The Ibadan Zone Shareholders’ Association (IBZA) has appointed new leadership to guide the organization for the upcoming term. Mr. Gilbert Ayoola, a seasoned shareholder advocate and former General Secretary, was elected Chairman during the association’s 31st to 33rd annual general meetings held in Ibadan.

The newly elected executives, serving the zone that covers Ekiti, Kwara, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, and Oyo States, are:

• Chairman: Mr. Gilbert Ayoola
• First Vice-Chairman: Dr. Olabisi Odebunmi
• Second Vice-Chairman: Ven. Nelson Fadoju
• General Secretary: Mr. Benjamin Ogunwale
• Treasurer: Alhaji Oyebamiji Soladoye
• Financial Secretary: Mr. Oluwole Makinde

In his acceptance speech, Ayoola expressed gratitude to members for their trust and pledged to uphold transparency, strong corporate governance, and the rights of minority shareholders. “I am honoured to lead this great association, and I promise to work tirelessly to promote the interests of our members,” he said.

Ayoola outlined his vision, emphasizing enhanced corporate monitoring, expanded training and investment forums, and greater inclusion of both young and veteran investors. He also highlighted plans to deepen shareholders’ participation in governance, including involvement in audit committee roles within companies where members hold shares.

Outgoing Chairman Eric Akinduro reflected on the challenges of his tenure, noting the association’s success in overcoming significant financial constraints. “We are proud of our achievements, and I am confident that the new leadership will take the association to even greater heights,” he said.

The AGM also included the investiture of new Patrons and a Matron, including Mr. Sola Oluwanuga, Mr. Oladipo Oladipo, Mrs. Morenike Omilabu, and Mr. Eric Akinduro.

With a clear vision and renewed mandate, Ayoola and his team are set to build on the foundation laid by their predecessors, steering the Ibadan Zone Shareholders’ Association toward a new era of growth and engagement.