Apel Capital and Trust Limited (Apel), a SEC-licensed provider of Trusteeship services, has been honoured with the award of the Fastest-Growing Trustee Company of the Year at the Business Day Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards 2025.
This prestigious recognition reflects Apel’s consistent growth, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to delivering trusted and innovative fiduciary solutions in Nigeria’s financial services industry.
It also underscores Apel’s rising profile within the trusteeship sector, a result of its strategic focus on client satisfaction, prudent risk management, and adherence to global best practices.
Speaking on the recognition, Omolola Iyinolakan, managing director, expressed gratitude to clients, the board, management, staff and the regulators for their continued support and confidence in the brand.
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Iyinolakan was also personally recognised with the Trustee CEO of the Year award, a testament to her visionary leadership, which has steered the company’s transformation and growth trajectory in recent years.
While these awards further affirm our reputation as a trusted member in the financial services sector, they are also a reminder that even with our fast-paced growth, we are inspired to continue to grow right – with trust, integrity, and passion at the heart of it all.
Apel Capital and Trust Limited is duly incorporated with the Corporate Affairs Commission and is licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission as a Corporate Trust Service Provider.
Being a member of an integrated investment banking group consisting of Apel Asset Limited with Brokerage and Corporate Finance licenses, Apel Capital Registrars Limited with a Registrar license and Apel Wealth Management Limited with a Fund/Portfolio Management license, Apel leverages the strengths and competencies within the group to deliver bespoke, cutting-edge services to its diverse range of clients, including government institutions, corporate organizations and individuals, through its platform of unrivalled distribution capabilities.
Our wealth of experience flows from the Board through the Management Team to every member of staff. This is why our slogan, “… a passion for excellent service”, reflects our commitment to providing best-in-class advice and execution excellence, setting us distinctly apart from others.


