Africa Prudential Plc, the pioneering registrar listed in the Nigeria Exchange appoints a new CEO Catherine Nwosu. Catherine Nwosu is the first female Chief Execitive Officer to be appointed at Africa Prudential Plc.
According to a statement from the firm, the appointment took effect on March 1.
Africa Prudential is listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange with over 260,000 shareholders and has a sound corporate governance structure. Africa Prudential has an effective governance mechanism that ensures proper oversight of its business by the Directors and other principal organs of the Company in place.
Nwosu, who is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School, a fellow of the Institute of Capital Market Registrars, and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, succeeds Obong Idiong.
“Having served in various capacities within Africa Prudential since its inception in 2006, she is well-versed in the company’s operations and deeply invested in its success.
“Her appointment signifies not only her exceptional qualifications but also Africa Prudential’s unwavering commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability in its leadership structure,” part of the statement read.
“We are confident in the future of Africa Prudential with Catherine at the helm,” declared the Chairman of the firm’s board, Eniola Fadyomi.
He emphasised Nwosu’s familiarity with the company’s legacy of innovation and premium service delivery, describing her as “a talented professional and a friend of the business”.