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About AvisMoney

Where Nigerian Business Thrives.

Founded with a mission to make financial access real, AvisMoney has become a trusted partner for thousands of Nigerian entrepreneurs, traders, and salary earners since 2021.

₦901.1MDisbursed
3%Default Rate
2021Founded
AbujaHeadquarters
Our Foundation

What Drives Everything We Do

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Our Mission

To simplify financial access for Nigerian MSMEs, providing the capital, tools, and support that businesses and individuals need to grow sustainably and build lasting financial security.

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Our Vision

To become Nigeria's most trusted microfinance institution, known for disciplined credit management, genuine member relationships, and measurable economic impact across communities we serve.

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Our Values

Integrity in every transaction. Flexibility shaped around real lives. Speed without compromise on quality. And a deep belief that when Nigerian entrepreneurs thrive, the whole economy rises.

Executive Leadership

The People Behind AvisMoney

Our leadership team brings world-class financial expertise and a genuine commitment to building the kind of institution they wish had existed when they started their careers.

Olalekan Olaiya, Managing Director and CEO, AvisMoney

Olalekan Olaiya

Managing Director / CEO

Olalekan Olaiya is the Managing Director/CEO of AvisMoney and a seasoned banking and financial services executive with over 20 years of experience in commercial banking, retail banking, financial inclusion, enterprise risk management, and digital transformation. He has held leadership positions with renowned institutions including KPMG, PwC, Standard Chartered Bank, Diamond Bank, Bank PHB, and Santander Bank UK. He holds a Master's degree in Business with Financial Management from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and a professional certification from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.

Desmond Olaiya, Chief Operating Officer, AvisMoney

Desmond Olaiya

Chief Operating Officer

Desmond Olaiya brings over 12 years of experience in SME finance, credit administration, and branch management. He is an expert in portfolio optimisation, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency, and a respected startup mentor and business development strategist.

Peace Odiba, Head of Operations and Administration, AvisMoney

Peace Odiba

Head of Operations & Administration

Peace Odiba leads end-to-end operational functions across credit risk management, loan administration, financial reconciliation, and regulatory compliance, driving efficiency and performance. A results-driven Data Analyst and Operations Leader with a strong academic foundation in Statistics and Applied Mathematics, she is currently pursuing a PhD at Prince Abubakar Audu University, bringing a rare combination of quantitative expertise and hands-on financial operations experience.

Governance

Our Board of Directors

Experienced leaders providing strategic direction, oversight, and governance that keeps AvisMoney accountable and focused on long-term impact.

Dr. Lanre Phillips, Director, AvisMoney

Dr. Lanre Phillips

Director

A seasoned Business Development and Sales Executive with over 25 years of experience spanning the FMCG, banking, telecommunications, and information technology sectors. He has a demonstrated record of driving business growth, leading high-performing teams, managing strategic client relationships, and delivering revenue targets across diverse markets and geographies. His career includes leadership roles at renowned organizations such as NNB International Bank, Guardian Express Bank, Vmobile (now Airtel Nigeria), Globacom, HP Inc., and Classera, where he held progressively senior positions in corporate sales, enterprise business development, regional management, and strategic account management. He has extensive experience managing public sector, enterprise, education, hospitality, international organizations, and corporate accounts across Nigeria and Africa. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Ibadan, an MBA, an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Jos, and a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) from the Swiss Management Centre.

Remi Sanusi, Director, AvisMoney

Remi Sanusi

Director

Remi Sanusi is a highly accomplished marketing, sales, and customer experience executive with over 25 years of leadership experience spanning financial services, insurance, energy, and consumer products across Nigeria and Canada. He has a proven track record of driving business growth, developing customer-centric strategies, leading product innovation, and building high-performing teams across multiple market segments. He currently serves as Director, Customer Segments and Marketing at GMS Health and Travel Insurance, Canada, where he leads strategic initiatives focused on customer acquisition, market growth, product positioning, and customer engagement. Prior to this, he held senior leadership roles at Ecobank Nigeria, FCMB, Keystone Bank, Bank PHB, UBA, and Standard Trust Bank, managing consumer banking, affluent and youth segments, retail banking, product management, treasury operations, and commercial portfolios. He is recognized for his strategic leadership, commercial acumen, and ability to develop innovative solutions that enhance customer value while driving organizational performance.

Temitope Ajayi, Director, AvisMoney

Temitope Ajayi

Director

Temitope Ajayi is a seasoned business executive, finance professional, and real estate entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience spanning financial services, real estate development, project management, business strategy, operations management, and business development. He has a proven record of leading organizations, driving growth, managing complex projects, and delivering sustainable results across the financial, construction, engineering, energy, and utilities sectors. He currently serves as Managing Director/CEO of KADE Realty Investment Limited, providing strategic leadership in property development, investment structuring, project financing, stakeholder management, and corporate governance. Previously, he built and led Asonic Properties Limited into a multi-million-naira real estate business while also holding senior roles at Oceanic Bank (now Ecobank) and Diamond Bank (now Access Bank). He holds a Master's Degree in International Business and Management from the University of Manchester, a B.Sc. in Accounting, and is a Fellow of both the Institute of Finance and Strategic Business Management and the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators of Nigeria.

Olalekan Olaiya, Managing Director and CEO, AvisMoney

Olalekan Olaiya

Managing Director / CEO

Olalekan Olaiya is the Managing Director/CEO of AvisMoney and a seasoned banking and financial services executive with over 20 years of experience in commercial banking, retail banking, financial inclusion, enterprise risk management, and digital transformation. He has held leadership positions with renowned institutions including KPMG, PwC, Standard Chartered Bank, Diamond Bank, Bank PHB, and Santander Bank UK. He holds a Master's degree in Business with Financial Management from Northumbria University, Newcastle, and a professional certification from the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.

Dr. Victor Olukayode Ogunro, Director, AvisMoney

Dr. Victor Olukayode Ogunro

Director

Dr. Victor Olukayode Ogunro is an accomplished academic, researcher, and management professional with over 20 years of experience in higher education, business administration, management sciences, and organizational development. He has contributed significantly to teaching, research, mentoring, and academic development since 2005. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration, an M.Sc. in Management Science, an MBA, an M.Ed. in Educational Management, and a B.Sc. in Business Administration. His research interests span corporate social responsibility, strategic management, human resource management, entrepreneurship, organizational performance, and economic development. A prolific scholar, Dr. Ogunro has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications in reputable local and international journals. Beyond academia, he serves on the board of Ploutos Asset Management and Plethora Group, where he has contributed to strategic risk management and repositioning the companies' portfolios for sustained growth and an enviable market position. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants and a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing of Nigeria. His expertise combines academic excellence, research leadership, strategic thinking, and organizational development, bridging theory and practice to drive institutional and economic performance.

Our Journey

Building Trust, One Loan at a Time

2021, Founded

AvisMoney Established

AvisMoney was founded with a clear mandate: to bring professional, ethical financial services to underserved Nigerian MSMEs.

2022, Growth

First ₦100M Milestone

AvisMoney crosses ₦100M in total loan disbursements while maintaining a strong default rate, validating the people-first credit model.

2023, Expansion

Four Loan Products Launched

The full product suite is established: the Avis Micro and Group Loan, Avis Women Empowerment Loan (A WEL), Avis SME Loan, and Salary Advance and Personal Loan, covering every major financial need for Nigerian working families and businesses.

2024 to 2025, Scale

₦901.1M Disbursed, Growing

AvisMoney reaches ₦901.1M in total disbursements, among the strongest metrics in Nigerian microfinance, built entirely on trust and rigorous relationship-based lending.

Visit Us

Our Offices Across Nigeria

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Head Office, AbujaSuite A1-17, Plot 227, Zitel Plaza, POW Mafemi Crescent, Jabi, Abuja FCT
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Kano BranchNo. 19B Civic Center Road, Kano
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Lagos BranchLagos, Nigeria

+234 706 194 5497  ·  hello@theavismoney.com

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