The Institute of Directors Nigeria (IoD Nigeria) will today confer Honorary Fellowship Award on His Royal Majesty, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, CFR, mni, Obi of Onitsha, this has been gathered.
Distinguished Fellowship Award will also be conferred on Dr. Olawole Omolayole at a Fellows’ Luncheon in Lagos,
According to the Acting DG/CEO of the Institute, Mr. Mohammed Jumba, M.IoD, the objective of the Luncheon besides recognizing and honouring deserving business executives in different sectors, is to provide a platform to network, share experiences, gain new insights on key issues of importance to Corporate Nigeria, as well as nurture an enduring class of Fellows and Distinguished Fellows for the Institute.
The forum according to Jumba will feature Dr. Andrew Nevin, FS Advisory Leader/Chief Economist, PwC and Ms. Funke Opeke, MD/CEO, Main One Cable as guest speakers who will share insight into the theme of the forum; “2017 Budget Implementation and Challenges”.
With over 30 years of experience across several strategic positions, His majesty, Nnaemeka Achebe is currently the Chairman, Anambra State Traditional Council, Unilever Nigeria, Intafact Beverages Limited (AB Inbev), Omak Maritime Limited, Tishona Limited, Hero’s Foundation, Chimedie Museum Trust Foundation; Trustee, National Traditional Rulers Council, Scout Association of Nigeria; Chancellor, Ahmadu Bello and Kogi State Universities.
He is a former Chairman of Diamond Bank and Universal Insurance Plc and holds honorary degrees of Ahmadu Bello University, University of Nigeria, Anambra State University and Kogi State University.
Dr. Omolayole is a management expert with many years of experience. He started his career in Lever Brothers Nigeria Limited as a Training Manager. From there he proved his outstanding qualities which saw him becoming the first Nigerian Chairman and Managing Director.
Dr. Omolayole has working experience in various sectors including Academics, Broadcasting, Business management and management consulting/policy analysis. He is a Past President of National Institute OF Management, Nigeria
Employers Consultative Association, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management; A former Prochancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye; A Past Chairman/MD of Unilever Nigeria Plc, CAPL, AIICO and BOC gas; A former Director of UACN, Nestle Nigeria, Van Leer Container and NFI; Former Adviser to President Babangida and The World Bank.
