Zedcrest Group, a leading financial services company, has taken a significant step in its strategic expansion with its Board’s approval of Ademola Akogun’s appointment as Managing Director, Investment Banking.

This milestone follows the successful acquisition of the company’s Issuing House license, marking a pivotal expansion of its capabilities.

With this, Zedcrest is now positioned to deliver end-to-end investment banking solutions, including capital raising, structured finance, and advisory services.

Speaking at a press conference held at the Zedcrest Head Office in Lagos, the Group Managing Director, Zedcrest Group, Adedayo Amzat, while making the announcement, also noted that the appointment will now be vetted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Amzat said: “Ademola’s appointment marks a significant step in Zedcrest’s journey to build a worldclass investment banking franchise.

“He brings deep market insight, extensive experience, and a proven track record in executing complex transactions. “We are confident that his leadership will accelerate our growth and further enhance the value we deliver to our clients and stakeholders.”

Ademola Akogun brings over a decade of experience spanning infrastructure finance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate advisory.

He joins Zedcrest from Quest Merchant Bank Limited, where he served as Head of Financial Advisory & Debt Solutions, leading the origination and execution of complex transactions across key sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and financial services.