Three professionals have joined the PEARL Awards Board to further strengthen the organization’s governance and professional depth. The body is a platform reckoned for rewarding corporate performance in the capital market.
Fortunately, this is coming at a time much attention is focused on the capital market partly triggered by Dangote sale of shares.
The new board members are Bunmi Lawson, Managing Director/CEO, Edfin Microfinance Bank; Ibrahim Boyi, former Executive Commissioner, Corporate Services, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); and Johnson Chukwu, Managing Director, Cowry Asset Management Limited, according to Olisemeka Obi,Project Manager PEARL Awards Nigeria
Tayo Orekoya, President/CEO of PEARL Awards Nigeria explained in a statement that the appointment of the new Board members reflects the organization’s commitment to bringing wider expertise and experience to the leadership of the Awards.
He added: ‘We are delighted to welcome these accomplished professionals to the PEARL Awards Board. Their experience and knowledge will add significant value as we continue to strengthen the Awards and position them for an even greater impact on the capital market.’
He further said that the awards which entered a new chapter following the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the PEARL Awards last year will hold its 2026 edition late November this year in Lagos.
Orekoya said the platform has, ‘ for three decades, provided a credible platform for recognizing excellence, promoting best practices and celebrating institutions and individuals who contribute significantly to the growth of Nigeria’s capital market. This year, we are not only celebrating excellence; we are challenging the market to inspire the future,’ he said