Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) has confirmed the appointment of Jude Chiemeka as the Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) effective July 1, 2024, in line with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval.
Since January 1, 2024, Chiemeka has been serving as the acting CEO of the Group, succeeding Temi Popoola, who transitioned to the role of Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NGX Group.
Chiemeka brings close to three decades of experience in African securities trading and asset management to his new role.
His career includes serving as Executive Director of Capital Markets at NGX and MD/CEO at United Capital Securities Limited.
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He also worked at leading investment banking firms in Nigeria such as Chapel Hill Denham Securities and Rencap Securities (Nigeria). A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, Chiemeka is an alumnus of the University of Lagos, Lagos Business School, and the University of Oxford, UK.
Group Chairman, NGX Group, Alhaji (Dr) Umaru Kwairanga, said: ‘‘This strategic appointment aligns perfectly with our succession plan and reinforces the synergy we continuously foster across our group operations.
“Chiemeka’s extensive experience and proven leadership qualities are invaluable assets that will propel the Group toward long-term success. Under his leadership, I am confident that NGX will play an even more pivotal role in contributing to the sustainable growth for both Nigeria’s and Africa’s economies”.
Commenting on the appointment, Chairman of Nigerian Exchange Limited, Ahonsi Unuigbe: “The board of NGX is pleased to confirm Chiemeka’s appointment as CEO of The Exchange. It is our hope and expectation that he will drive growth and innovation, enhance our operational perspectives, democratize investment in the capital market, and unlock opportunities for investors’’.
GMD/CEO, NGX Group, Temi Popoola, on his part noted, “I am delighted to see Chiemeka step into the role of CEO. His extensive experience and deep understanding of our markets will be crucial in driving the group’s growth while aligning with our broader group strategy.
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“I look forward to working closely with him to unlock value and to create new opportunities for stakeholders across the entire Group ecosystem”.
Chiemeka said: “I am honored to be appointed as CEO of the Group at this critical period of The Exchange’s history and my sincere appreciation goes to the Boards of NGX Group and NGX. As we aim to build on our achievements and maximise value for all stakeholders.
“I look forward to forging strong collaborations with exceptional team and the broader capital market community. We are committed to creating a more dynamic and inclusive exchange that fuels Nigeria’s economic growth and competes on the global stage.”
