2025 Board of Governors Elections

About the Election

The election process for CFA Society Nigeria’s next Board of Governors will be conducted online from February 10 to March 21, 2025. To be eligible to vote, you must be a Regular or Affiliate member of CFA Society Nigeria with a paid membership for the FY25 calendar year. Following the Society’s Byelaws, the Board of Trustees (BOT) has constituted an Electoral Committee to oversee and conduct the elections. We encourage all members to review each candidate’s profile before voting to make an informed decision.

Nominations Criteria

The Nominations Committee will screen candidates for all Board positions against some objective criteria. These criteria are accessible here

Election Criteria and Nominations Process

Only active regular members of the Society in good standing are eligible to vote and be voted for in line with the Society’s Byelaws. Active membership means being current in the payment of the Society dues.
The positions to be filled on the BOG include President, Vice President, and 5 Governor positions. A detailed description of the roles can be found in article 9 of our Society’s Byelaws.
All candidates for elections may:

Self-nominate
Be nominated for elections by third parties. To be eligible, third-party candidates must be nominated by

- - at least one regular member in good standing, consent to the nomination, and submit a nomination form as the electoral committee prescribes.
For third-party nominations, active Regular, Affiliate, Charter-pending, and Candidate members can nominate people for Board positions. The nominee must, however, be a CFA charterholder whose society status is active.
All nominations will be screened by the Electoral Committee created by the BOT using the Society Elections Nominations Criteria. Only persons who successfully pass the screening process shall be candidates in the election.
Voting during the election will be done electronically. The electronic voting platform will be advised ahead of the elections.

2025 Board of Governors Election Timetable

Date	Milestone
10 February 2025	Election Notice to Members
12 February 2025	Commencement of Nominations
19 February 2025	Third-Party Nominations Close
21 February 2025	Self-Nominations Close
26 February 2025	Announcement of Candidates for Election
27 February 2025	Election Campaigns Kick-Off
7 & 8 March 2025	Virtual Candidates’ Chat/Campaign Session
14 March 2025	Election Day
15 March 2025	Announcement of Results
17 March 2025	Election Run-Off (if required)
18 March 2025	Run-Off Results Announcement
21 March 2025	Handover & Swearing-in of New Board of Governors

Meet the Candidates

Position of the President

Chuka Maduabum, CFA

Chuka is a passionate investment professional committed to transforming Nigeria’s finance industry and mentoring the next generation of leaders. With a strong record of leadership, he has been instrumental in the CFA Society Nigeria, serving as Chair of the Programming Committee, General Secretary of the Board of Governors, and Vice President...Read more

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Razaq Ahmed, CFA

“Cooperative team leader with strong planning, analytical, and implementation skills; builder with proven ability to lead teams, coordinate programs, and drive initiative to a successful conclusion; certified investment professional, pioneer, innovator, and financial technology leader; teacher with ability to interact and build rapport with individuals of all ages and diverse cultures”...Read more

Position of Vice President

Leah Sawa, CFA

Leah is an accomplished finance professional with over 23 years of experience spanning banking, sustainable finance, portfolio management and risk management. She currently serves as Special Assistant to the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Development Finance and Special Projects, where she provides strategic support on policy and operational matters...Read more

Dr Odiri Ogini, CFA

Dr. Odiri Oginni is a seasoned corporate executive with over 19 years of experience in the financial services sector, known for her expertise in investment management, business transformation, and market leadership. As the CEO of United Capital Asset Management Limited, Limited, she has successfully positioned the firm as a leading player in the industry, overseeing total assets...Read more

Position of Governors (5 Vacancies)

Bukola Akerele, CFA

Bukola Akerele stands as a distinguished financial professional with an illustrious career spanning over two decades in the banking industry. Her academic journey began at the University of Ibadan, where she earned a BSc in 1999, and she furthered her educational pursuits with an MBA from the University of Liverpool Abidemi's dedication to excellence is evident in her array of professional....Read more

Kike Mesubi, CFA

Kike Mesubi, CFA, is the pioneer Managing Director of RMB Nigeria Asset Management. She successfully led the team to build a green field asset management in Nigeria with assets under management in excess of N60billion and delivered profit in its first year of operation defying the J-curve expectations of starts up. She is a distinguished finance professional with extensive experience in portfolio...Read more

Frank Nnamka, CFA

Frank Nnamka, CFA, has built a career defined by excellence, leadership, and commitment to the advancement of finance professionals in Nigeria. Over the past six years, he has served in various roles within the CFA Society Nigeria, consistently demonstrating his dedication. Currently, as the Treasurer of CFA Society Nigeria, Frank has played a pivotal role in driving the Society’s growth, financial...Read more

Olumuyiwa Adebayo, CFA

Olumuyiwa Adebayo, a luminary in the finance sector, wields a remarkable array of expertise spanning financial reporting, risk management, taxation, and adherence to international financial norms. His academic portfolio boasts a diverse education, from a Higher National Diploma in Business Administration and Management at Yaba College of Technology to a Bachelor’s Degree in....Read more

Samuel Sule, CFA

Samuel Sule is the CEO of Renaissance Capital Africa, a leading independent Africa-focused investment banking and markets franchise with offerings across capital financing, mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, sales & trading and brokerage. He has strong experience working across international and domestic capital markets as well as providing advisory services for sovereign and...Read more

Taiwo Olatunji, CFA

Taiwo Olatunji is the Group Head, Investment Banking of Coronation Merchant Bank, and the current Secretary of Treasury of the Association of Issuing Houses of Nigeria. Taiwo is an experienced professional with over 18 years work experience in Financial Advisory, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Finance and Project Management. Taiwo has an extensive experience ....Read more

Wale Okunrinboye, CFA

Wale Okunrinboye is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in asset management, pension fund administration, and financial market strategy. With a strong background in macroeconomic analysis, portfolio management, and regulatory advocacy, Wale has been instrumental in shaping Nigeria’s investment landscape. Currently serving as a senior executive at Access...Read more