United by a shared passion for African development, our diverse team combines decades of expertise, innovation, and heart to drive meaningful, lasting impact across the continent.
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Managing Partner of S.P.A. Ajibade & Co., a leading corporate and commercial law firm. A distinguished dispute resolution specialist elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in December 2007, with a PhD from King's College London.
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Founder / C.E.O
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Dr. Babatunde Ajibade is the Managing Partner of S. P. A. Ajibade & Co, a leading corporate and commercial law firm with offices in Lagos, Ibadan, and Abuja, Nigeria. He is a distinguished dispute resolution specialist with substantial expertise in various aspects of commercial litigation and international commercial arbitration.
Dr. Ajibade has acted as counsel in both ad hoc and institutional arbitration proceedings and also serves as an arbitrator. He holds several prominent positions in the legal and arbitration community, including Vice-Chair of the International Bar Association's Section on Public and Professional Interest, Vice-President of the ICC Arbitration Commission's Steering Committee, and Chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association.
He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1989, obtained an LLM degree in corporate and commercial law in 1990, followed by a PhD in private international law in 1996, both from King's College London. He was elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria in December 2007.
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Precious Fasanya founded Crecer Africa in 2017. Over the years, she has worked to refine it into the institution it is today, with long standing values towards meaningful impact. She is a dual qualified lawyer with active legal practices in the United Kingdom and Nigeria.
Her professional focus lies in disputes resolution, general commercial advisory and compliance audits and assessments. She has a Master's degree in International Trade law from the University of Birmingham. She also an incoming member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (U.K.).
Having worked with and under the mentorship of high ranking legal experts and entrepreneurs, she has built a solid understanding of the legal compendium as it relates to her focus areas and of business compliance structuring.
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Olusegun Badaru is a seasoned professional with over 17 years of extensive and diverse experience in the oil and gas industry. He holds two master's degrees: a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom and a Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Geophysics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria.
His academic background, combined with his practical experience, has equipped him with a deep understanding of both the technical and commercial aspects of the industry. Mr. Badaru currently serves as the Managing Director of DexterPro Limited, a dynamic company based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Under his leadership, the company has seen significant advancements in commercial, sales, technical operations, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
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Olusola is an experienced Technology Risk Consultant skilled in IT Operations and Strategy, IT Security, Project Management, and Risk Management. He is a dedicated professional with extensive knowledge of Information Technology systems across various industries having worked with clients in Financial Services Institutions, Consumer Business, Energy and Resources.
With proven experience in developing deep insights while leveraging on procedural compliance, Olusola currently works with a professional services firm as an Information Technology and Specialized Assurance Consultant.
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Olawunmi is a dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in customer service, financial analysis, and procurement. With a strong background in building effective customer relations systems and implementing financial optimization models, Olawunmi has consistently contributed to enhancing business processes and driving organizational success.
Olawunmi holds a Bachelor's Degree in Insurance and Actuarial Science from the University of Lagos and a National Diploma in Banking and Finance from Yaba College of Technology.
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Theresa Thomas, a native of Lagos, Badagry, is a dedicated professional with a passion for client management and office administration, backed by a first degree in Sociology from the University of Lagos. Theresa has honed her skills and expertise over the years to deliver top-notch services in her field.
With years of experience as a Client Experience Officer, she excels in fostering exceptional client satisfaction and seamless office operations. Theresa's passion for connecting with diverse communities enriches her commitment to delivering personalized solutions.
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Tayo is a highly motivated and intellectually curious individual with a strong passion for personal growth and development, combined with strong leadership skills. He has track records of areas such as recruitment, talent management, and succession planning.
He is a dedicated and enthusiastic professional, committed to excellence in all aspects of his work. With a passion for helping individuals and organizations achieve their full potential, Tayo brings a human-centered approach to everything he does at Crecer Africa.
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Uju Vanessa Okoroafor is a dedicated advocate within the Civil Service in the United Kingdom, recognized for her unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes. She holds a Master's degree in International Business Management from Sheffield Hallam University.
During her time at the university, Uju served as an International Students Representative, a National Union of Students (NUS) Delegate, and a member of the Board of Trustees. She is a passionate advocate for students, tirelessly representing their interests and ensuring their voices are heard.
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