FBN Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Oluseye Kosoko as company secretary, subject to regulatory approval. Tijjani Borodo, outgoing company secretary, will stay on for the next few months to navigate a seamless transition for Kosoko.
Borodo will be retiring after serving both First Bank of Nigeria Limited and FBN Holdings Plc for three decades during which he provided exceptional company secretariat and legal support to the Group.
Prior to his appointment, Kosoko had served as head of legal and the company secretary of Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Ltd. He was also managing solicitor at Henley, Crankshaw Solicitors, chief legal officer/company secretary at Econet Wireless Nigeria Limited (Now Airtel Networks).
He was also at Citibank Nigeria, where he rose to the position of general counsel/company secretary, and where he was also the pioneer country compliance head with oversight for corporate affairs. He worked as Tax Consultant at Price Waterhouse Coopers and was one of the pioneer lecturers at the Faculty of Law of the Lagos State University. He graduatedfrom the University of Ife in 1984 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1985. He obtained his LL.M in 1987, from the University of Lagos.
According to UK Eke, the group managing director of FBN Holdings Plc,Seye brings his over 25 years of extensive experience in legal framework, company secretarial duties, and governance advisory, to bear on the executive management and board of FBNHoldings.
He also stated that Tijjani will be missed as his exemplary dedication to the Group will remain one of the bright spots in the history of FBNHoldings.
“We welcome Seye on board while we wish Tijjani many fruitful years ahead,”Eke said.
Kosoko’s appointment is consistent with FBNHoldings corporate governance and succession plan that ensures that there is balance of knowledge and experience at the highest decision making levels of the Group.
