Cavalli Business and Investment Limited Group has unveiled a newly constituted board of directors as part of its long-term plan to reinforce corporate governance, enhance its market strength, and accelerate expansion ahead of 2026. Group Managing Director Emmanuel Odemayowa announced the development during a recent press briefing, describing the transition as a pivotal milestone for the company, which operates across multiple sectors including real estate, consultancy, construction, infrastructure, facility management and energy.
According to Odemayowa, Cavalli Group is entering a “critical new phase” that demands more robust systems, tighter governance frameworks and a leadership structure capable of sustaining the scale of growth it envisions. He explained that the new board is designed to guide the company through this corporate evolution, ensuring discipline, professionalism and improved strategic oversight. He noted that the board would help the organisation “deliver unprecedented value” as it restructures for the future, particularly with major expansion plans slated for 2026.
The newly appointed board members include Dr Ogechi Adeola, Omolola Coker, Sani Jonathan, Bernard Zaatar, and Sarkin Tafida. Cavalli Group stated that these individuals were selected for their distinguished records in academia, private-sector leadership and industry-specific expertise. Odemayowa emphasised that the appointments were not made for publicity but were carefully considered decisions aimed at institutionalising strong governance and building the right leadership architecture.
He further disclosed that the company plans to raise significant capital in 2026 to fuel its next phase of growth. To achieve this, Cavalli requires a board capable of critically evaluating management decisions, proposed investments and new product offerings. He stressed that the incoming board would provide the scrutiny and professional rigour necessary for sound decision-making as the company embarks on its ambitious expansion drive.
Group Chairman Sokipriye Graham-Douglas reiterated that the new board was established to consolidate the company’s achievements over the past 15 years and propel it toward greater performance. He highlighted Cavalli’s solid track record in the real estate sector and expressed optimism that the strengthened governance structure would enable the company to achieve even more significant milestones in the coming years.
Graham-Douglas also spoke about the company’s commitment to helping close gaps in Nigeria’s real estate market. While Cavalli is known for its middle-income and luxury developments, he noted that the firm remains open to collaborating with government agencies on low-income housing projects, provided the necessary infrastructure, land access and partnership frameworks are in place.
One of the new board members, marketing professor Dr Ogechi Adeola, shared her enthusiasm for contributing to the organisation’s advancement. She said her expertise in marketing, branding, value proposition design and strategic management would be instrumental in strengthening Cavalli’s market presence. Adeola emphasised that her goal was to enhance the company’s brand credibility and ensure that value creation and value delivery remain at the core of its operations.
Cavalli Group highlighted that it has already delivered more than a dozen premium real estate projects across high-value locations such as Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Oniru and Ikate. With the enhanced governance structure now in place, Odemayowa expressed confidence that the company is positioned to achieve even greater results, noting that past successes were accomplished without a board of this calibre,an indication of the expanded possibilities ahead.
