Grant Thornton Optimism Fuels Confidence in Economic Growth

Grant Thornton Nigeria is optimistic about the prospects for economic growth, entrepreneurial development, and innovation in the mid-market assuring that it is prepared to provide high-quality transactional advisory services with the addition of Mr. Tayo Adedokun as a new partner in the Advisory service line.

The implementation of new economic policies brings with it the significant responsibility of attracting and retaining both domestic and foreign investments, which are crucial for enhancing the country’s economic stability and reputation.

Managing Partner and CEO, Dr. Ngozi Ogwo, highlights the firm’s commitment to providing transactional advisory services essential for nurturing a resilient business environment in Nigeria and the African continent.

“Transactional Advisory Services (TAS) play key roles in maintaining the integrity of business transactions in the country through the provision of comprehensive financial evaluations, risk assessments, and compliance reviews, which lead to increased trust and confidence in the market,” she said.

“Tayo Adedokun joined the firm in 2009 as a chartered accountant and developed expertise in audit and advisory services. In 2016, he transitioned to the Advisory service line and has consistently delivered exceptional results in specialties such as valuation, due diligence, reporting accountant, and corporate governance review engagements among other services for both listed and other corporate organizations, “she added.

Speaking on the admission of the new partner, Head of Advisory Services, Mr. Orji Okpechi, reiterated the significance of Transactional advisory services to the economy, noting that it cannot be overstated.

“These services encompass a wide range of activities such as mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, restructuring, and strategic financial planning and it plays a crucial role in economic development by facilitating and supporting complex business transactions,” he said.