Corporate Board, Strategy Designing and Executing Corporate Revitalization Board Training

Corporate Board, Strategy Designing and Executing Corporate Revitalization Board Training

Corporate Board, Strategy Designing and Executing Corporate Revitalization Board Training

Corporate Board, Strategy Designing and Executing Corporate Revitalization Board Training

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Introduction

Board members and senior executives increasingly face situations where rapid organizational decline threatens stakeholder value, employee livelihoods, and market confidence. Yet most leaders lack the specialized knowledge and proven frameworks needed to diagnose corporate
distress early, design effective turnaround strategies, and execute successful revitalization while maintaining proper governance standards. The complexity of balancing fiduciary duties with crisis decision-making, managing multiple stakeholder interests during transformation, and sustaining organizational change often overwhelms even experienced executives.

This intensive training program equips board members and senior executives with the strategic frameworks, governance practices, and execution capabilities necessary to lead successful corporate revitalization initiatives. Participants will master the complex interplay between board oversight and management execution in transforming underperforming organizations into sustainable, value-creating enterprises.

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Mrs Nwamaka Iloh

Senior Legal Manager, Corporate Governance, Secretariat & Regulatory Compliance, Seplat Energy Plc

Amaka is a seasoned legal and governance professional with over 19 years’ experience spanning the legal, energy, and telecommunications sectors. She is a qualified lawyer (LLB, LLM, BL), an Associate of the Chartered Governance Institute UK (ACG), a Member of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (MCIoD), and a Member of the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria.

As a Corporate Transactions and Governance Expert, her expertise covers high-impact corporate transactions, board and corporate governance advisory, listing and regulatory compliance across UK and Nigerian markets, and strategic contracting & procurement.

Amaka is currently a Senior Legal Manager at Seplat Energy Plc, where she oversees the Governance and Corporate Secretariat unit. In this role, she drives governance excellence, enables effective board and committee operations, ensures robust regulatory compliance, and supports strategic initiatives that strengthen corporate integrity and investor confidence.

She also champions culture, diversity, and leadership development as one of the Coordinators of the Seplat Women’s Awesome Network and contributes to social impact as an Advisory Board Member at Lluvia Health Organisation.

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Mrs. Folasade Ibidapo-Obe

Chief Compliance Officer / Company Secretary, Oando Plc

Mrs. Folasade Ibidapo-Obe is a dual-qualified lawyer and governance professional with about 20 years of extensive experience across corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and company secretarial practice. She holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Lagos, and a Master’s in Law (awarded with distinction) specialized in International Corporate Governance and Financial Regulations from the University of Warwick.

She has been admitted to the Bars of Nigeria and Ontario, Canada to practice law. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada and holds additional certifications as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified Ethics Officer. She has held progressive leadership roles at Strachan Partners, Ocean and Oil Holdings, Oando Energy Resources in Toronto and Enghouse Systems.

Prior to her appointment as Chief Compliance Officer and Company Secretary at Oando in 2025, she served as the Assistant Corporate Secretary at Magna International Inc. in Aurora, Canada, one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers. She is recognized for her commitment to ethical business conduct and effective stakeholder engagement.

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Dr. Chizor Malize

Managing Director/CEO, Financial Institutions Training Center

Chizor Malize is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of FITC. She has distinguished herself with over two decades of professional experience that cuts across marketing, business process re-engineering, market growth strategy, reputation management and business consulting.

Prior to joining FITC, she has led various strategic and transformational projects in the financial services sector, local and international, in strategy, product marketing, electronic banking, retail, wholesale, private banking and brand repositioning. She was a Founding Partner and CEO at Brandzone Consulting LLC. She led the firm’s Consulting practice serving major international and indigenous organizations of repute while creating thought leadership to advance businesses. She has been a mentor to numerous new ventures, and she excels as a C-suite executive coach, providing valuable insights to top- level executives.

Chizor is driven by her passion for helping organizations unlock their full potential and achieve their business goals. Her impressive track record includes successful business transformation, project management, and project rollouts across more than eight African countries.

As the Chief Executive Officer of FITC, she is currently leading the company’s digital transformation into a world class, innovation-led, technology-driven knowledge solution provider.

Chizor is an Executive Education Alumna of the London Business School, UK, and the Columbia University, New York, United States. She is a member of several professional associations, including the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), London, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIBN), Institute of Directors (IoD).

Chizor has served on the Executive Council Board of Women in Management, Business and Public service (WIMBIZ), a non-profit organization, that has impacted over 100,000 women, many of whom she continues to mentor. She is currently the Vice Chairman, IoD (Institute of Directors) Women Directors Development Committee (WDDC), where she mentors female Board Directors and aspiring Directors.

She is a recipient of several prestigious awards and accolades, including the 2024 ‘African Woman of the Year Leadership Award’, 2023 Top 50 WIMA Awards, the 2023 10 Most Influential Women in Business and Leadership, CIO Awards, the 2022 Stevie Awards for Thought Leaders and was nominated by CNBC Media for the ‘’African Rising Woman’’ 2020 Edition. She was awarded the 2020 “Inspirational Leader Award” in recognition of the innovative, and game changing work at FITC in 2020 at the height of the global Pandemic resulting in the organization-wide transformation at FITC and positive impact on the Nigerian financial sector by International Business Excellence (IBX). She was
nominated in 2019 by REBRANDTM USA, as a Jury Board member on the REBRAND 100® Global Awards Board, the only member from Africa. She also won the African Leadership Excellence Award 2017 and the Marketing Personality of the Year Award in 2016.

Chizor is a prolific and respected international speaker. She is very passionate about Impact, Leadership, and Family.

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Dr. Adeyinka Alfred Adeyemi

Founder, Intermarc Consulting.

Dr. Adeyinka Alfred Adeyemiis a distinguished strategist and board advisor with extensive expertise in digital governance, digital finance, inclusion, and payment systemsacross Africa. He currently serves as the Director General of the Africa eGovernance Conference Initiative and sits on several boards including Intermarc Consulting, SecureID Limited, SID Digital Limited, PayGO Limited, and Flux Logistics Limited. With over three decades of experience spanning banking, consulting, and policy development, Dr. Adeyemi has been instrumental in shaping digital transformation frameworks that foster innovation, financial inclusion, and sustainable development across the continent.

As the Founder and former Managing Director of Intermarc Consulting, he has led numerous high-impact initiatives in partnership with international development organizations such as USADF, UNDP, and the Lagos State Government, driving eGovernance adoption and digital inclusion in Nigeria, Rwanda, and Zambia. He played a leading role in landmark projects including the Cashless Lagos Initiative, the Lagos State Citizens Gate Project, and digital payment strategy development for Nigeria’s power sector.

Earlier in his career, Dr. Adeyemi held senior roles in the banking sector, including Assistant General Manager and Head of e-Bankingat Société Générale Bank, where he pioneered Nigeria’s first credit card product and helped establish foundational digital banking infrastructure. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from the University of Lagos Business School, he also holds an MBA from the University of Navarra, Spain, and advanced degrees in Public and Political Administration from the University of Ibadan. Dr. Adeyemi is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management, the Institute of Management Consultants, and the London Graduate School, and a member of the Institute of Directors and the Society for Corporate Governance of Nigeria.

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Dr. Nneka Okekearu

Director, Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University.

Dr. Nneka Okekearu is a distinguished business development specialist with over 25 years of experience designing and delivering transformative programs that enhance the leadership and management competencies of business leaders, with a strong focus on empowering women entrepreneurs. She holds a doctorate in Entrepreneurship, specializing in gender dynamics, and serves as the Director at the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of the Pan-Atlantic University. She is also a member of the University’s Management Council.


An IFC-certified master trainer and assessor, Dr. Okekearu leads the EDC’s mission to certify business development specialists across Nigeria. Additionally, she is a certified leadership instructor and an online facilitator accredited by the Learning Performance Institute, UK. Her strategic direction spans programs like Mastercard’s Transforming Nigerian Youth Initiative and women-focused initiatives such as the Cherie Blair Foundation’s Road to Growth Program, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program, the World Bank’s WomenX Program, and the Vital Voices GROW Program.

A passionate advocate for gender mainstreaming and mentorship, Dr. Okekearu has mentored over 300 business leaders on both national and international platforms. Her efforts have led to the small and growing business community she mentors more than quadrupling their revenues, profit margins, and market share. She actively serves on several boards, including the Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE) West Africa Steering Committee, VFD Group PLC, and the Global Entrepreneurship Network Nigeria. She is also a Council member of the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, JNCI Limited, and other organizations championing sustainability and social impact.

Dr. Okekearu’s research interests include business ethics, women’s entrepreneurship, sustainability, and leadership. She chairs Learning and Development Africa, an organization reshaping professional development across the continent. A sought-after facilitator for global strategy and management retreats, her expertise helps business leaders clarify their vision, enhance profitability, and optimize operations.

In addition to her doctorate in Entrepreneurship, Dr. Okekearu holds degrees in Banking and Finance and Management. She is a member of the Institute of Directors, the Society for Corporate Governance, the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria’s Mentoring Committee.

Cherie Blair Foundation’s Road to Growth Program, the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Program, the World Bank’s WomenX Program, and the Vital Voices GROW Program.



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Mrs. Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu

President/Founder, Woodhall Capital Limited

Mrs. Moji Hunponu-Wusu is a distinguished businesswoman, philanthropist, and investment banking expert with a career spanning over 25 years. As the President of Woodhall Capital Limited and its philanthropic arm, the Woodhall Capital Foundation, President Hunponu- Wusu has made remarkable strides in both the business and charitable sectors. She is deeply committed to catalyzing systemic change, focusing on poverty eradication and the education of marginalized communities.

Starting her career in investment banking in London, Mrs. Hunponu-Wusu worked with prestigious institutions like Credit Lyonnais, Goldman Sachs, and Deutsche Bank. Her expertise in risk management and international funding, especially with multilaterals and NGOs, played a pivotal role in her future entrepreneurial endeavors.

She later moved to Nigeria, where she founded Woodhall Capital Limited, a renowned financial advisory firm specializing in raising international funding for government agencies, large corporates, financial institutions, and sovereigns. Under her visionary leadership, Woodhall Capital has raised over $6 billion and has expanded its global footprint to key international hubs, including the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria.

The firm’s continued success is a testament to President Hunponu-Wusu’s exceptional leadership, professionalism, and integrity, which have earned the company a 100% client retention rate. In line with her commitment to excellence, Woodhall Capital recently opened its fourth office in Abuja, further solidifying its standing in the global financial landscape.

In addition to her business endeavors, President Hunponu-Wusu is a passionate philanthropist. Her dedication to social causes is reflected in the Woodhall Capital Foundation, which she founded with the vision of creating practical, hands-on solutions to poverty and inequality. The foundation, through the collaboration of coordinators, partners, and volunteers, has positively impacted over 3,000 individuals worldwide, empowering them to live healthier, more productive lives.

President Hunponu-Wusu finds immense fulfillment in the tangible impact her foundation has had in transforming communities. Her combined work in finance and philanthropy underscores her unwavering commitment to driving positive change and improving lives across the globe.

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Prof. Olayinka David-West

Dean, Lagos Business School

Olayinka David-West is a Professor of Information Systems with almost three decades experience in the IT and financial services industry and is a passionate advocate for digital transformation and inclusive finance. Her research and practice engagements involve policy and strategic management interventions towards digitally transformed businesses and society.

Professor David-West is Associate Dean at the Lagos Business School (LBS), the premier business school in Nigeria and sits on the school’s Management Board. She leads the Sustainable and Inclusive Digital Financial Services (SIDFS) initiative, a research and advocacy initiative dedicated to enhancing financial inclusion in Nigeria.

Olayinka has expert certifications in financial inclusion policy and digital money, is a governing council member of the Fintech Association of Nigeria and a member of the African Women in Finance and Payments. She is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), and the academic advocate to the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). She is also a qualified practitioner of the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA).

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Mr. Foluso Olajide Phillips

Executive Chairman and Founder, Phillips Consulting Limited

Mr. Foluso Olajide Phillips (FOP) is a distinguished Industrial Economist and a Fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK, and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). With over 45 years of global experience, his career spans financial and business operations management, enterprise development, and macroeconomic policy formulation.

As the Executive Chairman and Founder of The Phillips Group – Phillips Consulting Limited (pcl.), he has built Nigeria’s largest indigenous management consulting firm, now in its 32nd year, with offices in Lagos, Abuja, and representation in South Africa and the United Kingdom. pcl. is a recognized leader in people, technology, and organizational transformation services. He also chairs its affiliates, Phillips Outsourcing Limited (POL) and Phillips HMO (pHMO), extending his leadership into outsourcing and healthcare management.

Mr. Phillips serves in several pivotal roles, including:

  • Past Chairman, Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG), championing private
    sector-driven policy and reform.
  • Chairman, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, guiding the strategic direction of
    the global bank’s operations in Nigeria.
  • Chairman, Primera Africa Group, overseeing operations of a leading investment and finance company.
  • Advisory Board Chair, United Capital Infrastructure Fund, shaping infrastructure investment across Africa.
  • Director, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), provides governance and strategic oversight to a leading public health institution focused on combating infectious and chronic diseases, strengthening healthcare systems, and advancing medical research in Nigeria and Africa.
  • Board Member, Flour Mills of Nigeria Holdings, contributing to the growth of one of Nigeria’s foremost consumer goods companies.
  • Past Advisory Board Chair, Yellow Brick Road, supporting innovation in marketing and brand building.
  • Board Chair, Chronicles Software Development Company, advancing technology-driven educational solutions.

His philanthropic and non-governmental engagements include:

  • Chairman, Sickle Cell Advocacy and Management Initiative (SAM Initiative).
  • Director, Special Olympics Nigeria.
  • Board Chair, Igbobi College Board of Governors, stewarding one of West Africa’s leading secondary schools.
  • Board Member, Africa.com, a Pan-African digital news and communication platform.

A respected thought leader and accomplished public speaker, Mr. Phillips has delivered keynote addresses at major business seminars, leadership conferences, and trade summits across Africa, the USA, Europe, and Asia. He is also deeply committed to mentorship, guiding business leaders and advising numerous small enterprises.

Through his leadership vision and strategic insight, Mr. Phillips has become an iconic figure in driving innovation, enterprise growth, and transformation in Nigeria and across Africa.

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Stanbic IBTC Bank Limited

Comprehensive Banking Solutions
Prominent commercial bank offering wide array of personal, business, and commercial banking solutions including savings, current accounts, cards, mortgages, and SME lending.

Digital Innovation
Operates through nationwide branch network supported by digital channels: internet banking, mobile banking, and *909# mobile money service.

Strong Asset Growth
Substantial growth in asset base and customer deposits

Improved Efficiency Better cost-to-income ratio and risk management

Focus Inclusion Financial inclusion and sustainable banking practices
As core part of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, the bank works closely with group subsidiaries to offer integrated financial services, serving diverse client segments from individuals to large corporations with tailored solutions.

Excellence in Corporate Governance
These award beneficiaries represent the pinnacle of corporate governance excellence in Nigeria. Through their leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment to best practices, they continue to shape the future of business in Africa.

  • Leadership Visionary leaders driving transformation and sustainable growth across sectors
  • Transparency Commitment to openness, accountability, and ethical business practices
  • Innovation Pioneering new approaches to governance, compliance, and stakeholder value

Impact Creating lasting positive change in Nigeria’s corporate landscape

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Seplat Energy Plc

Seplat Energy Plc A leading Nigerian independent energy company established in 2009, dual-listed on Nigerian Exchange (NGX) and London Stock Exchange (LSE). Formed through partnership between Shebah Petroleum and Platform Petroleum Joint Ventures.

Core Operations
Oil and gas exploration, development, and production with strategic interests in Niger Delta oil mining leases.

Midstream Business
Integrated gas processing facilities at Oben, ANOH, and Sapele supplying Nigeria’s power and industrial sectors.

Future Focus
Balancing traditional operations with cleaner energy solutions for sustainable energy transition

Strategic Growth: Recent major acquisitions from international oil companies have significantly boosted production capacity and reserves, positioning Seplat as a key player in Nigeria’s energy future

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Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc

A leading Nigerian financial services group offering integrated solutions across banking, investment, pension, insurance, and fintech. Member of Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest financial services organization by assets.

Investment; Corporate and investment banking services

Banking; Comprehensive personal and business banking solutions

Fintech; Digital financial services and innovation

Pension; Retirement planning and pension management

Insurance; Comprehensive insurance and risk management

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Ayokunle Ayoko

Ayokunle Ayoko is a Lawyer, Chartered Secretary, HR expert, Certified Management Consultant, Certified Compliance Analyst, Certified Independent Non-Executive Director, and Notary Public. He worked with FirstBank and FBN Holdco PLC where he served as Company Secretary for FBN Insurance Limited (now SanlamAllianz Insurance Limited), FBN General Insurance Limited (now SanlamAllianz General Insurance Limited), and FBN Insurance Brokers Limited, all subsidiaries of FBN Holdco PLC.

He served as Company Secretary/Legal Adviser to Berger Paints Plc and Company Secretary/General Counsel for International Breweries Plc (AB Inbev) between 2018 to 2023. He is currently the Group Company Secretary/Head of Legal and Chief Compliance Officer at the CFAO Nigeria Group – a French Multinational. He is also co-founder and Non-Executive Director with Kaizen Academy (Nigeria) Limited, a leading multinational consulting firm.

Ayokunle’s holds a 2nd Class Upper L.L.B (Hons) degree from the University of Ibadan, an LLM from the University of South Wales (UK), and an MBA from the Liverpool John Moores University (UK). He also holds an Executive Diploma in International Law & Diplomacy from Kingsland Foundation, and a Certificate in Global Governance & Diplomacy from the European School for Leadership Development.

His work has earned global recognition, including the fast rising star award by ESQ Magazine, Modern Governance 100 Global & Ethics Leader Award (2019 & 2022, Diligent Corporation, New York) and listings in the Legal 500 General Counsel Powerlist Nigeria for 2024 and 2025. He was also honored recently as ‘Finest General Counsel – West Africa’ by Legal Era Awards and 2025 Corporate Governance Award by the Society For Corporate Governance Nigeria.

Ayokunle holds Fellowships from the Institute of Management Consultants, Nigeria (FIMC) and the Global Academy of Finance and Management, USA. He is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), International Bar Association, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSAN), Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN), and the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD), Nigeria.

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Adeolu Adewumi-Zer

BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF AFRO-OPTIMISM UNLEASHED
CHAMPION OF AFRICAN EXCELLENCE FOR SMES & BEYOND

Adeolu Adewumi-Zer is a global Nigerian, lifelong Afro-optimist, and international best-selling author dedicated to shaping a brighter future for Africa. With dual honors degrees from The Pennsylvania State University in the USA, her stellar academic foundation fueled a transformative 20+ year career across four continents within two multinationals. Adeolu culminated this experience as the CEO of Allianz Nigeria and, prior to that, as Regional Head of Mergers, Acquisitions, and Transformation Africa, where she spearheaded strategic growth initiatives that increased Allianz’s African portfolio to nearly half a billion Euros within four years.

Now, as the founder of ZER Consulting Africa (ZER), Adeolu leverages her global expertise in leadership development and strategic planning to empower SMEs, including startups, scale-ups, and social ventures across the continent. ZER partners with development agencies, investment funds, and social ventures to provide strategic guidance critical for growth via their SCALE framework. Adeolu’s strategic insights and unwavering commitment to excellence have earned her numerous accolades.

Adeolu’s strategic insights and unwavering commitment to excellence have earned her numerous accolades, including East Africa Deal of the Year in 2020 and Top 100 Women Impacting Africa in 2023. Her recent book, Afro-Optimism Unleashed, reached international best seller status on Amazon.

Beyond ZER:
Adeolu’s passion for Africa extends beyond her consulting work. She is the author of Afro-Optimism Unleashed: Scaling African Excellence to the Global Stage, a groundbreaking book that offers a roadmap for African leaders and businesses to achieve sustainable growth and global impact. Drawing from her decades of experience, Adeolu shares strategic insights and practical tools to unlock Africa’s potential on the world stage.

Adeolu’s commitment to Africa’s progress is reflected in her advocacy for financial inclusion, gender equality, and quality education, as well as her influential board positions and advisory roles focused on social impact across the continent.

Beyond her professional achievements, Adeolu is a mother of two global Africans and an avid runner, reader, and cultural explorer. Her Afro-optimism is not just a philosophy but a way of life, driving her to inspire and empower others to build a new Africa.

Connect with Adeolu on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights on scaling African excellence.

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Gbeminiyi Shoda

A Visionary Solutionist in Corporate Governance and Legal Innovation

Gbeminiyi Shoda is a distinguished legal practitioner, transformative leader, and strategic advisor with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results in corporate governance, legal services, and innovative business solutions. She is the Managing Director of Structure HQ and Principal Partner of SHQ Legal, where she leads a team dedicated to providing customised corporate and commercial services for innovative individuals, businesses and family offices.

In her illustrious career, Gbeminiyi has served across the Legal, Compliance, and Secretariat functions of a Group structure with over 30 companies within its investment portfolio in diverse sectors. She played a pivotal role in securing regulatory licenses for industry-defining financial institutions and supporting the establishment of key players in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem. Her initiatives have directly contributed to enhancing sustainable wealth inclusion and driving innovation in regulated markets.

In 2021, she founded Structure HQ, a female-led firm that delivers tailored corporate and commercial solutions to businesses and family offices. Under her leadership, the company has become synonymous with excellence, providing innovative governance systems that empower startups, regulated institutions, and forward-thinking businesses.

As a sought-after solutionist, Gbeminiyi serves on the Board of notable organizations, including VFD Tech, Inspired by Glory, Template, and Canary Point Holding, where she provides strategic support and brings her governance expertise to bear.

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Mr. Oscar Onyema

Board Member

Mr. Onyema is an accomplished board director and capital markets executive with over 25 years of experience leading institutional transformation, market infrastructure development, and strategic growth across financial services, energy, and technology sectors. As former CEO of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and founding Group CEO of NGX Group, led historic demutualization and listing, launched multi-asset platforms, and delivered a 200%+ surge in profitability.

 
Brings boardroom depth from global institutions including the World Federation of Exchanges, Green Impact Exchange, and CSCS Plc, with a strong track record in navigating complex regulatory environments, scaling platforms, and unlocking capital for innovation and growth. Combines financial acumen with proven execution in ESG, digital transformation, and risk governance. National honoree (OON), published author, and recognized voice shaping the intersection of capital markets, energy transition, and frontier economies.
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Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri

Board Member

Mr. Haruna Jalo-Waziri is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS), a position he assumed in November 2017. He has overall responsibility for delivering on the company’s vision and mission. Since taking over at the helm, he has driven a number of strategic initiatives, leading to notable efficiency gains and repositioning the company for sustainable growth.

Mr. Jalo-Waziri has three decades hands-on experience across multiple financial disciplines, with a career spanning Investment Banking, Securities Trading, Pension Funds Administration and conventional Asset Management, Business development and Regulation. He is an award-winning Executive, with reputable track record in leading successful start-ups and business transformations.

Prior to being appointed Chief Executive Officer of CSCS Plc, he was Executive Director, Capital Markets at the Nigerian Stock Exchange, with primary responsibility for deepening the market through products, market structure innovation and new listings, as well as generating order flow across all asset classes. Under his stewardship, the partnership between the NSE and the London Stock Exchange was established, an alliance which has birthed a number of dual listings on these Bourses. He led the launch of the Premium Board on the NSE, distinguishing value companies with strong governance practices and creating enhanced liquidity flow for the counters. He also led the introduction of the Nigerian Sovereign Green Bond as well as the Federal Government Retail Savings Bonds. Mr. Jalo-Waziri previously served as Managing Director/Chief Executive at both UBA Stockbrokers Limited and UBA Asset Management Limited, transforming the businesses to becoming top- 5 in their respective segments. He also pioneered the asset management business of Kakawa Discount House Limited (now FBN Merchant Bank) and previously worked at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Mr. Jalo-Waziri is a Director on the Board of NG Clearing Limited and the Board of Special Olympics Nigeria. He is on the Advisory Board of Business Day and currently serves as Vice President of the AIFA Reading Society, an NGO, which focuses on promotion of a reading culture and sustainable development of the educational system in Africa. He has served on the Boards of several companies, including FSDH Merchant Bank Limited, Nigeria-German Chemicals Plc, Protea Oakwood Hotel Limited, Coral Properties Limited, UBA Stockbrokers Limited and UBA Asset Management Limited to mention a few. He is a life member of the Institute of Directors.

Mr. Jalo-Waziri is an economist, and an alumnus of reputable institutions, including the Lagos Business School and Venture Capital Institute of America. He holds a first degree and MBA from the University of Maiduguri and the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University respectively. He is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment UK, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers and Institute of Capital Market Registrars.

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Mr. Tajudeen Ahmed

Board Member

Mr. Tajudeen is a highly experienced strategic leader with three decades of executive management expertise combining of business leadership with deep functional expertise across Treasury Management, Portfolio Management, Credit Management, Manufacturing, Agro-allied, Construction and Transportation sectors, among others.

Mr Tajudeen has held various managerial positions in the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), which includes Head Strategic Portfolio & Loans AMCON, Executive Director, at the Resolution & Restructuring Company Limited (A wholly owned subsidiary of AMCON that managed Portfolios in other entities) and Group Head, Asset Management AMCON. He held the positions of General manager and Group Head Treasury at Dangote Group and Chief Financial Officer at the Greenview International Co. Ltd, Ghana (A division of the Dangote Group of Companies).

Mr Tajudeen Ahmed also held the position of Principal Manager & Group Head Treasury, Inland Bank Nigeria PLC (Now FCMB Group PLC), Lagos.

With a solid career history in management, Mr Tajudeen possesses extensive global expertise, including High Performance Leadership, Corporate Policy, Development Strategy, Portfolio Management, Fiscal Responsibility, International Banking, Treasury Management, Investment Risk Management and Environmental Management.