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Etisalat Nigeria Appoints New CEO, Board
Etisalat Nigeria has confirmed the appointment of Mr Boye Olusanya, a former Deputy Managing Director of Celtel, Nigeria now Airtel Nigeria as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The telecommunications company said in a statement by its management in Lagos, that Olusanya was replacing Matthew Willsher, who stepped down as the CEO on Monday, July 3.
Etisalat said that Mrs Funke Ighodaro, had been appointed as the Chief Finance Officer to take over from Mr Olawole Obasunloye, who also resigned on the same date.
“Etisalat Nigeria today confirms that as a result of the ongoing restructuring efforts, a new board has been constituted.
“A Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Dr Joseph Nnanna will be the Chairman of the board, taking over from Hakeem Bello-Osagie, who resigned as part of the agreement reached for a seamless transition.
“Other members of the board comprise Mr Oluseyi Bickersteth, Mr Ken Igbokwe, Mr Boye Olusanya and Ighodaro,” it said.
Etisalat said that the consortium of lenders working with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the CBN were committed to the ongoing efforts to restructure the company.
The management said that the restructuring was toward a path of long-term success of the business.
According to Etisalat, the appointment of a seasoned board of directors and top management is a testament to the long term success.
It said that the decisions reached so far reflected the high confidence all the stakeholders had in the continued viability and sustainability of the business.
Etisalat said that the smooth transition was also proof of the management’s commitment to ensure that the operations of the company ran seamlessly.
“It is to ensure that customers continue to enjoy superior network quality and positive customer experience.
“Etisalat Nigeria remains committed to continuously serving our subscribers through the provision of innovative products and services with its committed staff, partners and vendors.
“We are committed to empower the needs of our customers and improve their experience on the network.
“We thank all our customers for their loyalty, understanding and continued patronage,” the management said.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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