The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria has announced the appointment of Dr Taiwo Nolas-Alausa as its new Director General and Chief Executive Officer.
His appointment follows the completion of Mr Bamidele Alimi’s tenure on July 31, 2025, after serving two terms as DG/CEO.
A statement by the institute described Nolas-Alausa as a learning and development consultant with over two decades of experience.
He is expected to lead the Institute’s strategic drive, focusing on corporate governance, leadership training, and stakeholder engagement.
The President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Adetunji Oyebanji, said the new DG/CEO’s background in human capital development and executive education would support the Institute’s mission to promote ethical leadership and boardroom excellence.
Before his appointment, Nolas-Alausa held senior roles in several organisations, including the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, ISON Experiences, and Globacom. He has also designed and led training programmes for firms across West and Southern Africa, including MTN, Airtel, Union Bank, and Multichoice.
An academic and author, he holds a PhD in English and Comparative Literature from Babcock University, alongside other degrees from the University of Lagos and Lagos State University. He has lectured at Lagos State University and served as an assessor for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
Dr Nolas-Alausa takes on the responsibility of executing CIoD Nigeria’s strategic objectives and strengthening its role within Nigeria’s corporate landscape.

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