VFD Group bolsters board with two non-executive directors

Business a.m

VFD Group Plc’s board of directors has announced the appointment of Rashida Saleh and Nneka Okekearu as Independent Non-Executive Directors of the company, according to a disclosure made to the Nigerian Exchange Limited.

The appointments are effective from October 25, 2023, according to a statement signed by Gbeminiyi Shoda, the Group’s Company Secretary.

According to the announcement, Rashida Saleh has over 25 years of experience in human resources, treasury, and contract management, 15 of which have been spent in senior management positions in the financial services and oil & gas services industries.

Saleh is currently the head of human resources at Oriental Energy Resources Limited, where she has worked since May 2012. Prior to that, she worked in various roles at Shell Petroleum Development Company, at which she served as general manager of human resources for the West African region.

With her wealth of experience, she is expected to bring a unique perspective to VFD Group Plc’s board.

Nneka Okekearu, the other newly appointed director, has over 20 years of experience in SME development and project management. She is currently the Director of the Entrepreneurship Development Centre at the Pan-Atlantic University, where she works to promote and facilitate entrepreneurship education.

Okekearu is a graduate of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and holds a Doctorate in Entrepreneurship from the University of Bradford. With her extensive knowledge and experience in entrepreneurship development, she is an invaluable addition to VFD Group Plc’s board.

The board restructuring also involved the appointment of Gbenga Omolokun, a Non-Executive Director, as an Executive Director and head of the Directorate – Technology and Operations, effective from November 1, 2023. This is part of the company’s strategy to bring in skilled and adaptable professionals to meet the needs of its daily operations.

Omolokun has extensive experience in the banking sector and is a proven leader with a track record of success in driving growth and innovation. The company is confident that his appointment will help it achieve its goals and continue to grow and succeed.