CapitalSage Holdings right this moment marked its tenth anniversary with the launch of its new international headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State, marking a milestone in its journey from a small entrepreneurial enterprise to a diversified group of companies working throughout a number of sectors and international locations.
The landmark occasion introduced collectively the Governor of Oyo State, His (*10*), Governor Seyi Makinde, conventional rulers, together with the Ooni of Ife, the Olubadan of Ibadan and the Soun of Ogbomoso, alongside different conventional chiefs and rulers, board members, companions, prospects, workers and different stakeholders to rejoice a decade of enterprise progress and enterprise.
Speaking on the occasion, the Governor of Oyo State recommended CapitalSage Holdings for its entrepreneurial journey and contributions to financial improvement in Oyo State and Nigeria.
Reflecting on the significance of entrepreneurship to financial prosperity, the Governor famous that Nigeria’s pure assets alone couldn’t assure prosperity with out entrepreneurship, expertise, information and intensive manufacturing.
“Somebody has to take the risk on behalf of the people, so John Alamu and team, I congratulate you. I thank you for taking the risk on our behalf,” the Governor mentioned.
He additionally acknowledged the importance of getting a rising group of companies headquartered in Ibadan and pledged the state authorities’s continued assist, whereas encouraging companies and companions to work with CapitalSage Holdings.
“When I was looking at your profile, I saw that you now have about 20 companies in the group. And those 20 companies are headquartered here. I can assure you that we will continue to give our support as a government because we want you to continue to provide jobs and grow the economy of Oyo State,” he mentioned.
Founded by Group Managing Director, John Alamu, with an preliminary capital of ₦100,000, CapitalSage has grown over the previous decade right into a diversified group of corporations with pursuits spanning monetary providers and expertise, agriculture and meals processing, manufacturing, healthcare, and cross-border cost options.
The opening of its new headquarters in Ibadan marks an essential milestone in that journey and reinforces the Group’s dedication to constructing from Nigeria whereas serving markets past its borders.
“A business can have global ambitions without abandoning its roots. From Ibadan, we can build for Nigeria. From Nigeria, we can build for Africa. And from Africa, we can build for the world. That is what we are doing,” mentioned John Alamu, Founder and Group Managing Director of CapitalSage Holdings.
“We began ten years ago with conviction. The conviction that problems could become businesses. So, for us, the next ten years cannot simply be about becoming bigger. They must be about becoming stronger, more enduring and more consequential. We want to build businesses that a generation after us can inherit, improve and take further,” he mentioned.
The anniversary featured the official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony, remarks from dignitaries and Group management, and displays highlighting companies throughout the CapitalSage portfolio.
As a part of the anniversary celebrations, CapitalSage Holdings will host a three-day public exhibition from October 29 to 31, 2026, at CapitalSage House, Kenneth Dike, Secretariat Road, Ibadan.
The exhibition will open day by day at 10:00 a.m., permitting guests to discover taking part companies, uncover services, and have interaction instantly with representatives throughout the Group.
As CapitalSage Holdings enters its subsequent decade, the Group stays targeted on growing its companies, strengthening partnerships and contributing to financial exercise by means of enterprise, innovation and job creation.
