Pan African Towers (PAT), Nigeria’s digital infrastructure provider, has announced the appointment of Oladipo Badru as its new Chief Financial Officer. This significant move aligns with the company’s strategic growth trajectory, buoyed by recent investments from Development Partners International and Verod Capital, reinforcing its position as the country’s premier indigenous digital infrastructure provider.
Badru’s appointment heralds a wealth of expertise garnered over two decades across diverse industries. His tenure as Group Director of Finance at Etisalat Dubai, where he led Finance, Commercial, and Business Development teams, along with previous roles at 9mobile and Helios Towers Nigeria, underscores his proficiency in financial management and transformative leadership.
The appointment, revealed in a statement released by the company on Sunday, underscores PAT’s commitment to fortifying its financial strategy during this pivotal phase of expansion. Badru, tasked with overseeing the company’s financial operations, including cash flow management and investment strategies, is poised to steer PAT towards sustained profitability.
Azeez Amida, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer at Pan African Towers, remarked, “We are delighted to welcome Oladipo to PAT’s dynamic management team.” Expressing confidence in Badru’s capabilities, Amida emphasized the anticipated value that his extensive experience would bring to PAT’s executive leadership. In response, Badru conveyed his eagerness to undertake his new responsibilities.
With Badru at the financial helm, Pan African Towers is poised to navigate the evolving landscape of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure industry, capitalizing on strategic investments and collaborative endeavors to drive sustainable growth and innovation.
