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Worked across the M&A, Leverage and Infrastructure finance team to deliver deal advisory and financing solutions to sovereigns, financial institutions, corporates, and infrastructure projects. Key projects included:- Led the valuation and structuring for the acquisition of the 200MW power subsidiary of a manufacturing conglomerate by a leading energy company- Led the financial advisory and structured financing for a $20m acquisition and restructuring of a leading consumer goods company in Nigeria by a private equity firm.- Collaborated with investors to finance the $40m development of a 5,000bpd modular refinery in Eastern Nigeria- Managed a team of analysts on the valuation, and deal structuring for a $400m equity exit in manufacturing conglomerate by a leading private equity firm.- Led the local currency tranche of a $260m project finance package for a leading gas and power producer in Nigeria- Spearheaded the $20m debt investment for the expansion of a leading renewable energy solar company- Collaborated with developmental finance institutions to deploy a syndicated financing of $1.2b for the expansion of Nigeria’s largest petrochemical and fertilizer company in the South-South region of Nigeria

Investment professional in Axxela’s Business Development team. Worked on project development, mergers and acquisition, structuring, and building financial models for key gas and power infrastructure projects. Key Achievements include:- Worked on the financial model, business case and deal structuring for the acquisition of a key gas to power infrastructure project in Ghana- Delivered the financial model, transaction structure and key commercial constructs for the development of a ~$25milion 5mmscfd LNG facility- Led the origination and valuation of a 40% equity acquisition in a $170million, 200 mmscfd Gas processing plant- Performed commercial and financial due diligence to pioneer vehicle energy transition through natural gas vehicles retail and commercial development- Delivered the commercial due diligence report and financial model required to supply LNG to industrial customers across the West African Coastline

- Worked on the deal structuring, debt sizing analysis, company forecasts, engagement with rating agencies and regulators for an issuance of a $150m 10 year bond- Performed commercial due diligence and strategy for a $50m acquisition of a competitor in the Nigerian energy market- Financed the development of the largest West African coastal LPG storage infrastructure with principal activities including; * Developed the financing models, valuation strategy and investment memorandum for a $40m total capital raise * Structuring key term sheet parameters (DSCR covenants, interest rate caps and collars, moratorium, debt servicing, amortizing structure) for a $30m project finance debt * Negotiating commercial terms in off-take agreements and contracts with prospective suppliers and distributors- Led the economics team through financial modelling, valuation and preparation of a commercial report utilized in the acquisition of an Oil and Gas field - Led the economics team through delivering the Financial Model, Valuation, Investment Memorandum and Negotiation strategy in a diversification effort which led to an equity investment in a company providing Renewable Energy Infrastructure across Africa- Utilized excel and data analytics skills to analyse product performance, trends and impact to company margins

Lagos, Nigeria

- Performed Financial Analysis and Valuations for a portfolio of Oil and Gas projects with ticket sizes of over $1bn- Improved Negotiation and Deal Structuring competence through negotiating Gas Sales and Purchasing Contract terms with Oil and Gas Partners for prospective Investments- Prepared Information Memorandum Documents and Pitch Decks on Gas Commercialization Projects for prospective Investors- Built over 15 Project Finance models to ascertain Gas Commercialization Projects feasibility, MIRR, IRR, NPV, DSCR, Coverage Ratios,Breakeven time and risks- Advises Management on Capital Budgeting decisions, Strategy and Capital Structure for prospective Oil and Gas Investment Opportunities- Co-developed a yield analysis model utilising regressions and functions in Python and Excel to determine yields, recoveries and production profiles of LPG (Nigerian Spec), Excess propane and NGLs- Conducted extensive research on Oil and Gas processing technologies to improve yields and returns on prospective investments

- Performed Financial Analysis for equity and debt transactions- Reviewed financial models for prospective investments to ascertain business feasibility- Conducted Macroeconomic, Product and Industry research and analysis for prospective equity transactions- Developed in-depth understanding of Islamic Finance- Created Power Point presentations for Pitches to Investors, Financial product descriptions, Departmental functions and Board Retreats for the Non-Interest Banking division- Improved competency in corporate writing through responsibilities as the General Secretary of the Investment Committee- Strengthened Project Management and Interpersonal skills through responsibilities as an Executive Assistant to the Group Head of Non-Interest Banking- Improved proficiency in Microsoft Excel through asset and liability management by generating the Cost of Funds

Edubridge academy is a graduate training institute that aims to equip brilliant and motivated candidates with relevant skill sets, competencies and perspectives that will prepare them for careers in Investment Banking, Management Consulting, Accounting and Human Resource Management.I attended Edubridge academy to learn the skills such as Complex Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Financial Modeling and Valuation required for the Investment Banking industry

Lagos, Nigeria

- Acquired analytical skills through review of over 30 Process flow diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation diagrams- Developed proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point through calculation and presentation of the Maximum Efficiency Rates(MER) of Wells- Simulated crude oil refining processes with the aid of HYSYS- Acquired knowledge on Oil and Gas Investments through mentorship and work with Engineering and Standards Division- Developed corporate writing skills through preparation of the minutes of the meetings for the Reservoir Management Department

Lagos, Nigeria

- Gained a holistic view of the Oil and Gas industry through orientation and experience with the various departments of the organization- Understood Oil and Gas operations through stint at the Marginal And Indigenous Fields department

Lagos, Nigeria

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Vice President of the Covenant University Football Association, Member of the Convocation Planning Committee.