Etex Group has appointed Peju Adebajo as the Managing Director of Nigerite Limited and Emenite Limited, ushering in a new leadership phase for its Nigerian operations.
The appointment places Adebajo at the helm of two of Nigeria’s leading building materials companies, where she will oversee business strategy, operational performance and continued growth across the Etex portfolio.
Announcing the appointment on LinkedIn, Nigerite Limited described Adebajo as a seasoned business leader with more than two decades of experience driving operational excellence and business transformation across multiple industries.
According to the company, her appointment reflects Etex’s commitment to strengthening leadership as it continues to deliver quality building solutions and create long-term value for customers and partners across Nigeria.
Before taking up the new role, Adebajo built an extensive leadership career spanning manufacturing, industrials, energy and agribusiness, earning a reputation for leading organisational transformation and high-performance teams.
The company also acknowledged the contributions of Denis Simonin, who led Nigerite and Emenite over the past six years.
“We would also like to thank Denis Simonin for his six years of leadership and dedication to the development of our business in Nigeria,” the company stated.
Nigerite noted that with a strong foundation already established, the leadership transition positions both companies for their next phase of growth.
The appointment has attracted positive reactions from industry professionals on LinkedIn, with several describing it as a significant milestone for indigenous executive leadership within the Etex Group’s Nigerian operations.
Dennis Osubor, a construction engineer and project management professional, described the appointment as “a long overdue shift from expat leadership to Nigerian leadership of Etex in Nigeria,” expressing optimism that it would inspire the next generation of business leaders.
Adebajo succeeds Denis Simonin as the companies continue to strengthen their market position in Nigeria’s building materials sector under the global Etex Group.
