President Tinubu Appoints Mansur As Chairman Of Bank Of Industry
Mansur Muhtar
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Mansur Muhtar, as chairman of the Bank of Industry (BOI) Limited.
A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said President Tinubu also appointed Dr Olasupo Olusi, as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Bank.
Other Members appointed into the BOI board include Mrs Ifeoma Uz’Okpala — Executive Director, Large Enterprises, Mr Shekarau Omar — Executive Director, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Mr Usen Effiong — Executive Director, Corporate Services, Ms. Mabel Ndagi — Executive Director, Public Sector & Intervention Programmes, Mr. Rotimi Akinde — Executive Director, Corporate Finance & Risk Management, Mallam Tajudeen Datti Ahmed — Non-Executive Director, representing the Ministry of Finance Incorporated and Mr. Adedamola Olufemi Young — Non-Executive Director, representing Central Bank of Nigeria.
Others include Reverend Isaac Adefemi Agoye — Non-Executive, representing Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Mallam Muhammad Bala — Non-Executive, representing Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment, Mr Oreoluwa Adeyemi — Independent Non-Executive Director and Mr Sulaiman Musa Kadira — Independent Non-Executive Director
Dr Muhtar’s career spans decades in finance, international development, public service, and academia. He served as Minister of Finance, Budget and Economic Development from 2008 to 2010 and was Vice-President, Operations of the Islamic Development Bank, before his recent appointment.
“The President expects the new board of the Bank of Industry to work harmoniously, diligently, and with utmost fidelity to the nation in driving the mandate of this critical institution as a development vehicle for providing support for projects that enhance job creation, poverty alleviation, and the socio-economic conditions of Nigerian families”, the statement added.
