Mr. Akinwumi Godson Fanimokun
Vice Chairman
Mr. Akinwumi Godson Fanimokun is a strategic boardroom leader with over 35 years of experience in driving strategic change and demonstrating exceptional leadership across various sectors.
Before joining NAHCO board, Fanimokun served with First Bank holding key positions such as Manager (Banking) at First Bank of Nigeria, UK, and Group Head, Public Sector, Abuja. He also served as Managing Director and CEO of First Pension Custodian.
During his highly productive period in the banking sector, Fanimokun was actively involved in the Chartered Institute of Bankers Nigeria, where he served on the Executive Committee (Lagos Branch) from 2008 to 2011 and chaired the Bankers’ Night Committee from 2009 to 2011. His dedication to the success of the institute earned him the recognition as an Honorary Senior Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Henley Management College, United Kingdom.
As a life learner, he continuously participates in professional trainings at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, Chicago Booth Business School, and London Business School.
Prince Saheed Lasisi
GED, Commercial And Business Development (CBD)
Prince Saheed Lasisi brings a distinguished record of leadership and expertise to NACHO. His career, spanning over 25 years, is marked by a strong foundation in accounting, strategic planning, and a commitment to innovation.
Lasisi’s influence extends beyond the realm of pure finance. He has established himself as a leader across diverse industries, including maritime and oil & gas sectors. His previous role as Group General Manager of Business Development & Strategic Planning at SIFAX GROUP exemplifies his ability to drive growth and implement innovative strategies.
Lasisi is a passionate advocate of education and empowerment, actively participating in seminars and training programs both domestically and internationally. His areas of expertise in bank risk analysis and corporate finance contribute significantly to the development of knowledge within these fields. He was the team lead for the acquisition of foreign operations of Skye Bank in Sierra Leone, Gambia and Guinea Conakry.
A noteworthy accomplishment of Lasisi’s career was his leadership of the transition team at Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL). His contribution to the financial restructuring and smooth integration of the Company into SIFAX GROUP stands as a testament to his strategic vision and leadership capabilities.
Lasisi holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a subsequent master’s degree from the prestigious University of Lagos. His expertise is further bolstered by his Fellowship with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN.
Olumuyiwa Olumekun
GMD/CEO
Olumuyiwa Augustus Olumekun is a seasoned business executive with over three decades of leadership experience across various industries, Olumekun retired in his first coming, as Group Executive Director, Corporate Services at NAHCO PLC in February 2022.
During this period, he held multiple strategic roles, including as Acting Managing Director (August 2021 – February 2022) and Executive Director, Corporate Services, where he provided leadership to key functions such as Human Resources, Learning & Development, IT, Administrative Services, Infrastructure, and Procurement and was part of the team that successfully implemented the Company’s transformative 2019–2023 strategic plan, which resulted in over a 300% increase in profitability.
Since 2022, Olumekun has remained as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of NAHCO subsidiary companies including NAHCO Free Trade Zone, NAHCO Commodities Limited, NAHCO Travels & Hospitality Limited and Mainland Cargo Options (now NAHCO Logistics).
Olumekun holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Ibadan (1985) and is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School (LBS), where he completed the Chief Executive and Advanced Management Programmes
Prior to joining NAHCO, he spent 23 years at Red Star Express Plc (FedEx), where he retired as Executive Director in 2015. At Red Star, he managed the FedEx brand and oversaw core functions, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, Strategy & Business Development, Customer Service and IT and was a member of the Board of Directors for a decade.
A distinguished professional, Mr. Olumekun is a Member of the Institute of Directors and a Registered Professional with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria.
Beyond his professional achievements, Olumekun is dedicated to his family and is happily married with children.