Heirs Holdings Strengthens Board with Appointments of Obinna Ufudo and Sola Yomi-Ajayi

Heirs Holdings, a leading pan-African investment company, has announced the appointment of Obinna Ufudo and Sola Yomi-Ajayi as Non-Executive Directors, signaling a new phase of strategic leadership. The appointments underscore the company’s commitment to strong corporate governance and long-term value creation across its diverse portfolio.

Sola Yomi-Ajayi brings over 30 years of expertise in financial services, governance, regulatory engagement, and enterprise risk management. She has held senior roles at United Bank for Africa (UBA), including Executive Director and CEO of UBA International Business, and serves on multiple boards, including UBA UK and the OECD Blue Dot Network Executive Consultation Group. Her extensive experience positions her to provide invaluable guidance to Heirs Holdings’ growing operations.

Obinna Ufudo complements this leadership with three decades of experience spanning banking, investment, energy, and corporate transformation. He previously served as Executive Director and COO at Heirs Holdings and as President and Group CEO of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria (Transcorp), where he successfully led the acquisition of the Ughelli Power Plant. Ufudo also founded Atiat Leasing Limited and co-founded LoanBook Limited, demonstrating a proven track record in business leadership and innovation.

Commenting on the appointments, Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chair, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, said, “We are pleased to welcome Obinna Ufudo and Sola Yomi-Ajayi to the Board of Heirs Holdings. Both are role models for Africapitalism, and their experience will further strengthen our leadership in Pan-African investment and portfolio development.”

Founded on the principles of Africapitalism, Heirs Holdings invests across sectors including energy, banking, healthcare, technology, and hospitality in 24 countries. The company leverages strategic capital, sector expertise, and operational excellence to drive sustainable economic and social wealth creation across Africa, now further reinforced by the addition of Ufudo and Yomi-Ajayi to its board.

source: nairametrics