Nigeria(PinionNewswire) — 
Apel Asset Limited has officially announced that Professor Chukwudi Chuka Okafor, its Senior Investment Advisor and Distinguished Lecturer, has been honored with the title of “Trader of the Year 2025”, recognizing his outstanding performance among more than 100 analysts within the firm.
During the past fiscal year, Professor Okafor’s strategies achieved an impressive 67% annual portfolio growth, accompanied by a 61% trade accuracy rate — a record-setting achievement that solidifies his position as one of the most effective and disciplined strategists in Apel Asset’s history. His ability to merge macro analysis with AI-driven risk management models has made him a benchmark for data-guided investment precision and consistency.
“This award is not just about performance — it’s about principle,”
said Professor Chukwudi Chuka Okafor at the award ceremony in Lagos.
“In finance, clarity is more valuable than certainty. Sustainable trading requires structure, discipline, and purpose — that’s how we create lasting value for our clients and our country.”
With over 35 years of global financial experience, Professor Okafor has served in senior roles at BlackRock, J.P. Morgan, and Goldman Sachs, where he led emerging market strategy and sovereign debt research. In 2019, he returned to Nigeria to join Apel Asset Limited, where he now leads the firm’s Capital Markets Masterclass Program, mentoring young analysts and institutional strategists while bridging global financial theory with Africa’s market realities.
As Senior Investment Advisor, Professor Okafor provides strategic guidance on macro research and portfolio optimization for both institutional and high-net-worth clients. His approach — combining financial engineering principles with practical risk discipline — has become a core model within Apel Asset’s research division and training framework.
A graduate of Columbia University (M.Sc. in Financial Engineering) and University of Lagos (B.Sc. in Economics), Professor Okafor earned his CFA® Charter in 1993 and has since remained a thought leader in responsible investing and emerging-market development. He is widely respected for his commitment to ethical finance and financial literacy advancement across Africa.
“Professor Okafor embodies Apel Asset’s core values — discipline, innovation, and integrity,”
said an Apel Asset spokesperson.
“His achievement is not just a reflection of trading skill, but of vision — a vision for Africa’s place in the global investment landscape.”
About Professor Chukwudi Chuka Okafor
Professor Chukwudi Chuka Okafor is a seasoned investment strategist with more than three decades of experience in global capital markets.
He has built a distinguished career specializing in macroeconomic strategy, fixed income, and multi-asset portfolio management, earning recognition for his disciplined, data-driven approach to investing.
Currently serving as Senior Investment Advisor at Apel Asset Limited, Professor Okafor integrates academic insight with real-world execution, contributing to the advancement of sustainable finance and the growth of Africa’s emerging investment landscape.
About Apel Asset Limited
Apel Asset Limited is a leading Nigerian investment and financial advisory institution, specializing in capital markets, asset management, and wealth advisory services. The firm is dedicated to advancing financial education, data-driven investment innovation, and sustainable wealth creation across Africa.