United Capital Launches Investment Fund to Empower Nigerian Children’s Financial Future
From L-R: Leo Okafor, Group Company Secretary; Sam Nwanze, Non-Executive Director; Peter Ashade, Group Chief Executive Officer; Dr. Odiri Oginni (CFA), MD/CEO - United Capital Asset Management; Ayodeji Adigun, Executive Director/Group Chief Operating Officer.
In celebration of Children’s Day, United Capital Asset Management (UCAML), a subsidiary of United Capital Plc and a top-tier asset management firm, has unveiled its newest product—the Children Investment Fund (CIF) drawing attention to the fund’s unique focus on securing a financial future for children.
The Children Investment Fund is a naira-denominated, open-ended mutual fund tailored to help Nigerian families plan and invest for key life milestones in a child’s journey—such as education, healthcare, and future capital needs. Professionally managed and strategically designed, the fund offers a disciplined path for parents and guardians to build enduring financial security for their children.
Highlighting the investments importance, Managing Director/CEO of United Capital Asset
Management, Dr. Odiri Oginni explained that there is need to start early when it comes to
building wealth for the next generation.
“The Children Investment Fund was created to help parents/guardians prepare financially for the future of their children/wards. We believe that every child deserves a good financial head start, and this fund is our contribution to building that foundation for the next generation. Whether it’s for education, or healthcare, or special needs, this fund provides a structured and disciplined
way to start early and grow steadily.”
With the launch of the Children Investment Fund, UCAML now manages a portfolio of 10 open-ended mutual funds, making it the second-largest mutual fund provider in Nigeria. The company offers a broad spectrum of investment options tailored to meet varying financial goals and risk appetites including low-risk income funds, equity-focused funds, dollar-denominated funds, and funds dedicated to ethical and impact-driven investing, she added.
On his part, Group CEO of United Capital Plc, Peter Ashade reinforced the strategic alignment of the new fund with the Group’s broader objectives around financial inclusion, intergenerational wealth creation and long-term impact.
He stressed, “This is more than the launch of a new product, it is a reaffirmation of our commitment to creating inclusive financial solutions that enable wealth
creation for all. As a group, our mission is to shape a more financially inclusive and economically resilient Nigeria, and we believe that empowering the next generation through early financial planning is a critical part of that journey.
When we invest in children today, we are investing in the economic strength
of tomorrow.”
With over ₦1 trillion in assets under management and over N500 billion in mutual funds AUM, United Capital Asset Management is undoubtedly an
industry leader. This leadership is underpinned by strategic product innovation, expert fund management, and a clear focus on delivering superior value to its clients. The Children Investment Fund is built on the same foundation and is well-positioned to follow the performance trajectory of UCAML’s existing funds, which have consistently outperformed market benchmarks.
