Sola Adesakin

Born|

Adesola Idera Olukokun

(1980-06-10) June 10, 1980 (age 45)

Lagos, Nigeria

Nationality| Nigerian
Citizenship| Nigeria
Occupation|

* Accountant
* Financial Planner
* Financial Literacy Coach
* Investor

Organization|

* Smart Stewards Advisory LLC (United States)
* Smart Stewards Advisory Nigeria

Website| solaadesakin.com

Sola Adesakin (born June 10, 1980) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, accountant, investor, author, financial literacy advocate, and speaker who has over two decades of experience in the finance industry. As a Chartered Accountant, she has championed several SME finance projects and pioneered the creation of countless personal finance literacy resources in Nigeria and for Africans in the diaspora.[1][2] Adesakin is also a member of the Forbes Coaching Council.[3]

Adesakin is the founder of Smart Stewards Advisory Limited, a company that helps people and organisations attain financial freedom by offering a vast range of financial literacy programs and business management services. Adesakin has helped a lot of people around the world to achieve financial independence by utilizing financial education, and technology and creating for them access to both local and worldwide opportunities.[4]

Adesakin is a renowned author and has published many books and is also often seen speaking on industry-related topics at conferences, talk shows, and various media events. She has also featured in Tedx talks and spoken for companies, and both private and public universities across Nigeria.[5]

## Contents

* 1 Early life and education
* 2 Career
* 3 Books
* 4 Awards and recognition
* 5 Personal life
* 6 In the media
* 7 References
* 8 External links

## Early life and education[edit]

Adesakin was born on 10 June 1980 in Lagos, Nigeria, to a middle-class family. She completed her secondary school education at Immaculate Heart Comprehensive High School, Lagos.[6]

Sola Adesakin holds a BSc and an MBA degree from Oxford Brookes University and Edinburgh Business School, respectively.[7] She is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of the United Kingdom (ACCA), and a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA). In addition, Sola Adesakin is also an NFEC Certified Financial Education Instructor℠.

She also holds a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management from the Enterprise Development Centre of the Pan Atlantic University, Lagos Nigeria being a recipient of the WomenX Scholarship (A collaboration of World Bank and EDC).

## Career[edit]

Adesakin started her career in 2001 as an accountant and has since worked in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing, architectural, not-for-profit/ philanthropic, educational-technology and fintech spaces.[8][9]

In 2011, Adesakin established FRUIT Foundation, an NGO that caters for the needs of underprivileged women and widows. Since then, she has been leading the team to bring to life their motto: helping and empowering women of different age brackets.[10]

In 2015, Adesakin began her entrepreneurial journey and established Smart Stewards, a financial services / fintech company dedicated to supporting people to attain financial stability by offering financial literacy and wealth building resources.[11] They continue to serve Africans at home and in the diaspora, currently in over 40 countries.[12]

Sola Adesakin has facilitated finance workshops, seminars, and conferences for government parastatals and private institutions. Her expertise in finance and business has earned her recognition from top companies around Africa. As a renowned finance professional, she shares her knowledge through insightful columns in national newspapers, global TV, including the BBC, as she provides valuable financial guidance to a wide audience.[13] Her contributions to the public domain have been widely recognized, with her articles and insights featured in reputable international media outlets such as Yahoo[14] and Forbes. She is a member of the Forbes Coaching Council and has published many articles for them.[3][15]

As of 2023, she is a Cherie Blair Foundation's Mentoring Women in Business Programme Mentor.

## Books[edit]

* Olukokun, Sola S. (16 April 2011). God's Choice of The Chosen: 7Vs about David. Kings and Queens LLC. ISBN 978-978-912-541-8. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
* Adesakin, Sola (5 September 2016). Pebbles From The Rock. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
* Adesakin, Sola (5 September 2016). Rubies Of Wisdom: 40- Day Journey Into Financial Liberty For Every Woman. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
* 40 Frugal Rules For Your Journey To Financial Freedom. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
* Adesakin, Sola (10 June 2019). The Real Profit: Profit Enhancement Hacks For Business Owners. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
* Adesakin, Sola (1 July 2020). Fit-To-Fly Financial Plan: An All-encompassing Roadmap For Your Financial Success. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
* Adesakin, Sola (5 January 2020). May I Have My Money?: A Simple and Practical Guide to Money Management for Children. Retrieved 25 August 2021.

## Awards and recognition[edit]

* Adesakin is a recipient of the Women X Scholarship, an initiative of the World Bank and Pan Atlantic University for Female Entrepreneurs.
* Adesakin has been recognised by The Guardian Nigeria News as one of Nigeria's 100 Most Inspiring Women for the year 2020.
* Adesakin has been recognised as one of the 100 Power Women of 2021 by the Power Woman Network.
* Adesakin is an alumna of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, a US Government Initiative.
* Adesakin is an alumna of Cherie Blair Foundation's Road to Growth Program.
* Adesakin is an alumna of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women program.
* Adesakin is a member of the Select Global Women in Tech (SGWIT) Mentorship Network of the United States of America
* As of August 2021, Adesakin is currently a participant at the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, a US Government Initiative.
* Adesakin was listed in the Phenomity 40 List of 2021 released on the International Women's Day.

## Personal life[edit]

Adesakin is married to Gboyega Adesakin and they have three children. She speaks fluently in the English and Yoruba Languages.

## In the media[edit]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ ""What you earn isn't what makes you wealthy" – Sola Adesakin". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 28 July 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
2. ↑ "Entrepreneurs should acquire digital, e-commerce skills to bounce back after COVID-19 crisis —Sola Adesakin, personal finance expert". Tribune Online. 6 May 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Adesola, Adesakin (19 January 2022). "Adesola Adesakin | Founder and Lead Coach - Smart Stewards". Forbes Councils. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
4. ↑ "Who Is Sola Adesakin? Inside With the Nigerian Chartered Accountant That's Rocking the Financial Literacy World". in.style.yahoo.com. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
5. ↑ Sola, Adesakin (19 January 2022). "You searched for Sola Adesakin - Businessday NG". businessday.ng. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
6. ↑ Sola, Adesakin (19 January 2022). "Sola Adesakin Making Name for Herself in Finance World – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
7. ↑ Asifa, Inimfon (11 February 2023). "Meet Sola Adesakin, the woman making an impact in the financial world across Africa". Nairametrics. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
8. ↑ Ajumobi, Kemi (24 April 2020). "Women in Business: Sola Adesakin". Businessday NG. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
9. ↑ Sola, Adesakin (28 July 2018). ""What you earn isn't what makes you wealthy" – Sola Adesakin". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
10. ↑ "F®UIT Foundation". Fruit Foundation.org. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
11. ↑ "Wema Bank Partners With Enugu State Government To Train Over 250 SMEs". Wema Bank Plc. 3 March 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
12. ↑ Reporter, Our (6 May 2020). "Entrepreneurs should acquire digital, e-commerce skills to bounce back after COVID-19 crisis —Sola Adesakin, personal finance expert". Tribune Online. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
13. ↑ "BBC World Service TV - The SheWord, Why were women hit harder by job losses than men during the COVID-19 pandemic?". BBC. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
14. ↑ Sola, Adesakin (19 January 2020). "Who Is Sola Adesakin? Inside With the Nigerian Chartered Accountant That's Rocking the Financial Literacy World". Yahoo News. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
15. ↑ Ajumobi, Kemi (24 April 2020). "Women in Business: Sola Adesakin". Businessday NG. Retrieved 18 April 2023.

## External links[edit]

* Smart Stewards
* The Smart Investment Club
* Smart Stewards Junior
* FRUIT Foundation
* Sola Adesakin on Facebook
* Sola Adesakin on Instagram
* Sola Adesakin's channel on YouTube
* Sola Adesakin on Twitter
* Sola Adesakin on LinkedIn