Board of Directors
Mrs. Femi Owopetu - Chairman
Mrs. Olufemi Owopetu is the current Chairman after the demise of Captain Paul M. Thahal. She holds B.Sc (Accounting) from the University of Miduguri and a Masters degree in Banking & Finance from the University of Lagos. Mrs. Owopetu also belongs to the following professional bodies: Fellow, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA), Associate Members, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (ACS), Associate Member, Certified Pension Institute of Nigeria (PIN), Member, Treasurers Dealership Certificate (TDC), Member, Money Market Association of Nigeria (MMAM). She has worked in the following organizations: Consolidated Discounts Limited (1996-Sept. 2013), Touche Ross & Co. (Chartered Accountants), United Kingdom (1990 – 1992), Peat Marwick Ani Ogunde & Co. (Chartered Accountants) (1988- 1990). Mrs. Owopetu, a Chartered Accountant has attended courses at both local and international levels. She is married and blessed with children. Her hobbies include; Reading, Travelling and Meeting people.
Mr. Okunlade O. Kayode – Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Okunlade O. Kayode is the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer. A graduate of Banking & Finance from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye. A stockbroker with over 13 years working experience in the capital market, Mr. Okunlade is an Associate of both the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria (ACS) & Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (ACIB). Before joining Mission Securities Limited, Mr. Okunlade worked with Dominion Trust Ltd as a Research Analyst and left the firm in 2011 as Head, Asset Mgt. He also worked briefly with Regency Asset Mgt Ltd. He has attended a number of Management Courses including: Strategic Planning Course, Interpersonal Skill for enhanced communication, Personal Financial Planning, Financial Futures and Options among others.
Mr. Chidi Ofong - Director
Mr. Chidi Ofong, a retired Diplomat, accomplished Economist and Business Administrator, has served the nation in several capacities as The Chief Executive Officer of the National Directorate of Employment.
Mr. Lookman Oladimeji Ismail - Director
Mr. Lookman has a wide range of financial expertise, with an MBA in accounting from the University of Lagos. He has worked in a number of financial institutions such as First Bank Plc. as Head Trader and as group head of the Treasury and Financial Institutions Group - Sterling Bank Plc.
Mr. Yusufu D. Pam – Director
Mr. Yusufu Davou Pam is an accomplished Economist, Banker and Administrator. A holder of B.Sc. Economics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,1982 and Masters in Business Administration from University of Abuja, 2008 respectively. He has held various top management positions with several years’ career, leadership and management experiences in both Public & Private Sectors. He belongs to several professional Association Bodies such as, a member at Nigerian Economic Society (MNESI) lbadan, Institute of Directors Nigeria (M.IoD) Lagos and Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM) Lagos