Golvia, an innovation-focused startup based in Africa, has announced the formation of its first Advisory Board. The move is aimed at strengthening its governance framework and aligning its growth efforts with expert guidance across key industries.
The announcement was made by Izuchukwu Nwankpa, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Golvia. According to Nwankpa, “We believe that bold visions must be matched by robust structures and wise counsel. This Advisory Board represents our commitment to doing things the right way — ensuring our decisions are strategic, sustainable, and impactful.”
The newly constituted Advisory Board comprises seven professionals with backgrounds in banking, technology, oil and gas, human resources, and business development.
Adekunle Afolabi – A finance and investment expert with over three decades of experience in banking, strategy, and wealth management.Adekunle Afolabi
Engr. Dr. Vincent Nnadi – Former EGM at TotalEnergies E&P, a respected business leader and energy sector strategist with over 30 years of leadership experience.
Rakiya Shuaibu Mohammed – Former IT Director at the Central Bank of Nigeria, bringing over 25 years of expertise in cybersecurity, governance, and IT strategy. Rakiya Shuaibu Mohammed
Riere Prince Okoro – A highly skilled developer and technology leader with 20+ years of experience in building world-class applications. Ogheneriere Prince Okoro
Dr. Omoyemi Ohazulike, PhD
A marketing and customer experience strategist, Dr. Ohazulike has spent over 20 years helping organisations design growth strategies, enhance market visibility, and improve user engagement. Her contribution to Golvia focuses on brand marketing
Mrs. Olaide Ojieh
An HR strategist and innovation consultant, Olaide is renowned for aligning people, culture, and systems to achieve business transformation. Her focus will include organizational design, leadership development, and performance management at Golvia.
Mrs. Chile Frank-Udemgba
With over 20 years at Zenith Bank and a solid background in business development and client relations, Mrs. Frank-Udemgba also leads Woman and Half (WAH), a platform focused on empowering African women. Her experience adds value to Golvia’s growth partnerships and community impact initiatives.
Golvia stated that the Advisory Board will support leadership with strategic counsel and help strengthen decision-making as the company scales its operations.
