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Unilever Nigeria appoints Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as Executive Director ...
Unilever Nigeria appoints Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as Executive Director ...
Israel Ojoko
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Unilever Nigeria Plc has appointed Mrs. Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as an Executive Director of the company following the resignation of Mr. Ibrahim Sodipe from the Board.
The appointment was disclosed in a notification dated June 29, 2026, and signed by the Company Secretary, Peter Dada.
According to the company, Sodipe’s resignation takes effect on June 30, 2026, the same date Femi-Okunbanjo will assume her new role.
In the notification to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the investing public, Unilever Nigeria stated that its Board of Directors had approved both Sodipe’s resignation and Femi-Okunbanjo’s appointment.
The Board expressed appreciation to Sodipe for his contributions during his tenure, particularly his role in improving the company’s turnover and profitability while supporting its strategy for sustainable growth.
Femi-Okunbanjo joins the Board with more than 15 years of experience in finance, governance, risk management, and corporate strategy across the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and telecommunications sectors.
Her career has been marked by ach…
Unilever Nigeria Appoints Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as Executive Director ...
Unilever Nigeria Appoints Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as Executive Director ...
Unilever Nigeria Plc
has announced the resignation of Mr Ibrahim Sodipe as Executive Director of the company, effective June 30, 2026, and the appointment of Mrs Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo to the board in the same capacity.
The Board of Directors expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr Ibrahim Sodipe for his valuable service and significant contributions to the Company, particularly in driving improved turnover & profitability and supporting Unilever Nigeria’s continued progress towards sustainable and profitable growth. The Board wishes him the very best in his future endeavours.
The Board also considered and approved the appointment of Mrs Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as an Executive Director of Unilever Nigeria PLC with effect from 30th June 2026.
Profile of Mrs Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo
Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo is an accomplished finance and governance leader. For more than 15 years, she has steered finance teams, shaped strategy, and strengthened risk management frameworks in the fast-moving consumer goods and telecommunications sectors.
Currently the Financial Controller, Nigeria and Regional Controls Lead for West Afri…
Unilever Nigeria Plc appoints new executive director
Unilever Nigeria Plc appoints new executive director
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Unilever Nigeria appoints Uchenna Nwakanma as Executive Director
Unilever Nigeria appoints Uchenna Nwakanma as Executive Director
His appointment is seen as a strategic step toward reinforcing Unilever Nigeria’s leadership in the competitive FMCG landscape.
PublishedNovember 28, 2025
NIGERIA – Unilever Nigeria PLC has appointed Mr. Uchenna Nwakanma as an Executive Director of its Board, effective November 13, 2025.
The announcement was made in an official filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and communicated to the investing public, highlighting the company’s confidence in Nwakanma’s leadership and expertise.
Mr. Uchenna Nwakanma is an accomplished Research & Development (R&D) business leader with over 20 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, particularly in Africa.
He holds an MBA in General Management and is an Industrial Chemist, as well as a member of the Chartered Institute of Chemists of Nigeria.
Before joining Unilever Nigeria as Executive Director, Nwakanma served as the R&D Director for Unilever’s Personal Care category across the Africa cluster, overseeing R&D strategy and project delivery in multiple African markets.
His background also includes leadership roles at PZ Cussons and Reckitt Benkiser, w…
Unilever appoints executive director - The Nation Newspaper
Unilever appoints executive director - The Nation Newspaper
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December 1, 2025 byOur Reporter
The board of directors ofUnilever Nigeria Plchas appointed Mr. Uchenna Nwakanma as an Executive Director of the company with effect from November 13, 2025.
This was contained in a statement by company secretary, Peter Dada.
It noted that Nwakanma is an accomplished research and development (R&D) business leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation, product excellence, and strategic growth across Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods industry.
“His expertise spans across Home Care, Personal Care, Baby Care, Pesticides, Lavatory Care, and Over-the-Counter Pharmaceuticals, with a consistent track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact innovations that balance technical rigor, consumer insight, and regulatory compliance.
“Prior to this role, he was Head of R&D at PZ Cussons and Reckitt Benkiser , at various times, where he led the end-to-end innovation pipeline and capability development programs that strengthened the company’s footprint and competitiveness across Africa.
“A strong advocate for sustainable manufacturing and local value creat…
Corroboration
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2×cross-perspective · 2Unilever Nigeria Plc appointed Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as an Executive Director.
nigeriaother
nairametrics.com“Unilever Nigeria Plc has appointed Mrs. Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as an Executive Director of the company”
proshare.co“The Board also considered and approved the appointment of Mrs Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as an Executive Director of Unilever Nigeria PLC”
premiumtimes“Unilever Nigeria Plc also expressed its confidence in the new executive director”
1×broadly confirmedModupe Femi-Okunbanjo's appointment as Executive Director took effect on June 30, 2026.
other
nairametrics.com“Sodipe’s resignation takes effect on June 30, 2026, the same date Femi-Okunbanjo will assume her new role.”
proshare.co“The Board also considered and approved the appointment of Mrs Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as an Executive Director of Unilever Nigeria PLC with effect from 30th June 2026.”
1×broadly confirmedIbrahim Sodipe resigned as Executive Director of Unilever Nigeria Plc, effective June 30, 2026.
other
nairametrics.com“Unilever Nigeria Plc has appointed Mrs. Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo as an Executive Director of the company following the resignation of Mr. Ibrahim Sodipe from the Board.”
proshare.co“Unilever Nigeria Plc has announced the resignation of Mr Ibrahim Sodipe as Executive Director of the company, effective June 30, 2026”
1×broadly confirmedThe Board of Directors expressed appreciation to Ibrahim Sodipe for his contributions, particularly regarding turnover, profitability, and sustainable growth.
other
nairametrics.com“The Board expressed appreciation to Sodipe for his contributions during his tenure, particularly his role in improving the company’s turnover and profitability while supporting its strategy for sustainable growth.”
proshare.co“The Board of Directors expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr Ibrahim Sodipe for his valuable service and significant contributions to the Company, particularly in driving improved turnover & profitability and supporting Unilever Nigeria’s continued progress towards sustainable and profitable growth.”
1×broadly confirmedModupe Femi-Okunbanjo has more than 15 years of experience in finance, governance, risk management, and corporate strategy in the FMCG and telecommunications sectors.
other
nairametrics.com“Femi-Okunbanjo joins the Board with more than 15 years of experience in finance, governance, risk management, and corporate strategy across the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and telecommunications sectors.”
proshare.co“For more than 15 years, she has steered finance teams, shaped strategy, and strengthened risk management frameworks in the fast-moving consumer goods and telecommunications sectors.”
1×broadly confirmedUnilever Nigeria Plc appointed Uchenna Nwakanma as an Executive Director effective November 13, 2025.
other
hpcmagmea.com“NIGERIA – Unilever Nigeria PLC has appointed Mr. Uchenna Nwakanma as an Executive Director of its Board, effective November 13, 2025.”
thenationonlineng.net“The board of directors ofUnilever Nigeria Plchas appointed Mr. Uchenna Nwakanma as an Executive Director of the company with effect from November 13, 2025.”
1×broadly confirmedUchenna Nwakanma has over 20 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
other
hpcmagmea.com“Mr. Uchenna Nwakanma is an accomplished Research & Development (R&D) business leader with over 20 years of experience in the fast-moving consumer goods sector”
thenationonlineng.net“It noted that Nwakanma is an accomplished research and development (R&D) business leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation, product excellence, and strategic growth across Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods industry.”
Single-source · 2 — reported by one bloc only (uncorroborated)
The appointment of Modupe Femi-Okunbanjo was disclosed in a notification dated June 29, 2026, signed by Company Secretary Peter Dada.
nairametrics.com
Uchenna Nwakanma previously served as Head of R&D at PZ Cussons and Reckitt Benckiser.
thenationonlineng.net
Framing · 3 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
premiumtimes
“Unilever Nigeria Plc also expressed its confidence in the new executive director, saying Ms Femi-Okunbanjo’s career reflects trust, transparency, and transformation.”
→ Unilever Nigeria Plc stated that Femi-Okunbanjo's career reflects trust, transparency, and transformation.
hpcmagmea.com
“His appointment is seen as a strategic step toward reinforcing Unilever Nigeria’s leadership in the competitive FMCG landscape.”
→ Nwakanma's appointment is viewed as a strategic step to reinforce Unilever Nigeria's leadership in the FMCG landscape.
thenationonlineng.net
“His expertise spans across Home Care, Personal Care, Baby Care, Pesticides, Lavatory Care, and Over-the-Counter Pharmaceuticals, with a consistent track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact innovations that balance technical rigor, consumer insight, and regulatory compliance.”
→ Nwakanma's expertise covers multiple product categories and includes a track record of leading teams to deliver innovations balancing technical rigor, consumer insight, and regulatory compliance.
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