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Gbenga Oyebode
Chairman at
LAFARGE AFRICA PLC
Net worth: 46 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Gbenga Oyebode is the founder of Aluko & Oyebode.
Current jobs include Chairman at Nestlé Nigeria Plc since 2023, Chairman at Lafarge Africa Plc since 2020, Chairman at CFAO Nigeria Plc since 2017, Chairman at The Asset Management Group Ltd., Chairman at The Okomu Oil Palm Co. Plc since 1994, Chairman at Teach For All, Inc., Chairman at Combined Industrial Agro Consultants Ltd., Chairman at Timbuktu Media Ltd., Chairman at African Philanthropy Forum since 2023, Chairman at The Continent Venture Partners since 2023, Non-Executive Non-Independent Director at Socfinaf SA since 2011, Director at Crusader Nigeria Plc, Director at Jazz At Lincoln Center, Inc., Director at Green Africa Airways Ltd. since 2019, Member of the American Bar Association, Member-International Council of Collectors at The Cleveland Museum of Art, Trustee at The Africa Center since 2020, Member of the International Bar Association, Member of the Nigerian Bar Association since 1980, Member of the American Society of International Law, Chancellor at the University of Elizade, Trustee at The Carnegie Hall Corp., and Trustee at Ford Foundation (Nigeria).
Former jobs include Chairman at Access Bank Plc from 2000 to 2015, Chairman at Teach For Nigeria, Non-Executive Chairman at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, Director at MTN Nigeria Communications Plc from 2001 to 2019, Director at Queen's Gambit Growth Capital, Director at Swvl Holdings Corp.
from 2022 to 2023, Associate at White & Case LLP from 1982 to 1983, and Trustee at The Carnegie Hall Society, Inc. Education includes graduation from the University of Pennsylvania in 1982, Ekiti State University, Nigerian Law School, and Obafemi Awolowo University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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| 31/12/2024 | 35,938,136 ( 3.77% ) | 46 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Gbenga Oyebode active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| SOCFINAF S.A. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2011 |
| NESTLÉ NIGERIA PLC | Chairman | 07/06/2023 |
| CRUSADER NIGERIA PLC | Director/Board Member | - |
| THE OKOMU OIL PALM COMPANY PLC | Chairman | 01/01/1994 |
| LAFARGE AFRICA PLC | Chairman | - |
The Carnegie Hall Corp.
 The Carnegie Hall Corp. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Promotion and management of a venue for musical performances | Director/Board Member | - |
African Philanthropy Forum | Chairman | 16/02/2023 |
Continent Venture Partners
 Continent Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Continent Venture invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provide financing for early and growth stage capital requirements. | Chairman | - |
Ford Foundation (Nigeria) | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Gbenga Oyebode
Experiences
Positions held
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Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
80
1st degree connections
36
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 36 |
|---|---|
University of Pennsylvania
 University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
White & Case LLP
 White & Case LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Socfinaf SA
 Socfinaf SA Investment ManagersFinance Engages in portfolio management activity of palm and rubber trees plantations | Finance |
American Bar Association
 American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Access Bank Plc
 Access Bank Plc Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Nestlé Nigeria Plc
 Nestlé Nigeria Plc Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures, markets and distributes food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Crusader Nigeria Plc
 Crusader Nigeria Plc Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides insurance services | Finance |
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc
 MTN Nigeria Communications Plc Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides cellular telecommunications services | Communications |
Lafarge Africa Plc
 Lafarge Africa Plc Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Manufactures and markets cement | Non-Energy Minerals |
The Africa Center
 The Africa Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as art and cultural museum | Consumer Services |
The Cleveland Museum of Art
 The Cleveland Museum of Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Exhibits art gallery | Consumer Services |
PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc
 PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and wholesales home and personal care products | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Carnegie Hall Society, Inc.
 The Carnegie Hall Society, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Promotes musical performances | Consumer Services |
Ekiti State University
 Ekiti State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Jazz At Lincoln Center, Inc.
 Jazz At Lincoln Center, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Develops programs for jazz appreciation | Consumer Services |
International Bar Association
 International Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an organization of representatives of legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies | Commercial Services |
Aluko & Oyebode
 Aluko & Oyebode Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
CFAO Nigeria Plc
 CFAO Nigeria Plc Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes motor vehicles, technical, electrical and agricultural equipment, and building materials | Distribution Services |
Nigerian Bar Association
 Nigerian Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates professional associations | Commercial Services |
American Society of International Law
 American Society of International Law Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates a membership association to the study and use of law in international affairs | Commercial Services |
The Asset Management Group Ltd.
 The Asset Management Group Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Finance |
The Okomu Oil Palm Co. Plc
 The Okomu Oil Palm Co. Plc Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Engages in the cultivation of oil palm and rubber | Process Industries |
Teach For All, Inc.
 Teach For All, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates charitable organizations to support children's education | Commercial Services |
Nigerian Law School
 Nigerian Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Combined Industrial Agro Consultants Ltd. | |
Timbuktu Media Ltd. | |
Obafemi Awolowo University
 Obafemi Awolowo University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Elizade
 University of Elizade Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
African Philanthropy Forum | |
Green Africa Airways Ltd.
 Green Africa Airways Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Provides air transportation services | Transportation |
The Carnegie Hall Corp.
The Carnegie Hall Corp. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Promotion and management of a venue for musical performances | Consumer Services |
Queen's Gambit Growth Capital
 Queen's Gambit Growth Capital Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Continent Venture Partners
Continent Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Continent Venture invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provide financing for early and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Teach For Nigeria | |
Swvl Holdings Corp.
 Swvl Holdings Corp. Other TransportationTransportation Provides mass transit and shared mobility solutions | Transportation |
Ford Foundation (Nigeria) |
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