Financial solutions provider Greenwich Group is marking its 30th anniversary, just as its subsidiary, Greenwich Merchant Bank, boasts of an N146bn asset base.
To commemorate the anniversary, the group hosted a dinner event in Lagos to appreciate its loyal clients and customers who have been part of the journey, as well as express its deep gratitude to the stakeholders while rewarding 45 staff members who have been instrumental in its success journey.
The institution, formerly known as Greenwich Trust Ltd, transitioned from its early days as a financial adviser and issuing house into a merchant bank. In March 2024, Greenwich Merchant Bank was granted an approval-in-principle by the Central Bank of Nigeria for a non-operating financial holding company structure. As of June, Greenwich Merchant Bank boasted a strong asset base worth N146bn.
Amongst the awardees was a posthumous award for leadership, which was awarded to the late (Sir) Remi Omotosho with a prize of N50m.
The best staff across the Greenwich Group, Mrs. Yakashim Shettem, also received the Kayode Falowo Award for Excellence, which included a cash prize.
In his welcome remarks, the Chairman of Greenwich Group, Kayode Falowo, expressed profound gratitude to God, appreciated the company’s stakeholders, and noted that the dinner was part of the Group’s broader initiative to further appreciate its clients and recognise the efforts of the staff members for their loyalty as it progresses to its next growth phase.
He said that the institution is set to unfold a remarkable transformation by launching into new territories of businesses—insurance, PFA, and fintech—utilising its approval-in-principle from the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate as a holding company.
Sharing his thoughts about some of the awardees, the chairman hinted that Greenwich has continued to build on the legacy of the late Omotosho’s good governance, integrity, and professionalism, as he was part of the journey of the company while alive.
He further explained that the recipient of the Kayode Falowo Award for Excellence, Shettem, was honoured for epitomising the core values of integrity, efficiency, innovation, loyalty, and transparency.
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, who was a special guest at the event, commended the chairman of Greenwich for demonstrating exemplary leadership and commitment to excellence in his role for spearheading the remarkable traits that have significantly contributed to the growth and success of the institution.
“We are celebrating the testament of the triumph of tenacity, which is predicated on faith, hope, and fortitude. Kayode is dependable, reliable, and very consistent. Kayode upholds all the attributes of good governance. He has demonstrated himself to be a good manager of human and financial resources over the years. I am convinced that your best is yet to come,” he added.
In his vote of thanks, the MD of Greenwich Merchant Bank, Benson Ogundeji, emphasised the significance of the celebration, attributing the success of the past decade to the unwavering support and guidance of the chairman, which has been instrumental to the growth of the institution, the commitment of the staff, and the unwavering faith of the esteemed shareholders in the company’s vision, as their continued patronage has been fundamental to Greenwich’s success.
Other dignitaries who attended the event included the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun; Phillip Ikeazor, Deputy Governor, Financial System Stability of the CBN; President and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Professor Pius Olanrewaju; Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi; MD/CEO, CSCS Plc, Haruna Jalo Waziri; and Director-General, Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Emomotimi Agama.
