Toba Owojaiye Reporting
Benin, Edo state
In the wake of three political giants stepping down for Asue Ighodalo namely
Rt. Hon Marcus Onobun, recently elected to the House of Representatives for Esan West, Esan Central, and Igueben Federal Constituency,
Senator Clifford Ordia
A Senator of the Federal Republic Of Nigeria from 2015-2023,who represented the people of Edo Central senatorial District, Edo State.
Hon Friday Itulah
House of Representatives, Esan North East/Esan South East
Elected 2007 to 2011 and got re-elected 2011 to 2015
It has become imperative that we look closely at the board memberships and corporate credentials of Asue Ighodalo and what he brings to the table
As at November 2023, Asue Ighodalo”s professional profile showcased a remarkable array of board memberships and leadership positions, reflecting his significant impact across various sectors. Here is an itemized breakdown of his credentials as of that time:
Current Board Memberships
⁃ Chairman, Board of Directors – Sterling Bank Limited
⁃ Chairman, Board of Directors – Nigerian Breweries Plc
⁃ Chairman, Board of Directors – Levene Energy Group
⁃ Chairman, Board of Directors – GlobalMix Limited (a property development company)
⁃ Chairman – Edo State Investment Summit
⁃ Board Member – The Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc
⁃ Board Member – Cardinal Stone Partners Limited (Asset Management and Investment Company)
⁃ Board Member – Boff & Co. Insurance Brokers Limited
⁃ Board Member – Mainstreet Technologies Limited (a subsea cable telecoms sponsorship company)
⁃ Board Member – Christopher Kolade Foundation (NGO focused on the education of the girl child)
⁃ Board Member – Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (NGO focused on the development of healthcare practitioners)
⁃ Board Member – Kashim Ibrahim Foundation, Kaduna (NGO focused on the leadership development of Nigerian youths)
Previous Board Memberships and Committees:
⁃ Chairman – Nigerian Economic Summit Group (October 2018 – November 2022)
⁃ Chairman – Nigerian Bar Association Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL) (2014 – 2016)
⁃ Board Member – Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (April 2017 – May 2021)
⁃ Chairman – Electric Power Sector Reform & Implementation Committee (Legal/Regulatory Sub-Committee) (2001 – 2004)
⁃ Member – Anti-trust and Competition Committee (2002 – 2004)
⁃ Member – Policy and Monitoring Committee of the National Council on Privatisation (2007 – 2009)
⁃ Vice Chairman – Committee established by the Nigerian Government to review the Investment & Securities Act, 2007 (June 2010)
⁃ Chairman – Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Technical Committee on Demutualization of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (May 2011 – May 2012)
⁃ Board Member – FATE Foundation (NGO committed to the development of entrepreneurial skills in Nigeria)
⁃ Board Member – Dangote Flour Mills Plc
⁃ Member – Edo State Economic Strategy Team
⁃ Board Member – Union Bank (UK) Plc
⁃ Board Member – Kakawa Discount House
⁃ Board Member – University of Ibadan Advancement Board
As of November 2023, Asue Igboho’s vast and diverse portfolio of affiliations and contributions puts him as the most competent and qualified aspirant to improve on the achievements of Chief Lucky Igbinedion, Senator Adams Oshiomole and Governor Godwin Obaseki in the forth coming off cycle gubernatorial election.
His substantial influence in both corporate and non-profit spheres is a much needed paradigm shift and disruption in the Nigerian political landscape.