Former minister of information and culture Lai Mohammed has been appointed as the managing partner of an international lobbying firm, Ballard Partners.
The firm announced the appointment via Twitter on Tuesday.
“Ballard Partners, one of the top government relations firms in the United States, is opening its first office in Africa in Abuja, Nigeria, the nation’s capital,” the statement reads.
“Lai Mohammed, the immediate past Nigeria minister of information and culture, will serve as the managing partner of the Abuja office and the firm’s satellite office in Lagos, the nation’s financial centre.”
Mohammed was given the role because he “is one of the most respected officials in the country,” president of the firm Brian Ballard said.
“Opening our first African office in Nigeria expands our firm’s international footprint to three continents and builds upon the important work we have done on behalf of African nations and companies in Africa and the U.S.,” Mr Ballard said.
“We are honoured to have former minister Lai Mohammed join the firm as our managing partner in Nigeria. He has a long record of public service and is one of the most respected officials in the country. His outstanding reputation and exceptional experience will be invaluable to our firm’s clients.”
Reacting to his new appointment, Mohammed said Ballard Partners has a perfect record globally and that he is delighted to be a part of the firm.
“I am very pleased to join Ballard Partners and to open the firm’s first office in Africa.
“Ballard Partners has an impeccable reputation internationally and is well known for its success representing African countries and American firms in Africa,” he said.
