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ICC Africa regional arbitration to hold confab in June
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By Ebunoluwa Sessou
The 5th ICC Africa Regional has concluded plans to hold a Conference on International Arbitration in June between 1 and 4, 2021.
With the theme, “Arbitration in Africa: Expanding the Scope,” the conference will be organised to virtually in strict compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
In a statement signed by the Conference Director of Logistics and Publicity, Dr Yemi Agbelusi, FCIArb, the conference is the most important gathering for the African Arbitration Community.
According to him, this year’s event will parade an assemblage of top-class speakers to facilitate topical discussions, relevant news, indispensable updates, and networking on International Arbitration in the region.
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Guinness Nigeria announces board changes
The Retirement Of Board Chair, Babatunde Savage, FCA And Appointment Of Dr. Omobola Johnson As Incoming Board Chair.
Guinness Nigeria today announces the notice of retirement of its long-serving and indefatigable Board Chair, Mr. Babatunde Savage by June 30, 2021.
The Company is also pleased to announce arrangements for pioneer Nigerian Minister of Communication & Technology and serving Guinness Nigeria Board member, Dr. Omobola Johnson to be appointed and assume the role of Board Chair with effect from 1st July 2021.
In his letter notifying the Board of his retirement in compliance with applicable Corporate Governance regulations, Mr. Savage expressed his pleasure at the opportunity to have been a part of the wonderful Guinness Nigeria story over the last four decades.
Guinness Nigeria appoints ex-Minister Omobola Johnson new board chair
Ms Johnson, 57, replaces Babatunde Savage, who retires on June 30.
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Guinness Nigeria Plchas appointed Omobola Johnson, a former minister of communication and technology, chair of its board of directors.
Ms Johnson, 57, replaces Babatunde Savage, who retires on June 30. She will take office on July 1, and has been a non-executive director of the company since January 2016, Nigeria’s third-biggest brewer said Friday in a statement seen by PREMIUM TIMES.
Mr Savage is exiting the firm after spending four decades, occupying different strategic senior roles and rising to become an executive director and later the chairman of the board, a position he has held for twelve years.
Guinness Nigeria has announced the notice of retirement of its Board Chair Mr. Babatunde Savage, effective June 30, 2021. Savage will be replaced by Nigeria’s Pioneer Minister of Communication and Technology Dr. Omobola Johnson who is also a member of the Board with effect from July 1, 2021.
Savage has served as Guinness Board Chair for twelve years.
In his letter of notification to the Board, Savage expressed his pleasure at the opportunity to have been a part of the wonderful Guinness Nigeria story over the last four decades. He also thanked the Board of Guinness Nigeria and Diageo UK for the opportunity to have served the company in many capacities.