Dr Nicky Okoye leads Nigerian delegation to Switzerland for a landmark digital asset retreat, securing global blockchain and tokenisation partnerships
Dr Nicky Okoye has again taken Nigeria’s financial innovation to the global stage, leading a world-class digital asset markets retreat and roadshow in Switzerland that marked a new frontier for Africa’s crypto and blockchain ecosystem.
The Founder and President of the Global Investment Advisory Community, a network of investment banks, fintechs, and asset managers, hosted the Digital Asset Markets International Retreat and Roadshow across Zug, Zurich, and Geneva in late September 2025.
Supported by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria and led by Senator Osita Izunaso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Markets, the retreat drew together top global and Nigerian financial leaders.
Sponsors included Oando Plc, Meristem Group, CardinalStone Partners, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), and Futureview.
Dr Nicky Okoye said the retreat marked a major turning point for Africa’s digital financial future.
“We are very excited about our expanding global partnerships with Zug-based digital asset institutions, including Noumena Digital and BITCOIN Suisse,” he said.
“The success of this retreat proves that global collaborations are strong and effective as we design new financial ecosystems for the benefit of all.”
The week-long retreat featured strategic sessions with Swiss financial leaders on blockchain deployment, asset tokenisation, and the integration of Nigerian tokenised assets into European banking systems.
Distinguished speakers included Martin Hess, Chief Economist of the Swiss Banking Association, and Axel Lehmann, past Chairman of Credit Suisse, who shared insights on connecting Africa’s real-world assets with Swiss institutional investors.
Industry experts such as Dr Pan Theo Grosse-Ruyken of PTGR AG, Allison Fromm of Foundation for New Creative Economies, Rui Pedro Duarte of Loop Future, and Prof Stef De Jong of EU Business School Geneva led sessions on tokenisation and digital finance innovation.
Key agreements were signed between the Global Investment Advisory Community and several international digital asset platforms to tokenise real-world Nigerian assets for global investment.
Dr Okoye emphasised that these partnerships will create monumental wealth and long-term value for Nigeria and Africa, strengthening the continent’s footprint in the evolving digital economy.
The Nigerian delegation also included Suliaman Adedokun of Meristem Group, Mrs Elizabeth Ebi of Futureview, and senior representatives from Oando Plc, CardinalStone Partners, and the Nigerian Senate Committee on Capital Markets.
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With this successful retreat, Dr Nicky Okoye continues to cement his reputation as a visionary leader driving Africa’s emergence in the global digital asset economy.
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