About Us
We are with you every step of the way in your financial journey. Your success is our success.
Quantum Zenith Asset Management & Investments Limited ( formerly Zenith Assets Management Limited ) is a leading asset management company in Nigeria. We offer a range of innovative investment products for both individual and institutional investors. Our experience cuts across sectors and asset classes. We also have a long-standing relationship with Zenith Bank Plc, one of the largest financial groups in Africa, quoted on the London and Nigeria Stock Exchanges.
We have a proven track record of catering to diverse investment interests.
We currently manage four mutual fund schemes registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission; Zenith Equity Fund, Zenith Ethical Fund , Zenith Income Fund and Zenith Money Market Fund. Total asset under management of these funds and other private portfolios are in excess of N30 billion. We leverage well institutionalised and research-based processes to manage and administer portfolios on behalf of our clients.
Value Proposition
Creating Value is our Primary Goal
Our investment philosophy focuses on what really matters - achieving goals. We adopt a holistic goals-based approach which shifts the focus away from beating the market or benchmarks to guiding our clients along the path to achieving their investment goals. We ensure that our processes meticulously adhere to global best practices and this in turn gives us ample leverage to give you the very best service.
Our world revolves around our clients
At Quantum Zenith Asset we believe every client is unique, our team is committed to working closely with our clients to develop tailored investment solutions to meet their needs.
We believe in market research
With the aid of market research and intelligence we craft products and solutions centered on you achieving your set investment goals. Our team draws on over 50 years of combined local and international experience in asset management.
Three Sources of Potential Value Added
Strategic Asset Allocation
- Quantitative and fundamental asset class research
- Develop long-term capital market expectations
- Identification of long-term relative opportunities (1-3 year view)
Tactical Asset Allocation
- Quantitative and qualitative asset class and manager research
- Identify short term opportunities and risks
- Tactically adjusts exposures over the short to mid term (6 months - 1 year)
Manager & Strategy Research
- Dynamic manager research
- Identification of potential alpha sources
- Market and manager review and monitoring
Technology
- Robust Investment Management Software (IBS Moneytor) to deliver value across asset classes, currencies and geographies.
- Bloomberg Analytics to deliver value and Insight to our clients.
- Robust portfolio monitoring and reporting platform.
Process
- Our clients' interests, goals, aspirations and concerns are our main priority and we protect these interests fiercely.
- Dedicated pool of Analyst, Traders, and Investment Managers.
- We have robust risk and compliance procedures that ensure our clients are not exposed to any form of operational risk.
Services
- Trusted by over 500 Corporate and Institutional Clients and 50,000 plus Retail clients.
- Over N30 Billion of discretionary Asset Under Management
People
- Our core strength is in intellectual capital, drawing from over 50 years of combined local and international experience.
- Dedicated pool of Analyst, Traders, and Investment Managers.
Our Investment Advisory Work Process


Jim Ovia, CFR
Chairman
Founder and chairman of Zenith Bank, Jim Ovia is a global thought leader in the field of banking, entrepreneurship and business growth. A man of integrity who believes in the power of passion, perseverance, and dedication to duty, Jim is committed to helping aspiring entrepreneurs worldwide cultivate the courage they need to follow their passion and achieve success beyond their wildest dreams.
Jim Ovia is the pioneer Managing Director / CEO of Zenith Bank Plc, one of Nigeria and Africa’s largest banks by Shareholders’ Funds. He was at the helm of affairs for 20 years until his resignation in July, 2010.
Jim Ovia is currently the Chairman and founder of Visafone Communications Limited, a mobile phone company. He is also the Chairman and founder, Quantum Group.
Jim Ovia is a member of the National Economic Management Team of Nigeria as well as a member of the Honorary International Investors’ Council.
He is the founder and proprietor of James Hope College, Agbor, Delta State.
Jim Ovia is a philanthropist. He is the founder of the Youth Empowerment & ICT Foundation, which focuses on improving the socio-economic welfare of Nigerian youths by empowering them to embrace Information and Communication Technology. The initiative holds annual Youth Empowerment seminar.
In recognition of his achievements particularly in support of the Nigerian economy, Jim Ovia was conferred with the national award of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) in November, 2011.
Jim Ovia holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Louisiana, Louisiana, USA in 1979 and a B.Sc degree in Business Administration from Southern University, Louisiana, USA (1977). He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School (OPM).
Jim Ovia is a writer and motivational speaker. He has been interviewed by the following global networks: CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg and ARISE TV.
Marie Ukpere
Director
Marie is a senior finance professional with over 15 years of experience in the financial service industry spanning across financial control, financial management, financial audit, and compliance.
Prior to joining Quantum Zenith Capital & Investments Limited as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director, Marie worked as Senior Manager at PWC Nigeria. She began her career in PwC Nigeria and then went on to work as a Senior Associate at PWC New York in their Assurance & Business Advisory Services and Assurance, Banking & Capital Markets units, resp. There she prepared audited financial statements, analyzed internal controls, and developed audit plans for statutory audit of top tier banking and capital market related clients.
She now sits on the board of the 4 (four) Quantum Zenith entities and works to support the management teams of the entities while overseeing the financial control responsibilities of the entities.
Marie is an alumnus of Covenant University, Nigeria where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Hult International Business School, Cambridge with a concentration in Finance & Strategy and is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).


Joseph Onwubuya
Director
Joe Onwubuya is a Director of Cyberspace Network Limited and oversees the growth and direction of the company. He is responsible for the delivery of successful growth strategy for the company. He is highly regarded in the technology industry and has over twenty years of Business, Security and Network consulting experience with several companies in Nigeria.
Mr. Onwubuya has held various positions in large integration and consulting companies, he has also served as IT consultant to numerous financial institutions and Visafone Communications Limited. He is a network veteran in particular and an IT professional in general.
Engr. Onwubuya holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from the University of Lagos in addition to several other IT certifications both within and outside Nigeria, among which are Cisco, Microsoft, and Linux.
He has attended the Advanced Management Programme at the Pan-African University, Lagos.
He is a corporate member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE) and Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
Kennedy Ichibor, CFA
Director
Kennedy Ichibor is an alumni of the University of Benin and a Chartered Accountant, with over 20 years experience in Corporate and Investment banking transactions within the Zenith Bank Group
He has participated actively in the structuring of high profile debt facilities for multinational companies in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Breweries, Commodities, Agriculture and Steel sectors in Nigeria.
He is currently the MD / CEO of Quantum Zenith Capital & Investments Limited and has been actively involved in sizeable Debt and Equity transactions in the Capital markets over the years in sectors such as Power, FMCG, Financial Institutions and Sub nationals.


Dr. Oluwabukunmi Fapohunda
Director
Dr. Fapohunda is a multi-award winning finance professional with over 17 years of multi-industry, multi-geography and multi-cultural experience. She began her career in Deloitte after which she joined Quantum Fund Management Limited as the Head of Compliance and rose to become the Chief Financial Officer and now the Executive Director.
Dr. Fapohunda holds a BSc (First Class Honors) in Business Administration from
Babcock University, Ogun State, Nigeria, an MBA (First Class Honors/Magna Cum Laude) with specialization in Corporate Finance from Walden University, Minnesota, USA and a DBA (First Class Honors/Summa Magna Cum Laude) with specialization in Finance from Walden University, Minnesota, USA. Dr. Fapohunda is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) and an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
Dr. Fapohunda sits on the Board of several companies where she has made valuable, significant and strategic contributions to the growth of these companies. Between 2020 and 2022, she has served as the Chairman of the Board, Corporate Finance Certification Sub-Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and as a Board Member of Corporate Finance Management Faculty (CFMF) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) on a volunteer basis.