Nigeria, Jan. 6 -- The board of Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) has approved the appointment of Adeleye Falade as the company's new managing director and chief executive officer.

The appointment was disclosed at a send-off ceremony held in Abuja last December to mark the end of the tenure of the incumbent managing director, Philip Mshelbila, whom Mr Falade will succeed. Mr Falade is expected to assume office in April 2026, following Mr Mshelbila's exit after more than four years at the helm of the company.

"Following the approval of the NLNG Board of Directors, Engr Adeleye Falade has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. He is expected to assume duties in April 2026, joining NLNG from Bru...