President Tinubu Appoints Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to Commodity Exchange Board
Abuja, Nigeria, May 7, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Arinola Ogbara-Banjoko to the Board of the Commodity Exchange.
The appointment forms part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to strengthen institutional capacity and enhance efficiency within Nigeria’s commodity trading and agricultural value chain sector.
Industry stakeholders say the inclusion of experienced professionals on the board is expected to support reforms aimed at improving market transparency, boosting investment opportunities, and promoting economic growth through the commodities market.
The Commodity Exchange plays a key role in facilitating organised trading of agricultural and other commodities while supporting price stability and market development across the country.

