OUR CORPORATE PROFILE
Regency Assets Management Limited (“RAML”) was incorporated as a private limited liability company on the 5th of March 2004. The company commenced operations on 7th October 2004 as a full-fledge Assets Management firm dedicated to the deepening of the Nigerian financial system through the provision of a broad range of sophisticated products and services.
The company is an active dealing member of The Nigeria Stock Exchange and is duly licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), thus positioning the company as a dynamic player in the capital market segment of the Nigerian financial system.
Our present authorized and paid –up share capital stands at 1, 500, 000,000 ordinary shares of N1.00 each and N875, 000,000 respectively.
“RAML” is a product of the enterprise, vision and fusion of minds of a team of Nigerian Entrepreneurs, financial technocrats, young, versatile, highly qualified and experienced professionals who are driven by the urge to contribute towards the development of the Nigerian Financial system to a standard that is comparable to international best practices.
To achieve these, we are committed to a long-term conservative growth, controlled risk, investor confidence, confidentiality of transactions and prudent management of resources.
Without a doubt, we are in the top list of stockbroking and assets management firms in Nigeria in terms of competence, professionalism, capacity and service delivery. Our operations are modern, fully computerized and we have appropriate communication tools, which make dealing with us simple, rewarding and worthwhile.
CORPORATE CORE VALUESAND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Regency operations are conducted based on the following core values and guiding principles, which seek to:
PROFILE OF THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
The management team is made of a crop of highly talented and sufficiently exposed professionals who are committed to creatively and aggressively developing financial/ investments products and services aimed at satisfying the various finance requirements of both the domestic and global target markets
MR. GABRIEL OLUSEGUN OMOWAYE - MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mr. Gabriel Olusegun Omowaye – Managing Director/CEO. Mr. Omowaye holds a Bachelors Degree in Economics (1988) from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from University of Ado. He has acquired over twelve years experience in capital market operations. His Stock Broking career started at FIS Securities Limited in 1990 where he worked as an Investment Analyst. He rose to the rank of Manager, Head of Corporate Finance in 1995 and later moved to General Securities and Finance Company Ltd as a Senior Manager in charge of corporate finance. He is an authorized dealing clerk of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers. Before joining the company he was the Managing Director/CEO of Forte Asset Management Limited.
At various times during his career, he attended comprehensive training courses/seminars amongst which are on Investment Banking, Merger and Acquisition; Capital Issues; Assets Securitization; Proper pricing of Stocks in the secondary market; Superior Selling Skills Training Programme; Effective Marketing of Financial Services, Mastering Bonds etc
MR. AYO BISIRIYU -GENERAL MANAGER – FINANCIAL SERVICES
Ayo is the General Manager – Financial Services of Regency Assets Management Limited. A Fellow Chartered Accountant, an Associate of The Institute of Bankers in Ireland and a Financial Analyst. He has a Master in Finance from National College of Ireland, B.Sc. Accounting from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Diploma in Computer Science – University of Lagos, ‘Microsoft Specialists and Expert’ and ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) from National Training and Development Institute (now National Learning Network), Ireland. Ayo is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers in Nigeria.
Ayo’s working experience spanned through public and private sectors. He has over two decades working experience of which over a decade was in the financial services. He is a Director/CEO of Silverstone Finance Limited, Ireland (a financial services provider in the Republic of Ireland licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland) and a Director of Oceanwave Asset Management, Ireland.
He has worked in the Global Transaction Banking of HSBC Bank Plc where he manages teams of accountants in Dublin, Kolkata & Colombo, co-ordinating the activities of different departments and inputs from different countries into different Investment Funds (Mutual Fund, Hedge Fund and Unit Trust) of various strategies and structures. He has also worked with Northern Trust, Ireland (an American Investment Bank) where he also managed the statutory/financial reporting of various Investment Funds. Prior to these, he worked with Donovan Kenny and Co. (Chartered Accountants), Ireland and in the Finance Department of Information Security Management and Rehab Recycling, Ireland.
Preceding the above, Ayo worked as Head of Financial Services, Head of Treasury and Head of Risk Management at Cornerstone Asset Management Limited, a subsidiary of Cornerstone Insurance Plc. Other organisations Ayo worked are Tropics Finance & Investment Company Limited, Marketing & Media Limited and Lagos State Teaching Services Commission.
Ayo has attended various courses including management, financial services, leadership and marketing both in Nigeria and Ireland. He lectures the professional and higher level of education students. His humanitarian services includes lecturing/participating in Junior Achievement Programmes. He was the Secretary General and the Financial Secretary of Nigerians In Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE), Ireland Chapter.
MR. ADEMUYIWA J. ABUBAKAR: HEAD, WEALTH CREATION
Mr. Abubakar holds a B.Sc. (Hons) degree in Geography and an MBA degree in Business Administration in 1986 and 1990 respectively both from the University of Ilorin. He is an Associate Member of the Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered). He commenced his working career in 1990 with Metropolitan Industries Limited as a Banking/Public Relations Officer. Before joining Regency Assets Management Limited, he worked variously with Nucleus Securities & Finance Limited, Dominion Trust Limited and later Intercontinental Securities Limited between 2001 and 2005 where he held several positions amongst which were Head of Trade Finance Unit (Credit & Marketing), Manager, Abuja Branch Office and Manager/Head of Business Development, Port Harcourt Branch Office.
He has over 17 years experience in the non-banking sub-sector of the Nigerian Financial Industry covering stock broking, Credit & Marketing and Business Development. He has also attended several developmental courses in Marketing of Financial Services, Advance Credit Management, and Regulation of Pension Funds in Nigeria: Issues and Benefits amongst others.
SUNDAY E.O. OSAGIE (CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER)
Mr. Sunday E.O. Osagie started his career as a Banker with Nigerian Intercontinental Merchant Bank Limited (now Intercontinental Bank Plc), between 1992 and 2004 and served in various capacities (i.e. Human Resources, Internal Control, Energy & Telecom, Consumer Division). Due to his competence and integrity, he was seconded to Equity Bank of Nigeria Limited when Intercontinental Bank took over the platform in 1996. He joined BGL Securities Limited 2007 and served as Technical Adviser to the Managing Director and later moved to head Festac Branch, the position he held before joining us at Regency Assets Management Limited in 2011. He had Diploma in Secretarial Studies and also graduates of Economics from Enugu State University of Technology.
EHIMAH MICHAEL E – HEAD, FINANCE & ADMIN
Ehimah Michael. E attended Edo State University where he obtained B.Sc in Accounting & Finance. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigerian (ICAN), Associate member of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) – Chartered. Ehimah started his career in 1999 as an Assistant Accountant with Generations Healthcare International Limited Lagos from where he joined Ernok Ventures Limited, Lagos as a Deputy Manager, Accounts.He is a pioneer member of Regency Assets Management Limited since inception in 2004. He has attended several comprehensive training courses on various aspects of Accounting, Auditing, Capital Market Operations and Finance.
MR. IYAFOKHAI ISAAC – HEAD, IT
Mr. Isaac Iyafokhai graduated with a BSc. Degree in Electronics/Computer Engineering from the Lagos State University in 1998. He began his career as a system Support Engineer at Afrijet Airlines Limited in 1999 and subsequently with Oak Computers Limited as Assistant IT Manager until 2007, when he joined Global Asset Protection Nigeria Limited as Operation/Technical Manager. He joined the services of Regency Assets Management Limited in 2008.
Mr. Iyafokhai has attended various training programmes in areas including Data Base Management; Web Application Development and Integration; Networking and Security. Currently pursuing M.Sc in Information Technology.
MR. OBATOLA RICHARD OLUFEMI- RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Obatola Richard Olufemi holds a B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture from the University of Ibadan in 1985 and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ilorin in 1997.
MR SOLOMON O. ABIOYE - HEAD INTERNAL CONTROL.
Holds a bachelor degree in accounting (Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma in 2003) and masters dregree in Business Administration (MBA) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomoso in 2007.
He commenced his stockbroking career at Lighthous Assets Management Limited (formaly Rims Securities Limited) in 1993 He has worked in other non-financial sectors such as Ministry of Finance & Economic Planning, Oyo State (1980 -1981) and Karrington group of companies as internal auditor (2003 - 2008)
MRS. DEBORAH DAIRO - COMPLIANT/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 
Deborah is a barrister and solicitor of the supreme court of the federal republic of Nigeria(2006) and holds an LL.B degree from the University of Lagos,Akoka, Yaba,lagos(2004) and presently in University of Lagos rounding up her Masters in Law Programme (LLM).
At various times during her career, she has attended training courses most especially during her working experience as a consumer sales team leader in first city monument bank pl c 2008-2011. She has also worked in the legal department of Elizade Nigeria ltd, admin/corporate department of Robert Johnson Tech ltd and did her Chamber Attache in Festus Keyamo chambers (2005).
OUR PEOPLE
We are a company of multitalented and dedicated people grounded in the basic principle of customer focus, teamwork, integrity and responsible citizenry. Our focus is on cultivating and managing relationships while our core values are expertise, innovations and ability to adapt and respond to the client needs.
We are distinguished by our professionalism, strong team work ethics and commitment to building relationship based on trust, integrity and transparency.
OUR DIRECTORS
PASTOR ADEWALE ADEOYE GBOLAHAN.
Mr. Adewale A.G. was a Banker and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN). He started his career as a Banker with Union Bank of Nigeria Plc in 1983. He left the services of Union Bank in 1989 to join Nigerian International Merchant Bank Limited (now Intercontinental Bank Plc) as the first Chief Inspector of the bank. Between 1991 and 1996, he served the Bank in various capacities at Management Level.
Due to his professional achievements and integrity, he was seconded to Equity Bank of Nigeria Limited in 1996 as the Head of Banking Service. He was promoted Deputy General Manager (1998) and General Manager (2000).
Mr. Adewale, being an intelligent and a brilliant banker moved up the career ladder as an Executive Director of the Bank in charge of Corporate Banking in January 2001, the position he occupied till his retirement from the Bank in February 2003. He is presently the Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Adelaide Resources Nigeria Limited.
JONATHAN TAYO OKUBOTE
Mr. Tayo Okubote is a graduate of Economics from the University of Ibadan with First Class in 1972. He holds an MBA in Management Sciences from the Columbia University, New York, USA (1977).
Mr. Okubote has attended many professional Training and Courses both in Nigeria and abroad. Amongst which are: Workshop on Budgeting in the Public Sector by Harvard University, Boston, USA, 1992; Course in Corporate Governance in Turbulent world at European Management School, University of Surrey, Guildford England, UK, 2000. Others are: Course in Senior Management with Philips Consulting, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2003; Stock Market Activities (Global Economic and Legal Frame Work, Marketing of Financial Services and Stockbrokerage Rule and Practices) for Stock Market Agents by Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers, 2005.
He is a seasoned Public Servant. Mr. Okubote started his working career with the Federal Office of Statistics in 1972 as Assistant Statistical Officer in training. In Sept. 1993, he moved to Centre for Management Development, Lagos as Management Research Officer Grade II. He was transferred to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in 1979 as Assistant Chief Economist. And from Dec. 1979 to Dec. 1984 he was Head of Sales Planning Section of NAPIMS now Crude oil Sales Division. Mr. Okubote retired from Public Service in 2003 after 35 years of active service as Group General Manager, Corporate Planning and Development Division, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
Mr. Okubote has a good experience in Board Room politics. He was appointed a Non-Executive Director of a number of companies, amongst which are M-I Nigeria Limited (an Oil service company) 1999 -2004; Stallion Properties and Development Company Limited, 2002 -2004. Others are Nigeria LNG Company Limited, 1999-2001 and Bonny Gas Transport Limited, a Subsidiary of NLNG Company, 1999-2001. He is currently the Managing Director, Kristal-Tee Consulting Limited (a company that specializes in Oil & Gas, Capital Market and Real Estate).
Mr. Tayo Okubote is an awardee of many scholastic honors. He was the best student in Economics at the University of Ibadan, 1972; UAC prize for Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ibadan, 1972 and Faculty prize for the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ibadan, 1972.
He is happily married with children.
PRINCE (ENGR.) YEMISI SHYLLON:
Prince (Engr.) Yemisi Shyllon is a graduate of Engineering from the University of Ibadan with Upper Division in 1977. He holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing Management from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife (1980). Prince Yemisi also obtained BL and LLB (Upper Division) from the University of Lagos and Nigeria Law School respectively.
Prince (Engr.) Yemisi Shyllon is a fellow of a number of prestigious professional institutes amongst which are: Institute of Directors of Nigeria (affiliate, UK); Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE); Nigerian Institute of Management (FNIM). Others are Chartered institute of Marketing, UK (FCIM); National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (FNIM) and Nigerian Institute of Agricultural Engineers.
He is a Member of the British Institute of Management (MBIM); Council of Registered Engineers (COREN) and Nigerian Bar Association. He is also a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He is an Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria (ACIS) and an Authorized Dealing Member of the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
Prince (Engr.) Yemisi Shyllon has a towering experience in Board Room politics. He is the Principal Partner, Adedoyin & Co. (1992 to date); Chairman, Claude-C Automotives Limited (1994 to Date), Director, Thai Farms International Limited (2007 to Date). He is the Chairman Board of Directors, Niger Vision Technical Company Limited (2006 to date). He was Marketing Director Designate, Nigerite limited, (1983 -1984) and Executive Director (Marketing) Nigerite Limited 1984 to 2007.
Prince (Engr.) Shyllon has attended many Workshops and professional Courses both locally and overseas. He has authored and delivered many scholarly professional papers, some of which have been published in Journals and Newspapers. He has also presented many papers at Seminars and Workshops.
A widely traveled professional, Prince Yemisi has visited a number countries in all the continents of the world.
He is happily married with three children.
MR. OMOTAYO MUFUTAU BABALAKIN
Mr. Babalakin is an architect of great repute. He is the founding Partner of Klif Consulting, a renowned Architectural Partnership providing Architectural, Building consultancy and Project Management Services to high profile clientele.
Mr. Babalakin is a Director in a number of companies amongst which are Building Consultants Limited and Structural Design Consultants Limited which specialize in providing Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Civil and Structural Design Services in the Nigerian Building industry. He has over 22 years of significant experience in Hospitality, Institutional, Commercial and Educational Projects both in Nigeria and Ghana.
Mr. Babalakin holds a B Sc. (second Class Upper) and M Sc. in Architecture both from the Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria. He is also holds a Graduate Diploma in Energy Studies (Climate Responsive Architecture) from the famous Architectural Association School, London. He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Architects and currently the Secretary of the Association of Consulting Architects of Nigeria (ACA Nigeria).
ENGINEER (PASTOR) ADENIYI JIMOH YAYA (MIEEE)
Engineer Adeniyi graduated from University of Lagos with B.Sc. in Electronics in 1994. He obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical / Communication Engineering in 2000 and M.Sc. Communication Engineering respectively.
He has meritoriously worked in Nigerian Telecommunications Limited (NITEL) for 28 years.
A Member of Institute of Electrical And Electronics Engineers of USA (MIEEE), Communication Society (COMSOC), He is currently the Project Manager for CDMA Network Expansion which comprises construction and installation of 83 cell sites across Lagos State.
He is married with children.
MR. JOSEPH NDUBUISI OKOROAFOR.
Mr. Okoroafor J.N. is a graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka with a B.Sc Marketing and MBA in 1984 and 1987 respectively. He started his banking career with First Bank of Nigeria Plc in 1987. He worked in various branches and corporate development division at the head office before leaving for Credite Bank to start up Idumota Branch as the head of operations in 1991. He left Credite Bank in 1993 to join Zenith Bank Plc as a Branch Manager and was subsequently promoted Deputy Group Head Indigenous Conglomerate, the position he occupied till his voluntary retirement from the Bank in 1995.
He is currently the Managing Director of J.P.Solutions & investment Limited, a foremost investment and pension consultants
MR. GABRIEL OLUSEGUN OMOWAYE - MANAGING DIRECTOR
Mr. Gabriel Olusegun Omowaye – Managing Director/CEO. Mr. Omowaye holds a Bachelors Degree in Economics (1988) from Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from University of Ado. He has acquired over seventeen years experience in capital market operations. His Stock Broking career started at FIS Securities Limited in 1990 where he worked as an Investment Analyst. He rose to the rank of Manager, Head of Corporate Finance in 1995 and later moved to General Securities and Finance Company Ltd as a Senior Manager in charge of corporate finance. He is an authorized dealing clerk of the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers. Before joining the company he was the Managing Director/CEO of Forte Asset Management Limited.
At various times during his career, he attended comprehensive training courses/seminars amongst which are on Investment Banking; Merger and Acquisition; Capital Issues, Assets Securitization; Proper pricing of Stocks in the secondary market; Superior Selling Skills Training Programme; Effective Marketing of Financial Services, Mastering Bonds etc.
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