NEM Insurance Plc has announced the appointment of Mr Idowu Semowo as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective from 1st of February, 2021.
This is according to a disclosure signed by the firm’s secretary, Olajumoke Philip-Akede and made available on the website of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX), as seen by Nairametrics.
As part of his responsibilities, Idowu will support the Board in driving the Group’s strategic vision and harnessing greater wealth building opportunities for shareholders. Sequel to this, the board expressed optimism and trust in the capability of the new CFO to deliver.
Profile
Mr Idowu is a financial industry expert with over thirty years of experience in banking, stock broking and auditing, having worked for firms like Universal Trust Bank, MBC International Bank and Kinley Securities Limited, among others.
He is a fellow of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria [ACS].
What you should know:
- NEM Insurance Plc is one of the oldest financial institutions in Nigeria. It started insurance business in Nigeria in 1948 and it currently offers life and non-life insurance services.
- The firm recently posted a profit after tax of N5.08 billion in FY 2020, indicating a surge of about 112.3% YoY.
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