BusinessDay publisher Aigbogun elected BoT chairman of IMT alumni association

Frank Aigbogun, publisher of BusinessDay Newspapers, has been elected chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Forum of Alumni Association of the Institute of Management and Technology (FAA-IMT). 

Aigbogun became chairman following an election held on Monday, April 21, 2025 in Enugu.

The BoT members were previously inaugurated on April 17, at the institute’s council chamber, by the rector of IMT Enugu. 

In his acceptance speech, Aigbogun called for synergy to achieve the desired objectives of the association headed by Agodi Kanu, the national president of FAA-IMT.  

Speaking at the event, Kanu expressed delight at the outcome, describing it as a dream come true and pledged the support of NEC to the BoT leadership.

He reminded them that they were chosen on merit and are the association’s frontline ambassadors.

Aigbogun, who is also a director of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) and chairman of the Impact Investors Foundation (IIF), highlighted the importance of the alumni association in the overall development of IMT and expressed confidence that the BoT will not fail.

Anthonia Ekwo was elected as vice-chairman of the BoT.

Other members of the board include George Moghalu, the Labour Party governorship candidate for the November 8 election in Anambra state and immediate past MD/CEO of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA); Etofolam Osuji, vice-president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN); and Michael Akinbola.

Mark Eze, secretary of the board who is also the IMT PRO, alumni liaison officer and convener of the inaugural meeting, expressed optimism that it was a new dawn for the alumni community and IMT.

Gozie Ogbodo, the rector of IMT Enugu, challenged the association to the task of returning the glory of IMT, while stating that the alumni association is expected to give back to the school and expect nothing in return.

Uche Ogah, chairman of Masters Energy Group, said he will not relent in doing more for the institute.

Agatha Nnaji, managing director of Geometric Power Limited, assured the new leadership of her support and availability at all times. 

Other members at the occasion pledged full support and loyalty to the elected members.