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 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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