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The announcement was contained in a statement issued by HFN,
where it described the leadership of Ighodalo as pivotal and dedicated, which
led to resounding and remarkable growth and success of the organisation.
Meanwhile, according to the statement, the new BoT chairman,
Adesola has been “Distinguished leader in Banking and Finance, therefore she is
a highly accomplished professional in the banking and financial services
industry. Currently serving as the Chairman of Ecobank Nigeria Limited, she
brings over 34 years of experience to her new role. Her impressive career
includes holding the position of Senior Vice Chairman, Africa for Standard
Chartered Bank, and Chairman of the Bank in Mauritius. Mrs. Adesola has also
made significant contributions to renowned institutions such as Citibank and
First Bank of Nigeria.
“Extensive Involvement in Corporate Governance and Diversity
Initiatives: Beyond her successful career, Mrs. Adesola has been actively
involved in various professional associations, corporate governance, and gender
diversity initiatives. She co-founded Women in Management, Business and Public
Service (WIMBIZ), Nigeria’s leading gender-oriented network, showcasing her
commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion.
“Global Recognition for Visionary Leadership:
Mrs. Adesola’s visionary leadership has not gone unnoticed
on the global stage. She served as Vice-Chairman of the United Nations Global
Compact for three years and currently holds sits on the Leadership Council of
Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) and the Governing Council of Nigeria
University of Technology and Management.
“A Personal Touch: Mrs. Adesola is not only a dedicated
professional but also a proud mother of twin girls. Known for her avid reading
habits and passion for art, she brings a unique blend of professional acumen
and personal interests to her new role.
“In welcoming Mrs. Bola Adesola, the Healthcare Federation
of Nigeria is enthusiastic about the wealth of experience and leadership that
Mrs. Adesola brings to the organization. Having been a Trustee on the board of
HFN since inception, her strategic guidance is anticipated to play a crucial
role in steering the HFN toward even greater achievements.
“Join us in welcoming Mrs. Bola Adesola,
we invite all our members and stakeholders to join us in
welcoming Mrs. Bola Adesola to her new role as Chairman of the Board of
Trustees. Her appointment marks a significant milestone for the HFN, and we
look forward to the continued success and growth under her leadership.
“The HFN expresses sincere gratitude to Mr. Asue Ighodalo
for his outstanding leadership as the pioneer Chairman of the Board of
Trustees. His contributions have been invaluable in shaping the organization’s
journey.”
The HFN is a coalition of stakeholders in the private
healthcare sector. It is an apolitical, non-partisan, nonprofit organization
aiming to collectively advocate for improving Nigeria’s private health sector.
Committed to advancing the quality of healthcare services, HFN catalyzes
collaboration and innovation in the Nigerian healthcare industry.