Greenwich Group Marks 30th Anniversary with a Glimpse into New Horizons

L-R: Ms. Daisy Ekineh, Director of Greenwich; Mrs. Vivienne Bamboye, Director; Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, former Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria; Erelu Angela Adebayo, Chairperson of Greenwich Foundation; Kayode Falowo, Chairman of Greenwich Group; Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State; Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Dr Toyin Okeowo, Director Greenwich Merchant Bank; Wole Falowo and Benson Ogundeji, MD of Greenwich Merchant Bank, at an exclusive dinner to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Greenwich Group held over the weekend at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel in Lagos.

The Greenwich Group, a pioneering financial solutions provider in Nigeria, is celebrating three decades of delivering innovative and adaptable financial services to meet the evolving needs of its stakeholders. The company’s journey, which started as Greenwich Trust Ltd, has seen it grow from a financial advisor and issuing house into one of Nigeria’s most prominent merchant banks. Following its approval in principle from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in March 2024, Greenwich Merchant Bank is now the most capitalized merchant bank in the country, boasting an asset base of N146 billion as of June 30, 2024.

To mark this milestone, Greenwich Group hosted a prestigious anniversary dinner at the Grand Ballroom of the Oriental Hotel, Lagos. The event, attended by key stakeholders, loyal clients, and dignitaries, was a celebration of the company’s growth and success over the years. It also honored 45 staff members for their contributions to the organization’s achievements. A standout moment was the posthumous award presented to the late (Sir) Remi Omotosho for his leadership, with a cash prize of N50 million. Mrs. Yakashim Shettem, the top-performing staff member, received the Kayode Falowo Award for Excellence, which came with a financial reward

Prince Julius Adelusi-Adeluyi, former Minister of Health and Human Resources; Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, former Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment of Nigeria; Erelu Angela Adebayo, Chairperson of Greenwich Foundation;  Chairman of Greenwich Group, Kayode Falowo; Mrs. Dorothy Falowo; Chief Pius Akinyelure, Chairman, Board of Directors, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, at an exclusive dinner to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Greenwich Group held over the weekend at the Grand Ballroom, Oriental Hotel in Lagos

.In his welcome speech, Kayode Falowo, Chairman of Greenwich Group, expressed gratitude for the institution’s successes, underscoring the importance of the event as a token of appreciation to its clients and staff. He also highlighted the company’s exciting future, with plans to expand into new business sectors, including insurance, pension fund administration (PFA), and fintech, now that it has received approval to operate as a holding company.

Falowo reflected on the enduring legacy of Sir Remi Omotosho, whose principles of good governance, integrity, and professionalism continue to influence the company’s operations. He also acknowledged Mrs. Shettem for embodying the core values of the institution: integrity, efficiency, innovation, loyalty, and transparency.

The event featured a keynote speech by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, who praised Falowo for his leadership and the remarkable success Greenwich has achieved under his guidance. He commended Falowo’s commitment to good governance and expressed confidence that the group’s future holds even greater success.

In his vote of thanks, Benson Ogundeji, Managing Director of Greenwich Merchant Bank, acknowledged the unwavering support from stakeholders, customers, and shareholders. He emphasized that the group’s past achievements would not have been possible without the vision and leadership of Kayode Falowo, as well as the dedication of its employees.

Distinguished guests at the event included Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife; Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State; Phillip Ikeazor, Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability of the CBN; Professor Pius Olanrewaju, President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN); Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State; Haruna Jalo Waziri, MD/CEO of CSCS Plc; and Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of SEC. Other dignitaries included Mrs. Olufunke Agagu, wife of a former Governor of Ondo State; Chief Pius Akinyelure, Chairman of the Board of Directors, NNPC; and Ray Atelly, Chairman of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC).