Kenneth Oguzie is an International Trade Specialist and the CEO of Africa Canada Trade and Investment Venture (ACTIV), an organization which promotes international Trade and business between Canada and West Africa, both within private sector as well as creating public sector collaborations. He is also the Vice President of the Development of Ocean Technical Capacity with African Nations (DOTCAN)- a Canada-West Africa initiative that promotes Ocean Technology capacity building between Canada and West Africa through the pillars of Education and Training, Ocean Business Development and Entrepreneurship and Maritime Security. Born in Nigeria, Ken considers himself a global citizen having lived in Asia, Europe, Africa and presently North America. A prominent member of the Nigerian community and a recent recipient of the distinguished Nigerian in Nova Scotia award for his contribution to the West African community, he was recently awarded one of topmost inspiring immigrants in the Maritimes. Ken sits on multiple boards and commitees such as the Halifax local immigrant partnership, accessing skilled force committee of the Halifax chambers of commerce, Welcome to Canada Halifax Immigration museum (Pier21) ambassador, ISANS employer advisory council, Diversity, and Inclusion Standing Advisory Committee of the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists etc.

With over 𝟭𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 of extensive expertise in 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀, I specialize in 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀, 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. Over the course of my career, I have built a strong foundation in implementing effective risk assessment processes and developing KPI-driven monitoring systems to enhance oversight and operational efficiency. In addition to my risk and audit background, I have substantial experience in 𝗜𝗧 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧, 𝗜𝗦𝗢 𝟮𝟳𝟬𝟬𝟭, 𝗖𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗧, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗖𝗜-𝗗𝗦𝗦 to safeguard critical assets and align organizational strategies with global standards. 𝗠𝘆 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗠𝗣, 𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗔, 𝗚𝗥𝗖𝗔, 𝗚𝗥𝗖𝗣, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗧 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟵, I bring a results-oriented approach to governance and compliance challenges, fostering proactive risk management and continuous improvement.

Gbubemi Atimomo SHRM- SCP, SPHRi, is a passionate enterprise developer and consultant. He has vast experience in consulting and general human resources management. His expertise includes: identifying organizational issues, proposing solutions and working with stakeholders to achieve results. His area of specialization includes; Consulting, Enterprise Development, Human Resource Strategy, Coaching, Career Advisory, People Development, Organisational Development, Creative Industries, Social Entrepreneurship, and Entrepreneurship.

I have had local and international cross sectoral exposure at senior management and executive levels spanning through Manufacturing, Technology, FMCG, Consulting, Research, Academics and Media.

Mrs Fola is an experienced University Administrator, with proven track record in General Administration, Team Building, Effective Communication, Public Speaking, Policy Writing, Customer Relations, Mentoring, Counseling, Crisis Management and Strategic Analytical Skills. I drive myself to birth change, having no patience with the status quo or mediocrity; and I push others to see and maximize their potentials, to birth change. Every challenge that I encounter on my assignment is an opportunity to demystify impossibility, and develop capacity for bigger assignments. I am objective, optimistic and decisive. A team lover, I believe strongly in the power of many in achieving robust and collaborative successes. I am committed to my given tasks, and strives for result delivery.

Olumide is a conscientious professional, well-rounded, results-oriented, thorough with an excellent track record extensive experience in Regulatory Compliance, AML/KYC, Project Management and Business Analysis worked in the financial and non-bank financial sector. He has demonstrable quality and productivity expertise with proven skills in effective leadership, coaching, and mentoring. He has participated in the implementation of Banking Application projects, including new products, services, and upgrades to banking application platforms. He is confident that my wealth of experience built on my academic training, knowledge and understanding of the systems, processes and conduct risk has given me the skills required to work effectively in the Financial Service space.

He is a graduate of Public Administration and has Masters in Personnel Psychology (UNAD, PhD organization leadership. He is a Chartered Secretary and Administrator, a Chartered Management Practitioner, Chartered Personnel Management Practitioner and Chartered Economist, Certified Business Sustainability Practitioner, CIPE Certified Anti-Corruption Practitioner, and IFC Certified Board Evaluator. A Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and Nigerian Institute of Training & Development (NITAD). He is a Fellow of the Association of Corporate Governance Professionals of Nigeria and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Economist of Nigeria. He is a recognised leader in Corporate Governance in Nigeria and implementation of project governance and Strategy for organization with over 29 years of specialist experience in Insurance, Governance, Project Management, Consulting/Professional services, culminating in a successful tenure for ten years in Law Union & Rock Insurance Plc, eight years in Lagos State Public Service Staff Dev. Centre, five years at the Institute of Management (NIM). He subsequently moved to the Institute of Directors' (IoD), Nigeria where he pioneered and led the Directors’ Development Department with triple A rated directors learning in Nigeria and in the United Kingdom. He is a member of the Board of trustees and secretary of the International Aeronautics College. Secretary to the Board, Medical Ethics and Governance Initiatives, Board Member, Foundation for Value Transformation. Committee Member, Lagos State Post Service Welfare Council. Technical Consultant to Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry as well as Examiner at the Chartered Institute of Bankers. He is an IFC Certified Corporate Governance Board Leadership Trainer, South Africa and CMD Accredited Trainer. He is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School, LBS School of Media Communication, HIIT, CMD, IFC, NCEMA, Harvard Associates, FITC, Nepad South Africa, ACGN, South Africa, and is now focused on Board Evaluation, Project Governance and Business Performance using lean methodologies. Also using project governance tools to establish the strategic alignment between all processes, from all business units, at all levels. He is a published author and happily married with children.

A Strategic Human Resource Professional offering over 18 years of Multi-Functional career experience spanning Banking Operations, Audit, Risk Management and Control, Customer Service Experience Management and Compliance with a track record of aligning People Strategy to the Overall Business Objectives. Competent in a broad-spectrum of Human Resource Functions Including Strategic Manpower Planning, Talent Management, Change Management, Organizational Development, Performance Management Diversity and Inclusion, HR Operations, Total Reward Management, Talent Demand and Supply, Employee Engagement, HR Analytics and People Management Focused on delivering Human Resource best practices aimed at sustaining Organizational P&L and Service Delivery whist available for Local and International Strategic Engagements

Bola Segun-Peter holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Economics and an MBA in Management from the Lagos Business School. She has over 2 decades of banking experience with extensive hands-on experience in Credit Risk Management cutting across top Nigerian banks and up till January 2019, she was Assistant General Manager/Head of Credit Administration in Ecobank Nigeria Ltd. Bola has passion for change management and interest in personal finance as she strongly believes that being financially independent is key to financial freedom. Bola is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered) and Risk Managers’ Association of Nigeria (RIMAN). She is currently involved in School Safety implementation project in schools in Lagos State. She presently runs her own business which includes Consulting, Micro lending & advisory services, Insurance Agency, Perfumery and trading in & distribution of FMCGs. She is an avid lover of sports particularly Football, Tennis & F1. Bola is happily married with children.

Internal Audit | Risk Management | GRC | Process Improvement | Compliance Assurance | AML& CFT | Regulatory Compliance

Steering Creditville Group, I embrace strategic leadership with a keen focus on digital transformation and regulatory compliance. Our team's dedication to technological advancements has propelled operational efficiency, and our strategic investment maneuvers have significantly bolstered market expansion. With a foundational strength in corporate strategy and capital market operations, I have cultivated a robust risk oversight framework. My tenure as Acting Group Managing Director fortified Creditville's competitive edge in a dynamic financial landscape, ensuring sustainable growth through prudent portfolio management and innovative digital banking initiatives.

Finance, Supply Chain and Operations Management Trainer with wide exposure across Africa. Over 1500 papers in Finance, Supply Chain and Operations Management, Corporate Governance, Financial Modelling, Leadership/Team Building, Public Private Partnership, Financial Management, Budget and Budgetary Control, Project Management, Relationship Management, Motivation, Financial Forecasting, Policy Research, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination etc. etc. Available for impromptu training and research assignments. Ready to travel any time. Specialties: FINANCE, SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT TRAINING/RESEARCH, CREDIT AND CAPITAL MARKET EXPERT, FORENSIC ACCOUNTING & INVESTIGATION, FRAUD EXAMINATION.

Esosa is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the areas of Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Internal Control, Compliance and Corporate Governance. She is currently the General Manager, Risk Management in the Risk and Compliance Division of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. Prior to joining MTN; she was the Head, Risk and Compliance for the UAC Group and Senior Manager, Risk Consulting at KPMG Nigeria. She possesses an in-depth understanding of the Nigerian business environment having led engagements across various industries including manufacturing, oil and gas, telecommunications and financial services industries. She holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Edinburgh Business School, United Kingdom and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Benin. She is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), a member of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) as well as the Institute of Directors (IoD). She has obtained certifications in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Internal Audit (CIA), and in Control Self- Assessment (CCSA) from the IIA Global. Esosa was Non-Executive Director and Chairperson of Portland Paints & Products Nigeria Plc (2019 -2021). She is a lover of God and a stoic supporter of leadership and growth for women.

Emmanuel Michael (EM), a Leadership and Career Success Coach is a seasoned and highly sought-after multiple award-winning strategic business leader with over 2 decades of management experience spanning various industry verticals, such as multidisciplinary engineering, information technology, hospitality and financial services, of which over 18 years have been in human resources management practice. Between March and August 2017, he held forth as the Interim CEO & Head of HR at Letshego MFB, a national microfinance bank in Nigeria. He is currently the Head of People & Culture at Letshego Nigeria. He serves as a subject matter expert (SME) with the CIPM (Nigeria) and HRCI (USA) in addition to his role as a member of the HRCI Certification Council. His contribution to the global HR community has resulted in several honours, among which are: 100 Most Influential Global HR Leaders (2018), 101 Global HR Heroes (2019), Top-rated Influencer on The Most Inclusive HR Influencer List by @socialmicole (2019), Top 50 Personalities on LinkedIn in Nigeria (2019), 501 Most Fabulous Global HR Leaders (2020), Top 8 HR Thought Leader in Africa (2020), Top 3 Best Revenue Supporting HR (2020), 30 Top Black HR Influencers to Follow (2020) and Top 50 Career Influencer in Africa (2020), Top 11 HR Leaders To Follow (2021), 40 HR Leaders and Innovators in Nigeria to Follow (2022), 122 Top CHROs (2022), and Top 200 Biggest Voices in Leadership (2022). Emmanuel is also the Founder & Host of #HRwithEM - a platform to #Connect, #Learn, and #Share on everything Leadership, Career Development, and Employee Experience. He is fondly called "The HR Celebrity" by the Nigerian HR community.

- Adedoyin Odunfa has almost 30 years professional experience spanning Information/Cyber Security, IT Governance, Risk & Compliance, Business Strategy, Business Development, Project Management, e-business and Capacity Development. She holds the CISA, CISSP, CGEIT, PMP, ITBMC & ISO27001 Lead Auditor certifications. I am also a SFIA (Skills Framework for the Information Age) Accredited Consultant. She holds an MBA(IT Management) from the CASS Business School, Barbican Centre, London (formely City University Business School) and a B.Sc in Computer Science & Economics from the Obafemi Awolowo Univerisity. Ile-Ife.

Driving the transformation of Africa's insurance landscape through innovative InsurTech solutions. As a visionary leader and Kingdom-driven serial entrepreneur, I combine strategic insurance expertise with technological innovation to make insurance more accessible and effective across the continent. With over 18 years of cross-industry experience spanning Insurance, energy, real estate, manufacturing, and technology sectors, I specialize in developing comprehensive risk management solutions for complex industrial operations. My expertise particularly shines in managing risks for extractive industries, aviation, maritime, and telecommunications projects. My foundational training includes an MBA in Oil & Gas Management from the University of Dundee (Scotland), B.Sc in Insurance from the University of Lagos and specialized Certifications in London Market Insurance. This unique blend of education and practical experience enables me to bridge the gap between traditional insurance practices and modern technological solutions.

Temitope Yusuff is a seasoned Business Leader and Finance professional, with over eighteen years of financial experience, with exposure to both local and international organizations. Her varied experience in providing core business transformation, strategy, auditing, risk management and corporate governance services provided me with a well-rounded perspective necessary to meet the needs business and financial needs of organizations. Currently, She serve as the Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management of one of the largest telecommunications infrastructure providers globally and her work involves providing strategic leadership and direction in the planning, execution, and management of risk management and internal audit activities across IHS Africa (Nigeria, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Zambia, Rwanda, and South Africa). She leads the organization across a variety of global operational standards, which enables them to make efficient sound financial decisions, in line with global practices. I am a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants(ICAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), an Alumna of IESE Spain, with an MBA from the Lagos business school. As a consummate Business professional, she possess a drive to create and implement robust solutions that bring about sustainable impact, transforming the businesses of professionals and business owners.

Sunny Ukeachu is a dynamic and transformative leader, entrepreneur, mentor, teacher, and philanthropist. – the #1 business continuity solution provider in Nigeria and an information security provider. He is presently a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute for Industrial Security (FNiiS), a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultant (FIMC), a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and seats on the board of two other companies.Mr. Ukeachu has more than two decades of experience in varied Cybersecurity, IT, Data Center, Governance, Risk and Compliance domains across different industries such as Financial, Capital Market, Consulting, and Professional Services.Mr. Ukeachu leads a team that specializes in designing and implementing community and industry security and technology solutions. He has trained several Chief Security Officers (CSOs), Chief Risk Officers (CROs), Security professionals and IT professionals. He is also a visiting lecturer at the Nigerian Institute for Industrial Security as well as seats on its Certification Board. He also speaks at security and IT conferences.

Bar. Adedayo Adeyemi has over 30 years post graduate experience. He holds a bachelor degree in Social Sciences from University of Ife now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and a Law degree from the University of Lagos. He crossed to the banking sector in 1991 from the broadcasting sector. He served in the General Administration department of the Fountain Trust Bank Plc, as well as the Human Resources department and Credit Administration Department of the Bank. Bar. Adeyemi’s legal expertise enhanced his career focus as a disciplined control person devoid of bias in analyzing risks in credit related issues. This has been made possible with the assistance of relevant courses to position him as a risk manager. His short stay in the Legal Dept of Fountain Trust Bank coupled with a wide range of credit background facilitated his continued stay in the Debt Recovery and Classified Assets Management Group of the Bank as a Manager till the eve of banking consolidation in December, 2005. With the absorption of Fountain Trust Bank into the Spring Bank Plc coupled with his experience as a remedial management manager, Bar Adeyemi was charged with the responsibility of heading the External Recoveries Unit of the Remedial Asset Management Group III of the Bank till September, 2008. In April, 2008, He was promoted to the level of a Senior Manager where he supervised the Remedial Assets Management Group of Spring Bank Plc till it metamorphosized into Enterprise Bank Limited. He left Enterprise Bank on 14th February, 2012. Bar. Adeyemi has been in full legal practice till date.