Jobs/Appointments
Admir Imami Joins Working Capital Lender Zvilo as CEO
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A working capital lender, Zvilo, has appointed a former employee of British International Investment (BII), Mr Admir Imami, as its new full-time chief executive.
Mr Imami was the former Investment Director and Head of Trade and Supply Chain Finance at British International Investment, the United Kingdom’s Development Finance Institution.
He is expected to bring his extensive global trade finance experience and leadership to Zvilo, which is committed to bridging the $2.5 trillion global trade finance gap.
His appointment is to leverage his expertise in order to enhance and expand Zvilo’s global trade finance operations. His strategic vision and deep understanding of financial markets are expected to propel Zvilo’s mission of addressing the working capital needs of businesses across multiple regions.
With a focus on innovation and growth, Mr Imami will lead Zvilo through its next phase of development, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of delivering tailored financial solutions within an evolving geopolitical market landscape.
With over three decades of experience in lending and transformation, the new CEO has successfully built scalable direct lending businesses across various asset-based products serving the full range of entities and institutions in both developed and emerging markets.
His background includes product development, bank transformations, asset management, technology adoption, financial regulations, risk management and credit underwriting.
“We are delighted that Admir Imami is joining as our full-time CEO. His experience in developing sustainable, long-term solutions that align compliance, regulatory frameworks, and business objectives will be critical as the business scales.
“Following three years of growth, this appointment will bring a renewed and dedicated perspective and the operational excellence essential for our next phase.
“Admir’s background and expertise will help us achieve the perfect balance between innovation and operational efficiency,” a member of Zvilo’s board, Ron Boddy, stated.
“Zvilo is constructed on exceptional foundations, developed using groundbreaking technology, with a robust loan book and a strong focus on delivery and market expansion.
“My immediate objectives as CEO will include ensuring effective scaling, executing with operational excellence, and continuing to create value for our customers, employees, and investors.
“I am eager to lead a distinguished team of finance, operations, technology, and regional experts and partners as we embark on the next chapter of Zvilo’s growth,” Mr Imami, enthused.
While at BII, Mr Imami successfully built a trade finance business from scratch with commitments of over $2 billion and limits to over 380 issuing banks all supporting trade transactions in the amount of $30bn in Africa and South Asia.
He was also instrumental in establishing BII’s first Supply Chain Facility with global banking partner Standard Chartered Bank and in broadening BII’s mandate to encompass a wide range of trade finance asset classes.
Prior to that, he was co-founder and CEO of Advance Global Capital (AGC), a global impact trade finance investment manager among other professional posts he has held during his long international career.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Lagos Television (LTV 8), Alausa, Ikeja, has a new General Manager, and he is Mr Kayode Oyekanmi, replacing Mrs Sola Kosoko, who was ousted by the Lagos State government.
Mr Oyekanmi was presented with his letter of appointment on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, in a brief ceremony.
The new General Manager of the state-owned broadcast station was tasked with using his vast experience in the media space to take LTV 8 to greater heights.
Mr Agoro expressed confidence in Mr Oyekanmi’s capacity to reposition Lagos Television and wished him a successful and impactful tenure of office.
Prior to his appointment, Mr Oyekanmi served as the Director of Strategy Centre at the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy, a position he has held since 2022.
A seasoned brand communications practitioner, Mr Oyekanmi has over three decades of professional experience spanning both the private and public sectors, with expertise in Advertising, Public Relations, and global export services.
He commenced his public service career as a Public Affairs Practitioner on March 1, 2000, with the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy.
The new LTV boss, a Lagos State indigene from Isale Eko, Lagos Island, has received several awards in recognition of his dedication, hard work, and commitment to the journalism profession.
He holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the University of Lagos and a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and Education from Lagos State University.
He is an active Member of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).
In addition, he is a voracious reader and a passionate lawn tennis player, and currently serves as the Charter President of the Lagos State Ministry of Information Toastmasters Club.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A retired Major-General, Mr Adeyinka Famadewa, has been appointed as the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Homeland Security.
The appointee retired from the military after over three decades, with experience in national security strategy, intelligence fusion, counter-terrorism operations, and international security diplomacy.
His career reflects a rare blend of operational excellence, strategic foresight, and institutional leadership in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national interests, a circular signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr George Akume, said.
It was disclosed that Mr Famadewa was chosen for the position because of his exceptional record of service, strategic expertise, and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s national security architecture.
The notice said the appointment underscores the commitment of the administration of Mr Tinubu to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and deepening inter-agency collaboration in addressing emerging security threats across the country.
The President expressed confidence that Mr Famadewa’s appointment will further enhance the government’s efforts toward achieving a safer and more secure Nigeria through improved coordination of homeland security initiatives, intelligence integration, and proactive risk management.
He also urged him to deploy his wealth of experience, professionalism, and strategic insight in advancing national security objectives and supporting the administration’s agenda.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
In a bid to strengthen its board and support its transformation goals, FCMB Group Plc has appointed the chairman of the board of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), Mrs Adepeju Adebajo, as an independent non-executive director.
A statement signed by the company secretary, Mrs Olufunmilayo Adelabu, disclosed that the appointment has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
She brings to the board over 30 years of experience across industry, renewable energy, agriculture, finance and consulting. She has worked with teams and clients in sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, helping them grow and multiply impact.
Throughout her career, Mrs Adebajo has led teams through change and growth. She previously worked at Lafarge Africa Plc, and was once the chief executive of Mouka Limited, Lumos Nigeria, UTC Nigeria Plc and an Assistant General Manager at United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc. She is a Transformation Lead at Etex Group (Nigerite and Emenite Limited).
In 2025, she founded Climate Governance Initiative Nigeria, affiliated with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and serves on the World Economic Forum Council on Climate and Nature Governance (2025-2027).
Mrs Adebajo holds a Master’s and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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