Adedayo Amzat
| Adedayo Amzat CFA | |
|---|---|
| Born | Adedayo Amzat 8 May 1986 |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | Nigerian |
| 🏫 Education | University of Ilorin London Business School |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| 📆 Years active | 2013-till date |
| 🏢 Organization | Zedcrest Group |
Adedayo Saheed Amzat (born 8 May 1986) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist.[1] He is the founder and Group Managing Director of Zedcrest Group. [2][3] Zedcrest Group is a financial company founded in 2013 and based in Nigeria.[4][5]
Early Life and Education
Amzat was born on 8 May 1986. For his Bachelor's Degree, he studied Industrial Chemistry at the University of Ilorin, graduating with Second Class Upper Division honours.[6] He later earned an MBA from Obafemi Awolowo University and an Executive MBA from London Business School.
Career
Amzat began working at Access Bank Nigeria, handling liquidity management and later moving to fixed income trading. In 2013, at age 27, he founded Zedcrest Capital Limited, focusing on securities trading.[7] The following year he established Zedvance, a consumer lending company.[8][9]
Over time, Zedcrest Group has expanded to include subsidiaries including Zedcrest Securities and Zedvance.[10][11]Amzat also serves as board chairman of Ingentia Energies.[12]
Recognition
In 2023, Amzat was named among the Top 100 Under 40 by the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD). [13]In August 2019, Zedcrest was named the Best Financial Management Firm in Nigeria by International Business Magazine.[14]
References
- ↑ Omiyale, Aduragbemi (2022-05-11). "Amzat, Others to Speak at 20th Africa Business Summit in London". Business Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Balogun, Folake (2022-05-09). "Zedcrest makes Financial Times Africa's 2022 fastest-growing companies list". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "Why Zedcrest Group is sponsoring 16th edition of the Future Awards Africa – Adedayo Amzat". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-02-18. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Aimuengheuwa, Joan (2022-05-04). "21 Nigerian Companies among 75 Africa's Fastest Growing Companies in FT Ranking 2022". Tech | Business | Economy. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Pilling, David. "FT ranking: Africa's Fastest Growing Companies 2022". Financial Times.
- ↑ "MEET DAYO AMZAT: THE 29-YEAR-OLD CEO OF ZEDCREST CAPITAL WITH OVER 50 PEOPLE IN HIS EMPLOY". www.jarushub.com. 2015-09-11. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Sunday, Amarachi (2026-04-19). "Zedcrest strengthens institutional play with expanded offerings, new leadership". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "Zedvance: A Hidden Gem With Proven Impact – THISDAYLIVE". Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Ajia, Jide (2026-04-15). "SMEs need liquidity to thrive — Zedvance". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ Ajia, Jide (2026-04-20). "Zedcrest Group revamps leadership". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "Zedvance Disburses N96bn in Commercial Lending, Target N250bn for 2026 – THISDAYLIVE". Retrieved 2026-04-30.
- ↑ "Adebayo Amzat – SCGN". Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ "Adedayo Amzat…". blog.mipad.org. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
- ↑ vanguard (2019-08-16). "Zedcrest Capital named best Financial Management firm in Nigeria". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-04-23.
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