WHAT WE PROVIDE
Our structure is designed to exploit market opportunities that enable us provide best-in-class services to our wide array of clients.
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OUR SERVICE SUITE
A Trust arrangement created by a Testator through Wills, for the benefit of beneficiaries upon his death. We ensure professional management of the assets of the deceased testator.
where the Trustee is a named executor of the estate, the Trustee ensures that the wishes of the testator as stipulated in the governing document are strictly adhered to.
Our services extend to the procurement of Letters of Administration and Grant of Probate after the death of the Testator, for the beneficiaries as they require an instrument of authority to claim the assets of the deceased
We act as trustees to debt security issued by a corporation to raise capital
We advise on a security structure for the transaction which will support affordable costs within the ambit of the law in Loan Syndication/Consortium lending transactions.
We advise on debt instruments with fixed interest rate
We are fully equipped to hold confidential original Title Deeds for the benefit of the parties.
We advise on the conversion of assets into securities that are sold to investors, often to raise capital.
We also advise on the creation and selling of short-term debt instruments (notes) to raise funds.
We act as Trustees to Bonds and Notes issued by the Federal, State, Local Governments and Corporate institutions wherein we secure and protect the interest of the Bondholders or Noteholders and monitor Issuer activities in order to ensure compliance with the Trust Deed, the Securities and Exchange Commission Rules and the Investment and Securities Act, 2007.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Michael Abiodun Thomas is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Capital Trustees Limited, where he leads business strategy, operations, and development across various trust services, including corporate, public, escrow, and estate planning. With extensive experience spanning across trust advisory, trust administration, legal practice, compliance, business development, and investment management, Michael brings over 15 years of industry expertise. He has led and overseen more than 300 major trust transactions valued at over ₦9 trillion, encompassing public bonds, corporate debt issuances, estate planning, and complex securitization structures.
Prior to joining United Capital, Michael served as Executive Director at ARM Trustees Limited and was the Acting Managing Director at Radix Trustees Limited. His earlier roles include Trust Officer at Radix Trustees and Legal Counsel at Rickey Tarfa (SAN) & Co.
Michael is an alumnus of the Lagos Business School’s Advanced Management Programme and IESE Business School in Spain. He holds a Master’s degree in International Business Law from the University of Cumbria, UK, and is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. He is also a Fellow of both the National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) and the Association of Investment Advisers and Portfolio Managers (IAPM).
Bolarinwa Titiloye is the Head of Institutional Trust at United Capital Trustees, where she leads strategy, execution, and business development for the division. With over 11 years of experience in the financial services industry, she drives excellence in client relationship management, investment advisory, and trust solutions.
Before joining United Capital, Bolarinwa served as National Sales Manager at FCMB Asset Management Limited. She also held the role of Head of Client Advisory at Cordros Capital Limited, where she was instrumental in driving business growth and client engagement.
Bolarinwa has completed several professional courses in sales, marketing, asset management, and financial planning. She is a member of the Institute of Public Diplomacy and Management and a student member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), UK.
Ezekiel Folahan is a seasoned finance professional with over 16 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry, with core expertise in treasury management, product development, portfolio management, and business strategy.
He currently serves as the Head of Trust Finance at United Capital Trustees Limited. Ezekiel plays a critical role in driving the financial operations and strategic financial planning of the organization. Prior to this role, he held key positions across several reputable institutions, including serving as Head of Treasury at Jubilee Life Mortgage Bank Plc. His career journey also includes notable roles at EDC Securities Limited, FBN Mortgages Limited, and Fund Quest Financial Services Limited.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Lagos State University and an MBA from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. He is also an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS).
Nnamdi Okeke is a seasoned professional with nearly a decade of expertise in trust services, corporate law, family office management, wealth and asset management, succession planning, commercial litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. He currently leads the Private Trust business at United Capital Trustees, where he is responsible for strategic implementation, business development, and service excellence.
He has a proven track record in estate planning, private and public trusts, bonds, and securitization transactions. Prior to joining United Capital, Nnamdi served as a Senior Trust Advisor at Asset and Resource Management (ARM) Trustees, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the ARM Family Office. His previous roles also include Head of Chambers at Rooftop Chambers and Legal Officer at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.
Nnamdi is a qualified lawyer and a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-sponsored Capital Market Operator. He holds a Law degree from Obafemi Awolowo University and is a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, the Association of Corporate Trustees (ACT), and the Chartered Institute of Public Management of Nigeria (CIPMN).
Solomon Igberaese is a seasoned legal and trust management professional with over a decade of experience in Corporate Trust transactions, Estate Planning, and Real Estate Advisory. He currently serves as Team Lead, Corporate Trust at United Capital Trustees Ltd., where he oversees the structuring and administration of trust arrangements covering over ₦2 trillion in assets on behalf of lenders and institutional investors.
Drawing from years of hands-on experience, Solomon specializes in debenture trusts, syndicated and consortium lending structures, escrow services, custodianship, and bond and note issuances. He is known for aligning complex legal frameworks with commercial objectives to deliver secure, compliant, and value-driven fiduciary solutions across private, public, and corporate sectors.
He holds a Master’s degree in Maritime and Commercial Law from Lagos State University and is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Solomon is a registered Sponsored Individual with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria, and has completed a Leadership Certification Programme at the Lagos Business School (LBS).
Recognized for his precision, regulatory insight, and client-focused approach, Solomon brings deep legal knowledge, strong leadership, and commercial acumen to support capital market transactions and protect stakeholders' interests in high-value deals.
