African Capital Alliance

ACA celebrated International Men’s Day (IMD) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. We hosted Mr. Uyi Akpata, the former Country Senior Partner for PwC Nigeria. He addressed an audience that included both male and female employees of ACA, aligning with the 2024 IMD theme of Positive Role Models. Key highlights from the interaction included a discussion on the importance of positive male role models in the workplace and society. He also encouraged men to be open about seeking help and discussing issues related to mental health and other challenges they may face. ACA remains committed to promoting inclusivity in the workplace. #IMD2024 #ACA 

ACA is excited to announce that its portfolio company, Aradel Holdings Plc, has been listed on the NGX. This significant step is a testament to the company’s remarkable growth journey and commitment to innovation and excellence in the energy sector. Congratulations to the entire Aradel team on this remarkable achievement! ACA is proud to have worked with and supported Aradel on this journey.

The ACA Foundation is excited to announce the conclusion of the inaugural edition of the Ethical Living Project, which involved over 500 students in 10 secondary schools across Lagos State. The inspiring Grand Finale event was filled with insightful discussions and the celebration of our talented Essay Competition winners. Over 350 students across all 10 schools participated in the essay writing competition, which saw Otelaja Ayanfeoluwa, a student from CMS Grammar School, emerge as the winner. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making the Ethical Living Project a success. Together, we are building a brighter, more sustainable future! #EthicalLiving #Sustainability #ACAF #CommunityImpact #EssayCompetition #GrandFinale #ACAFoundation

The ACA Foundation is excited to present the Grand Finale of the Ethical Living Project. The event will feature the highly anticipated Award Ceremony to honour the winners of our Essay Competition. We are excited to celebrate and recognize the outstanding contributions of the participating students. #ACAFoundation #Ethicalliving

African Capital Alliance (ACA) is thrilled to have hosted a high-level business delegation from Canada, under the leadership of Mr. Victor Dodig, who serves as the President and CEO of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) and also as the Chairman of the Business Council of Canada (BCC), on a recent visit to Nigeria. This significant visit was facilitated by ACA in collaboration with the Business Council of Canada (BCC) and the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria. It marked an important milestone in furthering economic, business and cultural ties between the two countries. The visiting delegation consisted of eight delegates which in addition to Mr Dodig, included Peter Gilgan, Chairman and CEO of Mattamy Asset Management Inc; Blake Hutcheson, President and CEO of OMERS; Tim Gitzel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cameco; Stephen Crétier, Founder, Chairman, President, and CEO of GardaWorld Security; Oliver Westmacott, President and Chief Operating Officer of GardaWorld International; Goldy Hyder, President and CEO of the Business Council of Canada (BCC) and Isaac Olowolafe Jr, Co-Founder and General Partner of BKR Capital. Over the two-day visit, the delegates were introduced to various stakeholders within the private and public sectors which helped to enrich their appreciation of the business environment in Nigeria. Specifically, from the public sector, the delegates met with key government functionaries including the Central Bank Governor, Mr Yemi Cardoso; representatives of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Muhammad Pate; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, and the Minister for Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu. The visit was judged to be a success, and a significant step in laying the foundation for further interactions as both countries deepen and strengthen economic, business and cultural ties. #ACA #BCC #Canada #Nigeria #Africa #Investment

At ACA Foundation, we believe that ethical living is important to nation-building. That's why we are thrilled to announce our latest initiative: The Ethical Living Project. Our Ethics Intervention Programme aims to instill core values for ethical decision-making in young minds. Through interactive workshops, real-life case studies, and engaging discussions, over 500 students in Lagos state will learn the importance of integrity, responsibility, and empathy in their personal and professional lives. #ACA #ACAFoundation #Ethicalliving #Impact

Eno Atoyebi, Managing Director of ValuAlliance Asset Management Limited, will be a panellist at The Colloquium 2024. Eno will share useful insights on strategies that shaped her career journey, highlighting the resilience needed to succeed in a constantly changing economic environment. Please join Eno and others as they explore the theme "Leadership Lessons: From Classroom to Boardroom". #ValuAlliance #AssetManagement #Colloquium #Finance

ACA's Chief Operating Officer (Mauritius), Ashraf Deenmahomed, was featured in Mauritius Finance Magazine's latest edition in an article titled "Fostering Prosperity in Africa Through Strategic Partnerships." In this article, Ashraf Deenmahomed explains that while the fast-moving consumer goods sector in Africa has been struggling due to high inflation in many countries, which has resulted in decreased consumer purchasing power, weakened demand and lower margins, ACA's investments in digital infrastructure and energy have shown strong growth. You can read the full article at bit.ly/3Qnlxmc. #ACA #Finance #Africa

Benjamin Dabrah, Partner at African Capital Alliance, will be a panellist at the 2024 AVCA Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa from April 22-26, 2024.   The panel discussion will focus on the theme "We Came, We Saw – Did We Deliver" and will explore the importance of achieving profitable exits for the long-term sustainability of private capital in Africa. Ben will be sharing insights drawn from how ACA partners with the management teams of the companies we invest in to create value and mitigate various risks including navigating the challenging macroeconomic cycles we experience in Africa to deliver optimised returns for investors. #AVCA2024 #ACA

ACA celebrated its International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024 on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. It hosted Dr. Toyin F Sanni, Executive Vice-Chair of Emerging Africa Capital as its Keynote Speaker for the day. She addressed the audience, which included both ACA male and female employees in line with the 2024 IWD theme of Inspire Inclusion. She spoke of the importance of gender equality and the need for a balanced representation of women in securing optimal results and outcomes in all spheres of life. ACA remains committed to promoting inclusivity in the workplace. #ACAWomen #IWD2024 #inspireInclusion