Our Team

Damilare is an investment professional with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. At Alpha African Advisory, he plays a key role in the execution of financial advisory and policy advisory mandates.

Prior to joining Alpha African Advisory, Damilare was a founding member of a private equity fund with commitments from British International Investment (“BII”), the International Finance Corporation (“IFC”), and the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank (“FMO”). In this role, he focused on the end-to-end investment process and value-addition.

Damilare has led various equity investment and market entry mandates across healthcare, wellness, manufacturing, and agriculture in Nigeria and Ghana. He has also been involved in greenfield development for an agribusiness investment.

Damilare holds a B.Sc. in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, and is a CFA Level III Candidate.

Jeremiah has over 10 years of experience in investment banking, private equity and financial services industries. At Alpha African Advisory, he plays a key role in the execution of transaction advisory, fundraising, M&A, and policy advisory mandates.

Prior to joining Alpha African Advisory, Jeremiah was General Manager, Strategic Finance at Trade X and Cars45, where he developed and deployed Nigeria’s first auto inventory financing product.

Jeremiah has also led successful M&A transactions across various industries, including automotive, manufacturing, and financial services. Notably, he spearheaded a buy-side transaction for the acquisition of a leading manufacturing company in Nigeria and worked on the HoldCo structuring of a leading Banking Group.

Jeremiah holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from Howard University (US).

Adewale has over 10 years of experience in statutory audit, tax, and accounting. At Alpha African Advisory, he plays a major role in the preparation of monthly management reports, and liaison with tax consultants, external auditors, and vendors.

Prior to Alpha African Advisory, he worked at Abax-OOSA Professionals and Pedabo Associates Limited, where his responsibilities included team-leading statutory audit assignments, process & compliance audits, establishing and monitoring internal control processes.

Adewale graduated with a Second-Class Upper Honours in Accounting from the Redeemer’s University, Nigeria, and is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).

Mayowa is at the forefront of driving transformative solutions to empower SMEs through his leadership of the product and technology team. With a comprehensive background in product development, strategy, UX design, insight & analytics, and efficient product delivery, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role.

Prior to joining Alpha African Advisory, he made significant contributions as a key member of the digital channels team at Union Bank. During his tenure, he spearheaded strategy, insight & analytics efforts across five diverse business units within the department. His management of various solutions led to increased adoption and revenue growth.

Mayowa earned his bachelor’s degree in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University.

Nancy is a Marketing and Communications Specialist. At Alpha African, Nancy is instrumental in the branding and communication efforts of the organisation.

Before joining AAA, Nancy managed a successful digital marketing firm, where she was responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies, driving sales and analysing data for a range of clients across sectors including finance, real estate, and FMCG.

Nancy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Caritas University and her Master’s degree in Media and Marketing Communications from the Pan Atlantic University School of Media and Communication.

Abdulwahab has experience in providing financial advisory services for buy-side transactions. His experience covers asset financing, Islamic financing and due diligence. At Alpha African Advisory, he plays a key role in the execution of financial advisory and policy advisory mandates.

Prior to joining Alpha African Advisory, he worked as an Investment Analyst in Sterling Bank Plc’s Non-Interest Banking division where he was responsible for reviewing investment opportunities in sectors such as health, education, agriculture, renewable energy, transportation, telecommunications, consumer goods, infrastructure, and real estate.

Abdulwahab holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Birmingham City University (UK) where he graduated with a first-class and a Master’s degree in Business Economics and Finance from Aston Business School, Birmingham (UK). He is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Joshua has experience in providing strategic transaction advisory services for buy-side transactions. His expertise includes growth strategy development for start-ups, capital raising, strategic partnership structuring and due diligence. At Alpha African Advisory, he plays a key role in executing transaction advisory and fundraising mandates.

Prior to joining Alpha African Advisory, he worked as an Investment Associate at an investment fund, where he was responsible for identifying investment opportunities, leading investment analysis, advising on acquisitions and mentoring analysts.

Joshua holds a B.Sc. Ed Economics (First Class Honours) from Obafemi Awolowo University (Nigeria) and a Master’s degree in Finance and Investment (with Distinction) from Loughborough University (UK). He is an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)

At Alpha African Advisory, Veronica plays a supporting role in the team, producing research reports, preparing pitch documents and other relevant transaction documentation to assist deal execution.

Prior to joining Alpha African Advisory, she worked as an Investment Banking Analyst at Pierpont Capital and Advisory Limited, where she was responsible for covering the oil and gas sector.

Veronica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

At Alpha African Advisory, Abdullahi assists with research and the preparation of transaction documents.

Prior to joining Alpha African Advisory, Abdulahi gained experience as an investment banking analyst by working on buy-side transactions for multiple sectors including banking, health, and mining by reviewing investment opportunities.

Abdullahi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Mathematics from the Federal University of Technology, Akure

Iyanuoluwa is a Financial Analyst at Alpha African Advisory. She majorly prepares comparative industry analysis, investment documents for deals execution and evaluates financial data to provide insights for decision making.

Prior to joining Alpha African Advisory, she worked as a Finance intern in Ideas House Marketing Company, where she was responsible for preparing requisitions, invoice preparation and reconciling bank statements.

Iyanuoluwa graduated with a First-Class degree in Accounting from Covenant University, Ogun state. She is currently writing her ACCA (“Association of Chartered Certified Accountants”).