Our People
Our team consists of skilled and highly experienced professionals.
We uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in all our operations. Meet the people driving RIPLE’s mission.
Leadership
- Experience: Prior roles at Société Générale, Denham Capital, Morgan Stanley, and Citi covering investment banking and private equity.
- Current Role: Managing Director & CEO, NSIA
- Education: Oxford University – M.Eng, Engineering Sciences
Aminu Umar-Sadiq
Board Chairman
- Engr. Mustafa Bello – Independent Non-Executive Director
- Experience: Previously served as Minister of Commerce, CEO of NIPC, along with prior Board roles at Eskom SA and Friesland Campina WAMCO.
- Current Role: Board Chairman, Zenith Bank
- Education: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria – B.Eng., Civil Engineering
Engr. Mustafa Bello
Non-Executive Director
- Experience: Prior senior roles at Cornerstone Insurance, T-Mobile US and King & Spalding LLP (Washington DC).
- Current Role: General Manager, Commercial Legal, MTN Nigeria
- Education: University of Benin – LLB, Emory School of Law – LL.M, IMD – Executive MBA
Ifeoma Vera Utah
Non Executive Director
- Experience: Previously CEO of Axxela, CEO of Oando Gas & Power, Group Executive Director at Oando and Executive Director at Access Bank
- Current Role: Group CEO, SAYS Energy
- Education: Obafemi Awolowo University – BSc, Economics, University of Lagos – MSc, Economics
Mobolaji Osunsanya
Non Executive Director
- Experience: Prior roles at Honeywell Group and NSIA covering Infrastructure investment and project development.
- Current Role: Chief Executive Officer, RIPLE
- Education: Federal University of Technology, Minna – B.Eng., King’s College London – Executive MBA (ongoing)
Yusuf Umar
Managing Director
- Experience: Over 30 years in corporate services.
- Current Role: General Counsel, NSIA
- Education: University of Nigeria – LLB (Hons), University of Nigeria – Masters in Law
Ezinwa Okoroafor
Company Secretary