iCentra, a technology and business solutions company, has announced the appointment of Mr Mansur Ahmed to its Board of Directors.

According to a statement, the company stated that the strategic addition has strengthened its leadership team to drive innovation, accelerate growth, and advance its mission of leveraging innovation and technology to transform people and organisations for excellent performance.

Ahmed is an accomplished professional with a 50-year career spanning diverse roles in public and private sectors, academia, and NGOs.

An alumnus of Nottingham University (BSc Mechanical Engineering) and Cranfield University (MSc Industrial Engineering), Ahmed began his career in 1973 at Ahmadu Bello University before moving into industry, including senior roles at NNPC, where he headed the refinery and petrochemical operations as Group Executive Director. (1999 – 2003).

In 2003, he became Director-General of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, driving advocacy for economic policy reform, and left NESG to pioneer Nigeria’s Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission in 2008.

His work extended to the African Continental Free Trade Area initiative. An officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, Ahmed is a distinguished fellow of multiple professional bodies.

He is the immediate past president of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, the current interim president of the Pan-African Manufacturers Association, and a member of the Africa Quality Policy Council.

Ahmed retired in 2023 after a decade as Group Executive Director at Dangote Group, focusing on government and strategic relations. He is currently a special adviser to the president and CEO of the Dangote Group.

Ahmed brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career spanning decades in corporate leadership and public service. His expertise in strategic management, governance, and business transformation aligns seamlessly with iCentra’s vision for the future.

The Chief Executive Officer of iCentra, Taopheek Babayeju, said, “We are honoured to welcome Ahmed to the iCentra Board. His deep understanding of complex industries and his dedication to fostering innovation and sustainability make him an invaluable addition to our leadership team. We are confident that his guidance will further our efforts to deliver transformative solutions to our clients and communities globally.”

In his reaction, Ahmed said, “I am excited to be part of iCentra’s journey and contribute to its vision of leveraging technology and innovation to address critical challenges in today’s dynamic business environment.

“I look forward to working with the Board and leadership team to achieve sustainable growth and create lasting value.”