On July 30, 2025, the grand halls of the Lagos Oriental Hotel came alive as Nigeria’s most influential CEOs, industry leaders, and change-makers converged for the Business Times CEO Forum & Awards 2025. With the theme “Innovation & Disruption: Leading the Next Wave of Nigeria’s Business Transformation,” the event was more than an awards ceremony; it was a celebration of vision, strategy, and the remarkable leaders shaping Nigeria’s future economy.
Among the highlights of the evening was the recognition of Mr. Adekunle Adelaja, Managing Partner of Tro-vest Capital Partners, who was honored as one of Nigeria’s Top 50 Best Performing CEOs. This recognition is a testament to his leadership, innovation, and the transformative strides Tro-vest Capital Partners has made in the financial and technology sectors.
Driving Growth and Transformation at Tro-vest Capital Partners
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Adelaja highlighted Tro-vest’s journey and the pillars behind its success:
“Just a few years ago, we were honored among the top five asset management companies. In just four years, we have grown our Assets Under Management (AUM) to ₦100 billion, expanding with branches in Victoria Island, Ikeja, and Abuja. Our strength lies not only in asset management but also in leveraging our regulatory licenses across finance, asset management, and fin-tech to deliver innovative solutions.”
Tro-vest’s innovation engine spans multiple verticals; Tro-vest Technologies: The group’s technology hub driving new solutions beyond traditional finance, which birthed innovations such as:
- i-Trove: A fin-tech platform enabling seamless, end-to-end investment opportunities.
- Trove Cash: One of Nigeria’s pioneering apps introducing the ROSCA (Rotatory Savings) model, offering users collaborative savings solutions tailored for today’s market.
With foreign investment commitments ranging between $5–10 million directed into Tro-vest’s fin-tech portfolio, the company is poised to scale its offerings and deepen its impact across Nigeria and beyond.
Innovation at the Heart of Leadership
Mr. Adelaja emphasized that Tro-vest’s mission is rooted in using technology to create value; whether for individuals, SMEs, or large corporates:
“For us, innovation is about creating solutions that empower people; onshore or offshore. Whether through asset management, fin-tech, or investment, our goal is to onboard more Nigerians into a future where finance and business operations are simpler, smarter, and more impactful.”
A Celebration of Excellence
The Business Times CEO Forum & Awards 2025 celebrated not just individual achievements but also the collective transformation taking place in Nigeria’s corporate landscape. Leaders like Mr. Adelaja are demonstrating how bold vision, technology-driven strategies, and relentless innovation can power Nigeria’s economic future.
At Tro-vest Capital Partners, this recognition is both a milestone and a motivation to continue pushing boundaries, shaping industries, and delivering value that transcends borders.
Congratulations to Mr. Adekunle Adelaja and the entire Tro-vest Capital Partners team for this prestigious recognition. The future of business in Nigeria is being redefined and Tro-vest is proud to be at the forefront.
