Odu’a Investment Company Limited (OICL) unveiled its Group’s new strategic roadmap, SRC 2.0 (2026–2030), anchored on the ambitious “30 by 2030” growth target.
The strategy targets by year 2030, ₦1 Trillion in Total Assets, ₦50 Billion in Group Revenue and ₦30 Billion in Profit Before Tax.
Presiding over the 2026 annual directors’ meeting held on Thursday, 12th February,
2026, at the Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, the group chairman, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru reflected on the organization’s evolution.
Last year’s theme, “A Future-
Ready Board,” has given way to “Fostering a Resilient Organization”, a deliberate pivot from governance calibration to enterprise-wide endurance.
The Group Chairman noted that Resilience is not about mere survival, It is about having the capacity to absorb shocks, to transform challenges into catalysts for innovation, and to emerge from periods of stress not weakened, but stronger, smarter and
more sustainable.
He charged directors to provide not just oversight but insight and foresight, and to ensure that every investment, risk mitigation effort and opportunity aligns with the goal of creating an institution built to last and
destined to excel.
Group Managing Director, OICL, Abdulrahman Yinusa informed directors, subsidiary chief
executives and invited guests that 2025 was a year in which the company made deliberate
choices. “We chose to exceed targets rather than merely meet them,” he noted.
“We chose to strengthen our balance sheet and our reputation. We chose to act decisively on our portfolio.” He noted that Proceeds from the divestments
has been redirected into healthcare, energy and agribusiness—the three sectors
identified as high-growth engines under the group’s new long-term strategy.
The event featured expert sessions on artificial intelligence, organizational
culture, enterprise risk management and Nigerian tax reforms, reinforcing the
Group’s commitment to innovation, sound governance and sustainable growth.
Prof. Olayinka David-West of Lagos Business School facilitated a session
on “Artificial Intelligence and Its Implications for the Business.” urging the group
to develop an enterprise-wide AI readiness framework.
Mrs. Banwo Adeosun, a renowned organizational development strategist speak on “What Does Culture Have to Do with It?” She stated that culture is not a soft variable but a lead indicator of execution velocity.
Dr. Wale Fawehinmi, a risk and strategy specialist, delivered paper on “Integrated
Risk Management: Red-Team Strategies for Decision-Making” He encouraged management to institutionalize “red-team” reviews for major capital commitments.
Mr. Tayo Ogungbenro, a tax and fiscal policy advisor, who addressed “Nigerian Tax Reforms: Implications for Business and Individuals.” analyzed potential
impacts on holding company structures, dividend flows and real estate investment vehicles.
The sessions generated lively Q&A
