The
Council of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) yesterday appointed former Group
Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, the president of the exchange. His appointed made after the
53rd annual general meeting (AGM) of NSE in Lagos, followed the decision of
Alhaji Aliko Dangote to step down as the president of the Nigerian bourse.
Although
Dangote’s tenure ought to expire next year, he decided to step down to pursue
his business expansion across Nigeria and Africa.
Consequently,
Aig-Imoukhuede, who was the first vice-president was elected to take over the
leadership of the exchange. Mr. Abimbola Ogunbanjo and Mr. Abubakar Mamoud were
also elected first vice and second vice presidents respectively.
Speaking
on the future of the NSE without him on the council, Dangote said
