Oyetayo becomes president of Nigeria-Britain Association -

Sola Oyetayo has been elected the Nigeria-Britain Association (N-BA) president for the year 2023/2024. He was elected unopposed during the 54th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association held at the British Council, Ikoyi, Lagos.

In his acceptance speech, the newly elected president, Sola Oyetayo, expressed appreciation for the opportunity given to him to lead the prestigious association which he joined over 24 years ago, and stated his commitment to build on the legacy of the Big I.D.E.A – Inclusivity, Diversity, Empowerment and Agility, while fostering the friendship between nationals of both nations.

Speaking further, Oyetayo, said “We will ensure that we strengthen our financial base. We will build a strong viral N-BA with a view to raising our profile beyond Britain and in the Commonwealth. We also want to ensure that we have project-driven departments,” he added.

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Other elected executive officers of the N-BA who were equally unopposed for year 2023/2024 tenure include vice president, Lucy Pearson; honorary secretary, Tobi Asehinde; assistant honorary secretary, Gboyega Olanbiwoninu; and honorary treasurer, Edward Abraham.

The elected council members include Seyi Adegoke-Adeyemo, Kalada Apiafi, Adeleke Nadi, Remi Durojaiye, Piyush Nair, Lolade Agiri-Johnson. Olamipo Adeola, Tope Smart, Alfred Oluwasegun Oniye.

The Nigeria-Britain Association is a promoter of relationships between Nigerians and Britons for common good. Its core values include true friendship, cultural diversity, integrity and care for the next generation.

Modestus Anaesoronye

Modestus Anaesoronye is a leading Nigerian financial journalist with over two decades of experience reporting on the insurance and pension sectors across Nigeria and West Africa. He has held key editorial positions at major national media outlets, including The Comet, The Nation, and Financial Standard, and currently serves as a Senior Financial Analyst at BusinessDay Media Ltd. A widely travelled reporter, he has covered industry developments in more than 14 countries across Africa and Asia. Anaesoronye is a multiple award-winning journalist, honoured several times as Insurance Journalist of the Year and Pension Journalist of the Year by recognised industry bodies, including PensionScope and the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp), among others.