Jobs/Appointments
Cascador Appoints Oyin Solebo as COO to Boost Operational Excellence
By Adedapo Adesanya
Cascador, a Nigeria-based initiative supporting growth-stage, mission-driven founders building scalable and impactful businesses, has appointed Ms Oyin Solebo as its Chief Operating Officer (COO).
According to a statement, Ms Solebo’s appointment signals a strategic shift toward strengthening the systems, discipline, and infrastructure required to help growth-stage companies scale sustainably.
The ex-Managing Director of the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator is regarded as a seasoned investor and ecosystem builder with deep experience across venture capital, startup acceleration, and corporate innovation in Africa. Her appointment underscores Cascador’s ambition to become a central engine for entrepreneurial scale in Africa, where leadership, capital, and execution come together to unlock lasting impact.
At ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator, she led investments in and supported high-growth startups across multiple sectors. Across her career, she has built a reputation for translating bold vision into disciplined execution, helping companies move from traction to true scale.
Cascador, in the statement shared with Business Post, noted that her appointment marks a critical step in Cascador’s evolution as it moves from a leadership-focused programme into a platform designed to scale high-impact companies systematically.
“Oyin is a force multiplier,” said Ms Trish Thomas, CEO of Cascador. “She understands what it takes to build and run organisations that endure. As we expand our focus from developing founders to scaling companies, her operational expertise will be instrumental in helping us deliver on that vision.”
She fits perfectly into Cascador’s model, which backs founders who can multiply the value they receive, turning education into execution and capital into lasting economic and social impact.
Through its ScaleUp Program, Cascador equips growth-stage entrepreneurs with the leadership skills, strategic clarity, and access to catalytic capital required to scale sustainably.
The programme is designed for founders with proven traction—those capable of absorbing significant investment and deploying it effectively to drive growth, job creation, and long-term resilience.
Speaking on this, Ms Solebo noted that, “In Africa, we don’t have a shortage of founders, we have a shortage of companies that successfully scale.
“The difference lies in systems, discipline, and the ability to deploy capital effectively. Cascador has built a powerful foundation by investing in people. The opportunity now is to extend that into building stronger companies that can absorb capital, institutionalise operations, and grow sustainably,” she added.
Ms Solebo, as COO, will focus on strengthening Cascador’s operational infrastructure and scaling its platform capabilities. This includes optimising programme delivery, deepening alumni support, and building systems that enable founders to transition from learning to execution and from execution to scale.
Her role will be particularly critical in advancing Cascador’s ScaleUp Program and Catalytic Fund, which deploys $2–$5 million annually in tailored financing to high-performing alumni. The fund is designed not simply to extend their runway, but to back ventures that can transform capital into durable financial performance and measurable impact.
“What makes Cascador different is its focus on multipliers—founders who can take what they learn and amplify it across their companies, teams, and markets,” she said. “If we can consistently support those founders with the right combination of education, networks, and capital, the ripple effects are enormous—more jobs, stronger industries, and a more resilient economy.”
On his part, Mr Dave DeLucia, Founder of Cascador, emphasised the strategic importance of the appointment.
“Cascador has always been about multiplying impact through entrepreneurship. With Oyin, we are strengthening our ability to ensure that the hard work of our team and the deployment of capital ultimately translates into scaled, enduring businesses. She brings the operational discipline and ecosystem insight needed to take us to the next level.”
Looking ahead, Ms Solebo aims to position Cascador as a long-term scaling partner for its entrepreneurs. “We are building more than a program. We are building a platform,” she said.
“A platform that identifies high-potential founders, equips them to lead, and then supports them with the financial and non-financial resources required to scale. If we do this well, we won’t just transform individual companies—we’ll shape the future of the African economy.”
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has a new spokesman: Mr Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP).
He is to replace Mr Anthony Okon Placid, a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP).
The change of guard was approved by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Tunji Disu.
In a statement on Friday, it was disclosed that the new Force Public Relations Officer of the police has extensive experience in public communication, operational policing, intelligence management, institutional accountability, and administration.
The IGP expressed confidence in his capacity to lead the Force Public Relations Department, noting that his experience and professional background will further enhance the agency’s strategic communication efforts and strengthen public engagement in support of ongoing policing reforms and operational successes.
A native of Etinan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, he holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Pure Chemistry from the University of Uyo and has undergone several professional trainings in investigative interviewing, crime scene management, human rights-based policing, strategic communication, and intelligence analysis.
Prior to his appointment, he served as Head of the Complaint Response Unit (CRU), Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he coordinated public complaint management and championed initiatives aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and public trust in the Nigeria Police Force. He also previously served as Public Relations Officer of the Police College of Information Technology, Kobape, Ogun State, among several operational and administrative appointments across the country.
CSP Iniedu has held key positions including Operations Officer, Maisandari Division, Yobe State Command; Area Crime Officer, Umuahia Area Command, Abia State; Staff Officer, IGP Secretariat, Force Headquarters; Second-in-Command, 50 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Kubwa; and Officer-in-Charge of the Force Headquarters Situation Room, where he supervised the coordination and dissemination of crime and security information nationwide.
He can be reached via 08128526154, and X (Formerly Twitter): @cspiniedu.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The tenure of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr Adewale Adeniyi, has been extended by six months.
This is the second time the tenure of Mr Adeniyi is being extended by President Bola Tinubu.
A statement on Friday night by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that the customs chief is getting extra time in office to enable him to consolidate the implementation of the National Single Window and ensure an orderly succession in the service.
The tenure of the first extension is expected to end on August 1, 2026, but with the fresh tenure elongation, Mr Adeniyi is scheduled to bow out of service in February 2027.
“During the transition period, Adeniyi, working with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Board, will ensure the promotion of eligible officers to the rank of Comptroller of Customs and the compulsory retirement of officers who have attained 60 years of age or have served 35 years,” a part of the statement said.
Mr Adeniyi joined customs after graduating from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, in the late 80s.
He rose through the ranks, becoming deputy comptroller in 2012, comptroller in 2017, assistant comptroller general in 2020, acting deputy comptroller-general in January 2023, before his appointment by President Tinubu in June 2023 as the Comptroller General.
By Adedapo Adesanya
President Bola Tinubu has appointed a former chief executive of KPMG Nigeria, Mr Kunle Elebute, as chairperson of the Governing Board of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN).
The appointment was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday.
According to the statement, the appointment reinforces the federal government’s commitment to strengthening corporate governance, enhancing investor confidence, and deepening transparency and accountability within Nigeria’s financial reporting ecosystem.
The profile of the new FRC chair indicates that Mr Elebute is a distinguished Chartered Accountant and financial management consultant with over four decades of professional experience spanning Nigeria, West Africa, and global markets.
He previously served as Senior Partner of KPMG Nigeria, Chairman of KPMG West Africa, and Chairman of KPMG Africa. During his illustrious career, he also served on KPMG’s regional and global boards, including its Global Board Audit Committee.
Mr Elebute is widely respected for his expertise in audit, financial advisory, risk consulting, corporate governance, and strategic transformation.
“Mr Elebute’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as the FRCN advances key institutional priorities, including ongoing engagements under the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership and broader efforts to align Nigeria’s corporate reporting framework with international best practices.
“The Federal Government is confident that his wealth of experience, leadership, and governance expertise will further strengthen the Council’s mandate and support the Renewed Hope Agenda’s objective of building a more transparent, competitive, and investment-friendly economy,” the statement added.
FRCN has the mandate of setting and enforcing financial reporting, auditing, actuarial, valuation, and corporate governance standards in Nigeria.
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