The board of Africa Prudential Plc, a share registration and business solutions provider, has announced the appointment of Christabel Onyejekwe as Chairperson, following the retirement of  Mrs Eniola Fadayomi, after 12 years of meritorious service.

According to a statement, the announcement was made during the company’s 12th Annual General Meeting.

Onyejekwe is an accomplished business leader with over 30 years of experience in the financial services sector.

She previously served as Executive Director, Business Development, at the Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement Systems Pic (NIBSS), where she led several strategic initiatives that deepened financial infrastructure in Nigeria.

“Currently, she serves on several corporate boards and brings expertise in governance, strategy, and risk management to this role,” it said.

The outgoing Chairperson, Fadayomi, served on the Board of Africa Prudential Pic over a twelve-year tenure marked by innovation and corporate excellence.

Under her chairmanship, Africa Prudential witnessed significant milestones that enhanced the company’s reputation as a technology-driven registrar business across Africa.

Speaking on the new appointment, Fadayomi said, “It has been a privilege to serve this great institution, witnessing its transformation into the formidable registrar business it is today. I am confident that Mrs Onyejekwe will bring renewed energy and perspective to the Board, and I have no doubt that Africa Prudential will continue to thrive under her leadership.”

Onyejekwe expressed gratitude to the board for the opportunity.

“I am honoured to take on this role and build on the legacy of excellence established by my predecessors. I look forward to working closely with my colleagues on the board and management to drive the company’s strategic objectives,” she said.

The statement also noted that Samuel Nwanze and Peter Elumelu, both Non-Executive Directors, are also retiring from the board after 12 years of impactful service.

“In line with its succession strategy, the Board has announced the appointment of Vincent Ukoh as a Non-Executive Director, subject to approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission,” it mentioned.

It added that Ukoh currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of HH Capital Limited, a diversified Investment firm with interests in financial services, energy, hospitality, and real estate.