Leadership
Management Team
Our executive team combines decades of collective experience with the strategic minds and passion to shape our vision.
Egie Akpata (Director)
Egie has over 22 years of international experience in banking, real estate and energy.
Prior to joining UCML, Egie worked at UBA Capital as Head, Capital Markets where he was responsible for all aspects of origination, execution and sales of over N150 billion in debt and equity offerings.
Prior to UBA Capital, he was at BGL Plc where he was pioneer Chief Investment Officer of BGL Private Equity before heading the Structured Finance Division.
Prior to relocating to Nigeria in 2008, Egie was Assistant Vice President in the Global Markets Division of Deutsche Bank AG in New York. He worked on mandates for origination, structuring and execution of financial advisory and structured finance transactions including mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, recapitalizations and securitizations for middle market companies.
Before moving to New York, Egie had held middle management roles at Bank of Montreal, Enbridge Pipelines and Ernst & Young in Canada. Egie holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from the Nottingham Trent University, UK and a M.Sc. in Accounting from The University of Saskatchewan, Canada. He is a qualified accountant and holds the CPA, ACA and FCCA designations.
Motunrayo Olajide-Oladimeji (Director, COO)
Tunrayo holds LLb (Hons) from the City, University of London, United Kingdom and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2009. She holds a Bachelor degree in Finance and Masters in International Law and Diplomacy (MILD) both from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Prior to joining UCML, she worked as a Counsel with the law firm of Shinkafi, Kusamotu, Olojo & Co, Lagos, OMBC Solicitors and BSO Solicitors in London as Legal Assistant/Law Office Manager, and had her pupillage with SimmonsCooper Partners, Lagos.
She is a member of the International Bar Association, Nigerian Bar Association, a life member of the Nigerian Society of International Law and Associate member of International Centre for Dispute Resolution- Young & International (ICDR Y&I), and a member for Society for Corporate Governance, Nigeria.
Wasiu Amusa (Financial Controller)
With over a decade of experience in the financial industry, Wasiu Amusa is a seasoned professional known for his proven track record. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Lagos and a Diploma in Accountancy from Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), which form the foundation of his educational background.
Throughout his career, Wasiu has successfully navigated various roles, with a notable focus in Finance and Accounting. This diverse experience has sharpened his skills and provided him with a comprehensive of financial intricacies.
As a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Wasiu demonstrates a strong commitment to professional excellence and continuous development in the field.
Ifeoluwa Ademeso
With years of experience in the Nigerian capital markets, Ifeoluwa’s Investment Banking dexterity comprise raising capital, providing financial advisory services for restructuring; with a core focus on raising debt financing for corporates and subnationals.
With this repository, she has aided her clientele in raising debt capital totalling c.400 billion.
Ifeoluwa holds a Bachelors degree in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.