On Thursday, February 13, 2025, ODU’A Investment Company Limited (OICL) convened its Annual Meeting of Directors across the OICL group at the Lagos Airport Hotel Banquet Hall. The event served as a strategic forum to assess the group’s transformational progress and align all subsidiaries with the group’s strategic direction.
Members of the OICL Board, senior management, and key stakeholders, including the former Chairmen, Senator Kola Bajomo, Mrs. Iyabode Apampa, and Prince Julius Adeluyi, OFR, were in attendance. Also present were the Managing Directors and board members of OICL subsidiaries, including Wemabod Limited, LAGOS AIRPORT HOTEL LIMITED, SouthWest Innovation & Tech Co. Ltd, SWAgCo Limited, e&o power equipment leasing, and Glanvill Enthoven Group, alongside OICL’s board representatives on the Nigerite Limited and Lafarge Boards.
In his opening remarks, Otunba Bimbola Ashiru, Group Chairman of OICL, underscored the significance of the annual meeting as a platform for reinforcing the company’s transformative journey. He emphasized the need for continued synergy across subsidiaries to drive efficiency and value creation.
The GMD of OICL, Mr. Abdulrahman Yinusa, shared insights on the company’s ongoing transformation, highlighting key milestones achieved in 2024 as well as plans for 2025.
A major highlight of the meeting was a presentation on corporate governance by Mrs. Bola Adesola, Chairman of Ecobank. She emphasized the critical role of corporate culture in driving organizational success, the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, and the broader impact businesses can have on their communities.
The event also featured a special presentation by Dr. Dr Toyin Akande-Ajala CCST(Geriatrics/ Int Medicine) of JBS GERONTOLOGY CENTRE, who provided an in-depth discussion on age-related diseases and strategies for preventing life-impeding illnesses.
Adding to the discourse, Dr Bankole Allibay, a sustainability expert shared valuable insights on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). He discussed global ESG best practices and how OICL and its subsidiaries can further integrate sustainable business practices into their operations.
The former chairmen, Senator Kola Bajomo, Mrs. Iyabode Apampa, and Prince Julius Adeluyi, OFR also addressed the gathering, expressing their delight at OICL’s ongoing transformation. They urged directors to remain committed to the organization, emphasizing that OICL is a legacy that must excel.
Beyond the discussions, the meeting provided an opportunity to evaluate OICL’s transformational progress and ensure group-wide alignment on strategic priorities.