Pathway Advisors Limited, a leading investment banking and financial advisory firm, has been honoured with the Best Issuing House and Financial Advisory Firm of the Year award at the 2025 BusinessDay Banking and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards. The prestigious event, held recently in Lagos, celebrated excellence and innovation within Nigeria’s financial services industry, recognising institutions that have demonstrated outstanding performance, ethical standards, and innovation.
The award underscores Pathway Advisors’ growing influence in Nigeria’s capital market and its consistent track record of delivering customised financial solutions to clients across multiple sectors. The firm was praised for its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and creativity in structuring complex financial transactions that support sustainable business growth.
Receiving the award on behalf of the company, Mr. Adekunle Alade, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pathway Advisors Limited, described the recognition as a testament to the firm’s relentless pursuit of excellence and its reputation for credibility among institutional investors. “This award represents a significant milestone in our mission to provide end-to-end capital market and financial advisory solutions,” Alade said. “It reinforces our core values of integrity, trust, and innovation as we continue to contribute to Nigeria’s economic development.”
He highlighted that between late 2024 and early 2025, the firm successfully raised over ₦300 billion in funding for several companies through commercial paper and corporate bond issuances. The funds were deployed across key sectors, including agro-commodities, manufacturing, real estate, oil and gas, healthcare, and technology,reflecting the firm’s versatility and deep understanding of the Nigerian business landscape. Alade emphasised that these transactions not only strengthened the balance sheets of the beneficiary companies but also stimulated wider economic activity by creating jobs and supporting industrial growth.
Also speaking at the event, Mrs. Dolapo Akanbi-Alade, Co-founder and Director of Pathway Advisors, described the award as a well-earned acknowledgment of the dedication and expertise of the firm’s team. She credited the company’s success to its people-driven culture, continuous innovation, and commitment to delivering value-driven financial services. “This recognition is a reflection of our team’s hard work and commitment to supporting credible businesses in Nigeria with the right financial strategies and execution capabilities,” she said.
Pathway Advisors Limited continues to distinguish itself as one of Nigeria’s most dynamic and forward-looking financial institutions. The company is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an issuing house, underwriter, and financial adviser, positioning it to offer a full range of investment banking services. It is also a quotation member and transaction sponsor with the FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited, a member of the NASD OTC Market, and a participant in the FMDQ Private Markets platform,demonstrating its strong integration within Nigeria’s capital market ecosystem.
By combining market expertise with a client-focused approach, Pathway Advisors has built a reputation for excellence, innovation, and trust. The 2025 BAFI Award further cements the firm’s position as a key player driving financial innovation, sustainable investments, and economic growth in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving financial landscape.
