Chams HoldCo appoints two new Non-Executive Directors

By Damilare Adeleye

Chams Holding Company Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Femi Okanlawon and Mr. Olabisi Makanjuola as Non-Executive Directors, effective May 5, 2026.

The company disclosed the new appointments in a notice issued on Tuesday, jointly signed by the Group Managing Director, Mayowa Olaniyan, and the Company Secretary, Oluwaseun Osuji.

The company stated that the move aligns with its commitment to regulatory compliance, transparency, and corporate growth.

According to the notice, Mr. Okanlawon is a seasoned businessman and a prominent stakeholder in the real estate industry. He is the founder of two Central Bank of Nigeria-licensed institutions, snow Microfinance Bank Limited and Snow Financial Company Limited.

He holds a degree in Computer Science from Yaba College of Technology and a Master’s degree in the same field from Lagos State University. Additionally, he earned an MBA in International Business from Lagos State University and completed the Advanced Management Programme at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Chams HoldCo noted that Okanlawon played a pioneering role in the deployment of card technology within the Chams Group, serving as the inaugural General Manager of Super Card Limited.

On the other hand, Mr. Makanjuola is a partner and the head of the Dispute Resolution Practice Group at the law firm of Olaniwun Ajayi LP. An alumnus of the Lagos Business School, he is the immediate past chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association, Lagos Branch, and currently serves on the Governing Council of the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse.

The company highlighted Makanjuola’s extensive experience in corporate shareholding disputes, capital market regulations, commercial contracts, fraud, white-collar crimes, and infrastructure-related matters.

The legal practitioner was previously recognized by Legal 500 in April 2022 as a Rising Star, Next Generation Partner, and a Recommended Lawyer.

The board expressed its confidence that these appointments will strengthen collaboration with stakeholders, support the company’s strategic objectives, and drive transformative results for the group.