By Chinenye Anuforo
Ouranos Technologies Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Tajudeen Ahmed as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026, as part of moves to strengthen its governance structure and position the company for its next growth phase.
The firm, a technology solutions provider operating across West Africa, also named Mrs. Omokunbi Adeoti and Mr. Olalekan Olabode as Non-Executive Directors, a development the management says will reinforce strategic oversight amid ongoing regional expansion.
Managing Director of the company, Mr. Mfon Okon, said the appointments signal a significant step in the evolution of the organisation’s governance framework, particularly as it intensifies focus on enterprise technology delivery, cybersecurity innovation and strategic partnerships across Africa.
Ahmed brings over 25 years of experience spanning consulting, banking, manufacturing and capital markets. A graduate of Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he emerged best student in both his department and faculty, he also holds an MBA with distinction from the University of Leeds, United Kingdom.
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Ahmed has held top roles at Arthur Andersen/KPMG, Zenith Bank Plc, Skye Bank Plc, Variant Advisory Limited and BUA Group. At BUA Group, he served as General Manager/Group Head, Business Development, where he played a key role in the listing of BUA Foods Plc on the Nigerian Exchange and facilitated regulatory approvals for the Bundu Free Trade Zone in Port Harcourt. He is also affiliated with several professional bodies, including the National Institute of Credit Administration, Enterprise Risk Management Professionals and the Nigerian Leadership Initiative. Ahmed currently serves as Associate Director (Deal Origination) at Lead Capital Plc.
Also appointed to the board is Mrs. Adeoti, who brings over 24 years of experience in human capital development, governance and organisational transformation across Sub-Saharan Africa. She currently serves as Chief People Experience Officer at Leadway Group, where she oversees human capital and customer experience across multiple business lines.
Her career has been marked by the execution of large-scale transformation initiatives, including enterprise restructuring, HR digitisation and customer experience optimisation, leading to improved organisational performance and productivity. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, she is also a member of global professional bodies such as the HR Forbes Council and the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria.
Similarly, Mr. Olabode joins the board with over two decades of experience in finance, operations and strategic planning across multinational environments. His expertise covers maritime logistics, global supply chains and corporate finance, with a track record of navigating complex financial environments, including foreign exchange volatility and interest rate risks.
A Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK) and a Certified Supply Chain Professional, Olabode is currently an Executive MBA candidate at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.
Supporting the board is the Company Secretary, Ms. Margaret Akpoyoware, a legal practitioner with experience in corporate advisory, commercial transactions and regulatory compliance. She previously worked with Chief Rotimi Williams Chambers and Olajide Oyewole & Co. before founding Nero’s Practice.
Okon noted that the strengthened board would enhance the company’s capacity to deliver innovative and secure technology solutions to clients across sectors including banking, telecommunications, energy, manufacturing and the public sector.
He added that as businesses across Africa accelerate digital transformation, the need for strong governance and strategic leadership has become more critical.
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