Julius Berger has officially announced the election of Engr. Goni Musa Sheikh as the new chairman of its board, marking the beginning of a three-year term, effective from April 1, 2025.
The election took place in a board meeting and was announced on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) by the Company’s Secretary, Cecilia Ekanem Madueke, ESQ, on December 6, 2024.
The leadership shift follows the forthcoming departure of Mr. Mutiu Sunmonu who has served with distinction as both a non-executive director and the chairman of the board.
The company clarified that this transition is in full alignment with Julius Berger’s Succession Planning Policy, ensuring a smooth and orderly handover of leadership.
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Engr. Goni Musa Sheikh is a seasoned professional with a solid academic and industry background, having graduated from the University of Exeter’s Camborne School of Mines in England with a Bachelor of Science in Minerals Engineering.
He also holds a Master of Science in Minerals Process Design Engineering from Imperial College, University of London.
With over 35 years of experience, Engr. Sheikh is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Mining Engineers and a member of several professional bodies, including NSE, COREN, the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, and an associate member of the Camborne School of Mines.
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