Unilever Nigeria Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Peter Dada as the Acting Company Secretary with effect from 1st October 2024. This is following the resignation of Mrs. Afolasade Olowe as Company Secretary with effect from 30th September 2024.
Peter Dada is an astute Legal professional and experienced executive business leader and Chartered Secretary with over 20years experience in various roles and organizations, helping corporations to succeed profitably in Nigeria and West Africa. His expertise cuts across different aspects of law including Intellectual Property Law, Corporate Law and Governance, Regulatory Advisory and Compliance, Labour & Employment, Brand Protection etc.
Prior to joining Unilever Nigeria Plc, in 2022 as Senior Counsel and Brand Protection Officer, West Africa, Mr. Dada gained his legal and Corporate Governance experience in GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria PLC and Suntory Beverage & Food Nigeria respectively. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, Society for Corporate Governance of Nigeria and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria.
He is an alumnus of the University of Lagos (LLB) and the University of Cumbria, UK (LLM). He joined Unilever Nigeria in May 2022 as the Senior Counsel Brand Protection West Africa in 2022.