Odu’a Investment Company Limited is an investment company owned by the six Southwestern states of Nigeria: Oyo, Ondo, Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, and Lagos. Founded in 1976, the company is a symbol of regional collaboration and the entrepreneurial spirit of the Yoruba people of South West Nigeria. Our interests span across diverse sectors, including real estate, agriculture, hospitality, Industrials, ICT, and financial services sectors which contribute significantly to Nigeria’s economic growth and development.

ODU’A’s subsidiaries include Wemabod Limited, Glanvill Enthoven Insurance Brokers and Pensions Consultants, Lagos Airport Hotel, E&O Power and Equipment Leasing Limited, SWAgCo Limited and SWIT Limited. It also has interests in associate companies such as Lafarge, Nigerite, and Wema Bank Plc. ODU’A is a partner of choice for companies looking to develop high-value and sustainable enterprises within the Southwest region and Nigeria. It has cultivated an image of transparency and accountability and was awarded A+ rating by Agusto and Co. in 2024. It adheres to best practices and global standards of corporate governance.

ODU’A Investment Foundation, our Corporate Social Responsibility and community development vehicle is a significant force for social change within the south west region. Our foundation focuses on delivering impactful initiatives across education, healthcare, and youth empowerment with the goal of fostering sustainable growth in the region.

Partnerships
The company leverages strategic partnerships with both local and international organizations to attract investments, transfer technology, and build infrastructure. Partnerships are pivotal to ODU’A’s growth strategy, we seek partners with strong technical and financial capacity, and a focus on long-term sustainable investment.

Portfolio Optimisation
As one of the largest real estate owners in the Southwest, we are dedicated to refocusing the portfolio for growth and are always looking for opportunities for asset optimization. We are committed to leveraging our assets and optimizing them for the delivery of our strategy across the focus sectors.

Investment Excellence
We continue to evolve our investment strategy and focus. We seek to invest in viable businesses with healthy cashflows, and growth potential. We are long term in our investment approach, have a diverse portfolio of investments and have a clear set of criteria for onboarding new investments.