Leadership
Capital markets. Law. Architecture. Media. Together, a board that brings thirty-plus years of Nigerian institutional experience to every mandate Makaya Consult accepts.
Non-Executive Directors

Haruna Jalo-Waziri
Chairman
Former MD/CEO of the Central Securities Clearing System for eight years and Executive Director of the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Three decades of capital markets leadership and institutional governance.
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Seye Kosoko
Vice Chairman
Legal practitioner and corporate leader with thirty years across banking, finance, telecoms, and law. Formerly Company Secretary of FBN Holdings and Head of Legal at Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria. Called to the Nigerian Bar in 1985.

Prof. Erekpitan Ola-Adisa
Board Member
Professor of Architecture with deep expertise in sustainable design, architectural practice, and development viability. ARCON-registered with NIA fellowship. Brings critical design and sustainability thinking to every EAC project the firm advises on.
Executive Directors

Founder & MD / Chief Executive Officer
Trained in actuarial science. More than fifteen years embedded in EAC. Former CEO of Eko Development Company FZE & Ltd (2019–2023) — delivered Azuri Towers on time through COVID-19. The analytical and operational foundation of Makaya Consult.
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Ariyo Opayinka
Executive Director — Media & Communications
Leads media strategy, communications, and brand positioning for Makaya Consult FZE. Drives visibility across EAC and the broader Nigerian and international real estate market.