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  • Transport firm appoints Omoaefe Ejere as COO 

    Transport firm appoints Omoaefe Ejere as COO 

    Grand Cubana and Cubana Signature Hotels – Chief Operating Officer – Dr. Omoaefe Ejere has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) Of Enviable Transport Limited. 

    His appointment is contained in a letter signed by the company’s Chief Executive Officer after the board approval.

    Enviable transport is one of Nigeria largest established vehicle Rental Company. Over 5 years there have built a reputation for delivering market-leading car rentals services, airport pickup-drop off, intercity, interstate travels, haulage, and Ride share to their customers and have successfully brought peace, safety and pleasant experience to its customers. 

    Enviable transport has added and deploy over 80 brand new vehicles and recently in a bid to contribute towards the reduction of carbon footprint have also added electric vehicles to its fleet and their drivers are trained to meet best standard.

    Dr.Omoaefe Joseph Ejere is a results-oriented entrepreneur and business leader with an extensive track record spanning over two decades in the hospitality, marketing  and Tourism Sector in the country. Recognized for consistently showcasing exceptional expertise in Corporate Leadership, Marketing, Organizational Management, and Entrepreneurship. He is an indigene of Delta State. 

    He holds a Master of Sciences in Peace Studies and Conflicts Resolution, Masters in Public Administration, BSc in Public Administration and many more. He is also a distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultant, Fellow Integrated Institute of Professional Manager, Fellow Africa Institute of Strategy Managers, fellow Institute of Human Capital Management.

     Recently he bagged an honorary Doctorate Degree in Corporate Leadership, Marketing and Tourism Management from the Institute of  Leadership Manpower & Management Development(ILMMD) United Kingdom.

    He expressed gratitude to God, family, his mentor and Boss Dr. Obinna Iyiegbu (Chairman Cubana Group) and the CEO/MD Mr. Enviable for finding him worthy to serve and he promised never to disappoint the organization for the confidence reposed in him.

  • COO seeks accountability in govt

    The Chief Operating Officer (COO), The Future Project, Bukonla Adebakin, has called for a new sense of direction and renewed commitment to transparency and accountability in governance to promote economic growth.

    Speaking at the fourth edition of the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders held in Lagos, Adebakin also called for a more inclusion of the youths in leadership and governance.

    Adebakin said: “The 2019 elections can play an important role in creating a better future for Nigeria, especially when we can collectively defeat voter apathy and young Nigerians realise that through elections, we can truly pass the message about true governance and effective leadership”.

    “This is an opportunity for inter-generational dialogue and to seek feedback from those who hold the levers of power on the quality of their service and stewardship”.

    The event was created to highlight the need to change negative narratives about Nigeria while spotlighting the role of the youth in demanding for better governance and improvement in the system of leadership.

    Organised by The Future Project, the event themed ‘Shaping New Narratives’,  brought together leaders of thought and influential personalities in politics, business, advocacy, media, and more – to engage and discuss issues of governance, public policies, and civic engagement.

     

  • OneCard appoints COO

    Fast-moving consumer goods company, OneCard TopUp Services Limited, has appointed Mr Ali Kajubi its Chief Operations Officer (COO).

    Kajubi had worked with MTN Uganda in various capacities, such as Services Manager, Senior IS Specialist and Business Process Administrator. His competences include IT service management, service level management, aligning IT to business strategy and accounts management.

    Trained in Information Technology and Finance, the new COO brings his vast experiences to bear in the operations of OneCard.

    Kajubi’s experiences in managing and strategically supporting IT infrastructure and service provision to customer requirements will be valuable in providing customer centric top-up services by OneCard Nigeria.

    The Company Secretary Ade Oyebanji said Kajubi was chosen because of his knowledge and experience in relevant areas that would “positively impact the growth of the company”.

    On Kajubi’s appointment, the company’s Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Baba said: “OneCard will always deploy all resources required to provide efficient and reliable top-up solutions to customers across the country.”

     

     

  • Rock and Rave set for cable TV

    A TV Fashion Show aimed to debut on Cable TV would feature a collection of five prominent fashion designers, five upcoming designers, jewellery and bag designers, music, cheographed dance, and other side attractions today at the BESPOKE CENTRE, Lekki, Lagos.

    According to Clara Chinwe Okoro, the Executive Producer/COO Brandworld Media, owners of the Rock and Rave Fashion franchise, is organising Fashion TV launch edition tagged “Rock n rave”, today, 1st of December, 2013. “The concept for us was to start an African Fashion TV, where the business of fashion in Africa would be covered in full details. We also realised that we could as well start a Fashion Channel to cover African fashion activities on Cable TV.”

    She adds: “Our major partner for the event is FADAN, The Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria.”

    In attendance will be important personalities spanning the corporate world, entertainment, business, music, sports, media and movie industries. It will also be parading the cream of the Nigerian celebrity circle.

    Okoro says that “What pointed us in this direction was the study conducted by the British Council which asserted that Nigeria stands on the threshold of what could be the greatest transformation in its history with population growth slowing, and its ‘baby boom’ generation entering the workforce. By 2030, it will be one of the few countries in the world with young workers in plentiful supply.”

    Okoro goes on to highlight the benefits that can be tapped from the process. “If the country continues with the recent economic growth, improved education and health standards, and creates jobs, the average Nigerian could be three times richer by 2030 and over 30 million people will be lifted out of poverty.”

    She also warns that the risks are as great as the opportunities available. “The number of young people frustrated by a lack of jobs and opportunities is on the increase. Nigeria needs to create 25 million jobs over the next 10 years and move its focus away from oil, which contributes 40% to national GDP, but only employs 0.15% of the population.”

    Veronica. O. Chimah, CEO cevoma Bespoke Brand, will be speaking on ”The Designer as Brand” alongside Mrs Funmi Ajila-Ladipo who will x-ray the potentials in the fashion sector as an alternative to oil.

    Ten prominent Nigerians will receive the Revolution Award which seeks to recognise the African individuals who have contributed to the growth of the sector via their ideas and talent. In the pack, you find seasoned designer of Mudi the Fashion Brand and Mrs Flora Nwazojie of Clear Essence and others.

  • AFEX appoints CEO, COO

    Africa Exchange Holdings (AFEX) has announced the appointment of Paul Kukubo, Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Information, Communication and Technology Board as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its East Africa Exchange (EAX) subsidiary in Rwanda.

    Also, John BoscoSebabi, Director General at the National Bank of Rwanda will take up the positions of Chief Operating Officer.

    In a statement, the firm said the appointment was in line with its strategy to build commodity exchanges across Africa.

    The EAX appointment, which was co-founded by Heirs Holdings, the pan-African investment company, and Berggruen Holdings, came shortly after the exchange was launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos by Rwandan President Paul Kagame.

    Heirs Holdings said: “AFEX has been set up to transform commodities trading in Africa, starting with agriculture in Rwanda. Both Kukubo and Sebabi bring the intellectual capital and operational experience we need to deliver the full economic and social impact of this Exchange.

    “As AFEX expands across Africa into Nigeria , we will continue to recruit high caliber leaders with the expertise to build world-class infrastructure and deliver on our vision.”