The Board of African Prudential Plc has appointed Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, a former Group Managing Director at United bank for Afriac (UBA) as an Independent – Non – Executive Director to promote independent voice and bring a high degree of objectivity to the Board for sustaining stakeholder trust and confidence.
Uzoka’s appointment, which took effect from March 26, 2024,
followed the retirement of Mr. Emmanuel Nnorom as a Non – Executive Director of
the company with effect from completion of the Annual General Meeting (AGM), on
March 28, 2024.
His appointment, however, is subject to the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) approval.
A statement by Joseph Jibunoh, Company Secretary at African
Prudential, noted that during Nnorom’s time, the company recorded many
groundbreaking achievements, saying that the Board is grateful to Mr. Nnorom
for his remarkable contributions to the company’s growth since his appointment.
Mr Uzoka brings to Africa Prudential a wealth of over three
decades experience as a distinguished business leader, with expertise in
governance, commercial banking, corporate & retail product marketing,
information technology, human resources management, strategic business advisory
services and non-human resources management.
He retired as the Group Managing Director/CEO for United
Bank for Africa Plc. The Board of the company expressed that Uzoka’s
appointment will further strengthen Africa Prudential Plc’s commitment to
excellence and sustained growth.