YAKUBU YUSUF (Managing Partner/Lead Consultant)

FCA, FCTI, CFAN, ABR, ABDI, HND (Accounting) MBA (Finance) SEMP MBA,

Mr.Yusuf holds:


  • HND in Accounting of the Federal Polytechnic, Idah
  • MBA (Finance) of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho
  • SEMP MBA (Int’l Business Law) of the University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
  • Certificate in Knowledge Management from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa

He is a member of the following professional bodies:

  • Fellow (FCA) Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
  • Certified Forensic Accountant (CFA) of the ICAN
  • Fellow (FCTI) Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN)
  • Associate (ABR) BRIPAN & INSOL International
  • Associate (ABDI) Institute of Business Development (IBD)

His work experience spanning over 20 years was derived from both the private and public sectors of the Nigerian Financial System, in the following organizations, among others:

  • Olutayo Adenekan & Co (Chartered Accountants) Makurdi
  • Pannell Kerr Forster (Chartered Accountants) Jos
  • Peoples Bank of Nigeria
  • Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Chartered Bank Plc (now, Stanbic-IBTC Bank Plc)
  • Crusader Sterling Pensions Limited
  • Afribank Nigeria Plc and
  • Pioneer MD/CEO of MBL BDC Limited (formerly, Afribank BDC Limited)
  • Currently, Managing Partner and lead Consultant of Deo-Gracia Consulting

A sample of his diversified training and career development programs include:

  • Knowledge Management Training at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
  • Executive programme in Private Wealth Management (in Lagos & in Geneva) organized by AME&T Training Consultants
  • Treasury Management by the Money Market Association of Nigeria
  • Basic Credit Training by H. Pierson & Co
  • Financial Statement Analysis by the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) Lagos
  • Small & Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme (SMIEIS) Training by the FITC
  • Collective Work Ethics and Organizational Values by Espera Consultants
  • 2nd African Economic Summit, Dublin

Yusuf was an active member of the ERM Project Team, led by H. Pierson & Co that developed the Risk Management Framework for Afribank Nigeria Plc in 2008.

BENEDICT OLAMIDE OSILAJA – KSM (Senior Consultant)

(ACA, ACTI, MNIM, MBA, BSc Hons)
Benedict is an alumnus of Pan African University (Lagos Business School).

A 1989 Graduate of Accounting from Ogun State University.

He is a 1998 product of University of Lagos MBA School with specialization in Finance.

*   An Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).
*   Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
*   Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Nigeria (CIMN) and
*   Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria FRCN.

Benedict who recently resigned as the Financial Controller of Olakleen Holdings Limited has over Twenty-five (25) years practical work experience in both Manufacturing and Service sectors of the economy. Notable among which are: –

*   Ernest Obasa & Co (Chartered Accountants).
*   Whassan Group of Companies, Power and Mechanical Supplies Limited.
*   Fidson Products Limited (a subsidiary of Fidson Healthcare Plc.).

BENEDICT OLAMIDE OSILAJA – KSM (Senior Consultant)

(ACA, ACTI, MNIM, MBA, BSc Hons)
Benedict is an alumnus of Pan African University (Lagos Business School).

A 1989 Graduate of Accounting from Ogun State University.

He is a 1998 product of University of Lagos MBA School with specialization in Finance.

*   An Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN).
*   Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
*   Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing Nigeria (CIMN) and
*   Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria FRCN.

Benedict who recently resigned as the Financial Controller of Olakleen Holdings Limited has over Twenty-five (25) years practical work experience in both Manufacturing and Service sectors of the economy. Notable among which are: –

*   Ernest Obasa & Co (Chartered Accountants).
*   Whassan Group of Companies, Power and Mechanical Supplies Limited.
*   Fidson Products Limited (a subsidiary of Fidson Healthcare Plc.).

GABRIEL MAMMAN DUBUKUMAH (Senior Consultant)

B. SC, MBA. HEAD OF IT AND SYSTEMS AUDIT/REGIONAL MANAGER, KADUNA

Mr. Dubukumah is an ex-Banker, spanning over 20 years in banking and rising to the Management rank of Principal Manager, before voluntarily resigning from banking. He has vast experience in areas of systems Audit, Internal Audit and Inspection. He also has a good knowledge of information systems audit and control. A former lecturer of Management studies at Kaduna Polytechnics, Kaduna. ,

He has attended various training programs within and outside the Country as part of career development programs. Some of the courses attended include:

  • Knowledge Management Training at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa;
  • Technology & Ops Mgt. for payment, clearing& settlement system, Toronto, Canada
  • Ncompass Clearing system; Nicosia, Cyprus
  • Information Tech General Control Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Information Tech Gen Control Computer Data acquisition & Analysis, KPMG, Lagos
  • Computer Audit Control and security, Lagos
  • Financial Statement Analysis by FITC, Lagos

He is the Head of IT and systems Audit/Regional Manager, Kaduna

GABRIEL MAMMAN DUBUKUMAH (Senior Consultant)

B. SC, MBA. HEAD OF IT AND SYSTEMS AUDIT/REGIONAL MANAGER, KADUNA

Mr. Dubukumah is an ex-Banker, spanning over 20 years in banking and rising to the Management rank of Principal Manager, before voluntarily resigning from banking. He has vast experience in areas of systems Audit, Internal Audit and Inspection. He also has a good knowledge of information systems audit and control. A former lecturer of Management studies at Kaduna Polytechnics, Kaduna. ,

He has attended various training programs within and outside the Country as part of career development programs. Some of the courses attended include:

  • Knowledge Management Training at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa;
  • Technology & Ops Mgt. for payment, clearing& settlement system, Toronto, Canada
  • Ncompass Clearing system; Nicosia, Cyprus
  • Information Tech General Control Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Information Tech Gen Control Computer Data acquisition & Analysis, KPMG, Lagos
  • Computer Audit Control and security, Lagos
  • Financial Statement Analysis by FITC, Lagos

He is the Head of IT and systems Audit/Regional Manager, Kaduna

UDOH, SIMON WILLIAM (Audit Manager) B.SC. ACA.

Simon William is a Chartered Accountant with over Eleven years of professional experience.
An Accounting and Finance Graduate from Delta State University, Abraka.
He started out as audit Trainee working in the Audit and Assurance department of
Akintola Williams Deloitte from April 2004 where he was involved in various audit engagements of different companies and Government. As an Auditor he led and managed several audit assignments with his experience covering Consumer Business, Financial Institution, Oil and Gas, Government & Telecom sector.
Few of the clients he has worked with include: –
* Nigeria LNG
* Cappa & Dalberto

* Nigerian Port Authority
* Lagos State Metropolitan Agency (LAMATA)
* Lagos State AIDS Control Agency
* Dangote Cement Company,
* Tower Aluminum Plc
* Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc.

Simon joined Royusuf & Co in June 2019 coming in with a rich and in-depth experience in financial services which we believe is going to add value to the competencies we already have as a firm. His special skills include MS Access and Greatsoft Application Package for e-cost, e-time and disbursements.

He makes proficient use of the Microsoft Office for data processing activities and a SAGE Certified Accountant. He has participated in professional trainings spanning a period of five years from 2004 to 2015 on Performance Management, IFRS, Oil & Gas Operations, Human Capital development, Project management and Audit Excellence.

UDOH, SIMON WILLIAM (Audit Manager) B.SC. ACA.

Simon William is a Chartered Accountant with over Eleven years of professional experience.
An Accounting and Finance Graduate from Delta State University, Abraka.
He started out as audit Trainee working in the Audit and Assurance department of
Akintola Williams Deloitte from April 2004 where he was involved in various audit engagements of different companies and Government. As an Auditor he led and managed several audit assignments with his experience covering Consumer Business, Financial Institution, Oil and Gas, Government & Telecom sector.
Few of the clients he has worked with include: –
* Nigeria LNG
* Cappa & Dalberto

* Nigerian Port Authority
* Lagos State Metropolitan Agency (LAMATA)
* Lagos State AIDS Control Agency
* Dangote Cement Company,
* Tower Aluminum Plc
* Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc.

Simon joined Royusuf & Co in June 2019 coming in with a rich and in-depth experience in financial services which we believe is going to add value to the competencies we already have as a firm. His special skills include MS Access and Greatsoft Application Package for e-cost, e-time and disbursements.

He makes proficient use of the Microsoft Office for data processing activities and a SAGE Certified Accountant. He has participated in professional trainings spanning a period of five years from 2004 to 2015 on Performance Management, IFRS, Oil & Gas Operations, Human Capital development, Project management and Audit Excellence.

ADOH ROSE K  B.SC, DDP, IT AUDIT

Rose is a (B. Sc.) holder in Computer Science with vast knowledge and background on: –

  • Information Technology (hardware and software).
  • Diploma in Desktop Publishing.
  • Certified Graphics Designer.
  • Programming (Web Developer with HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript).
  • Database Management System (MYSQL, MS ACCESS).
  • She is skillful in computing with interest in system programming and software development.

She has Seven (7) years’ work experience with American Wireless Broadband Network Limited with first hand experiences on: –

  • Computers and Telecommunications
  • Networking
  • Design
  • Development
  • Implementation
  • Support and management of computer-based information systems

She joined Royusuf in 2020 and anchors the IT Department of the firm.

BARRISTER CHRIS EZE (LEAD SOLICITOR & LEGAL COUNSEL, DEBT RECOVERY & INSOLVENCY)

Chris Eze is a Principal Partner at MacMilton LP.

  • He has over a decade of experience in active legal practice, focusing on corporate law practice, debt recovery, insolvency, litigation, arbitration and legal advisory services.
  • He attended the Enugu Sate University of Science and Technology where he graduated with 2nd Class Upper Division. He completed Nigeria Law School with a 2nd Class Upper Division, and subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar.

He started his legal practice with Kola Awodein & Co, SAN and Nnenna Ejekam Associates where he rose to the Head of Corporate Law and Insolvency.

  • He has handled high profile transactions and litigations in superior court of records in Nigeria.

Chris’s experience in legal practice specifically extends to the areas of dispute resolution, litigation, debt recovery, insolvency, maritime, election petitions, matrimonial causes, labour and industrial relations, information technology, maritime and taxation.

Chris is a member of Nigeria Instituted of Chartered Secretaries and Administration

  • Member, Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN)
  • Member, Nigeria Instituted of Management
  • Member Nigeria Bar Association.

He joined Royusuf in 2020 and anchors the legal aspect of the firm.

ADOH ROSE K  B.SC, DDP, IT AUDIT

Rose is a (B. Sc.) holder in Computer Science with vast knowledge and background on: –

  • Information Technology (hardware and software).
  • Diploma in Desktop Publishing.
  • Certified Graphics Designer.
  • Programming (Web Developer with HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript).
  • Database Management System (MYSQL, MS ACCESS).
  • She is skillful in computing with interest in system programming and software development.

She has Seven (7) years’ work experience with American Wireless Broadband Network Limited with first hand experiences on: –

  • Computers and Telecommunications
  • Networking
  • Design
  • Development
  • Implementation
  • Support and management of computer-based information systems

She joined Royusuf in 2020 and anchors the IT Department of the firm.

BARRISTER CHRIS EZE (LEAD SOLICITOR & LEGAL COUNSEL, DEBT RECOVERY & INSOLVENCY)

Chris Eze is a Principal Partner at MacMilton LP.

  • He has over a decade of experience in active legal practice, focusing on corporate law practice, debt recovery, insolvency, litigation, arbitration and legal advisory services.
  • He attended the Enugu Sate University of Science and Technology where he graduated with 2nd Class Upper Division. He completed Nigeria Law School with a 2nd Class Upper Division, and subsequently called to the Nigerian Bar.

He started his legal practice with Kola Awodein & Co, SAN and Nnenna Ejekam Associates where he rose to the Head of Corporate Law and Insolvency.

  • He has handled high profile transactions and litigations in superior court of records in Nigeria.

Chris’s experience in legal practice specifically extends to the areas of dispute resolution, litigation, debt recovery, insolvency, maritime, election petitions, matrimonial causes, labour and industrial relations, information technology, maritime and taxation.

Chris is a member of Nigeria Instituted of Chartered Secretaries and Administration

  • Member, Business Recovery and Insolvency Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BRIPAN)
  • Member, Nigeria Instituted of Management
  • Member Nigeria Bar Association.

He joined Royusuf in 2020 and anchors the legal aspect of the firm.