CMFC Boss Applauded for Corporate Transformation

Kayode Tokede

President & Co-CEO, Critical Minerals Financing Corporation (CMFC) Plc, Dr Israel Ovirih, was at the weekend honoured as one of Nigeria’s 25 topmost chief executives, an award that highlighted Dr Israel Ovirih’s transformational leadership and impact in Nigerian economy.

Ovirih was awarded as one of ‘BusinessDay Top 25 CEOs’, in a selection process coordinated by Nigeria’s leading business and economy daily, BusinessDay in collaboration with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The data were primarily collated by the NGX based on corporate performances and records of listed companies.

Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Exchange (NGX), Mr. Jude Chiemeka, said Dr Israel Ovirih and others top chief executives were selected based on scientific parameters for measuring corporate governance excellence and performance.

“Your achievement represents what’s possible when enterprise and leadership come together,” Chiemeka said.

Chief Executive Officer, BusinessDay Media, Mr. Frank Aigbogun said Dr Israel Ovirih was honoured for demonstrating exemplary attributes during a defining period for corporate Nigeria marked by macroeconomic adjustments, a period when success required more than resilience but also strategic agility, disciplined execution, innovation and capability to deliver sustainable value.

In a brief remarks, Dr Ovirih reassured that CMFC is committed to its vision of providing much-needed structured financing and expertise to unlock values in Nigeria and Africa’s critical minerals and metals.