Mswitch Group Announces Board As It Unites Content, Technology, And Human Capital To Drive Transformation.
We proudly announce the induction of Mswitch Group’s Inaugural Advisory Board.
This is a team of trailblazing leaders in media, technology, and entrepreneurship. Their expertise and influence will steer the group’s vision as we fuse technology, storytelling, and talent to build solutions that help businesses grow and people thrive in Africa.
Meet our Board Members:
Emeka Mba, CEO of Afia TV, is one of the most influential figures in Nigeria’s media and broadcasting landscape. He is a visionary leader whose impact spans policy, technology, and storytelling. From his transformative tenure as Director General of the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission to his current role in Afia TV, he has championed innovation, regulatory excellence, and the rise of indigenous content. A strategist, reformer, and pioneer, Mr. Mba continues to shape the soul of African media with unwavering passion and purpose.
Olayinka Ola, Business Development Executive at FCMB, is a trailblazer in Nigeria’s banking sector—a visionary leader whose transformative impact spans strategic growth, leadership, and relationship mastery. From revolutionizing branch performance at Zenith Bank prior to joining FCMB to setting new standards in profitability and client engagement, she has inspired excellence at every turn. A natural connector and relentless pioneer, Olayinka continues to leave an indelible mark on Nigeria’s financial landscape with passion and unwavering dedication.
Bankole Oloruntoba, CEO of NCIC, is a visionary ecosystem builder and green economy champion whose leadership is shaping Nigeria’s climate innovation centre. As CEO of NCIC and Honorary Consul of Finland, his work blends diplomacy, innovation, and entrepreneurship. With a legacy of startup incubation, strategic partnerships, and policy engagement, Bankole continues to empower Africa’s transition to sustainability through bold ideas, catalytic investment, and ecosystem transformation.
Otuya Okecha, CEO of Fibresol, is a visionary telecom and technology leader whose impact spans strategy, innovation, and digital transformation. From billion-naira growth at Phase3 Telecom to global consultancy roles with the World Bank and Gates Foundation, his expertise is unmatched. A Harvard—and Georgetown-trained strategist, Otuya blends intellect with execution, driving change across industries. His legacy is one of excellence, influence, and unwavering commitment to Africa’s digital future.
Lanre Yusuf– Digital Transformation Consultant, is a dynamic force in Africa’s tech landscape – a visionary strategist driving digital transformation and enterprise innovation in the public sector. With over 15 years of excellence in IT leadership, he blends technical mastery with business acumen to help organizations accelerate growth. Through strategy, agility, and a passion for impactful change, Lanre continues to shape the future of enterprise technology across public organizations with purpose and precision.
These leaders bring not only their credentials but also their convictions—a shared belief that Africa’s future belongs to those bold enough to shape it.
Mswitch Group brings together the strength of Mswitch Media, Techspecialist, Tiidelab, and Mswitch Creative Hub, each operating at the intersection of creativity, technology, and talents to drive transformation. These four mission-driven subsidiaries were created to solve real problems, close critical gaps, and open new doors for Africa’s creators, tech enthusiasts, and businesses.
This board inauguration signals that Mswitch Group is here to build not just businesses but ecosystems, to inspire not just growth but legacy, and to shape not just the next wave of innovation but the people who will lead it.
In every sector we touch, our commitment is clear: to remove barriers, amplify brilliance, and create systems that don’t just work but work for Africa and Africans.
We are excited and look forward to working with our esteemed board members to shape the future of Mswitch Group and its subsidiaries.