NCDF group appoints Nicholas Connell as new MD, Chief Compliance officer
The Nigerian Capital Development Fund (NCDF Group), a leading development finance and impact investment institution, proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Nicholas John Connell as its new Group Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer.
A British national born in South Africa, Mr. Connell brings a distinguished career in private equity, venture capital, and financial risk management to NCDF Group, with a proven track record of designing and deploying high-impact investment instruments across emerging markets.
In his dual leadership role, Mr. Connell will oversee the development and deployment of bespoke investment vehicles, including debt notes, equity-linked securities, and ESG-compliant structured products, tailored to meet Nigeria’s pressing development priorities in housing, healthcare, fintech, green infrastructure, and diaspora investment platforms.
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With a mandate bridging innovation and regulatory compliance, Mr. Connell will align NCDF’s diverse investment offerings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria’s regulatory framework, ensuring each financial product delivers risk-adjusted, socially responsible returns to investors. His oversight will encompass prospectus development, strategic placement partnerships, and institutional investor engagement, positioning NCDF Group as a trusted gateway for inclusive capital mobilisation in Africa.
“Mr. Connell’s appointment marks a strategic inflection point for NCDF,” said Hareter Babatunde Oralusi, Chairman and CEO of NCDF Group. “His international expertise and deep understanding of financial structuring will empower us to unlock new capital flows, deepen investor confidence, and translate our mission into viable, scalable financial instruments that fuel sustainable economic growth in Nigeria.”
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As Group Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer, Mr. Connell will lead efforts to strengthen governance, transparency, and institutional resilience across NCDF’s operational portfolio, balancing innovation with fiduciary responsibility to ensure each NCDF-backed project meets rigorous criteria for both profitability and measurable social impact.
Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Connell stated, “I am honoured to join NCDF Group at a time of tremendous opportunity. Nigeria’s development landscape is brimming with potential, and I look forward to working with our talented teams and partners to structure investments that drive impact, unlock prosperity, and inspire confidence in African-led capital solutions.”
With Nicholas John Connell at the helm of NCDF Group’s investment strategy and compliance framework, the organisation is poised to accelerate its mission of building a resilient, inclusive, and opportunity-rich Nigeria through smart capital and innovative partnerships.
Tajudeen Kareem
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