Iking Ferry
Investment Strategist and Financial Literacy AdvocateFokona CEOIkechukwu Mbadiwe, popularly known as Iking Ferry, is a Lagos-based Financial Literacy Advocate, Investment Strategist, and Digital Marketing Expert dedicated to helping Nigerians and Africans understand money, investing, and wealth creation in a simple and practical way.
He is the founder of Fokona - a fast-growing financial knowledge platform where individuals ask real-life questions about investing, business, taxation, and personal finance, and receive clear, practical answers from experts and experienced professionals.
Iking Ferry is known for breaking down complex financial concepts into everyday language, using relatable storytelling and real-life examples that even beginners can understand and apply.
Haruna Yahaya
Economist.Assistant ModeratorYahaya is an economist and digital marketing practitioner passionate about leveraging technology to solve real business and marketplace challenges. He is the founder of Faatum, an emerging online marketplace focused on creating a secure and accessible platform where vendors can easily sell and customers can shop with confidence. With a strong interest in business development, digital commerce, and investment education, Yahaya combines economic insight with practical marketing skills to build solutions that drive growth and opportunity.
Abdulbasit
Civil Engineer | Halal Investing EducatorBeginnerI am Abdulbasit, a Civil Engineer and founder of RID'WAN LLAHI Civil Engineering Construction & Land Agency, with hands-on experience in site supervision, road construction, and project management across Nigeria.
I am also the founder of Muslim Money Nigeria — a halal finance education brand helping Muslims across Nigeria build wealth through Shariah-compliant investing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX). I teach practical investing using the NGX Lotus Islamic Index, and I back my lessons with a real portfolio that has delivered over 43% returns.
My work sits at the intersection of professional excellence, financial literacy, and Islamic values. Whether on a construction site or in the financial markets, I am committed to building things that last.
Luyah Ola
LUYAH OLA, is an Entrepreneur, Creative Leader @ BM KONXEPT, Campus Ambassador @ PENNYTREE & COWRYWISE, and Christ Ambassador. He's on a mission to make an impact, inspiring the next generation as Light to his generation and pushing boundaries.
Onyx_WiseFidafa
ContributorI am a Financial Literacy Advocate and Data & AI professional passionate about helping individuals and families make better decisions through simple, practical knowledge.
My identity, Onyx_WiseFidafa, reflects my focus on Finance, Data, and Family, guided by a commitment to excellence through wisdom.
With a strong background in statistics, economics, and financial data management, and recent specialization in Data Science and Data Engineering in Germany, I have built hands-on experience developing ETL pipelines, machine learning models, and data-driven solutions.
Beyond technical expertise, I am deeply interested in how data and financial knowledge can be applied in real life—especially within families navigating everyday decisions.
As a wife and mother of two, I bring a practical perspective to simplifying complex ideas, making financial literacy and data thinking accessible, relatable, and actionable.
My goal is to transform knowledge into clarity, and clarity into better life and financial outcomes.
Edith Ejenavwo
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Chinedu Okafor, CFA
Financial AnalystExpertChinedu Okafor, CFA, is an investment analyst and financial educator specializing in capital markets, portfolio management, and long-term wealth creation. He is known for simplifying complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for everyday investors. On Fokona, he actively answers questions on stocks, ETFs, risk management, and investment strategy, helping users make smarter financial decisions with confidence. His approach combines professional discipline with practical guidance, making finance accessible to everyone.