TEMI POPOOLA – A GREAT ASSET TO STOCK EXCHANGE

Mbok, there has been a massive development at the Stock Exchange. After 60 years, the Nigerian Stock Exchange has transitioned into the Nigerian Exchange Group, with my brother Oscar Onyema moving up to Group Chief Executive. The development also includes a robust name change that keeps its international contemporaries abreast with a new branding and logo connotation.

When next I see him for that Mama Bakassi Restaurant he go hear am. But my joy is with Temi Popoola, who has emerged as the CEO of Nigerian Exchange Limited. You see, Temi and I have history. We were together at FCMB. He was Head of International Trade, and I, Head Local trade CSL, the Investment banking subsidiary of FCMB. The boy can disgrace me that time.

For Monday meetings, while he will be declaring billions in trades, I will say, ‘Gboyega- our oga please don’t vex NLC strike affect my performance, don’t be annoyed, next week, I will deliver. You see why today, me na actor and Temi na major player for the economy. I am so so proud of him. You will not get any more intelligence and brilliance in one boy. The guy is sound; take it from me. I have worked closely with him, engaged him, and I must say there is really nobody who understands the market like this boy. In fact, the capital market has scored a coup by securing his service — well done bro, well done, bro.