{
  "id": 8810494,
  "title": "CMFC Boss Applauded for Corporate Transformation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/cmfc-boss-applauded-for-corporate-transformation",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T01:14:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/21/cmfc-boss-applauded-for-corporate-transformation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Israel Ovirih, President and Co-CEO of Critical Minerals Financing Corporation (CMFC) Plc, was recently recognized as one of Nigeria’s top 25 chief executives. This award, titled the \"BusinessDay Top 25 CEOs,\" was presented by BusinessDay in collaboration with the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The selection process was based on corporate performances and records of listed companies, with the NGX coordinating the data collection.\n\nNGX Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jude Chiemeka, explained that the top chief executives were chosen based on scientific parameters for measuring corporate governance excellence and performance. He emphasized that Ovirih’s achievement exemplifies the potential that arises when enterprise and leadership work together harmoniously.\n\nBusinessDay Media CEO, Mr. Frank Aigbogun, highlighted Ovirih's demonstration of exemplary attributes during a crucial period for corporate Nigeria. This period was marked by macroeconomic adjustments and required more than resilience; it demanded strategic agility, disciplined execution, innovation, and the ability to deliver sustainable value.\n\nIn a brief statement, Dr. Ovirih expressed his commitment to CMFC's vision of providing essential structured financing and expertise to unlock value in Nigeria and Africa's critical minerals and metals sectors.",
  "summary": "Kayode Tokede President & Co-CEO, Critical Minerals Financing Corporation (CMFC) Plc, Dr Israel Ovirih, was at the weekend honoured as one of Nigeria’s 25 topmost chief executives, an award that",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr. Israel Ovirih, CMFC's President and Co-CEO, recognized as Nigeria's top 25 CEOs.",
    "Award based on corporate performance and governance excellence, determined by NGX.",
    "Ovirih emphasizes strategic agility and sustainable value delivery in critical minerals sector."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The recognition of CMFC's president as one of Nigeria's top 25 chief executives validates the company's corporate transformation under his leadership, showcasing effective governance and performance.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}