Nigeria Announces Appointment of New Non‑Executive Board Directors

Reckitt Nigeria (Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria Limited) has named H.E. Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki and Prince Abimbola Olashore as Independent Non‑Executive Directors, expanding the board as the company pursues its strategic objectives in Nigeria.

The appointments come after the death of the company’s former Board Chairman, the late Chief Michael Olumuyiwa Falomo, whose leadership helped shape Reckitt Nigeria’s growth and governance over many years. The company expressed gratitude for his lasting legacy and service.

Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki is the Founder‑President of The Wellbeing Foundation Africa and a globally recognized advocate for women’s and children’s health. She has more than twenty years of experience in maternal, newborn and child health, gender equity and community wellbeing. Saraki serves as the inaugural Global Health Ambassador for the WHO Foundation and holds advisory and leadership roles with the World Health Organization, World Economic Forum, AstraZeneca Global Breast Cancer Care Council and Bayer Sustainability Council. Her background in public health, sustainability and development will add valuable insight to the board as Reckitt continues its mission to protect, heal and nurture communities.

Prince Abimbola Olashore is a Chartered Accountant and seasoned financial services leader with more than thirty years of experience in banking, investment management and corporate advisory. He is the Founder and CEO of Lead Capital Plc and has held senior roles such as Executive Director at Ecobank Transnational Group and CEO of Lead Advisory Group, where he steered strategic growth and organizational transformation. Olashore also serves as President and Chairman of the Council of the Nigerian British Chamber of Commerce, Deputy President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and as Council Member and Chairman of the Environment, Social and Governance Committee of the Chartered Institute of Directors. His expertise in financial strategy, corporate governance and institutional leadership positions him well to support Reckitt’s strategic direction and long‑term growth goals.

Akbar Ali‑Shah, Managing Director of Reckitt West Africa, welcomed the new directors: “We are pleased to welcome Her Excellency, Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki and Prince Abimbola Olashore to the Board of Reckitt Nigeria. Their diverse experience and perspectives will further strengthen the Board and support the company’s continued focus on sustainable growth, innovation and positive impact across Nigeria.”

The appointments reinforce Reckitt Nigeria’s governance framework and bring additional expertise to help achieve the company’s long‑term strategic ambitions.

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