Bridging Global Capital with African Potential:

Reshaping the Future of Nigeria’s Capital Markets.

Answering the national call to service, Okekunle Equity Partners (UK) Ltd. introduces the TAF (Tos Alpha Fund) —a landmark initiative combining international equity expertise with a sovereign mandate to transform Nigeria's financial landscape from its foundation.

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Our National Mandate

A Mandate Beyond Profit:

The Genesis of TAF

The inception of the TAF (Tos Alpha Fund) marks a pivotal moment in the history of the Nigerian financial sector. This is not merely a commercial venture; it is a formal response to a strategic invitation issued by the Nigeria Economic Council (NEC). In an era where global emerging markets face unprecedented shifts, the Nigerian government recognised a critical need for a new breed of financial stewardship—one that brings not just capital, but institutional-grade discipline and global analytical standards.

Recognising this necessity, the government extended a formal call to Professor John Tunbosayo Okekunle. Having built a distinguished reputation in the United Kingdom over many years for providing premium equity investment research services and market insights, Professor Okekunle was identified as a key figure who could bridge the gap between international institutional standards and local market opportunities. His return to Nigeria is the cornerstone of the “Knowledge Repatriation” movement, aimed at professionalising the domestic securities market and restoring global investor confidence.

The Overseas Knowledge Repatriation Programme

This programme is designed to harness the immense intellectual and financial capital of the Nigerian diaspora. By integrating the world-class expertise of professionals who have thrived in global financial hubs like London, we aim to modernise local market structures, introduce advanced risk-mitigation protocols, and implement international best practices in corporate governance.

The Strategic Capital Inflow Initiative

This initiative serves as a secure, high-transparency corridor for global institutional and private investors. TAF acts as the primary vehicle for this capital, ensuring that foreign investment is not merely "hot money" seeking short-term arbitrage, but strategic capital committed to the long-term industrial and financial growth of the Nigerian economy.

Tos Alpha Fund

Precision, Discipline, and Value Discovery

TAF is an actively managed hedge fund that moves decisively beyond the culture of speculation. Our investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that the Nigerian market suffers not from a lack of opportunity, but from a lack of structured, long-term capital. We apply rigorous, UK-standard fundamental analysis to identify undervalued assets and growth catalysts on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), seeking to generate alpha that is both consistent and ethical.

Financial Services

We focus on the structural transformation of the banking sector. As the Central Bank of Nigeria initiates new recapitalisation requirements, TAF is positioned to support Tier-1 banks in strengthening their capital bases. We look for institutions with robust digital transformation agendas and those poised to lead regional consolidation.

Energy & Utilities

Energy remains the single greatest bottleneck to Nigerian industrialisation. Our strategy involves investing in the decentralisation of power, supporting sustainable renewable projects, and utility firms that demonstrate clear pathways to operational efficiency and revenue security through technological integration.

Technology & FinTech Infrastructure

Beyond the initial wave of consumer apps, we invest in the “plumbing” of the digital economy. This includes payment gateways, digital identity verification systems, and data infrastructure—the essential tools that enable a population of over 200 million to engage in the global digital marketplace.

Industrial Infrastructure & Agribusiness

With the advent of the AfCFTA, Nigeria is positioned as a manufacturing hub for West Africa. We target export-oriented manufacturing firms and vertically integrated agribusinesses that leverage local raw materials for global export markets, ensuring capital is used to build real, productive capacity.

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Okekunle Equity Partners (UK) Ltd. serves as the institutional bridge between the sophisticated requirements of international investors and the high-yield opportunities of the Nigerian market. For many global investors, the primary barriers to entry are concerns regarding transparency, governance, and exit mechanisms. We address these directly through a dual-layered approach:

UK-Standard Governance

We operate under a rigorous institutional framework derived from the world’s most disciplined financial market. This ensures that every investment decision is audited, every risk is quantified, and every dollar is managed with the level of transparency expected in the City of London.

Strategic On-the-Ground Execution

Proximity is power. Our team maintains deep, real-time connections with Nigerian regulatory bodies and industry leaders. This allows us to anticipate policy shifts and identify opportunities long before they are reflected in general market sentiment, providing our investors with a decisive informational edge.

Building the Infrastructure of Knowledge

One of the most significant risks in any emerging market is irrational retail behaviour. To mitigate this, TAF is inextricably linked with the Okekunle Business School (OBS).

We view investor education not as a charity, but as essential financial infrastructure. By providing free, high-quality education on market mechanics, risk management, and fundamental analysis, we are fostering a new generation of rational, informed local investors.

A more educated local market results in lower volatility, higher liquidity, and a more welcoming environment for the large-scale international capital that TAF seeks to attract. Through knowledge, we create stability; through stability, we create value.