MTN Nigeria has announced that its Board Chairman, Pascal Dozie, will be leaving his position alongside five other Non-Executive Directors. Dozie has occupied the Chairmanship position for 18-years since MTN began operation in Nigeria.
In a statement sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), MTN Nigeria said Dozie will step down after his tenure ends on September 2, 2019. He became the network operator’s chairman in 2001.
The Non-Executive Directors who are expected to retire alongside Dozie are; Col. Sani Bello (Rtd) (Vice Chairman), Chief Victor Odili, OON (Non-Executive Director), Mallam Ahmed Dasuki (Non-Executive Director), Mr. Babatunde Folawiyo (Non-Executive Director) and Mr. Gbenga Oyebode, MFR (Non-Executive Director).
Speaking on the Non-Executives’ exit from MTN Nigeria, the company said;
“The Board of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc would like to express its appreciation to the six directors for their commitment, leadership and extensive contributions to the success of the Company since their appointment in 2001. The Board wishes them the very best in all their Future endeavours.”
The telecommunications company has appointed Ernest Ndukwe as the Chairman Designate of MTN Nigeria.
Other new board members that will operate as Non- Executive Directors include: Mr. Michael Onochie Ajukwu, Mr. Muhammad K. Ahmad, Mr. Andrew Alli, Mrs. Omobola Johnson, Mr. A.B. Mahmoud, SAN and Mrs. Ifueko Okauru.