2026
Celebrating High Performing Professionals of 2025
Dr Iloba Gabriel Njokanma, MBBS, FMCS, FICS, FACS, PGCE,
Consultant General Surgeon, Harvard researcher
Harvard school of Public Health. LASUTH
"Dr Iloba Gabriel Njokanma, MBBS, FMCS, FICS, FACS, PGCE, is a Consultant General Surgeon, Harvard researcher, and health systems strategist whose work sits at the intersection of clinical excellence, operational leadership, and institutional transformation. A senior member of the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research program at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health ECPE, he contributes to one of the world’s most influential global research training programs, where he is consistently recognized for leadership, mentorship, and academic impact.
Across his career, Dr Njokanma has developed a reputation for combining clinical mastery with strategic insight. At the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, he plays a central role in strengthening surgical quality, enhancing perioperative systems, and advancing surgical oncology focused care. His leadership philosophy is grounded in structure, accountability, and service, qualities that continue to shape his influence across clinical, academic, and international environments. Through his work, he has contributed to improved workflow design, patient safety initiatives, resident development, and more efficient surgical operations.
Dr Njokanma’s global footprint spans collaborations with the African Research Group for Oncology, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, the NIHR Global Surgery Unit, Dresden International University, Germany, and multinational research networks across the United States, Europe, and Africa. His portfolio includes high‑impact publications, competitive grants, and contributions to major international trials, all of which reflect his commitment to strengthening evidence‑based practice and driving system‑wide improvement. His work engages key themes such as surgical capacity, oncology outcomes, perioperative optimization, digital health innovation, cost‑effectiveness, and the redesign of care pathways, areas that influence hospitals, insurers, investors, and policy makers.
He is passionate about building efficient and resilient healthcare systems across Africa. His work emphasizes stronger governance, better operational design, and sustainable talent development. He is a strong advocate for structured mentorship pathways and multinational knowledge exchange as tools for developing Nigeria’s next generation of medical executives and strategic thinkers. By championing intentional talent development and cross‑border collaboration, he contributes to a future in which African clinicians can grow, innovate, and lead at the highest levels of global practice.
Recognized as part of a new class of African medical leaders, Dr Njokanma brings a rare blend of clinical expertise, research depth, and strategic vision, supported by a global network of partners and a deep commitment to elevating surgical care, strengthening institutions, and shaping the future of healthcare delivery across the continent. His career reflects not only personal excellence but a sustained effort to advance systems, empower talent, and expand Africa’s capacity for innovation and high‑quality care.
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Dr Ebele Onyeabo
Group Managing Director
Brb Capital
"With over 15 years of experience in Energy Law, Corporate Consulting, and Sustainable Finance, Dr Onyeabo has advised global institutions on corporate strategy, particularly energy transition, capital raising, M&A, and impact investing. Her career spans senior roles at HSBC Asia Pacific and KPMG China, where she drove green finance and ESG-linked investment strategies for multinational corporations and financial institutions.
She holds a PhD in Law from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and an LL.M. (Distinction) from the University of Aberdeen. She is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. At BRB Capital, she leads the firm’s strategy across subsidiaries to deepen African and global market connectivity through innovative financing solutions and sustainable growth.
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OBINNA CHUKWUJIOKE
Co Founder
Wirepay,Maplerad, Capera
"Obinna Chukwujioke is a Nigerian entrepreneur and fintech infrastructure builder widely recognised for his role in shaping Africa’s modern financial rails. After early roles in oil and gas and information technology, he transitioned fully into financial technology, where he identified a structural gap in how businesses access banking, payments, foreign exchange, and compliance infrastructure across African markets.
In 2020, he co founded Wirepay with Miracle Anyanwu to address cross border payment challenges for Africans, an experience that clarified the deeper need for infrastructure rather than consumer facing financial products.
That insight led to the launch of Maplerad in 2021, a Banking as a Service platform powering payments, virtual accounts, cards, foreign exchange, and compliance for hundreds of African fintechs and global businesses. Maplerad has processed over one hundred million dollars in transactions and is valued at more than thirty million dollars.
In 2025, Obinna expanded his work with the launch of Capera, a fully licensed International Money Transfer Operator, and Roam, a mobile financial app offering Africans worldwide access to FDIC insured United States bank accounts, stablecoin wallets, and instant United States to Africa transfers. He also contributes to the ecosystem as an expert mentor with LSETF Innovates, Junior Chamber International, and the Alchemist Accelerator, and is a frequent speaker on African fintech infrastructure and startup scaling."
Viyon Odimma
Supply Development Manager
Shell Energy Nigeria
"Viyon Odimma is a senior energy executive with over 18 years of experience across global gas markets, infrastructure development, and commercial strategy.
As Supply Development Manager at Shell Energy Nigeria, she leads complex gas commercialization initiatives, including multi-billion-dollar supply agreements and structured trade finance solutions. She previously served as Shell Shareholder Representative to Nigeria LNG, contributing to governance, marketing, and risk oversight for the $10 billion Train 7 expansion project.
Viyon brings deep experience in negotiation with national oil companies, risk allocation in large-scale LNG infrastructure, and sponsor positioning within regulated energy markets.
A Fellow of ACCA UK and ICAN Nigeria, she holds an MBA from London Business School and began her career at PwC auditing global oil majors.
At the roundtable, she contributes commercial realism, shareholder-level governance insight, and transaction-tested perspective on LNG capital structuring."
Olufemi Olarinde
Head of the Fiscal and Tax Reforms Division
Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)
"Olufemi Olarinde is a seasoned expert in tax policy and administration, with a diverse professional background. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance and a Master’s degree in Financial Management. He is also a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Associate, and Chartered Human Resources Professional.
Currently, Mr. Olarinde serves as the Head of the Fiscal and Tax Reforms Division at the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Nigeria, and concurrently acts as the Special Advisor on Tax Policy to the Executive Chairman of the FIRS.
With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Olarinde specializes in tax policy, legislation, and research. He has earned recognition for his expertise across multiple national and international platforms.
He is the Nigerian Country Correspondent to the Commonwealth Association of Tax Administrators (CATA), a member of the United Nations (UN) Sub-Committee on Health Taxes, and serves on the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Implementation Committee in Nigeria. Mr. Olarinde is also a member of the Tax Administration Committee of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and the Dean of the Tax Policy and Administration Faculty of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), among various other local and international roles.
An Alumnus of the Commonwealth Senior Leadership Programme in India and UK and the University of Oxford, Blavatnik School of Government, Public Leadership Programme, UK.
He is a multiple awardee of excellent service in both private and public service, a public speaker and has delivered papers in over 20 tax conferences globally.
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DR AZUKA RAPHAEL NJOKANMA
CEO
Ridgecrest Medical Group
"Dr. Azuka Raphael Njokanma is a Nigerian Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, academic, healthcare executive, and clinical researcher with extensive experience in surgical practice, medical education, and health systems development. He serves as a Consultant Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and Associate Lecturer in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at the Obafemi Awolowo University / Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, where he is actively involved in specialist care, training, and research.
His professional interests span maxillofacial oncology, orofacial clefts, regenerative medicine, and bio-engineering applications such as platelet-rich fibrin in surgical reconstruction. He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications in both local and international journals and participates in multidisciplinary research collaborations aimed at improving clinical outcomes and patient care in resource-constrained settings.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Njokanma has played leadership roles in professional and policy spaces. He served as the immediate past National Chairman of the Research, Scientific and Development Committee of the Nigerian Dental Association and has been a member of the National Technical Working Committee on Cancer Prevention and Control under Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health. He has also participated in global research capacity initiatives, including scholarship programmes with the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research and the American Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association, as well as clinical research training through the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Ese Elakama
Founder
DiiT Training UK consulting
"Ese Elakama is a technology leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist whose career is defined by building inclusive pathways into technology and business. She is the Founder of DiiT Training UK consulting, one of Britain’s most influential tech education platforms for career switchers, through which over 100,000 people have transitioned into roles across cybersecurity, data, cloud, DevOps, and project management.
Recognising the persistent “experience gap,” Ese recently started the Tech Practical Internship (TPI) programme, directly connecting learners with UK employers for hands-on placements. She also launched CyberTek Labs, a hub for emerging technologies and innovation, preparing the next generation for the realities of a rapidly evolving digital world.
Her entrepreneurial impact extends beyond technology. As the first Black woman to own an outdoor advertising media company in the UK (PML Digital UK), she has opened access for SMEs and minority-owned businesses to premium billboard and transport advertising, ensuring not only access but visibility.
What also sets Ese apart is her personal philanthropic commitment. For the past four consecutive years, she has donated £20,000 annually; £80,000 in total from her own resources to support 20 mothers each year transitioning into technology. This funding covers scholarships, laptops, internet, and mentoring, removing both financial and structural barriers that prevent women from entering the industry.
Her leadership has been recognized with a 2025 Black Tech Awards nomination for Employer of the Year, yet her legacy is most visible in the lives transformed: mothers empowered to build careers, businesses gaining visibility, and tens of thousands of professionals stepping into technology roles."
Valerie Lawson
founder
The sage group
"Valerie Lawson is a dynamic leader with over 23 years of distinguished
experience in the Oil and Gas sector, spanning extraction, production,
processing, and management. Renowned for her visionary approach, Valerie Lawson has consistently demonstrated the ability to inspire and guide multidisciplinary teams, delivering complex capital projects such as the Egina (OML 130) field development, OFON, and the PECAN field Development Project. Her strategic oversight and hands-on leadership have earned her a reputation for excellence, reliability, and innovation within the industry.
In 2025, Valerie Lawson founded the SAGE Group, a consortium designed to
amplify her impact and foster sustainable growth across the Nigerian and
West African Oil & Gas landscape. As founder and chief executive, she leads by example, championing integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to empowering others.
Her leadership philosophy centers on nurturing talent, encouraging open
communication, and driving positive change through ethical and sustainable business practices. Valerie Lawson believes that true leadership is about creating opportunities for others to excel, fostering a culture of continuous learning. She is deeply committed to empowering not only individuals, but also nations and communities, championing local ownership of resources and supporting initiatives that drive socio-economic development and long-term prosperity.
Her career encompasses the entire oil and gas value chain, including nearly a decade dedicated to advancing oilfield technology and services. Valerie
Lawson holds a BEng in Chemical Engineering from the University of Bradford (UK), an MSc in Technology Entrepreneurship from University College London (UCL) and London Business School (LBS), and a Global Executive MBA (GEMBA) from IESE Business School, University of Navarra."
Yeside Asolo
Partner
Kayode Sofola & Associates
"Yeside Asolo is a Partner at Kayode Sofola & Associates, where she plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s Dispute Resolution and Corporate/Commercial practice groups. She provides sophisticated legal advisory services to banks, financial institutions, asset management firms, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals, and is widely recognised for her commercial insight, strategic thinking, and ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory matters.
With extensive experience in commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution, Yeside represents clients in high-value disputes requiring both technical precision and clear strategic direction. She is also a registered compliance officer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Nigeria, advising on capital market transactions, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and the negotiation of major commercial agreements.
Before joining Kayode Sofola & Associates as a Senior Associate in 2019, Yeside began her career at Babalakin & Co., where she gained foundational experience in dispute resolution and developed the disciplined, solution-driven approach that continues to define her practice.
Known for her professionalism, depth of analysis, and commitment to excellence, Yeside combines strong technical expertise with a practical, client-centred approach. She is equally dedicated to mentoring emerging lawyers and fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance within Kayode Sofola & Associates."
GBENGA ADIGUN
Founder / CEO
Scrella Technologies Ltd
"Gbenga Adigun is a seasoned entrepreneur and the visionary driving force behind Scrella, an innovative insurtech platform redefining smartphone insurance across Africa. With over 15 years of distinguished experience in Banking and Finance, Gbenga is widely recognised for his strategic leadership, operational excellence, and ability to build and scale high-impact ventures.
His career is marked by a consistent track record of business transformation, leveraging data, technology, and financial systems to unlock growth. Through Scrella, Gbenga is bridging the gap between digital technology and financial inclusion by delivering affordable, accessible, and comprehensive smartphone insurance to underserved and emerging markets. His work is not only reshaping the insurance landscape but also empowering millions of device users to protect their most essential digital assets.
Gbenga continues to champion innovation, partnerships, and customer-centric solutions, positioning Scrella as a leading player in Africa’s evolving insurtech ecosystem.
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(Dr) (Mrs) Iboi Aimebiribomo Linda
Co- Founder/ MD/CEO
FLOWELL PHARMACY
"Pharm (Dr) (Mrs) Iboi Aimebiribomo Linda is a seasoned pharmacist, health advocate, and mentor with over two decades of impact across community and clinical pharmacy practice. Widely respected for her leadership in pharmaceutical care, she has contributed to drug safety, health promotion, and professional development through service, teaching, and advisory roles. A passionate advocate for women, youth, and public health education, she is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of pharmacists and strengthening healthcare systems. Her work reflects a lifelong dedication to excellence, service, and the advancement of pharmacy practice in Nigeria and beyond.
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Sunkanmi Agbomeji
Healthcare Leader | Data Analytics Strategist
Award-Winning Author of Uncomfortably Pivot
"Sunkanmi “Sukky” Agbomeji is a globally recognized authority in data analytics and deal advisory, specializing in healthcare and life sciences. As a senior leader in EY-Parthenon’s Americas Analytics team, Sukky partners with Fortune 500 executives and private equity firms to drive buy- and sell-side transactions with data-driven precision, helping clients navigate complex capital agendas and unlock strategic value.
With nearly two decades of experience spanning corporate leadership, entrepreneurship, and global development, Sukky blends deep technical expertise with visionary strategy. His career journey—from clinician to Forbes-featured startup founder to global M&A leader—forms the foundation of his award-winning book, Uncomfortably Pivot. The book delivers actionable principles for career transitions in an AI-driven era and empowers professionals, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth. Uncomfortably Pivot was named 2025 Business & Investing Book of the Year by the Regal Summit Awards and earned International Impact Book of the Year for Career Change and Self-Discovery. Through his book and speaking engagements, Sukky has become a global thought leader on career transformation in the age of AI, inspiring audiences worldwide to leverage technology and resilience for professional reinvention.
Before EY, Sukky led Data Analytics and Payer Analysis at HCA’s Parallon division, the largest private healthcare system in the U.S., and co-founded a Forbes-recognized analytics startup ranked among Africa’s top five.
Beyond the boardroom, Sukky champions social impact. He leads EY’s bi-annual volunteer initiative at St. Philip’s School and Community Center, drives national efforts to close the digital divide, and serves as Project Coach for Project TRANSFORM—a £90M global impact initiative by EY, Unilever, and the UK’s FCDO. He also sits on nonprofit boards advancing Black professionals in tech and youth enterprise empowerment across the U.S., Europe, and Africa.
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Ebun Oyolola
Development manager
The AES Corporation
"Ebun Oyolola is a strategy and development professional with over a decade of experience leading complex projects and building cross-functional partnerships across the energy and infrastructure sectors. She is passionate about turning ambitious ideas into actionable plans, fostering collaborative relationships, and driving outcomes that create long-term value for organizations and communities.
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Michael Olaiya
Director corporate services
PRISMCHECK UK LTD
"Michael Olaiya is a fintech entrepreneur, enterprise architect, and business transformation leader with over 15 years of experience delivering large-scale operating model and process transformation initiatives across financial services, technology, manufacturing, and public sector organisations. He is currently Director of Corporate Services at PRISMCHECK UK, where he leads consulting engagements focused on Target Operating Model design, Business Process Management (BPM) capability development, digital transformation, and organisational performance improvement for corporate clients.
Michael has worked with global institutions including JP Morgan Chase, Smart Data Communications Company (DCC), Alpha Group, British Standards Institution, Innovate UK, Jaguar Land Rover, IBM, and Severn Trent, delivering complex transformation programmes spanning governance technology, finance and payments operations, customer onboarding, enterprise architecture, and innovation frameworks. His expertise covers the full business and technology delivery lifecycle — from architecture and analysis to redesign, deployment, and optimisation — with a strong emphasis on measurable business outcomes and operational excellence.
A Certified TOGAF Enterprise Architect with an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology, Michael combines deep technical knowledge with strategic leadership capability. He is passionate about business transformation, fintech innovation, and the democratisation of financial intelligence, while also investing in the development of next-generation talent across business architecture, data insights, cybersecurity, and customer experience disciplines."
Adenike Adegoke
MD CEO
Novac Payment Solutions
"Adenike Maria Adegoke is a seasoned business leader with over two decades of experience across banking, fintech, operations, and strategic leadership. She currently serves as the Country Manager at NOVAC Payment Solutions, a dynamic fintech startup simplifying payments for small and medium-scale businesses in Nigeria. Since joining in 2023, Adenike has led the transformation and structuring of NOVAC from the ground up, driving regulatory compliance, operational excellence, team formation, and product-market fit.
Under her leadership, NOVAC has achieved tremendous growth, successfully establishing strong frameworks, standard operating procedures, and scalable strategies critical to startup success. She has been instrumental in developing new payment products tailored to the Nigerian market that align with NOVAC’s mission to build tailor-made services for businesses and ensure ease of transaction.
Before NOVAC, Adenike held executive and senior roles at First Bank, GTBank, and Access Bank, rising through customer service, private banking, operations, and human resources. At Access Bank, she led a 15-branch operational zone.
In 2019, she joined Cosmic Intelligence (formerly Kudi, now Nomba) as Head of thrift and loan product, which has since attracted more than 4,000 customers.
Most recently, she served as Chief Operating Officer at Volition Coop, where she led daily operations across IT, marketing, and sales, and implemented growth-driven strategies and processes.
She has attended various local and international professional development courses, including the prestigious Wharton Middle Management Programme at the University of Pennsylvania, USA. She holds a B.Sc. in Psychology from the University of Ado Ekiti and an MBA from Obafemi Awolowo University.
Beyond work, she actively mentors women and young professionals on leadership, career growth, and personal development.
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Oluwaseun Dania
CEO
Crello Limited
"As Africa’s cross-border commerce expands and the demand for reliable financial systems grows, a new generation of leaders is emerging at the intersection of technology, regulation, and market infrastructure. Among them is Oluwaseun Dania, Chief Executive Officer of Crello Limited, whose work focuses on building the underlying systems that enable regional and international financial transactions.
Dania leads Crello’s efforts to develop institutional-grade settlement technology, multi-currency liquidity tools, and automated treasury capabilities designed for regulated institutions and enterprise users. The company’s goal is to create a more transparent, interoperable, and efficient environment for cross-border payments across African markets — a space currently characterised by fragmentation, delays, and high transaction costs.
His career spans more than fifteen years across fintech, digital assets, IT consulting, and advisory roles. Before Crello, Dania founded and led Tradefada, one of Nigeria’s early digital currency exchanges. He also served as Lead Consultant at Alpha-Geek Technologies, where he advised organisations on digital transformation and blockchain adoption. As Co-Founder of Checkam, he helped build an identity-verification platform aimed at strengthening compliance and trust for SMEs operating in digital environments.
Beyond his operational work, Dania participates in global discussions related to digital governance and financial innovation. His contributions include sessions at the United Nations General Assembly Dialogue on AI Governance, where he offered perspectives on emerging technology policy, and the World Bank Creative Economy and AI Forum, where he examined how technology is reshaping entrepreneurship and economic participation.
Across these roles, his focus has remained consistent: understanding how digital systems, regulatory frameworks, and market incentives interact and how infrastructure can be designed to support a more efficient and competitive financial ecosystem for African businesses.
Oluwaseun Dania represents a growing cohort of African executives working to strengthen the continent’s digital and financial foundations. His work illustrates the broader shift taking place across the region: a move toward building systems that are more reliable, scalable, and aligned with global standards, while still responding to the practical realities of operating in emerging markets.
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Dr. Collins C. Igwe, MBBS, ACA, ACCA, ACTI
chief financial officer
Budpay
"There are careers that impress, and then there are careers that quietly command respect.
Dr. Collins C. Igwe belongs firmly in the latter category. Trained first as a medical doctor, he went on to master the disciplines of chartered accountancy and taxation, before assuming senior leadership roles across fintech and banking at moments when institutions required not just ambition, but judgement. Few professionals navigate such distinct worlds with coherence. Fewer still do so while leaving each system stronger than they found it.
What makes Dr. Igwe’s journey remarkable is not the accumulation of titles, but the consistency of responsibility that runs through them. Whether operating in highly regulated financial environments, stewarding capital at scale, or shaping future professionals through nearly a decade of ACCA lecturing, his work reflects a deep respect for structure, discipline, and long term value.
As an Executive MBA graduate of London Business School, he brings global perspective to local execution. As a leader, he brings clarity where complexity prevails. And as a professional, he represents a standard that is increasingly rare in fast moving markets.
In the conversation that follows, Dr. Collins C. Igwe reflects on leadership, scale, governance, and the discipline required to build institutions that endure.
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Hilary Ifeanyi
Regional Treasury
Danone
"In complex markets, capital discipline is not optional. It is a strategic power.
With more than a decade of experience spanning investment banking, oil and gas, quick service restaurants, and manufacturing, Hilary has built a career at the centre of financial precision and commercial resilience. Today, as Treasury Manager at Danone, he oversees treasury strategy and banking relationships across West Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire.
His role extends far beyond liquidity management. Hilary operates at the intersection of foreign exchange strategy, regulatory navigation, cross border settlement architecture, and institutional banking negotiation. In markets where currency volatility, regulatory shifts, and capital constraints are constant realities, his ability to design and execute disciplined treasury frameworks safeguards enterprise value while enabling growth.
Working closely with Danone’s central treasury function, he leads the implementation of multi country settlement strategies that optimise capital flows across multiple jurisdictions. His stewardship ensures that financial operations remain compliant, efficient, and strategically aligned to business priorities, transforming treasury from a back office function into a core strategic lever.
Hilary’s technical depth is underpinned by strong academic and professional foundations. He holds an MBA and is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, reinforcing both strategic perspective and financial rigour. With a Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance, complemented by advanced professional training in financial markets and treasury management, he combines theoretical insight with real world execution at scale.
Colleagues describe his leadership style as composed, analytical, and negotiation driven. His expertise in foreign exchange trading and capital optimisation enables him to navigate emerging market volatility with discipline and foresight. At the same time, his ability to cultivate trusted partnerships with financial institutions strengthens institutional confidence and long term banking relationships across the region.
What distinguishes Hilary is not simply technical competence but strategic intentionality. He understands that treasury is about more than managing cash. It is about protecting optionality. It is about preserving resilience. It is about enabling growth without compromising fiscal discipline.
In an era where capital efficiency defines competitive advantage, Hilary stands as a modern finance leader shaping stability and scale across West Africa’s dynamic economic landscape.
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(Dr) (Mrs) Iboi Aimebiribomo
co-founder/director
Flowell pharmacy and shopping mall
"Pharm (Dr) (Mrs) Iboi Aimebiribomo Linda is a seasoned pharmacist, health advocate, and mentor with over two decades of impact across community and clinical pharmacy practice. Widely respected for her leadership in pharmaceutical care, she has contributed to drug safety, health promotion, and professional development through service, teaching, and advisory roles. A passionate advocate for women, youth, and public health education, she is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of pharmacists and strengthening healthcare systems. Her work reflects a lifelong dedication to excellence, service, and the advancement of pharmacy practice in Nigeria and beyond.
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