Nigeria, May 9 -- FCMB Group Plc has appointed the former Chief Executive Officer at Lafarge Africa Plc, Adepeju Adebajo, as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its board.

The group disclosed the appointment in a statement posted on NGX and signed by its secretary, Olufunmilayo Adedibu, on Friday, stating that her appointment will strengthen the board and support the transformation goals across the group.

"FCMB Group Plc (the Company) wishes to notify Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and the general public that the Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the appointment of Mrs. Adepeju Adebajo as an Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of FCMB Group Plc.

"Mrs Adebajo's appointment is intended to strengthen the Board and sup...