EY appoints four new partners

Ernst & Young Nigeria (EY) has announced the appointment of four new Partners to the firm. 

The move is part of efforts to continually provide quality and exceptional services to its clients across board. 

The new admitted Partners are Adedapo Adewole, Damilola Aloba, James Adeagbo and Benson Uwheru. The appointment takes effect from July 01, 2019.

Dapo has been admitted as a Partner in Advisory services. 

In his new role, Damilola leads the Consumer Markets in Transaction Advisory practice of the firm across West Africa, focusing on supporting EY’s priority clients, private equity clients and middle-market companies towards achieving their strategic growth objectives.

James is admitted Partner in the Tax arm of the business. Prior to his admission, he was an Associate Director in Tax Services of the firm.

In his new capacity, he focuses on the Consumer sector, supporting global and local priority clients in the firm’s Global Compliance and Reporting unit. James currently serves as the Tax Account Leader on several priority accounts.

Benson has been admitted as a Partner in Advisory Services. He was an Associate Director in the Advisory practice of the firm, prior to his admission. In his role, he leads the Risk Management practice across West Africa.

Commenting on the new appointments, Henry Egbiki, EY Regional Managing Partner for West Africa, said: “I am delighted with these new appointments and want to wish them all every success in their new roles.”