The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun @WaleEdun, has formally inaugurated the new Board of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority @nsia_nigeria at the Ministry of Finance Headquarters.
This newly constituted Board features esteemed professionals
from diverse sectors, selected through careful discussions and recommendations
from the Executive Nominations Committee. The President, H.E. Bola Ahmed
Tinubu, GCFR, granted the final approval, following the endorsement of the Vice
President, H.E. Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, who also chairs the National
Economic Council (NEC).
The members of the new Board include:
• Mr. Segun Ogunsanya – Chairman
• Mr. Aminu Umar-Sadiq – MD/CEO
• Prof. Fabian Ajogwu
• Mr. Abdullahi Mahmud Gaya
• Mr. Ahmed Goniri
• Ms. Ada Osakwe
• Dr. Suleyman Ndanusa
• Ms. Ijeoma Taylaur
• Mr. Kola Owodunni
In his inaugural address, Mr. Segun Ogunsanya, the newly appointed Chairman, expressed his dedication to creating a prosperous future for upcoming generations. “Our mission is clear—we aim to enhance the wealth of our nation and ensure that future generations are not burdened by poverty,” he remarked. Mr. Ogunsanya also emphasized the Board’s goal to significantly increase the fund under its stewardship.
Reflecting on the NSIA’s 11-year history since its
establishment, the Honourable Minister commended the institution’s remarkable
achievements in fulfilling its mandate. He characterized the NSIA as “a vital
institution for our nation’s economic stability and growth.”