NSE President, CEO wish Bajomo, Jalo well in new endeavours

The President, National Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr Abimbola Ogunbanjo, and Chief Executive Officer of the NSE, Mr Oscar Onyema have commended Mr. Ade Bajomo, Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology and Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri, former NSE’s executive director business development for their tireless contributions to the development of the Nigerian capital market and the NSE.

The commendation was given as the NSE, also confirmed today that Mr. Ade Bajomo, Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology has resigned his appointment effective December 31, 2017, to pursue other challenges.
The exchange also confirmed that Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri, in light of his recent appointment as the Chief Executive Officer of CSCS Plc, has resigned his position as Executive Director, Capital Markets at The Exchange effective October 31, 2017.

Lauding the two for their contributions to growth of the Exchange, NSE in release made available to Daily Times Nigeria quoted the council president as saying “their meritorious stewardship characterized by their innovative ideas and most importantly, fully executing on the NSE’s strategic growth plans.” Further commenting on their departure, he said “Ade and Haruna are consummate and dedicated professionals and I am confident that they will both excel in their future endeavours and on behalf of the National Council I wish to thank them for their dedication and accomplishments during their term in office.”

The NSE CEO , Oscar Onyema was also quoted as lauding the two Executive directors that retired “we thank Ade and Haruna for their immense contributions to the transformation of The Exchange and the Nigerian capital markets over the past few years. They led various significant projects and initiatives to improve efficiency and drive sustainable growth of the market. We wish them success in their personal and professional future. We shall miss them.” He said.

According to the report, “I consider myself privileged to have served The Nigerian Stock Exchange as the Executive Director in charge of Capital Markets for over five years. I am honoured to have worked with the CEO, Oscar N. Onyema, management and staff of the Exchange and a vast majority of exemplary people within the capital market ecosystem over the years. As I move to the next phase of my career, I look forward to continue contributing to the development of the capital market through my stewardship at CSCS.”
Also, Bajomo was quoted in the report to have said, “It has been my personal privilege and professional honor to have worked and served the Nigerian Stock Exchange in the capacity of Executive Director, Market Operations and Technology.
“ In my over six years with the Exchange, I have worked with a highly talented pool of individuals within the exchange and the wider capital market that supported our work and delivery of market wide initiatives and I will sorely miss them all. I am also honoured to have worked with the previous and current council presidents and members. I am confident that the market will continue its growth trajectory and sustain market leadership.”

The Exchange assured that internal arrangements have been made to ensure full oversight of the Divisions previously covered by Mr. Bajomo and Mr. Jalo-Waziri while the Exchange conducts a search for permanent replacements for the executive roles pursuant to the NSE’s ongoing strategic reorganization plans to support its new ambitions.

L-R: Head, International Primary Markets, The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Oluwafemi Onifade; General Counsel/ Head, Regulation, NSE, Ms. Tinuade Awe; Managing Director, Prestige Assurance Plc, Dr. Balla Swamy; and ED, Risk Operations, Prestige Assurance Plc, Mr Sarberswar Sahoo at the Facts behind the Figures presentation…on Tuesday.

Bonny Amadi