Ex-Mauritius President Gurib-Fakim Joins Nigerian Property Firm Board
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim was appointed as a director of The GIDI Company Limited, a Nigerian real estate firm, on 11 November 2026.
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, who served as President of Mauritius from 2015 to 2018, has been appointed to the board of directors of The GIDI Company Limited, a Nigerian real estate company. The appointment was formalised on 11 November 2026.
The move follows the company's inaugural board meeting, which was held in Accra, Ghana, on 27 October 2026. Femi Adewole has been named as chairman of the board.
Gurib-Fakim is a scientist by training and was the first woman to serve as head of state in Mauritius. She holds an international profile that extends well beyond the island, having been recognised for her work in biodiversity and plant science across Africa. Since leaving the Mauritian presidency, she has remained active in African development and scientific circles.
The GIDI Company Limited operates in the real estate sector in Nigeria, one of Africa's largest property markets. The company's decision to hold its inaugural board meeting in Accra, the capital of Ghana, reflects the increasingly pan-African character of its governance and ambitions.
Gurib-Fakim's appointment to a Nigerian real estate board adds another chapter to a post-presidential career that has kept her visible on the continental stage. Her role on the board is that of a non-executive director, a position that typically involves strategic oversight rather than day-to-day management.
For Mauritians, the appointment is a reminder of the island's soft power across Africa, with former senior officials continuing to hold positions of influence in regional business and governance structures long after leaving office.
Source: Le Defi Media
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Who is Ameenah Gurib-Fakim?β
Ameenah Gurib-Fakim is a Mauritian scientist and politician who served as the sixth President of Mauritius from June 2015 to March 2018, becoming the country's first female head of state. She is internationally recognised for her research in plant biodiversity and African flora.
What is The GIDI Company Limited?β
The GIDI Company Limited is a Nigerian real estate company. Its inaugural board meeting was held in Accra, Ghana, on 27 October 2026, with Femi Adewole named as board chairman and Ameenah Gurib-Fakim among the directors appointed.
Where was The GIDI Company's first board meeting held?β
The inaugural board meeting of The GIDI Company Limited was held in Accra, the capital of Ghana, on 27 October 2026, ahead of the formal director appointments made on 11 November 2026.
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