Tinubu appoints Dr. Mansur Mukhtar Chair of Bank of Industry

By Nnamdi Okosieme

President Bola Tinubu on Monday approved the appointment of Dr. Mansur Mukhtar as Chairman of the Bank of Industry (BoI).

A statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale said Dr. Olasupo Olusi has also been appointed as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the bank.

Other members appointed to the board of the bank include, Mrs. Ifeoma Uz’Okpala(Executive Director, Large Enterprises), Mr. Shekarau Omar(Executive Director, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises), Mr. Usen Effiong( Executive Director, Corporate Services),

(6) Ms. Mabel Ndagi(Executive Director, Public Sector & Intervention Programmes), Mr. Rotimi Akinde (Executive Director, Corporate Finance & Risk Management)and Mallam Tajudeen Datti Ahmed(Non-Executive Director, representing the Ministry of Finance Incorporated). Others are, Mr. Adedamola Olufemi Young(Non-Executive Director, representing Central Bank of Nigeria), Reverend Isaac Adefemi Agoye (Non-Executive, representing Manufacturers Association of Nigeria) and Mallam Muhammad Bala (Non-Executive, representing Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment). Also appointed to the board are Mr. Oreoluwa Adeyemi(Independent Non-Executive Director) and Mr. Sulaiman Musa Kadira(Independent Non-Executive Director).

Dr. Muhtar’s career spans decades in finance, international development, public service, and academia.

He served as Minister of Finance, Budget and Economic Development from 2008 to 2010 and was Vice-President, Operations of the Islamic Development Bank, before his recent appointment.

The President expects the new board of the Bank of Industry to work harmoniously, diligently, and with utmost fidelity to the nation in driving the mandate of this critical institution as a development vehicle for providing support for projects that enhance job creation, poverty alleviation, and the socio-economic conditions of Nigerian families.