Dipo Olowookere
By Dipo Olowookere
The gathering of financial experts in Nigeria under one roof to discuss issues affecting the financial sector and proffering solutions to them is set to commence today, Thursday, June 15, 2017.
The event, called Nigeria CFO Summit, will have Chief Financial Officers of various prominent companies address participants.
Business Post gathered that the programme will hold at the Oriental Hotel in Lekki, Lagos.
Some of the speakers include Mr Ugo Nwaghodoh, the Group CFO at UBA Plc; Mr Taiwo Oyedele, the Head of Tax at PwC; Mrs Rashidat Adebisi, the Group CFO at AXA Mansard; Mr Richard Tuner, the Group CFO at Jagal; Mr Oludare Adanri, the CFO at Fidson; and Mr Adekunle Awobodu, the CFO at MTN Nigeria.
Others are Mr Humphrey Okorie, the CEO at Institute of Internal Auditors; Mrs Yemisi Edun, the CFO at FCMB; Mr Bidemi Oni, the CFO at Chapel Hill; Mr Akinyemi Ogunleye, the Head of Tax Manager at Schulberger; Mr Babajide Ibironke, the CFO at Mantrac Nigeria; and Mrs Kikelomo Asuelime, the GM, Internal Audit at Seplat.
These speakers will discuss Role of The Modern CFO, Tax and Tax Administration, Finance Tech and Innovation, Financial Leadership and Culture, Forecasting in emerging Markets and many more.
Organisers of the summit explained that the annual programme offers a day of interactive learning and that is not available anywhere else. It includes presentations, panels, networking and a closing reception.
During the event, thought-provoking discourse on the future of finance, accounting, and business trends in the financial sector will be one of the main focuses as the event will provide a platform for top Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), Head of Finance, high-level executives, analysts, academics, and pundits to gather and take part in conversations that shape future policy decisions of the finance sector in a more relaxed environment.
