Ben Iloanusi becomes NRC acting managing director

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has appointed Ben Iloanusi as acting managing director (MD) following the completion of Fidet Okhiria’s tenure as MD.

In a statement on Sunday, Yakub Mahmood, deputy director of public relations at NRC, said Okhiria, who completed his second four-year tenure on October 18, has handed over to Iloanusi.

Mahmood said Iloanusi, who joined the NRC in 2011, is the most senior executive director in the corporation and has served as deputy director of procurement since 2019.

Iloanusi, according to Mahmood, holds a degree in political science from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a master of business administration (MBA) in international management from South Bank University, London, United Kingdom.

In his farewell speech, Okhiria thanked the entire corporation for their support throughout his tenure and urged them to extend the same support to his successor.

“I enjoin the management and staff of the corporation to extend same co-operation and understanding to the acting managing director,” Okhiria said.

Iloanusi also requested the support of NRC staff and welcomed constructive criticism to help move the organisation forward.