Rank appoints Lucky Djebah as Executive Director to lead wealth mgt expansion

2026-02-28 - 01:47

By Ephraim Oseji Rank, an integrated financial services and proprietary investment holding firm, has appointed Lucky Djebah as Executive Director, Investment, to spearhead the strategic expansion of Rank Capital into wealth management and investment banking. The appointment, effective immediately, aligns with Rank’s long-term vision of evolving into a full-fledged financial institution focused on democratizing wealth across African markets. Djebah brings over 15 years of leadership experience from top Nigerian financial institutions, including roles as Managing Director of Anchoria Securities Limited and Mainstreet Bank Securities Limited, as well as Head of Investment Banking at Alpha Morgan Capital Advisory Partners Limited. His expertise spans mergers and acquisitions, credit, and securities, positioning him to strengthen Rank’s institutional framework and governance standards. In his new role, Djebah will oversee portfolio management across equities and treasury, while developing tailored strategies for high-net-worth individuals and institutions to optimize capital growth. Femi Iromini, CEO and Co-Founder of Rank, welcomed the appointment, stating: “Lucky brings a broad wealth of experience that is essential as we transition from a high-growth fintech to a formalized financial institution. His deep understanding of market mechanics will help us achieve our vision of empowering everyday Nigerians to build lasting wealth, rather than just saving. By institutionalizing our processes under Lucky’s leadership, we are ensuring that we deliver tangible, long-term value for every stakeholder in the Rank ecosystem.” Djebah expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity, saying: “I am thrilled to join Rank at such a pivotal stage. There is a profound opportunity to redefine how Nigerians experience wealth management by leveraging cutting-edge technology without losing the essential ‘in-person’ experience that builds trust. Rank has a deep, proven expertise in building products for people exactly where they are. I look forward to building the critical infrastructure that proves community-driven models, when backed by institutional rigor, can secure generational wealth for Africans.” The appointment follows Rank’s recent acquisitions of AjoMoney and Zazzau Microfinance Bank, creating a comprehensive financial ecosystem: mass-market inclusive banking through Rank Microfinance Bank, sophisticated wealth solutions via Rank Capital, and seamless digital access through the Rank App for saving, investing, and spending. This move positions Rank to bridge the gap between basic financial services and advanced wealth creation for a broader Nigerian and African audience.