Oluropo S. Dada
13th President and Chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers
Mr. Oluropo Samuel Olubode Dada is a seasoned finance and investment professional with over three decades of experience spanning the Nigerian capital market, banking, and corporate governance. He currently serves as the 13th President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), the apex professional body for securities and investment practitioners in Nigeria.
Mr. Dada’s leadership in the Institute is focused on strengthening institutional capacity, deepening member engagement, and positioning CIS as a catalyst for capital market development, investor protection, and financial inclusion. He represents the Institute on national and international platforms, championing initiatives that enhance market depth, financial literacy, and adoption of global best practices.
Before he was elected President, he served the Institute in various leadership roles, including 1st Vice President (2022–2024) and 2nd Vice President (2020–2022). During this period, he chaired the Education Committee, spearheading reforms of the certification programmes to align with international standards, and led the Risk Management and Programme Committees, which delivered high-impact professional development, conferences, and governance reforms.
Beyond the Institute, Mr. Dada is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Network Capital Limited, a dealing member firm of the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX). He has also held top executive positions in Pyramid Securities Limited and Marina Securities Limited (Coronation Securities Limited), and served in senior capacities in Access Bank Plc, Abacus Merchant Bank, and the Nigerian Agricultural Credit & Development Bank. His career reflects deep expertise in stockbroking, portfolio management, investment advisory, credit analysis, and risk management.
An alumnus of the University of Lagos, Mr. Dada holds a B.Sc. in Business Administration, an MBA in Financial Management from Ekiti State University, and an M.Sc. in Corporate Governance from Leeds Beckett University, UK. He has also undertaken extensive management training locally and internationally, including at the New York Institute of Finance, Gordon Institute of Business Science (South Africa), Leeds Business School (UK), and Lagos Business School.
He is a Fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (FCS) and the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (FCIB), a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (UK), an Associate of the Chartered Pension Institute of Nigeria (ACPI), and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Directors (M-CIoD) and Society for Corporate Governance, Nigeria.
In recognition of his professional excellence and contributions to the development of Nigeria’s financial markets, Mr. Dada has received numerous awards, including the NGX Award for Most Compliant Stockbroking Firm (2024) and the CIS Presidential Awards (2021, 2022, 2023), among others.
Widely respected for his integrity, professionalism, and visionary leadership, Mr. Oluropo Dada continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Nigeria’s capital market and inspiring the next generation of investment professionals.