The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Thursday announced the election of Mrs. Toki Mabogunje as President for the next two years, following the expiration of Mr. Babatunde Paul Ruwase’s two year tenure.
The Director General of the organised private sector group, said that the newly elected President of the chamber emerged after a duly conducted election at the Chamber’s 131st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos.
Mrs. Toki Mabogunje, a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, is an astute boardroom guru who specializes in business development, value chain development, project financing, strategic organization and management and the provision of legal and business advisory services to small and medium enterprises.
She had served the Chamber previously in various capacities such as Deputy President, Vice President, Member, Trade Promotion Board, Chairman, Professional Services Group, Chairman, Financial & General Purposes Committee among others.”
Yusuf enthused: “Indeed, we are very pleased as Mrs. Toki Mabogunje, FIMC, CMC assumes the role of President of the LCCI. As a Council Member and a key Officer of the Chamber, she has brought her extensive knowledge and experience to bear on the Chamber mandate and has provided quality perspectives to deliberations at the Chamber.
Her election will enhance the Chamber’s role as a leading advocate of best business policy and practice, with the objective of promoting and protecting the interest of its members and the business community at large”, the DG added.
According to him, election of Mrs. Mabogunje as President of the OPS group is in recognition of her contribution and commitment to the ideals of the Chamber movement, its public policy advocacy and protection of the interests of the Nigerian business community.