About Us – MANAGEMENT

ficx.ng offers development-minded individuals and institutions a profitable, market-based approach to supporting economically disadvantaged communities and small businesses across Africa.

Tokenization and Smart Contracts streamline access to finance, reducing barriers to investment in informal economies while ensuring greater transparency in funding processes.

Communities, through legally registered Community Development Associations or Business Cooperatives, can apply for FICx Certification to access funding for infrastructure projects such as:

• Estates & Housing
• Road Construction
• Renewable Energy & Power
• Water & Sanitation
• Commercial Farming & Agro-processing
• Education & Healthcare Facilities

Meet Our Management

Alhassan Ahmadu Dantata

Alhassan Ahmadu Dantata (born May 16, 1957) is a distinguished
Nigerian businessman and a direct descendant of the legendary Alhassan Dantata
(1877 – August 17, 1956), one of West Africa’s most influential entrepreneurs.

His grandfather built an empire through commodities trading with the
United Africa Company and the Royal Niger Company, dealing in
groundnuts, kola nuts, textiles, and precious stones.

After launching his career in 1978 alongside Usman Dantata and Aliko Dangote,
he established himself as a leading investor. He now heads Crescent House Limited,
an investment management firm overseeing SIDIL GROUP.

Sola Bickersteth

Sola Bickersteth is a renowned Financial Inclusion expert
with over 15 years of experience leading transformative projects in Nigeria’s
digital identity and fintech sectors.

After founding and selling Naira.com to Chams Plc in 2008, he has focused
on large-scale identity and financial inclusion projects, including:

• Bank Verification Number (BVN) – Enhanced banking security.
• National Identification Number (NIN) – Unified identity management.
• Nigerian Addressing Project Initiative (NAPI) – Formalizing address systems.
• NCC SIM Registration – Strengthening telecom security.

Sola continues to advise governments, financial institutions, and tech firms
on regulatory compliance, digital transformation, and fintech innovations.

Marie-Therese Eyo

Ms. Marie-Therese Eyo is a business management expert with
25+ years of experience across multiple industries. She has held senior
roles at Chams Plc, Virgin Nigeria Airways, and PwC, and currently
serves as COO of FIC Professionals Network Plc.

She holds a Master’s in French Translation and a
Bachelor’s in Languages and Linguistics, bringing a wealth of
strategic leadership and operational excellence to the organization.

Idris Hammed

Idris Hammed is a technology leader with expertise in project
management, IT support, and cloud solutions. He has extensive experience
in implementing digital strategies for product and project development.

With a strong background in cloud computing, data analysis, and
infrastructure deployment, he plays a crucial role in driving FICx’s
digital transformation and IT innovation.