DLM CAPITAL GROUP AND SOFRI WIN BIG IN BAFI 2022

Leading Investment Bank in Nigeria, DLM Capital and its subsidiary – Sofri (Sofri, powered by
Links Microfinance bank) have bagged award of recognition and excellence at the just concluded
BusinessDay Banks’ and Financial Institutions (BAFI) awards 2022. The Award Ceremony
which was held on 5th November 2022 at the Lagos Continental Hotel was graced by the crème
de la crème of the Nigerian banking and finance sector.
DLM Capital Group emerged winner for “The principal Finance Firm of the Year 2022” while
Sofri was awarded with “The Consumer Digital bank of the Year 2022”. Sofri is a financial
platform powered by Links MFB, a subsidiary of DLM Capital Group. The respective honors
came despite some stiff competition from other formidable nominees.
The Principal Finance Firm of the Year Award was recognized with DLM Capital Group for
being the provider of best-in-class deal structuring and a firm that has demonstrated shrewd
investment expertise in deploying its own capital – either in the debt or equity layers of the
capital structure – to hyper growth, early- to mid-stage companies with strong upside potential to
achieve market-beating returns over the long-term.
Funsho Idowu, MD, Links Microfinance bank, expressed his delight at the recognition of DLM
Capital Group and Sofri’s efforts and reiterated the organization’s commitment to develop an
investment ecosystem of choice with the strategic intent to empower minds in Africa.
Commenting on the award, he stated “Sofri has enjoyed several recognitions from Saudi Arabia,
Kenya, Ghana etc. and it is indeed an honor to receive this award from such a prestigious body
as BusinessDay. ‘’This shows the strength of how impactful our works are felt far and wide’. We
are committed to delivering the best of services to our consumers and won’t relent’’ he added.
The BAFI award categories cut across banking, insurance, capital markets, investment, pension
funds, trustees, registrars, stockbroking, and private equity and the BAFI Awards is supported by
the BusinessDay Research and Intelligence Unit.
About DLM Capital Group:
DLM Capital Group is a Development Investment Bank that provides innovative solutions to
economic and social developmental challenges that impact the everyday lives of people. Since its
inception, the institution has concentrated on creating markets, products, and long-term
financing solutions to key sectors of the Nigerian economy that would benefit end customers to
improve their well-being.
For more information, visit https://dlm.group/
Media contact:
Chinwendu Ohakpougwu
Head, Corporate Communications
cohakpougwu@dlm.group
08163208231