Board of Advisors
CEO of Tomruk iHub Multiverse, a technology firm focused on digital transformation, AI adoption, and human capital development. He has led training programs in leadership, civic values, and digital innovation in collaboration with the Nigerian Orientation Agency, Texas Southern University (USA), and others, impacting over 1,000 participants across public and private sectors.
Ayuba has contributed to Africa's digital economy through global engagements including a World Bank roundtable, and co-authored a continental report on digital skills and job creation with the ILO, ITU, and African Union. He is a recipient of the National Civic Responsibility Recognition Award by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Plateau Man of the Year Award.
Founder of #SMSGAfrica, which has trained over 5,000 individuals in digital and entrepreneurial skills, and the Tomruk Startup School, supporting business formalisation and growth.
Entrepreneur, energy consultant, and philanthropist with over a decade of leadership in Africa's energy sector. As Founder and CEO of Meyana Energy, he has driven the company's growth from waste-to-energy into natural gas, power generation, and renewable energy. He also leads Meyana Consulting, advising on sustainable development and capacity building across public and private sectors.
Originally an academic with a PhD in Environmental Microbiology, he spent 16 years lecturing at the University of Jos before transitioning into industry. His expertise is supported by advanced training from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, the University of Wolverhampton, and others.
A certified Project Management Professional, Dr. Best has secured over £1.8 million in grants from InnovateUK and the Nigeria Energy Forum. Co-founder of The Merin Foundation, supporting faith-based social initiatives across Africa.
Our Team
Co-Founder of ADAVEL Fund, focused on deploying capital into scalable, high-impact opportunities across industries. His work is defined by a hands-on approach to identifying opportunities, mobilising capital, and executing ideas across diverse sectors.
Isaac holds a BSc in Psychology from Redeemer's University, Nigeria, and an MBA from the University of Brighton, United Kingdom, where he deepened his expertise in investment strategy, financial structuring, and global markets.
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Co-Founder of ADAVEL Fund and a Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, and Registered Public Health Practitioner accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Ruth brings a multidisciplinary healthcare perspective to the fund, with expertise spanning clinical care, maternal health, and population-level health management. She ensures that health, safety, and wellbeing considerations are embedded into portfolio company frameworks — aligning business performance with responsible care practices and long-term human outcomes.
Cybersecurity consultant and technology leader with deep technical experience across information security, threat analysis, product development, and security programme delivery. His career spans hands-on security operations, cyber threat detection, incident response, platform development, and the delivery of practical security solutions for UK organisations.
He has supported over 100 UK organisations in reducing cyber risk, strengthening security controls, achieving recognised certifications, and embedding security into daily operations. He holds an MSc in Cybersecurity and is an Assured Cybersecurity Advisor under the UK National Cyber Security Centre.
As CTO of ADAVEL Fund, David brings strong technical leadership, product-building experience, and platform development expertise. He leads the technology strategy, oversees secure and scalable platform delivery, and ensures the business builds reliable digital products with security, performance, and user trust at the core.
In-House Counsel for ADAVEL Fund with a growing focus on private equity, bringing a distinctive blend of legal expertise and investment insight to fund operations. His practice is centred on structuring and overseeing investment transactions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding the fund's interests across the investment lifecycle.
Nathaniel advises on fund formation, deal structuring, governance frameworks, and risk management — playing a key role in due diligence, term sheet negotiations, and portfolio company oversight.