The Institute of Directors Nigeria (IOD Nigeria) has elected Alhaji Tijjani Mohammed Borodo as the president and chairman of its governing council.
The institute announced this in a statement on Thursday.
According to the statement, the appointment followed the expiration of the tenure of Dr. Mrs. Ije Jidenma after she served the Institute for two years.
The statement, signed by Mr Dele Alimi, the Director General/ Chief Executive Officer of IoD Nigeria, said Borodo emerged as president after an election at the Institute’s 39th Annual General Meeting held at the Institute’s Secretariat in Lagos.
The institute said that Borodo, a fellow of the institute, is a distinguished lawyer and the pioneer company secretary of FBN Holdings.
He is an astute boardroom executive who has served the Institute previously in various capacities such as First Vice President, Second Vice President, Chairman, Finance & General-Purpose Committee, Chairman, Membership and Branch Development Committee, and Honorary Legal Adviser among others.
The institute said it was pleased as Borodo would assume office as the President of IOD Nigeria.
“As a previous office holder and Council Member of the Institute, he had brought his extensive knowledge and experience to bear and has provided inspirational leadership and direction for the success of the Institute. His emergence as the President will enhance the Institute’s role as the leading corporate governance advocate, promoting sound ethical standards.
”Alhaji Tijjani Borodo, F.IOD is the Founder and Principal Partner at Tijjani M. Borodo & Associates Law Firm and an accomplished board executive of repute.
“He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, a member of the International Bar Association (IBA), and an Alumnus of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the University of Essex, United Kingdom.
“He is also an Independent Non-Executive Director at Cowry Asset Management Limited, Signature Bank Limited, and Sanlam Life Insurance Nigeria Limited,” the institute said.
