Lagas, Nigeria: Thursday, 12 February 2026.
ANNouHceMENT Oh APPOINT¥4ENT OF ACTIN{$ GROUP f4ANAG7NG
%e Bard of Directors of Japaul Gold & Ventures Plc §1he Gompany'§ wishes to inform De Nigerian Exchange LimiBd (NGX), its esoemed shareholders, and the general public of the appointment of Mr. Henry Alakhume as the Acting Group I Managing Director of De Company.
Mr. Alakhume's appointment takes efiéct kom the 12 of February, 2026, and he will wwe in this capacity pending ae appointment of a subs0ntive Group Managing Director.
Plr. Alakhume is an experienced execuéve of the Company and has demonstrated strong leadershipand operational expertise in his role as Chief Operating Officer. The Board is confident that his appointment will ensure continuity in leadership and support the Company's aategic objecives during this transition period.
For: apaul Gold & Ventures Plc
Chi imma Okolo
Company Secretary