RC. 250346
GOLD & VENTURES PLC.
..partnering for results
Julyl, 2025. Lagos, Nigeria.
SEGUH OLOKETUYI BECOMES CHAIRMAN AT JAPAUL GOLD AS NEW BOARD PROMISES NEW DAWN
Japoul Gold & Ventures Plc (Jopaul Gold or the Company) is yr«ai. d to announce a transformotive phase in its corporate governance and strategic dire.ction with tne appointment of Mr. Segun OloketuY•" a» the new Chairman of the Board of Directors, olongsiae the onbooraing of Mr. Francis Ekeng os
Non-Executive Director and the confirmation of Mr. David Dawson as the r'iew Managing Director.
This development marks a pivotol moment in the company's evolution, as it positions ilseIf to capitalize on emerging opportunities in gold exploration, miming technology, aha sustainable resource deveIopme"nt across Africa ann beyond.
htEET THE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Segun Ol.oketuyi - Chairman, Board of Directors
The new Choirmar is a seasoned financial expert and 'respecten industry leoaer with decades at experience !n banking, governance, and ousiness transfcrmstion. His tenure as Mona'ging Director of Wemo Bank Plc so' t*e bank's revitaIizct!on into one "of Nigeria's. most inñovalive financial instituJi ns. His appointment brings stro:ng leadership, boararoom depth: and a renewed foods on corp"ornte performance and"shareholaer value. "
Frsocis Ekeng - Non-Executive Director
Francis Ekeng, appointed as a Non-Executive Director, is .a visionary Pon-Aftican entrepreñer r and CEO of Breeztek Limited. H'is sti otegic influenc spans TelecommisnicaJions, Real Estate, Technology, and notably, heav'/ Metal Mining And "Trade, pñrticu.lafIy in Eastern Africa. An alurñnus it the University of h scIan, Franc"is has' sharpened his executive ed e at. prestigious global" institutions incIu"ding the £onaon 'Business School, Lagos Bu'siness School, Finlecn" Oxford, a'na the Massachusetts Institute of Technology fMl+l, wnere ne was certified as' a Digital Transformation"Exper"t. " "
HEAD OFFSCE: 3APAUL HOUSE, Rot B; Dr Nurudeen O)owopopo Avenue, Ikeja. Central Business Dhjtzjct (CBD),.AIausa,lkeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
Mobite: +Z39816234 1358 Tel/Fax: 084-238030 E-malt: info@japaufgroup.com Wi zéite: japaujqro0p;com
Widely recognized for his leadership in digital transformation across traditional an:d emerging sectors, Ek:"eng. brings .a unique blend of innovation, technical foresight, and. executional excellence. His appointment reflects tne Company's ambition to drive next-generation value creation in mining and allied sectors.
David Dowso« - Managing Director
David Dowson,a Canadian citizen, is a seasoned geophysical exploration and mining expert with oyer 40 years of hands-on experience in contracting, consulting, and project leadership. His work spans the full spectrum of eXploration - from grassroots discovery to advanced mine reserve clevelopment. Dawson specializes in magnetics. electromagnetic. (E/Vt} frequency and time domains, and induced polarization.
David is fluent in Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish, Mr. Dawson brings international technical leadership to Japaul Gold, positioning the company for growth through the integration of advanced exploration methodologies and global best practices.
A New Phase of Growlh and Innovation
Speaking on the board cho'nges, the outgoing Chairman. Paul Jegede nofecl:
"These appointments represent the company's strategic leap info fhe future. We ore combining deep tecAnica/ expertise, strong poverNONCO, Old inno'vofive entrepreneurship fa reposition Jopoul Gold for ac:ceIeroted growth., regional expansion, ance aperof/ono/ excellence."
Commenting on the appoinTmenTs, the management of Japaul Gold stated:
"lfiese appointments are not jU5t SgfT/Do/io-fhey represent a de/iberate step toworc/ long-ferm tron5formafion, opera/iona/ excellence, ance market IeaDersnip. Wifh such diverse expertise and g/oDo/ insights. our new Doord wit/ De instromento/ in steering the company toworc/ innovation-driven growfh, strategic partnerships, once responsible resource development."
The Company .expresses its profound appreciation to the outgoing Chairman and board members for their contributions and welcomes the new leadership learn as it embarks on this exciting new chapter.
Michael Edeko Esq. Company Secretary.