Cold chain for a better tomorrow.

Kayode Olaniyan

Kayode Olaniyan is an infrastructure, strategy and sustainability executive with more than two decades of experience leading large-scale infrastructure, institutional transformation and investment programmes across Nigeria and international markets.

As Chief Executive Officer of NovaChill, he is leading the development of one of Nigeria's most ambitious cold-chain infrastructure platforms — with a vision to build an integrated national network of solar-powered cold storage, agricultural logistics and food preservation infrastructure that strengthens food security, reduces post-harvest losses, enhances agricultural value chains and improves access to domestic and international markets.

Prior to joining NovaChill, Kayode held senior leadership positions at IHS Towers, where he worked across one of Africa's largest critical infrastructure portfolios. His responsibilities spanned infrastructure strategy, public policy, ESG, stakeholder engagement and regulatory affairs, supporting an operational footprint of more than 16,000 distributed infrastructure assets. He played a leading role in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) appraisal supporting the NYSE listing of IHS Holding Limited in 2021, led the IFC Environmental and Social Appraisal for strategic fundraising, and helped structure Project Green — a US$250 million renewable energy transition programme designed to reduce carbon emissions across Nigeria's telecommunications infrastructure.

Over the course of his career, Kayode has advised governments, development finance institutions, multinational corporations and private sector organisations on infrastructure development, sustainability, environmental and social governance (ESG), investment readiness, public policy, regulatory compliance and institutional transformation. His advisory experience includes strategic assignments for organisations such as the World Bank, Bank of Industry, Access Bank, Deloitte, Lafarge Africa, MTN Nigeria, Julius Berger, Arab Contractors and numerous Federal and State Government institutions.

Beyond executive leadership, Kayode is an experienced board member and governance professional, having served on the boards of organisations in sustainability, environmental stewardship, agriculture, construction and healthcare. He also represents industry on several strategic policy platforms, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Digital Economy & Sustainability Taskforce, the Corporate Council on Africa, the American Business Council Sustainability Working Group, and the Nigeria Economic Summit Group — contributing to policy dialogue on infrastructure, sustainability, trade and investment.

Kayode is also the author of Not Just a Tick in the Box, a book on ESG strategy, sustainability leadership and responsible business, reflecting his commitment to helping organisations create long-term value through sound governance, environmental stewardship and social impact.

Education: MSc Engineering Business Management (University of Warwick, United Kingdom); BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (University of Wolverhampton).

Credentials: Chartered Mechanical Engineer; executive programmes in ESG, corporate governance, project management and integrated reporting.

Author: Not Just a Tick in the Box — ESG strategy, sustainability leadership and responsible business.

Omotola Oshinowo

Omotola Oshinowo is the Chief Operating Officer of NovaChill, responsible for driving operational excellence, programme delivery, corporate governance and strategic execution as the Company develops Nigeria's national cold-chain infrastructure network.

With over 21 years of leadership experience, she has built a distinguished career across banking, financial services, strategic consulting, project management and business transformation. She has held senior roles at Access Bank Plc, FCMB, Bank PHB (now Keystone Bank) and Ampersand Global Investments, leading initiatives in operations, governance, business development and institutional growth.

At NovaChill, Omotola oversees operational strategy, the Programme Management Office (PMO), stakeholder engagement and project implementation — ensuring the successful delivery of world-class cold-chain infrastructure that strengthens Nigeria's food security and agricultural value chains.

She serves as a Board Member of CERCA Africa and is a member of several professional bodies, including the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN), Institute of Management Consultants (IMC) and Institute of Business Development (IBD).

Education: Dual MBAs in Finance and Project Management; currently pursuing doctoral studies in Business Administration and Management.

Executive Education: Harvard Business School.

Professional Memberships: Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN); Institute of Management Consultants (IMC); Institute of Business Development (IBD).

Board: Board Member, CERCA Africa.

Femi Ogunseinde

Femi Ogunseinde is the Chief Investment Officer of the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and a member of its Board of Directors, serving as Executive Director, Investment. At MOFI, he is responsible for shaping and executing the organisation's investment strategy — overseeing portfolio management, risk management, regulatory compliance and the development of investment platforms and products designed to achieve long-term financial objectives.

Prior to joining MOFI, Femi spent over two decades in the global energy industry, driving transformation and value creation across multiple markets. He served as Executive Director at Schlumberger Sub-Saharan Africa, where he led the Data and Consulting Services business for the region and worked on several landmark multi-million-dollar oil and gas exploration and development projects across Africa, Europe, North America and South America for leading international energy companies.

He has served on the boards of various companies, providing business development, strategic advisory and governance support across sectors including energy, agriculture, entertainment and professional services.

Education: BSc Civil & Structural Engineering (University College London); MBA, Corporate Finance & Entrepreneurial Management (Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania); Certificate of Distinction, ULEAD Programme (INSEAD); Honorary Doctorate in International Finance & Community Development (ESAE University, Republic of Benin).

Adeyemi Akanni-Aluko

Adeyemi Akanni-Aluko is a Board Member of NovaChill and a respected entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in business leadership, mining, infrastructure, energy, investment and corporate governance. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Mystrose Group, a diversified Nigerian conglomerate with interests across mining, energy, defence, infrastructure, agriculture and technology.

Under his leadership, the Group has grown into a respected enterprise known for innovation, operational excellence, strategic partnerships and the successful delivery of large-scale projects across multiple sectors of the Nigerian economy. He is widely recognised for his ability to identify emerging opportunities, build sustainable businesses and forge strategic partnerships that deliver long-term value.

At NovaChill, he provides strategic oversight and governance leadership, supporting the company's vision to strengthen food security, reduce post-harvest losses and build a nationally integrated cold-chain infrastructure platform for Nigeria.

Education: BSc Economics (University of Ibadan); postgraduate qualifications in Economics and Energy Policy (Universities of Essex and Surrey, United Kingdom).

Ronke Sokefun FCIoD, FCIS, GCB.D

Ronke Sokefun is a distinguished legal practitioner, governance professional and business leader whose career spans private legal practice, corporate leadership, public service and financial sector regulation. She previously served as Chairperson of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) — becoming the first woman to hold the position — and as Chief Legal Officer of Oando Plc, one of Nigeria's leading integrated energy companies.

Her public-sector leadership includes appointments as Commissioner for Urban and Physical Planning, Commissioner for Agriculture and Director-General of the Bureau of Lands and Survey in Ogun State. She advises boards, senior executives, businesses and public institutions on governance, legal, regulatory and strategic matters, currently serving on several corporate and not-for-profit boards, and is Chair of the Women's Group of the Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD), where she mentors emerging female leaders.

Education: Called to the Nigerian Bar (1988); executive education at Harvard Business School, Kellogg School of Management, Cambridge Judge Business School, INSEAD and Lagos Business School.

Fellowships: Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (FCIoD); Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (FCIS); Global Competent Boards Designation in ESG (GCB.D, Competent Boards Institute, Canada).

Tajudeen Datti Ahmed

Tajudeen Ahmed is the Executive Director, Portfolio Management at the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI). He is a seasoned business leader with over three decades of executive management experience spanning portfolio management, treasury management, credit management, manufacturing, agro-allied industries, construction, transportation and financial services.

Prior to joining MOFI, he held several senior leadership positions at the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), including Head of Strategic Portfolio and Loans, Group Head of Asset Management and Executive Director of Resolution & Restructuring Company Limited — a wholly owned subsidiary of AMCON responsible for managing strategic investment portfolios.

Earlier in his career, he served as General Manager and Group Head, Treasury at the Dangote Group and as Chief Financial Officer of Greenview International Company Limited, Ghana — a member of the Dangote Group. He also held the position of Principal Manager and Group Head, Treasury at Inland Bank Nigeria Plc (now FCMB Group Plc).

Amaitem Etuk

Amaitem Etuk is a legal practitioner with over 10 years of experience spanning public-sector institutions and private legal practice. He currently serves as Legal Counsel at the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), where he advises on sovereign-backed investments, corporate governance, transaction structuring, regulatory compliance and strategic national economic initiatives. He has led and advised on complex investment frameworks, corporate restructurings and cross-border partnerships.

Prior to joining MOFI, he co-founded and led AQB Legal, where he advised corporations, financial institutions and public entities on transactions, restructuring, governance and regulatory matters. Earlier in his career, he worked with Grays & Gold LLP and Alpha-Juris Chambers, developing expertise in litigation, arbitration, legislative drafting, corporate advisory, policy development and governance management.

Professional Memberships: Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK); Nigerian Bar Association — Section on Business Law (NBA-SBL); Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria (SCGN); Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN); Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM).