The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has appointed Ben Iloanusi as the acting Managing Director following the completion of Fidet Okhiria’s tenure. This announcement was made in a statement on Sunday by Yakub Mahmood, the Deputy Director of Public Relations at NRC.
Okhiria concluded his second four-year term on October 18 and officially handed over responsibilities to Iloanusi. Mahmood noted that Iloanusi, who has been with the NRC since 2011, is the most senior executive director in the organization, having previously served as the Deputy Director of Procurement since 2019.
Iloanusi holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Management from South Bank University in London, United Kingdom.
In his farewell speech, Okhiria expressed gratitude to the entire NRC team for their support during his time as Managing Director. He urged the staff to extend the same cooperation and understanding to his successor, stating, “I enjoin the management and staff of the corporation to extend the same cooperation and understanding to the acting Managing Director.”
In response, Iloanusi called for the support of NRC staff and welcomed constructive criticism to help advance the organization. He expressed his commitment to leading the corporation effectively during this transition period.
