Aradel Holdings Plc has appointed Nnoli Akpedeye as an independent non-executive director to its Board, with effect from February 2, 2026, subject to ratification by shareholders at the company’s next annual general meeting.

The company said the appointment is aimed at strengthening board oversight and enhancing independent perspectives in its governance and strategic decision-making.

Akpedeye is a COREN-registered engineer and a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE), with over 36 years of professional experience across oil and gas, engineering, legal and arbitration services, and management consulting, both locally and internationally.

She previously served as Technical Planning Manager at Shell Exploration and Production Companies in Nigeria, where she was responsible for executing high-impact, mission-critical projects. Her career at Shell spanned civil engineering design, planning and construction, project and facility management, technical auditing, as well as business planning and strategy.

Beyond her corporate career, Akpedeye is the founder of Contego Servo Limited and Perfectus Laundi Limited. In 2013, she launched the Introduce a Girl to Engineering initiative, a programme designed to encourage secondary school girls in Nigeria to pursue careers in engineering.

Her professional experience also includes executive coaching and mentoring, organisational development and change management, and entrepreneurship development.

Outside her corporate engagements, Akpedeye is a former President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) and a founding member of the Women in Energy Network (WIEN). She also serves as Chief Operating Officer of Compos Mentis Legal Practitioners and is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Compos Mentis Foundation.

In her new role, Akpedeye is expected to bring independent judgment, technical expertise and strategic insight to the Board as Aradel Holdings Plc pursues sustainable growth and long-term value creation.