Felix Achibiri
| Felix Achibiri | |
|---|---|
| Born | Felix Achibiri |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | Nigeria |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt (BSc in Marketing), Harvard Business School (Strategic Leadership in Financial Inclusion program) |
| 💼 Occupation | Business executive, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder and Executive Chairman of DFC Holdings Limited |
| Board member of | Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc; Genesis Energy Group; EBE Data Services Limited; Bossbus Technologies Limited; Blackaion Capital |
| 🌐 Website | https://felixachibiri.com |
Felix Achibiri is a Nigerian business executive and entrepreneur associated with the financial services, energy, and technology sectors. He is the founder and executive chairman of DFC Holdings Limited, an investment company. He has held board and advisory roles in banking, infrastructure, and digital services projects in Nigeria and West Africa.[1][2][3][4]
Education
Felix Achibiri studied at the University of Port Harcourt, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing. He later attended Harvard Business School, where he completed a professional program in Strategic Leadership in Financial Inclusion.[5]
Career
Financial services
Achibiri served as chairman of Fortis Microfinance Bank Plc. During his tenure, the bank received regulatory approval for mobile payment operations from the Central Bank of Nigeria and was listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.[6][7][8][9]
Energy and infrastructure
In the energy sector, Achibiri served as a director at Genesis Energy Group. He was involved in an off-grid power project developed for the Port Harcourt Refining Company under a long-term power purchase arrangement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation.[10]
Technology
Achibiri has also been involved in Nigeria's digital identity enrollment ecosystem through his role as chairman of EBE Data Services Limited, a company licensed by the National Identity Management Commission to support biometric data capture for the National Identification Number program.[11]
Other roles
Achibiri has held additional corporate and advisory positions, including:
- Executive Chairman, DFC Holdings Limited[12][13]
- Chairman, Bossbus Technologies Limited[14]
- Advisory Board Member, Blackaion Capital[15]
Professional affiliations
Achibiri is a fellow of the Institute of Credit Administration of Nigeria and a member of the Institute of Directors Nigeria. He is also associated with the Society for Corporate Governance Nigeria and the Nigerian Society of Engineers.[16][17]
References
- ↑ "Felix Achibiri - DTH Africa". 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Team | Welcome to Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) - Promoting Youth Empowerment for Development". www.grandafrica.org. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Felix Achibiri: Positions, Relations and Network - MarketScreener". www.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Felix Achibiri - DTH Africa". 2022-01-22. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "TULUPAY | The largest web2 and web3 financial ecosystem in Africa". tulupay.com. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Experiences of Felix Achibiri: Current and past positions - MarketScreener". www.marketscreener.com. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Fortis Microfinance Gets National License – Chairman". Daily Trust. 2015-08-26. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Felix Achibiri | Nigeria | Decypha - Don't miss any updates from Decypha. Get your account today to stay up-to-date with your interest!". beta1.decypha.com. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Client Challenge". www.slideshare.net. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ Release, Press (2025-12-05). "Tinubu constitutes boards for NADF, Bank of Agriculture, UBEC". Premium Times. ISSN 2360-7688. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Owners / Directors / Key management personal".
- ↑ Ibrahim, Tijjani. "Tinubu constitutes new board for Agricultural Development Fund". Radio Nigeria.
- ↑ "Our Team – DFC Holdings Ltd". Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ Bankole, Idowu (2021-08-23). "Bossbus drives transport system, introduces e-charter service platform". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ International, Welcome2Africa (2024-10-11). "DFC Holdings' Felix Achibiri Recognizes Welcome2Africa International as Africa's Incoming Unicorn". Welcome2Africa. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ "Highlights of the ICA 2014 Awards". Proshare.
- ↑ rcadmin. "Rashid Center for People of Determination". Retrieved 2026-02-24.
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