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For many who are conversant with startup accelerators in Nigeria, Olumide Soyombo is not new in the game. He currently heads Leadpath, a startup accelerator that has invested in series of startups many of which are doing very well with the short time and challenging times we are in.

According to the company’s disclosure, Olumide Soyombo holds a BSc in Systems Engineering from University of Lagos, Nigeria and a MSc (Distinction) in Business and Information Technology from the Aston Business School, Birmingham, England. His scholastic achievements earned him Beta Gamma Sigma Society membership.

As co-founder of Bluechip Technologies, Olumide has a formidable reputation in the corporate sector. He has implemented solutions for a wide a range of establishments, including Etisalat Nigeria, Access Bank Plc, MTN Zambia, Airtel Nigeria, Multi-links Telkom, UAC, NNPC, and NDIC.

Olumide Soyombo has from 2008 nurtured Bluechip Technologies Ltd from an organization with two employees to an organization with over 70 consultants spread across Lagos and Lusaka, Zambia. Under his careful directorship, Bluechip Technologies has achieved several firsts in this region e.g. First Oracle Specialized Partner in Business Intelligence, First Oracle Partner to Implement Oracle Communications Data Model and first Oracle partner to implement the renowned Oracle Exadata Machine.

A serial entrepreneur, Olumide sits on the board of several organizations including ; Lead Path Global Asset Management, Bluechip Technologies , Bluechip Haulage and Logistics Limited, Global Executive Management (GEM) Ltd, Accutrade Nig. Ltd and West Acton Ltd. These ventures have demonstrated his competence in growing small businesses into reputable outfits; some of these SME’s currently generate annual turnovers in excess of $5million.

As a favourite hobby, Olumide is an avid squash player and lives in Lagos. Leadpath has invested in several startups PushCV, Unregista, MediTell, RSVP and others.

Mr. F. K. Lawal holds B.Sc. (Hons) Insurance and MBA from the University of Lagos. He is a Fellow of both the Chartered Insurance Institute of London and Nigeria, an alumnus of Lagos Business School and member of the Nigerian Institute of Management and Institute of Directors. He is the Immediate Past President/Chairman of Council of Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN).

With about twenty-five years post qualification experience spanning across Insurance Broking, Direct Insurance and Reinsurance, Mr. Lawal’s expertise and exposure are widely acknowledged in the African Insurance Industry. He was until February 2007 Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Universe Reinsurance Company Limited.

Ms. Badmus obtained a Bachelor of Accounting degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. She is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ACA).

She started her career as an Audit Trainee with Deloitte & Co from 1990 - 1995 and later moved to First City Monument Bank (FCMB) between 1995-2002 where she worked as the Head, Treasury.

She worked with Bond Bank as Treasurer, Head of Operations and Branch coordinator where she supervised branch marketing, branch and domestic operations, service quality and relationship management. She also served as Head, Skye/Cooperative Bank Integration Team and Head Internal Control and Compliance.

She was Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer and later Divisional Head - Home Finance Division at ASO Savings and Loans.

She Joined Eterna Plc in July 2014 as Head, Financial Controls and was appointed Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer in October 2016.

We engage in the manufacturing and sale of lubricating oils and petrochemicals; importation and bulk/retail sale of petroleum products including PMS, AGO, LPFO, Base Oils, bitumen and export of lubricants/fuels; bunkering, Gas Distribution and Marketing LPG and NG; Offshore and Onshore Oil Services; Gas Processing; Equipment Supply Services and Other Engineering & Technical Services For The Energy Sector.


Eterna Oil & Gas Limited

Kunle has over 21 years of technical, financial & management experience in the international and West African energy sector.

At Àrgentil, he has successfully advised small to mid-cap E&P companies on the acquisition of Oil & Gas assets in excess of US$4bn. He also led the advisory team on the listing of an indigenous E&P company on a “Tier 1” international stock exchange.

Before Àrgentil, he was with Inter Pipeline Fund in Calgary, Canada where he was integral to the valuation, structuring and financing of over US$10 billion transactions.

At KBC Technologies, also in Canada, he was involved in the development of simulation/modelling software for oil refineries.

Kunle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria; a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wales, United Kingdom, and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Queen’s School of Business, Ontario, Canada


Àrgentil Capital Partners (Àrgentil) is a Nigeria based energy and infrastructure advisory firm that is fully registered and recognised by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria. At Àrgentil, core business offerings include the provision of integrated Investment Banking, Acquisition & Divestitures and Capital Market services to clients focused on the Sub-Saharan region.

We understand the need for specialized advisory services to companies in emerging markets which are ultimately integrated to global markets and offer advise on due diligence, valuation, structuring, negotiations with capital providers, and provide transaction management.

We have developed in-depth knowledge and understanding of the regional energy, infrastructure and capital markets and are able to provide bespoke services to local and international clients.

An Economist, Consultant and Insurance Professional, Mr. Ogunbiyi is a graduate of Agricultural Economics from the University of Ife. He is also an alumnus of the famous International Graduate School of Management, University of Navarra (IESE) Barcelona, Spain where he took an Executive Masters in Business Administration.
In addition, he is an alumnus of Lagos Business School. An Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, London, he did not only complete his Associateship examination in record time, Mr. Ogunbiyi has the rare honour of securing the highest number of distinctions in the professional examination in two sittings. Mr. Ogunbiyi serves on the board of many other companies


Mutual Benefits Microfinance Bank Limited is a leading Microfinance bank with its corporate head office at 10 Apapa Road, Oyingbo, Ebute-metta.

From inception the bank has tirelessly set the pace for other Microfinance financial institutions to follow; in terms of service quality, product functionality and exceptional customer service. The bank is strategically positioned to offer financial services support to small and micro-enterprises in Nigeria. Since commencement of its operation, the bank has grown from its humble beginning to a mid size microfinance bank making it among the best microfinance bank in Nigeria however the aim of the bank is to be among the best in Africa.
Within the two years of commencement of business activities the bank has expanded from its corporate head office to have seven branches which are strategically located within mainland and the highland.

The Bank prides itself as a promise keeper to its numerous customers and has been able to endear them by keeping all promises made especially in the area of loan disbursement.
Values
At Mutual Benefits Microfinance Bank Limited its mission is to provide first rate service delivery to its customers through professionalism and integrity and this is achieve by placing a high premium on understanding the customer's business and providing them with services that meets and exceed expectations every single time. Its founding principles are Dynamic, Integrity and professionalism.

By adhering closely to these values and not forgetting the banks vision to become the leader in wealth creation through poverty alleviation in Nigeria with the ensuing customer confidence the bank enjoys, these have become the source of its financial and other successes over the years

History
Mutual Benefits Microfinance Bank Limited was incorporated as a limited liability company and licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate as a unit Microfinance Bank in 2007 under the name Associated Investment Microfinance Bank Limited. The bank commenced operations in June 2008 and has since then grown to become one of the most respected and service focused microfinance banks in Nigeria.

The strategic investment deal with a frontline insurance company – “Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc” which commenced in 2009 and was finalized in 2010 lead to the change of name from Associated Investment Microfinance Bank Limited to Mutual Benefits Microfinance Bank in 2011. This has fast track the part of its developmental vision of being among the first five biggest microfinance bank in Nigeria and Africa within three years of operations.

With a capital base of Two hundred and Fifty Million and customer base of over Seventeen thousand Mutual Benefits Microfinance Bank Ltd is set to introduce a new bench mark in the microfinance business in Nigeria. In its bid to service its customers better, MBMFB maintains strategic alliances with leading Financial Services Firm in Nigeria to offer financial delivery to its customers through value creation and Mutually Rewarding Relationship


Products
The bank provides a full range of investment and banking products/services to its customers and has working agreement with Nigeria Union of Road and Transport Workers (NURTW) Ojota Chapter which has helped improve their business and their Standard of living. This arrangement has also extended to NURTW Ketu, Berger and Ojodu Chapter.
The bank maintains a working relationship with major Community Development Association in Lagos with a value adding financial products delivery that is targeted at developing Micro-enterprises policies.
Worthy of mentioning is the working relationship the bank has with cooperative society in conjunction with Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc on Micro-insurance policies.
The bank is a customer focused bank constantly providing projects and services to satisfy their needs. Customers of the bank are kept abreast of transactions on their accounts by sending them SMS notification.

For Mutual Benefits Microfinance Bank Limited, history is made every day and this is achieved by hiring the best staff that is in line with the Vision and Mission of the bank

An alumnus of the Lagos State Polytechnic. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the Lagos State University. An Associate member of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers, Certified Institute of Pension of Nigeria, Chartered Insurance Institute both of London and Nigeria, Gbenga cut his professional teeth in a life assurance company before moving to the insurance brokering world. Today he is the Managing Director / CEO of the Company.


Fountain Insurance Brokers Limited was incorporated on 30th October 1989 with RC No.140915 as a private unlimited liability company. The company was subsequently registered as insurance/reinsurance brokers, life and pensions consultants with RBC No. 52. The company is owned by British and Nigerian investors who are all insurance professionals and have practice insurance broking in all its ramifications during the last three decades, both nationally and internationally, including Lloyd’s of London. They are all fully involved in the day-to-day operations of the company

The company today has been recapitalized to N50,000,000:00, over and above minimum paid-up share capital statutorily required of insurance firms in Nigeria under the Insurance Decree No 2 of 1997. This has enabled the company upgrade its head office to the present address and open up offices in Kano, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kaduna and Ibadan.

Kolapo was at different times Company Secretary to three publicly quoted companies, namely- Dunlop Nigeria plc, DN Meyer plc, and Guaranty Trust Bank plc for a period spanning 15 years. He joined Guaranty Trust Bank plc as a Senior Manager in July 1996. He rose to the position of General Manager responsible for the strategic management of the Bank’s legal services & corporate secretariat, administration and facilities management, corporate affairs, safety & security, and special projects.

As the Legal Adviser to GTBank for over 10 years, he was responsible for the documentation of several transactions including the Eurobond, the Bank’s GDR, financial transactions with multilateral institutions like IFC, Afrexim, and FMO, as well as the listing of the Bank’s shares on the London Stock Exchange.

He assumed the headship of the Bank’s Retail Banking Division in July 2006, [combining that with his assignment as the Bank’s Company Secretary] to implement the Bank’s retail strategy and within one year, he succeeded in increasing customer base by over 35%, with significant increase in balance sheet. He was at a time the Managing Director of Mansard Insurance Plc.

In furtherance of GTBank’s business expansion drive, Kolapo was again requested to establish GTHomes Limited, which commenced business in January 2008 as a primary mortgage institution. He ran the company as Managing Director/ CEO, until he finally disengaged from the Bank’s services in April 2009.

He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors of DataMax Registrars Limited

Dr. Kolade is a veteran broadcaster, a communicator and a quintessential information disseminator who is nationally and internationally renowned for his business skills and integrity. He retired at the age of 45 as the Director General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission and joined Cadbury Nigeria Plc as Administration Director where he rose to become the Managing Director and Chairman. Dr. Kolade was one of the visionaries that sowed the seed for the evolution of the prestigious Lagos Business School and Pan-African University (now Pan-Atlantic University) where he lectured on Leadership and related Business Management themes and is now Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council.

He has also meritoriously served in leadership positions of many national and international bodies – President, Nigerian Institute of Management; President, Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria; President, International Institute for Communications; President, World Association for Christian Communication; among many others.

Kolade has promoted business integrity in Nigeria through his chairmanship of organizations such as Integrity Organization Ltd. GTE and The Convention on Business Integrity Ltd.

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Mr. Adeniji M.A. is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He also doubles as the Director of Operations. Mr. Adeniji M.A. is a Biochemistry graduate from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He has vast experience in cocoa business having being exposed to it early in life and becoming actively involved since 1989.
He joined TundeKola Limited, a cocoa trading company, in 1989 and was the Field Officer/Supervisor till 1999. He left TundeKola Limited in 1999 for the formation of Starlink Global & Ideal Limited. Mr. Adeniji has attended various courses and training cum seminars that border on: Leadership and Capacity Development, Human Resources issues in Business Strategy, Developing Business Strategy to survive competition, Business Ethics, to mention a few. The business of Agricultural Produce trading, particularly cocoa, has taken him to numerous parts of Nigeria and some countries abroad. Mr. Adeniji is happily married with children.



Starlink Haulage Services started out of our quest and dire need for a standard haulage operation. Starlink Global & Ideal Limited being a major agricultural produce exporting Company in Nigeria cannot downplay the indispensability of haulage. Our annual produce purchase is about 7 billion naira and the movement of the produce from the hinterland to the ports cannot be left in the hands of incompetent haulage providers. This exigency prompted the Management to begin to prepare ground for the operation of haulage services to be independently run by logistics and haulage experts.

Today, Starlink Haulage Services is a leading haulage provider to corporate organizations within the private and public sectors of the economy. We provide efficient and effective haulage services across the country and we have set a very high standard of service in the industry. We are known for timely delivery which do not only save time but also go a long way to reduce unnecessary overhead cost.

With a fleet of 15 trailers and 4 tankers, our network covers the length and breadth of the country.

STACO Insurance Plc emerged in July 1994 as a result of discreet acquisition and restructuring carried out on Alpha Insurance Plc.

It was incorporated in Nigeria with RC. No. 167274 on 10th October 1991 and subsequently licensed to transact all classes of Insurance business with Registration No. RI 135 and RI 135L on 1st October 1994. The company under the new name commenced General Insurance Business and Special Risks with registration No. RIC 038.

Owned by Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in their various business endeavours and manned by seasoned professionals who have proven integrity in the Nigerian Insurance Industry. The company’s capital base is in excess of six billion Naira. Our strength lies in our passion for high standards and prompt claims settlement.

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Dr. Babatunde Okewale MBBS, MRCOG(UK), MFFP(UK), FRCOG(UK) is also the owner of St. Ives Specialist Hospital, which is a multi-specialist hospital with three (3) branches in Lagos, Nigeria. With 8 specialist physicians, the In-Vitro Fertilization Program is directed personally by Dr. Okewale.

St. Ives Specialist Hospital made history when it delivered a 60-year old woman, Mrs. Christie Omolara Orurhe, of a baby through in vitro fertilization on Monday 16th June 2014, thus becoming the oldest IVF mother in Africa. The IVF Unit of the hospital succeeded in aiding the conception and delivery of the baby, which has now equaled UK's record of IVF age delivery. The mother and child are in good health.

Leading a team of medical professionals to carry out the process successfully- is the Chief Medical Director of St. Ives Specialist Hospital, Dr. Tunde Okewale, who expressed his joy at the feat. According to Dr. Okewale, physical condition of the mother, and not just age, is the major factor that determines the success or otherwise of conception and delivery through in vitro fertilization.

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Tunde holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) and two Masters Degrees in Economics and Banking & Finance from the University of Lagos. He is also an alumnus of the prestigious Lagos Business School (LBS), the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Wharton Business School. He holds the fellowship of five institutions namely, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD) and the Institute of Corporate Administration of Nigeria. He is a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD).

He has facilitated and attended several programs especially in his key areas of expertise- Entrepreneurship, Banking Operations, Risk Management, Financial Management, Leadership and Development, in Nigeria and abroad. He has to his credit, several awards and recognitions especially for his role in leadership development, entrepreneurship and self empowerment of the youths including Nigeria’s first Pan-African Prize for Entrepreneurial Teachers’ Award. He is the Founder of TOMEB Foundation for Youth Development and Sustainability.

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Project Managers
& Urban Designers



The Company

Design Group Nigeria was established in 1954 and incorporated as a company in 1959 with the principal activity of providing full architectural services for building projects of all kinds.

With offices in Lagos, lbadan and Abuja, our Clients can rely on personal attention and confidently anticipate a successful realization of their projects. This is why many of them have retained us for successive projects over the years.
Our Services

We have extensive experience in preparing large-scale development plans for Hospitality, Housing Schemes, Offices, University and Colleges, Urban Redevelopments and large industrial projects.
When requested to, we provide comprehensive consultancy services including the full range of building professions, civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering, landscape and interior design and quantity surveying.

Dr. Babatunde Wale Okewale -FRCOG (UK)
An Obstetrician, gynaecologist and fertility expert, Dr. Okewale is an Author, a Philanthropist and a Broadcaster. He is currently the Chairman of ;
• St Ives Specialist Hospital Opebi Ikeja, Lagos
• St Ives Specialist Hospital Ikoyi, Lagos
• St. Ives Family Clinic Mojidi Street, Off Toyin Street, Ikeja. Lagos,
• St Ives IVF & Fertility Centres- Ikeja and Ikoyi Lagos
• Ives Medicare HMO Limited.
• St Ives Communications, Owners of WFM 91.7 radio station.
• Ives Medicare Foundation.
He obtained a Bachelor of medicine and surgery from the University of Ibadan in 1985 and his houseman-ship at University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan in 1986. He had his NYSC service at Police clinics Port Harcourt. After a brief work as a Medical Officer at St joseph’s Catholic Hospital Ijebu-Igbo Ogun State, he proceeded to the UK for his postgraduate training in obstetrics and gynaecology in 1988. Whilst in UK, he worked in various Hospitals in Leeds, Manchester and Oxford regional health authorities under the NHS. He was admitted to membership of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologist (MRCOG) UK in 1992 and later become a fellow (FRCOG). He became a member of the Faculty of Family Planning and Reproductive Health (MFFP) UK in 1994 and a member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). He is also a member of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). As a leading fertility expert in Nigeria, Dr Okewale is a member of the Association for fertility and Reproductive Health Nigeria (AFRH) and a member of the Society of Obstetrician and Gynaecologist of Nigeria (SOGON).
Dr Babatunde Wale Okewale is the Executive Chairman of Ives Medicare HMO a Health maintenance organisation registered and accredited by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) of Nigeria for the purpose of providing health insurance coverage for Nigerians.
Dr Babatunde Wale Okewale is also the Chairman of Ives Medicare Foundation an NGO that has been in the forefront of helping to ease health care access to thousands of under privileged Nigerians, The foundation has Various health Schemes ranging from free health care services to thousands of under privileged Nigerians and it is also well known for its yearly half price subsidised price cut for infertility and IVF services to infertile couples that cannot afford the huge cost of IVF services.
Dr Babatunde Wale Okewale is a well-known strong advocate both in the print and electronic media for the total well-being of women, women healthcare, health education and the empowerment of women in every sphere of the society. His regular column in the City people magazine and in the CAPITAL online newspaper is a must read for many Nigerians.
Dr Babatunde Wale Okewale is a celebrated Author of the best-selling book ‘How to get pregnant and have a baby”. The book is a complete patient’s guide to infertility management.
Dr Babtunde Okewale is the Executive chairman of St Ives Communications, the owners of WFM 91.7 radio Nigeria’s 1st FM radio station for women. Recognising the multifaceted and multi layered nature of woman; the radio station has proven to be the perfect platform and sounding board for women to air their news and share their thoughts.
Dr Babatunde Okewale is married with children.

Eatnownow is an Ibadan-based food delivery platform that allows users to order food from their preferred restaurants within the city. Founded by Oladeji Olushola and Olasehinde Muyiwa, Eatnownow kicked off operations on June 19, 2017.

Knowing that the Nigerian food industry is an ever-booming one, the team believes their platform will be a boon to many busy individuals — especially the working class.

Starting a business is similar to executing a project. And in Nigeria’s vibrant entrepreneurial space acquiring effective business skills, like project management, in addition to applying technology to business operations might perhaps give businesses competitive advantage.

Although project manager roles have continued to expand into such areas as the business development arena where new projects are initiated through processes designed to obtain additional business for the organization, according to the Project Management Institute’s 2014 Pulse of the Profession report, organizations face a chasm between what they should be doing — aligning projects to their strategy — and what they are able to accomplish.

As a result, 44% of strategic initiatives are unsuccessful; although the report also indicates that projects aligned to an organisation’s strategy are completed successfully more often than projects that are misaligned (48% versus 71%).

Affirming this global business trend, Adedoyin Odunfa said that, information management expert and MD/CEO Digital Jewels, identified that projectizing the business activities, especially at startup stage, helps business owners manage operations better.

“A project management approach helps to manage business processes,” Odunfa said, “by breaking down business operations into smaller projects assigning tasks to competent people, and measuring results, entrepreneurs can run businesses more efficiently.”

Speaking recently on the Mara Mentor Talk Show, the Digital Jewels CEO added that information as corporate asset in today’s world requires entrepreneurs to understand how the information value chain works to succeed in business.

Thus, with the impact of technology on generating and applying tailored information to improve business and develop human capacities, perhaps entrepreneurs could have it easier by projectizing operations and utilizing technology in business.

The “winners [in business] will be those who use technology effectively,” she said, commenting on the impact of technology in business.

“The efficient use of technology helps build requisite database and corresponding automated functions, which assist modern day entrepreneurs to projectized business operations and manage risks,” Odunfa added.

Besides project management and technology, Mrs Odunfa, who is also a mentor on Africa’s largest entrepreneurship network, Mara Mentor, urged young Nigerians to build capacity and acquire knowledge about industries before venturing into them. She also implored young entrepreneurs to seek guidance from mentors.

“Nobody is going to tell you what to do,” she said, adding that young people must learn from the mistakes and successes of mentors.

We provide innovative electronic payment, collection and remittance solutions and services in a secure, reliable and cost effective manner to businesses and consumers across various channels

To become the leading payment financial solutions and services firm that empowers businesses (micro-merchants, small & medium enterprises and large firms) in Sub-Saharan Africa to exceed all their customers’ payments expectations

At FMDQ, corporates, commercial and government entities are gaining value from the efficient and proficient service offered by the OTC Exchange’s Registration, Listings and Quotations service.

From financial services institutions, to companies in the real estate, fast moving consumer goods and hospitality sectors, inter alia, we work very closely with issuers through FMDQ Registration Members (Listings & Quotations) to provide a tailored and value-adding service, offering end-to-end support for a streamlined and seamless process.

Our Listings and Quotations service provides a dynamic and innovative platform for capital formation, offering institutions the support they require to impact their sectors and the economy at large.

Prior to joining AXA Mansard, his career included about 10 years with Asset and Resource Management Company Limited (ARM Group), where he served in various capacities. His last role at ARM was as Executive Director, ARM Securities Limited, where he was responsible for managing the business. Previously, he served as Executive Director (Technical) at ARM Pension Managers (PFA) Limited, having oversight of Investment Management, Business Development & Relationship Management, and Risk Management. His experience at ARM also included serving as Head, Investment Management and Research, ARM Investment Managers.

Dapo was a member of several committees constituted to ensure the effectiveness and growth of the firm’s fund management business, and that guided the successful launch of various ARM products. These investment committees include those of ARM Discovery Fund, ARM Aggressive Growth Fund, ARM Ethical Fund, and ARM Properties PLC. He also represented ARM on the board of Briscoe Properties Limited as a non-executive director.

Dapo comes on board with diverse experience in financial services. Other organizations he has served include Howarth Dafinone (Chartered Accountants), formerly D. O. Dafinone and Co., Alliance Consulting, Agusto and Co. Limited, Citibank Nigeria Limited, where he spent almost six years, and Stanbic IBTC Bank PLC.

Dapo holds a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and an M.Sc. in Finance from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K. He is also an alumnus of International Institute for Management Development (IMD), Lausanne, Switzerland.

Biyi Otegbeye is the Group Managing Director of Regency Alliance Insurance Plc. Following the consolidation with three other strong insurance brands in 2007, he was retained as the Managing Director of Regency Alliance. Prior to his founding of Regency Insurance Company in 1993, he began his career at the United Nigeria Insurance Company Limited (UNIC) in 1986. He was the General Manager, Capital Asset Insurance Brokers Between 1990 and 1991. In 1991, he became CEO of Excel Insurance Brokers. Biyi holds a B.Sc. in Insurance and a Masters’ Degree (MBA) in Financial Management and Accounting from the University of Lagos. He is an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute London (ACII). He obtained his LLB degree from the Lagos State University and was admitted to the Nigerian Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria He sits on the boards of many companies either as chairman or director. They include: Regency Alliance Insurance Limited, Ghana, RIC Microfinance Bank Limited, RIC Properties and Investment Limited, and RIC Technologies Limited. In recognition of his contribution to the nation, he was appointed in April 2013 by His Excellency, the then President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, as Chairman of the Governing Board of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital.


From a small beginning, Regency Alliance Insurance Plc has grown steadily to become a leading underwriter and financial services provider in West Africa. Understanding and responding to our customers’ needs is at the heart of our business. It is something we have been doing for about two decades. We generate sustainable value for our shareholders through a relentless focus on meeting our customers’ protection needs and a disciplined approach to investing in the most profitable growth opportunities.At Regency Alliance Insurance plc, our team helps you plan for whatever life may bring – a new house or car, or property. They’re also there for you when the unexpected happens, like an accident or a loss. With Regency Alliance Insurance, you get high-quality coverage, sensible advice and a helping hand.
Drawing on deep industry and underwriting expertise, superior claims handling, and market experience, we offer customized Insurance Products in collaboration with our intermediaries and Technical Partners all over the world.
Our progressively growing clientele base and expanding business portfolio, led to the formation of four subsidiaries from one of our Strategic Business Units. We are expanding our operations to West African Coasts with the goal of unifying and growing the sub-regional insurance market.
Our Board of Directors consists of distinguished and eminently qualified persons from key sectors of the economy

Knewrow Resources Limited is a Multi – disciplinary Management Consulting firm which has been operating for over 9 years, primarily advising and working with Oil and Gas companies, Governments, Government Agencies and Parastatals, Tourism Sector, multinational companies, Small and Medium Enterprise, and related organizations in Nigeria.

The company started business operations with a modern 24 bedrooms hotel and a hall at Plot 30 KudiratAbiola Way, Oregun, Lagos, Nigeria.
In 2005, the company took a giant stride in the Hospitality Industry through the acquisition of the renowned former Excelsior Hotel Limited – a 136 bedrooms hotel located at Apapa area of Lagos, Nigeria.
The acquisition was partly financed by First Bank of Nigeria Plc. Etal Concepts Limited rebranded and re-launched the hotel to the public after renovation in November, 2005. The hotel has continued to delight and serve high level people, tourist and government officials and make remarkable mark in Nigeria Hospitality Landscape till date. The company offers full Hotel and Halls Services.

Vaults & Gardens is the foremost rest haven for dearly departed relatives, friends and loved ones; providing you peace of mind of their final resting place. it is a cynosure of excellence, presented in a serene, amiable and secure environment. It is the most exquisite and aesthetically pleasant private cemetery in the West African sub region with headquarters in Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.

Vaults and Gardens has a dynamic, innovative and dependable team-oriented Management. This team is made up of qualified and seasoned professionals with foresight and imagination. Our managerial team is a competent team inspired by a shared vision and enthusiastic problem solving skills. At Vaults and Gardens, our staff are effective, productive, creative and are driven by our core values. These principles spur our drive to attain excellent customer services.

Vaults and Gardens provides your departed loved ones a beseem cemetery ground with state of the art facilities. We provide you with a dignified, caring and memorable funeral reflecting the lifestyle of your loved ones. We grant adequate information to help facilitate your funeral services, memorial services, etc.

Mr. Ade Ogundeyin is the founder and Group Managing Director of O'la-kleen Holdings and its subsidiaries.
He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Lagos.

He is also an astute entrepreneur and industrialist,
having run the O'la-kleen Group for over 29 years. He joined West African Portland Cement Company
Plc (now Lafarge Cement WAPCO Plc) as a Production Engineer for a year (During his youth service),
before founding O'la-kleen Nigeria Ltd in 1986.

Mr. Ogundeyin has wide-ranging experience covering
project management, systems design and resource allocation,
ensuring that projects are executed and delivered within agreed
budgets and timelines.

He successfully steered O'la-kleen Holdings Ltd into becoming
one of the fastest growing conglomerates in Nigeria,
and the company was recently celebrated with a
“TOP 100 BUSINESSES IN NIGERIA”
award by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He has attended several courses and international trainings and
received numerous awards as an innovator and great administrator.

Femi Dosumu, holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Master’s degree in Project Management with specialty in Construction and Infrastructure from the University of Liverpool, U.K. He worked for over 3 decades in the Construction and Oil & Gas sectors of the Nigerian economy, where he was exposed to emerging and leading edge technologies. He has delivered papers at several events including the annual conference of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and The Good Samaritan Society of America annual dinner in Minneapolis, MN, USA. He also attended several training programmes and conferences in Nigeria, England, Holland, Belgium and the United States of America.
He founded the Floreben Group in 1987 and he is the Chairman of Realty Point Limited, Prime Exchange Limited and Pumpco Limited. He is also a Director of Technology Distributions Limited, Nigeria America Palm Oil Production Limited and he is on the board of several other non-profit organisations.
Femi is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), member, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) as well as other professional bodies. He was listed as one of the fifty most distinguished Nigerians by the Guardian Newspapers in 2015 and one of the fifty most distinguished Engineers in Nigeria by the Tribune Newspapers in the year 2007.He also won the prestigious NSE Presidential Award for year 2014
He is married with children.

Femi Dosumu, holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He has worked for about 3 decades in the Construction and Oil & Gas sectors of the economy. Over the years, he has been exposed to emerging and leading edge technologies in these sectors. He has attended several training programmes in England, Holland, Belgium and the US.

He is also the Chairman of Task Systems, Pumpco Limited, Meritan Oil & Chemical Limited & Floreben Nigeria Limited. He is a Director of Nigeria America Palm Oil Production Limited and he is on the board of several other non-profit organisations.

He obtained Post Graduation Certification in Electronics Installation and Maintenance. He is a member of the distinguished Nigerian Society of Engineers as well as other professional bodies. He was listed as one of the fifty most distinguished Engineers in Nigeria in the year 2007.

Femi Dosumu is married to Foluke and they are blessed with three children.

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naturalman:
Fayose is far better than those governors organising stupid and in functional summit every year....
How are the residence of those state fairing...
How is the infrastructural development of those state as to compare with EKITI state....

Don't just sit online and stroll to make conclusion....
Travel to EKITI state and see the infrastructural development going on there...