Board of Directors & Management
Management
Oludare Oloyede
Dare is an industrial security professional with over 15 years experience in the Military, Contract Security services and corporate security. He is a member of the prestigious American Society for Industrial Security, (ASIS), the global leading security professional body. Dare is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and also a Physical Security Professional (PSP), both by ASIS.
He holds a Masters of science in Cybersecurity from Birmingham City University, Before joining Rockshield, he was Country Security Manager at Stanbic IBTC where he was responsible for Security management, Occupational Health and Safety and overall Asset protection program of the Holding Company. Dare has attended several courses locally and abroad including; Leadership coaching course at Monash University South Africa, ISO 22301 Lead implementer Course in Business continuity management, ISO 45001 Lead Implementer course in Occupational Health and safety management system etc.
Colonel Musa Mopah (Rtd)
Colonel Musa Mopah (Rtd) is the Deputy Managing Director with over three decades of distinguished experience in security, intelligence, and strategic leadership.
Prior to his retirement from the Nigerian Army as a Colonel, the senior officer served as Deputy Defence Adviser at the Defense Section, Nigerian High Commission, Yaounde, Cameroon. He held senior command and intelligence roles, including Chief J2 (Security and Intelligence) of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), where he coordinated multi-country security operations within the Lake Chad region. He previously served as Group Chief Security Officer (GCSO) at VFD Group, providing strategic oversight for enterprise security and risk management.
Colonel Mopah is an alumnus of the Nigerian Defence Academy and the École de Guerre (War College), Paris. University of Jos where he obtained a BSc in Psychology. He also obtained a Masters in Transport Management from Ladoke Akintola Ogbomoso/Chartered Institute of Shipping (CIS) Apapa and another Masters in International Affairs and Defence Studies from the Nigerian Defence Academy. He is an Associate Member Nigerian Institute of Management (AMNIM). Colonel Musa Mopah speak French as an international language.
Kelechi Egwim
Kelechi Egwim is an experienced Security and Asset Protection Professional focused on delivering world class physical guarding services to corporates and individuals. His core interest is to create outsourced physical security structures that delivers world class civil protection to people and property wherever they are.
Kelechi currently served as Executive Director, Physical Guarding Services at Rockshield. In this position, Kelechi oversees sales, business development and operations relating to physical guarding services at Rockshield.
Board of Directors
Brig. Gen. John Obasa (Rtd.)
Brig. Gen. Obasa (Rtd.) is a highly accomplished and distinguished retired Officer of the Nigerian Army. Until his voluntary retirement in March 2019, he served in several capacities, notably: Director, Nigerian Army Library Service; Director, Nigerian Army Archives; Director, Research and Development Defence Industries Corporation Kaduna; Division Education Officer; Director Library, Archives and Publications Nigerian Army Resource Centre.
Brig. Gen. Obasa (Rtd.) also previously served as Administrative Officer, Command Secondary School Lagos; Instructor, Nigerian Military School Zaria; Staff Officer Grade II Training, HQ Nigerian Army Education Corps; Research Officer, Institute of Army Education; Commandant, Command Secondary School Abakaliki; Commandant, Command Secondary School Mbiri; Commandant, Command Day Secondary School Kaduna; Deputy Commandant, Nigerian Military School Zaria.
Nonso Okpala
Nonso Okpala is a dynamic leader and the Group Managing Director of VFD Group PLC, a diversified financial services holding company with strategic interests in foreign exchange, debt investment, international remittance, and payment services.
As a KPMG-trained chartered accountant, Nonso’s expertise spans across corporate finance, accounting, auditing, and investment management.
His extensive hands-on experience in capital raising (both debt and equity), combined with his corporate governance insights, has contributed to his successful track record in turning around prominent, publicly listed companies.
Bolaji Adewumi
Mr. Adewumi boasts a distinguished career in finance, audit, and treasury, and currently serves as the CEO of Abbey Mortgage Bank PLC.
As a strategic leader with deep expertise in the Sub-Saharan African financial services sector, he has worked with several international investors, including IFC, AFDB, and the European Investment Bank.
He holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge's Judge Business School and is ACCA qualified.
Azubike Emodi
Azubike Emodi is a seasoned financial services and real estate professional currently serving as the Managing Director/CEO of Afriland Properties Plc, having assumed office in February 2025. With over 20 years of experience, he has built a strong career across banking, asset management, digital finance, and real estate.
Before joining Afriland Properties, he served as Managing Director at Herel Global, Anchoria Asset Management, and VFD Microfinance Bank (VBank), where he contributed significantly to business growth and digital transformation. He also worked with the Royal Bank of Canada and Zenith Bank Plc.
Emodi holds B.Sc., MBA, and M.Sc. degrees in Banking and Finance/Management from University of Nigeria and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.
Marshal Akpan
Marshal is an experienced professional in retail banking, microfinance, and investment services.
He currently serves as the Managing Director at Movis Logistics Limited Nigeria.
Marshal started his career as a Mortgage Customer Service Officer at Aso Savings & Loans PLC in October 2007. In January 2014, he was appointed Team Lead, Institutional Banking Group, after having previous served as Branch Manager in April 2012 Marketing Officer in April 2009. Prior to joining the VFD Group in May 2019, Marshal served as Chief Operating Officer at Brentford Services and Global Logistics Limited.
Marshal holds a Bachelors’ Degree in Economics from the University Abuja 2004 and attended the Nigerian Military School, Zaria, Kaduna (1998).
Col. Muili Folorunsho (Rtd.)
Col. Folorunsho (Rtd.) is a retired Officer of the Nigerian Army. He is an ardent state and civil security enthusiast and is committed to the development personal and asset protection in Nigeria.
Col. Folorunsho (Rtd.) holds a Bachelors’ Degree in Political Science from the University of Ife; A Masters’ Degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy from the Ahmadu Bello University. Col. Folorunsho (Rtd.) also attended the Nigerian Army School of Artilery, Kontogora; the Command and Staff College, Jaji.
Col. Folorunsho (Rtd.) has over 15 years’ experience in civil security and asset protection and have involved in the business development and operations of top security companies in Nigeria, including Halogen Security Company Limited, where he served as Commandant, Training Academy.