Nigeria, July 2 -- Japaul Gold & Ventures Plc has announced a major board reshuffle, appointing Segun Oloketuyi as chairman, Francis Ekeng as non-executive director, and confirming David Dawson as managing director.

In a disclosure on Monday, the company said the appointments mark "a transformative phase in its corporate governance and strategic direction" as it seeks to capitalise on opportunities in gold exploration, mining technology and sustainable resource development across Africa and beyond.

Mr Oloketuyi, a former managing director of Wema Bank Plc, is described as "a seasoned financial expert and respected industry leader with decades of experience in banking, governance, and business transformation."

The company said his appoi...