PwC Nigeria has confirmed the addition of four new partners starting from 1 July 2026, as part of PwC Africa's selection of 20 new partners throughout the region.
The latest additions include Adesola Abiodun (Advisory Services), Oluwadamilola Dada (Assurance Services), Ugochi Ndebbio (Tax & Regulatory Services), and Emeka Chime (Tax & Regulatory Services).
As stated by PwC, their acceptance marks a critical time for organizations dealing with fast-paced technology changes, changing expectations from stakeholders, and moving regulations and economic conditions. The newly appointed partners offer the knowledge and guidance required to help businesses succeed in this ever-changing landscape.
The current year's partnership admissions further demonstrate PwC Africa's ongoing dedication to diversity and inclusion, as women make up 55 percent of the entire group.
Speaking about the appointments, Sam Abu, the Country Senior Partner at PwC Nigeria, stated: "I am pleased to welcome four additional partners into our firm in Nigeria. This appointment acknowledges many years of outstanding work and signifies their advancement to the top tier of the industry."
For many years, they have assisted our customers and contributed to shaping both our team members and the company itself. In today’s rapidly changing business environment, companies require reliable advisors who can guide them with assurance. The addition of these new partners offers valuable insights and guidance to enable clients to establish trust, transform their operations, and discover fresh avenues for expansion.
Abiodun works with PwC Nigeria's Deals Advisory division, leading the company's efforts in securing private capital through areas such as private credit, private equity, green finance, and both operational improvement and turnaround initiatives. Additionally, he assists with full-cycle merger and acquisition consulting services. His expertise includes guiding clients on direct investment financing, temporary financial support, corporate funding, short-term liquidity options, and mergers and acquisitions within various industries.
Having over 20 years of industry expertise, Abiodun has established and maintained connections with global, regional, and local financial organizations, such as development banks, state-owned investment funds, retirement funds, insurance entities, and various institutional backers. He has spearheaded financing deals surpassing $10 billion within different industries.
Before joining PwC, he was employed with Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Company Limited, where he oversaw strategic planning and implementation of new business initiatives, along with handling investor communications, building client partnerships, and promoting market growth. Additionally, he held a position at Vetiva Capital Management Limited, providing guidance to both government and corporate clients regarding fundraising through debt and equity instruments, project financing, merger and acquisition strategies, as well as asset disposals.
He earned a first-class qualification in accounting from the University of Lagos and obtained a master's degree in accounting and finance with high honors from Alliance Manchester Business School at the University of Manchester, United Kingdom. He is recognized as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria.
As a collaborator, Abiodun will remain dedicated to assisting clients in obtaining funding, spearheading intricate deals throughout the transaction process, and identifying avenues for growth. Additionally, he will aid in broadening PwC’s Deals Advisory offerings within Nigeria and the Western market region.
Dada works alongside PwC Nigeria's Assurance team, providing services to prominent organizations within the energy, utilities, and resource industries both in Nigeria and globally. Her expertise spans audit and assurance, internal control systems, financial reporting, and risk management. Before becoming part of PwC Nigeria, she was employed at PwC USA, where she offered guidance to large utility and energy firms adhering to U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Over the course of her professional journey, she has taken on various leadership positions, such as acting as Chief of Staff to the head of PwC Africa's Assurance division.
Dada earned her MBA at the Imperial College Business School in London and is recognized as an Associate Chartered Accountant, a Certified Public Accountant (in Texas, United States), and possesses the ACCA Diploma in International Financial Reporting Standards. She has provided guidance to board members, senior management teams, regulatory bodies, and global companies regarding compliance, financial disclosure, control enhancement, and organizational development efforts.
Her fields of specialization encompass auditing and assurance, internal controls over financial reporting, risk management, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and financial reporting according to IFRS Accounting Standards as well as US GAAP. She is known for assisting organizations in improving their internal control frameworks, elevating the accuracy of financial reports, and fostering trust among stakeholders within intricate and heavily regulated sectors.
As a collaborator, Dada will concentrate on assisting clients in establishing confidence via top-notch quality assurance, robust internal control systems, and creative approaches to managing risks. Additionally, she will contribute to the ongoing expansion of PwC Nigeria's Assurance services within the Energy, Utilities, and Natural Resources sectors, emphasizing the advancement of tech-driven assurance methods and enhancing client interactions throughout the industry.
Ndebbio works with PwC Nigeria's Tax and Regulatory Services division as a collaborator and is the key person responsible for the company's Regulatory Business Solutions offering. Having dual qualifications in both law and accounting, she provides thorough regulatory and taxation compliance services to customers from various sectors including legal guidance, investigative reviews, health assessments, deal setup, and obtaining tax and financial benefits.
Ndebbio leads PwC Nigeria's conflict resolution division, advising clients at the Tax Appeal Tribunal, and promotes the company's policy advocacy initiatives, collaborating with customers to develop evidence-based analyses and interact with governmental bodies along with sector representatives to achieve practical outcomes.
In her role as General Counsel at PwC Nigeria, she offers comprehensive legal direction throughout all aspects of the company's business interactions, guiding the internal legal department to maintain robust legal compliance at each stage.
Ndebbio is affiliated with the Nigerian Bar Association, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria—a broad-based organization that enables her to provide cohesive, business-savvy guidance where legal, taxation, and regulatory matters converge.
As a collaborator, Ndebbio will remain at the forefront of the Regulatory Business Solutions initiative, act as General Counsel for PwC Nigeria, and offer expertise in intricate tax issues.
Chime works alongside PwC Nigeria's Tax and Regulatory Services team, bringing over 16 years of expertise in guiding both local and international companies on taxation, regulation, and business strategy. Since becoming part of PwC in 2010, Chime has provided guidance to clients spanning various sectors such as consumer goods, finance, energy, and technology.
He worked for three years at PwC in Houston, Texas, offering tax consulting to privately owned companies and acquiring substantial expertise in international taxation.
His fields of specialization encompass tax planning and guidance, global tax consultancy, tax investigation and merger & acquisition advice, corporate and indirect taxation consultation, company restructuring, and corporate compliance solutions within multiple industries. He has overseen many projects related to investment setup, assistance with transactions, tax inspections, and strategies for entering new markets.
Chime is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, and has earned an Executive Certificate from the University of Southern California.
As a collaborator, he will remain committed to assisting both local and global companies with intricate tax and compliance issues, enabling entities to handle risks, adapt to changes, and seize expansion prospects confidently.
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