Leicester and a Masters in Development Economics from the University of Kent.

    She is a certified Project Manager, with qualifications in PMP and Prince 2. She has received numerous awards and was named by the Ventures Africa’s as one of the 10 Most Influential Nigerian CEOs of 2015.

    The Board of Transcorp Hotels Plc has also approved the appointment of Helen Iwuchukwu as an Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of the company.

    She is currently the Group Company Secretary of Transcorp Plc. She holds an LL. B. (Hons) degree in Law and was enrolled as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria in 1993 (BL Hons) and holds a Master of Laws degree (LL. M.) from Middlesex University Business School, London.

    Helen is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, with over 25 years in legal advisory, corporate law, corporate governance, administration, human capital management and government relationship management.

    Christopher Ezeafulukwe has been appointed as the MD/CEO of Transcorp Power Ltd and was the Executive Director, Business Development & Legal, Transcorp Plc as well as a Non-Executive Director of Transcorp Power Limited.

    He has over 21 years’ experience in business development, legal advisory and company secretarial roles. An alumnus of Lagos Business School and IESE Business School, Spain.

    Chris also holds an LL.B from the University of Lagos, a B.L from the Nigerian Law School, an LL.M from the University of Lagos and further LL.M in Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Law from the University of Houston, Texas.

    He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators of Nigeria, the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators and was a member of the Executive Council of Association of Power Generation Companies of Nigeria.

    The Board of Transcorp Power Ltd has also approved the appointment of Okaima Ohizua as Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer of Transcorp Power Ltd.

    She is currently Executive Director, Customer Services at Transcorp Hotels Plc. She has over 25 years working experience, and has been key to the continued service transformation at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, since joining the Board and Management in 2013.

    A graduate of law from the University of Benin and the Nigerian Law School, Okaima also holds an Advanced Management Program certificate from the Pan-African University – Lagos Business School.

    The Board of Transcorp Plc also announced the appointment of Valentine Ozigbo as a Non-Executive Director, following his resignation as President/GCEO of Transcorp Plc.

    Speaking on these appointments, the Chairman, Transcorp Group and Heirs Holdings, Elumelu expressed his confidence that the newly appointed chief executives and non-executive directors will further strengthen Transcorp’s mission of improving lives across Nigeria.

    “These appointments demonstrate our commitment to nurturing talent and rewarding success. We have a deep pool of highly qualified and dedicated employees, who can be challenged with more responsibility in attaining our corporate vision.

    “We remain committed to diversity and inclusion; and are delighted by the depth and quality of experience that these leadership team brings to our group. These appointments further indicate our internal succession capacity and strong corporate governance practices,” he said.

    Mr. Elumelu thanked Valentine Ozigbo for his achievements as CEO. He highlighted that the Board of Transcorp will continue to implement its defined strategy, which has led its investee companies being leaders in their chosen sectors and has seen significant transformation, since Mr Elumelu’s holding company, Heirs Holdings invested in 2011.

  • Former House of Reps member faces backlash for Special Adviser appointment

    Former House of Reps member faces backlash for Special Adviser appointment

    Former member of the House of Representatives, Evelyn Oboro is facing backlash after she was appointed Special Adviser by Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Oboro, Chief Lucky Ekayama Loyibo, a member of the State Judicial Service Commission, and chairman and members of the State’s Sports Commission were sworn in on Tuesday in Asaba, the State capital.

    The Sports Commission has Chief Tonobok Okowa as Chairman and Rev. Omatshola Williams, Chief Chinonye Daphey and Chief Ernest Juweto as members.

    However, some Deltans were of the opinion that to be a Special Adviser to Governor Okowa was too low for the person of Oboro, whom they said should have turned down the offer of the appointment.

    Reacting to the comments about her appointment, the former House member, who represented the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) rather expressed excitement.

    “First and foremost I thank God Almighty for making me see this day. I thank Governor Okowa for finding me worthy to be among those who advise him.

    “The same people who said Oboro is a woman and can not be Senator are the same people saying to be Special Adviser to the governor is too low for Oboro.

    “If you know the duties of a Special Adviser to a Governor, then a two time House of Representatives member has experience, knowledge and wisdom to advise a governor.

    “To be an adviser to a governor is a rare opportunity. I am very grateful to Governor Okowa. Nobody recommends a Special Adviser to a governor. The governor choses whoever he knows and feels has the experience to advise him.

    “When you contest an election you offer to serve and its a choice, but when you are appointed into an office you are called to serve, it is an offer.

    “Honestly I am happy, grateful and thankful to Governor Okowa. I am happy and peaceful. I appreciate all of you who have encouraged me in one way or the other with your posts, prayers, comments and presence. God bless you more than you ever imagined,” Oboro stated.

    Meanwhile, Governor Okowa has congratulated the appointees, urging political office holders in the State to be guided at all times by good governance and leadership principles.

    Okowa stressed that the appointees were well chosen as “men and women with strong work ethic, discipline and commitment’’.

    According to him, it is a good mix of motivators and technocrats, enthusiasm and experience, passion and temperance.

    He, however, urged the officer to be diligent in their responsibilities, saying “it is imperative that your decisions, actions and utterances as political office holders are guided by the principles of good governance, leadership by example, prudent management, effective public communication, excellent service delivery and collective responsibility.

    “You should discharge your responsibilities in accordance with section 196 sub-sections 1 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and work for the good governance and development of the state.

    “To the newly sworn-in Special Adviser, it is imperative that you get yourself thoroughly acquainted with the policy direction of this administration by getting a copy of my Inauguration Speech and digest it properly.

    “It goes without saying that you are required to render advisory services to the Governor and work in close liaison with relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

    “I welcome sound and professional advice that will put the administration on the path of delivering the dividends of democracy and finishing strong.

    “This administration is ever ready to listen to good advice and work with it as long as it will further our developmental aspirations and impact positively on the lives of our people.’’

    He commended the Sports Commission for the outstanding work it did in the first term of his administration, recalling that Delta retained its front-runner status in athletics, coming first in all National Youth Games and the National Sports Festival 2019 by a very wide margin.

    “It is also gratifying to note that the State successfully hosted the 21st African Senior Athletics Championship, also known as Asaba 2018, at the reconstructed Stephen Keshi Stadium and it is expected that this board will strive to sustain this momentum and break new grounds.

    “I am delighted with the coming of the Delta Sports Festival and football competitions for our primary and secondary schools; hopefully, these competitions will help us to discover new talents in the areas we have competitive edge such as athletics, football, boxing and hockey thereby, putting the Stephen Keshi Stadium to good use.

    “The Sports Commission will need to do more in terms of attracting national and continental sporting events aside from their great entertainment/recreational value.

    “These also have the multiplier effect of impacting positively on the hospitality industry and the retail economy as we saw with Asaba 2018 and the Aiteo Cup Final 2018.

    “I assure you that this administration shall continue to give the necessary support and cooperation that all appointees require to be able to discharge their duties to the utmost of their individual abilities and in an environment that is empowering and liberating,” the Governor said.

  • Buhari approves appointment of Gambo Aliyu as NACA DG

    President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr. Gambo Gumel Aliyu as the Director-General, National Agency for the Control of Aids (NACA), for an initial term of four (4) years.
    A statement by the Permanent Secretary General Services Office (OSGF), Olusegun Adekunle, said the appointment was in line with the provision of Section 8, Sub-Section (4) of National Agency for the Control of Aids (Establishment) Act, 2007.
    The appointment, he said, is with effect from 26th June 2019.
    Dr. Aliyu is a Public Health Physician with a background in HIV Epidemiology and Disease Prevention.
    Until the appointment, he was the Country Director, University of Maryland Programmes in Nigeria.

  • 2nd Term: Buhari makes first appointment, renews AGF tenure

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday evening extended the tenure of the Accountant General of the Federation, Mr Ahmed Idris.

    The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Director, Communications, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Wunmi Ogunmosunle, on behalf of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita.

    The statement said that Idris’ letter was signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha.

    According to the statement, Idris was reappointed in accordance with Section 171 of the 1999 Constitution.

    The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of the appointment of Mr Ahmed Idris for the second and final term of four years as Accountant General of the Federation in accordance with Section 171 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).”

  • Nasarawa Gov. makes first set of appointments

    Nasarawa Gov. makes first set of appointments

    Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has made his first set of appointments since assumption of office on May 29.

    This was contained in a statement signed by Abubakar Ishaq, Administrative Secretary in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) on Saturday in Lafia.

    Ishaq said the governor approved the appointments of nine Senior Special Assistants (SSA) with effect from June 1.

    The appointees includes John Mamman, SSA Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs; Samuel Egya, SSA Governor’s Office; Yakubu Kwanta, SSA Youth Affairs and Non-Governmental Organisations; and Murtala Lamus, SSA Special Duties.

    Others are Ibrahim Abdullahi, SSA Investment and Economic Planning; James Thomas, Liaison Office Abuja; Rakiya Alaku, Women Affairs and Empowerment; Salihu Ogah, Deputy Governor’s Office; and Abubakar Zanwa, Legal Matters.

    Ishaq also disclosed that the governor would want to be officially addressed as Abdullahi A. Sule.

  • Saraki bags international appointment

    President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has been nominated as an “Ambassador-at-Large” of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC).

    In a letter dated March 16, 2019, Ambassador Friday Sani, the Diplomatic Head of the Commission to Nigeria and other African Countries, stated that as a sequel to the approval of the World Secretary General of the IHRC, Dr. Saraki has been appointed as one of the revered Ambassadors-at-Large of the multinational body.

    “While our role as a regional body is to promote and encourage institutions and persons to uphold human dignity across the world, we must not fail to mention the commendation of our Nigerian team over your resolute efforts in the stability of your country and your firm leadership of the Nigerian Senate which is adjudged to be among the most proactive parliaments across the world.

    “Besides, the Commission is not unmindful of the maturity that you recently displayed in the face of an obvious provocation in your constituency during the last Presidential and National Assembly elections,” Ambassador Sani said in the letter.

    In the new capacity, Dr. Saraki is expected to lead the diplomatic team of the IHRC in various diplomatic missions across the world.

    The Senate President, on April 10th 2019, accepted the nomination of the Commission, while also expressing his appreciation to the IHRC for his nomination.