REAR ADMIRAL ANTHONY ODOGBA ISA (RTD.)

HIGH CHIEF OLABODE AKEEM MUSTAPHA

CHIEF BONIFACE CHINEDU MOORE (SAN)

MR. GIDEON ATARAIRE

MR. HARRISON F. OGALAGU

MR. AYOBAMI OLAKUNLE OGUNKEYE

MR. ANDREW UBOCHI



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Rear Admiral Anthony Odogba Isa (Rtd.)

Chairman, Board of Directors

Rear Admiral Anthony Odogba Isa (Rtd.) is a distinguished military officer, strategic leader and administrator with extensive experience in engineering, national security, defence strategy and institutional leadership.

Professional Experience

He served in the Nigerian Navy, where he held several strategic appointments requiring strong leadership, operational expertise and effective management of critical national responsibilities.

His distinguished career included serving as Marine Engineer Officer aboard NNS Aradu, the flagship of the Nigerian Navy; Federal Government of Nigeria’s Chief Delegate on warships in Italy; and Commandant of the National Defence College, Abuja.

His professional background spans engineering, defence operations, security strategy and resource management. His leadership experience in complex environments provides valuable insight into governance, risk oversight, strategic planning and institutional resilience.

Education

  • Alumnus, Nigerian Defence Academy
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • M.Sc. Advanced Marine Engineering, Royal Naval Engineering College, United Kingdom
  • M.Sc. National Security and Resource Strategy, National Defense University, Washington D.C.

Board Leadership

As Chairman of the Board of African Alliance Insurance Plc, Rear Admiral Isa brings extensive leadership experience, strategic perspective and governance expertise to guide the Company’s continued transformation and growth.

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High Chief Olabode Akeem Mustapha

High Chief Olabode Akeem Mustapha is an accomplished business leader, public servant and corporate professional with experience spanning business management, legislative service and strategic leadership.

Professional Experience

He has held significant leadership positions across the private and public sectors. His corporate experience includes serving as a General Manager at Department Stores and as Manager at UTC, where he was involved in managing commercial operations and business activities.

In public service, Chief Mustapha served as a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, where he contributed to national legislative processes and championed key legislative initiatives, including the Police Security Trust Fund Bill.

Education

  • First-class degree in Business, Management and Marketing, Goethe Institute, Germany
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master’s degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, National Open University of Nigeria

Board Contribution

With his blend of corporate management experience, legislative exposure and strategic risk perspective, High Chief Mustapha brings a valuable combination of business insight and public-sector understanding to the Board of African Alliance Insurance Plc.

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Chief Boniface Chinedu Moore (SAN)

Chief Boniface Chinedu Moore (SAN) is a distinguished legal practitioner, corporate adviser and versatile professional with extensive experience spanning corporate law, finance, arbitration and legal advisory services.

Professional Experience

He commenced his professional journey with corporate law practice in the Legal and Company Secretary Division of First Bank Plc, where he gained valuable exposure to corporate governance, regulatory matters and institutional legal frameworks.

He later expanded his legal practice into forensic law, working with the chambers of Chief Mike Ozekhome and Ilonzeh, Eze & Co., before establishing his own private legal practice.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Moore is also a Notary Public for Nigeria and a Chartered Arbitrator. His professional interests extend across corporate management, finance law, public administration and legal dispute resolution.

Education & Professional Memberships

  • Master’s degree in Corporate Management and Finance Law
  • Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA)
  • Diploma in Banking and Finance
  • Certificate in Insurance Broking
  • Member, Body of Senior Advocates of Nigeria (BOSAN)
  • Judge Advocate, Knights John International

Board Contribution

With his wealth of legal experience, corporate governance insight and understanding of complex regulatory and commercial matters, Chief Moore brings valuable expertise to the Board of African Alliance Insurance Plc.

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Gideon Ataraire

Non-Executive Director

Mr. Gideon Ataraire is an experienced insurance executive and corporate governance professional with extensive expertise in life insurance, strategic planning, organisational restructuring, human capital management and business development.

Professional Experience

He previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Allianz Life Ghana, where he provided executive leadership and strategic direction. He also served as Executive Director of Allianz Insurance Ghana, contributing to the company’s operations and strategic initiatives.

His professional experience spans key areas of insurance including life insurance, microinsurance and climate insurance. His background combines operational leadership with board-level oversight, providing him with a broad perspective on business strategy, organisational effectiveness and sustainable growth.

Education

  • M.Sc. Global Human Resource Management, University of Liverpool
  • Advanced Insurance qualification, Malta International Training College

Board Contribution

As a Non-Executive Director of African Alliance Insurance Plc, Mr. Ataraire brings valuable insurance-industry experience, governance expertise and strategic insight to support the Company’s continued growth and development.

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Harrison F. Ogalagu

Non-Executive Director

Mr. Harrison F. Ogalagu is a corporate lawyer, governance professional and investment advisory expert with over fifteen years of experience in legal practice, corporate transactions, financial restructuring and regulatory advisory.

Professional Experience

He is a Partner at Tope Adebayo LP and a registered Securities and Exchange Commission Capital Market Solicitor, where he advises on complex corporate, investment and commercial matters.

His professional experience includes providing legal guidance on corporate investments, financial restructuring, insolvency matters and commercial dispute resolution.

Mr. Ogalagu has advised multinational financial institutions and organisations on complex transactions, bringing strong expertise in corporate governance, regulatory compliance and fiduciary oversight.

Education

  • Master of Laws (LLM) in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution, Queen Mary University of London
  • Ph.D. in Investment

Board Contribution

As a Non-Executive Director of African Alliance Insurance Plc, Mr. Ogalagu contributes his legal expertise, governance experience and understanding of investment and regulatory environments to support effective Board oversight and responsible corporate leadership.

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Ayobami Olakunle Ogunkeye

Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer

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.

Professional Experience

He commenced his insurance career in 1991 as an Agency Sales Executive at Amicable Assurance Company Plc and subsequently held leadership positions across agency development, financial institutions, business development, broker management, nationwide sales operations, retail distribution and emerging businesses.

Between 2018 and 2023, as Group Divisional Head, Retail and Emerging Businesses at Capital Express Assurance Limited, he led initiatives that transformed the company’s retail and agency business, growing revenue from approximately ₦500 million to over ₦4 billion.

Leadership at African Alliance

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.

Education & Professional Memberships

  • B.Sc., University of Ibadan
  • Postgraduate Diploma (Executive) in Insurance, University of Lagos
  • Fellow, Institute of Direct Marketing of Nigeria (FIDMN)
  • Associate, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (AIIN)
  • Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
  • Member, Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB)
  • Member, Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON)

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Andrew Ubochi

Executive Director, Technical

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 business insight to deliver operational excellence and sustainable growth.

Professional Experience

He began his insurance career in 2002 with Hallmark Assurance Plc in Individual Life Underwriting, where he gained experience in life insurance operations, claims management, policy administration and technical underwriting.

He later joined Royal Exchange Assurance Nigeria Plc and held leadership responsibilities across financial institutions, bancassurance, retail business, technical services, regional operations and nationwide sales.

In September 2024, he was appointed Acting Managing Director of Royal Exchange Prudential Life Insurance Company, providing executive leadership and oversight during a critical period in the company’s operations.

Leadership at African Alliance

In June 2026, Mr. Andrew 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.

Education & Professional Memberships

  • B.Sc. Actuarial Science, University of Lagos
  • MBA, University of Calabar
  • Associate, Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (AIIN)
  • Chartered Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM)
  • Chartered Member, National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN)

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