JUBILEELIFE MORTGAGE BANK - Key Persons


Ayinoluwa Obafunso

Job Titles:
  • Certified Forensic Accountant
Ayinoluwa Obafunso is a Certified Forensic Accountant and a Fellow of the Chartered Certified Accountants. He is presently the Managing Partners at A.O Partners, with over 28years of experience within the firm. He attended the University of Lagos, Nigeria, where he bagged a B.Sc. in Finance (with special reference in banking). He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, a member of the Institute of Management Consultants of Nigeria, and a Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).

John Okechukwu Obi

John Okechukwu Obi is a graduate of Accounting and holds MBA from Lagos State University. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria [ICAN] and an Honorary Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria [CIBN]. He had previously worked with Union Bank of Nigeria Plc amongst other banks before joining Fidelity Bank Plc in September 2000. He was the pioneer Managing Director of Fidelity Pension Managers Ltd [a former subsidiary of Fidelity Bank Plc]. Under his leadership, Assets Under Management at Fidelity Pension Managers grew from zero to US$53million while generating over 57,000 customers before departing to assume a higher responsibility. John Obi was appointed to the Board of Fidelity Bank in April 2012 as the Executive Director in charge of Corporate Bank. He retired from the Board on June 30, 2015, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 55 years. As Head, Corporate Bank Directorate he supervised the appraisal and funding of various power projects [Independent Power Projects] especially for the Lagos State government of Nigeria. He led the team in the evaluation and financing of some rice milling plants across Nigeria, financing the acquisition of Power assets [for DISCOs & GENCOs], supporting the private sector in the acquisition Oil & Gas assets during the last Shell divestment program amongst other investments. Under his watch, Fidelity Bank successfully financed the first aluminum can manufacturing company in West Africa with a capacity to produce 1.2billion cans per annum. At various times, he worked with and supervised over 100 well-trained and highly motivated subordinates. He attended Management and Leadership programs at North Western University, Stanford University, and GE Leadership Center, both in the USA. His attributes include: Great Leadership Skills [leadership by example] Strong Team Building Skills enhanced with Confidence, Maturity, and Experience. Excellent Presentation and Interpersonal Skills A Self-starter and a Strategist Highly Skilled and Committed in Conflict Resolution Quietly Disposed and Fully Committed to Organizational Goals/Objectives Result Oriented and Focused on Customer Satisfaction Presently, he runs a private business by name: THEOPHILE-GLOBAL RESOURCES LTD. It is a general services company and is located in Victoria Island, Lagos. He also served as a member of the Finance & General Purpose Committee and the Investment Subcommittee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria [ICAN] during the 2017/2018 Presidential year. John Obi was born on June 29, 1960, at Onitsha in Anambra State. He hails from Ogboli-Olosi quarters and is the last of the children of late Akunwata S N Obi and late Theresa Chienam Obi. He is married to Nkeiruka Augusta Obi, and they are blessed with four [4] children two boys/girls; and a grandson! John Okechukwu Obi is a graduate of Accounting and holds MBA from Lagos State University. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria [ICAN] and an Honorary Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria Continue Reading

Kayode Awolu - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
Kayode Awolu started his banking career in 1992 after a stint in insurance and consulting. His experience covers Corporate Banking, Credit Risk Management and business development. Before joining Jubilee-Life Mortgage Bank, Kayode has worked in several capacities in various banks including Standard Trust Bank (now UBA) where he rose to the level of an Assistant General Manager, Deputy General Manager at Access Bank Plc. and Group Head, Corporate Banking at First Bank Plc. He is a graduate of Economics from the University of Ibadan. He also holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He is a Fellow member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Bankers of Nigeria. Kayode is an alumnus of London and Lagos Business Schools Kayode Awolu started his banking career in 1992 after a stint in insurance and consulting. His experience covers Corporate Banking, Credit Risk Management and business development. Before joining Jubilee-Life Mortgage Bank, Kayode has worked in several capacities in various banks Continue Reading

Mr. Bitrus Yavala

Job Titles:
  • Fellow of Chartered Certified Accountants
Mr. Bitrus Yavala is a Fellow Of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA) and a member of the Association of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ACA). He attended the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and the London School of Accountancy, London, UK. Mr.

Obi John - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman
John Okechukwu Obi is a graduate of Accounting and holds MBA from Lagos State University. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria [ICAN] and an Honorary Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria [CIBN]. He had previously worked with Union Bank of Nigeria Plc amongst other banks before joining Fidelity Bank Plc in September 2000. He was the pioneer Managing Director of Fidelity Pension Managers Ltd [a former subsidiary of Fidelity Bank Plc]. Under his leadership, Assets Under Management at Fidelity Pension Managers grew from zero to US$53million while generating over 57,000 customers before departing to assume a higher responsibility. John Obi was appointed to the Board of Fidelity Bank in April 2012 as the Executive Director in charge of Corporate Bank. He retired from the Board on June 30, 2015, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 55 years. As Head, Corporate Bank Directorate he supervised the appraisal and funding of various power projects [Independent Power Projects] especially for the Lagos State government of Nigeria. He led the team in the evaluation and financing of some rice milling plants across Nigeria, financing the acquisition of Power assets [for DISCOs & GENCOs], supporting the private sector in the acquisition Oil & Gas assets during the last Shell divestment program amongst other investments. Under his watch, Fidelity Bank successfully financed the first aluminum can manufacturing company in West Africa with a capacity to produce 1.2billion cans per annum. At various times, he worked with and supervised over 100 well-trained and highly motivated subordinates.

Titilayo Adeleye

Job Titles:
  • Architect
  • Independent Director
  • CEO and Principal Partner of Eden Group
Arc. (Mrs.)TITILAYO ADELEYE is an Architect with a career and active work experience spanning over three decades in the architecture and property development industry. Titilayo holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Architecture from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and has been actively involved in the successful execution of a wide range of projects in both the private and public sectors in various parts of Nigeria. A former Federal Government of Nigeria Merit Scholar, Architect Adeleye is currently the CEO and Principal Partner of Eden Group, a consortium that specializes in Architecture Consultancy, Property development, Project Management and Interior Design and has successfully executed projects all over Nigeria. She is a member of the esteemed college of Fellows of the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA). She is also a full member of the Architects' Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON), a former Vice-Chairperson of the Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Architects and a founding member of the Female Architects of Nigeria. Architect Adeleye combines an excellent working knowledge of the procedures involved in the Nigerian building design, construction and property industry with proven skills in concept development, business management and an in-depth knowledge of optimal and effective management of people and material resources. Arc. (Mrs.)TITILAYO ADELEYE is an Architect with a career and active work experience spanning over three decades in the architecture and property development industry. Titilayo holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Architecture Continue Reading

Yavala Bitrus Bakari

Job Titles:
  • Non Executive Director