Tomie Balogun is an Innovator and award-winning leader in the financial services industry in Africa with over 15 years’ worth of experience across management consulting, telecommunications, investment advisory and Fintech. She is the Founder of The Green Investment Club which has recently been gaining international recognition for its efforts in improving financial literacy in Nigeria. The CEO Business Africa magazine had an opportunity to chat with Balogun who is also the CEO of the Vestract Company on how her club is influencing investment in Africa.
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