Okekunle Business School:
The Intellectual Bedrock of TAF
At the heart of the TOSAF project lies a profound conviction: a nation’s capital market can only rise to the level of its collective financial intelligence. The Okekunle Business School (OBS) was established not as a separate academic entity, but as a vital pillar of our national economic strategy. We believe that financial literacy is the “second independence”—the tool through which the Nigerian people can achieve true economic sovereignty and participation.
Under the direct guidance of Professor John Tunbosayo Okekunle, the school translates the complex mechanisms of global equity markets into accessible, actionable knowledge. By bridging the gap between theoretical finance and practical market application, OBS prepares a new generation of analysts, investors, and policy-shapers to lead Nigeria into a new era of prosperity.
Why a Fund Founded a School:
The Logic of Stability
In emerging markets, high volatility is often driven by a lack of institutional-grade information and rational investment behaviour among retail participants. Speculation thrives where education is absent. By providing world-class financial training, we create a more rational market environment. When local investors understand valuation, risk, and long-term cycles, the entire market becomes more attractive to the large-scale international capital that TOSAF facilitates.
Academic Excellence: Programmes Designed for Impact
Equity Research & Fundamental Analysis
A deep dive into balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow analysis. Students learn how to identify intrinsic value beyond market noise.
Risk Management & Portfolio Theory
Understanding the mathematics of risk and the psychology of loss. This course focuses on capital preservation and diversified growth strategies.
Global Market Ethics & Governance
Emphasising the importance of transparency, fiduciary duty, and international compliance standards in building a world-class financial system.
Financial Literacy as a National Public Good
Okekunle Business School is committed to democratising financial knowledge. Through our “Open Access Initiative,” we provide free educational resources to thousands of Nigerians, ensuring that the wealth-building tools of the stock market are not reserved for a tiny elite. We are empowering the middle class to become the primary stakeholders in Nigeria’s industrial future.
A Convergence of Global and Local Expertise
Our faculty includes seasoned practitioners from the City of London, academic researchers from top global universities, and veteran Nigerian market regulators. This blend ensures that our students receive a dual-perspective education: one that meets global standards while remaining deeply rooted in the practical realities of the West African economy.