Mr. Ezekiel Oni, FCA

Mr. Ezekiel Oni is an accomplished finance professional and corporate executive with over three decades of experience spanning financial management, accounting, treasury operations, corporate governance, business strategy, and executive leadership.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Ibadan and he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Institute of Capital Market Registrars (ICMR). He is also an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN). Mr. Oni began his professional career with KPMG Nigeria in 1991, where he developed a strong foundation in accounting, auditing, and financial management. In 1999, he joined Unilever Nigeria Plc as a Treasury Accountant before moving to Halliburton Energy Services Nigeria Limited in 2000 as Central West Africa Accountant, a role that also involved accounting responsibilities for Halliburton's operations in Cameroon.

He joined First Registrars & Investor Services Limited in 2004 as Deputy Manager in charge of the Finance and Accounts Department. Over the years, he progressed through several strategic leadership positions within the organization, heading the Management Services Division before assuming leadership responsibility for the Finance and Systems Division. He was subsequently appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO), where he provided financial oversight and contributed significantly to the company's financial management and operational development, after which he served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) before his recent appointment as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer.

His distinguished professional career is enriched by notable executive education and specialised international training at some of the world's most prestigious institutions. He undertook the prestigious Euromoney Financial Trading Course in the United Kingdom and further developed his expertise in Accounting Ethics and Corporate Governance through a specialized executive program at the University of Pittsburgh, United States of America. He completed an Executive Programme in Strategy and Organisation at the globally acclaimed Stanford Graduate School of Business, USA. He is also an alumnus of the renowned Lagos Business School, where he completed the Senior Management Programme (SMP).

His career progression reflects extensive experience in financial management, systems administration, operational oversight, and enterprise leadership, strengthened by his expertise in financial markets, organisational management and corporate governance, as well as his deep understanding of the Nigerian Capital Market and the evolving financial services landscape.

As Managing Director/CEO, he provides strategic leadership in driving operational excellence, digital transformation, business diversification, and sustainable growth. His leadership is focused on strengthening institutional capabilities, enhancing service delivery, deepening stakeholder confidence, and positioning First Registrars & Investor Services Limited for greater competitiveness and long-term value creation. Mr. Oni is happily married with children.