About HIG Africa

WHAT WE OFFER

Welcome to Human Investment Group, where our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to realize their full potential. We believe in the transformative power of human capital, and we are dedicated to helping you invest in the greatest asset – people. HIG Africa was set up to leverage the efficiencies of all these subsidiaries to create higher impact not only in Nigeria but across Africa. Our core areas of focus are, Leadership, Youth, Women and Unskilled Labour market. Our solutions recognise that achieving growth in these areas is not linear or bottom-line based and cannot be achieved by training programs, continuing education and self help resources alone. We know that it is a conscious,deliberate and consistent process over a lifetime and we understand what is required to unleash inherent individual possibilities through the application of cutting – edge research, methodologies and also simple tried and tested techniques.

What Set Us Aparts

People-Centric Approach:

Unlike traditional investment models, we focus on people as the driving force behind our success. Our innovative approach recognizes that investing in the well-being, development, and skill of individuals leads to sustainable growth for individuals, organisations, and nations

 

Our Vision

At Human Investment Group, we envision a world where every individual is given the tools, opportunities, and support needed to thrive. We see organizations not just as entities but as communities that flourish when their people are engaged, motivated, and continuously growing.

WHO WE ARE

At the heart of our organization is a vibrant and inclusive people culture. We are a community of diverse minds, united by a shared passion for unleashing human potential in Africa. Our culture fosters an environment of respect, openness, and continuous learning, where every individual is not just an employee but a valued contributor to the collective journey of growth, development, and transformation.

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Meet the Founder

Ajibola Ponnle is an accomplished Consultant, Accountant, Facilitator, Entrepreneur, Executive Coach and Speaker. She has unique skills set and breadth of experience that straddles various professions and industries including finance, human resource management, governance (private and public sector), event management and consultancy. Ajibola is a transformational and result-oriented leader with demonstrated competence (knowledge, skills and experience) in start-ups (SMEs), volunteer/member-led organizations and multinationals. With remarkable cultural and political sensitivity and awareness, she has worked extensively with and in both Private and Public Sector. She excels in periods of change and uncertainty, possessing the ability to work effectively through others, bridging generational gaps to achieve extraordinary results.

With a B.Sc. in Economics and M.Sc. in Organisational Behaviour, she is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Practitioner with 30 years’ experience. She started her career with Arthur Andersen (now KPMG International) and worked with British American Tobacco and Nigerian Tobacco Company, where she pioneered the establishment of the Marketing Finance Department.

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What we do at HIG Africa

Our Services

Collaborative Partnerships

We view our clients as partners on a shared journey towards success and impact. Through collaborative partnerships, we support identified groups through our various expressions, mainly private and public sector leadership development, digital literacy amongst Africa’s youth population, unskilled labour market development and the ‘women economy’. Our approach is evidence based, building research based techniques into our methodology,  we measure outcomes to gather insight, ensure transparency, accountability and impact of all our interventions.

We understand that every organization is unique, with its own set of challenges and opportunities. That’s why we offer customized ‘expressions’ designed to address the specific needs of our beneficiaries. Whether you’re an individual, an emerging or established leader, a startup/entrepreneur, or a large company, we tailor our services to ensure maximum impact.