Chartered Institute of Directors, South-West, elects chairman

The Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD), South-West Zone, has elected Chief Bode Mustapha, the Osi of Egbaland, as its new chairman for the next two years.

The newly elected chairman and other executives were announced at the institute’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Abeokuta on Wednesday.

Mustapha told newsmen he would run an all-inclusive administration, noting that he was ready to build a synergy with all tiers of government to create better opportunities for directors.

The new chairman said he would use his position for the expansion of the south-west zone of the institute, down through the state to the national level.

“First, it is all about team playing.

“We all want to work together, as whatever we achieve in this zone is not all about me being the chairman but about us as a team.

“We also want to enlarge the coast in terms of membership.

“Many people do not know that this branch exists – we are going to get the list and bring them on board,” he said.

In his remarks, the President and Chairman of the Governing Council of CIoD, AlhajiTijaniBorodo, admonished the executives to ensure remarkable progress in the institute.

Borodo, represented by MrBamideleAlimi, noted that the willingness of the new executives to serve was a testimony of their commitment to the institute.

Reports that other executive members include, MrAikulolaOlubola (Vice-Chairman); OmoshalewaAboderin (Secretary); Walter Emiedafe (Assistant Secretary); OluwaseyiOgunseye (Treasurer) and RotimiOlasore (Spokesperson).