FCMB Group Plc has appointed former Lafarge Africa Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Adepeju Adebajo, as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board.

The company disclosed the appointment in a filing to the Nigerian Exchange Limited dated May 8, 2026.

FCMB said the move is intended to further strengthen its Board and advance the Group’s transformation and growth strategy across the organisation.

FCMB Group noted that the appointment has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

It added that Mrs. Adebajo brings over 30 years of experience across industry, renewable energy, agriculture, finance and consulting.

“FCMB Group Plc wishes to notify Nigerian Exchange Limited and the general public that the Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the appointment of Mrs. Adepeju Adebajo as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of FCMB Group Plc,” the Bank said.

The Group said Mrs. Adebajo has over 30 years of professional experience across multiple sectors.

FCMB added that she has worked with clients and teams across Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, helping organisations drive growth and impact.

The company noted that her broad leadership experience is expected to strengthen governance and strategic execution within the Group.

Mrs. Adebajo holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London, as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School.

She currently serves as Chair of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund and Transformation Lead at Etex Group, the parent company of Nigerite and Emenite Limited.

She previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Lafarge Africa Plc’s Cement business and has also held CEO roles at Mouka Limited, Lumos Nigeria, and UTC Nigeria Plc.

Earlier in her career, she worked as an Assistant General Manager at United Bank for Africa Plc.