ABC Transport Plc, a road transport company in Nigeria has appointed Emmanuel Chilaka Nwanna as its new independent non-executive director, effective June 28, 2024.
In a statement, the appointment is subject to ratification of the company’s shareholders at the next Annual General Meeting.
“Nwanna is the managing partner of the accounting firm of Emmanuel Nwanne & Co. a firm he incorporated. He is also a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) with over 30 years of accounting experience across industry and corporate, private practice, consulting, and public service,” the statement said.
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The new director retired from the Investments and Securities Tribunal after holding directorate positions of Finance and Account, Budget Planning/Monitoring, Human Resources Management, and Zonal offices coordinating departments. Previously, he had worked for UAC Plc, Orisanmi Investment Limited, and Vitamed Pharmaceutical Industries Limited.
“He graduated from the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, and holds a master’s degree in public administration. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA),” it said.
Nwanna is also an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Chartered Pension Institute of Nigeria. Moreover, he is a Chartered Mediator & Conciliator in addition to a certified Forensic accountant
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ABC Transport Plc, a transportation company listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange commenced operation in road passenger transportation on February 13, 1993, as an off-shoot of Rapido Ventures to run a modern road transportation system in Nigeria.
The operations within and outside Nigeria are carried out in ultra-modern terminals, with lounges in various cities like Lagos (Jibowu & Amuwo-Odofin), Aba, Owerri, Port-Harcourt, Abuja, Enugu, Onitsha, Umuahia, Jos, Mbaise, Bolade, and Accra (Ghana).
ABC Transport operates luxury bus services according to accepted international standards of road transportation. Its services are designed for distinguished travellers who would otherwise use air service.
