PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc has appointed Oghenekevwe Ogefere as its new Company Secretary, effective June 29, 2026.
The appointment was disclosed in a notice filed with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and signed by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Oghale Elueni. According to the filing, the appointment followed the approval of the Board of Directors at its meeting held on the same day.
Before joining PZ Cussons in the new role, Ogefere served as Senior Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Manager as well as Data Protection Officer at Nigerian Breweries Plc, bringing more than 13 years of experience in legal practice, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and company secretarial functions.
What the data is saying
The appointment reflects PZ Cussons’ continued focus on strengthening its corporate governance and regulatory compliance framework. The role of Company Secretary has become increasingly important for listed companies, serving as the key link between the board of directors, management, shareholders, and regulators while ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate governance requirements.
Ogefere’s background in regulatory affairs and compliance suggests that the company is bringing in a professional with extensive experience navigating Nigeria’s regulatory environment. Her previous responsibilities at Nigerian Breweries included managing compliance obligations and data protection matters, areas that have become increasingly important as listed companies face stricter governance, disclosure, and privacy requirements.
Her experience across company secretarial practice, legal advisory, board governance, and regulatory compliance is expected to support the board in meeting its governance responsibilities, maintaining regulatory compliance, and ensuring adherence to the disclosure obligations required of companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange.
The appointment also highlights the growing emphasis Nigerian listed companies are placing on strengthening governance structures as investors increasingly assess environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards alongside financial performance when making investment decisions.
What you should know
The Company Secretary is a statutory officer responsible for ensuring that a company complies with relevant corporate laws, securities regulations, and governance codes. The position also supports the board of directors by coordinating board meetings, maintaining statutory records, advising on governance matters, and facilitating communication with regulators and shareholders.
Oghenekevwe Ogefere holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from the University of Benin and is a member of both the Nigerian Bar and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria.
Her appointment became effective June 29, 2026, following approval by the PZ Cussons Board of Directors, and forms part of the company’s ongoing efforts to maintain strong corporate governance standards as a publicly listed company on the Nigerian Exchange.
