Jobs/Appointments
Omoluabi Mortgage Bank Awaits CBN Approval of Adekunle as MD
By Dipo Olowookere
The board of Omoluabi Mortgage Bank Plc has announced a change to its composition with the appointment of few individuals, though subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
In a statement signed by the company secretary, Olabisi Fayombo, it was disclosed that the organisation has a new Managing Director and he is Mr Adewole Adekunle.
Others appointed to the board were Mr Yemi Adefisan as a non-executive director, Mrs Feyintola Ibidunni Olatunde-Agbeja as an independent director, Mr Olufemi Adesina as a non-executive director, and Mr Oyewole Olowu as an executive director.
The new Managing Director, Mr Adewole Adekunle, is a thorough-bred banking professional with over 22 years’ experience cutting across retail, commercial, corporate banking, public sector, corporate strategy, corporate & structured finance, risk management, credit collections & recoveries and legal.
He was at various times head of branch operations, profit centre manager, branch manager, regional director and Group Head in Omega Bank (now Keystone Bank), Standard Trust Bank (now UBA), Broad Bank (now Union Bank) and Sterling Bank where he left in 2018 on General Management Cadre.
He has honed relevant skills in building and leading high performing teams and brings on board a deep knowledge of the market, personal acumen, team leadership skills and business fundamentals relevant to mortgage banking.
Mr Adekunle holds a Bachelors of Technology degree in Applied Meteorology from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, two Master in Business Administration degrees in Marketing and Finance from University of Ado Ekiti and Metropolitan School of Business & Management, UK respectively.
He also holds a Master in Business Law (LLM) from the Metropolitan School of Business & Management, UK and a Certificate in Global Management (CGM) from the Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires (INSEAD), Fontainebleau, France.
He is a member of the Nigeria Institute of Management, Honorary Senior Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Alumnus of the prestigious INSEAD Global Management Program and Lagos Business School’s Advanced Management Program.
On his part, Mr Adefisan has been widely exposed to business formation, strategy and planning in the course of his career spanning over 20 years, traversing through banking, oil and gas, real estate, manufacturing and logistics industry.
He is a consummate banker and financial expert having previously worked with Seven Up Bottling Company Plc, Pacific Bank Limited (Unity Bank Plc), Crystal Microfinance Bank Limited, Skye Bank Plc and Fast Credit Limited.
He holds two Master in Business Administration degrees from Ladoke Akintola University and Metropolitan School of Business and Management, United Kingdom.
A Fellow of Microfinance Association UK, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria and Institute of Management Consultants. He is also a member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered), Institute of Directors Nigeria and Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). He seats on the board of over 15 companies across Africa and currently serves as the Group Chief Executive of CITITRUST Holdings Plc.
For Mrs Olatunde-Agbeja, she is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria who graduated in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Lagos, Lagos.
Thereafter, she became an Audit Trainee at the accounting firm of Peat, Marwick, Ani, Ogunde & Co. (now KPMG) and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 1987.
She joined the services of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a Senior Supervisor in 1986 and her experience spanned over 32 years in the key areas such as banking operations, internal audit, banking and other financial institutions supervision amongst others.
She was appointed an Assistant Director of the CBN in 2006, and further appointed as the Branch Controller of CBN Abeokuta Branch, Ogun State where she retired as a Director in September 2018. She joined Boff & Company as Executive Director, Finance and Administration in February 2019.
On the part of Mr Adesina, a financial, marketing and management professional, he is armed with over 20 years of extensive and diverse experience in finance, private equity, banking, and venture capital marketing, marketing communication, sales and administration.
He started his career with KPMG before moving to the business group of a top Nigerian bank. He later moved to the Financial Control and Strategic Planning unit of the bank. He has worked with a number of other firms. In 2005, he became the pioneer Managing Director of Fluffy Enhancing lives Funds Limited, a private equity firm.
He consults for a lot of businesses, including Oasis Shefa Int’l Limited, Jineda Global Limited (both oil brokerage firms) and Consultoria Foresighta Limitada, a Brazillian firm.
He is a fellow of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria, fellow of the Certified Institute of Purchasing Supply of Nigeria. He holds MBA from Kensington University, Glendale, California. He also sits on the board of Fluffy Funds Limited, WheelyWheely Logistics Limited and Livingsprings Helicopters Limited.
Another appointee, Mr Adewole, is an Estate Management graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-lfe, Osun State. He also has a National Diploma in Surveying and Geoinformatics from the Federal polytechnic, Ado- Ekiti.
He worked with Zain Nigeria and then moved on to Portal Realties Limited where with diligence and hard work he rose to the position of the General Manager Sales Division. He co-founded Capital Metropolis Synergy Limited, a real estate development and consultancy outfit in Abuja.
For Mr Olowu, he is a graduate of Accounting from the Lagos State University. His experience cuts across both the public sector and the banking industry. He worked with the Raw Materials Research Development Council (RMRDC), Federal Ministry of Science & Technology as a State Accountant in the Lagos State Liaison Office for 10 years before joining the banking sector.
He is a versatile mortgage banker with over 15years experience in banking operations, e-banking, credit, business development and retail banking. He had worked with Lagoon Homes Savings and Loans Limited (Mortgage Bankers), Resort Savings and Loans Plc. (Mortgage Bankers) and Jubilee-Life Mortgage Bank Plc, from where he joined Omoluabi Mortgage Bank Plc.
He holds an MBA (Finance) and an Honorary Fellow Institute of Corporate Administration (FCA).
By Adedapo Adesanya
The United Kingdom Government has announced the appointment of Mr Peter Vowles as the next British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, succeeding Mr Richard Montgomery. The new envoy is expected to take up his post in Abuja in September 2026.
Mr Montgomery, who was appointed to the post in March 2023, will remain in post until that time, a statement on Tuesday said.
Mr Vowles brings extensive diplomatic and development experience to the role, having served as His Majesty’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe from 2023 to 2026 and previously as Ambassador to Myanmar from 2021 to 2022.
He has held senior leadership positions across the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and its predecessor, the Department for International Development (DFID), including as Transformation Director and Director for Asia, Caribbean and Overseas Territories.
Earlier in his career, Mr Vowles worked in international development across South Asia, Central Africa and East Africa, including postings in Bangladesh, India, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Kenya. He began his career in Zimbabwe, where he worked in education and development.
Speaking on his appointment, Mr Vowles said, “I am honoured to be appointed as British High Commissioner to Nigeria. Nigeria is a country of immense importance to the United Kingdom, and I look forward to working closely with Nigerian partners to strengthen our relationship across trade, development and security.”
By Adedapo Adesanya
The founder and chief executive of SereniMind, Mr Ridwan Oyenuga, has been appointed to the World Citizen Peace West Africa Advisory Council, a regional advisory body of the World Citizen Peace Ambassador Centre dedicated to advancing peacebuilding, leadership, sustainable development, and regional cooperation across West Africa.
The appointment recognises Mr Oyenuga’s contributions to mental health innovation, youth development, entrepreneurship, and public sector collaboration across Africa.
He has championed innovative approaches to mental health advocacy and access across Africa. Beyond directly impacting more than 300,000 individuals through SereniMind’s services and programs, he spearheaded the Africa Wellness Voices Initiative (AWVI), a landmark pan-African campaign that generated over 100 million media impressions across 25 African countries, amplifying conversations around youth mental health and wellbeing.
Through these efforts, SereniMind has emerged as one of Africa’s most recognised youth-led mental health organisations and has earned recognition among Nigeria’s leading health technology ventures.
In addition to his entrepreneurial work, Ridwan has served in several leadership positions focused on youth empowerment and social impact. He is a World Food Forum Youth Representative under the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), State Coordinator of the Youth Creative Consortium in Ogun State, President (Nigeria) of the African Youth Convention, and has collaborated with various governmental and international organisations on initiatives promoting innovation, youth participation, and sustainable development.
“It is a privilege to join the World Citizen Peace West Africa Advisory Council. I look forward to contributing to initiatives that strengthen peace, leadership, collaboration, and sustainable development across West Africa while creating opportunities for young people to drive meaningful change within their communities,” he said in an emailed statement.
The World Citizen Peace West Africa Advisory Council brings together leaders, professionals, advocates, and changemakers committed to fostering peace, civic engagement, and inclusive development throughout the region.
The appointment reflects the growing recognition of young African leaders who are leveraging innovation, entrepreneurship, and advocacy to address societal challenges and contribute to regional progress.
Mr Oyenuga has collaborated with initiatives linked to the United Nations, the African Union, and Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Youth Development, while leading the Africa Wellness Voices Initiative, which reached over 100 million people across 25 African countries. He is a member of the ForbesBLK community and a Fellow of the Harvard Aspire Leaders Program, committed to advancing innovation, mental health, and youth development across Africa.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
Mr Babatunde Olaifa has been appointed as the new chief executive of a Nigerian integrated marketing communications firm, Insight Redefini Group.
Before his latest appointment, Mr Olaifa served as the Country Head of GoMyCode Nigeria, where he led initiatives focused on digital technology education and talent development.
He had earlier occupied leadership roles at X3M Ideas, Prima Garnet Ogilvy and Google, where he served as SMB Business Development Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, helping to drive digital adoption and business growth initiatives across the continent.
Mr Olaifa’s career started at Insight Redefini, a member of Publicis Groupe, making his appointment as a return to where his professional journey began more than two decades ago and an opportunity to help redefine the role of marketing communications in a rapidly changing business environment.
“I am returning with a deeper understanding of the challenges businesses face today,” the new chief executive said.
“The world has changed dramatically. Consumers are more connected, markets are more volatile, technology is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and organisations are under increasing pressure to deliver measurable value. The role of agencies must evolve accordingly,” he added.
Mr Olaifa noted that many organisations today are navigating complex realities that extend beyond traditional marketing challenges, from digital transformation and changing consumer behaviour to operational pressures, data management, and business resilience.
“Businesses are looking for partners that can help solve real problems, not just create campaigns,” he said. “The opportunity before us is to combine creativity, technology, data, strategy and culture to help clients unlock growth and navigate complexity. That is where the future of our industry lies.”
He added that the convergence of technology, artificial intelligence and data presents a unique opportunity for marketing communications professionals to reclaim a more strategic role within organisations.
“For years, creativity has been our strength. Today, we have an opportunity to complement that strength with deeper business understanding, stronger analytical capabilities and emerging technologies that allow us to create greater value for clients. Technology is not replacing creativity; it is amplifying what creativity can achieve.”
Drawing from these experiences, Mr Olaifa said his focus will be on strengthening the group’s integrated capabilities while fostering a culture of innovation, curiosity and continuous reinvention.
“Insight Redefini has always been known for creativity, bold thinking and industry leadership. The next chapter is about building on that legacy while preparing for the future. We want to create an environment where talent can experiment, innovate and solve business challenges in new ways.”
“Our ambition is simple. We want to be indispensable to our clients. We want to be involved not only when a campaign is needed, but when business challenges need solving. We want to sit at the intersection of creativity, technology, culture and commerce, helping organisations navigate change and seize opportunities,” he further stated.
Insight Redefini Group said the appointment reflects its commitment to strengthening its position as an integrated growth partner for businesses across Nigeria and West Africa.
With access to the global capabilities, technology infrastructure, data intelligence and strategic resources of Publicis Groupe, the group said it remains focused on delivering connected solutions that help brands remain relevant, competitive and future-ready.
Insight Redefini Group is a member of Troyka Holdings, West Africa’s leading marketing communications and business solutions group. Its portfolio includes Insight Publicis, Leo Burnett Lagos, All Seasons Zenith, Starcom Media Perspectives, Quadrant MSL, Digitas and Publicis Nourish.
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