Board of Directors
Ramesh Kansagra
Chairman
A First Class Honours degree holder in Microbiology, University of London (1973).
Holds a position as Managing Director Solai Holdings Ltd.(SHL) with over 30 years managing the Group. SHL has Net Asset Value in excess of GBP 160 million and are involved in oil trading, raw materials for the ceramics industry, agriculture and food industries processing with various investments in Africa and the UK. Ramesh Kansagra is a recipient of the Honorary Award from Federal Republic of Nigeria: – Member of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (MFR).
Adetunji Oyebanji
Managing Director
An Economics graduate from the University of Lagos (1978), he proceeded to the City University of London for an MBA degree which he bagged in 1980. Tunji thereafter joined Mobil Oil Sales team in December 1980. he rose through the ranks having been involved in various local and foreign assignments.
He was appointed a Director in 2002 and in 2008 he assumed leadership of the company becoming MD/CEO Mobil Oil Nigeria. With the acquisition of 60% ExxonMobil controlling shares in October 2016 by Nipco investment and after Change in Control (CIC) in April 2017, Tunji retains his role on the board and oversees the entire operations in 11PLC.
Ramesh Virwani
Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer
A Chartered Accountant by profession, Ramesh Virwani has experience of over 25 years in the field of Finance and Accounts. He worked for Purebond Ltd., UK in various capacities in different parts of Nigeria.
He joined Nipco Plc as General Manager, Finance & Accounts in 2008, he became the Executive Director, Finance in Jan 2011. He assumed the same role in 11plc in April 2011 and he oversees the financial & commercial aspects of the company in supervisory capacity.
Mr. Nurudeen Abubakar
Independent Non Executive Director
Mr. Nurudeen Abubakar is a professional with over 20 years of experience in the Oil & Gas, Civil Service, Advertising, and Agro-allied industries. He holds an undergraduate degree in Business Administration, an MBA, and a Master's degree in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice. He belongs to the following professional institutions; an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (MNIPR), and a registered Member of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON).
Mr. Abubakar started his career with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) as an NYSC member in the Procurement Department. He later worked with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) for 20 years serving in various capacities and rose to the position of Principal Manager.
He was elected to the Board of the Company on January 29, 2024, as an Independent Non-Executive Director subject to the ratification of the shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on 8 May, 2024.
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Chief Paul Obi (KSC)
Non Executive Director
A Lawyer, has been in active legal practice for 27 years. A graduate of University of Lagos with a Masters degree in Law and specialty in Oil and Gas Law and practice. A member of Nigerian Bar Association since 1990. Chief Paul Obi (KSC) is a Notary Public and an Associate member, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London. He has a strong flair for Commercial practice and Civil litigation.
He has had very promising legal tutelage from law firms such as U.A Uno & Associates (1991-1992). M.A. Agbamuche, SAN & Co (1992-1993), An Associate with R.U Metu & Associates in Lagos, till 1994 before setting up his legal Practice., P. C. OBI & CO, a firm of Legal Practitioners established in 1994. They are Legal Advisers, Consultants, and Company Secretaries to several corporate bodies and sits on various Boards including NIPCO Plc and its subsidiaries, multinational organizations and agencies. He is also a Knight of St. Christopher.
Alhaji Aminu Abdulkadir
Non Executive Director
A civil engineer by profession, Alhaji A Aminu has over 25 years of experience in Oil & Gas sector from a thriving family business.
He is also the Chairman Board of Trustees of IPMAN. He had served the country under the Palliative Committee set up by then President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to cushion the effects of increase in price of petroleum products.
Alhaji A Aminu chaired the PPPRA sub-committee on pricing through which a mechanism on uniformity of fuel prices was attained across the country.