MRS Oil Nigeria appoints Priscilla Thorpe-Apezteguia as MD

LAGOS, Nigeria – The board of directors of MRS Oil Nigeria Plc has approved the resignation of Mr. Andrew Gbodume as Managing Director of the company.

This follows a written resolution of the board dated January 7, 2019. The board also approved the appointment of Mrs. Priscilla Thorpe-Apezteguia as Director and  Managing Director (Acting) of the Company with immediate effect.

“By the aforementioned written resolution, the Board of Directors reviewed and  approved the appointment of Mrs. Priscilla Thorpe-Apezteguia as Director and Managing Director (Acting) of the Company”, the board said in a statement by company secretary, Mrs. O.M Jafojo

Mrs. Priscilla Thorpe-Apezteguia holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in International Studies and Business from University of Coventry, United Kingdom. She has over 17 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas sector and has held high-level positions in  reputable organizations; such as Executive Director, Operations at Energy Solutions Integrated Services, Senior Manager, Business Development at OANDO Plc, Head of Marketing/ Customer Service Unit, Retail Manager, South West and Sales and Marketing Manager, all at MRS Oil Nigeria Plc.

Until her appointment as Director and Managing Director (Acting), she was the Group Sales and Marketing Manager of MRS Oil and Gas Limited. The aforementioned appointment is effective immediately.