BASHEER
OSHODI Ph.D.

FINANCIAL EXPERT! ISLAMIC BANKING SPECIALIST DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIST

A leading development economist, researcher in finance and action research expert with an excellent grip of socio-economic development issues across jurisdictions.

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The most interesting thing about Basheer is that he adapts quickly and is able to perform effectively on any role assigned. He played several strategic roles in the agric banking segment especially the "off-takers scheme" and contributed immensely to the mobile payment and esusu (low income saving scheme) propositions. H

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PAST EXPERIENCE

CEO & Co-Founder

TrustBanc Arthur

GROUP HEAD, NON-INTEREST BANKING

Staerling Bank PLC

Head, islamic banking & ris compliance

Stanbic IBTC Bank

RESEARCH FELLOW IN DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS

Da Vinci Institute for Technology Management

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

University of Johannesburg

Manager, Research/Programme Manager – Non-Interest Finance

EFInA (Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access) – DFID Programme

MILESTONES WITH STERLING

ACHIEVEMENTS

Estimated asset size of ₦15 Billion in its first year
TrustBanc Arthur
Become a profitable institution in 4 months
TrustBanc Arthur
Will launch its first sukuk in the first year of operation
TrustBanc Arthur
Awarded most real estate friendly bank by ‘City People’ magazine
STERLING BANK
Processed USD 125 million Shariah funding from 2 foreign banks.
STERLING BANK
Engaged in the 10-year housing master plan for Lagos State.
STERLING BANK
Got non-interest banking operating license from the Central Bank of Nigeria within the first year.
STERLING BANK
Got a trade-line of USD 25 million and another USD18 million from the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a subsidiary of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB).
STERLING BANK
Awarded best Islamic bank in Africa in 2016 by ‘the European’ magazine
STERLING BANK
Developed 10 liabilities and 6 risk asset products within the first year.
STERLING BANK
Achieved 45% ROE in 2017 and 2018; and 35% ROE in 2019.
STERLING BANK
Got project finance line of USD 50 million from the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector, member of the Islamic Development Bank.
STERLING BANK
Part of the team that developed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 10-year master product master plan for alternative finance in 2014.
STERLING BANK
Awarded most housing friendly bank 2017 by Abuja Housing Show
STERLING BANK
Mobilized local trade lines and liabilities of over USD 50 million in 4 months.
STERLING BANK
Completed the process for USD10m equity from ICD.
STERLING BANK
Completed action research with the Centre for Housing Studies, University of Lagos on the use of Real Estate Investment Portfolio as a liquidity instrument in alternative finance.
STERLING BANK
Developed a micro facility product for members of groups and associations which allows the 98 percent bottom enterprises to access cheap finance.
STERLING BANK
Developed the following portfolios – USD 200 million real estate portfolio; USD 50 million oil & gas portfolio; USD 30 million renewable energy portfolio; USD 28 million health portfolio; USD 14 million agriculture portfolio.
STERLING BANK
Completed the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Islamic Finance Tax Neutrality Policy paper.
EFInA
Completed Cashless Lagos Research.
EFInA
Completed National Pension Commission (NAICOM) Takaful (Islamic Insurance) Guidelines.
EFInA
Completed Access to Finance Research.
EFInA
Completed research on Understanding Cooperatives in Nigeria.
EFInA
Developed effective ‘Nigerian Islamic Finance Working Group (NIFWG) since 2009.
EFInA
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Latest Publications

MY PUBLISHED WORKS

Reducing Poverty: The Prospects of Islamic Finance in Africa

Abstract African economics are largely influenced by the forces of…

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Good Governance and State-Led Development in Nigeria: Comparative Analysis with India

Abstract The World Bank observed that the ability of any…

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Analysis of Macroeconomic Indicators on Economic Growth: Empirical Studies of Nigeria and China

Abstract Nigeria and China rediscovered themselves in the late 70s…

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LECTURES, EVENTS, INTERVIEWS

BOOKS

An Integral Approach to Development Economics: Islamic Finance in an African Context (Transformation and Innovation)

Integral To Islamic Finance: A Semiotic Approach

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HEAR FROM THE PEOPLE I'VE WORKED WITH

SOME TESTIMONIALS

Basheer is a passionate believer in Islamic Finance and always keen to learn more about this subject. He is working hard to know more and promote the cause of Islamic banking to best of his ability. I wish him all the success in his future endeavours.
Mohammad Shafique FCCA MBA
Head of Finance at Gatehouse Bank plc
Basheer is a very organised individual with a particular eye for detail. He also has a very enviable ability in the pursuit and establishment of excellence in whichever area he finds himself. This is apparent in his continual quest for knowledge and his affiliation with quite a few professional bodies.
Mashood Afinowi BSc MSc CEng
Rushey Mead Academy
He has extreme love and passion for Islamic finance modes, concepts and methodologies. He is proficient in Islamic structured finance and sukuk.
Lanre Odufuwa
Capital MARKET PROFESSIONAL

BASHEER OSHODI FOUNDATION

The Basheer Oshodi Foundation was established to support growth for the less privileged through prosperity of the body and the mind. The foundation covers two fundamental areas of life; Education and Healthcare.

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EDUCATION

Basheer Oshodi Foundation supports education for the less privileged through scholarships, counselling, and infrastructural donations to schools.

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HEALTHCARE

Basheer Oshodi Foundation supports healthcare for the needy by paying sponsoring medical examinations, treatments and medications for the sick.