Experience

Hero Commodities Trading & Export Limited

• Nigeria
• Wholesale Import and Export
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director/ Chief Marketing Officer

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Lagos, Nigeria Hero Commodities Trading & Export Limited is a company i started after a decision to take a break from the finance and banking industry and venture into entrepreneurship. Having managed accounts of some global commodity traders in the course of my career i saw opportunities in the sector aside from the added incentives by the Nigerian government to boost non-oil export. The company has in the short period of existence developed expertise in the export of commodities like Dry Split Ginger and… Show more Hero Commodities Trading & Export Limited is a company i started after a decision to take a break from the finance and banking industry and venture into entrepreneurship. Having managed accounts of some global commodity traders in the course of my career i saw opportunities in the sector aside from the added incentives by the Nigerian government to boost non-oil export. The company has in the short period of existence developed expertise in the export of commodities like Dry Split Ginger and Dry Hibiscus Flower to clients in North Africa, South Africa and the Middle East. Some of my duties and achievements since the commencement of operations include: 1. Cultivated relationships with importers of agricultural commodities and consummated export transactions in excess of US$250,000.00 with more on the way. 2. Set up a processing and warehousing facility in Northern Nigeria where most of our commodities are sourced from. 3. Represented the company at the maiden edition of the Intra African Trade Fair (IATF) in December 2018 at Cairo, Egypt. I have drawn up and positioned the company to fully take advantage of increased trade flows across Africa under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AFCTA). 4. Raised export funding from NEXIM Bank to support the company's growing business. 5. Recruited and Manage key staff to sustain the operations of the business. Show less



Ecobank Nigeria

• Nigeria
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Power & Infrastructure, Corporate Banking Division

  • Mar 2014 - Oct 2017

  Lagos, Nigeria My job description is to set up a power and infrastructure desk in the Global Corporates Group of Ecobank’s Corporate and Investment Banking Division. My mandate is to grow the bank’s portfolio in the power and infrastructure space through opportunities in the power and infrastructure sector in Nigeria as well as collaborate with other Ecobank affiliates to fund projects in their areas of coverage. Some of my duties includes: • Write reports and recommendations Plan short- and long-term… Show more My job description is to set up a power and infrastructure desk in the Global Corporates Group of Ecobank’s Corporate and Investment Banking Division. My mandate is to grow the bank’s portfolio in the power and infrastructure space through opportunities in the power and infrastructure sector in Nigeria as well as collaborate with other Ecobank affiliates to fund projects in their areas of coverage. Some of my duties includes: • Write reports and recommendations Plan short- and long-term cash flows and assess financial performance Analyse investment projects. • Evaluate financial and credit risk, prepare financial forecasts, financing scenarios and other documents concerning capital management. • Advise on and participate in the financial aspects of contracts and calls for tender Follow up on financing projects with project promoters. Show less



Fidelity Bank PLC

• Nigeria
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Relationship Manager - Power & Infrastructure Group

  • Nov 2008 - Feb 2014

  Ikoyi, Lagos. The Units mandate is to tap into the emerging opportunities presented by the highly lucrative Power generation, Transmission and Distribution and Infrastructural Development sectors of the Nigerian Economy. Our mandate also includes financial advisory services, loan syndications with other financial institutions etc. Major projects financed include: • $76 Million syndicated gas pipeline project for Unicem Cement Factory in Calabar, Nigeria (Completed Project) • $25 Million IPP for the… Show more The Units mandate is to tap into the emerging opportunities presented by the highly lucrative Power generation, Transmission and Distribution and Infrastructural Development sectors of the Nigerian Economy. Our mandate also includes financial advisory services, loan syndications with other financial institutions etc. Major projects financed include: • $76 Million syndicated gas pipeline project for Unicem Cement Factory in Calabar, Nigeria (Completed Project) • $25 Million IPP for the Lagos State Water Corporation (Completed Project). • $100 Million Syndicated loans under the privatisation of the Power Sector (Completed) • $17 Million IPP for the Lagos State Government in the Marina area of Lagos (Completed Project) • $12 Million Sodium Hypochlorite plant for water treatment located in Kaduna (On-going Project). • $15 Million Compressed Natural Gas facility in Lagos (Completed Project). • $23 Million IPP for the Lagos State Government in Ikeja Area of Lagos (On-going Project). Show less



Ecobank Nigeria

• Nigeria
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Personal Banking and Investment Desk

  • Jun 2007 - Nov 2008

  Lagos I worked in the personal banking desk of the bank handling the investment portfolio of individual customers of the branch. My job description include: • Collect financial and investment information about companies, stocks, bonds and other investments using daily stock and bond reports, economic forecasts, trading volumes, financial periodicals, securities manuals, company financial statements and other financial reports and publications. • Examine… Show more I worked in the personal banking desk of the bank handling the investment portfolio of individual customers of the branch. My job description include: • Collect financial and investment information about companies, stocks, bonds and other investments using daily stock and bond reports, economic forecasts, trading volumes, financial periodicals, securities manuals, company financial statements and other financial reports and publications. • Examine and analyze financial and investment information collected, including profiles of companies, stock and bond prices, yields and future trends and other investment information Provide investment advice and recommendations to clients. • Develop, implement and use tools for managing and analyzing financial portfolio Prepare a regular risk profile for debt portfolios.

• Branch Unit Head, SME and Commercial Banking

  • Jul 2006 - Jun 2007

  Lagos My Job description was to supervise the SME and commercial banking team at the Ajose Adeogun branch of Ecobank. Our assignment was to manage all the accounts under the team profitably with major emphasis on credit structuring particularly for trade related businesses, distributors finance, invoice re-finance, deposit mobilisation etc. My major tasks in the unit include; • Drive marketing activities of the team towards meeting set budget. • Review and appraise all credit write ups for… Show more My Job description was to supervise the SME and commercial banking team at the Ajose Adeogun branch of Ecobank. Our assignment was to manage all the accounts under the team profitably with major emphasis on credit structuring particularly for trade related businesses, distributors finance, invoice re-finance, deposit mobilisation etc. My major tasks in the unit include; • Drive marketing activities of the team towards meeting set budget. • Review and appraise all credit write ups for management consideration and approval. • Customer relationship management • Co-ordinate all local branch training programs.



Broad Bank of Nigeria Limited

• Relationship Manager

  • Aug 2005 - Jun 2006

  Lagos I worked as a team member in the Lagos Island division which basically covered all accounts in the Lagos Island area. My Job description was to manage business relationship with clients in the unit.me. Transactions handled include; • US$20 Million Import Finance Facility for importation of commodities. • US$5 Million Term Loan and Import Finance Facilities.



Broad Bank Nigeria Limited

• Branch Head of Oil and Gas Team

  • Mar 2004 - Aug 2005

  Port Harcourt Port Harcourt is a major hub of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry. My mandate was to drive business and tap into the opportunities in the sector which included finance of major and independent marketers in the downstream sector and contractors to major exploration and producing companies as well as major oil service firms in the upstream sector of the economy. Responsibilities include: • Drive activities of the Energy and Construction team as well as all other marketing teams in the… Show more Port Harcourt is a major hub of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry. My mandate was to drive business and tap into the opportunities in the sector which included finance of major and independent marketers in the downstream sector and contractors to major exploration and producing companies as well as major oil service firms in the upstream sector of the economy. Responsibilities include: • Drive activities of the Energy and Construction team as well as all other marketing teams in the branch towards meeting set targets. • Oversee all branch activities in absence of the Branch Manager • Review customer contract documents and advice on finance options where necessary. • Review and appraise all credit write ups for management consideration and approval. • Project monitoring/Visitation of customer contract sites. • Customer relationship management • Co-ordinate all local Branch training programs. • Supervise branch yearly budgeting activity and represent the branch at bank performance rating meetings. Show less



Braod Bank of Nigeria Limited

• Branch Manager

  • May 2003 - Feb 2004

  Ikwerre Road Branch, Port Harcourt • Draw up a business plan for the new branch. • Open the new branch to the banking public in the Ikwerre road axis of Port Harcourt. • Motivate and drive activities of the marketing teams in the branch towards meeting set targets. • Relationship Management. • Review and appraise all credit write ups for management consideration and approval. • Training and appraisal of all branch staff.



Standard Trust Bank Limited

• Relationship Officer

  • Feb 2000 - May 2003

  Port Harcourt • Drive new account relationship from players in the oil and gas sector in Port Harcourt. • Handle customer credit requests as assigned by the Profit Centre Manager. • Manage assigned customer accounts in the unit.

• National Youth Sercice

  • Jan 1999 - Feb 2000

  Ibadan • Market savings products to the banking public in Ibadan. • Teller • Cash movement • Customer Service