APT Securities and Funds Limited
(Member of The Nigerian Exchange Limited)
MANAGEMENT TEAM
KASIMU GARBA KURFI Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer Kasimu holds a B.Sc. (Accounting), 2nd Class Upper, from Bayero University, Kano, in 1987, and M.Sc. (Accounting) from University of Lagos. He was a Council Member of The Nigerian Stock Exchange, a Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA) and a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (FCS). He is also an authorised Dealing Clerk of the Nigerian Exchange Limited. His working experience spans over twenty years (20) covering the public sector, oil and gas, financial services / stockbroking industry.
He started his career as an Accountant with the Ministry of Finance, Katsina, from where he was deployed to the State Ministry of Education. Later he joined African Petroleum Plc as an Internal Auditor and later moved to New Africa Merchant Bank Plc from where he was seconded to Newdevco Finance Services Company Limited. In the course of his career he was exposed to various aspects of management, accounting, the money market and capital market.
He left Newdevco to head the management team of APT SECURITIES AND FUNDS LIMITED as Managing Director/Chief Executive. He is also the Chairman of MTI Plc and MIMAC Resources Limited and also a Director in urban Development Bank of Nigeria Plc, APT Pension Funds Managers Limited, Clayberg Limited and APT Bureau de Change Limited, among other companies
HUDA KASSIM Head Finance and Accounts Huda holds a Bsc Degree in Accountancy from University of Maiduguri and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from University of Lagos. In addition, she is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
With more than Fifteen (15) years working experience, she currently heads our Finance and Account department. Prior to this appointment she has worked as Chief Compliance Officer of APT Securities and Funds Limited, worked as the Acting Head of Internal Control & Compliance department of Leadcapital Plc. She has also worked at Maaji & Co (Chartered Accountants).
In the course of her career and training she was exposed to various aspects of Auditing, Accounting, Stock Broking, Risk Management, Tax Management and Compliance
BALA YAHAYA Marketing & Business Development He holds Higher National Diploma (upper credit) in Secretarial Administration (now Office Technology Management) from Kaduna polytechnic (2002). He also holds a post graduate diploma in international relations and diplomacy (upper credit) from same institution (2004).
He obtained his master's degree in Public Administration (MPA) from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (2015). He also attended several courses on Capital Market Operations, processes, trends, analysis and regulations, marketing and Business development, Corporate and Administrative Procedures
He was in the services of the Personnel Administration Department of United Nigerian Textiles plc. Kaduna before joining the services of apt securities & funds limited as one of the pioneer staff of Abuja office in 2005. His experience cuts across various aspects of the business ranging from Marketing & Business Development, operations, relationship management, branch control and administration, fund management services, processing of listing of companies on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, General Customer Service, liaising with sec on regulatory matters, liaising with various registrars on operational issues, processing of primary market activities, supervising of assigned company subsidiaries, etc.
OYELADE OLUWASHINA ABDULFATAI Head, Risk, Human Resources & Admin He holds HND Accounting from Federal Polytechnic Offa, Offa, Kwara State. He is an associate member of The Certified Pension Institute of Nigeria (ACIPN). He has over fifteen (15) years of experience in the stock-broking industry.
Excellent reputation for resolving problems, improving customer satisfaction, and driving overall operational improvements. Consistently saved costs while increasing profits. Multi-talented jobs assigned and consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements.
Experience in policy development and staff management procedures, positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Understanding of office operations with good risk management skills. Skilled in high probability prospecting for high efficiency selling.
LUKMAN NUHU Head,Kano Branch Hold a Nigerian certificate in Education from Federal College of Education zaria , B.Sc Business Administration (with Specialization in Banking and Finance) from Ahmadu Bello University zaria and a Masters in Islamic banking and finance from Bayero University Kano.
he is currently a student of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (cis). he stated his career in October 2008 with apt securities and funds ltd rising through the ranks. he has attended trainings in Compliance, Marketing and Risk management.
MUSA ILIYASU ISAH Head Trading Musa Iliyasu Isah holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and Bachelors of Science Degree (Honours) in Business Administration, both from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He is an Associate Chartered Stockbroker, an Authorized Dealing Clerk of the Nigerian Exchange limited, a Candidate member of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) as well as a Registered Sponsored Individual with The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Musa Iliyasu Isah has attended several courses, seminars and conferences on Investment Fund Strategy, Financial Analysis for Investment Advice, Portfolio Management and Personal Effectiveness and Performance Enhancement, has over Fourteen {14} years of work experience during which he handled some big-ticket transactions in Strategic acquisition and Portfolio Management.
Prior to joining APT Securities and Funds Ltd where he is currently the Head of Trading, Musa worked as a Marketing Officer with Oando PLC (Jos Area Sales Office). He is a man of professionalism and goal getter, married and Blessed with Children
MUHAMMAD JAMIU KAYODE Head Capital Market Jamiu holds MBA with specialization in Banking and Finance Management From Kwara State University, Malete. He an Associate Chartered Stockbroker, an Authorized Dealing Clerk of The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) and also a Registered Sponsored Individual of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
He is a Finance and Investment Professional with hands-on experience in Investment Analysis, Portfolio Management, Equity Trading and Structured Finance. In his decade experience in Capital Market, he has displayed high sense of professionalism in successful handling of both primary and secondary market issues.
A renowned market/investment analyst who has distinguished himself on media, both Print and electronic media. Jamiu has attended training courses by both local and international organizations.
LABINJO RALUCHUCKWU CELESTINA Head Compliance Raluchukwu has over fourteen (14) years working experience in capital market and currently heads the Compliance Unit of APT Securities and Funds Limited. Prior to this appointment, she worked as Head Internal Audit/Control and Risk Officer before this position she was Account officer and Front desk officer of APT Securities and Funds Limited,
She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (Honours) in Accounting from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Enugu State. She has attended various seminar and trainings which includes training on Customer care, Auditing, Accounting, Risk Management and Compliance etc.
TINA SINTIM NIXON Head, Marketing/Portfolio Management Tina an infectious Communicator, Innovator and Strategist has over seventeen (17) years work experience in the Capital Market. She heads our Marketing/Portfolio Management/Customer Service Department with a passion for Portfolio Management strategy, wealth creation & Clients retainership. Prior to joining APT Securities And Funds Limited, she served as Acting Head of Operations/Marketing at Kinley Securities Limited where she was responsible for driving the company's core values of excellent customer service.
She holds a B.A in English from the University Of Calabar, Cross River State and an MBA from the same institution and has attended numerous workshops and seminars on Marketing Management, Equities and Fixed Income, Planning and Executing Marketing and Sales Strategies, Selling Skills On Financial Products, Yield Strategies For The Income Portfolio(Equities/Fixed Income).
AKINLEYE OLUWAFEMI FRANCIS Head, Internal Audit Oluwafemi holds a B.Sc (hons) Degree in Management and Accounting from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU) with Second class Upper Division (2.1). He is an Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
He is very skilled in Tax management, Accounting and Audit. Prior to his appointment he has worked for more than Four (4) years as Head Account and Finance of Jaagee Nigeria Limited. Oluwafemi, a fast learner possesses analytical, problem solving and computer skills..
N. ANYIMAH & ASSOCIATES Company Secretary/Legal Adviser N.ANYIMAH & ASSOCIATES (NAA) is a corporate and commercial law firm located in the commercial city of Lagos, Nigeria, offering services that reflect the highest global standard of quality.
He is very skilled in Tax management, Accounting and Audit. Prior to his appointment he has worked for more than Four (4) years as Head Account and Finance of Jaagee Nigeria Limited. Oluwafemi, a fast learner possesses analytical, problem solving and computer skills..
ABDULRAZAK RABIU Head, Information Technology Abdulrazak Rabiu holds a Masters in Computer Application from Bayero University, Kano and BsC. Computer Science, 2nd Class Upper, from Umaru Musa Yaradua, Katsina. He is an Certified Data Protection Officer, He holds other certificates in Cisco Cerified Network Associate, Cisco Network Academy, Digital Regnesys, SWAIAP, NITDA Digital Marketing, Google Hustle Academy.
Abdulrazak has over (3) years of work experience APT Securities and Funds Limited as Head, Information Technology and Communication, he was formerly ICT Analyst in the Organisation.
Abdulrazak brought an outstanding achievement in the organisation, He has the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, Capacity to thrive a fast-paced, ever-changing techology enviromen and commitement to deliver high quality needs of customers.
JONATHAN IDAKWOJI OGBADU Head Registrars Jonathan holds Degree of Bachelor of Science in Management from Kogi State University, now Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba, Kogi State. He is also an Associate Member of Institute of Capital Market Registrars (ACMR).
He has over 13 years experience in Capital Market Operations.