Managing Director, AVA Capital Plc, Mr Olukayode Fadahunsi, says the company is committed to bridging the gap between viable investment opportunities and capital to drive business growth and economic development.

Fadahunsi stated this at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos following the company’s recent listing on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX).

He said the commitment remained central to AVA Capital’s growth strategy.

According to him, the company’s success is measured by the number of businesses and projects it successfully connected to funding rather than the number of branches it operated.

“Our focus is simple. Every time we connect one more opportunity to capital, it is a win for us.

“When capital meets a viable opportunity, businesses grow, jobs are created and the economy benefits.

“That is where we derive our greatest satisfaction as we build enduring value,” he said.

Fadahunsi said the company would continue to support businesses in accessing funding while providing investors with credible opportunities capable of generating sustainable returns.

He disclosed that AVA Capital planned to grow its client base from about 5,000 to 100,000 by 2030, while expanding its branch network from three to 10 locations nationwide.

He said that the company also intends to increase its mutual fund offerings from four to 10 within the same period to broaden investment options for customers.

Fadahunsi said technology would be central to achieving the targets by expanding the company’s reach and reducing reliance on physical branches.

He noted that the nation’s economy continued to offer significant investment opportunities in spite of prevailing macroeconomic challenges.

The managing director urged investors to focus on sectors with strong value creation potential.

According to him, periods of economic volatility often create new investment opportunities for businesses capable of identifying emerging trends and adapting quickly.

Fadahunsi said AVA Capital would continue to analyse market developments and guide investors toward opportunities with long-term growth potential.

On future capital raising, he said the company would only raise additional funds when it identified viable investment opportunities for deployment.

“Capital is important, but it must be matched with opportunities.

“There is no need to raise funds simply because others are doing so. Capital must be deployed responsibly and productively,” he said.

Fadahunsi reiterated that AVA Capital would remain focused on connecting investors seeking sustainable returns with businesses requiring financing.

He described the approach as the core of the company’s operations.