Unilever Nigeria Appoints Femi Okunbanjo as Director

Unilever Nigeria Plc announced the appointment of Modup Femi Okunbanjo as a director, effective June 30, 2026. This decision follows the resignation of Ibrahim Sodip from the board, as noted in a statement sent to the Nigeria Exchange.

Femi Okunbanjo currently serves as the Financial Controller for the Nigeria region and leads operations in West Africa for Unilever Nigeria Plc. His responsibilities include overseeing financial governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.

With over 15 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods and telecommunications sectors, Okunbanjo has successfully guided financial teams, shaped strategic initiatives, and strengthened risk management frameworks. He has been instrumental in embedding ethical leadership and data-driven decision-making at the board level, ensuring organizational resilience amid market dynamics.

His accomplishments in financial governance have established a strong reputation for elevating financial reporting standards and enhancing governance frameworks to support sustainable growth and long-term value creation.