Ultimate Health Services (UHS), a Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO), has announced the appointment of Tosin Adefeko and Bolajoko Abiola-Odunowo as directors to its board to strengthen capacity and functionality.

The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of UHS, Mr Lekan Ewenla, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

Ewenla said that the appointments, made by the HMO’s Board of Directors and shareholders, were in line with global corporate governance and best practices.

He said that it was also a reflection of the organisation’s ongoing commitment to enhancing diversity and empowering women in leadership positions within the organised private sector.

“The appointments of Adefeko and Abiola-Odunowo are in-line with the organisation’s commitment to promoting gender inclusivity.

“It is also in accordance with the global agenda for gender inclusiveness in the corporate world and political appointments,” he said.

Ewenla added that the appointments were intentionally done to enhance the organisation’s growth focusing on private and informal sectors, various groups and associations in the country.

He said that enrolment into the health insurance programme is now mandatory for all Nigerians and legal residents.

Ewenla described Adefeko as a corporate executive and entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience.

“She has successfully led businesses and delivered impressive results in the financial services, print and broadcast media, marketing and communication industries.

“Adefeko is passionate about gender inclusion, equity, and female empowerment.

“She is an active member of Women in Managing Business; has served in several committees and chaired the communications committee for the annual conferences for three years,” he said.

The managing director equally described Abiola-Odunowo as a distinguished business executive with a multi-faceted career spanning over three decades in finance, law, and logistics.

He said that she would bring a unique combination of financial and legal expertise, and strategic business development into the board of Ultimate Health HMO.

“Abiola-Odunowo has vast experience in treasury management and financial analysis, with a strong understanding of financial operations and risk management.

“She has expertise in oil and gas, real estate, and environmental law, with a special focus on regulatory compliance and legal frameworks within complex industries,” Ewenla added.

NAN

Share on Facebook

Tweet

Follow us

Share

Share

Share

Share

Share