Meet the Navigators

Experienced Risk Management & Financial Services Leader

Ekundayo is a seasoned financial professional with over 23 years of experience in the Nigerian financial services sector. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He is also a Certified National Accountant and a Chartered Commodity Broker.

As the Head of Risk Management at Veritas Glanvills Pensions Ltd. since January 2020, Mohammed is responsible for identifying and assessing potential risks, setting risk management policy and strategy, building a risk awareness culture, and preparing risk reports for the Board and stakeholders. His extensive background includes senior management positions in various financial institutions such as AMML Microfinance Bank Limited, AMANA Capital Pension Limited, Crusader Sterling Pensions Limited, and Capital Bank International.

Ekundayo Modeyin is a member of multiple professional bodies, including the Institute of Treasury Management and Financial Accountants (MTMFA), Institute of Management Consultants (MIMC), Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN), and a Fellow of the Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professional (FERP). His expertise in risk identification, measurement, monitoring, mitigation, and control, coupled with his experience in diverse financial operations, makes him a critical asset for ensuring robust and compliant financial strategies.

Strategic Financial Leadership & Management Consulting Excellence

Kunle Adeboye is a highly experienced professional in the financial sector and management consulting. He is a graduate of the University of Ibadan. Furthering his education, he earned an MBA with a specialization in Strategic Business Management from the Metropolitan School of Business and Management, UK, complemented by diverse trainings and certifications.

Kunle has held significant leadership roles, notably serving as the Managing Director of Radix Pension Managers Ltd.. He is also recognized as one of the 70 outstanding alumni of the University of Ibadan, marking its 70th Anniversary. His professional affiliations include being a Member of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Loan & Risk Management of Nigeria, and a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consulting. A Certified Management Consultant, Kunle brings a wealth of strategic insight and practical expertise to drive financial growth and operational efficiency

Visionary Financial Leader: Driving Growth and Strategic Advisory

Olanrewaju Ajayi is a highly accomplished financial expert with extensive experience spanning microfinance, mortgage banking, and corporate advisory, backed by an M.Sc. in Economics and a B.Sc. in Economics from the University of Lagos. As the Managing Director of Chanelle Microfinance Bank, he spearheaded significant growth, expanding the balance sheet from zero to over N2 billion within two years and establishing a pro bono SME Academy for business and financial advisory services.

His tenure as Executive Director at Prudential Mortgage Bank involved setting up SME banking and an Advisory Department focused on the home development value chain, along with overseeing Treasury and Institutional Banking. Earlier in his career, as Divisional Head of Structured Finance at Bank of Industry, Olanrewaju packaged and financed numerous large-scale projects across power, agriculture, real estate, and manufacturing, accessing over N100 billion in direct funding.

His expertise in strategic planning, financial analysis, project evaluation, and business process reengineering ensures robust and innovative financial solutions for clients.

Expert Legal Counsel: Driving Corporate Compliance and Sustainable Practices in Finance

Chinyere A. Nwaogu is a diligent Legal Practitioner with extensive experience in corporate legal practice, real estate law, and conflict resolution. She holds an LL.B from the University of Ibadan (1999), a B.L from Nigerian Law School, Abuja (2000), and an LL.M (Master of Laws) from the University of Ibadan (2004). As a Partner at ILS ATTORNEYS since November 2006, Chinyere has been instrumental in representing clients in corporate structuring, business formation, and regulatory licensing.

She facilitates real estate transactions, including property searches and title perfection, and provides legal structuring for property development ventures. Her expertise extends to advising SMEs and startups on compliance, contracts, and dispute resolution, as well as liaising with regulatory agencies such as CAC, SEC, and FIRS. Notably, she leads initiatives on environmental (ESG) compliance within company operations and supports internal policy development for anti-money laundering (AML) and data protection (NDPR) compliance.

Chinyere's background includes experience in debt recovery and advising on legal changes to ensure regulatory compliance. Her professional affiliations include the Nigerian Bar Association and the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, Nigeria. She is a committed advocate for green technology and environmental sustainability as legal tools for national development.

An Impact-Driven Investment Professional: Leading Sustainable Growth and Portfolio Management

Irunokhai Chigoziri Lauretha is a dynamic investment professional with extensive experience in managing portfolios, developing financial strategies, and executing impactful investment projects, with a strong focus on ESG integration and sustainable sectors. She holds an MBA in Financial Management from Lagos State University and a B.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Ibadan. She is also a Sponsored Individual (Fund Manager) certified by the Securities & Exchange Commission, and a member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers and The Association of Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers.

As the founding Managing Director/CEO of Sky Capital Asset Management Ltd, Lauretha has been instrumental in leading strategic direction, overseeing investments, and establishing trusted relationships with shareholders and regulatory bodies. Prior to this, as Head of Portfolio Management, she managed multi-asset portfolios, directed policy formulation, and executed investment strategies to align with client objectives.

Her career highlights include successfully growing global investment portfolios from N35 billion to over N60 billion at Veritas Pensions Ltd, achieving 100% targeted returns on fixed-income portfolios, and designing innovative financial products like Dollar Mutual Funds and Treasury Bill Notes. With expertise in financial modeling, due diligence, valuation, and a deep understanding of the African investment landscape, Lauretha is adept at driving value creation and fostering sustainable development through strategic investment and active ownership. Lauretha is the driving force behind Prodigy Group and is currently in charge of wealth & strategic direction of the institution..

A Chartered Banker and transformational financial services executive

Oke Segun Nosakhare is a Chartered Banker and transformational financial services executive with 27+ years of multi-sector leadership across commercial banking, investment/merchant banking, mortgage banking, microfinance, fintech lending, and non-bank financial services. He has a proven track record leading institutional turnarounds, M&A execution, multi-billion-naira balance sheet growth, portfolio restructuring, and regulatory governance across CBN-, SEC-, and NAICOM-regulated institutions. His career highlights include turning around loss-making banking operations to profitability, leading strategy across five regulated subsidiaries with ₦30B+ AUM at Optimus Capital Group, and driving 60% revenue growth in one year at Equator Capital Ltd.

Currently Managing Director/CEO of SwiftBanq Credit Solutions Limited, a CBN-licensed fintech, he provides strategic leadership for digital-first credit access and has built credit-to-credit financing models covering structured refinancing, receivables finance, and embedded finance. He also serves as Turnaround Adviser at Cooperative Mortgage Bank Ltd, designing Board-approved programmes for financial restructuring and recapitalization.

Oke holds a Chartered Banker MBA from Bangor University, UK, an MBA from University of Benin, and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers, Scotland & Nigeria. He specializes in strategic transformation, corporate governance, M&A, credit & risk management, fintech/digital lending, and capital raising.

A seasoned banking and finance executive

Tunde Olaniyan is a A seasoned banking and finance executive with over 30 years of distinguished experience in Nigeria's commercial banking, pension administration, and insurance sectors. Currently serving as MD/CEO of Prodigy Finance Ltd, Mr. Olaniyan brings exceptional strategic leadership, financial oversight, and business development expertise to drive organizational growth and profitability.

Held senior positions at leading institutions including UBA Plc, Access Bank Plc, Sterling Bank Plc (NAL Bank), and Polaris Bank (Prudent Bank) Served as Regional Head for Pension Administration and Insurance business development Professional Philosophy

Mr. Olaniyan is committed to driving sustainable business growth through innovative financial solutions, strategic partnerships, and exceptional customer service. His proven track record in developing agricultural trade finance, expanding retail and commercial banking services, and building high-performance teams makes him a valuable asset to any organization seeking transformational leadership in the financial services sector.