May 14, (THEWILL) — Tribest Corporate Support Group has announced the appointment of Abel Fadebi as its Group Executive Director, in a strategic move designed to strengthen the organisation’s leadership structure and accelerate expansion across its manpower, outsourcing, and energy support operations.
The company said the appointment reflects its commitment to deepening operational excellence, improving service delivery, and consolidating its position as one of Nigeria’s leading providers of recruitment, workforce management, outsourcing, and energy support solutions for businesses and institutions across multiple sectors.
Fadebi brings more than 35 years of professional experience spanning banking, manufacturing, oil servicing, and public sector administration, with a strong background in human capital management, organisational governance, operational efficiency, and strategic leadership.
Before joining Tribest Corporate Support Group, he built a distinguished 28-year career at United Bank for Africa, where he served in several strategic management positions from the era of Standard Trust Bank through the institution’s transformation into one of Africa’s leading financial groups.
During his time at UBA, Fadebi held key roles including Head, Human Resources Business Partnering for Nigeria; Deputy Chief of Staff to the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer; Executive Assistant to the Deputy Managing Director/CEO, UBA Africa; and Head, Recruitment Support, Confirmation and Records. His contributions to operational performance and service delivery reportedly earned him several awards and institutional commendations. He also served as Chairman of the Corporate Disciplinary Committee, where he was credited with strengthening institutional discipline, governance standards, and compliance culture within the organisation.
Speaking on the appointment, Chairman of Tribest Corporate Support Group, Udochi Nwaodu, described Fadebi as a transformational leader whose vast cross-sector experience and people-focused leadership style would significantly support the company’s growth agenda.
According to him, “Abel Fadebi brings exceptional leadership experience, institutional knowledge, and strategic insight garnered over decades across multiple sectors. His appointment reflects our commitment to strengthening governance, operational excellence, and service delivery as we continue to expand our business offerings and support organisations with innovative workforce and energy solutions.”
Responding to his appointment, Fadebi expressed appreciation to the Board and management of Tribest Corporate Support Group for the confidence reposed in him, noting that he was eager to contribute to the organisation’s next phase of growth and transformation.
“I am delighted to join the Board of Tribest Corporate Support Group at such an important phase of its growth journey. I look forward to working with the management team to strengthen operational capacity, drive sustainable growth, and deliver value-driven solutions that support businesses and institutions across key sectors of the economy”, he stated.
Fadebi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from Ambrose Alli University and a Master of Business Administration in Management from Obafemi Awolowo University.
Tribest Corporate Support Group reaffirmed its commitment to providing innovative and reliable workforce, outsourcing, and energy support solutions to help organisations improve productivity, operational efficiency, and energy availability across Nigeria’s economy.
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