Transcorp new ED to drive development of new commercial interests -Mgt

The management of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp) said the recent appointment of Mr. Christopher Ezeafulukwe to the board of the hospitality company is to drive development of new commercial interests.

NEWSVERGE reports that the Nigeria’s leading conglomerate on July 1, 2018, announced the appointment of Mr. Ezeafulukwe as the new Executive Director of the company.

“Ezeafulukwe, currently the Group General Counsel and Head, Business Development, will in his new role, focus and drive the development of new commercial interests as well as the optimisation of Transcorp’s existing investments in the power and Oil&Gas sectors”, the company said in a statement.

Speaking on Ezeafulukwe’s appointment, Chairman, Transcorp; Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, welcomed him to the Board and noted that: “Chris is an invaluable member of the Transcorp team.”

He mentioned that his insights, drive and commitment to business execution are exemplary.

“His appointment will deepen and open new doors of commercial opportunities for Transcorp and all our stakeholders as we pursue our goal of providing power in every home, school, hospital and business enterprise in Nigeria.” Said Elumelu.

Also, the Group President/CEO of Transcorp, Mr. Adim Jibunoh, congratulated Chris on his appointment.

He stated that “Chris brings exceptional value to the table and we are certain that he will deliver on the high expectations of the Board and Management”.

Mr. Ezeafulukwe brings to this role over 19 years’ experience in Business Development, Legal Advisory and Company Secretariat roles amongst others in a career spanning several industries.

He holds an LL.B degree from the University of Lagos, a B.L (second class upper division) from the Nigerian Law School, an LL.M from the University of Lagos and another LL.M in Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources Law from the University of Houston, Texas. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN), Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) and until recently a member of the Executive Council of Association of Power Generation Companies of Nigeria.