
Meet our leaders

Collins Chikeluba
Chairman

Collins Chikeluba
Chairman
Mr. Collins Chikeluba is presently the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of G.M.O. & Co. Limited. He has business interest in America, Europe, China, India and United Arab Emirates that span across various sectors of the economy, which include, Real estate, Transportation, Hospitality, Insurance, Micro Finance, Mortgages, Oil & Gas, Aviation, Construction, Trading, Manufacturing and Banking sectors.
Mr Collins Chikeluba has attended several management and leadership course across the world including in Harvard Business School USA, Columbia Business School USA, Wharton Business School USA, IMD Business School, Lausanne, Switzerland, Lagos Business School, oil & gas seminars in the UK, and several courses in Nigeria.
He holds a B.L in Law, a Juris Doctor (JD), B.SC. in Business Administration and a Master of Finance.

Nonso Okpala
Group Managing Director/ CEO

Nonso Okpala
Group Managing Director/ CEO
Mr. Nonso Okpala is the Group Managing Director/CEO of VFD Group Plc. He was previously the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Heirs Holdings, an African proprietary Investment Company. Charged with the design and implantation of Heirs Holdings’ financial strategy, he played a pivotal role in implanting the turnaround/establishment strategy of its investee companies. With over nine years’ experience in the Nigerian Financial service industry working with reputable companies like KPMG, BGL and UBA, he has gained significant knowledge of key finance concepts from Audit, Finance and Administration to Investment Banking. He is a member (ACA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
He holds a B.Sc. in Marketing from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

Helen Onasanya
Non Executive Director

Helen Onasanya
Non Executive Director
She attended the Lagos State College of Science and Technology (now Lagos State University of science & Technology), where she graduated with Higher National Diploma (HND) in Insurance & Actuarial Science in 1988. Her aspirations led her thereafter to the United Kingdom, where she gained invaluable work experience, before returning to Nigeria to establish her own business enterprise. Her entrepreneurial venture, now recognized as one of Nigeria’s foremost cosmetics, toiletries and food import & distribution brand, stands as a testament to her dedication and hard work. With numerous establishments spanning the country, her business has achieved significant growth and prominence under her leadership and has now expanded to include real estate development.

Adeniyi Adenubi
Non Executive Director

Adeniyi Adenubi
Non Executive Director
Adeniyi is a Director at VFD Microfinance Bank. Adeniyi is a financier and an investor with more than 15 years’ experience in Institutional and Corporate banking, Investment management and consulting. His vast experience in the financial sector comes from working in Private equity, Venture Capital, and Financial Advisory in some of the top firms in London, and as an Executive Director in VFD Group in Lagos.
He serves on the boards of several companies with total value in excess of $2b. He is the Chairman of Anchoria Asset Mgt and a Non-Executive Director on the boards of PiggyVest Ltd, InterSwitch-E’Clat Ltd, ArtSplit Global and many others.
He also serves as a Trustee of several charitable organizations including the Guest Artist Studio (A Yinka Shonibare foundation).
He is a Harvard Business School alumni of the Owner President Management program.

Yahaya Maikori
Non Executive Director

Yahaya Maikori
Non Executive Director
A Warwick MBA trained strategist and project planner, able to focus on short-term delivery whilst balancing long-term business and reputation objectives. Other qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Design (Graphics) from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, UK and several certifications.
He is a Chartered Member, UK Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR), Member of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) , Member of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Member/2020 Sub-Head Editorial and Communications Committee, Women in Business and Management (WIMBIZ), a Partner of 700 Club Nigeria - CBN Africa, Member/Supporter, Girls Brigade of Nigeria, Member of Nigerian Red Cross Society, Alumni of African Leadership Forum (ALF).
Experienced and academically qualified in brand development and visual identity, passionate about establishing corporate brand uniqueness and awareness for diverse industries. Keen on ensuring ethical practice and related regulatory compliance as a perquisite to building and maintaining a positive reputation across businesses, thereby achieving value and bottom-line results.

Gbenga Omolokun
Non Executive Director

Gbenga Omolokun
Non Executive Director
Gbenga Omolokun has over fifteen (15) years of business process, technology and strategy experience across various industries including Manufacturing, Financial Services, Public Sector and Pharmaceuticals. He previously worked with KPMG Advisory Services as a manager in the Technology division. He oversaw numerous projects, notably the ERP implementation for a large manufacturing company across 11 locations and 9 Countries.
Mr. Omolokun holds a degree in Mathematics from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile- lfe, Osun State, Nigeria. Gbenga is skilled in establishing and scaling new businesses and ventures.

Rotimi Awofisibe
Managing Director

Rotimi Awofisibe
Managing Director
Rotimi Awofisibe is a highly accomplished and resourceful chartered accountant and tax expert with extensive experience. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a remarkable track record in implementing transformative financial strategies and possesses exceptional analytical and conceptual skills.
Of notable significance, Awofisibe was part of a team of finance experts that served as Technical Assistant to the Lagos State Commissioner for Finance from 2019 to 2022. During this period, they devised and implemented a remarkable financial strategy, propelling Lagos State to become one of the highest-performing revenue-generating states with a resilient and self-sustaining economy.
Awofisibe holds a degree in Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, where he graduated with Second Class Honours (Upper Division). He has also received professional training in accounting and taxation and is an associate member of both the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation.