Ada Osakwe is a seasoned entrepreneur and influential leader in the investment and agriculture sectors. As the Founder and Managing Director of Agrolay Ventures and The Nuli Juice Company, Osakwe has successfully invested in and developed early-stage businesses focused on transforming Africa's ecosystems through innovative food and beverage solutions. Current roles include serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director at the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, Board Member at AGRA and One Acre Fund, and Senior Advisor to the Vice President at the African Development Bank Group. Osakwe's contributions to sustainable development are recognized globally, exemplified by membership in the World Economic Forum's community of Young Global Leaders. Educational achievements include an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and advanced studies in leadership and economics at prestigious institutions such as Harvard and the University of Oxford.
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NSIA: Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority
Our Vision is to establish NSIA as world-class investment manager aiming to optimize the balance of financial returns and strategic benefit to Nigerians. Our mission as defined by our enabling act is to: build a savings base for the Nigerian people, enhance the development of Nigerian infrastructure and provide stabilisation support in times of economic stress. Our operating principles are in three parts: Financial sustainability, independence of investment decisions and transparency of our operations. The Fund starts with a seed funding of $1bn across three fund mandates: Future Generation Fund, Fiscal Stabilization Fund and Nigeria Infrastructure Fund. Each Fund mandate shall hold at least 20% of the Assets and it is at the discretion of the Management Team. Subsequent funding for the NSIA as defined by the Act shall be derived Residual Funds from the Federation Account above the Budgetary Smoothing amount.