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The company’s secretary, Mr Uaboi Agbebaku, made this known
via a notification to the Nigerian Exchange Ltd on Friday in Lagos.
Agbebaku said Ighodalo informed the company of his decision
to resign and offer himself for public service.
He said Ighodalo would be resigning from the board and in
his capacity as chairman, in line with proper corporate governance practice, on
December 31, 2023.
Agbebaku quoted Ighodalo as saying that the decision came
with mixed emotions, of a painful sacrifice to enable his full devotion to the
new cause.
“It is with heartfelt regret that I announce my resignation
as the Chairman of the Board of Nigerian Breweries Plc effective Dec. 31, 2023.
“After extensive deliberations, I have decided to offer
myself for public service to our dear country.
“It is my pride to have been part of such a formidable
organisation well-positioned to meet the opportunities and challenges in
Nigeria’s ever-changing business environment,” he said.
Agbebaku also announced the appointment of the
longest-serving director, Sijbe Hiemstra, as the chairman of the company in an
interim capacity effective January 1, 2024, pending the appointment of a
substantive chairman.
He stated that during the transition period, Hiemstra would
steer the affairs of the board and oversee the process of appointing a
substantive chairman.
“We also announce the completion of the tenure of Ndidi
Nwuneli as an independent non-executive director of the company, following the
completion of her tenure.
“The board also informs of the appointment of Stella
Ojekwe-Onyejeli as Non-Executive Director to fill a vacancy on the Board,
effective January 1, 2023.
“Ojekwe-Onyejeli brings to the board years of knowledge and
experience as a risk manager with a demonstrated history of working in the
financial services industry and skilled in enterprise risk management, business
planning, internal audit, and analytical skills.
“She currently serves on the boards of Coronation Insurance
Plc and Rand Merchant Bank, amongst others,” he said.
NAN