Dr. Ola-Oluwa James Abidemi
Dr. Ola-Oluwa James Abidemi is a seasoned financial expert, academic, and music professional with over 22 years of experience in Nigeria’s money and capital markets. His expertise spans enterprise risk management, compliance, portfolio management, and corporate governance.
He holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration from Ambrose Alli University, a PGD in Education and an M.Ed. in Educational Management from Lagos State University (LASU), an M.Sc. in Business Administration & Management from the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), an MPhil/Ph.D. in Business Administration from LASU, and a Ph.D. in Business Administration & Management from Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo.
Dr. Ola-Oluwa has built an impressive career in the financial sector, with key roles at the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Debt Management Office, Mega Equities Limited, and Globalview Capital Limited, specializing in regulatory compliance, internal control, and risk oversight. He currently serves as the Internal Control/Risk Manager at SFL Asset Management Company, ensuring robust risk management frameworks and adherence to regulatory standards.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Dr. Ola-Oluwa is an academic with a passion for knowledge sharing. He has lectured in Management and Finance at Olabisi Onabanjo University (Ejigbo Centre), contributing to the development of future financial professionals.
In addition to his business and academic pursuits, he is a dedicated musician, holding a Diploma in Music and an NCE in Music Education. As an organ trainer, organist, and music director, he has played a significant role in mentoring musicians and leading musical performances.
Dr. Ola-Oluwa is a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sponsored individual, actively engaged with regulatory bodies such as the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), and SEC. He is also a member of the Committee of Chief Compliance Officers of Capital Market in Nigeria (CCCOCIN), contributing to key committees on operations, administration, media, and communications.
A passionate researcher, he has published works on artificial intelligence, knowledge sharing, and exchange rate fluctuations and more, demonstrating his commitment to advancing financial and technological knowledge. His unique blend of expertise in finance, risk management, academia, and music makes him a well-rounded professional dedicated to excellence in multiple fields.