A former lawmaker in Rivers State House of Assembly and immediate past Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, Dr. Maureen Tamuno, has assumed office as the Group Managing Director, Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL).
Her appointment, which took effect from April 4, was announced by the Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FTC), Nyesom Wike.
The statement signed by the Head, Public Relations and Communications of the company held that Tamuno has made history as the first female GMD of AICL in the 30 years of its existence and she is expected to bring her wealth of experience to bear on the leadership, strategic marketing and consumer behaviour of the company.
Tamuno is an alumna of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), where she earned her degree in Management Studies. Her academic journey continued with a Post-Graduate Diploma in Management, an MBA in Marketing and Ph.D in Marketing from Ebonyi State University.
Dr. Tamuno also attended Harvard University, where she obtained certificates in Global Business Strategy and Sustainable Business Strategy. This solid educational foundation has been the bedrock of her professional success.
“With a career that spanned various leadership roles, Dr. Tamuno has demonstrated exceptional skills in diplomacy and governance. As a former top lawmaker in the Rivers State House of Assembly and Nigeria’s High Commissioner to Jamaica, she has shown an unwavering dedication to fostering growth and development. Her leadership style is characterized by integrity, innovation, and a deep-seated desire to empower others.”
As the CEO, Dr. Tamuno envisions AICL as a beacon of sustainable investment, driving growth not only in F.C.T but across Nigeria and beyond.
In her inaugural speech, emphasized her commitment to an open-door policy to all staff, and urged the AICL team to operate at the highest standard of transparency, confidentiality, accountability and ethical business practices. Her strategic approach and consumer-centric philosophy are expected to propel AICL to new heights of success.
Meanwhile, AICL has extended a warm welcome to Tamuno and look forward to a prosperous future under her capable leadership.
Abuja Investments Company Limited is the investment arm of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), tasked with the strategic goal of providing a conducive environment for business operations and living through investment in infrastructure, services and facilities.
