About Us

Aigbovbiose Aig-Imoukhuede

President

Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede has over 22 years of experience as a diversified financial professional with expertise in wealth management, corporate banking, treasury and capital market transactions.

He began his career at Fidelity Bank in 1997, where he worked in various capacities in Retail banking, Private banking, Commercial banking, Public sector, Treasury and Funds Management. He later joined MBC International Bank, where he rose to become Head of the Construction/Real Estate and Investment Banking Unit. Afterwards, he joined the Corporate Banking Directorate of First Bank of Nigeria Plc. He moved to Marina Securities Limited as Director of the Wealth Management and Business Development; and later joined Coronation Merchant Bank as the Head of Coronation Capital Markets Division.

Following the divestment of Coronation Merchant Bank from the Asset Management subsidiary in June 2019, Mr. Aig-Imoukhuede was appointed as the Managing Director of Coronation Asset Management Limited.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies from the University of Buckingham, and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Directors, Nigeria and UK.

Adaku Ijara

Vice President

Adaku Ijara is MD/CEO of Emerging Africa Asset Management Limited, the Asset management subsidiary of the Emerging Africa Group.

She is an investment professional and astute corporate lawyer with over 17 years’ experience spanning roles in Treasury Marketing, Consumer Banking, Private Banking, Business development, Legal, Compliance, Private Trust as well as wealth management in institutions such as Citizens International Bank, Fidelity Bank PLC and Standard Chartered Bank among others.

Adaku has a keen ability to offer a high level of service while working in the best interest of her clients, assisting clients to create customized investment solutions. As an effective communicator and leader with over a decade of experience in building, developing and leading high functioning teams, she has verifiable success identifying critical business drivers within markets.

Prior to her roles at the Emerging Africa Group, she served as Head, Private Trust at United Capital Trustees - a member of the United Capital Group, focused on trust administration and investment management services. Major Achievements at United Capital Trustees included growing the Trust Fund under management from N350M to N6Billion, and Private Trust at the time was the fastest growing business in the Group.

Adaku is also a Chartered Wealth Manager and a fellow of the Global Academy of Finance & Management (GAFM). She obtained an LL.M in Corporate Governance from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom, an LL. B from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2003. She is also a member of the Association of Investment Advisers & Portfolio Managers and Women in Finance NG.

Laura Fisayo-Kolawole

Executive Secretary

Laura is the Head of the Equities and Alternatives Solutions team at FBNQuest Asset Management. She is an investment professional dedicated to building and developing a sustainable investment management business, offering clients the opportunity to invest at home and abroad. She started her career at Barclays Wealth and Investment Management in the UK, as a portfolio manger focused on UK assets, managing c. GBP1.5bn in multi-asset portfolios. She moved to Nigeria and FBNQuest Asset Management in 2013, ultimately running a team of buy-side research analysts, portfolio managers and performance

She is currently a member of Technical and Enlightenment Committee of FMAN, where she participates in organising training initiatives to add value to member firms as well as students and young professionals. She also works to review industry wide initiatives to improve the fund management industry. She is also a member of the CFA Society Nigeria and is a part of its Programming Committee. As part of the role, she helps to plan and organise events and activities to foster the bonds within the Society.

She is passionate about fostering a well-rounded investment management industry.

Toni Timi-Oyefolu

Treasurer

Toni is currently the Group Head, Operations in ARM Investment Managers Ltd. Her experience spans over 22 years, sixteen of which is in operations and general back-office administration in ARM Pensions. Prior to this, she worked at United Bank for Africa (UBA), Gateway Bank and Regent Bank in client servicing and back-office (Foreign and Domestic Operations) roles. She is a graduate of accounting from the University of Ilorin, Kwara State and holds an MBA. She is a certified member of the Nigerian Institute of Management.

Toni has taken several courses and obtained certificates in leadership from the University of Michigan and University of California. She has also obtained certificate in operations management from University of Pennsylvania. She’s an alumnus of the Leapfrog Talent Accelerator Programme.

Fadekemi Obasanya

Head, Technical & Enlightenmentt Committee

Fadekemi Obasanya is the Head of investment management at Stanbic IBTC Asset Management. She has about 15 years of experience in fund and portfolio management. Prior to her present role, she was the Head of Fixed income (a sub-unit under Investment Management). Her current role entails overseeing the Fixed Income, Equities & Real Estate units of the department.

Fadekemi holds a B.Sc degree in Economics from the University of Lagos and a Master of Science Degree in Finance from the University of Leicester, United Kingdom (UK). She is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ACA) and the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS). She is also an authorised dealing clerk of the Nigerian Exchange Group.

Augustine Aghenta

Head, Ethics, Rules & Regulations Committee

Augustine is the Head, Risk Management and Compliance at Investment One Financial Services Group (IOFS) and has about fifteen years of banking and consulting experience in the financial services industry.

He started his career in 2007 with Bank PHB where he worked in Corporate Banking and Wealth Management as a relationship manager. In that time, he learnt important skills of dealing with private and institutional clients.

In 2011, he moved to Financial Datanet House Limited (FDHL) and in his seven years at the firm he fulfilled various roles including Head of Sales and Senior Associate, Financial Markets Advisory. Augustine eventually rose to become Consulting Manager with specialisation in Financial and Enterprise Risk Management.

Augustine made the move to IOFS in June 2018 and currently oversees Risk Management, Compliance and Internal Control functions across the Group.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Benin. He’s professional certifications include: Certification in International Investment Management from CISI (UK), Certified Lead Implementer of Information Security Management System (ISO/ IEC 27001) and Certified Risk Manager (CRM) from the Risk Managers Association of Nigeria (RIMAN).