PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES HENRY IMASEKHA AT 70

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates renowned banker, chartered accountant, and entrepreneur Mr Henry Imasekha on his 70th birthday on Monday, September 21, 2026.

The President joins the Imasekhas, friends and associates in celebrating a man whose work has touched several important areas of Nigeria’s economic life.

Fondly known as HI, Mr Imasekha spent a significant part of his professional life in banking. He started at International Merchant Bank in 1982 and had a career in corporate banking, investment banking and treasury.

He later served at United Bank for Africa as Executive Director, Investment Banking, and later as Executive Director of the Corporate Bank. His work later took him into telecommunications, technology and energy.

President Tinubu particularly recalls the early days of mobile telecommunications in Nigeria, when Mr Imasekha served as a pioneer director, Vice Chairman and one of the promoters of Econet Wireless Nigeria, now Airtel Nigeria, as the newly liberalised sector began to change how Nigerians lived and did business.

Mr Imasekha also co-founded CYBERSOC Africa Limited, a pan-African cybersecurity company providing threat detection and response services to businesses and institutions across the continent. He currently chairs Eroton Exploration and Production Company Limited and has, over the years, brought his professional experience to national discussions on banking, monetary policy and development.

Beyond business, many professionals and entrepreneurs who now lead major institutions in Nigeria’s financial, energy and business sectors have benefited from his mentorship, counsel and support. Much of his service to society has been rendered away from public attention.

“I remember those early days of the telecommunications revolution very well. We were opening up a sector that would go on to change the lives of millions of Nigerians, and HI was one of those who believed in what was possible. But his story is not only about the businesses he helped to build. Over the years, he has given his time, experience and support to many people, some of whom have gone on to lead important institutions in our economy.

“He has done much of this quietly, and that is something I respect about him. HI has always carried himself with confidence, generosity and a strong belief in Nigeria and its people. At 70, I celebrate a friend and compatriot who has done well for himself, but who has also made room for others to succeed.”

President Tinubu wishes him many more years in good health and fulfilment and prays that Almighty God continues to bless him and his family.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
September 21, 2026