Local Roots, Global Reach

IG is not just about individual expertise; we are about collaborative strength. We have cultivated a network of local, regional, and international partners, ensuring our advisory and training services are of unmatched quality and relevance. This network allows us to blend localized insight and global best practices.

Salifu Bah

Mr. Salifu is the Director of Finance at the Petroleum Commission-Gambia, with a strong track record of financial excellence and strategic leadership. His extensive experience includes roles at Gambia National Petroleum Corporation, Ecobank Gambia, Access Bank Gambia, and Deloitte and Touche-The Gambia. Salifu excels in financial planning, reporting, and corporate finance. His expertise spans financial analysis, taxation, risk management, and leadership. Salifu holds an MSc in Finance and Investment from the London School of Business and Finance and is a member of ACCA. His understanding of the oil and gas value chain adds depth to his financial acumen.

Musa Suwa

Mr. Suwa is a seasoned finance and banking professional with over 15 years of expertise in Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Management reporting, and financial control. He excels in strategic thinking and is able to identify and maximize opportunities. With over a decade of leadership experience, he currently serves as the CFO for Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) and Group Consumer Business of Ecobank, overseeing 45 entities in 33 African countries and international offices with a balance sheet size of over $24 billion. Musa is a Chartered Accountant, and ACCA fellow, and holds an MBA in Finance from Heriot-Watt University's Edinburgh Business School.

Ebrima Sawaneh

Ebrima currently serves as the Group COO & CFO at Arise Ports & Logistics, overseeing multiple subsidiaries' business, operations, finance, and accounting. He previously worked as the Vice President of Finance at Africa Finance Corporation, an African-focused $10 billion financial institution. He also worked with Ecobank & GTBank in the Gambia. Ebrima is a Fellow of ACCA with an MBA in Finance and has completed executive education programs, such as Wharton Leadership and Harvard Business School. He is also an accomplished author, speaker, and lecturer on leadership, finance, strategy, corporate governance, etc. He is a member of the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions & Alliances and the Institute of Directors London.

Multi-Sectors Team

  • Commercial and Investment Banking: Our team members are adept in the intricate workings of commercial and investment banking, with insights drawn from years of hands-on experience across Sub-Saharan Africa & MENA region.
  • Audit and Assurance: Rigor and precision define our approach to audit and assurance, honed through extensive practice in this critical field.
  • Oil and Gas Finance: With deep knowledge of the oil and gas sector’s financial landscape, our experts bring invaluable perspectives to the table.
  • Taxation Expertise: Navigating the complex web of taxation, our professionals offer clarity and strategic solutions.
  • Training and Development: We believe in sharing our knowledge, and our training programs across Sub-Saharan Africa are a testament to this commitment.
  • Boardroom, corporate governance, and strategy: Our team has expertise in capital raising, corporate finance, and strategy, with experience in the boardroom and large corporate governance matters.