Umar Mairami Takes Helm as President of PenOp

By LOVETH AZODO, Lagos

In a significant transition of leadership, Umar Mairami, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Premium Pension Limited, has assumed the role of President of the Pension Operators Association of Nigeria (PenOp).

His appointment follows the conclusion of Olumide Oyetan’s two-year tenure, which ended on March 31, 2024.

The inauguration ceremony, conducted online, marked a pivotal moment as Mairami, alongside the newly elected executive team, pledged their commitment to upholding the principles of PenOp. Their collective dedication underscored a resolve to foster industry harmony and uphold the highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Mairami leads a seasoned executive team, comprising both re-elected and newly elected members, poised to steer PenOp’s trajectory for the next two years. Joy Ojakovo, the accomplished General Manager of Progress Trust Closed Pension Fund Administrator, retains her pivotal role as Vice President. Meanwhile, Godson Ukpevo, the esteemed MD/CEO of Veritas Glanvills Pensions Limited, continues to champion legal and regulatory matters as Head of Legal and Regulatory. Peters Eledu, the visionary MD/CEO of Zenith Pensions Limited, assumes the crucial role of Treasurer, while Donald Onuoha, the dynamic MD/CEO of Fidelity Pensions Managers Limited, injects fresh perspectives as the newly elected Head of Media, Branding, and Communication.

The newly constituted executive team, in collaboration with incumbent CEO Oguche Agudah, is tasked with navigating PenOp’s affairs with precision and foresight.

Reflecting on the seamless transition, Oguche Agudah, PenOp’s Chief Executive Officer, expressed confidence in the association’s ability to maintain strategic direction amidst change. He underscored the importance of continuity and unity in pursuing the industry’s collective vision.

In his acceptance speech, Umar Mairami expressed profound gratitude to his colleagues for the honor bestowed upon him and his fellow executives. He reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to collaboration with all stakeholders, fostering growth, and positively impacting the lives of Nigerians through sustained industry development.