Last evening, we had the distinct pleasure of hosting our esteemed partners from Bank of Africa, Dubai, alongside our corporate clients and investors, at our headquarters for an evening dedicated to advancing global financial connectivity for Nigerian enterprises.
The gathering was more than a formal engagement—it was a deliberate convening of aligned institutions and leaders committed to expanding access, deepening collaboration, and strengthening the financial corridors that connect Nigerian businesses to international capital markets.
A Shared Commitment to Growth and Global Access
The conversations throughout the evening reflected a strong, shared ambition: to enable institutional growth, unlock new transaction flows, and structure the relationships required for our clients to access critical international funding and world-class advisory services.
At a time when African enterprises must increasingly position themselves for global relevance, forums like this serve as an essential bridge—linking domestic innovation and enterprise with global liquidity, expertise, and opportunity.
Distinguished Voices Leading the Dialogue
We are sincerely grateful to the speakers, partners, and clients whose insights shaped the discussions and elevated the evening:
- Mr. Henry Sanyaolu – Board Chairman, Woodhall Finance Company Limited
- Mrs. Mojisola Hunponu-Wusu – President, Woodhall Capital
- Mr. Afolabi Obisesan – Director, Trade Finance & Financial Institutions, Bank of Africa, Dubai
- Mr. Francis Ibe – Head, Woodhall Finance Company Limited
- Mr. Subrata Kar – Head of Advisory, Woodhall Capital
- Ms. Dabota Lawson – CEO, Dabota Cosmetics Ltd.
- Mr. Adebola Williams
- Mr. Olanrewaju A. Olalusi – Director, FI & Client Coverage, Reverse Factoring Ltd.
- Mr. Viavo Hunponu-Wusu – Chairman, Woodhall Capital Foundation & Managing Partner, BlackStone Legal Advisory
Each contribution underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration in addressing the evolving needs of African businesses—particularly in trade finance, advisory, structured transactions, and creative economy financing.
Where Finance Meets Enterprise and Creativity
Bringing together leaders from finance, advisory, and the creative economy reaffirmed why these platforms matter. Growth today is no longer siloed. It requires intentional partnerships across industries, geographies, and disciplines.
The evening emphasized a central truth: we are not merely discussing growth—we are actively structuring the legacy of African business to endure, compete, and thrive on the global stage.
Looking Ahead
The connections forged and ideas exchanged during the evening mark the beginning of tangible outcomes. We look forward to the milestones, transactions, and partnerships that will emerge from this engagement, and to continuing our work in positioning Nigerian and African enterprises for sustained international success.
Our sincere thanks once again to our partners, speakers, clients, and guests who made the evening impactful. The work continues—and the future is being built, collectively.
