Former Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has been appointed as the managing partner of an international lobbying firm, Ballard Partners, less than two weeks after leaving office.
This announcement was made in a statement released on Tuesday via the official Twitter page of the firm.
The statement revealed that Ballard Partners is expanding its operations to Africa by opening its first office in Abuja. Additionally, the firm will establish a satellite office in Lagos, Nigeria’s financial center.
Lai Mohammed, who served as the immediate past Nigeria Minister of Information and Culture, will assume the position of managing partner for both offices.
“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 center.”
According to Brian Ballard, the firm’s president he said Mohammed was given the role because he “is one of the most respected officials in the country”.
“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.,” the firm’s president said.
“We are honored 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 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,” he was quoted as saying.
“Ballard Partners has an impeccable reputation internationally and is well known for its success representing African countries and American firms in Africa.”
Ballard Partners Opens Nigeria Office in Further Expansion of Firm’s Work in Africa pic.twitter.com/eMIPg4M2t3
— Ballard Partners (@BallardFirm) June 6, 2023
The appointment of Lai Mohammed as managing partner of Ballard Partners marks a significant development in the international lobbying landscape.
With his extensive experience in public service and strong reputation, Mohammed is poised to contribute greatly to the firm’s clientele.
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