Pathway Holdings Wins Two Awards at 2026 BAFI Awards

By Adedapo Adesanya

Pathway Holdings has won two awards at the 2026 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards, with its subsidiaries, Pathway Advisors Limited and Pathway Asset Management Limited, recognised for their performance in Nigeria’s financial services industry.

Pathway Advisors retained the Best Issuing House and Financial Advisory Firm of the Year award for the second consecutive year, while Pathway Asset Management won the Fastest Growing Asset Management Firm of the Year award.

Commenting on the achievement, the chief executive of Pathway Holdings, Mr Adekunle Alade, said the awards reflected the group’s vision, workforce and relationships with clients and partners.

“Being awarded two prestigious honours at the BAFI Awards 2026 is a defining moment for Pathway Holdings. Pathway Advisors’ recognition as Best Issuing House & Financial Advisory Firm of the Year for the second consecutive year, alongside Pathway Asset Management’s emergence as Fastest Growing Asset Management Firm of the Year, reflects the strength of our vision, the dedication of our people, and the trust our clients and partners place in us,” he said.

Mr Alade said the group would continue to focus on strengthening its businesses and creating value for stakeholders.

“As we celebrate this milestone, we remain focused on building stronger institutions, creating greater value for our stakeholders, and setting new standards of excellence in the Nigerian Capital Market space and financial services industry,” he added.

The co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Pathway Holdings, Mrs Dolapo Akanbi-Alade, said the awards demonstrated the group’s ability to translate its strategy into measurable results.

“These dual recognitions at the BAFI Awards 2026 reflect the strength of our execution, the discipline of our processes, and the collective commitment of our people to delivering excellence across Pathway Holdings. Pathway Advisors’ second consecutive win and Pathway Asset Management’s recognition as the Fastest Growing Asset Management Firm of the Year demonstrate our determination to translate strategy into measurable results,” she said.

She added that the group would sustain its focus on operational efficiency and developing businesses capable of delivering consistent value to clients.

Commenting on Pathway Asset Management’s award, its Managing Director, Mr Kayode Olarinde, said the recognition affirmed the company’s commitment to providing investment solutions for individuals and institutions.

“We are deeply honoured to receive the Fastest Growing Asset Management Firm of the Year at the BAFI Awards 2026. This prestigious recognition affirms our commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional value to our clients,” he said.

Mr Olarinde said the company would continue to help more Nigerians preserve and grow their wealth.

“We remain committed to setting higher standards in asset management and empowering more Nigerians to grow and preserve their wealth. This award is both a celebration of our achievements and a renewed commitment to even greater impact,” he added.

Pathway Holdings provides financial advisory, capital-raising, investment management and lending services through its subsidiaries, including Pathway Advisors Limited, Pathway Asset Management Limited and Fundbox Financial Services Limited.