Mr. Ayobami Olakunle Ogunkeye is a distinguished insurance executive and business strategist with over thirty years of experience in Nigeria’s insurance industry, spanning business development, strategic partnerships, retail distribution, stakeholder management and organisational growth.
Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong ability to develop innovative business channels, expand market opportunities, build strategic relationships and drive sustainable business growth.
He commenced his insurance career in 1991 as an Agency Sales Executive at Amicable Assurance Company Plc and subsequently held leadership roles spanning agency development, financial institutions, business development, broker management, nationwide sales operations, retail distribution and emerging businesses.
His career has included senior positions at Standard Alliance Insurance Plc, First Chartered Insurance Company Limited, KBL Insurance Company, Oceanic Insurance Company, Innovat Global Associates Limited, Capital Express Assurance Limited and Zylus Group International Limited.
Between 2018 and 2023, as Group Divisional Head, Retail and Emerging Businesses at Capital Express Assurance Limited, he led initiatives that transformed the retail and agency business, growing revenue from approximately ₦500 million to over ₦4 billion.
In June 2026, Mr. Ogunkeye was appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of African Alliance Insurance Plc, bringing extensive experience in insurance, business transformation, strategic partnerships and market expansion to the leadership of the Company.
Mr. Andrew Ubochi is an accomplished insurance professional with over two decades of experience spanning life insurance, technical operations, business development, retail distribution and executive management.
With a strong foundation in actuarial science and extensive experience across the insurance value chain, he combines technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver operational excellence and sustainable growth.
He began his insurance career in 2002 with Hallmark Assurance Plc in Individual Life Underwriting, gaining experience in underwriting, claims management, policy administration and life insurance operations.
He later joined Royal Exchange Assurance Nigeria Plc, where he held leadership responsibilities across financial institutions, bancassurance, retail business, technical services, branch operations and nationwide sales.
As Head, Branch Operations for the South East and South South regions, he oversaw operations across seven states, during which sales increased from approximately ₦1 billion to more than ₦2 billion.
In September 2024, he was appointed Acting Managing Director of Royal Exchange Prudential Life Insurance Company and subsequently continued to provide leadership across marketing, sales, broker relationships and agency operations.
In June 2026, Mr. Ubochi was appointed Executive Director, Technical of African Alliance Insurance Plc, with responsibility for strengthening the Company’s technical capabilities and supporting operational excellence and sustainable growth.
Amaka Okafor is a seasoned insurance executive with over 25 years of experience spanning marketing, underwriting, bancassurance, claims management and regional business development.
She brings extensive technical and commercial expertise, with a strong track record of driving market expansion, revenue growth, client acquisition and strategic relationship management.
As Deputy General Manager, Corporate Marketing at African Alliance Insurance Plc, she provides strategic leadership for corporate marketing, digital marketing initiatives, business development and performance delivery.
Her experience across multiple areas of the insurance value chain enables her to combine technical knowledge with commercial insight to identify opportunities, strengthen market presence and build lasting client and corporate relationships.
Mr. Akinbode Raji is a highly experienced finance and business professional with over 20 years of expertise spanning financial management, risk and compliance, internal audit, corporate governance and business process improvement.
A Certified Forensic Accountant and tax professional, he brings a comprehensive understanding of financial strategy, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational performance.
He began his career with African Alliance Insurance Plc in 2000 and has progressed through positions of increasing responsibility across Finance, Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance.
Over the years, he has served as Chief Compliance/Risk Officer and Head of Internal Audit and Control and has participated actively in key organisational projects, process improvement initiatives and the automation of financial and business processes.
As AGM, Finance (CFO), he provides strategic leadership for the Finance function, supporting sound financial management, reporting, controls, regulatory compliance and business decision-making.
Kalu Onyeamu is a seasoned Chartered Accountant and audit professional with over 20 years of experience spanning internal audit, financial management, internal controls and leasing across diverse industries.
He brings extensive expertise in financial governance, risk management, controls and business assurance, complemented by significant senior management experience within the financial services sector.
He began his career in professional audit before joining C&I Leasing Plc, where he progressed through finance and internal-control roles and later served as Managing Director of Leasafric Ghana.
He subsequently served as Chief Financial Officer/Head of Finance at Ghana Life Insurance before joining African Alliance Insurance Plc, where he currently leads the Internal Audit function.
Amina Uwodi-Okpei is a dynamic and accomplished professional with extensive experience spanning agency operations, administration, human resources, facilities management, contract and vendor management, logistics and business operations.
She brings a strong track record of driving operational efficiency, optimising resources and delivering sustainable business outcomes in fast-paced environments.
As Head of Agency Operations at African Alliance Insurance Plc, she provides strategic leadership in coordinating operational activities, strengthening service delivery, managing key stakeholder relationships and ensuring effective execution of business priorities.
Emmanuel Eburajolo is an experienced insurance and marketing professional with over two decades of industry experience spanning underwriting, technical operations, corporate marketing and business development.
He joined African Alliance Insurance Plc in 2007 and has built a distinguished career within the Corporate Marketing function, where he currently provides leadership in driving the organisation’s corporate marketing and business development objectives.
Kester Okolo is a results-driven Information and Communication Technology professional with over 16 years of progressive experience in ICT management, technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, business continuity and digital transformation.
He brings a strong combination of technical expertise and strategic leadership, with extensive experience in leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency, strengthen organisational resilience, manage risk and support business growth.
He has built a distinguished career with African Alliance Insurance Plc, progressing through ICT leadership roles spanning network management, infrastructure, information security and technology operations.
As Head of ICT, he provides strategic direction for the organisation’s technology function, overseeing ICT strategy and roadmap development, infrastructure and applications, information security, systems lifecycle management, technology resources, vendor relationships, budgeting and organisational change.
Chikodili Ifeanyichukwu Labesa is a seasoned Human Capital Management professional with over two decades of progressive experience in human resources, administration, talent management, employee development and organisational effectiveness.
She has built a distinguished career with African Alliance Insurance Plc, progressing through diverse HR and administrative leadership roles and bringing deep institutional knowledge and practical expertise to her current role.
As Head of Human Capital Management, she provides strategic leadership across the people function, partnering with management to strengthen workforce capabilities, drive employee engagement, support talent development and foster a high-performing and inclusive workplace culture.
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