Who We Are
About Cowry Asset Management
We are a leading SEC-licensed investment banking firm serving individuals, businesses, and governments across Africa.
Est. Lagos, Nigeria
2005
A Leading SEC-Licensed Investment Banking Firm
Cowry Asset Management Limited is a leading investment banking firm licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), delivering customised investment solutions across multiple sectors for individuals, businesses, and governments across Africa.
With a focus on financial inclusion and wealth creation, we combine deep market expertise with innovative strategies through our eight specialised subsidiaries, making us a true financial supermarket built for Africa.
- SEC-licensed and fully regulated by the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission
- Headquartered in Victoria Island, Lagos with offices in Abuja and Port Harcourt
- Serving individuals, businesses, and governments across Africa since 2005
- 8 specialised subsidiaries covering all key financial sectors
What Drives Us Every Day
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Board of Directors
Led by a distinguished board of industry veterans committed to excellence, integrity, and stakeholder value.
Sunday Abel Oji (PhD)
Chairman / Non-Executive Director
A professional engineer, educationist, and successful entrepreneur with a doctorate from Warsaw University of Technology. CEO of Octopol Nigeria Limited, with 22+ years spanning academia and business.
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Johnson Chukwu (B.Sc, MBA, FCA, FCTI)
Group Managing Director
Founder and GMD of Cowry Asset Management. Former pioneer CEO of Guardian Express Trust Limited and Deputy General Manager of Spring Bank Plc. Fellow of ICAN and the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
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Charles Sanni (B.Sc, M.Sc, MBA)
Executive Director
Seasoned banker with 30+ years across treasury management, credit, structured finance, and banking operations. Former pioneer MD/CEO of GTB-AM Pensions; currently also MD/CEO of Cowry Treasurers Limited.
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Josiah Samuel (MBA, Adv. Dip. Mgt)
Non-Executive Director
Group Managing Director of Coscharis Group, sole distributor of BMW Vehicles in Nigeria. A corporate strategist with deep expertise in acquisitions, turnaround management, and corporate restructuring.
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Florence Boma Ayomide Alabi (OON, SAN)
Independent Non-Executive Director
Founding Partner of Primera Africa Legal. Specialises in International Tax Law, Maritime Law, and M&A. Former President of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association (2011–2013), the first woman in its 50-year history.
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Tijjani Mohammed Borodo (LLB, BL, LL.M, FIoD)
Independent Non-Executive Director
Pioneer Company Secretary of FBN Holdings Plc, overseeing its NSE Premium Board listing in 2015. Principal Partner of Tijjani M. Borodo & Associates with offices in Lagos and Abuja.
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Mike Chukwu (B.Sc, FCA, ACTI)
Independent Non-Executive Director
Former MD/CEO of Spring Bank Plc, leading the successful merger of 6 banks in 2005. First Prize ICAN award winner and Fellow. Has attended programmes at Harvard Business School and Lagos Business School.
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Bayo Williams Olugbemi (BSc, MBA, MSc)
Independent Non-Executive Director
MD/CEO of First Registrars & Investor Services Limited with 38+ years in investment banking and capital markets. Immediate Past President/Chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.
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Francis Chukwuemeka Ezeonu (PhD, Professor)
Non-Executive Director
Professor with dual appointments at Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Former foundation Vice-Chancellor of Hezekiah University and former INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Imo State (2017–2022).
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