Daniel B. Afilaka

Founder/CEO

Daniel is a Business and IT Executive with vast experience in the financial services sector. His experience spans various sectors in Europe, Middle East and Africa. He was an Assistant Director with the Central Bank of Nigeria where he managed the critical World Bank Project for Nigeria (Financial Systems Strategy 2020). He is a Director on the Board of Fund and Electronic Transfer Solutions Limited an upcoming Mobile Payment platform in West Africa. He is a member of the British Council for Africa as well as an Associate of the Association of Business Executives UK. He is also a member of the Association of Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS UK) and a Practitioner of the Project Management Institute UK. He has worked for various organizations including Tata Consulting Services, Cargill, Vanco UK, EDS. He has consulted for Major African Conglomerates including the Dangote Group Plc, Ecobank Plc and ETB Plc in various capacities. He holds a Bsc Honours in Information Systems with Business and a Masters Degree in Information Security from the Thames Valley University London and the University of Glamorgan Wales both in the United Kingdom. He is happily married with Children.

ANDREW OTIKO

Director Finance

Andrew is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a member of the ICAEW with a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Accounting & Finance and a Master of Science in Analysis, Design & Management of Information Systems, which he obtained at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He is also qualified in Advanced Financial Modelling from the London School of Business and Finance. He began his professional career at a Big Four accountancy firm and later moved to BG Group as a compliance consultant, which provided a platform to develop his knowledge and experience in the Oil & Gas industry. He later moved to Nomura International where he consulted on risk and compliance matters affecting the global operations of the bank. His most recent role is that of Chief Financial Officer of a global commodities trading group involving oil and dry bulk minerals.

BALARABE AKINWUMI

Director Legal

Balarabe is a lawyer whose years of experience span various Oil and Gas companies in England and Scotland amongst which are British Gas Plc and Gazprom Plc. He has advised a broad range of clients on Energy Law, acquisition of interests and management of oil and gas projects. He has a vast knowledge and understanding of the oil & gas industry, with extensive experience in the acquisition and disposal of petroleum exploration and production assets. Balarabe attended the University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom where he obtained an LL.B. He holds a Masters degree in Petroleum Law and Policy as well as an MBA in Oil and Gas Management from the University of Dundee, Scotland. He is a member of the American Institute of Petroleum Negotiators, the Nigerian Bar Association as well as the International Bar Association.

Dr Roland Adewumi

Director Research and Investment

Roland is an accomplished researcher and investment expert with core skills in Civil Engineering. He sits atop major Engineering firms and research institutes with his main focus on Civil Engineering, Agro processing and farming. He is internationally exposed with experience spanning Europe and Africa. He is a driver of FDI initiatives in the company and has worked on multimillion dollar investments across Sub Saharan Africa. He graduated with Honors from the prestigious Federal University of Technology Minna and also Holds a Phd from University of Newcastle UK. He Chairs the board of Rowland and Aardwolf an Engineering Consultancy firm and other concerns. He is happily married with Children.

Omolola Orelu

Director Business Development

Lola is a highly motivated and resourceful business development executive that has experience that spans various countries and diverse market sectors. She sits on the board of various organizations spanning various sectors. She sits on the board of Jaytees Limited a wholly owned Nigerian fashion chain. Her interests include youth empowerment, entrepreneurial training and public speaking. She holds a Bechelors of Arts Degree from the Premier University of Ibadan in Nigeria. She is happily married with Children.

Joan Kama

Director Community Relations

Joan is an accomplished Human Resource professional with key experience in the services sector and recruitment field. She is an accomplished people manager with excellent interpersonal skills that enable her manage our vast and diverse human resource capital across various cultures and regions. She holds a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Maiduguri Nigeria and currently sits on the Board of Labonita Ventures a budding Kiddy design outlet in Nigeria. She is happily married with Children

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